Holiday decorations missing in Eastern Montana
Description
I lost my holiday decorations around 7:30 p.m. on December 20 while setting up the town Christmas display along Main Street in Eastern Montana. My bag contained garlands, a string of star-shaped lights, and tinsel, and I left it on a bench outside the community center while I fetched extra hooks. When I returned, a chilly gust had scattered the pieces. This isn’t just about lights; these decorations carry memories of family gatherings and our town’s seasonal traditions. If anyone found them by the bench outside the Eastern Montana Community Center along Main Street, I’d be grateful they were kept safe.
Approximate last-seen location
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