Approximately 60 homes in Everly were lit up to spread holiday cheer to neighbors and friends this month. Five judges had a very difficult time choosing winners, and when the results were tabulated, it looked they were in different communities.

Judges included Neila and Miles Rohan, Dave Hoye, Kate Tewes and Kristi Fliss. Thanks to them and their drivers. They judged only those houses that registered and felt badly about not being able to consider some of the other homes.

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Second place, Brandon Hanson and Ryan Nemmers.

First place: John and Pat Jensen, 401 East Wilson, $100.

Second place: Brandon Hanson and Ryan Nemmers, 314 East Third, $75.

Third place: Jasmine Withers, 303 West Second, $50.

Honorable mention: Bruce and Vicki Stykle, 103 East High.

Decorations go on sale soon, so Everly residents are encouraged to stock up and be ready for 2021's Challenge. Organizers will be looking at possibily choosing categories. If you have a suggestion or would like to volunteer, please leave a note in the city drop box or email Krist Fliss at everlyfo@evertek.net.

Light contest organizers offered a special thanks to city staff and community volunteers for decorating all the trees in the City Park and the Garden of Peace and Hope by the water tower.