Cottonwood Chronicle

Hannah Schwartz receives the awards as winner of the local post's Voice of Democracy contest. She is shown with Post Commander Dave Frei and former Post Commander and now Department of Idaho Commander Joe Riener.

Hannah Schwartz shares her winning Voice of Democracy speech with those in attendance.

Jailyn Johnson receives her awards as winner of the post's Patriot's Pen contest.

Jailyn Johnson reads her winning essay to the crowd in attendance.

Julia Wassmuth was awarded 2nd place in the Voice of Democracy contest. Third place winner Sarah Waters was unable to attend.

Tess Goeckner receives the award for placing third in the Patriot's Pen contest. 2nd place winner Audra Spencer was unable to attend.
Of note: Schwartz, Wassmuth and Goeckner are all first cousins and granddaughters of Joyce Goeckner.

Pat Madden receives a 15 year pin for 15 years as a paid member of the VFW. Several other pins were to be given out but those recipients were unable to attend.

VFW Department of Idaho Commander (state commander) Joe Riener gave a speech about what the VFW does boih locally and nationally.