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“In towns and cities... there is no more important institution than the local paper.”
Warren Buffett
THE HOME GLOWING from thousands of Christmas lights made famous in the Christmas comedy classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” has been recreated in La Mirada. A fan of the 1989 movie, Jeff Norton’s recreation of the Griswold family home started when he purchased an RV – the exact same make and model as one used in the film. Courtesy CBS.
BY BRIAN HEWS
The City of La Mirada held its annual Holiday Home Decorating Program and encouraged the community to spread holiday cheer. Over 30 La Mirada residents and a business member of the community were recognized for their festive holiday displays. Volunteer judges viewed every block in La Mirada from December 1 through December 12 to judge all the decorated homes. Winners were announced in the following categories:
North La Mirada
Most Original:
15280 Weeks Drive
Best Use of Lights:
15022 Weeks Drive
Best Holiday Scene:
12115 Nashville Avenue
Gardenhill
Most Original
14424 Plantana Drive
Best Use of Lights:
14520 Plantana Drive
Best Holiday Scene:
12909 Biola Avenue
Biola
Most Original:
13015 Gabbett Drive
Best Use of Lights:
14732 Gagely Drive
Best Holiday Scene:
14833 Turlock Road
Creek Park
Most Original:
15122 Valeda Drive
Best Use of Lights:
15850 Olive Branch Drive
Best Holiday Scene:
13353 Fonseca Avenue
La Pluma
Most Original:
14523 Aranza Drive
Best use of Lights:
15131 Manzanares Road
Best Holiday Scene:
15139 Manzanares Road
Escalona
Most Original:
15461 Alondra Boulevard
Best Use of Lights:
15610 Ocaso Avenue
Best Holiday Scene:
15126 Hayford Avenue
Green Hills/Hillsborough
Most Original:
12606 Mayhill Avenue
Best Use of Lights:
13714 Avenida Espana
Best Holiday Scene:
15802 Greenworth Drive
Los Coyotes
Most Original:
15912 Golva Drive
Best Use of Lights:
15619 Hesse Drive
Best Holiday Scene:
15011 Stanton Avenue
Foster Road
Most Original:
13214 Bona Vista Lane
Best Use of Lights:
13709 Ramsey Drive
Best Holiday Scene:
13828 Foster Road
Neff
Most Original:
14384 San Feliciano Drive
Best Use of Lights:
14814 Figueras Road
Best Holiday Scene:
14818 Crestoak Drive
Business
Dunkel Bros. Machinery Moving, Inc. 14555 Alondra Boulevard
The City of La Mirada recognized this year’s winners with a holiday ornament and thanked all who participated.