Deadline Extended for Essay Contest

 The deadline for the essay contest sponsored by the Tioga County Democratic Committee has been extended to May 10, 2006. This deadline is final and will not change.

 The essay topic is "The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America".

 The contest is open to high school aged students in Tioga County regardless of creed, color, gender, or political affiliation.

 The winner of the contest will receive a $200 saving bond as well as free admission for themselves and one guest to the committee's Democratic Spring Dinner, the theme of which is ‘Supporting Our Troops, Honoring Our Heroes" to be held May 19, 2006, at Shepard Hills Country Club in Waverly.

 Essays should be between 450 and 550 words. Please include the name of your school with your essay.

 Entries should be sent to Marcia Kiechle via e-mail to  mkiechle@peoplepc.com or regular mail to 7126 West Creek Rd., Berkshire, NY 13736.

 The First Amendment to the Constitution reads as follows: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."