Patriot’s Pen VFW District 10, which encompasses Wayne and Lackawanna counties, recently held its annual Patriot’s Pen Awards ceremony to honor the finalists. Seated, from left: Russell Canevari, commander of Jessup VFW Post 5544; Ila Canevari, Valley View Middle School sixth grader, who placed second in the district; Alivia Angerson, LaSalle Academy, eighth grade finalist; and Steve Jackowitz, Jessup VFW junior vice commander. Standing: representing Post 5544 are Ron Sheposh, life member; Brian Tucker, trustee; John Jerome, adjutant; and John Zelinski, life member.
