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                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, March 7, 1991                   TAG: 9103070191
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B-6   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: BIG STONE GAP                                LENGTH: Short


JOHN FOX FESTIVAL SEEKS SHORT STORIES

A short-story contest offering prizes of $100, $50 and $25 will be part of the 15th annual John Fox Jr. Festival here in April.

It is open to writers of all ages, and sponsored by Lonesome Pine Properties. Winners will be announced April 23 at Mountain Empire Community College during the festival.

Stories should be limited to 1,500 words, typed, double-spaced and mailed with the contestant's name, address and telephone number to Lonesome Pine Short Story Contest, Community Relations Department, Mountain Empire Community College, Drawer 700, Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219. The entry deadline is April 1.

A regional Appachian theme is suggested but not required.

- Southwest bureau



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