Club thanks Basha's for book bin support

Peoria North Rotary Club members recently thanked the managers of three local Basha's Grocery Stores for their continued support of our book bins. The bins -- located at one Basha's store in Sun City West and two in Peoria -- have generated over $10,400 for the club since first introduced nearly 10 years ago. Funds raised through the bins help the club fund literacy projects and its annual dictionary project. Nicole Martinez, the assistant manager of the 99th and Beardsley Basha's, attended the club's Sept. 10 meeting. Not at the meeting, but also recognized, were Steve Stover, the manager of the 99th and Beardsley store; Alex Lopez, manager of the Sun City West store; and Kim Pirtle, manager of the 75th and Thunderbird store. From left, Willi Wheeler, book bin coordinator for the club; Nicole Martinez; and Janet Gregg.