ABOVE: The American Legion Auxiliary Post 314 recently honored the winners of their essay contest. Students wrote an essay on “What Does America the Beautiful Mean to Me” Winners were Addison Hunsberger, grades 5 and 6; and Olivia Sheckler, grades 11 and 12. From left are LaRue Fritz; Olivia Shecker; Shirley Rodgers, Americanism Chairman; and Addison Hunsberger.

RIGHT: Wayne Nothstein, center, accepts a check to the Lehighton Fire Department from members of the Shoemaker-Haydt Unit 314 American Legion Auxiliary members. With him are LaRue Fritz, president, and Wendy Bell, National Security Chairman. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS