Published June 07. 2012 05:01PM
Ayana Batchelder, 13, an eighth grader from the Panther Valley Middle School, was recognized as the Lansford American Legion's essay winner. Her essay was titled, "Patriotism in Community." Pictured are Mary Lou Check, President, Auxiliary, Lansford American Legion; Ayana Batchelder; and Jack Anderson, Commander, Lansford American Legion Post 123.
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