Congratulations to all our winners.

We look forward to next year’s competition!

11 and Under

1^st place: Alexandra Hastings

2^nd place: Aria Hoit

3^rd place: Ryland Hoit

12-17 years

1^st place: Catlina Jones

2^nd place: Brian Pfau

3^rd place: Crystal Jensen

Honorable Mention: Catlina Jones

Honorable Mention: Marshall Jones

The Foundation is proud to partner with the Friends of the KSA Libraries in sponsoring the

Lions Writing Competition

Official Rules

Age Categories: 11 and Under, 12-17 years, 18 and up

Deadline: All entries must be received at the Hayden library by 8pm, Monday, June 1, 2009

Entry forms are available at the Hayden Library, 8385 N Government Way, Hayden, Idaho
or download at ksalibraries.org An entry form must accompany each entry.

Lions Writing Competition forms Word PDF

• Entries must be typed on 8 ½ x 11 inch white paper, double spaced with a 2-inch margin.
- Print on one side of page only. Please use Arial, Times New Roman or similar font.
- Participants may hand write entries, but writing must be double-spaced and no cursive.
-Children’s illustrations are welcomed within the required margins.

• Entries may be up to 2,000 words.

• Title page must be included and contain the following information:
-Title, Author’s First & Last Name, Age Category
-Your name should only appear on the title page

• Story should begin on the first page after the title page. All pages should include title and page numbers.
-Title and page numbers should be on the bottom of each page.

• Staple or paper clip all entries.

• Each entry must include an original and 1 copy (two copies total) and a signed official entry form. Submit to the Hayden Library by Monday, June 1, 2009.

• There is no limit to the number of entries a participant can submit, but each must have a signed entry form.

• Entries must be original works.

• Winners will be notified of the time and place of the awards ceremony. Prizes will be given to the winner at the ceremony.
Winner must be present to receive award.

Prizes will be awarded for each age group:
First place $50 Second place $35 Third place $15

Entries will be judged by professional writers, educators and librarians. Winners’ names will be published in local newspapers and on the Kootenai-Shoshone Area Libraries website, ksalibraries.org.

Tips for entries:
• Read the rules that accompany your entry form. You must comply with all rules.
• Try to write the way you talk. You may find it useful to read your entry out loud. Does it flow?
• Write what you know about. Look for stories in the world around you.
• Have someone read your story before you submit it.
• Spelling and grammar are factors in judging.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Hayden Library, 208-772-5612, ext 121

* We reserve the right to disqualify an entry that does not meet rules and guidelines. *

Your $100 donation purchases 1 foot of mural space. In addition your name will be placed in the artwork  among the trees and animals.

Donations can be made on this website, drop them off at the Hayden Library attention John Hartung, Library Director or in the mail at Hayden Library, 8385 N Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

Thank you for your support.

• The Landscaping for Hayden and Rathdrum was financed by our patrons and it will be an ongoing project for a while to come. New bushes, trees, flowering plants and greenery of every kind. With the new additions and construction completed in our libraries the outsides will now be as beautiful as the inside.
• The special furniture for the libraries teen areas is being used and appreciated.
• Athol is getting a new bike rack.
• Harrison is getting a new bike rack and a storage building
• Hayden will get courtyard seating
• Outreach(Bookmobile) will receive a digital camera and a small electric vacuum. (Because even a library on wheels needs to be kept up to public standards!)
• Pinehurst has received a new flagpole
• Rathdrum will receive a free standing coat rack
• In Spirit Lake, a custom shelving area in the children’s area will be a welcome addition.
• Youth Services received two digital cameras.
• Hayden Young Adult area received new furniture.
• Each KSAL branch received a new story time rug for programs.

These items have all come from the individual libraries’ “Wish Lists.”

The KSAL FOUNDATION is very happy to be able to provide these things to the library branches. As we all know, Libraries are more then just books. They are extensions of your home and our home. They are places to learn, relax, and broaden our minds.

We are able to do this because of our patron’s generous donations.

You can help in the future by donating to the KSAL foundation. Look for donation envelopes at any Kootenai-Shoshone Area Library or donate online using the button at the top of this page.

Contact Karen Yother, Public Information Officer  at karens@cin.kcl.org or 772-5612, ext 121 for more information or to be added to the Contest List.