There was anguish in the voice of Sylvester Van Oort, the keynote speaker at Sisters’ Memorial Day service, held at the Village Green on Monday.
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Sisters student honored for essay Tuesday, December 15, 2020 11:46 AM Pictured left to right: Vice Commander Earl Schroeder, Quartermaster Jeff Mackey, Commander Pat Bowe, award winner Anna R. Mensing and Service Officer Bill Anttila.
photo provided On Thursday, December 10, the Sisters VFW Post 8138 presented the 2019-2020 Voice Of Democracy award to Anna R. Mensing. Anna was presented a letter of achievement and commendation as well as a check for $400 in front of Sisters High School to comply with COVID-19 requirements.
Bill Anttila reported that “Masks were removed in 38 degree temperatures with a deep breath to take the photo.”
This is the second year in a row that Anna, a senior, has won this prestigious award.