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416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360

Phone (334) 774-5480 E-mail: library@odcpl.com http://www.odcpl.com Facebook.com/ozarklibrary
Board of Directors Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Library Staff Full Time Staff Director Part Time Staff Genealogy/Reference Librarian Circulation Librarian Admin. Assist/ILL Librarian Processor Circulation Clerk Cataloger Marketing & Media WebMaster Childrens Librarian Circulation Clerk Custodian Beverly Raley Mary Stewart Sandra J. Holmes Jocelyn Rayford Donna Crescenzi Elaine Land Karen Speck Darnell Johnson Minta Forester Kathryn Clark Joni Mize Angela Olivier Patrick Clark Frank Crescenzi

February 2013

Volume 15 Issue 02

Statistics for December 2012

Circulation Attendance New Materials Site Visits Borrowers on roll Employment searches Internet Users Genealogy Users 7,498 6,996 252 110,729 12,919 1,592 1,683 545

Quote of the Month

A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life. -Henry Ward Beecher

LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday & Monday

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

On Monday, January 28th, the Friends of the Library held their annual Membership Luncheon in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. President Elizabeth Babine welcomed members and guests and reviewed Friends accomplishments this past year. Ms. Margie Benson presented a skit from her upcoming musical Footloose scheduled for February 21-23 at the Flowers Performing Arts Center. We welcomed the new officers elected for the year. As usual we enjoyed delicious food, good company, and excellent entertainment. Thanks to everyone who got off to a great start by mailing in your membership dues. If you havent, you may still mail them to the Library. On Friday, December 11th, the Friends sponsored Jeff Bianchi, classical guitarist. He gave an outstanding performance and we had good attendance. We look forward to other programs such as this. Although it is time for all of us to prepare our income taxes, unfortunately, we still do not have any federal forms. According to the Internal Revenue Service, Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act, the IRS announced it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax return on January 30. This means we will not receive forms until the middle of February. However, youre welcome to continue to call us at 774-5480 to check if they have arrived. You may also visit the official IRS website at www.irs.gov and file online. (continued) We are looking forward to the New Year and the continuing community involvement that has been so supportive in the past. The Friends of the Library would also like to invite members of the Community and all Businesses to come join us. We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am at the Library. Come join us and let's make 2013 one of the best years ever.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY By Mo Armstrong As we come in to the beginning of a new year, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the new Friends of the Ozark Dale County Library Committee. Officers for 2013 are Kathy Kalina, Vice-President; Jennifer Whitman, Secretary; Elaine Potts, Treasurer; and myself Mo Armstrong, President. On that note I would like to thank the outgoing President, Elizabeth Babine, for all the hard work she has done for the last two years. Under her leadership, there were many great programs presented that enabled the community to take part in a variety of library activities. These programs allowed the community the opportunity to get involved and gain a better understanding of what the Friends of the Library do for the community as a whole. The Book Sale programs returned $14,145.51 to the library for various projects.

Mack M. Matthews School Jocelyn Ross-Rayford In 1965, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Joint House Resolution No 177, a resolution initiated by Mr. Steagall, proposing that the name of the school in Pinkard, Alabama, be changed from Pinkard Colored School to the Mack M. Matthews School. The resolution passed. However, in 1971, the name Mack M. Matthews School was removed, and the Dale County School Board renamed the school, the South Dale Middle School. Eventually, Dale Countys officials acknowledged that black men of exceptional ability and dedication who worked hard as teachers during very turbulent times in our state and country should be honored for their significant contributions. Thus, the Dale County School Board agreed that the school in Pinkard should be changed back to the name Mack M. Matthews School. On June 28th 2011 this historic school was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Historical Places. The school that was once named South Dale Middle School was officially re-named by the State of Alabama as the Mack M. Matthews School. It was given the name of an African-American educator, Mack M. Matthews. This was to acknowledge Mr. Matthews contributions in the field of educating the children of Dale County. It was the committee that formed to commemorate Mack M. Matthews educational contributions to the community of Dale County by restoring the Mack M. Matthews name, that also listed this school on the Alabama Historic Register. This committee, whose aim is to improve Dale County by working to spotlight Dale Countys historic sites, is headed by Gene Lynn. The committee may be contacted at 334-774-2995.

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NEW MATERIALS BEST SELLERSFICTION Blood Money by James Grippando Blood of War by Larry Bonds Cant Stop Loving You by Bette Ford Collateral Damage by Stuart Woods Crown of Vengeance by Mercedes Lackey Death in the Floating City by Tasha Alexander Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz Empire and Honor by WEB Griffin Mistletoe Cowboy by Carolyn Brown Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini Nano by Robin Cook Poseidons Arrow by Clive Cussler Power Play by Patrick Robinson Robert B Parkers Ironhorse by Robert Knott The Kid by Sapphire Third Bullet by Stephen Hunter Threat Vector by Tom Clancy Watching the Dark by Peter Robinson Wrath of Angels by John Connolly BEST SELLERSNONFICTION Heaven Changes Everything (248.4 BUR) Recover to Live: Kick Any Habit (362.29 LAW) BEST SELLERSLARGE PRINT A Hidden Truth by Judith Miller A Time to Love by Barbara Delinsky A Wish and a Prayer by Beverly Jenkins After the Rain by Karen White Almost Amish by Kathryn Cushman An Outlaws Christmas by Linda Lael Miller Beyond Hopes Valley by Tricia Goyer Breakthrough by Jerry B. Jenkins Digital Winter by Mark Hitchcock Dog Stars by Peter Heller Dont Say a Word by Beverly Barton Dying to Read by Lorena McCourtney Fox Tracks by Rita Mae Brown Godwulf Manuscript by Robert B. Parker Goldberg Variations by Susan Isaacs Guest Book by Marybeth Whalen Heartsong by Debbie Macomber Last Man by Vince Flynn Plain Secrets by Kit Wilkinson Prayers of a Stranger by Davis Bunn

MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM GIFTS In Memory of Mike Kabaci Mike Williams Donor Jean Newman Jackie Williams Other Donors Wiregrass United Way Jack Cumbie Friends of the Library Patricia Davis Marilyn Field Bobbie Jo Hager Val McGee Judy Breeze Holly Kennedy Carolyn Sinquefield Mary Stewart Avis Joan Autrey William E. Windham Terry Sullivan Sue Switzer Margie Johnson Sharon Price Grace Weaver Frank Estes Dennis Hatcher George McCleary Chuck Auman Reta Dyson

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEMBERSHIPS

PLATINUM Charles F. Auman Utilities Board of Ozark GOLD Billy & Berta Blackwell Mrs. Kells Carroll Kathy Kalina Imogene Mixson Wilton & Roberta Segers Henry & Rosanne Shaw Sullivan Custom Builders Steve & Vicki Underwood SILVER Peter & Gail Berry Sallie Tarter Joseph & Suzanne Hicks Lael Walding Val & Katie McGee Robert & Carolyn Wooley Patricia Ann Short George & Mona Wright Daniel & Judy Tarter Jim & Robin Wyatt BRONZE Velma Bastin Jim & Elaine Land Richard & Betty Borer Martin Price Sally Covington Mr. & Mrs. Dean Scott Jimmy & Gerotha Heath Don & Sue Switzer Sandra Holmes Doug Williamson

Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society The Society will meet Monday, February 4th at 6:00 in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. This is Black History Month.

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FEBRUARY 2013
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14 10:30Story Time 3Judge McGee Forum

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