ALDERSON, W.V. – Festive lights were everywhere in Alderson, celebrating the Christmas season.
“Driving under the lights” on the Alderson Memorial Bridge over the Greenbrier River is a holiday tradition that began in the early 1950s when the bridge was open to regular traffic. Now, it is only on specified days for a donation to a non-profit organization but a beautiful experience just the same.
In recent years, there have been even more lights to enjoy – from Alumni Park and the Historic Business District on the Monroe County side of town, to businesses and homes throughout Alderson.
To honor the creativity, generosity, and significant effort of residents and businesses displaying the Christmas spirit, Alderson Main Street established a Christmas Decoration Contest in 2016.
This year, Alderson Main Street recognizes the following winners.
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Old Fashioned Christmas
- 1st place: Brandon & Amy Catron
- Honorable Mention: Susan & Darrell Hale; Joyce Mott & Phil Mershon; Trudy Halstead
Nativity Scene
- 1st place: Becky Wilson
- Honorable Mention: Charlie & Betty Mulkey
Children’s Fantasy
1st place: Chase & Samantha Reed
Honorable Mention: Holly & Chuckie Gore; Bobby & Judy Hoover; Shawn & Debbie Dickens
Spirit of Christmas
- 1st place: Jeremy Rickard & Stephanie Morgan
- Honorable Mention: Karen Lobban; LisaMarie Cropper; Greg Eary
Festive Doorway and Porch
- 1st place: Donna & Rick Sims
- Honorable Mention: Jamie Brady & Jessica Wykle
Magical Christmas
- 1st place: Rick Honaker
- Honorable Mention: Harley & Michelle Adkins
Businesses
Large business
- 1st place: Riverview Motel & Café
- Honorable Mention: Wigglesworth Building, Railroad Ave; Bill Canterbury, corner Railroad Ave & South Monroe St
Small business
- 1st place: Alderson Artisans Gallery
- Honorable Mention: Alderson’s Store
Alderson Main Street thanked the judges for their hard work in deciding on winners, acknowledging that it was a hard decision to make.