[Leica] A bit off topic but..

[mbretschneider@juno.com (mark Bretschneider)]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic for Leica but it is propbably of
interest to many.

A government sponsored Photography contest with a big travel prize to a
warm climate.

Here is what  it says:
CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA USA
NEWS RELEASE
From: pictureparadise
Subject: NEW PHOTO CONTEST
Released      Vicki Perron -  R. Specialist 
CITY OF CAPE CORAL 
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.
Phone - 941-574-0806
    
DO NOT PUBLISH ABOVE INFORMATION

Cape Coral Florida, USA  - Jan 4th.  1999

Win a vacation in paradise!

The City of Cape Coral Florida, Parks and Recreation Dept. has announced
AVATAR's PictureParadise photography contest with a GRAND PRIZE of a
weeks stay for two in Paradise - South West Florida,  including
transportation courtesy of All Ports Travel Inc. ,accommodations, meals,
tours, entertainment and more. First, second and third prizes will be
awarded and will consist of travel accomodations, and additional items of
photographic equipment.

The contest is open to any one of 18 years of age or older and is a
judged photo contest with the theme - Picture Paradise - with entrants
urged to submit their portrayal of Paradise.   Entries of 3 1/2 x 5 up to
8x10 prints as well as 35mm slides are acceptable and can portray any
subject representing the photographer's idea of paradise.  Any entry with
a recognizable image must have an accompanying model release.

For full rules and information  make a request  to:

 Pictureparadise@Juno.com

Or             PictureParadise
                 City of Cape Coral
                 Yacht Club Community Park
                 5819 Driftwood Parkway
                 Cape Coral Fl 33904 USA


For Information on AVATAR HOMES  - 1-800-944-7724
For Information on ALL PORTS TRAVEL - 1-877-255-7678



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