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Programs for all ages <br /> <br />~ ~ ~ -- <br />5„ <br />J ~~ <br />~~~ <br />~ ~ o ~~ <br />~.. <br />_~ ~ <br />6 ,., <br />- -~ <br />~QQa i ~~ ~. ~. <br />r <br />~ r ~~~,~ <br />g fir: <br />~s1- }~ <br />~` <br />~® <br />Cultural Services <br />r <br />~. ' ` i <br />__ ~1~_ <br /> <br />2005 was packed with action for the Library, Recreation and <br />Cultural Services Department and, consequently, for me. The <br />Eugene City Council presented eight new priorities which have <br />generated the promise of a better quality of life for area residents. <br />One of the priorities is to "Promote Arts and Outdoors as a theme <br />for Eugene," and consequently, the Council officially adopted the <br />slogan, "The World's Greatest City of the Arts & Outdoors!" With <br />this new emphasis, LRCS has become a particularly significant <br />force on the Eugene scene, since so much of what we do is directly <br />or indirectly related to the "arts and outdoors." <br />Another Council priority is to "Develop a strategy to help the <br />homeless in Eugene." I head up the Action Planning Team which is <br />addressing this long-time dilemma. We have reviewed the City's <br />service delivery, met with community stakeholders, engaged <br />homeless community members, identified service enhancements, <br />and requested the leadership and support of elected officials. I <br />believe we are making-headway and that the community will see a <br />positive outcome. <br />One of the year's most exciting; events was the selection of Eugene <br />as the site for the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials! I am <br />honored to have been a member of the team which made Eugene's <br />presentation to the prestigious Olympic Track & Field Committee in <br />Indianapolis. LRCS will play an important role in preparing our <br />community to give a warm welcome to the athletes, their families <br />and their supporters. <br />Our dedicated staff continues working to make our programs and <br />services accessible to our community through collaborations with <br />local businesses and non-profit organizations, through our <br />committed volunteers, and through the consistent support <br />provided by the citizens of Eugene. I am very proud to be a part of <br />this successful team. <br />Angel Jones ~=`~ <br />Executive Director <br />Eugene Public Library <br />