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Create a drag and drop exercise for your learner to practice on.

Have you ever told someone that 1 in 4 adults can't read and they look at you as if you must be crazy?

Well here are the facts and the research behind this astounding fact.

"President-elect Barack Obama has said:

When you choose to serve - whether it’s your nation, your community or simply your neighborhood - you are connected to that fundamental American ideal that we want life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness not just for ourselves, but for all Americans. That’s why it’s called the American dream."

Are you looking to give a book as a gift?
Take a look at the New York Times list of 100 Notable Books of 2008.

Do you have a list you would to share?
Send it to me at FROC Secretary

Theresa Cisneros, City Editor of the OCR Orange City News posted my News Release about new tutors, Melvina Westfall and Carolyn Aguilar on the Orange County Register website for Local News in Orange giving Bob West a byline. SCLLN.org has the full context of the article. Orange County Register article
The Buena Park/Anaheim Independent requested photos of new tutors Christine Bougher and Pat Tonini to use with an article that will be run this week.
The OCR Saddleback Valley News has requested a photo of new tutor, Carol Prabhu.
The OCR Aliso Viejo News requested a photo of new tutor, Alison Schultz. A short article plus the photo was posted in the Online Edition of the OC Register in the Local News section for Aliso Viejo for November 19.
The entire News Release copy with a byline by Bob West for new tutor, Christine Bougher, was posted in the November 17 Online Edition of the OC Register in the Local News section for Anaheim. Orange County Register article

We had ourselves a Round Up!
We rounded everybody up for the READ/OC 14th Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation Celebration (AFPAC) on Saturday, September 6, 2008. It sure was a "Hoot and a Holler" for everyone. We rustled up some good ole Barbeque in addition to lots of fun and games. We had some fun, Western style! We sure are glad you joined us!
See the pictures here.

The Senate Republican plan contains specific recommendations for cuts or suspension of programs operated by the State Library. In most cases, the Senate Republicans recommend that the majority of the library programs be reduced by 10 percent, not the 5 percent reduction that the Budget Conference Committee ultimately adopted. Specifically, the Senate Republicans are proposing:

The IRS has acknowledged the soaring cost of gas by raising the tax deduction for mileage to 58.5 cents per mile - but the rate for driving by volunteers remains at 14 cents, as it has for 10 years. Susan J. Ellis's article examines this unfair treatment of volunteers and urges a write-in campaign to make some much-needed changes.

What Can We Do? Get involved!

The only way to change the current mileage deduction is through the legislative process. Congress must pass a law and the President must sign it.

Write to your Representatives and Senators, and get everyone you know to write too. You can make a difference. This is the sample letter from her article that can be inserted into an e-mail or printed for a letter.

You can find out who your Representative is and e-mail them by using this form at the U.S. House of Representatives website.

You can e-mail Senator Feinstein from her website.

You can e-mail Senator Boxer from her website.

This is easy to do when you use these links! So tell your friends to come here, use these links, and make a difference.