Deck your home for annual contest

The annual Christmas decorations contest, sponsored by the Millen Garden Club Council, will be held Monday, Dec. 10.

Judging will begin at 6 p.m. and continue through 10 p.m. Lights must be on during this time period. Judging will be done from the street or driveway. Ribbons will be awarded to first, second, third and fourth places. Homes will be judged in one category and one ribbon awarded. A yard sign will be placed at the first place, blue ribbon, winners' home, church or business.

The divisions for the contest are: Division I - Class I; Homes - Overall Traditional, may include outdoor displays; Class II: Homes - Overall Fantasy, may include outdoor displays; Class 3: Doorways; and Class IV - Windows. Division II - Class I: Commercial and Public Buildings; and Class II Churches.

The scale of points to be used for judging is : Overall design, 30, artistic effect, proportion and scale; Lighting, 20, effective placement, concealment of mechanics; Color, 20, suitability to setting with one color dominant; Distinction, 20, dramatic impact, creativity, one idea portrayed; and Communication of Christmas Spirit, 10, says "Christmas Cheer to the Community."