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McCleary decorates for America’s 250th Anniversary

Published 1:30 am Monday, July 6, 2026

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
For their Most American Spirit decorating contest, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council awarded Bears Den with the Most American Spirit award.
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Andrea Watts / The Daily World

For their Most American Spirit decorating contest, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council awarded Bears Den with the Most American Spirit award.

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
For their Most American Spirit decorating contest, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council awarded Bears Den with the Most American Spirit award.
Andrea Watts / The Daily World
The Bears Den bears also showed off their American spirit.
Andrea Watts / The Daily World
Bandana Brewing’s decorations included an American flag made out of bandanas.
Andrea Watts / The Daily World
Chrissy’s Cafe featured a design painted by McCleary artist Lisa Becker.
Andrea Watts / The Daily World
The McCleary City Hall also featured a design painted by McCleary artist Lisa Becker.
Andrea Watts / The Daily World
For its contribution to the Most American Spirit decorating contest, Gordon’s Select Market featured a 4th of July design by McCleary artist Lisa Becker.

For America’s 250th anniversary, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council held a Most American Spirit decorating contest, and businesses vivied for the award of Most American Spirit award, which was awarded to Bears Den.