School Library Receives $500 Donation

A $500 donation was recently made to the

The Rotary Club of Murrieta through the school's Youthact Club made the donation in memory of Margaret Lawe, in recognition of her commitment to literacy. 

A plaque reading "In memory of Margaret Lawe—in recognition of her countless hours of dedication to the Murrieta Rotary Club Reading Program," was exchanged between Murrieta Rotarians and school officials. 

Mrs. Lawe, who volunteered in many reading and literacy programs, passed earlier this year and was the wife of Murrieta Rotary Past President Dick Lawe, long time member.

A Celebration of Margaret's life is scheduled from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Sunday at the

"The Dorothy McElhinney Middle School Library was opened a few years ago with a very limited number of school library books and the $500 donation will help the school acquire some needed educational books for the students," said Dennis McCarbery, spokesperson for the Rotary Club of Murrieta, in a news release. 

The McElhinney school Youthact Club is sponsored and supervised by the Rotary Club of Murrieta, McCarbery said. The term "Youthact" is derived from "youth" for elementary and middle school age students and "act" for action, he said.

"The Youthact clubs must annually develop and carry out projects of service to its school, community and in the world," he said.

Rotary is a nonprofit organization of professionals and leaders in the local community who volunteer to improve the community and world. The Murrieta club meets at noon every Monday, except national holidays, at 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, between Interstates 15 and 215.

"If you have an interest in serving your community, please contact us through our website at Murrietarotarty.org," said President Jeannette Hartmann. "Or call me at 951-506-3181."