Annual poster contest is underway
Area students in western Bonner County are invited to enter the annual Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl poster contest. The contest, now under way, is open to students in the first through fifth grader. Above is the national of last year’s contest.
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The annual Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl poster contest is underway in West Bonner County for its first through fifth graders.
Students can easily participate with their teachers or home schoolers can pick up entries at the West Bonner County Library in Priest River. Call 208-443-2516 or email paunan@idl.idaho.gov and entry forms and rules will be provided.
Each year in western Bonner County, the contest is sponsored by the National Garden Clubs, the U.S. Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands, Priest Lake.
Each poster has to picture either Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl and contain their special message: “Only You can Prevent Wildfires!” for Smokey and “Lend a Hand – Care for the Land!” for Woodsy.
Posters need to be on 11-inch by 17-inch paper and crayons, markers, pencils and paints can be used. The deadline for submission is Nov. 15 and the library or the schools will hold completed posters.
After judging at the local level, winners go to state level and, if winning at state, go to regional and then national.