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  • Unhappy with lack of responsibility being taken for budget crisis

    Russ Ferree|Apr 21, 2016

    A banner headline sensationalizing a, "crisis," at the library should have been followed by the Five Ws. You failed to speak with the library director and failed to explain my position was not arbitrarily added. It was merely a retirement replacement. If the budget, "was prepared with incorrect numbers," I accept her honest mistake and do not blame the director. A certain commissioner's "disconnect," can be solved by him looking back at the ad for the library position. It ran for three weeks. Ironically, it ran alongside ads for other county...

  • Exciting times at our county library

    Russ Ferree|Jun 25, 2015

    A night dedicated to fresh flowers will be held at the library on Monday June 29th at 6:30. Please, bring a vase, your fresh flowers, or use flowers provided by the library as Shelly Burrows from The Shoppe teaches us how to create amazing arrangements in the latest styles for any occasion. Call me at 864-3104 to sign up. On Monday July 6 the library will host a unique program for us to learn more about the ancient art of fiber spinning from three internationally recognized authorities. The presenters will discuss their efforts to preserve...

  • Good Reading at Hot Springs County Library

    Russ Ferree, Guest Writer|May 14, 2015

    As we go from cozy up at home weather to travel season you will still want a good book. I’d like to suggest you consider an option for making your time on the road more enjoyable, MP3 CD’s. They are perfect for those looking to take a summer road trip or driving for their jobs. Most cd players will accept them and they have the advantage of allowing the listener to insert a single disc for even the longest novels. We offer unabridged works meaning you get the entire text as the author intended. With traditional recorded books this means changin...