Winners of the 2005 Light up the City Holiday Decorating Contest for Businesses Announced (Dec. 6, 2005)

Following are the winners of the 2005 Light up the City Holiday Decorating Contest for Businesses:

East Washington

1st Place: Katrina’s Flowers & Gifts, 802 Brown St.
2nd Place: Linda’s Flowers & Gifts, 104 E. 15th St.
3rd Place: Gurley’s Flower Shop, 630 E. 10th St.

West Washington

1st Place: Turner Pest Control, 202 N. Bridge St.
2nd Place: E Dell’s Beauty Shoppe, 110 Minute Man Lane
3rd Place: New Image Hair Styles, 106 W. 15th St.

Downtown Area

1st Place: Purser’s Chest, 133 W. Main St.
2nd Place: Oasis Hair Salon & Spa, 106 W. Main St.
3rd Place: G.W. Walker & Sons, 203 W. Main St.
Honorable Mention: Stewart’s Jewelry, 121 N. Market St.
3 Sisters All Natural Botanicals, W. Main St.

Judging occurs annually on the first Monday night in December. This year’s contest was judged on the evening of Monday, Dec. 5. Building exteriors and storefronts inside the city were evaluated for creative use of decorations, including lighting.