VFW presents multiple awards

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recognized a number of community members at its meeting on Sunday, Jan. 7, for their patriotism, accomplishments and service. The first presentations awarded scholarships to the students who won the VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen essay contests based on this year's theme of “How Are You Inspired by America?” Delano Stiles won the Patriot's Pen essay contest for middle school students which, according to the VFW national website, “encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society.” “You wrote an amazing essay,” said Post 251 Commander