Not only are the holidays just around the corner, but it's time to submit your original recipes for our annual cookbook and recipe contest. Our committee can't wait to see all the great recipes from our terrific area cooks. Seated from left, reporter Amy Miller and Lifestyle editor Karen Cimms; and standing, advertising

representatives Donna Hall and Darlene Hentosh. This year'scategories include Tailgating, Main Dish & Sides, HolidayCookies and Candy, Desserts,Edible Gifts, and Beverages and Smoothies. A winner will bechosen in each category and a grand prize winner will beselected from the six finalists. Deadline for recipes is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Email recipes to

dhall@tnonline.com or mail to Donna Hall, Times News, P.O. Box 239, Lehighton. For moreinformation and contest rules and guidelines, go to

www.tnonline.com.