The Lunenburg County Historical Society recently announced the winners of its annual essay contest open to all eighth grade students in Lunenburg County. The essay topic was “How My

Family Got to Lunenburg.” Willard Hazlewood represented the historical society at the presentation of certificates and cash awards to the winners. Pictured are from left, Hazelwood, Alyssa

Rinaldo, first place; Sarah Stone, second place; Ethan Currin, third place; Magdelyn De La Cruz, honorable mention and Brenda Wade, contest coordinator. The judges commented on both the

interesting content of the essays and the writing style that immediately captured the reader’s attention.