By Daily Press staff
The new John Muir/SMASH Library Upgrade Project — ‘LUP’ — has turned the page, and is now up and running in Ocean Park.
New books are presently being purchased and the planning stages of remodeling are underway. This summer, the library will have fresh paint job for its patrons, thanks to Cox Paint and their donation; new carpeting, shelving and furniture. Starbucks, at 3020 Lincoln Blvd., is donating $1,000 towards the purchase of new chairs. In addition, Cal National Bank has made a donation, SMASH PTSA is funding the LUP and the John Muir School PTA has committed to putting up $10,000 towards the project.
Any community members interested in lending a hand should contact Alicia Garey at (310) 399-7721 X 181. and Phi Theta Kappa. She is transferring either to UCLA or Occidental College in Eagle Rock this fall and plans to work for UNICEF as a lawyer, defending the rights of children.
The internship program was established in 1991 in the memory of Ride,who taught political science and served in administrative posts at SMC for 33 years until his death in 1989. Strong in mind and body
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 26, 2006. Read the original PDF.