Beneath the Wraps

             We always have opportunities to serve no matter where we live – there is community service, charity organizations, shelters, Red Cross . . . the list goes on.   When I lived in Salt Lake I would put in hours of service in various church projects such as the pasta plant, the dairy, the bishops storehouse, the cannery and Deseret Industries (2 nd hand thrift store) to name a few.   I lived within minutes of those buildings.   In Oregon we are located one and a half hours south of the nearest storehouse and one and a half hours north of the pear farm which I have mentioned in a few of my posts.           When I was attending church in my son’s ward in Utah there was an announcement made for volunteers to clean the Jordan River Temple which I have learned is the busiest temple in the world.   I felt impressed to volunteer if I could and offered my services.   I had assist...

from last year               Friends of Myrtle Creek Library did not have a booth this year.   Jenna was bummed as she desired to lure others to the booth as she had last year.             While at my swim class, one of the women stated that she would be manning the booth for the Riddle Library.   How awesome.   When I returned home, I let Jenna know about it.             Turns out that it wasn't a booth for the library after all, but rather the sawdust jubilee which is held the Saturday before July 4.   They had actually held it on the 4th every year until this year. It just wasn't conducive for many volunteers to put in the hours and try to work the next day.   There is a disappointment among many, but I for one understand the dilemma.       ...

            There was a magic show last night in Riddle but I missed it as I had told one of the girls that I would fill in for her at the library.   She hadn't been feeling well for a few days and my schooling is not as demanding when I have only one class.             Last night I worked my first shift at the library.   I felt bad for not having received proper training or retaining those few things which I had learned.   I really think we ought to have a training session and will mention at our next meeting.   As of now, we are using cards and pockets as was done before computers.   Everything is filed by date - which presents a challenge when the book is returned without a date - or a pocket for that matter.   I think some books just get put in the drop when users have finished looking at them in the library, but had never been checked ou...