Meet the Trustees
L to R: Greg Lasheid, Lisa Prochaska, Elizabeth Thoms, Sue Polzin, Dottie Peterson, Suzie Miller, Loren Larson
Suzie Miller - Trustee President -
When Started: Somewhere in the 1980's when my daughters were preschoolers.
What do you like most about the library : The warm comfortable small town atmosphere.
Most memorable library memory: Our ground breaking when Gov. Vilsack's wife came and my two daughters sang for her with our church group, Seraphim.
Favorite book or author: Centennial by James Michener
Family: Husband, Bob, & daughters, Sarah and Leah
Greg Lasheid-
When Started: Spring 2009
What do you like most about the library:Just how Alden has such a marvelous facility to allow patrons to read and enjoy our collection of books.
Most memorable library memory: Working on the Mary Silke Memorial Garden addition onto the library.
Favorite book or author: William Shakespear
Family: Wife - Cheryl, Son - Tanner, Daughter - Quincy
Elizabeth Thoms - Trustee Secretary -
When Started: Spring 2001
What do you like most about the library: It's accessibility, it's friendly atmosphere. It also has new books.
Favorite book or author: Elizabeth George, PD James
Family: Husband, Jim, sons, Ben & Joseph, & daughter, Lucy
Hobbies: Reading, sewing, gardening, & music.
Loren Larson -
When Started: 1999
What do you like most about the library : Availability of books, periodicals and computers. The meeting rooms for the public.
Most memorable library memory: The dedication of the new addition to the original library structure.
Dottie Peterson -
When Started: 2006What do you like most about the library: Dottie says her favorite thing is the Spring Tea that the Friends group has.
Favorite book or author: John Grishman
Family: A daughter and son, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Hobbies: Reading and her Monday morning coffee group.
Sue Polzin -
When Started: 1995
What do you like most about the library: The cozy atmosphere and availability of materials.
Most memorable library memory: The Grand Opening after the addition was completed.
Favorite book or author: Nothing specific.
Family: Husband, Rich, and daughter, Tara
Hobbies: Golf, reading, any outdoor activity
Lisa Prochaska -
When Started: 1997
What do you like most about the library: The library is a beautiful facility inside and out. It is a great asset in the town of Alden.
Most memorable library memory: Ground breaking ceremony.
Favorite book or author: Janette Oke
Family: Husband, Joe, daughters, Sara & Emily, and son, Ryan
Hobbies: Biking, hiking, watching my children at activities.
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