Scarecrows to appear on Montezuma square

The deadline to enter the Montezuma Community Boosters Scarecrow contest is next week.

The boosters announced recently that it was holding the popular event for a second time, and those interested in participating should have their scarecrow in place by Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The contest is open to any school, youth organization/facility, neighborhood group, family or individual, business, or office group.

The winning entry will receive $75, with second place receiving $50. Third, fourth and fifth places will receive $40, $30 and $20 respectively.

Contest rules

• Scarecrows must be in place by Tuesday, Sept. 29.

• Please keep in mind when selecting materials for your scarecrow that it should be built to withstand wind, rain and snow. They may be constructed by any method, but must be in good taste. No entry will be accepted that reflects controversial, social or political situations. The boosters reserve the right to remove any entry that does not meet these standards.

• Scarecrows should be attached to the light poles with twine, plastic ties or similar materials that will not scratch the light poles. They should face the street.

• Scarecrows should remain until Oct. 24, and then be removed by the contest participant.

Entry forms

Entry forms are available at the following Montezuma businesses: Three Sisters Fabric and Fashion, Vannoy Chevrolet or the Montezuma City Hall.

Printed forms are also available in the Montezuma Life section at www.montezuma.org.

Completed entries may be dropped off at either of the above mentioned businesses or mailed to Montezuma Community Boosters at P.O. Box 111 in Montezuma, Iowa 50171.

Related information

All entries will receive.

• A “Scarecrow Birth Certificate” to be attached to the scarecrow.

• Notification of which light pole to place the scarecrow.

Judging will be done on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Scarecrow pictures will be posted on www.montezuma.org as they are “born.”

UPDATED September 23, 2009 9:14 AM