From Marilyn Kirchner, Elephant Butte, NM:

Congratulations to the Matilda Ziegler Magazine for such a historic, informative and inspirational 100th anniversary issue. I read it a few nights ago and was in tears with admiration and joy over the devotion and efforts of all its creators.

When I finished the magazine, I found myself thinking of what else could be done to enrich the lives of the visually impaired. Another magazine that I find very helpful and encouraging and look forward to receiving is Newsreel. This three-hour audio magazine on cassette is compiled by and for blind people. I was surprised to find out recently that next year Newsreel will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Newsreel does not have an endowment, so it charges a nominal annual fee to help defray its expenses. I want to help Newsreel expand its readership and reach the lives of more visually impaired folks. My brainstorm, inspired by the wonderful history of the Ziegler, is to donate 10 free subscriptions to Ziegler readers who would like to try the magazine for one year. Throughout 13 years of good listening, Newsreel has given me new friends, recipes, jokes, music, countless stories, interviews, travel tips, household tips, accessibility information and technology news.

I encourage everyone who would like to sample this marvelous magazine to call 614-469-0700 and leave their name and mailing address to enter the drawing for my subscriptions. More than 10 subscriptions may become available. We will collect entries for one month after the publication of this notice. All persons interested, but who do not win the one-year subscription, will be sent a complimentary one-month issue as a smaller sampling of this noteworthy publication.