Freemond Madson VFW 447 and its auxiliary have announced the winners for the Patriot Pen contest. First place was Lyrik Blake. Pictured from left to right are Marilyn Danielson, youth activities chairwoman, Thalia Madrigal, Rachel Barnick, Lyrik Blake, Kalli Citurs and Jennifer Vonek. Not pictured is Brynn Hable. This years theme was “Are You Proud of Your Country?” Each essay was 300-400 words. It is time to start thinking of the 2012-13 theme “What I Would Tell America’s Founding Fathers” due Nov. 1. For more information call Danielsen at 373-0518.