In Focus: Centralia Tree Lighting Marks Countdown to Christmas
Lights illuminate George Washington Park during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Centralia Friday night.
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Centralia Mayor Max Vogt introduces Miss Lewis County Sophie Moerke, left, and Little Miss Friendly MaKayla Maynard, right, before they countdown the Christmas tree lighting Friday night in George Washington Park.
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Music teacher Laurie Johnson smiles while playing Christmas tunes alongside students inside the George Washington Park gazebo during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Centralia Friday night.
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Members of the Villalba family pose for a photo with Christmas lights during a tree lighting ceremony in George Washington Park Friday night.
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The Centralia High School mascot greets kids in George Washington Park during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday night.
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Bells ring and music is played as lights illuminate a Christmas tree and George Washington Park Friday night in Centralia.
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Sarah Althauser tells visitors about warm beverages and information on local community events available during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in George Washington Park in Centralia on Friday.