MLK Committee announces 2010 essay theme

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November 25, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Wed Nov 25, 2009, 07:11 PM CST

The Athens/Limestone Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Planning Committee announces the theme for 2010; it is “How To Create Peace And Unity In The World.” The committee will hold its first planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, at the Limestone County Commission Conference Room on Washington Street. Anyone interested in assisting with the planning of this holiday event is asked to contact Benard Simelton, (256) 426-6406, Limestone County Commissioner David Seibert or Mayor Dan Williams or just attend the meeting.

Criteria and instructions:

• No more than one page typed or written legibly by hand

• A student and not an adult should write the essay (Counselors and parents may assist the students, but make sure it is the student’s words and thoughts.)

• Essay will be graded on grammar, clarity, age appropriateness, and how well you develop the theme.

• Please include the student’s name, age and a phone number on the essay.

• The age categories are 6-12, 13-15 and 16-18.

• The deadline to enter your essay is Jan. 11

• Contact Benard Simelton at (256) 426-6406 or 216-5668 for more information

• The first place winner in each age group will read his or her essay during the program on January 18, at the Alabama Veterans Museum and receive a savings bond. The second and third place winners will also be recognized.

• Mail completed essay to: MLK Essay Contest P.O. Box 1071 Athens, AL 35612 or turn in to Vicki Dowd at the mayor’s office.

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