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Community shows support for Winterfest

First place went to Frosty's Families on Victory and Memorial circles. Second place went to Penguins on Parade on Oakland and Lindale avenues. Third place was awarded to the Carol Street Carolers on Carol Street.

The American Reformed Church presented its dinner theater performance of "Angel Inn" to a full house over a weekend of three separate performances.

Parade of Home organizers reported improved attendance this year as well, with 270 people viewing the four featured homes.

The Eagles Club reported that it ran out of food at its Steak Fry and the Lions Club chili, hot chocolate and coffee were also popular refreshments before and during the parade with most supplies nearly selling out.

After a foggy night Friday night and into Saturday morning, when the sun broke through Saturday morning, everything twinkled and glittered under a thick coating of frost.

"Saturday was beautiful. The sun was out.... it was cold, but there was no wind, and that makes a difference," Smith said.

Temperatures dipped into the teens after dark, making it too cold for some who might have ventured out, but Smith said he was still pleased with the community participation.

"I think everyone was pleased with how everything went," he said.

"It takes a lot of volunteers. There are so many different events going on, and everyone does their part and it comes off in the end."

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