"Walter and Louise Sommers English Language Tutor Award" recipient
The “Walter and Louise Sommers English Language tutor Award”, was initiated by the Sommers’ children and great-grand children to honor Walter and Louise’s dedication to VCPL’s ESL Program. Pictured (L-R) are Susan Jakaitis, manager of VCPL’s LifeLong Learning Center and Char Minnette, recipient of the 2010 award.
Edward N. Howrd Literacy Award Winners
Partners Advancing Literacy Skills (PALS)was the 2010 recipient of the Edward N. Howard Literacy award for supporting the goals of the WVLC. B.J. Howard presented the award at the “Dessert and a Good Book” event. This annual award was initiated in 1991.
Dessert and a Good Book
Coordinated by Vigo CountyPublic Library’s LifeLong Learning Center, the WVLC’s annual volunteer recognition event, “Dessert and a Good Book” offers a dessert buffet and a free book for all attendees. The 2010 event was hosted by WVLC, the VCPL, and Altrusa International of Terre Haute.
