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August 2013

Volume 15 Issue 08

416 James Street Ozark, Alabama 36360

Phone (334) 774-5480 E-mail: olibrary@troycable.net http://www.odcpl.com Facebook.com/ozarklibrary
Board of Directors Earl Hyers Marie Black Imogene Mixson Full Time Staff Director Part Time Staff Genealogy/Reference Librarian Admin. Assist/ILL Librarian Processor Circulation Clerk Cataloger Marketing & Media Childrens Librarian Circulation Clerk Assistant Circulation Clerk Collection Development Beverly Raley Mary Stewart Library Staff Sandra J. Holmes Jocelyn Rayford Elaine Land Karen Speck Darnell Johnson Minta Forester Kathryn Clark Angela Olivier Mark Wonders Brianna Blackwell Donna Snell

Statistics for June 2013

Circulation Attendance New Materials Site Visits Borrowers on roll Employment searches Internet Users Genealogy Users 8,576 8,013 433 201,465 13,354 3,120 2,965 253

Quote of the Month

I have written 240 books on a wide variety of topics...Some of it I based on education I received in my school, but most of it was backed by other ways of learning--chiefly in the books I obtained in the public library. --Isaac Asimov

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

The Friends of the Library have another fine program scheduled for us on Thursday, August 8th at 2:00. Oscar Fann of WTVY will present an informative program on weather with emphasis on hurricane preparedness. It should be a good program, especially if the programs they had during the month of June are any indication. We had a nice crowd of approximately 25 people hear Bob Harry of Aabon and David Duke of Wiregrass 211, and we thank them for their excellent presentations. Judge Val McGee continues with his monthly group forums on writing but now the time has changed. He will meet the first and third Thursdays at 2:30 in the East Wing of the Library. His group is rapidly growing and the participants are thoroughly enjoying their time together. If youd like more information, please call the Library at 774-5480. We now have E-books that can be downloaded on your computer, mobile device, Kindle, iPod, or other compatible devices. To access your selection, have your library card ready and log on to http:// camillia.lib.overdrive.com. You will use your 13-digit card number located on the back of your card, but drop the last digit. If you have difficulty or need help, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 774-5480, and a staff member will gladly assist you. Each Monday the Book Committee from Friends of the Library comes together to sort, price, and display books for their Book Sale Room. Theyre now preparing for another Mini Book Sale scheduled for Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 until 1:00. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find some real good deals on moderately priced books. If youd like to be a part of this energetic group, call the Library at 774-5480.

FROM THE FRIENDS (continued) time out of your busy schedule, come join us and bring a friend. THE FOL DEPENDS ON OUR MEMBERS SUPPORT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY. Sincerely, Mo Armstrong, President

The Creel Richardson Room

Longstreet Cemetery of Dale County By Jocelyn Rayford The Longstreet Cemetery of Dale County is the location of six cemeteries that were moved in 1942, during the formation of Fort Rucker during WWII. It is located where there was once a Longstreet school for the Longstreet Community. After the school closed, the property on which it was located changed hands several times. Finally in 1942, it was deeded by Cary Fuller to the Ebenezer Baptist Church. According to the book Cemeteries of Dale County, Alabama 2002, published by the Dale County Genealogical and Historical Society 2003, Longstreet Community Cemetery is located off US 231 on County Road 36. Ebenezer Baptist Church was originally built as a log structure in 1842. Later, in 1892, a high-pitched roof was added, but in 1942 the roof was lowered. The original sanctuary is paneled and bricked outside. Along with moving the church to the Longstreet community, the Federal Government also moved six cemeteries of former churches located on Fort Rucker grounds to Longstreet: Ebenezer Baptist, Zion Methodist, Haw Ridge Methodist, Mt. Liberty, and two private cemeteries. On July 24, 2011, this Longstreet Cemetery was marked by a dedication ceremony with the erection of a historical marker granted by the Alabama Historical Commission listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register. Also, recognition was given Jack Perkins, Sarah Byrd, Peggy and Scott Lewis for establishing the Longstreet Cemetery Trust Fund. More information about Longstreet Cemetery may be found in the July 20, 2011 issue of the Southern Star in an article written by Joe Adams, as well as a video that is available in the Genealogy Room. The Dale County Genealogical Society made an informational video by Peggy Lewis and Charles Cooper on May 2011, labeled Ebenezer-Longstreet. Additional information can be requested about this cemetery by contacting Lee Anne Wofford (334) 230-2659 for a free e-book on this subject.

FROM THE FRIENDS

Thanks to everyone for the very good turnout we had on the 11th of July, for the first of many Community Information Events to come your way. A special thanks to Bob Harry, owner of Aabon Health Supplies, and David Duke, Area Director of Alabama 211, Get Connected Assistance, a nationwide United Way Group. Mark your calendars now for the 8th of August at 2:00 p.m. when Oscar Fann will bring us up on THE THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EMERGENCY PLANS for hurricanes and bad weather. Thanks to everyone who turned out in support of the June Mini Book Sale. Check out the monthly Library calendar for upcoming special events that will benefit you and the community. Again, the Friends of the Library meet the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am. If you can take

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NEW MATERIALS BEST SELLERSFICTION A Wedding in Great Neck by Yona Z. McDonough Affliction by Laurell K Hamilton Afterwife by Polly Williams Beginnings by David Weber Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich Bombshell by Catherine Coulter Classified by Fern Michaels Courageous by Diana Palmer Crashed by Timothy Hallinan Daybreak by Shelley Shepard Gray Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris Elzas Kitchen by Marc Fitten Heist by Janet Evanovich Hen of the Baskervilles by Donna Andrews Hidden Order by Brad Thor Hunting Eve by Iris Johansen Ive Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella Inside by Alix Ohlin Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward Ninth Girl by Tami Hoag One-Way Bridge by Cathie Pelletier Revenge of the Crafty Corpse by Lois Winston Safe in His Arms by Colleen Coble Second Chance Caf by Alison Kent Shakespeares Lady by Alexa Schnee Stranded by Alex Kava Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky The Ghost of Christmas Present by Scott Abbott The Unseen by Heather Graham True Love by Jude Deveraux Twang by Julie L. Cannon Unseen by Karin Slaughter BEST SELLERSNONFICTION Almost a Psychopath (616.85 SCH) Amazing Things Will Happen (650.1 CHA) Be the Mom: Overcome Attitude Traps (248.8 EYS) Better Baby Book (618.2 ASP) Blog inc.: Blogging for Passion, Profit (006.7 CHO) Bullies: How the Lefts Culture of Fear & Intimidation Silences America (320.51 SHA) Criminal Justice Procedure (345.73 MOA) Emerils Kicked-Up Sandwiches (641.84 LAG) Ezra Stoller Photographer (770.92 RAP)

MEMORIAL/HONORARIUM GIFTS In Memory of Ann Anderson, Bill Nicholas Grace C. Farris In Honor of Manonia Snell Donor Jimmy & Vesta Peek Betty Kelley Donor Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society

Other Donors Wiregrass United Way Jack Cumbie Friends of the Library Sharon Price Betty Brown Lonnie Blankenship John Jones Martha Roby Donna Snell Concerned Citizens of Ozark Bettie Mims Diane Sullivan Mary Garrett Harold Thompson Denise Honeycutt William Chesser Debra Johnson Susan Brown Sue Switzer Avis Joan Autrey Donna Snell John Lynch Gene Brunner Building Improvement Fund Donors Memorial for Frances Steagall by Frank & Ann Estes READ OFF YOUR FINES This is a program at the Library for any patron who wishes to remove his/her fines without paying for them. If you owe fines, simply read in the Library and we will remove $15 for each 15 minutes of in-library reading. This program is available during normal Library hours: TuesdayThursday from 10:00 to 7:00 and Friday-Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00. This is a great opportunity for patrons with large fines. CHECK OUT OUR WEB PAGE To find out about our upcoming events, check out our Web Page at www.odcpl.com. Youll find information about our adults and childrens programs, genealogy information, the latest new books and materials, and just about anything else you want to know. We also have a presence on Facebook at facebook.com/ozarklibrary.

Book Donation Thanks to Representative Martha Roby for her donation of Library of Congress books. They are fairly new and we immediately added them to our collection.

Dale County Genealogical & Historical Society The Society will meet Monday, August 5th at 6:00 in the Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library. Please come join us.

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