Good Life Award
Dorothy R. Yeck Good Life Award Contest Endowment Fund
The Dottie Yeck Good Life Award Writing Contest is made possible by an endowment given to Washington-Centerville Public Library by Mrs. Yeck's family for the purpose of honoring her life.
The Donor - Dorothy R. Yeck
Dorothy R. Yeck served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Washington-Centerville Public Library for 28 years, as President of the Board during the important growth years of Woodbourne Library from 1974 - 1980, and as Clerk-Treasurer from 1981 - 1992.
Through Mrs. Yeck's efforts, public library service was offered during the summer of 1972 at Dr. John Hole School. Under her guidance, the North Branch Library was established and flourished in the Washington Square Center from 1975 to 1979 to meet the needs of the growing community.
Under her leadership, the original Woodbourne Library was designed, constructed, and opened to the public in 1980, with an addition designed and opened in 1985.
Mrs. Yeck, who was called Dottie, was a life long supporter of libraries, a proponent of reading, and an advocate of library services for children. She also gave the "Storytime" sculpture at Woodbourne Library.