Ms. Griffin included the Talking Book Library in her will because she had friends who received books through the program. This is the largest donation that the Friends of TBL has ever received. The Board will meet to discuss how the money may best be used to benefit the program. Other members include Clark Cooley, Mary Jane Shannon, and John Brewster. In the past, the Friends have used donations to purchase equipment, such as the Arkenstone scanner and software that turns print into the spoken word, which is beyond the regular limits of the program budget.
School library gets donation.
At his request the preparatory school will name the library after Gerald R. and Betty Ford, who were friends of Daniels. The Ford's granddaughter will be a member of the school's first graduating class next year. Daniels died recently at the age of 79. The money will be used for books, furnishings, and a librarian. 1125 Cerrillos Road, in Santa Fe.