[OPLINLIST] MYERS LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

[Jane Byrnes]

MYERS LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
 
The Napoleon Public Library Board of Trustees would like to announce the
availability of the Rachael Bradley Myers and Dayl S. Myers Scholarship in
memory of their son, Joseph Bradley Myers.
 
In 1988, the Library Board received $75,346.31 from the Myers estate. The
principal is invested and the interest income may be used annually at the
discretion of the Trustees to provide a scholarship or scholarships to aid a
person or persons pursuing a fifth year or Master's degree in Library
Science. For 2004, $2,000.00 will be disbursed for qualified MLS candidates
in accordance with the Library Board's decision. 

Dayl and Rachael Myers grew up in Napoleon and graduated from Napoleon High
School in 1914. Dayl was a telephone engineer for Bell laboratories for
thirty-five years. They lived in Towaco, New Jersey, but returned to
Napoleon in 1960 upon Dayl's retirement. Their later years were spent in St.
Petersburg, Florida. 

To apply for the Myers scholarship, applicants must send a resume, letter of
intent, or essay concerning career goals to Napoleon Public Library, 310 W.
Clinton Street, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 by May 1, 2004. Proof of admission to
Library School must be included. 

Since the Myers family was native to Henry county, the Library Board feels
preference should be given to Henry county residents who apply. A personal
interview with the Library Board on June 1, 2004 may be required also. The
scholarship winner will be required to give a detailed account of
expenditures and complete the program within three years. 

If prospective applicants have any questions, or desire more information,
please contact Pam Lieser at (419) 592-2531.