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Reading to groups of stu-
dents, helping them make book
selections, and teaching library
skills--library volunteers are an
integral part of the operations of
many public and private schools.
Alderson Elementary School's li-
brary couldn't operate without
them, according to principal
Mary Jones. "q'hey are blessings
from heaven." she said. "It takes
a lot of dedication to give up
time to help in this--we really
appreciate them."
As with many of the area's
elementary schools. Alderson's
operates on a shoestring budget
and depends heavily on the help
it receives from interested mem-
bers of the community. Margaret
Allen co6rdinates the volunteer
staffing of the Alderson school's
library and ls working to im-
prove its collection, housed in
the multi-purpose room where
music classes meet.
"I've lived in many different
places and have seen many dif-
ferent school systems." she said.
"There's a lot of payback in vol-
unteer work. I believe we all
need to give back to the commu-
nity we live in and be good role
models for kids."
Two other volunteers, Becky
Pence arid Sharon Perry, assist
Mrs Allen in keeping the library
accessible to children eight
hours per week. "We feel it's very
important to keep it available to
them." Mrs Allen said. ~'l'he pub-
lic library here in town is not
open past 5 p.m. on weekdays,
and it is not open on weekends,
so that really limits kids who
could get there only nights or
weekends."
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In addition to making the
school library available to stu-
dents. Mrs Allen is attempting to
get substantial additions to the
book collection. She is corre-
sponding with congressmen
about the possibility of acquiring
a library from one of the military
schools slated for closing at
United States bases In Europe
and The Philippines.
The three volunteers agree the
volunteer experience Is reward-
ing. "What I'm doing here makes
a difference for my son." Mrs
Terry said. "He gets more in-
volved in his work because he
sees his morn is interested in
what he does. I'm glad to be able
to help out here. I feel if I
weren't, some of the work I'm
doing wouldn't get done."
"I enjoy getting to know the
children," Mrs Pence said. "We've
become good frtend,'L It's fun
being around the school and
seeing what's going on."
"lira kids are getting a more
positive feeling about the li-
brary-that's an important part
of what we're able to do." Mrs
Allen said. "They're learning its a
fun place to be."
Lewisburg Parade
Seeks Participants
Participants are being sought
for the 1990 Lewisburg Christ-
mas Parade, slated for 2 p.m.
December 8 In downtown Lewis-
burg. According to Mike Wyatt,
chairman of the annual event.
approximately ten bands are ex-
pected, along with numerous
other civic entries -- but more
floats and individual units are
needed.
"We feel this Is going to be the
best parade yet," Mr Wyatt said.
"We want as much participation
as possible."
First-place winners in four
categories will each win $50. in-
cluding best-decorated animal,
best-decorated vehicle, most at-
tractive float, and best-decorated
walking/miscellaneous entry.
Single individual walking entries
are encouraged to join the pa-
rade. The Lewisburg Merchants'
Association, which sponsors the
parade, will donate $10 to Penny
Pitch for each band, singing
group, and fire department en-
try. Penny Pitch Is a charitable
organization which assists needy
families each Christmas season.
Registration is free, Partici-
pants are asked to register be-
fore November 30 by phoning Mr
Wyatt at 645-2191 (before 5
p.m.) Monday through Saturday.
