PHOTOS BELOW SHOW WINNING ENTRIES

Four Bluffton families can claim the best holiday lighting decorations in 2017.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the following winners in this year's residential lighting competition,

• First place and a prize of $200 goes to Paul and Vicki Gesler of 347 Sycamore Court.

• Second place and a prize of $150 goes to Dave and Jenny Roby, 431 Cherry Street.

• Third place and a prize of $75 goes to Mark and Debbie Dulle of 423 Ethan Circle.

• The Mayor’s Award and a prize of $75 goes to Jim and Sue Kinn of 105 Riley Street.

This year, 19 homes were entered in the competition. Prize money is awarded in gift certificates that can be redeemed at chamber member businesses. Members are listed at www.explorebluffton.com/members.

Contest coordinator Bob Inniger, a chamber board member from Citizens National Bank, notes that the homes selected for prizes reflect the variety of decorations within the village, including technical marvels, cutouts inspired by the Ream display, and old-fashioned charm.

A map of residential lighting locations is at http://bit.ly/2iNkuf5. Printed copies can be picked up at the Ream folk art display at Main St. and Cherry; and at the Marathon gas station at Main and College.