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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 5 00:22:36 1997
From: Kate Houston <kateho@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Homework Center on the Web


Just in time for school to start!

Multnomah County Library's Homework Center now has over 500 sites.
Colonial trades? State facts? Background Notes Online? Yes, and more!

http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/kids/homework/

After much surfing and evaluating, I have posted the Homework Center.
I hope this will be a big help to many of you as the students
start pouring in to start research. If anyone has site suggestions,
please send them directly to me and I will take a look. I am always
finding great things and updating this site. Happy surfing!


Kate Houston Voice: (503)736-6012
School Corps Librarian Pager: 202-8165
Multnomah County Library Fax: (503) 248-5441
205 NE Russell, Portland OR 97212 kateho@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us


"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb.
That's where the fruit is."
-Anonymous


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:15:06 1997
From: "Ingibjorg Asgeirsdottir" <ingibjorg@siglo.is>
Subject: Unattendend children


Hello everybody

English is not my native language so please ignore all my spelling errors.

I'm a librarian in a town called Siglufjordur (population around 1700) in
North Iceland. I don't have a policy on unattended children, because I
DON'T NEED ONE. Reading all your posts on this subject made me realise how
very lucky I am to live in a small country. Kids come a lot by themselves
to the library and sometimes hang out for a while. If they start to behave
badly, annoy me, the staff (myself and one whoman who works part time) or
other patrons I tell them to get out and I don't have to worry anymore
about it. If they would come alone age 5 and under I would probably get
worried (hasn't happened here so far). In this small town it would not be
a problem, it's easy to find the parents.

Few years ago I worked in Reykjavik's City public library (Borgarbokasafn).
Reykjavik by the way is the only city in the country, with population
around 103.000. They also don't have a policy on unattended children. A
lot of kids lived around my branch who came a lot to the library and
sometimes for hours. Very often they came without their parents. And
there it was the same, if they weren't behaving we sent them out and they
were off our hands.

Very often a group of friends come together and hangout. Find some books,
read a while. Play some games like monopoly, sometimes you have to hush
them when they are talking at once, but that's the only problem.

We also don't have to worry about homeless people who smell badly, and we
don't need security gards around the library.........

I think I´m in librarian's heaven, exept books about sex do have the
tendency to disappear.

Regards from Iceland

Ingibjorg Asgeirsdottir


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Ingibjorg Asgeirsdottir
Bokasafn Siglufjardar
Granugotu 24
580 Siglufjordur
Iceland
Tel: +354 460 5615 Fax: +354 467 1589
E-mail: ingibjorg@siglo.is
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:15:05 1997
From: "Susan Babb MSM (508) 688-9505" <babb@mvlc.lib.ma.us>
Subject: Re: Unattended children in library


I've been following this discussion quite closely. This summer I had a 5
year old left for an hour alone - the father left the building. Another
time, I had a 4 year old left at storytime. When all the parents came to
pick up their child I watched as the young boy went upstairs. Concerned,
I followed. He was on his way out the door! I stopped him and asked where
his mother was. Outside, he said. I went with him - no mother in sight.
We walked around the building and finally found the mom. I carefully
explained our policies to the woman. The point is the child was going OUT
the door. I don't know what would have happened. I'm sure we can all
imagine. I totally agree that policies of unattended children are for the
protection of the child and, yes, us. For if something were to happen to
that child, who is responsible? I think this is the issue: are we
responsible for the safety, health, etc of these children? I went to
library school and got my MLS but did not get any social work degree, or
legal degree, or public safety degree. I am responsible for opening the
doors of literature and love of libraries for the child. I am not
responsible for that 4 year old and what could have happened to him had
he left the building unattended. I think libraries can still be the
wonderful warm experience for everyone, but I don't think we librarians
are social workers, etc. We can't be all things to everyone. "Nuf said.
Susan Babb

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:15:07 1997
From: Vanston <jvanston@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Kids in the Library


I am NOT speaking of my own comfort level. Do you consider a 2 year old
wandering around in traffic not to be a safety problem? When a parent
tells a little one, "I'll be in the adult section" how am I supposed to
know when that child runs out of the children's room whether the child is
running for a parent or running out into a busy parking lot or
street? Plus, have you ever felt your heart breaking because a 4 year old
or younger has been left (either for a minute or half hour) and you cannot
stop their sobbing because they think Mommy or Daddy is gone forever?
We do not ban them from the library. A 2-5 year old usually doesn't come
in by themselves. We stop the parent, explain why we have the policy (or
give an abbreviated form citing the safety problem of the automatic
doors). Plus, as I STRESSED, until a certain age, NOT regardless of age.
A child older than 5 can be left alone. Yes, I realize most parents are
not Ozzie and Harriet. But I am talking about a child's saftey, not my
comfort level. Let's not confuse the issues.
Jen
My own opinions, not necessarily my library's

On Thu,
4 Sep 1997, E Spicer wrote:

> > Although it may seem like age discrimination, the fact of the matter is
> > that until a certain age, unattended children are a safety problem.
>
> It seems to me that an assumption is made that if these unattended
> children, regardless of age, are not allowed in the library suddenly and
> magically they will be spending quality time with Ozzie and Harriet
> parents perfectly safe, studying how to make this world a better place.
> My question is: Where will these children be if they are not allowed in
> the library and is that a better solution?
>
> In reference to the above who do we want to transfer our "safety"
> problem to? Isn't there some sort of compromise available to librarians?
> What will these children think of the library in 20 years? Any solution
> that does not deal with the best interest of each child (regardless of
> comfort) isn't worth it because one way or another we are going to have
> to deal with the consequences of our choices, policies, and exceptions.
>


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:15:05 1997
From: Elaine Weide <eweide@amon.pub-lib.ci.fort-worth.tx.us>
ubject: Re: pubyac V1 #43


Although Ms. Broderick makes some important points, I am disappointed to see
them in the form of flaming. We want to try and keep children safe and
part of that is having an unattended children policy and defining where
our role as librarians begins and where the parent is responsible. The
world has changed even since I was a child in the 70's. I am happy Ms
Broderick could use the library as a safe haven during the depression
era. I enjoyed walking to my local branch alone as a child, but this is
a public building and as someone else mentioned, ANYONE has a right to be
here. Some of these people are predators. Last year, two girls ages 7
and 15 were abducted and later raped after waiting outside a Maryland
library for their mothers to pick them up. A policy would not be for our
comfort, unless you consider doing what we can to prevent terrible things
happening to children "comfort". A policy is needed for the safety of
the children.
In my library situation, there are gangs that literally fence in the
library. Gangs with guns. These gangs have "Initiation Nights" that
possibly include, among other things, shooting at _anyone_ who is in
the wrong place at the wrong time. At all times, no colors the
children wear are safe; "drive by shootings" can be based merely on the
fact that "Bobby" or "Laura" were wearing solid, blue, red, gold,
orange or green.
We do our best at the library to educate the
public of what to watch out for as regards gangs. This includes having
presentors from the gang unit of the police department and the "Coming up"
program, located in various sections of the city to work
directly with gang members to speak to children, educators and adults
Times have changed, unfortunately since the depression. Not paying
attention to reality is what people do for their own comfort. If people
willingly remain ignorant that the world is a much scarier place, there will
be a price, our children.
Again, I felt I had to say something, although I find flaming does not
encourage communication, which seems to be what this listserv is all about.
Perhaps the flaming by Ms. Broderick was not an attempt to communicate.
Yet if this is the case, why post a message in the first place?


-Elaine Weide

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* Views represented are strictly personal and *DO NOT* *
* represent those of the Fort Worth Public Library. *
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:15:31 1997
From: Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Kids in the Library


I have striven mightily to keep my lip buttoned on this issue,
since I am sympathetic to both sides of the argument, but I must beg that
participants not drag in extraneous arguments. The question should be
purely one of professional library responsibilities, not of trying to
take on the whole sorry state of the world.
Although libraries are not necessarily safe places for unaccompanied
children, it is undeniably true that there are worse places for them to
be. So what? IF a library chooses to make service to latchkey children
one of their objectives, and IF the library has the staff to offer such
service, I applaud them; but IF a library does not/chooses not to offer
such service THEY ARE NOT TO BLAME FOR WHAT HAPPENS TO THE KIDS! (caps
intentional!) There are many many social problems affecting kids:
violence, lack of health care, broken families, lack of
health care, etc. I know we all feel compassion for the victims. But
nobody has suggested on this list that librarians should be running
police stations, providing medical services, adopting foster children,
or handing out sandwiches as part of our professional duties (though of
course as private citizens I urge us all to do what we can!); even though
one could argue "well, the sick/hungry/poor/victimized child is here and
won't get get doctors/food/parents/care on the streets or in the mall,
either." Why is afterschool care any different?
I pay very good money for afterschool care for my children, and
respect the people who offer it as professionals. But I would be very
insulted if the town dumped old books at the daycare center and said,
"Well, you people are librarians now!" and refused to provide and fund a
public library and address the needs of people who need the services of a
librarian. I sympathize with the people who leave their kids here because
they feel they have no other choice, but those parents are frankly the
minority in this town. Mostly it's a matter of (the parents')
convenience.
And as to what those kids think of the library? Well, I
wish it were that easy to use the opportunity to install that love of
libraries and learning that others spoke of, but I'm afraid that most of
them see us as a hated dumping ground for inconvenient kids. Not exactly
the image I think we are trying to foster!
These opinions of course are strictly my own and do not
necessarily reflect the position of my library or anyone else. But I wish
they did!
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On Thu, 4 Sep 1997, E Spicer wrote:

> My question is: Where will these children be if they are not allowed in
> the library and is that a better solution?
> In reference to the above who do we want to transfer our "safety"
> problem to? Isn't there some sort of compromise available to librarians?
> What will these children think of the library in 20 years?
>


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:15:42 1997
From: Jill Patterson <jpatterson@lightside.com>
ubject: Re: Unattended Children Policies, again


So far, nobody has mentioned the liability issues that the Library could
face if something happened to an unattended child. Not to mention the bad
publicity! There are also state laws about child abandonment and child
endangerment. Remember those two young girls that were killed last year
while waiting to be picked up after the library closed? Libraries need to
be proactive in protecting young children. We have an unattended child
policy for those aged 8 and under. They must be with an adult. If a child
is happily reading or using the library, we usually don't say anything.
More likely, the child is wandering around (which makes the child a real
potential target for any molester) or is violating our patron behavior policy.
Jill Patterson JPatterson@lightside.com
Glendora Public Library 140 S. Glendora Ave. Glendora, CA 91741
Tel: 626/852-4896 FAX: 626/852-4899


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:17:45 1997
From: PUB_YAC@mln.lib.ma.us
Subject: Re: Unattended children


I also feel the need to respond to this issue. We have an unattended children
policy, and we have it for safety reasons.

A few years ago, a family dropped off their 4 & 12 year old daughters for
the day, so they could spend "special time" with their 9 year old son. (It
was his birthday.) The girls read in the morning, walked to town and got
lunch, walked back to the library to read in the afternoon, then got bored
and went outside to play.

The next thing I know, the twelve year old is screaming and running into the
library carrying her small sister who is bleeding profusely from a head
wound she got jumping off our stone wall.

Luckily, we had a nursing student who was a part-time page. We grabbed the
rubber gloves, paper towels and started mopping her up. I was just calling
the Fire Dept. when the father came in (seven hours after he dropped them off)
told me not to bother, and took the girls out, both of them sobbing. (One
from pain, one from panic.) He never said anything to us at the time of
after the incident. (But they have also never dropped off their kids for
more than an hour since then!) Unattended policies are for the kids benefit!


This is not the only time we have had problems. Our town is small (population
almost 12,000) and the Library is one of the only places in town to "hang out."
I love seeing kids here enjoying the library--that's what I did at their age.
However, I do not want to be the person responsible if something horrible
happens to a kid left on their own. We have had an attempted kidnapping in
our building, and we have strange characters who wander through. I have had
a non-custodial parent try to pick up a child from a program. I am not a
police officer, nor do I want to be one. I want children to be safe, but I
think parents have to be practical, and if we have to be the ones to tell them
that, so be it.

Just my two cents worth.
Kelly Wood
Weston Public Library
Weston MA

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:27:43 1997
From: Rebecca Rich-Wulfmeyer <rwulfm@ci.temple.tx.us>
Subject: Large type juvenile books


I am trying to build our collection of large type juvenile books, too.
I ordered some fiction books from Galaxy/Chivers at 1-800-621-0182.
They also do adult large type books. I too would like to know who else
publishes or distributes these materials.

Becky Rich-Wulfmeyer
Children's Librarian
Temple Public Library
rwulfm@ci.temple.tx.us

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:26:46 1997
From: Konieczka <konieczm@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: Murder Mystery in the library


I would like to respond to the queries requesting ideas for Summer
Reading. This year I had phenomenal success w/my summer reading program. We
offered readers a choice between playing a game or signing a contract.
Some readers did both. My active participants nearly tripled from last
year. this is the first year we've seen an increase in at least five years.
I would be happy to share more info w/anyone interested.

Mary J. Konieczka
Youth Services Librarian
Riverdale Public Library
708-841-3311
e-mail:konieczm@sls.lib.il.us


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:26:49 1997
From: ic489@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Hannah Harad Szabo)
Subject: story-hour philosophy


We are in the process of writing a STORY-HOUR PHILOSPHY for our
library. If you have a written statement or ideas to share please
send them directly to me. We will share them with you at a later date
THANKS

Hannah Harad Szabo
ic489@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Hannah Harad Szabo)

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 00:27:51 1997
From: Michelle DiGiacomo <mdigiacomo@ci.sat.tx.us>
Subject: need book review


We need help in finding a book review.
The person in charge of juvenile collection development for
San Antonio Public Library has asked me to see if anyone
can help her find a review for the following book:
Elizabeth I by Catherine Bush Chelsea House 1985.
She knows that it was reveiwed in Booklist and SLJ, but
we don't own the Children's Book Review Indexes for 85 or 86. She
would like someone to look in their indexes and let me know what month
and
hopefully what page. Then she can go into the ficrofiche and print out.

Please send the information to me at
MDiGiacomo@x1.ci.sat.tx.us

Thanks very much
Michelle Di Giacomo
Children's Librarian
Carver Branch
San Antonio Public Library


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 01:55:20 1997
From: Amy Grimes <grimes@vanlib.fvrl.org>
Subject: Stumper


Hi, I'm hoping this will sound familiar to someone out there. A patron is
trying to find the name of a picture book published in the 60's or 70's.
It is about an old lady who owned crocodiles (or alligators) and lived on
a hill. A flood threatens the town, and the alligators save the
townspeople. We have checked A to Zoo and our other resources. I
appreciate your help.

Please email me directly at grimes@vanlib.fvrl.org

Thank You, Amy Grimes


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 02:39:51 1997
From: Rob Reid <reidra@cvfn.org>
Subject: stumper


A woman in her 30s is looking for a book from her childhood that has a
boy named Oblio - she's not sure of the spelling - and his dog Arrow who
encounter adventures while wandering in a forest. She couldn't give any
more details. I'd appreciate your help if you know the answer. Please
contact me at reidra@cvfn.com. Many thanks.

Rob Reid
Eau Claire WI

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 02:41:47 1997
From: "PAT HAWKINS, HUMAN RESOURCES" <PATH@kcpl.lib.mo.us>
Subject: Please post



Subj: Consortium Support Librarian

Fulltime position to provide smooth integration of technology
services between the Kansas City Public Library and consortium
member libraries. Plans and coordinates changes in computer and
telecommunications configuration, provides hardware and software
support, responsible for assimilation and evaluation of DRA Client/
Server application modules, etc. Requires: experience with PCs,
Windows, database management systems, knowledge of WWW and other
Internet tools, TCP/IP and Ethernet network technologies, MLS degree
or equivalent combo of education/exp. Local travel and use of car
required. Hiring salary range: $29,242-33,628. Apply through Sept 30
and return questionnaire by October 10, 1997 to KCPL, 311 E 12th,
KCMO, 64106. Fax: 816 421 7484. (Note: interviewing stipend/reimburse
ment available to out-of-area applicants)

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 03:30:03 1997
From: "Children's Department-Stratford Library" <strfd@mail2.nai.net>
Subject: re: YA Summer Programs Source



There is a wonderful book by Martha S. Simpson (who happens to work at the
library here in Stratford CT) called Reading Programs for Young Adults:
Complete Plans for 50 theme-related units for public, middle school and
high school libraries. It is published by McFarland and can be ordered from
the usual sources. Martha also has 2 other books:Summer Reading Clubs. and
Environmental Awareness Activities For Librarians and Teachers.
I hope this helps in your planning!
Bina Williams
Stratford Library Association

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 03:34:07 1997
From: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca (Rhonda Jessup)
ubject: Santa book


A patron came in today looking for a book for her 6 year old that explains
that Santa Claus cannot bring everything a child requests for Christmas.
Her son has asked for an expensive item for Christmas that is beyond their
budget and when she said that it cost a lot of money, he replied, "That's
okay, Mom, Santa makes it for free."

Any ideas? Please respond to me personally and I will post any suggestions
to the list.

Thanks in advance. Rhonda

Rhonda Jessup,
Department Head,
Children's Services & Adult Fiction
Whitby Public Library
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
E-mail: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 03:39:45 1997
From: "L. Jean Hansen" <jhansen@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Hot rod stumper answers



Thanks to everyone who responded to my "Hot Rod" stumper question.
I got many helpful responses and you were unanimous in suggesting that the
author was Henry G. Felsen. I've interloaned the book and it's here
already. This pubyac really works!

Jean Hansen |
Adult & Young Adult Librarian | Voice: 810-674-4831 ext.110
Waterford Township Public Library | Fax: 810-674-1910
5168 Civic Center Dr. | E-mail: jhansen@tln.lib.mi.us
Waterford, MI 48329 |


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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 04:02:08 1997
From: Kathryn_L_BLOOM@umail.umd.edu (kb103)
ubject: Re: Large Type Children's Books


>Hi,
> We are looking to increase our collection of large type books for
>children. Can anyone recommend a publisher that deals with these
>books? The bulk of the newer ones we've been getting are British
>books. I would love to get some large type versions of popular/classic
>titles. Any ideas?
>Thanks in advance,
>Amy
>
>Amy Duquette
>Assistant Children's Librarian
>Attleboro Public Library
>Attleboro, MA
>Bookmom@ix.netcom.com
Dear Amy:

> Isis Large Print
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, MD 08903
908-445-2280

Thorndike
207-948-2962

Ulverscroft 800-955-9659

These are three of the publishers we have dealth with, but there are
three pages full of publisers. If you'd like me to fax them to you, please
let me know.

Sincerely, Kit Bloom Mayrland State Library for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped
kb103@umail.umd.edu

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 04:06:20 1997
From: Pat Anderson <panderso@leo.vsla.edu>
Subject: Job Posting - Senior Librarian



YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR

The Newport News Public Library System is recruiting for the
position of Youth Services Coordinator. The following is a
partial list of the duties and responsibilities of the
position: coordinates and develops the system-wide children's,
young adults' and family programs and activities for the City's
public library system. Juvenile card registraton for the
system is 19,336. Registration for Summer Reading program is
approximately 2,500. Attendance at various programs throughout
the year is approximately 15,000 children. Must be able to
work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Requires a
Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited library
school or its equivalent. Requires certification as a
professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 6
months of employment. Also requires a valid driver's license.
Starting salary is $25,385 per year or commensurate with
qualifications and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
To apply, submit a resume/city application by November 7, 1997
to: Personnel Department, City of Newport News, 2400
Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. EOE.


--
Pat Anderson
Newport News Public Library System
panderso@leo.vsla.edu
804-886-7893
FAX 804-886-7974

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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Sat Sep 6 04:09:55 1997
From: Librarian <jfklib@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Job Announcement - JFK Library, Hialeah, FL


The City of Hialeah Library Division is accepting applications for the positions of Librarian I and Librarian II. At this time, we have four Librarian I openings. In January, we will have two openings for Librarian II as the result of retirements (both after 25 years of service). There is, therefore, tremendous opportunity for career growth as jobs are initially posted internally. We will, however, consider an extraordinary candidate as a Librarian II applicant now.

We are looking for creative, energetic, qualified applicants with experience in public library services, children's services, cataloging and technical services, or network administration.

Hialeah, Florida is centrally located in the greater Miami area and has a population of over 200,000. In Hialeah, 90% of the population is Spanish-speaking or bilingual. The Miami area has a dynamic economy, wonderful beaches, a tropical climate, international cuisine, and a variety of cultural activities.

The JFK Library is the main public library for the City of Hialeah. The City also maintains one branch, the Lua A. Curtiss Branch Library. Remodeling and automation of our library was completed just over a year ago. The library has over 86,500 books (over 8000 in the Spanish Collection), 700 videos, 300 audio books, and 10,000 music CD's. In the past 4 years, our library book budget has increased exponentially, from $35K to $170K. The library is very heavily used by the community, especially for educational information needs. It is not uncommon to have over 800 patrons a day in the library.

Our library computer system; consisting of Galaxy Library Automation Software, over 12 networked CD ROM products, Microsoft Office Suite, and (soon to be) Internet access; runs on a state of the art Windows NT 4.0 LAN.

Salary range for Librarian I is $25,272-$43,008. Salary range for Librarian II is $25,272-$49,255. Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience. All positions are full-time civil service positions with extensive benefit packages. The City of Hialeah has regularly scheduled salary increases. Requirements: All applicants must be a US citizen or a legal resident alien. All applicants must have a Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited school of librarianship. Preferred: Spanish language skills, public library experience, reference experience, computer competence.

If you have any questions or should know of an individual that might be interested in one of these challenging positions I could be contacted in writing at the John F. Kennedy Library, 190 West 49th Street, Hialeah, FL 33012-3712, by phone at (305) 818-9140, or at MTaxis@AOL.com on the Internet.



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