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Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia

28 May 2000

Page 15

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

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May 28, 2000

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15

Liars Contest returns to Charleston for annual tale tellers

In West Virginia Charleston hosts Vandalia Gathering as storytellers compete in the Liars Contest. Bil l Sepp, five time winner, emphasizes tall tales start from truth and grow. judges like Bonnie Collins and Ken Sullivan note oral tradition is a rural Appalachian staple shaping local culture.

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Charleston Bill Sepp West Virginia Hich Sepp Bonnie Collins Collins West Virginia Yesteryear Ken Sullivan Bil Lepp Lepp State Capitol
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What makes a good lie well told says WV contest judges

Bil Lepp advises knowing your audience and preparing a solid story told well. Ken Sullivan emphasizes humor and a concise structure with many laugh lines. John Lilly notes lies should feel true, begin from a real scene and be believably embellished. Marc Harshman highlights well written, fully developed stories over simple jokes.

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Ken Sullivan Marc Harshman
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Underwood says bond sale not affected by resignation

Gov Cecil Underwood asserts a plan to sell 4 billion in pension bonds remains viable despite Administration Secretary Joe Markus quitting for a Florida software job. He says the retirement funds refinancing is not dead and that pension obligations won’t vanish with his departure. Federal subpoenas touch the plan as legislators have tentatively approved it.

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