On a beautiful, warm, December evening, over 700 people came out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the 21st Annual Hilton Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Under a beautifully decorated gazebo, all were treated to a Holiday sing-a-long led by Walt Horylev and assisted by the music of Denny and Her Escorts. Hilton native and Country music star Josie Waverly, sang the National Anthem, invocations came from Reverends Jennifer Green, Walter Steenson and Rob Dickerson, and the community celebrated Hilton Citizen of the Year, Dave Tresohlavy, as well as Hilton School District Teacher of the Year, Pam Tenny. The star of the show, Santa Claus, arrived via a Hilton Fire Truck and greeted over 220 children with presents and holiday greetings. A special thank you to the Village of Hilton, Tops Markets, Sheffield Christmas Trees, Hilton Fire Department, Hilton-Parma Recreation, Santa’s elves Betty Keaty and Marilyn Boyce, as well as teachers Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Tilebein for their help in decorating the tree.
