The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

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The Top 3 essays were written by, from left to right: Viviana Delacruz, first place; Caleb Tripp, second place; and Reed Baker, third place. They each received a certificate and a small cash award. Also pictured are Legion Commanders Paul Heitritter, Melvin; Roy Wohlert, Hartley; and Fred Anema, Sanborn; and fifth and sixth grade language arts teacher Angie Mayer.