Checks presented for Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees display at Duke Energy’s World of Energy Education Center ended on Dec. 29. More than 1,400 ballots were cast in the competition for best decorated tree. On Thursday, Duke Energy’s World of Energy announced the top four vote getters. For winning first place, the Cosmopolitan Woman’s Club supporting the Collins Children’s Home received a $2,500 check. Second place and a $1,500 check went to The Tribble Center. Third place and a $1,000 check was presented to the Oconee Humane Society. Fourth place and a $500 check was awarded to Century 21 supporting the Foothills Care Center.