Senior Photo Contest Winners

Books/Library

1st: “You Can Read Anywhere” by Janet Stoner

2nd:“Abby’s Favorite Book” by Larry Ray

3rd: “Book Club” by Jean Miller

Portrait

1st: “Flower Girl” by Rose Cebular

2nd: “Faraway Thoughts” by Jeanne Schopf

3rd: “Climbing” by Janet Stoner

Landscape/Nature

1st: “Horses Saying Hello” by Rose Cebular

2nd: “Waterlily Penny Pitch” by Larry Ray

3rd: “Fishing” by Janet Stoner

Black & White

1st: “Calculating Cat” by Rose Cebular

2nd: “Breakfast Feast” by Jeanne Schopf

3rd: “Sheets to the Wind” by Larry Ray

Still Life

1st: “Late Summer Crop” by Janet Stoner

2nd: “Standing Guard” by Larry Ray

3rd: “Harvest Sunday” by Jeanne Schopf

Basket Weaving Class

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

5:00-8:00PM in the multi-purpose room

This is a three hour basket making class. While learning to make a muffin basket you will also learn about baskets made long ago. The class has a materials fee of $10.00 which includes all supplies, materials and instruction. Our instructor is Cindy Seaton who lives in a small farmette north of Lititz. She has been making baskets for twenty years. She also demonstrates basketry at the Landis Valley Museum.

For more information, call 717-738-9291, x104 and ask for Donna.

Senior Beginner Computer Classes, Session 2

Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 6-7PM

The Senior Beginner Computer Classes, Sessions 1 & 2 are geared to people who need a slower pace to become familiar with using a computer. Computer basics will be covered in these classes so you do not need to have any computer experience to attend. By the end of three classes you will have a better understanding of how computers work and feel more confident using a computer.

No prerequisite. This class is structured for people with no computer experience but is also open to those who would like a slower paced class. Sign up is for all three classes.

Covered in class
23th: Computer hardware and software, using Windows, mouse and keyboard.
30th: More using Windows, mouse and keyboard, using WordPad or WORD
26th: My Documents and the use of folders

*Sign up in person at the library. $5.00 refundable deposit needed to reserve a spot.

For more information call 717-738-9291, x104 and ask for Donna.

Young at Heart Photography Contest

Contest Rules

1. Open to persons of the age of 55 and older.
2. All photo entries must have been taken within the last 12 months.
3. The contest is designated for amateur photographers.
4. Participants can submit one entry per category.
5. Photographs should be no smaller than 5x7 in size.
6. The submitted photos must be the photographer’s original work.
7. Any photographs considered extremely offensive or lewd will be excluded from display.
8. All entries will be hung on display and judged by the general public.
9. Library staff may submit photo entries but is not eligible to win a price.
10. Photos including people will need a signed model release form from each person.
11. All photos, negatives and disks become property of the Ephrata Public Library and may appear on any of the library’s exhibits or printed materials.

Photo Categories

• Book/Library related
• Landscape/Nature
• Black & White
• Portrait
• Still Life

How to Enter

• Pick up an entry form at the circulation desk.
• Submit your photo entries to the Ephrata Public Library by Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
• Include your name and contact information, title of the photo, entry category, and a brief statement about where and when the photo was taken.

Judging

• Judging will take place from Thursday, November 1^st until Friday, November 16^th.
• The entries will be on display for the public to view and judge.
• Judging forms will be available for people to place their votes.
• There will be a first, second and third place winner in each category.
• Winners will be announced on Monday, November 19^th at 6:00PM.
• Winners need not be present to win.