Ohio House Representative Todd Book, the Portsmouth (OH) Public Library and the McKell (KY) Public Library of Greenup County would like to extend an invitation to those interested in bringing a new perspective as to the theory behind the face on the eight-ton ton rock that was resurrected from the mystifying depths of the Ohio River to enter the “Rock This Essay” Tall Tale contest!
This particular contest is open to anyone interested in participating, as it is being offered both locally, meaning those residing within 50 miles of “the rock” and nationally. However nationally, the contest is only open to those ages 18 and over. Categories for local entries include: ages 12 and under, ages 13-17, and ages 18 and older.
Prizes: (Locally) Age 12 and under—$50.00, Age 13—17—$75.00, Ages 18 and over—$250.00, and all local winners will receive a $50 gas card to get you to the “Portsmouth Rock Festival” on July 5, 2008. (Nationally) The national winner must be 18 or older, as the prize includes travel expenses to Portsmouth, Ohio (which includes airfare and accommodations) to present their winning essay at the first ever “Portsmouth Rock Festival” that will be held on July 5, 2008 on the bank of the Ohio River, in addition to a $250.00 First place cash prize.