Caleb Vierkant/ Wrangell Sentinel

The Messmer family was a first-place finisher for the chamber of commerce's annual Christmas decorating contest. The contest was for homeowners and Wrangell businesses. Pictured here is the Messmer home on Christmas eve. Other winners include the Pullman family in second place, and the Mork family in third. Business winners are Groundswell, 56 Degrees North, and Tongass Federal Credit Union.