Make nominations for best Christmas lights

Published on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:20 PM MST

For the third year, the Sidney Herald is holding a holiday lighting contest with prizes awarded. This year there will be two awards, one voted on by the community and one by the Herald.

A People’s Choice Award for the best residential home will be decided by the community. Best Storefront for the most decorated business storefront will be selected by the Herald.

“Our area has traditionally taken pride in its Christmas lighting displays,” Libby Berndt, publisher of the Sidney Herald, said. “We’re glad to sponsor both events this year. The community is invited to vote on the best decorated home, making this a community decision.”

The goal is for community members to nominate a home that represents the efforts of Clark Griswold, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” on decorating for the holidays.

The public is encouraged to nominate by noon Dec. 11 by commenting on this story and giving the name and address of the nominee, or by calling 433-2403, faxing 433-7802, or e-mailing homespun@sidneyherald.com.

The list of nominated homes will appear in the Dec. 13 and Dec. 16 papers and also under the news updates on the Herald Web site so people can drive by and enjoy the decorated homes and then vote for their favorite display.

People can vote starting Dec. 14 through the Herald Web site by clicking on “Christmas Lighting Contest, vote now!” on the news update. Choose the address of your “Griswold home” and make your selection in the comment area. Residents can also vote by calling the Herald office or e-mailing their choice.

The winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive $100 in Chamber bucks. In addition, the Herald will present $100 in advertising to the best storefront business voted on.

MDU and Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric (REA) are joining in by supplying holiday safety tips throughout the contest to remind residents that safety should always come first.

“We commend the efforts of MDU and REA for promoting this lighting contest and using it as another way to educate the public,” Berndt said.

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The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of the Sidney Herald.

Kerry wrote on Dec 11, 2009 10:50 AM:

" I would like to nominate Alyssa Getchell. Hwy 16 across from Mitchell's Oil Field. "

nomination wrote on Dec 10, 2009 4:04 PM:

" Bev Reitz
515 Fifth St. N.E. "

Allison wrote on Dec 10, 2009 3:43 PM:

" 1421 14th Street SW looks great every year!!!! It has my vote "

Jingle Bells wrote on Dec 10, 2009 6:49 AM:

" I would like to nominate:

311 West Main
Ken and Karen Tyler

I think it looks like a cute cottage at the North Pole "

publisher wrote on Dec 9, 2009 8:05 PM:

" You can nominate a home by making a comment on this story, giving the address and name of the residence. Nominations will cease Dec. 11 at noon. Then a new story titled "Christmas Lighting Contest, Vote Now!" listing all the nominated addresses will be put on the News Update. To vote, you must comment on the "Vote Now" story listing the address you would like to vote for. Voting ends Dec. 20, so the winning residence can be in the Dec. 23 issue. Hope this explains the format. Watch for the Vote Now article Dec. 11. "

nomination wrote on Dec 9, 2009 4:16 PM:

" Arlen Price
2397 S. Central Ave. "

wrote on Dec 9, 2009 4:08 PM:

" To: Make your vote count
I thought "by commenting on the story" meant that nominations would be taken from the blog.

Could someone from the Herald please clarify this. Thanks "

Kelly wrote on Dec 9, 2009 1:38 PM:

" 1421 14th Street SW
Haven't seen it yet this year, but I'm sure its incredible as always. I know you work very hard on it and won't let anyone help you. We appreciate all the hard work Grandpa! And I'm sure if there was an award for interior Christmas decorations, Grandma would be up for that too! "

Make Your Vote Count wrote on Dec 9, 2009 12:47 PM:

" I don't think your vote counts if you just put it on the blog. The article states: "The public is encouraged to nominate by noon Dec. 11 by commenting on this story and giving the name and address of the nominee, or by calling 433-2403, faxing 433-7802, or e-mailing homespun@sidneyherald.com." "

laurie wrote on Dec 8, 2009 10:00 PM:

" I nominate Kerry & Kevin Reitz, 515 Fifth St. N.E. in Sidney. "

up on the rooftop wrote on Dec 7, 2009 7:25 PM:

" Frank Cundiff
618 3rd st NE "

reason for the season wrote on Dec 7, 2009 3:23 PM:

" Lights are all very nice and stuff, but i find it so sad that the reason for the season is generally forgotten. Oh yes, there is a small nativity put up but the majority of it all is trees, santa and snowmen, toys and gifts.
The best gift we can give to each other is tolerance and understanding. But since it can't be put under a heavily decorated tree, very few will get that kind of gift this Holy Christmas season or at any other time of the year.
And we wonder why the world is going to ---- in a hand basket.
None of the wonderful teachings in the best teaching book in the world are being taught the way they were meant to be taught. Everything is twisted to satisfy someones ideas or beliefs.
Love one another, as I have loved you.
Very simple, and it is free, too.
The best gift anyone can give or recieve. "

Marlene wrote on Dec 7, 2009 2:21 PM:

" Mark and Christie Delaney, 610 6th St SE "

xmas wrote on Dec 7, 2009 10:46 AM:

" 12279 Cty Rd 348a
Scheetz "

citizen wrote on Dec 4, 2009 9:10 PM:

" Marvin Johnson's house on 9th Ave SW is always tastefully and beautifully done without going overboard...look forward to seeing it every year. "

Neighbor wrote on Dec 3, 2009 3:56 PM:

" 1421 14th Street SW always looks great
every year. Steve does a good job for an old fellow. "

Keepin It Real wrote on Dec 2, 2009 1:44 PM:

" I'd like to nominate your mom's house "

kit cat wrote on Dec 2, 2009 11:34 AM:

" I nominate mini mart "

jolly holly wrote on Dec 2, 2009 10:39 AM:

" 405 W. Main
Brad and Marci Cundiff! "

beautiful home wrote on Dec 1, 2009 8:31 PM:

" Paul and Lisa Christensen's home is full of lights 1111 5th St SW, Sidney. Drive by! "

ho ho ho wrote on Dec 1, 2009 5:28 PM:

" 323 4th St. NE "

fast and furiouse wrote on Dec 1, 2009 12:34 PM:

" I nominate the police cars.. always have there xmas lights a rolling busting another dui in sidney!!! loooks great!! "

kathy wrote on Dec 1, 2009 9:07 AM:

" 602 7th Street SE,
Ray Christensen "

Merry Christmas wrote on Nov 28, 2009 8:11 PM:

" I nominate Larry and Lori Dore, check out the red tractor! 5 MILES north on County Rd 350 (Cemetary Road) "

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