LOUISIANA, Mo. — Louisiana Community Betterment is sponsoring the Business Scarecrow Decorating Contest for businesses throughout the Louisiana area.  Businesses wishing to participate must return their entry form along with the $15 entry fee to LCBA by the deadline of Friday, September 29th.  The entry fee covers the cost of 1 – 1×2 wooden cross bar for the scarecrow body and 1 – 3ft. rod to mount the scarecrow on.

The contest judges will be driving the area between Wed., October 11th and Wed., Oct. 18th to select the winners.  The 3 winners will be announced on Friday, October 20th.  A 1st, 2nd. and 3rd. place trophy will be awarded to the winners for “bragging rights!”

“This is such a fun way to get our community decorated for the Fall season, the upcoming Colorfest, and a little “friendly competition” among friends is always a great way to inspire creativity,” stated Diana Huckstep, LCBA Chairperson.

Applications have been distributed, but if your business did not receive an entry form and you would like to take part in the contest, please contact Diana Huckstep at: 314-640-4420.  She will make sure that an application is delivered to you promptly.