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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, March 26, 1993                   TAG: 9303260559
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A-14   EDITION: METRO 
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POSITIVE EVENTS DON'T MAKE THE NEWS

I WOULDN'T want to diminish the importance of the stories on Franklin County High School during the first weekend in March or the people involved, but it concerns me when the news media choose to ignore positive projects involving area kids.

On March 6, Franklin County High School hosted the first Piedmont Regional Competition of Odyssey of the Mind. One thousand kids, parents and volunteers participated in this program that encourages creativity and teamwork in finding solutions to long-term problems.

Thanks to Franklin County High School and the co-directors from Bedford and Franklin counties for providing a wonderful first-time experience. NICOLE SHEPPARD VINTON

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