06
Nov
Cindy Briggs is a fighter. “I found out I had cancer in February of 2012,” Briggs said. “I had ovarian and uterine cancer.” She had surgery immediately after her diagnosis, and learned once she recovered, she would have to follow up with chemotherapy treatments. “Almost immediately, your hair starts to fall out,” said Briggs. “As someone who’s […]
24
Oct
Rancho San Dieguito – Preschool Literacy Event
While supplies lasted, preschoolers, who have a library card and attend the Preschool Literacy Event on Oct. 24 at the Encinitas County Library, received a book bag and a special T-shirt to commemorate the day. This congratulates them for their involvement in the library’s audacious goal: in 2015, 1,000 preschoolers will read 1,00 books before […]
25
Nov
San Pedro-South Bay – New Books
I arrived early, a bit apprehensive about what my duties might entail. Although I’d been a member of the Assistance League of San Pedro/South Bay for several years, I’d never worked on Operation School Bell. Like me, most of the children had been uneasy upon arrival, not knowing where they were going or what they’d […]
25
Aug
Thank you for helping one of my impoverished 2nd grade students. I wrote a poem to try and convey just how much you helped her. Little cold feet are under the desk. Out of their shoes and looking a mess. Little red toes are curled up really tight. Hoping teacher won’t notice the sight. Little […]
