ESSAY: Students, pen patriotically

"What did President Abraham Lincoln do for my family?"

This is the theme for the 2012 Patriotic Essay Contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Bishop Kelly Assembly 185, Coeur d'Alene.

Students from public and private schools, as well as home schooled students, are invited to participate in this year's contest. Students must be residents of Kootenai County.

Essays may be submitted March 1 through April 15.

There will be three cash prizes: First prize is $200, second place receives $100 and third place wins $50.

As they have for several years, entries will be judged by The Press editorial staff.

Entry forms are available from your teacher or by calling Graham Crutchfield at 762-0773. A completed entry form must accompany every entry. Entries must be postmarked no later than April 15.

GRAHAM CRUTCHFIELD

Hayden