Bria Gorton is the winner of the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest for 2012. This contest is sponsored by the Freemond Madson VFW 447 and its auxiliary. Gorton won $100 from the local VFW and Auxiliary and her artwork was sent on to the district level. If you are a student in grades 9-12 and would like to participate or receive more information about this program, please contact Marilyn Danielsen at 373-0518. The deadline for entries is March 31, 2013. Pictured from left is Marilyn Danielsen, youth activities chairman, Bria Gorton and Eunice Hatleli, Auxiliary president. -- Submitted