The two books that garnered awards marked a break in her usual style. Other Northland writers nominated for awards included William Durbin, Louis Jenkins and David Syring. The Summer House'' by Patricia Hampl and illustrated by Harold Kyle, Michael Lizama and Mary Jo Pauly, in fine press. A Chronicle of Five Farm Families'' by Steven R. Hoffbeck, in history and biography. Shadow Baby'' by Alison McGhee, in novel and short story.
New members welcome.
Bring a poem to read. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Call Eleanor Burns at 727-2609 if you have questions. For more information, call 727-0191. German Conversational Group meets at 6 p.m. Thursday for casual conversation in the cafe.