The city of Santa Maria announced the winners of this year’s Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights program.
Recreation and Parks staff pre-judged entries, and then the Recreation and Parks Commission’s Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights Committee determined the final award winners.
The Grand Prize winners include:
• Best Decorated Residence within four City quadrants: Jose Jimenez (Northwest), Tom and Linda Emery (Northeast), Romeo and Minda Aguinaldo (Southwest), and Robert and Glynda Dias (Southeast).
• The Spirit of Santa Maria Award: Bob and Stephanie Melena.
• Best of Show: Robert and Sandra Dickerson.
• Best Animation: Ron and Bobbi Wulfing.
• Best Craftsmanship: Larry and Patti Stewart.
• Lifetime Achievement Winners: Earl and Donna Thacker, Larry and Michelle Iliff, and Michael B. Clayton and Associates Attorney at Law.
A map showing a complete listing of winners and the location of their displays can be found at ci.santa-maria.ca.us. For more information, call 925-0951, Ext. 260.
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Shelly Cone. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Dec 15-22, 2011.
