Henderson homeowners compete in holiday decorating

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11 years ago

The home at 999 Blue Lantern Drive was one of the competitors in the Best Holiday Theme category in the city of Henderson’s holiday decorating competition, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The home at 803 Seclusion Circle owned by the CoCo family is worth a visit during any tour of the lights in Henderson. (Special to View/Sal Coco)

The home at 801 Seclusion Circle is ringed in tiny twinkling trees. (Special to View/Sal Coco)

The home at 992 Blue Lantern Drive was among the contenders for the Griswold prize in the city of Henderson’s holiday lighting competition, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The home at 821 Seco Verde Ave. was a competitor in the Best Holiday Theme category in the city of Henderson holiday decorating competition. Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Most of the homes along Blue Lantern Drive get into the decorating act for the city of Henderson’s lighting tour, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The home at 429 Wright Way was a contender in the Children’s Theme category for the city of Henderson’s holiday decorating competition. Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The home at 82 E. Texas Ave. was one of the competitors in the Best Holiday Theme category in the city of Henderson’s holiday decorating competition. Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The home at 421 Tiger Lily Way was one of the contenders in the Children’s Theme category for the city of Henderson holiday decorating competition. Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review Journal)

Most of the homes along Mazatlan Street and Virgin Island Ave. got into the decorating act for the city of Henderson’s holiday decorating tour, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A peace/love Santa peers out of a van in a display along Blue Lantern Drive, a hot spot on the city of Henderson holiday lighting loop, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Jounral)

An angel perches on the roof of a home along Blue Lantern Drive, a hotspot in the city of Henderson light tour, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

"Kiss the Cook" proclaims the apron on a snowman on Blue Lantern Drive, a hotspot on the city of Henderson lighting competition tour, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Crisp white lights fill the night at a house on Blue Lantern Drive, a hot spot on the city of Henderson’s holiday light loop, Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Homes along Virgin Island Avenue and Mazatlan Street got into the holiday decorating act in the city of Henderson’s annual holiday lighting competition Dec. 18, 2013. (Ginger Meurer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Looking for a festive activity? Head out to visit the holiday lights displayed throughout the city of Henderson.

The Henderson Commemorative Beautification Commission announced the winners of its 2013 annual holiday decorating contest during a ceremony at WinterFest Dec. 14. For a full route list of winners and entries visit the website here.

The annual competition includes categories for single residences and for whole neighborhoods to compete. Categories include honors for innovation, holiday theme and the over-the-top Griswold award inspired by the film “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”

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Winners are:

First Place Neighborhood Competition

Robert and Mary Jo Koomdyk

Francisco and Mary Soto

Herb and Taryn Okada

Kim McPhee

Sauter Family

Mike, Brenda and Aaron Cotton

Richard and Elvia Beasley

Justin and Jessica Colarco

Gary and Heather Green

Second Place Neighborhood Competition

Ray and Maria Humphrey

George and Ann Feliz

Amy Beattie

Alinka Siska

William and Darcey Peccole

Avery and Jon Papesh

Gary Baldwin

Third Place Neighborhood Competition

Chadd Barnett

Jackie Jimenez

Paul Sobel

Christine Grass

Most Innovative

First – Kenneth Moorhead

Second (tie) – Ralph Reid

Second (tie) – Hall Family

Third – Johnny and Natasha Ritzer

Griswold

First – Jan DeSimone

Second – Frank Amoruso

Third – Danny and Robin Montano

Children’s Theme

First — Dave and Laurie Christian

Second – Ronald and Johanna Jonker

Third – Terry Cook

Best Holiday Theme

First – Bradford Family

Second (tie) – Michael and Kathleen Templet

Second (tie) – Bob and Peggy Sacco

Third Place – John and Pam Dietz