ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS 2008

David McKinney introducing Elizabeth Barratt

Elizabeth Barratt discussing her First Place Essay

FIRST PLACE, ELIZABETH BARRATT

"TWO COUSINS FROM CHINA AND GILROY'S EARLY SEED INDUSTRY"

A very good story about two Chinese Cousins and their contributions to the early seed industry
in South County. Elizabeth and her family have had a long relationship with the Wong family.
Dr. Don Cheu who will be her guest at the luncheon is a descendent of the Wong's and he and
Elizabeth carry on the family friendship.

This is Elizabeth's second win, but not as a First Place Award.

Her manuscript not currently available online

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Shannon Clark discussing her Second Place Award

Shannon Clark accepting Second Award from Jim Zetterquist

SECOND PLACE, SHANNON CLARK


"JAMES ALEXANDER FORBES, THE MISCHIEF-MAKING RENAISSANCE MAN"

A story about the life of James Forbes who among many other things started Forbes Mill.
Shannon lives in Palo Alto and is a student at UCLA. She recently
wrote the book about the Alameda that the association used as a fund raiser,
bring your copy and she will probably be happy to sign it.

Leonard McKay suggested she write an essay for our contest.


Click here to read her essay.

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Patricia Watkins receiving
Special Award of Merit for a Memoir from Jim Zetterquist

Homecoming princess for a major university at the age of 55 what a scrumptious idea on the menu of education!
Staying young at heart and vital in the community has always been a priority in my life.

Click here to read her Essay...

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