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Rappahannock
in the 21st
Century;
Essay contest
An essay contest entitled, Thinking About Rappahannock: Today and Tomorrow is being sponsored by the Rappahannock National Bank, Trash Free Rappahannock, Hampton Foundation and the Rappahannock News.
As we enter a new century, this contest is intended to stimulate thought and discussion within the county about the qualities that make Rappahannock a special place and how to preserve what is important.
There will be two age groups: one for 18 and over and one for under 18. \ Guidelines will be the
| same for each age group. I ! 1. These are personal Assays which should address two questions:
a. What are the qualities of county life the writer values most today?
b. What should the county leadership do in the coming years to preserve what the writer values?
2. Length: 800 words or
i 3. Prizes: $500 for 18 and oyer; $400 for under 18.
4. Award criteria: responsiveness to questions, quality «f writing, content. !! 5. Deadline for submissions: March 22, 2000. Send to: Rappahannock News, Essay Response, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747.
6. Award panel will be comprised of Pete Estes, Judge R.V. Snead and Linda Dietel.
7. Winning essays will be published in the Rappahannock News and on Rappnet. ' 8. Prize sponsors: Hampton Eoundatibn, Rappahannock National Bank, TVash Free Rappahannock and Rappahannock News.
E-mail your response to bwayland@timespapers.com or send to P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747.
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