"House Lighting" contest to spread Christmas joy

The Cheyenne County Visitors Committee will hold its annual "House Lighting" contest next week.

The contest has been going on for more than a decade to help promote Christmas spirit within the community. Each year different winners are selected, allowing a wide range of houses to be selected for the top prize.

Judges will drive by houses in Sidney Dec. 10-11 and decide whose house has the most Christmas spirit flare.

First place receives $100, second place receives $75 and the third-place winner receives $50.

The most outrageous and elaborate house will take home the "Griswold Prize," named af...