SubmittedSeptember 12, 2013

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri recently recognized Little Brother Gabe as the winner of an agency writing contest. Pictured with the top prize, a home computer, from left, are Ashley Beggs, Executive Director of the Southern Region of Big Brothers Big Sisters; Gabe; and Elizabeth Shelton, Gabe's mother...

Mary Jane Daum
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri recently recognized Little Brother Gabe as the winner of an agency writing contest. Pictured with the top prize, a home computer, from left, are Ashley Beggs, Executive Director of the Southern Region of Big Brothers Big Sisters; Gabe; and Elizabeth Shelton, Gabe's mother.

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Little Brothers, Little Sisters and their families were invited to participate in the essay competition. Participants were asked to describe how a home computer would impact their lives. Gabe wrote that he would use the computer for homework, to assist with movie editing and to research recipes for his mom.

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters, contact Ashley Beggs, at (573)339-0184.

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