Letter: Calling all writers for annual Patriot Pen contest

Hollister VFW Post 9242 will award a $100 check to the winner of this year’s Patriot Pen Essay Contest, and $25 checks to runner-ups. The contest is open to students in grades 6-8 in public, private schools as well as home school students. Rules and entry forms may be obtained at the office of the county superintendent on Fifth Street or at vfw.org. The deadline for submission is Nov. 1. This year’s theme is “What Patriotism means to me”. Any school that would like me to come speak to students about this contest can call to arrange a visit. Entries may be submitted to my address. Call (831) 638-1703 or my address is 860 Marne Drive, Hollister, 95023.
Bob Burnham, Hollister