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Anderson winner of Americanism Essay Contest

Faith Anderson has received notice that she is the winner of the northwestern division – Class IV American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest at the national level. Anderson competed locally, at the state level and finally at the national level.

As the winner, Anderson will receive $50 plus $50 will be donated in her name to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Children of Warriors National President’s Scholarship fund.

Faith is the daughter of Gary and Zeta Anderson. Following is an excerpt from the winning essay entitled: How can we address the health and well-being of our vete...