Springfield Elks Lodge annually holds a Drug Awareness essay contest for all 5th graders at Union Street School. This years theme/subject was titled, “Drug Abuse No Excuse”. Elks Drug Awareness chairman Jim Kirkwood awarded six prizes to the following students.Third place winners were, Camryn Jarvis and Carmen Cawvey who received a prize of $10 each. 2nd place winners were Brielle Pelletier and Austin Payton were awarded $15 each. 1st place was Logan Merrow and Madison Streeter who received a 20″ Mountain Bike and $25 each.
Shown are recent winners of the Springfield Elks Lodge 1560, Drug awareness essay contest winners. L to r; Principal David Cohen, Camryn Jarvis, Carmen Cawvey, Brielle Pelletier, Austin Payton, Merrow Logan, Madison Streeter, followed by Elks Exalted Ruler Carolee Murchie and Elks chairman Jim Kirkwood.
News item submitted by Michael Gunn