Central Oregonian

Christmas parade well attended in spite of cold

Teresa Tooley

December 10, 2012

This year’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade was well attended in spite of the cold weather. The comments that I heard from the people standing around us and from others who were elsewhere on the parade route is that, “This year’s Christmas parade was the best one yet.” I hope everyone stayed warm and enjoyed the hot chocolate that was being handed out by several of the local churches and organizations. This year’s parade winners are Commercial 1: First place, Wells Fargo Bank; Second place, Crestview Cable Communications; and Third place, Mike Hornbeck, State Farm Insurance. Commercial 2: First place, Rosendin Electric; and Second place, Rays Food Place and Price Slasher. Civic/Non Profit: First place, Central Oregon Patriots; Second place, Peak 7; and Third place, Calvary Baptist Church. Horse Drawn: First place, Baisch Grandkids; and Second place, Prineville Insurance. Musical: First place, New Life Bible Chapel, and Second place, Jazzercise. Special: First place, Central Oregon Llama Association; Second place, Detachment 1/234th Engineers OR Amy National Guard; and Third place, Crook County Rodders and Band of Brothers. Special thanks go out to all the entries and to those who attended the Annual Christmas Parade. The winners listed above were provided by the Prineville – Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.

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“Whats Brewing?” will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 8 a.m., at Meadow Lakes Restaurant. This week’s speakers will be Wolf committee members Trent Smith, Paulina rancher and fair board member, and Chris Gannon, Crooked River Watershed Council director, who will talk about how plans are being formed, who will be affected, and how ranchers can protect their property and livelihood while protecting the wolves. Breakfast will be available.

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The Annual Prineville–Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center will be having their Chamber Christmas Party on Dec. 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Prineville Golf Club, located at 7120 N.E. Ochoco Highway. For more information, contact the Chamber at 541-447-6304.

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The Central Oregonian is taking donations for the Holiday Partnerships Christmas baskets for needy families in Crook County with their “TWO CAN Make a Difference.” Bring in two items (canned or powdered milk, canned vegetables, canned fruits, gravy mix packets, boxed stuffing/dressing mix, canned cranberry sauce, or boxed cake and other dessert mixes) and receive $5 off a one-year subscription or a classified ad. Deadline to drop off food is Friday, Dec 12, 2012. Some restrictions apply. The Central Oregonian is located at 558 N Main St., and can be reached at 541-447-6205.

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