Holiday writing contest, youth division 2009
Christmas stories of love, wishes, lessons learned and animals filled our mailbox and inboxes in the past few weeks and we couldn’t have been...
Uncle Leonard
Third place: Maryann Lepovsky, 65, of Lucinda, Pa.
All the lights were out in town except for the bright orange Rexall sign on the corner...
Art Contest Honorable Mention: Claire Morrow
Claire Morrow
Age 11
Homeworth, Ohio
2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners
The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the...
Art Contest Winner: Catherine Stofan
Catherine Stofan
Age 14
Oakdale, Pa.
Art Contest Honorable Mention: Cheyanne Bamfield
Cheyanne Bamfield
Age 15
Cambridge, Ohio
Art Contest Winner: Mellicent Costarella
Mellicent Costarella
Age 11
Hammondsville, Ohio
The Stocking Surprise
Second place: Mark Llewellyn, of New Castle, Pa.
Doreen’s eyes, glassy in this state of reverie, wandered from one hand to the other. Arthritis found...
Art Contest Honorable Mention: Chandler Moorhouse
Chandler Moorhouse
Age 12
New Castle, Pa.
The Win-win
Honorable mention: Sharon Sweda, Huron, Ohio
Jacob slumped as Katherine cleared the table around him. Sensing he'd skip choir rehearsal, she chose to pray, rather...
