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Thursday, December 10, update

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(anxiously awaited results!)

2015 Waterville Garden Club Christmas
Decorating Contest Winners

The Waterville Garden Club would like to thank all of those who decorated to celebrate this year’s holiday season. The three judges from out of town were very pleased to see so many beautiful decorations and lights. 
Homes within the village of Waterville were judged in 2 categories, overall effect and doorway. Business were judged separately. Keep in mind the best of the best category is a recognition, separating those who have won over the past two years. This year the judges added the category “most creative use of light”. 
Thank you for keeping the village looking festive!

This year the judges were very impressed with 2 homes in particular which they feel stood out far above the rest. They decided to place each of these homes in their own unique category.

Christmas elegance category:
Mr. & Mrs. John Pumilia
44 Tower St.


Over the top musical magic category:
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Verdon
359 Putnam St.



“Best of the Best” Overall Effect Category:

1st place: (tie)
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Coiro
466 White St.
and
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Blinebry
179 Madison St.

2nd place: (tie)
Mr. & Mrs. Don Neff
164 Berrill Ave
and 
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Upcraft
192 West Bacon St.

3rd place: (tie)
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Tanner
6895 State Rte. 20
and
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Abbey
Canning factory Rd.

“Best of the Best” overall effect honorable mention: 
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Bogan
Mr. Joe Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Stillman Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Barnes
Mr. & Mrs. Peglow

“Best of the Best” Doorway:
1st Place:
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Maine
McCabe Rd.
2nd place: (tie)
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elliott
262 Sanger Ave
and
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Briggs
117 E. Bacon St.
3rd place:
Mr. & Mrs. Snow
208 Osborne Ave

Overall effect Category:
1st place:
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Mason
443 Mason Rd.
2nd place: (tie)
Mr. & Mrs. Seeber
179 Stafford Ave
and 
McKenzie Waffle
231 Osborne Ave

3rd place: (3 way tie)
Ms. Marge Wilson
Tower St.
and
Mr. & Mrs. Greg VonMatt
Madison St.
and
Ms. Patty Hinman 
120 Babbott Ave.

Overall honorable mention:
Mr. & Mrs. Harney
Mr. & Mrs. Sturr
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Falk
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Belfield

Doorway Category:
1st place: 
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Ashforth
125 E. Bacon St.
2nd place: (tie)
Ms. Aggie Kelsey
167 Madison St.
and 
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Tower
133 W. Bacon St.
3rd place:
Krista Lambert
146 Sanger Ave.
Doorway honorable mention:
Mr. and Mrs. Brown

Most creative use of lights category:
1st place:
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holic
125 W. Bacon St.
2nd place:
Ms. Kathy Tardy
124 White St.
3rd place:
Mr. & Mrs. VanHoven 
1528 Hanover Rd
Business Category:
1st Place:
Mark Barnes Law Office
122 Main St.
2nd Place: (tie)
Sticks N’ Stones
Main St.
and
Fred’s Barber Shop
120 w. Main St.
3rd place: (tie)
Uptown Hair Salon
136 E. Main St.
and
The Waterville Fire House

Main St.

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