BLOSSBURG, Dec. 19 -- Blossburg V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business & Entertainment) announced the winners of the Light Up the Holidays house decorating contest after judging displays in five categories Sunday night. The judges followed every street in the borough to find the best decorated homes. "The weather has really cooperated for decorating outside. It seemed that more houses were decorated than last year," said judge Jill Nickerson, Blossburg V.I.B.E. vice president. "The competition has increased. We were glad to see several entries in our new category 'Green Christmas' that honors energy-efficient LED displays." Green Christmas: Leslie & Sherry Powers, 140 Davis St Most Christmas Spirit: Jenn Barrett & Rich Williams, 213 Granger St. (includes music!) Victorian: Ray & Pat Kaminski, 242 South Williamson Rd. Whimsical: Frank & Phun Wasowitz, 158 St. Mary's St. Best business display: Decades of Beauty, 240 Main St. Several of last year's winners were all beautifully decorated again; however, they are not eligible to win until next year.   Pictures available here: Photo Gallery    

BLOSSBURG, Dec. 19 -- Blossburg V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business & Entertainment) announced the winners of the Light Up the Holidays house decorating contest after judging displays in five categories Sunday night. The judges followed every street in the borough to find the best decorated homes. "We had a hard time deciding this year," said judge Jill Nickerson, Blossburg V.I.B.E. vice president. "We were very excited to see how many homes and businesses were beautifully decorated." Best overall/whimsical: Mike & Jill Choplosky & Brenda Overpeck, Davis Street Most Christmas Spirit: Amy & Robb Bowens, Johnson Street Victorian: Rita & Lawrence Larson, 154 Davis Street Modern: Peggy & Tom Watkins, 104 McIntyre St. Best business display: Momma's Restaurant, 104 Gulick Street Several of last year's winners were all beautifully decorated again, particularly the Window Box Flower Shop on Main Street. The Victoria Theatre, although gorgeous, is not eligible because owner Tonya McNamara is president of V.I.B.E. Honorable mention goes to Taber Townhomes for a beautiful neighborhood display. Best overall/whimsical: Mike & Jill Choplosky & Brenda Overpeck, Davis Street Most Christmas Spirit: Amy & Robb Bowens, Johnson Street Victorian: Rita & Lawrence Larson, 154 Davis Street Modern: Peggy & Tom Watkins, 104 McIntyre St. Best business display: Momma's Restaurant, 104 Gulick Street

11/3/2010 - Blossburg V.I.B.E. is exited to announce our 2010 Light Up the Holidays contest. You've waited all year and now the holidays are here. Show your town spirit by taking part in this fun contest that beautifies the town. Blossburg V.I.B.E. encourages all Blossburg residents and businesses to decorate their home or business for the holidays. There's no need to enter, we'll be driving around town on Sunday, December 19th from 7 to 9 pm checking out all of your beautiful lights. If you hear a knock at the door, make sure to answer because you might have won a prize! Stop by the Light Up the Holidays! page for more information.