Thought you might be interested.  I hope you participate, or at least
pay it forward.

Happy Teaching,

Teresa
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"PEOPLE SPEAK ABOUT PARKS" CONTEST Celebrates Oklahoma's Centennial
Anniversary


STILLWATER, OK-October 18, 2006

Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation
Department will join citizens across the state in commemoration of
Oklahoma's Centennial Anniversary. As part of the centennial
celebration, OSU and OTRD will sponsor an essay and drawing contest to
find out what Oklahoma parks mean to Oklahoma citizens.

The "People Speak About Parks" essay and drawing contest is open to any
Oklahoma citizen from grade school to adults. Contest participants are
to think about fun times they have experienced in Oklahoma parks. The
parks may include a neighborhood, city, county, state park or federal
recreation area. Each participant is asked to write an original essay
(1000 word maximum) or draw an original picture (or create one of each)
of what parks mean to her/him.

Project director, Dr. Deb Jordan, says, "If you enjoy outdoor
recreation, this is a wonderful opportunity to share your thoughts and
creativity. We want to know how you enjoy your time in a park."

Top winners in each age group will receive gifts and prizes such as a
2-day stay for four persons at a state park, outdoor equipment and gear,
and framed copies of their essays and drawings. In addition, winners
will receive recognition by the governor at the centennial celebration
and their creations will be displayed at Oklahoma Welcome Centers.

To find out more about the "People Speak About Parks" contest, visit the
okparks.okstate.edu website or send an email to [log in to unmask] for
an entry form and release statement. Submit written essays or drawings
from November 1 until March 1, 2007.