WIC 8th Grader State Finalist in VFW Essay Contest

By Kate Collins CRYSTAL FALLS - Marlee Benson, WIC eighth grade student, qualified for the state finals in the Patriot’s Pen essay competition held by the VFW. Benson, accompanied by her parents, traveled to Kalamazoo on Jan. 27 to celebrate with the other state finalists. Benson’s essay was chosen as the 11th place winner in the state of Michigan and garnered her a $500 scholarship. “Marlee is…