Voice of Democracy youth essay winner

On February 5, Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 presented Colton Vik, 1st place winner of Voice of Democracy youth essay competition, with a certificate and a cash award of $200. Left to right, Bob Roche, Youth Essay Program Director, Colton Vik, Bill Tawater, Post Commander. Photo by Esther Roche. On February 7, Bob Roche presented Kaden Anderson, 2nd place winner of Voice of Democracy youth essay competition, with a certificate and a cash award of $100. Not pictured.