Purpose of Meeting
The Public is welcome to the Community Room to hear the Grant Sweet Memorial Essay Winners read their work, and be awarded medals and prizes.
The contest is held in memory of Grant Sweet, Cromaine’s former Building Manager, who dedicated many years to the Library before his passing in 2010. Grant was deeply committed to honoring veterans and participated annually in a cross-country motorcycle ride to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC.
To honor Grant’s legacy and his passion for veterans, Cromaine Library encourages local youth to participate in this year’s essay contest. Participants are asked to interview a local veteran or active-duty service person and write a short essay on the theme “What it means to serve your Country.”
Cash prizes for 1st-3rd placing essayists are provided by the Friends of Cromaine Library and American Legion Post 415 of Hartland, MI.
Please arrive in time for a prompt 6 pm start; no registration is required.