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Holiday Lighting ContestOMU, City of Owensboro's Community Development Department and the city's Neighborhood Alliances are hosting the fifth annual Golden Santa Award. This unique residential holiday lighting contest carries with it not only bragging rights, but a $250 OMU gift certificate. Entries will be judged on originality, use of light, color, design and movement. Judging will take place December 4 through 5. The winner will be honored by the Owensboro City and Utility commissions. The Golden Santa winner will be awarded a commemorative ornament and lighted yard sign. In addition, 12 honorable mentions will be selected. The deadline for entries is December 1, 2008. Anyone interested in entering the contest or making a nomination can do so by calling OMU at 926-3200 or the City Action Line at 687-4444; by visiting OMU's Customer Service Center at 2070 Tamarack Road; or by e-mailing holidaylighting@omu.org. This contest is open to OMU customers within the city limits. Previous winners include:
OMU wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. Remember the following tips when decorating and heating your home: -Remember to use only lights rated for outdoor use outside your home. -Do not cover extension cords with presents, furniture, rugs, drapery or other items. -Place portable heating units away from furniture, boxes and other flammable items; remember to turn them off and unplug them before bed or leaving the house. -When decorating your tree, run no more than three strands of lights together. -If lights do not function properly or have frayed or damaged cords, toss them. -Be careful when using candles. Extinguish them before leaving the room, going to bed or leaving your house. -Disconnect your outdoor hose and shut off the water source to the line to avoid freezing as temperatures dip. |
