Applause: Good news in Ocala/Marion County for Dec. 13, 2020
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VFW honors local students and teachers
Veterans of Foreign Wars McCullough-Mixson Post 4209 in Ocala recently hosted a gathering to recognize the local winners of two VFW-sponsored patriotic essay competitions.
The contests have local, state and national eliminations, and top national level prizes in the contests include a $30,000 scholarship.
Three area teachers were also recognized at the gathering.
The Patriot s Pen contest is open to students in grades 6 to 8. They are required to write an essay from 300 to 400 words on a patriotic theme, which this year was What is patriotism to me?