Azusa Unified School District Board of Education and ribbon winner left to right: Dr. Barbara Dickerson, board member, Norma Fernandez, Pilar Perello, (back) Margaret Lamarre, Diana Estrello, Veronika Delvaux (instructor), Burt Hamilton, board member; Front row from right to left: Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez, board member, Student voice on the board; Annie Mae Soliz (holding her winning afghan; Ria Benbow, program coordinator Azusa Adult School; and Maria Estrada. Missing students are: Anita Catalano and Bobbie Davis. Missing in the picture is board president Ilean M. Ochoa and Rosemarie Garcia. Mrs. Ochoa was presiding over the meeting but somehow didn't make it into the picture.

Our ribbon winners from both classes were recognized at the school board meeting last Tuesday. Every one received a nice Certificate of Achievement. This year’s winners are: Pilar Perello from the Tuesday class) recognized for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place knitting and crocheting; Bobbie Davis two 2nd and a 3rd places; Margaret Lamarre received a 2nd place for her knitted afghan. Margaret participates in the Thursday AM class; Diana Estrello, Tuesday class won a second place for her crochet afghan and a 3rd place for her shawl. Norma Fernandez placed 2nd and Maria Estrada won a 3rd place for her very first knitted project ever, a pair of green baby booties. Annie Mae Soliz who participates every year at the fair won a second place for her gorgeous colorful afghan. Annie is our most experienced fair winner ever. Anita Catalano won a third place for her blue knitted short sleeves sweater and a first place for her Fair Isle needle bag. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!