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New Library Director Named in Arlington
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The Sam T . Wilson Public Library has named Tennessee native Molly Antoine as its library director . In her new role she will work with the town administration on ways to expand the library with a larger space and services , especially the development of community-based services that has become her defining characteristic . Originally from Memphis , Antoine has worked in both small and large library branches
Molly Antoine across Tennessee and served in both public and school libraries . She says she already knows that Arlington is a great fit for her after just a week on the job .
“ Arlington is the most adorable place in the world . The people here are warm and I ’ ve always dreamt of going to a small town . It seems like a great fit for my personality .”
Antoine served for two years as librarian and technology coordinator at the Shelby County School District and since then has served in an administrative capacity at Visible Music College and the Memphis Public Library & Information Center . In both of these roles she engaged other groups in the community as well as the public to deliver coordinated services .
“ I see Sam T . Wilson Public Library as a great opportunity to grow with the town and embrace the responsibilities that come with a larger staff and presence ,” Antoine
says . “ Effective leadership skills , good communication , and the ability to address problems quickly are what will define success .”
Antoine begins her new job with many best practices and planning tools already in place from library operator Library Systems & Services ( LS & S ). Since 2010 , total visits at the library are up 4 percent and total computer use is up 34 percent .
“ I ’ ve been blown away by the LS & S team ,” Antoine says . “ It ’ s an exceptional organization and I ’ ve been impressed with the opportunities already presented to me . It ’ s also great having other LS & S libraries nearby like Germantown that has a high volume of programs already up and running that we can build from .”
Antoine ’ s partners at the Town of Arlington already have good things to say about her .
“ We are excited at the opportunity to have Ms . Antoine at the Sam T . Wilson Library here in Arlington ,” says Brittney Owen , Arlington town recorder and treasurer . “ She brings to us a variety of experience in dealing with all age groups , and in the short time that she has been with us , we already feel that she will be a great asset to the community .”
Arbor Day Foundation Names Lakeland Tree City USA
Lakeland , TN was named a 2016 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management .
Lakeland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program ' s four requirements : a tree board or department , a tree-care ordinance , an annual community forestry budget of at least $ 2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation .
“ Tree City USA committees see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand ,” said Dan Lambe , President of the Arbor Day Foundation . “ Additionally , recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride , whether it ' s through volunteer engagement or public education .”
Sprouts Partners with the Lakeland Senior Center to Honor Good Health by Kim Odom , Lakeland Senior Center Manager
Seniors , like Johanna McArthur above , right , went to market earlier this year ,
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filling up shopping bags with fresh fruits and vegetables when Sprouts Farmers Market visited the Lakeland Senior Center to talk to seniors about how important it is to get their daily nutritional needs . The grocery gave away fresh fruits and vegetables to seminar participants .
“ As seniors age , they face health concerns that are unique to their changing bodies and needs ,” said Amber Curtis , regional marketing specialist for Sprouts .
“ We want the seniors to walk away with better knowledge of the foods and supplements that are essential for optimal heart health ,” she added . We hope that the professional educational material we have provided will serve as a starting to point to take action on their lifestyle goals . It ’ s never too late get started on the journey to better health . “
Arlington-Area Artist Featured at WinterArts
Local 38002 artist Dennis Paullus was among the 39 artists selected from across the South to participate in the 2016 edition of WinterArts . Heralded by many as the South ’ s Premiere Holiday Artists ’ Market , this year ’ s edition of the show presented by the non-profit ArtWorks Foundation was located in Memphis TN ’ s Eastgate Shopping Center .
Dennis Paullus is an award-winning wood turner who creates vessels of amazing beauty from local hardwoods .
WinterArts focuses on functional art ( sometimes called “ fine craft ): 3-D disciplines , such as metal , glass , wood and clay , as well as some 2-D work such as photography , are represented at WinterArts .
WinterArts ’ mission of showcasing the work of functional artists whose skill and talent raises craft disciplines to their highest level .