Aviation contest open to elementary students

Elementary students can express their creativity through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's annual aviation contest.

"The History of Flight" is the theme this year, according to PennDOT.

Entries will be judged in two divisions: first through third grades, and fourth and fifth grades.

There will be 22 statewide winners, with one winner from each division selected from each of PennDOT's 11 district offices.

Artwork should be submitted on 8.5-by-11-inch or 9-by-12-inch paper. The pieces should not be framed, matted, or laminated. All work must be done by hand -- with an exception for children with physical challenges.

Contest flyers are available at www.dot.state.pa.us. Click on the "Aviation and Rail Freight" link.

Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 16. Send entries to: Bureau of Aviation, c/o Eric Locke, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120 or PO Box 3457, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0064.