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Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:00 PM

Photo by Matt Bristow/ The Ottawa Herald


A nativity scene illuminates the front yard of the Stalford family’s home Tuesday in north Ottawa. Jessica Stalford inherited the classic Christmas decorations from her late grandfather Charlie Tinsley of Colony, who crafted the stable and the three wise men. Christmas is Stalford’s favorite time of year because family comes together.

Holiday tradition shines on

By DOUG CARDER, Herald Staff Writer

Charlie Tinsley’s nativity scene was a landmark for travelers driving past Colony in Anderson County.

“You could see grandpa’s lights from the old highway, and everyone in the area loved his lights,” granddaughter Jessica Stalford said. “He used to get people who would stop and look at his lights and take pictures.”

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