Every nonprofit

organization can use the help of advocates and Fayette County Public Library

Director Christine Snell honored over 50 advocates who have befriended

the library.

They range

from restaurants, individuals, a flower shop, and newspapers. The Fayette

Citizen was one of those honored.

Individuals

have contributed their volunteer time in the library, their artistic talents

on its walls, helping to raise funds for special projects, and answering

historic questions on the county.

"My feeling

is that if we could get bodies in this library, we could transport their

minds around the world." said Fayette County Commission Chairman

Greg Dunn. Due to its advanced satellite system, this can now be done.

County commissioner

A. G. VanLandingham chaired the program, recognized the advocates present,

and presented the library employee of the year. Sharon Campbell was voted

part-time for two years and is proficient in all departments.

"No matter

which department she is needed in," said Snell, "whether it's

helping with the baby story time, checking out books or entering a ton

of data in our computers, you can consider it done."

"This

is how things get done, by having a knowledgeable staff," said VanLandingham.

"Every time I have been in the library, the staff has always been

helpful."