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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.