Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Decking the halls with holiday lights

Some 14 homes participated in this year's JPNA Holiday Decorating Contest, a record high.

And the judges have spoken.

But first, if you are looking for something to do, button up your coat, pull on your hat, and walk the neighborhood to see homes ablaze in Christmas glow.

From the desk of Brian Frey, one of the judges, here are the addresses of those good folks who participated in the contest. Enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Here is a list of the homes that entered the contest:
1324 Winburn Dr.
2531 Batavia St.
2568 Harris St.
2458 W. Woodland Circle
2527 Jefferson Terrace
1269 Jefferson Ave.
2655 Winburn Terrace
1381 Carnegie Ave.
2492 W. Woodland Terrace
2718 Atlanta St.
2649 Humphries St.
2605 Elsinore St.
2537 Batavia St.
1237 Spencer St.
Here is what Brian wrote:
Seasons Greeting, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Holidays...and all of the rest, to each and every one of you.


Thanks to all who entered their homes into the JPNA Holiday Decorating Contest. We had 14 entries and I am told that this is perhaps the most homes that have entered the contest in recent years. There were certainly many great entries, and I am so proud of each of the homes and the hard work that went into "decking your halls". They all looked fantastic!!

Drum roll please....CONGRATS to the winners:

           FIRST PLACE: 2649 Humphries St. PRIZES: (2) Tickets to a performance of the Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre $50 TARGET Gift Card and a box of LED Christmas lights

           SECOND PLACE: 2458 W. Woodland Circle PRIZES: $30 TARGET Gift Card and a box of LED Christmas lights

           THIRD PLACE: 2537 Batavia St. PRIZES $20 TARGET Gift Card and a box of LED Christmas lights

            THANK YOU...each of you that entered!! Participation is truly what makes our neighborhood great! I am looking forward to the New Year and serving as your Vice President for the JPNA, and to next years contest.

Merry Christmas.
PS: If anyone has pictures of these great homes, please send me an email with a photo in a jpeg format.