Color this photo and drop off or mail to Combined Community Services, 1195 Mariners Drive, Warsaw, before 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30,

News Release

WARSAW — Christmas will be here before you know it and that means it’s time for this year’s gingerbread coloring contest.

Children ages 4 to 12 should begin pulling out their crayons, colored pencils and markers for a chance to win. The picture is included in this week’s edition of ‘the PAPER’ and should be colored to the very best of the child’s ability. In order to qualify, entries must be dropped off or mailed by 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Combined Community Services, 1195 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.

A first, second and third place winner will be selected from the following age groups: ages 4-6, ages 7-9 and ages 10-12. The Papers Inc. will be furnishing the cash prizes to the coloring contest winners. The first place prize is $15 and for second place is $10.

The individuals coming in third place will be awarded $8.

Winners will be announced in the Wednesday, Dec. 16, edition of ‘the PAPER.’ The winners will be contacted and a group photo will be taken at CCS prior to the announcement.

This contest is sponsored by Beacon Credit Union, Medtronic, First Federal Savings Bank, Lake City Bank and DePuy Synthes.