West Plains celebrates “The Joys of Christmas”
Mother Nature cooperated and the rain turned to mist for the annual West Plains Chamber of Commerce “The Joys of Christmas” Parade which started at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9.
Entries that chose to be included in the judging process were graded on originality, workmanship and relevance to the theme. The judges’ top picks were:
The $350 Arlee Home Fashions Overall Grand Prize awarded to Southern Missouri Community Health Center.
The $300 AirMedCare Network 1st Place Commercial Prize awarded to Hart Family Eyecare.
The $200 Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply of West Plains 2nd Place Commercial Prize awarded to Brooke Haven Healthcare.
The $300 Brown Furniture 1st Place Religious Prize awarded to Faith Chapel FWB Church.
The $200 Don’s Auto Service 2nd Place Religious Prize awarded to First Christian Church.
The $300 West Plains Optimist Club and Community First Banking Company 1st Place Miscellaneous Prizes awarded to the Ozark Christian Academy and West Plains Special Olympics for their tie score.
Chamber Executive Director, Jessica Collins, thanked long-time volunteers Steve Gleghorn, Ramona Heiney and Bryan Adcock, saying “Every year you show up without fail…you are the glue that keeps it going! Thank you to this year’s parade judges and all of our volunteers, sponsors and contributors. Their kindness is the reason this event continues to be a wonderful part of the holiday season!”