The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department has announced the winners of its annual Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights Decorating Contest. A map of the city that highlights the winning residences is now available online for the community to view or print at cityofsantamaria.org.
The department announced the following winners in their respective categories: Elizabeth Houser (622 E. Fesler) for Best Decorated Rookie Residence (for first-time entries); The Price family (526 Boscoe Court) for Country Christmas (for Western or ranch-themed decorations); Alex and Gloria Nanalis (314 W. Harding) for Homespun Holiday (“holidays at home”-themed decorations); and Christian Cortez (436 Roble) for California Dreamin’ (best light display, motion lights, music, and/or animatronics).
Six additional residences were recognized by the department in its Holiday Hall of Fame (awarded to previous winners who have won three or more times in past contests): Michael Clayton (400 E. Orange); the Melena family (515 N. Lucas); the Bernard family (228 S. Linda); the Hindle family (1030 Cortez); the Cardona family (2040 Lassen); and the Dickerson family (104 Palm Court).
Call the city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department directly for more info on the competition at (805) 925-0951, Ext. 2260.
