Are you an established or a budding writer? Lambton County's Warden and Organization for Literacy have launched a writing competition. Organization General Manager Noelle Fisher says it's a celebration of our beaches and waterfronts. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Writing-Contest-1.mp3"][/audio] The winners will be announced at the Warden's charity picnic on September 17. The stories may be published in an e-book and to the County's website. Submissions can be dropped off at the Organization's office or forwarded to [email protected]
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