GARDINER – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9, Gardiner, presented awards to the Voice of Democracy winners at Gardiner Area High School on Jan. 31. This year’s topic was “My Responsibility to America.” Derek Zack placed first in this audio/essay program. McKale Smart placed second.
Derek was also selected as the District 8 (Kennebec County) winner. Shown from left. first row, are Debra Couture, Post 9; Derek Zack; McKale Smart; second row, Roger McLean, Post 9 commander; Roger Line, Greg Couture and Ted Smith, Post 9.