Madonna Figura Simon
HORNELL — A smiling cowboy, Santa riding an elephant, and a group of red-capped gnomes have become Hornell’s newest neighbors during the Christmas holiday season. They can be found hanging out at homes that Hornell Partners for Growth judged to be the best decorated.
HPG’s judges, including members of the Canisteo-Greenwood senior class, surveyed sparkling scenes across the Maple City last week and found the judging to be tough.
“Our judges were very impressed with all of the houses that decorated this year. They decided that because of the great displays that some of the categories have multiple winners. They also wanted to add a category for Best Decorated Street: Maple Street,” according to HPG chair Michelle Pogue. Approximately 30 outstanding residences received a gift bag containing a Hornell for the Holidays 2020 ornament and a passport to savings card.