Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Christmas Events A Hit; Winners Announced

Christmas on the Square was a raging success Thursday, Dec. 7, as a good crowd gathered at the Nevada County Courthouse to celebrate.

There was plenty to celebrate as winners from the Christmas parade were announced, as were the winners of the best decorated homes and business window.

Taking first place in the float division was Shady Grove Baptist Church. This earned them a cool $125.

Next on the list was the Prescott Housing Authority, earning $100, followed by the Nevada County Fair Queen float in third. They took home $75 for their efforts.

First Baptist Church finished fourth, earning $50, with Angie's School of Dance named the fifth best float and winning $25.

In the car and truck division, the winner was Haley and Morgan David, with them earning $25 in cold, hard cash.

Dane Ghormley had the best decorated bicycle. This netted him $10 as well.

Skyler Tippett was named with the best decorated all-terrain vehicle, and getting $10 for his efforts.

Snuggles was tabbed the best decorated animal, with his owner picking up $10.

Bud's Auto Parts won the mini-float division and earned $50.

From there, the winner of the Best Decorated Window Contest was named. This honor went to Prescott Flowers, with the business receiving a wooden plaque to show for the rest of the year.

James and Shelia Cannon had the best theme for the parade of homes inside the city limits, with Carl and Dew Hurd having the best lighted display. Joan Barton was named with the best unlighted display.

County winners began with William and Helen Mullins for the best theme; Jim and Phena Youngman with best lighted display; and James and Judy Duke with the best unlighted display.