Checks were presented to the 2018 Christmas Decorating Contest Winners on Tuesday evening, January 15, 2019.  The yearly contest is sponsored by the Louisiana Community Betterment Association.  Prizes were given in 2 categories, Residential and Business. Winners received their checks in a presentation at the Pike County Memorial Hospital, officiated by members of the Louisiana Community Betterment Association.

Winners from left to right are, David Onnen, 1^st. Place Residential, Paulette Powelson, LCBA Co-Chair, Kim & John Benning, 2^nd. Place Residential, Diana Huckstep, LCBA Chairperson, Walter Logan, LCBA Committee Member and Randall Cone, LCBA Treasurer.  Due to weather conditions and former commitments, other winners were unable to attend.  Their checks and certificates will be forwarded to them via mail.

“It is our pleasure to recognize our community members for their efforts in making the Christmas Season brighter and merrier for all of our residents,” stated Ms. Huckstep, LCBA Chairperson.