Congratulations to the following individuals who received awards for the volunteer work they to do battle illiteracy in our community. They were honored at a celebration at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley on October 8th
Large Business: Deere and Company; Non-Profit: Broadway Presbyterian Church. Individuals: Joan Hodskins; Don Davis; Dorothea Duncan; Judy Rullman; Gary Forret; Richard Yerington; Maria Monserral Magallon-Perez. The Sister Camille Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Dr. R. Josef Hofmann.
In addition to recognizing volunteers, a scholarship was awarded to Ms. Devin Morrison, who is pursuing a post-secondary degree at Black Hawk College after achieving her GED.
Event attendees were privileged to hear a keynote presentation by Gary Metivier who gave insight as to why 4th and 5th grade boys stop reading for pleasure.
If you would like information on how to get involved in Bi-State Literacy Council or as a Literacy Volunteer, contact Julie Ross at 309-793-4425 jross@wiaaa.org.
