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Someone You Should Know LOCAL LIBRARY CLERK USES HER GIFTS TO HELP OTHERS By Sherri Sebella Do you love to read. How about draw, or possibly do crafts. There is always someone at the Pike County Public Librar y (PCPL) with a smile on her face and ready to help and encourage you. Rhea Turner, began her love of the librar y at a young age. "I'm old school," Turner said. "I grew up going to the librar y ever y week if I could, with my father. Reading was so important. I loved all kinds of books as a child." Turner has turned her love of the librar y into her profession, as she ser ves as Teen/Adult Ser vices Coordinator and Librar y Assistant, at the PCPL in both their Petersburg and Winslow locations. In 2014, Turner started out as a library housekeeper. "I did this for a couple of years, and one day they offered me a part-time job as a clerk, along with being a housekeeper," Turner said. "It wasn't long before I was working too many hours, so another housekeeper was hired." Turner works the front desk at the library which entails many duties. She takes care of the young adult section of the library, works in the cataloging department, covering new books with protective materials, and handles adult, teen and young adult programing. "When I come to work, I enjoy what I do," Turner said. "I'm ver y grateful to be here and ever yday I'm surrounded by what I love. I wouldn't give this job up unless there was a ver y good reason, nothing has tempted me." Many people throughout the commu- nity come to Turner to find out which book would be best to read for their spe- cific interests, and once they finish that one, they're right back into the librar y for another, soon after. From ar ts and crafts, to helping people find the per fect book, Turner is passionate about her position at the librar y. "I love helping someone find a new author or series of books that really makes them excited, and they just can't wait for the next one. That's just one example, of quite a few things, that I like about my job. Even though the world has evolved and the librar y has to keep up with its ever changing needs, I strive most to make sure it's original purpose isn't forgotten or lost; books. Free to borrow and return for more, so the adventures never have to end," Turner said. When it comes to art and drawing, Turner is a phenomenal artist, who shares her talents with both children, teens and adults. "We had a tiny art show recently and it turned out fantastic," Turner said. " Ever yone participated; men, women and children. We had 58 people sign up and another one is planned for the Fall. I was so pleased. I've always been interested in different forms of art. I sketch things, but I don't do faces well. I do enjoy car- tooning and painting. As a child, I used to draw on ever ything and crayons and paper were a great gift to me!" "Rhea has a heart for ser vice," Steph- anie Rawlins, Director for the PCPL, said. "She works really hard to make sure all of the librar y patrons she comes into contact with, feel appreciated. She listens to them and she tries to have crafts that are relevant to those who participate. She has a love for books and always tries to make sure she has one in her hand." Rhea Turner, is someone you should know. Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg LOCAL A-4 Wednesday, June 15, 2022 The Press-Dispatch Bailey named to president's list Quindelyn Bailey, of Petersburg was named to Franklin College president's list for the spring 2022 semester. Students named to the president's list have achieved academic distinction by earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours during a regular semester. Card Shower HURST CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY WITH CARD SHOWER Vera Potter Hurst, formerly of Pike County, will be turn- ing 90 on June 27. Cards may be sent to: 1676 Outer East Lake Road, Princeton, Indiana 47670. Required food handling class set for June 22 at Buchta Center A new required food handling course will be offered by Purdue Extension at the Elmer Buchta Technology Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22. The Ser vSafe's Food Handler course will cost $15 and is a requirement for ev- er yone who sells produce or homemade foods at the local farmer's market or at a roadside stand. The food handler's Ser vSafe certificate includes a computer course as well as an exam. Foods that can be sold by Home Based Vendors include eggs, honey, baked goods, fruit jellies and jams. The Ser vSafe Food Handler training fulfills the food safety training require- ments mandated for home-based ven- dors in the state of Indiana. After passing the assessment, your Food Handler Certificate of Achievement will be doc- umented with the National Restaurant Association so that you have easy access at any time to look up and prove your training. It is for anyone who needs basic food safety and food handling training, including home-based vendors, food ser vice workers, volunteers, or others who work with food who only need the basic training. Ser vSafe Food Handler satisfies training requirements for HBVs outlined in Indiana House Bill 1149. This program focuses on key aspects includ- ing basic food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination and allergens, time and temperature, and cleaning and sanitation. The Elmer Buchta Technology Center is located on 3401 N SR 61 Petersburg, IN 47567. Additionally anyone interested in test- ing out the co-working space for the day is encouraged to do so, your first day is always free. Staff will be on-site to provide tours as well as answer any questions about the local co-working space. Questions about the event or the types of foods that may be sold by Home Based Vendors may be directed to Market Manger, Rhonda Robinette, rrobin20@hotmail.com or Pamela Cosby at the Pike County Health Department cosby@pikecounty.in.gov. Rhea Turner, began her love of the librar y at a young age. "I'm old school," Turner said. "I grew up going to the librar y ever y week if I could, with my father. Reading was so important. I loved all kinds of books as a child." Turner has turned her love of the librar y into her profession, as she ser ves as Teen/Adult Ser vices Coordinator and Librar y Assistant, at the PCPL in both their Petersburg and Winslow locations. it takes 3 minutes to subscribe to Call 812-354-8500