Indiana Welcome Center exhibit featured ugly lamp competition and decorated trees

Hammond IN. 1-11-2010 – Visitors to the annual “A Christmas Story” Comes Home exhibit were able to vote on their favorite decorated tree and the ugliest lamp on display. The winners were announced after votes were tallied and are as follows:

Ugly Lamp

1^st place #21 Michelle Johnston & Katie Noojin of Griffith with the foot lamp

2^nd place #17 (The cast lamp)

3^rd place #26 (The chandelier-style lamp)

Tree

1^st place #28 Polish Women’s Alliance

2^nd place #26 Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association

3^rd place #30 Respite Care Services

Thousands of visitors voted for their favorites as part of the holiday exhibit. “A Christmas Story” Comes Home had a number of special events from November through December. Winners of other events and more information can be found at www.aChristmasStoryComesHome.com.