Congratulations to:

Elementary

1st place – “The Adventures of Scott and the Dolphin”
Walker Wright — Cypress Ridge Elementary – 5^th grade

2nd place – “The Golden Rule”
Daniel West — Cypress Ridge Elementary – 5^th grade

3rd place – “The Charm”
Dakota Rae Engel — Spring Creek Elementary – 5^th grade

Read the essays online!!  elementary-winning-essays Fall 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 23, 2008
Release #08-404

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 448-6728
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following  consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Harry Potter Bookends

Units: About 36,000

Importer: Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.

Hazard: The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves poly-stone bookends painted and shaped in the characters of the Harry Potter book series. Bookend characters include Harry  Potter, Hedwig and Hermione, and Crookshank.

Sold at: Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.

Manufactured in: Hong Kong

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bookends away from children and return them to Giftco for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Giftco Inc. toll-free at (888) 448-6728 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit  the firm’s Web site at http://mail.giftcoinc.com

To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08404.html

Write a fantastic story in 500 words or less and earn your chance at one of three great prizes!

1st place: $100   2nd place: $75   3rd place: $50

There are three categories: 4th-5th grade; 6th – 8th grade; and 9th – 12th grade

DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15, 2008!!

All Lake County students are aligible to enter. Entries must be presented in English and be the original work of the student. Only one entry per studet. All entries are free and must be accompanied by a signed 2008 Entry Form (available at the library or email leesburgyouthservices[at]gmail[dot]com)

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The Friends of the Library are sponsoring an essay contest for grades 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12. In honor of National Poetry Month simply write 500 words or less interpreting Elizabeth Barret Browning’s famous Sonnet #43:

How Do I Love Thee?

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.

I love thee to the level of everyday’s

Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.