VFW YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST

— Patriot’s Pen essay contest

VFW Post 8109 announced the kick-off for this year’s VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary Patriot’s Pen essay contest, a nationwide competition for students in grades six, seven and eight.

The theme for 2010-2011 is “Does patriotism still matter?” Contestants submit a 300-400 word essay based on the year’s theme.

Submit the entry form along with the essay to Post 8109. Contest deadline is Nov. 1.

For more information, call Schuettpelz 619-8799 or auxiliary president Virginia Hance at 631-7641.

School, Pages 11 on 10/06/2010