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Splendor of the season
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| A sleigh full of Christmas gifts pulled by two reindeer adorn the front lawn of Anne Olmsted, located at 1059 S.W. Pinemount Road. Columbia County is sprinkled with homes illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter |
Christmas lights displayed throughout city and county.
By JEFF M. HARDISON
jhardison@lakecityreporter.com
Charles Dickens’ Ebenezeer Scrooge and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch both might have their hearts warmed if they hopped in their vehicles and drove by some residences in Columbia County.
It is the season to be jolly, and some people decorate their homes with lights to celebrate Christmas. Some of the spirit of hope, peace, mercy, charity and love courses through people’s hearts a bit more at this time of year.
Reflecting the happiness of the season, and capturing some of the magical feelings of youthful joy at Christmas, decorated houses have long attracted onlookers.
Beautiful lights are on display throughout Columbia County this Christmas and everyone is invited to see houses that are illuminated.
Olustee Park on Duval Street (U.S. Highway 90) and Marion Avenue (U.S. Highway 441) is one well-lit stop for viewers. The city has decked the park with lights and decorations second to no other municipality of this size.
Volunteers augmented the city workers’ efforts as everyone joined forces to put together this year’s Olustee Park decorations under the direction of Downtown Action Corp.
Marion Avenue itself through the downtown historic area includes lights and decorations, too.
Following are addresses and descriptions of private residences shared with the Lake City Reporter:
n 994 N.W. Georgia Ave. Christmas lights are ready for viewing. Take Main Boulevard to Northwest Georgia Avenue. It is the first trailer on the left corner across from Gateway Villa.
n 492 N.W. Matthew St. An outdoor light display has been set to music. Sightseers may listen to the music as they watch the lights. Go three blocks north of the S.W. SW Pinemount Road. Thousands of lights with many wreaths and trees decorated here. Take U.S. 90 west to the intersection with First Federal and Columbia County Bank. Turn left onto Pinemount Road and go 9/10 of a mile. Look on the left.
n 273 N.E. Howard St. Take U.S. 441 north at Howard Street turn right and the house is on the left.
n 197 N.W. Brookside Court. Take U.S. 90 west. Turn right on Brookside Court, between Sonny’s BBQ and McDonalds. First house on the right. Please drive through the driveway.
n 619 S.W. CR 242. Take State Road 47 south and turn right on CR 242. It is about 3/4 of a mile on the right. Please drive through the driveway.
n 4738 S.W. Tustenuggee Ave. This home has been decorated for years and includes some displays made by the family. Take U.S. 41 south to Tustenuggee Avenue. Pass CR 252 and over I-75. Just before the second caution light, at CR 240, the house is on the right. Please drive through the driveway.
n 224 S.E. Mohawk Way. There are many, many lights, as well as wooden and metal figurines and music. From Columbia High School, go east on CR 252 about 1.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Terrace. Turn right on Mohawk Way.
n 123 N.E. Freedom Court. Skaters’ pond, a fishing pond with a Santa in a boat fishing, North Pole scenes and several frame displays, figurines and carolers. Lights are on from 6 to 10 p.m. There is a drive-through that can be walked on. Take U.S. 441 north. Turn right on Sunnybrook. Go to the end and make a left. The lights are about two blocks down Doublerun Road.
n 130 S.W. Trey Way. These lights are set up to be coordinated with music to give a “dancing to the music” effect. From CR 252-B
n 4795 216th St. There is a Nativity scene, grazing deer, arches along the driveway, snowmen, penguins, Santa’s train, 8-foot lighted trees in various colors, angels, nutcrackers, soldiers and candy canes. Also at this house is a lighted Santa and reindeer, including Rudolph, on the roof. There are many other lights and displays here as well. Take Branford Highway to CR 240 (Market Road) and turn right. The home is exactly three miles on the right.
It is the season to be jolly, and some people decorate their homes with lights to celebrate Christmas. Some of the spirit of hope, peace, mercy, charity and love courses through people’s hearts a bit more at this time of year.
Reflecting the happiness of the season, and capturing some of the magical feelings of youthful joy at Christmas, decorated houses have long attracted onlookers.
Beautiful lights are on display throughout Columbia County this Christmas and everyone is invited to see houses that are illuminated.
Olustee Park on Duval Street (U.S. Highway 90) and Marion Avenue (U.S. Highway 441) is one well-lit stop for viewers. The city has decked the park with lights and decorations second to no other municipality of this size.
Volunteers augmented the city workers’ efforts as everyone joined forces to put together this year’s Olustee Park decorations under the direction of Downtown Action Corp.
Marion Avenue itself through the downtown historic area includes lights and decorations, too.
Following are addresses and descriptions of private residences shared with the Lake City Reporter:
n 994 N.W. Georgia Ave. Christmas lights are ready for viewing. Take Main Boulevard to Northwest Georgia Avenue. It is the first trailer on the left corner across from Gateway Villa.
n 492 N.W. Matthew St. An outdoor light display has been set to music. Sightseers may listen to the music as they watch the lights. Go three blocks north of the S.W. SW Pinemount Road. Thousands of lights with many wreaths and trees decorated here. Take U.S. 90 west to the intersection with First Federal and Columbia County Bank. Turn left onto Pinemount Road and go 9/10 of a mile. Look on the left.
n 273 N.E. Howard St. Take U.S. 441 north at Howard Street turn right and the house is on the left.
n 197 N.W. Brookside Court. Take U.S. 90 west. Turn right on Brookside Court, between Sonny’s BBQ and McDonalds. First house on the right. Please drive through the driveway.
n 619 S.W. CR 242. Take State Road 47 south and turn right on CR 242. It is about 3/4 of a mile on the right. Please drive through the driveway.
n 4738 S.W. Tustenuggee Ave. This home has been decorated for years and includes some displays made by the family. Take U.S. 41 south to Tustenuggee Avenue. Pass CR 252 and over I-75. Just before the second caution light, at CR 240, the house is on the right. Please drive through the driveway.
n 224 S.E. Mohawk Way. There are many, many lights, as well as wooden and metal figurines and music. From Columbia High School, go east on CR 252 about 1.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Terrace. Turn right on Mohawk Way.
n 123 N.E. Freedom Court. Skaters’ pond, a fishing pond with a Santa in a boat fishing, North Pole scenes and several frame displays, figurines and carolers. Lights are on from 6 to 10 p.m. There is a drive-through that can be walked on. Take U.S. 441 north. Turn right on Sunnybrook. Go to the end and make a left. The lights are about two blocks down Doublerun Road.
n 130 S.W. Trey Way. These lights are set up to be coordinated with music to give a “dancing to the music” effect. From CR 252-B
n 4795 216th St. There is a Nativity scene, grazing deer, arches along the driveway, snowmen, penguins, Santa’s train, 8-foot lighted trees in various colors, angels, nutcrackers, soldiers and candy canes. Also at this house is a lighted Santa and reindeer, including Rudolph, on the roof. There are many other lights and displays here as well. Take Branford Highway to CR 240 (Market Road) and turn right. The home is exactly three miles on the right.
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