Morrison Chamber of Commerce held its Silver Anniversary Christmas Walk parade on Saturday, December 1, 2012. The first guest of honor, driven by Mark Schuler, was Mayor Roger Drey, enjoying his last official parade ride.
Next was Grand Marshall Tom Vogel, dressed appropriately for his first parade, followed by Co-Hosts Donald S. Mulnix, left in the back seat, and Walt Westendorf.
The following earned Christmas Walk awards.
Window Decorating Contest – Sponsored by Farmers National Bank
Best Decorated Tree: Kophamer & Blean Realty
Best Live Window: Open Bible Fellowship
Best Christmas Scene: THE National Bank (below)
Parade Winning Entries – Sponsored by Community State Bank
Most Spirited Entry: LeAnn’s Dance Connection
Best Use of Theme: Morrison Elementary School
Best Decorated Vehicle: Morrison Schools Foundation (Editor’s note: The flash empahsized the blue painter’s tape and black car. However, in the soft light of the evening, the car glowed with bright, tiny, multi-colored lights.)
Best Entry by a Community Group: Morrison Girl Scouts
Best Entry by a Business: Wells Fargo Bank (Morrison Helping Hands Beneficiary)