On the evening of Dec. 17, members of the Parkesburg Lions Club set out to determine the winners of the club's annual holiday decorating contest.
"This year had more contenders than years prior, so the decision was not an easy one," said Lion Robin McKenna, noting that each winning group was given a wooden sign to be posted in its yard notifying others of its win along with a cash prize.
First place was awarded to the Uhland family, whose home included numerous holiday lights, illuminated candy canes surrounding the property, Santa on the roof and a "falling" reindeer.
The Mellinger home was awarded second place. "This house was beautifully decorated with classic white lights and included touches of red (poinsettias)," noted McKenna. The home's surrounding fence was also strung with lighted garland.
Third place went to the Entress family. "Their house had lots of lights along with a variety of character stakes as well," McKenna said. The home also included large Christmas ornaments suspended from the front porch and a lighted walkway.
Honorable mention was given to Impact Church for its outdoor Nativity, as well as for lights and ornaments that were placed on trees outside the church. Accepting the award on behalf of the church was pastor Mike Bailey.
Photos of all of the winners can be found on the club's Facebook page, which can be found by searching for "Parkesburg Lions Club."
"Our residents provided many festive and beautifully decorated homes for the community to enjoy," McKenna said. "It really does add to the beauty of the season, and (their) efforts are appreciated."
McKenna announced that the Parkesburg Lions Club has several ongoing community service projects, and the public is invited to contribute.
"We collect eyeglasses that get recycled into new glasses. These can be dropped off at a variety of local eye doctor's offices, at Walmart and at the Parkesburg Library," she noted. The library is located at 105 West St., Parkesburg, and Walmart is located at 100 Commons Drive, Parkesburg.
The Lions Club is also participating in the Trex Recycling Challenge program. Groups that collect more than 500 pounds of plastic refuse in a six-month span can earn a high-performance composite bench for their community.
"We are continually collecting plastics to be used to earn benches through Trex. These benches will become part of our community as we earn them," McKenna stated. Receptacles are located at Fulton Bank, 100 W. First Ave., Parkesburg, and the Parkesburg Library.
Plastic items that can be donated include plastic grocery bags, newspaper sleeves, empty ice bags and bread bags and the plastic that is used to wrap a case of bottled water. A complete list of plastics that will be accepted is available on the club's Facebook page in a post dated May 30, 2021.
The Parkesburg Lions Club, which has a motto of "We Serve," is always looking for new members. The club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St., Parkesburg.
For more information, email parkesburglions@gmail.com or send a message on Facebook.
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