Raymond lights up

On a warmer then last year, December 6, Raymond residents turned out for the evening Lighted Parade and the arrival of Santa Claus.

Vendors providing hot drinks and bakery items greeted those bundled citizens of Raymond as they lined the street for the parade. The laughter of children with wonder in their eyes was the overlaying enthusiasm taking hold of the night. Two groups helped warm the night with the Girls Youth (U10) Explosion fastpitch team represented offering baked goods and warm cider to help raise money for the upcoming season; and money being raised for a cross country junior Olympic runner.

Families, friends and local Pacific County residents enjoyed a fun filled night as a community celebrating the coming of Christmas.

Several awards were presented prior to the start of the parade. Winners are presented here:

Grand Award: Pacific County PUD

President's Award 1st Place: Pacific County Fair Queen

President's Award 2nd Place: Pacific County PUD

Patriotic Award: American Legion/VFWSchool

Spirit Award: RHS SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Classic Car Award: Santa & Mrs. Claus in a 1924 SBFD (Retired) Fire Truck

Civic Award 1st Place: South Bend Volunteer Fire Dept

Civic Award 2nd Place: Raymond Fire Dept

Community Award: Pacific County Fair Queen

Commercial Award 1st Place: Hidgson Family Restored Log Truck

Commercial Award 2nd Place: Flowers by Lynne featuring Frosty the Snowman