Tom and Julie Andersen claimed first place in this year’s holiday lighting/decorating contest. The Grinch is caught in the act at left trying to make a clean getaway with a string of lights. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Jim and Brandy Sharp’s second-place holiday display includes lights that flash on and off to the music of classic Christmas songs. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Thomas and Julie Elliott took third place in this year’s contest with splashes of different colored lights illuminating the trees throughout their yard. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Andersens shine in lighting contest
Recent warm weather made it a great time for many to decorate their houses for Holyoke’s 29th annual holiday lighting/decorating contest. With so many festive displays, the town is lit up with holiday cheer.
Judging was completed Dec. 9, and winners were Tom and Julie Andersen, first place, 525 S. Sheridan Ave.; Jim and Brandy Sharp, second, 413 S. Bowman Ave.; and Thomas and Julie Elliott, third, 701 W. Johnson St.
The annual holiday lighting/decorating contest is sponsored by the City of Holyoke and The Holyoke Enterprise. Cash awards were presented in the amounts of $100, $50 and $25.