Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid West Mifflin Commander Jake Bradich gave
recognition medals and $100 each to local winners of the annual Voice of Democracy and
Patriot’s Pen contests at the post’s monthly meeting Nov. 30 at the Thompson Run Athletic
Association. Pictured with him are scholarship awardees Reagan Rubright, Kada Jackel,
Nicholas Kosuda and Dylan Ruffing. Since receiving its charter in 1991, VFW Post 914 West
Mifflin has awarded more than $15,000 in student scholarships.
As the Patriot’s Pen award winner,
Kosuda also earned the chance to
advance to the next level of competition
in the VFW’s youth essay contest. The top
Patriot’s Pen competitors selected from
each state can earn awards, as well as a top
prize of $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid
trip to Washington, D.C.
In addition to the Patriot’s Pen and
VOD contests, VFW Post 914 also
sponsors the annual Walt Kuczma
scholarship program. Named after the
post’s founder and first commander,
the Kuczma scholarships are awarded
each year to graduating seniors at West
Mifflin Area High School, and provide
cash awards to three students seeking
postsecondary education. All applicants
for the scholarships must have had a
family member who served honorably in
the United States Armed Forces. Those
interested in applying should contact the
high school guidance office.
Since receiving its charter in 1991,
VFW Post 914 West Mifflin has
awarded more than $15,000 in student
scholarships.
For more information about VFW Post
914 and its activities, visit the group’s
website at traa.weebly.com/vfw-post-914.
html or contact Commander Bradich at
412.464.9838.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ANNOUNCES ANNUAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
POSTER CONTEST
The Allegheny County Health
Department (ACHD) is continuing its
tradition of holding an environmental
poster contest for middle school
studen