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Anonymous user Tue Jan 9, 2007 10:50:20 PST
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0 responses 0 comments It's time to pick up your pencils and warm up your typing fingers, because The Southwest Voice is holding an 18-and-under writing contest!
Is there a person of significance in your life? Maybe it is someone from school, at church, or within the community. It could be a grandparent who served in WWII or a teacher who inspires you to succeed.
Your assignment is to interview them and share their stories with our readers! Your entries can be up to 500 words and photos are welcome.
First place winners from each age group will receive a $50 gift certificate to Target.
One grand prize winner will receive an iPod Nano!
Age groups are: 8 to 11;12 to 14; and15 to 18.
Runner-up prizes may also be rewarded based on response.
The grand prize and first-place articles will be published in the Feb. 21 edition of The Southwest Voice. Other outstanding entries will be published as space allows.
The deadline is Feb. 14. It’s very easy to contribute your finished work at the Web site. Just visit: www.swvoice.com then click on “Post Something!” or send your work by e-mail to: lhelper@bakersfield.com
Entries can also be mailed to The Southwest Voice, P.O. Box 80963, Bakersfield, California, 93380.

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