Editor:

The Eastern Shore Literacy Council thanks the community for its generous support of the first annual Cinco de Mayo party.

The city of Daphne and their wonderful employees helped make the event at the Daphne Bayfront Park a great success. That facility overlooking the bay makes an ideal spot for a party and the guests enjoyed a lovely sunset. The House of Dixie and Los Taco were extremely helpful with the delicious food and beverages. Artists James Hood, Mary Hodgkins, Nancy Raia, Deborah McMillan and Bill Harrison graciously donated original art work. Local writers donated books, and Old Bay Steamer and Longhorn restaurants donated gift certificates, which all added to the fun of the evening. Most of all, thank you to the many wonderful people who bought tickets and supported the event.

The Eastern Shore Literacy Council provides free and confidential tutoring to adults wishing to read or write English more fluently, to people wishing help to pass the GED, and to help people for whom English is not their first language. The ESLC will provide someone to read mail, or help with writing letters such as a letter to a loved one in Iraq. If you would like to help tutor or help in the office, or if you want learn to read or write better or know some one who needs the services of ESLC, please contact our offices at 990-8300.

President, Eastern Shore Literacy Council