Newfane resident John Spicer is our Local Literacy Hero for 2007. John
volunteers his time each week to help young boys discover the pleasure
of reading. For over seven years, he has been sharing poetry, adventure
books and plays with boys, bringing the printed word alive for them,
and awakening their interest in reading. He also takes the time to go
on hiking and snowshoeing field trips with them, and he encourages them
to join the chess club he leads at the Newfane Elementary School. John,
our congratulations and appreciation!