Dateline: January 1, 2004

Howardwick holds holiday activities

Christmas in Howardwick was a big success again this year beginning December 7 with the lighting of the Nativity scene at the park followed by caroling and cocoa at City Hall.

Sixty people listened as Dr. Genoa Goad reminded everyone of the reason for the season and watched as the lights were turned on.  Special recognition was given to Randy White of Greenbelt Electric for the new lighting system, to Doc Holliday, Bobby Murdock, Buster Baird, and Jim Cockerham for setting up the Nativity scene, and Nelda Grider for playing the keyboard for caroling.

The Christmas lighting contest was held December 11; and once again judges Shirley Osborn, Jean McAnear, and Jewell Judd worked hard to insure the best were recognized with the following results: Grand prize for overall lighting – Mr. and Mrs. Levi Harvey at 200 Chamberlain with the spectacular red and white creation as you drive into Howardwick: General lighting – (houses) first place, Ken and Carol Cardin, 135 Diane Dr; second place, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Elam, 100 Rick Husband Blvd; third place, Jeff and Lee Ann Cook, Ten Bears: General lighting – (mobile homes) Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Longan, 515 Tiffanie Dr; second place, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown, 339 Groper; third , Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hawkins, 310 Sailfish: Religious category (houses) – first, Wayne and Carla Carter, 233 Swanson St.; second, Roy Monroe; and third, Dean and Dorothy Arnold, 120 Diane Dr: Religious category (mobile home) – first, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carter, 150 Arthur St;  and second, Tom and Ronda Jaramillo, 161 Rick Husband.

The Howardwick Beautification Club is happy to sponsor the Christmas events, but it would not be possible without the hard work of their members. The Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at City Hall.  Everyone is invited.