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<DIV>As you know, the statistics collection for the fiscal year <SPAN
class=484020918-04092008>2007</SPAN>-200<SPAN class=484020918-04092008>8</SPAN>
is now underway and will be finishing October 1! <BR> <BR>So many of us
use data to compare libraries, check salary rates, <SPAN
class=484020918-04092008>report on the impact of ready to read funds,
</SPAN>etc., so we'd like to acknowledge those community-minded libraries so
far! </DIV>
<DIV><BR>Submission is complete once a library has answered any edit checks and
clicked the submit button. If your library should be on this list<SPAN
class=484020918-04092008> and isn't</SPAN>, contact me and we'll walk through
those very last steps.<BR> <BR>If you are still working on your survey, help is
available!! Try the new FAQ at <A
href="http://libdev.plinkit.org/faqs-for-state-statistical-reports.">http://libdev.plinkit.org/faqs-for-state-statistical-reports.</A>
Call or email early and often! Training by phone or in person is
available! Call now - 503-378-5027 and ask for Ann. Just pick
up that phone and call!!<SPAN class=484020918-04092008> (It can be
lonely here...so please take pity and talk to me about stats.)</SPAN><BR>
</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484020918-04092008></SPAN>T<SPAN class=484020918-04092008>his
year, a special acknowledgement should go to libraries performing way
above the call of duty. For getting data reports submitted
before 7/31/08 a diamond award goes to:</SPAN></DIV><SPAN
class=484020918-04092008></SPAN>
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width=181 height=21>Curry Public Library District</TD></TR>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>La Grande Public Library</TD></TR>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Seaside Public Library</TD></TR>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Wallowa County Library</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
<DIV><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:484020918@04092008-0517" align=baseline
border=0>The platinum star for <SPAN class=484020918-04092008>stellar
</SPAN><SPAN class=484020918-04092008>early </SPAN>filing <SPAN
class=484020918-04092008>of </SPAN>statistics before <SPAN
class=484020918-04092008>Sept. 1</SPAN> goes to:</DIV>
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cellPadding=0 width=261 border=0 x:str>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; WIDTH: 196pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
width=261 height=21>Astoria Public Library</TD></TR>
<TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21>
<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Bandon Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Chetco Community Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21 x:str="Clatskanie Library District ">Clatskanie Library
District<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></TD></TR>
<TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21>
<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Crook County Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Douglas County Library System</TD></TR>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Elgin<SPAN class=484020918-04092008> Public Library</SPAN></TD></TR>
<TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21>
<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Enterprise City Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Eugene Public Library</TD></TR>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Flora M Laird Memorial Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Hermiston Public Library</TD></TR>
<TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21>
<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Jefferson County Library</TD></TR>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Joseph City Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Newport Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Oakridge Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Oregon City Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Pilot Rock Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Springfield Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Stanfield Public Library</TD></TR>
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<TD
style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Toledo Public Library</TD></TR>
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style="BORDER-RIGHT: #eae6dd; BORDER-TOP: #eae6dd; BORDER-LEFT: #eae6dd; BORDER-BOTTOM: #eae6dd; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
height=21>Weston Public Library</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
<DIV><BR><SPAN class=484020918-04092008>Congratulations to all who have
finished!</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484020918-04092008></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484020918-04092008>Ann Reed</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484020918-04092008></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=484020918-04092008>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ann Reed, Federal Programs
Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Library Development Services, Oregon
State Library</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>250 Winter St. NE</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Salem, OR 07305</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>phone: (503) 378-5027</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>fax: (503) 378-6439</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="mailto:ann.reed@state.or.us">ann.reed@state.or.us</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>website:
www.oregon.gov/osl/ld/index.shtml</FONT></DIV></SPAN></DIV>
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