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On Jan. 14 American Legion Joseph P. Chaisson Post 41 of Milo conducted the annual Oratorical Contest in which Thomas Diaz of Penquis Valley High School, pictured with Post Commander Terry Knowles, was awarded a Gold medal, Certificate of Honorary participation and a check for $125.
Photo courtesy of American Legion Post 41 Historian Richard L Graves Sr.
Diaz spoke on citizen participation regarding the Constitution and Bill of Rights. He will participate in the American Legion 14th District (Piscataquis County) contest Jan. 30. The Oratorical Contest is a national program of the American Legion and can lead to a $25,000 scholarship for the winner at national level.
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