
Photo by John Drake
Dickens essay and poster contest winners
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Winners of the 2015 Idyllwild School Charles Dickens Essay and Poster Contest were announced Tuesday morning. The contest, in its eleventh year, is sponsored by Mary Austin Scholarships and Grants. Some $550 in cash prizes were awarded. Pictured here from top row left: Suzy Caparelli, Matt Kraemer, Marina Khella, Matt Hamlet, Doug Austin, Sophia Holanda, George Companiott, Vinny Parillo, Donna Mercer and Sierra Barnett; bottom row from left: Sidney Cruz, Abby See, Parker Strunk, Arriana Felix, Zack Zambranao and Izaiah Carmen.

The Soroptimists of Idyllwild is a women’s service club improving the lives of women and girls in our community and around the world. The club is recruiting new members who are business and professional women. Call Karen Doshier at 659-0790 for information.
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