Alderson, WVa. (WVDN) – One of the best and worst jobs of the Christmas season is to be a judge of the Home and Business Decorating Contest sponsored by Alderson Main Street. The judges (who prefer to remain anonymous) say that it is such a pleasure to drive around and view the wonderful creative decorating and such a hard job to decide on the winners. Alderson Main Street thanks everyone who participated.
This year, the judges would also like to recognize two areas for special commendation. On the Monroe side, the section of Railroad Avenue with the old bank and the Wigglesworth Building — Main Street Apartments, Alderson Medical Center, Christ Our Saviour of the Valley Lutheran Church, and Fritz’s Pharmacy are particularly festive when viewed as a whole. On the Greenbrier side, three adjacent residences on Riverview Avenue between Washington Street and Virginia Street stand out with their wonderful decorations.
The winners in each category are as follows:
Best Nativity
James and Anita Falls 1st place
Theresa and Gordon Massie Honorable Mention
Old Fashioned Christmas
LisaMarie Cropper 1st place
Amy & Brandon Catron Honorable Mention
Jennifer and Jeremy Dorsey Honorable Mention
Children’s Fantasy
Rebecca and Robert Hambrick 1st place
Hollie Howard Honorable Mention
Stephanie Morgan and Jeremy Rickard Honorable Mention
Spirit of Christmas
Joyce Mott & Phil Mershon 1st place
Amanda and Billy Thomas Honorable Mention
Julie and Anthony Hedrick Honorable Mention
Gem of the Hills
Jeri and David Martin 1st place
Donna and Rick Sims Honorable Mention
Karen Lobban Honorable Mention
Festival of Lights
Samantha and Chase Reed 1st place
Holly and Chuckie Gore Honorable Mention
Eddie Bowyer Honorable Mention
Large Business
Riverview Motel & Cafe 1st place
Small Business
Alderson Artisan Gallery 1st place
Alderson’s Store Honorable Mention
S & M Auto Repair Honorable Mention
Also this year, citizens, businesses, and groups were invited to decorate lamp posts with snowmen in the spirit of the season. AMS member Fawn Valentine said, “Individually handmade decorations catch people’s attention and interest so much more than ones they may have seen elsewhere. The fact that people took time to make something for public display reflects very well on Alderson and fosters a sense of community.” Don Sutherland, AMS Secretary, coordinated this effort and participants were Theresa and Beth Massie; Jeri Martin (two posts); Greenbrier Valley Special Olympics; Alderson Artisans Gallery; VFW Tri-county Memorial Post 6723; Riverview Motel and Café; and Stephanie Mullins.
