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Winners of Christmas in Columbia decorating contests announced

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The winners of the Christmas in Columbia decorating contest has been announced by Sheila Hare, chairperson for the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce sponsored competition:
  • Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, Best Business Decoration. The traveling plaque with the new plate attached has been presented to owners Louis McQueary and Richard Phelps. The plaque will be displayed at the funeral home for one year.
  • Beth Hancock won the the plaque and a $100 check for the Best Home Interior
  • Francine and Donald Neat, 4595 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY, received a plaque and a $100 check for the Best Use of Lights
  • Garnetta Knifley, 275 J. Knifley Road, Knifley, KY (Columbia, KY mail address), received a plaque and a $100 check for the Best Home Exterior Decoration.
The contest results were reported by out-of-town judges, whose criteria were based onadherence to the theme and tradition, creativity, use of lights, and originality.



"We want to thank everyone who participated in this contest," Ms. Hare said. "The judges had to choose from among many great entries."

We hope to post photos for all the winners. New photos for Garnettia Knifley's magical outdoor display have not been taken this year, but for an idea of the vast scope of her creations, see 2007 Christmas Wonderland at Knifley: Album



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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home wins



2009-12-06 - 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo CM photo. The 2009 winner of the Christmas in Columbia business decorating contest is Stotts-Phelps McQueary Funeral Home, owned by Louis McQueary and Richard Phelps. Besides the striking red and green Yuletime bows, a nativity scene can be seen on the northwest side of the building. The business category is given the plaque with a plate noting the year the business wins. The traveling trophy is passed on to the new winner each year, Chamber of Commerce Decorations Chairperson Sheila Hare said.
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home wins decorating award



2009-12-07 - 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo CM photo. The 2009 winner of the Christmas in Columbia business decorating contest is Stotts-Phelps McQueary Funeral Home, owned by Louis McQueary and Richard Phelps. Besides the striking red and green Yuletime bows, a nativity scene can be seen on the northwest side of the building. The business category is given the plaque with a plate noting the year the business wins. The traveling trophy is passed on to the new winner each year, Chamber of Commerce Decorations Chairperson Sheila Hare said.
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Garnettia Knifley: A great Christmas spirit



2009-12-07 - 275 J. Knifley RD, Knifley, KY - Photo CM file photo. This photo was taken in 2007 by ColumbiaMagazine.com
SANTA GOT HIMSELF INTO A PICKLE on the the other side of the roof, but he'll get up and continue spreading cheer throughout the world, just as Garnettia Knifley, the creator of Adair County's most magical Christmas Wonderland, spreads happiness throughout her world. With her above is Nosey, the most aptly named, bossy fellow you'll ever meet. Visitors are welcome to drive through the scenes at 275 J. Knifley Road, about a mile north of KY 76, via Eastridge Cemetery Road. Back to the front of the house See also 2007 Christmas Wonderland at Knifley: Album

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