By Pauline Tom.
Veterans Day weekend started with a big band for several Mountain Citians who attended the 20th Annual Veterans Day Hangar Dance at a World War II-era hangar at San Marcos Airport. While Ron & I searched for our table, we ran into Trudy and Russell Hayter sitting just near the edge of the dance floor and a few minutes later we saw Skip and Becky Brownlow near the far edge of the dance floor.
We never saw Laura and Marc Craig, and they didn’t see us. Laura saw our photos on Facebook.
Marley Brownlow and Analiese Wensmann received honorable mention in a 1940s contest. (Courtesy photo) |
An “honorable mention” in the 1940s costume contest came back to Mountain City. Marley Brownlow, the Brownlow’s granddaughter (daughter of Jeremy and Brandi) and Analiese Wensmann, granddaughter of Janet and Myron Pulfrey, wow’d the judges.
Ron wore a uniform with his dad’s WWII name tag, ribbons, and rank and his own Bronze Star.
A belated “thank you for your service” to all the many veterans living in Mountain City.
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The important dates for Mountain City Christmas Décor Contest start less than a month from now, just over a week after Thanksgiving weekend.
Monday & Tuesday, Dec. 9 & 10, 7-10 p.m. – Pre-judging by Nominating Committee. Houses will go on ballot based on what’s up and on these two nights. Those who participate bring d’light to children of all ages.
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, Dec. 13-15, 7-10 p.m. – City-wide judging with ballot prepared by Nominating Committee. One ballot per household. Ballots must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 15.
Thursday, Dec. 19, Tour de Lights with Santa for Mountain City’s Children. A hayride through the city, routed past the award winning houses.
City-wide Awards: People’s Choice (new!), Theme, Workshop (handcrafted), CHRISTmas, Sparkle, Creativity, Santa, Grand Prize (limit one City-wide award per address).
“Best of ….” Awards: best of 12-16 houses divided by street, portion of street, or combined streets.
Awards no longer exist for entire sections. Each house is judged entirely on its own merit.
Several more volunteers are needed for the nominating committee. If you are willing to devote several hours to the pre-judging process (using an electronic form) on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Dec. 9 and 10, please contact me.
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Many more tidbits are needed for “Montage”. Email [email protected] or call 512-268-5678
Thanks! Love, Pauline
