Three students at Covington Middle School were recently named winners of the Clifton Forge Elks Lodge No. 1065 Essay Contest. From left: CMS Assistant Principal Marty Wood, Lelia Balser, second place; Bella Balser, third place; Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Lana Dotson; and first-place winner Bailey Ginger. The students are seventh graders. (AHPS Photo)