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Letter to the Editor: Collecting Books for a Cause

Girl Scout Troop 1458 member Julia Ramos is collecting books for a cause.

Dear neighbors:

My name is Julia Ramos from Girl Scout Troop 1458.

I am currently working towards my silver award. For my project I am collecting children's books for the new library at Brookville Children’s Center at AHRC.

My 4-year old sister, Carly, is autistic and attends this school. Carly loves going to school at BCCS and loves to look at books, which is why I am so passionate about this project.

The school has recently built a small library for their classes. However, they have no books to fill it.

I am asking for donations of new or slightly used children’s books to fill the shelves for all of the kids who attend this school.

I have a donation box in front of my door at 118 Lincoln St. in Garden City or I can pick up books at anytime. You can also call me at 516-502-4154.

Thank you for your generosity.

Julia Ramos Troop 1458

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SLJ May 29, 2013 at 08:40 pm
Funny how neither comment addressed John's point. A good one BTW...
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Vincent - I don't care what the cost per child is. The actual costs are for teacher andRead More administrator salaries, benefits, pensions etc. Patti - many of the parents and children are living in apartments and houses, some legally and some not, but definitely not in houses that they own. SLJ - Thank you!
Vincent June 3, 2013 at 07:31 am
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