Paityn Barkman and Ryleigh Sondgeroth receive awards.
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Above: Mendota VFW Post 4079 honored Paityn Barkman, center, with an award for her participation in the Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contest. She was a first-place winner in her category. Presenting the award to Barkman is Post Commander Ron Cisco, left, and her grandfather, Past Commander Pete Knowlton. Barkman is a student at Mendota High School.
Below: Mendota VFW Post 4079 honored Ryleigh Sondgeroth, center, with an award for her participation in the Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contest. She was a first-place winner in her category. Presenting the award to Sondgeroth is Post Commander Ron Cisco, left, and Post Adjutant Phil Harth. Sondgeroth is a student at Holy Cross in Mendota. (Photos contributed)
