The 3rd Annual Christmas House Decorating Contest, sponsored by the
Valley East Economic Development Committee and The Vision Community
Paper is now looking for entries. Last year the contest attracted a
total of 28 entries but it is expected that there will be much more
interest this year. The contest was created
to encourage residents to bring the community to life during the
holidays with brightly lit Christmas decorations throughout Valley East.
Placement and variety of lights; lawn ornaments, and; the development of
a specific theme are three of the main categories that judges are
looking for when choosing a winner.
Entries will be accepted right up until 12 noon on December 11. Forms
can be dropped off at the City of Valley East Town Hall on Main Street
in Val Caron; called in to 897-5168; or faxed to 897-1544.
Many observers commented on the fact that the City of Valley East was
never so brightly decorated as it was in 1999. The high percentage of
houses with some decorations is a reflection of the fantastic community
spirit which exists among local residents.
For the first two years of the contest, the same people have come out on
top in their respective areas. Phyllis Blaine and John Devost on Main
Street in Blezard Valley; Valmond Lanteigne on Noel Crescent in Val
Therese, and; Marcel Charbonneau on Gabrielle Street in Hanmer are
defending champions and are looking for a three-peat!
The Economic Development Committee appreciates the generous support of
local businesses who donate
prizes for the contest.
If you know of a person on your street who is deserving of recognition
for the hard work he/she has done to make their house reflect the spirit
of Christmas, please forward the name and address to the organizing
committee. There can only be three winners, but just receiving a bit of
recognition for a job well done is the least we can do for people who
put so much effort into their decorating during the holidays.
