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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday April 8, 1998 Page 6 Library in Monticello reopens to rave reviews It seems as if the entire will continue in coming The Monticello months. and Blanding branches are scheduled to be online, with access to Internet by midsummer, according to San Juan County Technology Specialist John Fellmeth. The library has services for a wide variety of patrons, from families with children, to students seeking research sources, to family and instructional videos, to a quiet place to sit and read the newspaper. community of Monticello has expressed excitement at the recent reopening of the Monticello branch of the San Juan County Library. The library was severely damaged in August, 1997, when an unattended truck rolled across Main Street and - struck the library building, causing damage to the west wall and bookcases. ' The library was closed for a interval, causing severe library withdrawal symptoms for a large number of Monticello residents. six-mon- th My kids really enjoy Monticello librarian Vee Carroll reports that the library has been busier than ever since its opening on March 23. Weve had more than 600 library cards issued out of the Monticello branch, combined with approximately. 700 in the Blanding branch of the county library and several hundred issued by the the library closed and pestered her for months with questions of When will the library open? Brenda is not alone. Car-ro- ll reports that she almost dreaded going to the post office each day to get the mail. It would take me forever to get the mail because everyone would want to talk about the library and when it would reopen. The construction was time county bookmobile. The new cards are the tangible proof of a new com- puterized circulation go- ing to the library. They use every bit of it, said library patron Brenda Freestone, of Monticello. Freestone said that her kids suffered from withdrawal symptoms when sys- tem. The new computerized system will provide vast amounts of information to librarians for use in managing the facilities. The library pattern of em- consuming but needful. The stone retaining wall west of the building now has a cement core, which is sure to stop the next runaway bracing high technology truck that rolls across the road. The west wall of the library was rebuilt and Business D Fiduciaries Farms O Partnerships iVAiurjiairv three support posts secure the roof. In addition to the structural work, there are some nice touches, including new carpet and several new bookcases. While the reconstruction was the major reason for the librarians closure, I H&R I am seeking 3 and all District - BLOCK Vir. ftfWi TM) 0ii y 5 can trust H&R Block. You also used the down time to revamp the library. Nearly 4,000 books were culled from the Monticello library while it was closed. Many of those books were offered for sale to the public. Funds from the sale of books and donations will be used to purchase additional books. Carroll acknowledges the tireless efforts of Della who coordinated the book auction and an open I didnt have to house. worry about a thing. Della took care of everything and did a tremendous job, said Organizations Non-prof- it Corporations to represent of the members of Empire Electric Association. I presently have 5 years of current Board experience at a very challenging time for Empire Electric. Changes are coming with the possible restructuring of electricity. Due to those future changes, Empire Electric needs to be financally strong, keeping the lowest rates possible, while continuing to provide good service and member satisfaction. Re-sar- e, Carroll. The reopened library has been reshuffled with new, quiet areas for reference materials and some other new looks. Lining the tops of many of the bookcases are literally hundreds of With the help of the Empire Electric staff, employees, other board members, and you as members, I will be at the table representing our rural members of Empire Electric for the best deal possible. s are strong organizations because you, as members, are their owners I will continue to represent you the very best I can during the next 4 years. Your vote is deeply appreciated. Please vote at your convenience either by mail-i- n ballot or personally at the Annual Meeting to be held April 25, 1998. I hope to see you there. Co-op- Bill Bauer, President y C' Paid for by candidate dam- We want parents to see what damage is aged books. being done to many of our books, said Carroll, who adds that childrens books and craft books are those that, most often are damaged. Carroll said that library patrons have checked out more than 750 videos and hundreds of books in the two weeks since the grand reopening. The San Juan County Library Board is anxious to let people know of the new look throughout the San Juan County Library system. A part of that effort is a new slogan contest. Fifty dollars will be awarded to a county resident who comes up with a clever saying or slogan for the library. . Means SPRING CLEANING! you discover old slides or photographs, we can make prints or copies to allow for If greater enjoyment of family memories. Your originals need never leave our store! Copies or enlargements also make wonderful gifts for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries! 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