Group to honor retired writer for Beacon

Beacon Journal staff report
The Women's Network of Northeast Ohio will honor retired Beacon Journal correspondent Sallie Cook with a 2007 Athena Award on Tuesday at the Wooster Inn.

The award is presented annually by chambers of commerce, women's organizations and universities to individuals who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession and who improve the quality of life for others in the community, said Kathi Bond of Women's Network.

Cook, never trained as a journalist, wrote for the newspaper for 25 years, becoming a source of news in Wayne County and mentoring other correspondents.

She has devoted her life to the service of Wayne County and Wooster and played major roles in a number of organizations, including the Wayne County Community Action Commission, Wooster Junior Women's Club, Wooster Booster Club, Northeast Four County Planning Organization, Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House, Wooster United Way, the Wayne County Regional Planning Commission and Ohio League of Women Voters.

Late reservations for the dinner-program at the Wooster Inn still might be available by calling 330-683-3375.