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26 | October 11, 2018 | The Mokena Messenger mokena mokenamessenger.com
mokenamessenger.com life & arts the Mokena Messenger | October 11, 2018 | 27 Fun facts about Halloween contests, part II Deadline, prizes and more for our 2018 contests Bill Jones, Managing Editor Fun facts: The average pumpkin has hundreds of seeds inside of it, and according to some internet reports they have been on this continent for thousands of years, and the biggest ones have been recorded passing the 2,000-pound mark. The average jack-o’-lantern? Zero seeds, if you did it right. Decidedly lighter. Now, here are some fun facts about our 22nd Century Media’s Halloween contests. Details for each are below, but questions can be directed to Managing Editor Bill Jones at bill@opprairie.com or (708) 326-9170 ext. 20. The Costumes The Halloween Costume Contest for 2018 features a total of three categories. Adults 16 and older have two ways to win, with awards for scariest costume and most creative up for grabs. Children 15 and younger, meanwhile, will compete in one category in which creativity is key. We’re going to pick just one winner across each category from all seven of our southwest suburban towns: Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Homer Glen and Lockport. So, your entries need to be good. We have just a few rules. 1) You have to be the person in the costume. You cannot submit for anyone else, with the exception of parents who submit for their children. 2) Each person can only submit one costume for an 22nd Century Media’s Halloween contest runs through Nov. 1. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and pumpkin carving. 22nd century media file photo entry (basically, you cannot send yourself in multiple costumes — pick one), though families can send one entry per person from different members of the family (and they can be submitted together). A group also may enter one group costume, eligible for one prize, as a group. 3) We understand there may be a bit in the way of scary imagery (such is the nature of the holiday), but the costumes have to be relatively family friendly to be considered and published. Nothing beyond PG-13. 4) Entries must be submitted no later than 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, to bill@ opprairie.com or 22nd Century Media, c/o Managing Editor Bill Jones, at 11516 W. 183rd St. Unit SW Office Condo 3, Orland Park, IL, 60467 (physical entries cannot be returned), along with names, email addresses and/or phone numbers, and towns for each of the entrants. 5) The entries will be judged by 22nd Century Media’s editorial staff, with winners being chosen based on creativity, successful execution of an idea, quality of craftsmanship and consideration of the holiday/season. 6) All entries are subject to being published. The prizes are detailed in the accompanying sidebar. The Pumpkins Our pumpkin carving contest returns in 2018 with a category for adults 16 and older, as well as one for children 15 and younger. In both categories, it is all about creativity and skill. We will pick just one winner across each category from all seven of our southwest suburban towns: Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Homer Glen and Lockport. We have just a few rules. 1) You have to be the person who carved the pumpkin. You cannot submit for anyone else, with the exception of parents who submit for their children. 2) Each person can only submit one pumpkin photo (can feature multiple pumpkins if there is a theme) for an entry, though families can send one entry per person from different members of The Prizes A breakdown of the prizes available in 22nd Century Media’s 2018 Halloween contests, by category. Best Adult Costume-Scary (16 and older) • A $25 gift certificate for Rubi Agave Latin Kitchen, Tequila & Whiskey Bar, 12622 W. 159th St. in Homer Glen • A $5 gift certificate for Whizzy Puffs, 106 MacGregor Road in Lockport Best Adult Costume-Creative (16 and older) • A $25 gift certificate for White Street Cafe, located inside the Trolley Barn in Frankfort • A $5 gift certificate for Whizzy Puffs, 106 MacGregor Road in Lockport Best Children’s Costume (15 and younger) • Two hours of free bowling for up to six people, including shoe rentals, along with a pizza and pitcher full of pop, at Laraway Lanes, 1009 West Laraway Road in New Lenox • A $25 gift card for Gizmos Fun Factory, 66 Orland Square Drive in Orland Park Best Adult-Crafted Pumpkin (16 and older) • A $25 gift certificate for Rubi Agave Latin Kitchen, Tequila & Whiskey Bar, 12622 W. 159th St. in Homer Glen • A $5 gift certificate for Whizzy Puffs, 106 MacGregor Road in Lockport Best Pumpkin Created by a Child (15 and younger) • Gift certificate valued at $25 from Odyssey Fun World, 19111 Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park • A $25 gift card for Gizmos Fun Factory, 66 Orland Square Drive in Orland Park the family (and they can be submitted together). 3) We understand there may be a bit in the way of scary imagery (such is the nature of the holiday), but the pumpkins have to be relatively family friendly to be considered and published. Nothing beyond PG-13. 4) Entries must be submitted no later than 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, to bill@ opprairie.com or 22nd Century Media, c/o Managing Editor Bill Jones, at 11516 W. 183rd St. Unit SW Office Condo 3, Orland Park, IL, 60467 (physical entries cannot be returned), along with names, email addresses and/or phone numbers, and towns for each of the entrants. 5) The entries will be judged by 22nd Century Media’s editorial staff, with winners being chosen based on creativity, successful execution of an idea, quality of craftsmanship and consideration of the holiday/season. 6) All entries are subject to being published. The prizes are detailed in the accompanying sidebar.
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