City Hall one of four winners in decorating contest

This year’s Stampede business decorating contest awarded prizes in four categories: Bank/Financial, Office/Professional, Business and Best Window.

The winner of Office/Professional was Williams Lake City Hall.

Jul. 1, 2011 6:00 a.m.
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This year’s Stampede business decorating contest awarded prizes in four categories: Bank/Financial, Office/Professional, Business and Best Window.

The winner of Office/Professional was Williams Lake City Hall, pictured with Iryna Khyeralova.

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