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February 2019 Volume 22 Issue 2

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

Marie Black
Imogene Mixson Bill Johnson
Marian Jenkins Christina Faulkner
Library Staff
Full Time Staff
Director Sandra J. Holmes
Part Time Staff
Admin Assist Jewnita Clark
Gen-hist/Librarian Joni Wood
Bookkeeper Jeff Devine
Children’s Librarian Cheryl Schwartzkopf
Cataloger Lou Harry
Processor Karen Speck
Circulation Clerk Darnell Johnson
Circulation Clerk/IT Andrew Godeke
Circulation Clerk/Amazon Oscar Dunn
Custodian Barbara Daniels

Statistics for December 2018

Circulation 2,221
E-Books 497
Attendance 11,694
New Materials 413
Site Visits 45,150
Borrowers on Roll 11,558
Dale County Genealogical/ Historical Society
Employment Searches 6,868
The Society will meet on Monday, February 4th in the
Internet Use 1,175
Alice Doughtie Wing of the Library at 6:00.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Quote of the Month
I would walk into the Carnegie Library and I would see the LIBRARY HOURS
pictures of Booker T. and pictures of Frederick Douglass and I
would read. I would go into the Savannah Public Libraries in Tuesday through Thursday
the stacks and see all of the newspapers from all over the 10:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.
country. Did I dream that I would be on the Supreme Court? Friday and Saturday
No. But I dreamt that there was a world out there that was
worth pursuing. 10:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.
-U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Closed on Sunday & Monday
 FROM THE DIRECTOR
Sandra J. Holmes
This is Black History month and each year
beginning on February 1, an entire month of events
are planned nationwide honoring the contributions of
African Americans. This year’s theme is Black
Migrations, tracking the continuous movement of
blacks from the American South to the industrialized
North and beyond. The Internet is filled with good
information concerning the many prominent
Americans and their accomplishments. In addition,
there are related links for exploring the Black history
movement, culture, museum, movies, theater, noted
black women, Martin Luther King Day, and much
more.
The Friends of the Library (FOL) held their Annual
Membership Luncheon on January 28th. At that time
they elected new officers for 2019: Jeff Devine,
President; Lou Harry Vice-president; Elizabeth
Delaney, Secretary; and Karen Speck, Treasurer. We
all enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by some of the
best cooks in our county. Guest speakers were Joei
Vogt and Chad Brown, of J. Michael Lee, Associates
who presented floor plans and our proposed new
Library for Ozark and Dale County. The Friends have
many programs planned for 2019 and hope you will
be a part of our group. If you haven’t already
completed your membership form, be sure to complete
it today and mail it to the Library. Join us for our next
FOL monthly meeting on February 13 at 10:30.
From the Creel Richardson Room
by Joni Wood
The Power of Love:
The Story of Corporal Benjamin Franklin Jackson
In February, one relishes the stories of the power of
everlasting love in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
However, for some, experiencing the power of love can
also be a heartbreaking experience. The book, So Mourns
the Dove, tells such a tale of a soldier’s love and
experiences during the Civil War through a series of 125
letters written to and from his family between 1861 and
1864.
Benjamin Franklin Jackson and his wife of less than
two years, Martha Matilda Stubbs, were still finding their
way as new parents to their young son, James Thomas,
born December 16, 1860, when he was called to serve in
the Confederate Army in June 1861. He served as an
infantryman in Company B of the 33rd Alabama Infantry
Regiment and ultimately rose to the rank of Corporal, ,
according to a letter dated June 10, 1863. He was
dedicated to writing as often as he could to his family over
the years – wife and son, brothers, sisters, and parents –
beginning with his first letter in June 1861. Faithfully, he
signed each letter, “I am your brother/sister/son till death”
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The Power of Love (Cont’d)
or “I remain yours until death” to his wife. He never failed to
mention how much he missed his family and wished he could
come home on furlough or inquire of the wellbeing of his
extended family and friends. Sadly, coming home on furlough
was never to be in the cards for him.
He signed for the first time without the mention of death, “So
I remain yours”, on May 11, 1864 in what was to be his last letter
written to his wife and son. A little over two weeks later, Martha
woke early in the morning of May 28, 1864 to the song of a
mourning dove on her windowsill. According to the book, “Its
song was of horror and sadness; no tinge of joy or mirth was
there.” Martha realized then this was God’s way of informing her
of her beloved husband’s death. She dropped to her knees where
she silently wept, prayed, and grieved for her beloved. She also
later made note of this revelation in her Holy Bible.
Her revelation of his unfortunate death proved to be correct.
His fellow comrades, upon their return home, shared the news of
his death with powerful accuracy to the timing of the mournful
dove’s song. On May 28, 1864, there was a great deal of
skirmishes in the vicinity after the Battle of Pickett’s Mills near
Atlanta, GA the day before. On this day, he severely wounded his
leg and it needed amputation, as was common practice to avoid
gangrene. Sadly, Jackson’s operation early in the morning of May
28 resulted in too much blood loss and he passed away.
To learn more about this powerful story, visit the Creel
Richardson Room today to read So Mourns the Dove, edited by
their great-grandson, Alto Loftin Jackson.
FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
by Lou Harry
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Friends of the Library. We
are thrilled to have a new slate of officers. Jeff Devine, the
President, is eager to continue and build upon the legacy that has
been established by his predecessors. We are also excited to
have Elizabeth Delaney as our new Secretary and Karen Speck
as Treasurer. We are looking forward to a great year!
Our first event will be February 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the West
Wing. Bob Harry will answer your questions about Medicare
and medical equipment. Bob has provided medical equipment in
Ozark for over 25 years.
Don’t forget the Book Club meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the
month. February’s meeting will be on the 19th and will feature
The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry. Even if you haven’t read the
book, come join us. We would like to hear about what you’ve
been reading.
Wasn’t the Luncheon great? The date and time of each
Friends board meeting is listed in the program you received at
the luncheon. This information is also listed on the Library’s
monthly newsletter. Please come join us as we head into a new
year. We welcome all of your input as we move forward with
plans to build a new library!
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NEW MATERIALS Donors

BESTSELLER FICTION
Boy by Tami Hoag Wiregrass United Way Hugo Marx
Death of an Eye by Dana Stabenow Friends of the Library Steve Clouse
Delicate Touch by Stuart Woods Imogene Mixson Ann Estes
House Next Door by James Patterson Kimberly Corbitt
New Iberia Blues by James Lee Burke
Siege of Stone by Terry Goodkind
Tom Clancy’s Oath of Office by Marc Cameron
In Memory of Donor
Valley of Shadows by John Ringo
Verses for the Dead by Preston & Child
Wild Justice by Loren D. Estleman Manonia Snell Sally Covington
Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand Roy & Peter Carlson Patricia Carlson
Winter Sisters by Robin Oliveira Mary Grace Hood Jim & Elaine Land
Witches’ Tree by M.C. Beaton Manonia Snell Jim & Elaine Land
Woman in the Woods by John Connolly Roselyn Wheeler Jim & Elaine Land
Woman Left Behind by Linda Howard
Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck NEW BUILDING DONATIONS
Wyoming Winter by Diana Palmer
Mr. William Chesser
Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton Imogene Mixson
You Don’t Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark Joan Carter
You Say it First by Susan Mallery Chris Wisham
BESTSELLER LARGE PRINT FICTION Martha Overstreet
Amish Match on Ice Mountain by Kelly Long
Amish Quilter by Mindy Starns Clark Friends of the Library Book Sale Area
Bloody Sunday by Ben Coes
Bright Young Dead by Jessica Fellowes The Friends of the Library Book Sale Area is
Burden of Proof by DiAnn Mills open from 10:00 until 7:00 Tuesday through
Button Man by Andrews Gross Thursday and 10:00 until 5:00 Friday and Saturday.
Homeward Hound by Rita Mae Brown We invite you to visit and see the great collection
Liar, liar by Lisa Jackson of good books at rock bottom prices. All proceeds
Like a love Song by Camille Eide go directly to support the Library.
Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston Shop for good deals on books. The selection
Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse changes weekly. We have paperbacks, hardbacks,
Master of His Fate by Barbara Taylor Bradford nonfiction, National Geographic Magazines,
Mending by Susan Lantz Simpson
fiction, videos and audiobooks.
News of Our Loved Ones by Abigail DeWitt
Red War by Vince Flynn
Season of Wonder by RaeAnne Thayne
Secret to Die For by Lisa Harris
Too Deep for Words by Andrea Boeshaar
BESTSELLER NONFICTION
Racing to the Finish 796.72 EAR)
Trump’s Enemies (973.933 L)
MATERIALS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia
Nwaubani
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
 Friends of the Library Memberships 2019

PLATINUM PLUS Chris & Lisa Wisham Sallie Tarter

AABON Home Health Care Sup- James E. Hyers Judith Tarter
ply Jim & Elaine Land Winston & Barbara Jackson
Bette Byrd Byrd White Mary Vaeth
Utilities Board of Ozark Donna Lechliter Charles & Carolyn Johnson
Bob & Lou Harry Altha Newman FAMILY
Henry & Rosanne Shaw George & Ramona Wright Sonja Tomlin
GOLD COL Ernest & Ann Estes J B Grantham
Lael S. Walding BRONZE James Delaney
Larry & Jewnita Clark Sally L. Covington Susan Cox
Dr. Doug Williamson Dana Irish INDIVIDUAL
Circle Insurance Marie C. Black Karen Speck
Sammy & Susan Judah Sandra J. Holmes Judy McLaughlin
Joe & Dot Adams Velma W. Bastin Barbara Nickerson
Steve & Diane Clouse Martha Overstreet Charles Auman
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Blackwell Jeff & Liz Babine Jean Beverly
Imogene Mixson Gail Bankston Katrina Larsen
James Ketcham Robbie Harris Marian Jenkins
SILVER Sara Carroll Bonnie Crawford
Patricia L. Sand Jennifer Whitman Bobbi Jo Hager
Carl L. Hess Jane Parrish Brenda Minton

FEBRUARY 2019
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 9-Computer Class
Noon—AA 10:30-Kids’ Art
2-Tech Class 1-Pokémon

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1-Pokémon 10—Book Work Day 4-Lego Club Noon—AA 10:30-Story Time Noon—AA 9-Computer Class
Noon—AA 5:30—AA 2—FOL Medicare 4-Junior Master 2-Tech Class 12:45-Popcorn & a
6-GEN/HIS Program Gardeners Movie
10—Book Work Day 4:30-Story Time 1-Pokémon
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1-Pokémon 10—Book Work Day 9-Library Board 10:30-Story Time Noon—AA 9-Computer Class
Noon—AA 10:30-FOL Board 2:00-Writer’s 2-Tech Class 1-Pokémon
6-Friends of Ozark Noon—AA Forum
4-Junior Master
Gardeners

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1-Pokémon Library Closed 2-FOL Book Club Noon—AA 10:30-Story Time Noon—AA 9-Computer Class
4-Junior Master 2-Tech Class 10:30-Kids’ Art
Noon—AA 4 - Lego Club
Gardeners
6-Concerned Citizens
4:30-Story Time 1-Pokémon

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10-Book Work Day Noon—AA 10:30-Story Time
1-Pokémon 2:00-Writer’s Forum
Noon—AA 4-Junior Master
Gardeners
4:30-Story Time