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    December 18, 2015
    Helping present the awards were VFW Commander Justin Knopf, Voice of Democracy Chairman Leatrice Wirtz, VFW Auxiliary President Sharon Leitheiser and Holy Rosary teacher Cathy Larson. SUBMITTED PHOTO
    Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen recognition
    Democracy has a new voice, and the local VFW post is celebrating it. An awards supper was held on Dec. 8 at the VFW Post 1676, with 68 students...
    News/Detroit LakesDecember 18, 2015 - 5:00am
    September 14, 2015
    VFW looks for $30,000 essay winner
    The VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions strive to showcase the patriotic spirit in today’s youth by helping them understand and appreciate our great nation. Each year, students are invited to submit an essay in response to the question or statement...
    NewsSeptember 14, 2015 - 5:20am
    January 23, 2014
    VFW essay winners awarded
    Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen winners have been selected and recognized. The Voice of Democracy’s theme was “Why I’m Optimistic about our Nation’s Future.” First place winner was Cheyann Vareberg, daughter of Lynn Hendrich, and she received $100. Second place...
    Life/waveJanuary 23, 2014 - 11:00am
    September 25, 2013
    Voice of Democracy contest
    The VFW is seeking students to enter the scholarship program, an audio/essay contest, for ninth through 12th grade. The theme for the Voice of Democracy contest is “Why I’m Optimistic about our Nation’s Future.” Record your original 3-5 minute essay on a standard cassette...
    Life/waveSeptember 25, 2013 - 9:39am
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