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Miles started her career as a children's librarian and loved it. She said she became a librarian because she loves the public service aspect of it. As she contemplated taking the new job, Miles said she thought about what she loves doing: more public service. While she keeps her hand in it at the front desk of the Plumas library, she's found , the administrative responsi- bilities pull her away from the programs. Miles said the Quincy li- brary has the nicest patrons and a relaxed atmosphere. Peo- ple aren't in a hurry like they are in the city and Miles wants Asked to list her achieve- ments during her tenure, she listed accessibility renova- tions; more than $1 minion in grants received to fund the lit- eracy program; wireless Inter- net access and computers; an automated catalog; and auto- mated checkout and online overdue notification systems, complete with an open source program that saves between $6,000 and $8,000 a year in li- censing fees. In addition, there have been improvements to the children's room and main library and acquisition of the foundation grant database. Miles also credited Friends of the Library with major con- tributions in securing many improvements. She said with- out the group's support, she couldn,t have achieved all that she has. Her crowning achievement, she said, was hiring a half- time children's librarian -- Dora Mitchell -- after Jeanette Brauner retired. The supervisors hadn't wanted to fill the position because of budget cuts but bowed to com- munity pressure and autho- rized a half-time librarian. Appointment of Mitchell as interim county librarian is an agenda item for the supervi- sors' meeting July 12. Miles said there's been a huge increase in use of the li- brary because of the econo- my. People have told her they've discontinued Netflix, home Internet service and television because of the li- brary's expanded offerings and free Internet access. She added, "This has been a lifeline and they would have fallen through the cracks without the library. They can still feel connected. "Children are still reading books in book format. Schools are closing or reducing their libraries and children come to the (public) library instead." Miles said Mitchell has an after school program on Mon- days that has developed quite a following among young peo- ple. "We have kids, who if not at the library, would be out with nothing to do. The li- brary has provided something to do for a lot of these kids." Libraries are a passion for Miles; she believes they are key to the free access to infor- mation a democratic society requires. At a time when state and lo- cal governments are cutting nonessential services, Miles insists libraries are essential and take precedence over oth- er expenditures. A well-known musician, Miles said if the choice is be- tween a chamber of com- merce or an arts commission, both membership organiza- tions, she votes for libraries because they serve everyone. Miles rounded out the con- versation by saying, "I am so grateful for the time I have had here and all the people that use the library. That's what makes the job fun: all those people." Twin Mattress Save Up To ., starting at ea" 60% 8o S to r e w | d e ! Queen Sets 288 tarting at  FURNITURE: La-Z-Boy Lane Flexsteel Ashley Aspen Home Sunny Designs Homelegance Best Home Top Selling '''0000:Simmons Englander Brands at Great Prices! Featuring CARPET ONE, The #1 Floorcovering Company in the World! 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Rainy d make these of the past budget at prices of corn for a dol- nbeatable deals :he perfect veg- / as a side to any ys threaten to )argains a thing 'ith smaller crop , . • - .. SALE! .98 Sq-ft Reg. 1.9 sq. ft DERBY CUT BERBER SALE 1.49 Sq. ft. Reg. 2.99 sq. It Luxury Firm 10 Yr. Warranty Queen Set 348 Reg. 549 King Set 588 Reg. 829 18 Styles On Sale Wall Decor, Lamps, Trees & Plants i yields expected for next year. A wet spring will likely cut the size of this fall's corn har- vest, making prices high through 2012. Futures prices are expected to rise by 10 to 20 cents a bushel because of the shorter supply. However, corn prices dropped last week following the previous week's all-time high prices. Corn is enjoyed in more ways than on the cob and is present in a variety of foods as cornstarch or corn syrup. Here is a list of foods that have corn as one of their in- gredients. Yoplait yogurt Wheat bread Soft drinks: Coke Condiments: mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup Instant coffee and tea Candy bars: Twix --Peanut butter --Cereal: Special K Tortillas Flour The harvest shortfall won't just affect your plate. Corn- starch and processed corn- cobs are used in most of these products during the manufac- turing stage. Here's a list of other non-edible things that contain corn. Tires Cosmetics Fertilizer --Toothpaste Spark plugs Antibiotics Paint Paper plates and cups Insecticides Disposable diapers Whatever the cost of this summer staple crop, one thing is certain: there is corn in just about everything. Since there is such a variety of uses for corn, its demand does not seem to be slowing down. Savor the cheaper ker- nels while you can. Martina Geronimo is a journalist and freelance writer for foodon thetable.com. Need help REP CONSTRUCTION SINCE 1984 General Building Contractor Cafif. 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