I’m not much of a fan of the show Extreme Makeover. I hate the way it brings me to tears every daggone time I watch. I’ll be watching this week in May, though! A local Indianapolis man, Bernard McFarland, has been selected to receive a new home. He works for the same school district as me. Inspired by a librarian at an age, this young man has founded “Pack House 2000,” a program dedicated to helping exercise the minds and expanding the dreams of these youngsters by forming reading groups and organizing field trips to libraries, museums and cultural events throughout the city despite Bernard having few resources.  And, he his currently participating in the Indiana Librarians Leading in Diversity Program which will ultimately lead to a Master in Library Science.  (Applircations are currently being accepted for the second group of fellows.)

For more about Bernard and progress on the new home:

http://www.estridgeextremedream.com/

http://www.estridgeextremedream.com/The%20Family.html

http://www.theindychannel.com/entertainment/19036341/detail.html#–

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090328/LOCAL18/90328005&s=TimeStampDescending&page=3#pluckcomments

Congratulations to the McFarland Family!