OLD LYME — The Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee held their first Holiday Home Decorating Contest during the month of December. The idea was brought to the committee by a resident as a way to spread joy in a socially-distanced way during a difficult holiday season.
“We were excited to have 21 homes sign up to participate,” said Michelle Noehren, chair of the committee. “We heard very positive feedback that residents enjoyed driving around town to see the displays, and then voting for their favorites.”
The winners of the contest were announced to day and are:
1st: Stephanie and Nicolas Evankow (26 Whippoorwill Road)
2nd: Gloria Dimon & Scott Courtemanche (4 Berberis Drive)
3rd: Mary Ellen Jewett (9 Grassy Hill Road)
“As a first responder Respiratory Therapist, I wanted to spread joy and create that inner child feeling of Christmas magic and hope, not only for myself, but for the community,” said Stephanie Evankow, first place winner.
“Words cannot express how thrilled we are to have won the first Holiday Home Decorating Contest in Old Lyme. A big thank you to those who visited our home and voted for us. I would like to thank my partner, Nicholas, who is a talented electrician and is the person responsible for making this year’s display possible and to continue to shine on without a glitch.”
Each winner will receive a certificate and a gift card from either The Hangry Goose, The Chocolate Shell, or The Bowerbird.
Comtest was great idea! Berberis was robbed for first they, they did an incredible job on both front and backyard. Excited to see next years!
No pics of the winners of the Xmas home decoration contest?