On April 7, the SCFOL announced the winners of the 2008 Writing For Literacy contest at an awards ceremony held at the San Carlos Library. All together, there were 68 entrants from 5 local schools. Congratulations to all of the students, their parents, teachers, and schools. We were lucky enough to be able to send 5 of our local winners on to compete in the city-wide contest. City-wide, Grand Prize Winners, at each grade level, will be announced on May 1, 2008, at the Balboa Park Club. Each local winner received a certificate from Council member Jim Madaffer, and a $25 gift certificate from Barnes and Nobles.

This years winners from Patrick Henry are 10th graders, Suzanna Osuna and Jordan Hart. Both had their essays entered in the city-wide competition.

Pershings 8th grader, Sharona Silverstein, won at her grade level, and her essay was also entered in the city-wide competition.

Fourth graders from Dallaird, Paul Osuna, Diego Mateus, and Michael Wehrmeyer; from Benchley-Weinberger, Jessica Young, Aeliana Hubbell and Daniela Vesprini-Heidrich; and from Gage Natalie Stoklosa, were all local winners. The essays of Paul and Jessica were sent on to compete city-wide.

A big Thank You must also go to the dedicated contest judges, Dorothy Dougherty, Jeanne Dye, Margy Forbis, Burl Hogins, Flora Hogins, Inez Jacobson, Ann McDonald, Joanne Prescott, Barbara Woodhall, and Dan Yelvington.

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Just an FYI: The Greater Friends of the Library recently voted to raise the price of Friends of the Library Membership dues in all categories. Price increases will not take place until January, 2009, so now is the time to buy a lifetime membership for yourself, family member, favorite teacher, etc.

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