The Oskaloosa Herald
OSKALOOSA —
The Lighted Christmas Parade “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” was held Thursday night in honor of Main Street Oskaloosa’s 25th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
These are the winners out of 65 parade entries:
Receiving Traveling Trophy for each of the following:
“Judges Choice” – Mahaska Drug
“Children’s Choice – Oskaloosa Schools Transportation
Most Outstanding Large Business – Mahaska Bottling Company
Most Outstanding Medium Business – Bank Iowa
Most Outstanding Small Business - Hammer Medical Supply
Most Outstanding Church – First Presbyterian Revelation Praise Band
Most Outstanding Non-Profit – Cub Scout Pack 77
Most Outstanding Use of Animals – Denny Drafts
Most Outstanding Out of Town - State Farm – Kevin Van Wyk
Most Outstanding Individual/Family – Trey Laymon
Most Outstanding Music – WPU Pride of Penn Marching Band
Outstanding - receiving certificates only:
Outstanding Large Business — Clow Valve Company
Outstanding Medium Business – McDonald’s
Outstanding Small Business — Allied Gas & Chemical
Outstanding Church – First Christian Reformed Church
Outstanding Non-Profit – Oskaloosa Community School District
Outstanding Use of Animals – H & S Feed and Country Store Inc.
Outstanding Out of Town – Kid’s Corner Child Care Center
Outstanding Individual/Family — Buffington Remodeling
Outstanding Music – Oskaloosa High School Band
Traveling Trophy & $25 OskyCash
First Place Window Display – Valley Bank
$50 each for “Home Decorating Contest” Winners
Best Use of Lights – Karen Powell
Best First-time Entry – Deb Nelson
Most Original – Jan McLeland
Best Use of Color – Tammy Sparks
Judge’s Choice – Kurt and Susan Kallash
Best Use of Animation – Robin Schneider
