10/19/2026
To everything there is a season. The Little Creek Thrift Shop is moving into a new season. On Wednesday, October 14th Thrift Shop Lead Dorothy Smiley said farewell to her loyal customers. Giving out Smiles and hosting refreshments, they in turn made a banner day out of it with over $1500 in sales. On Thursday, October 15th the staff and Volunteers honored her at a special luncheon. She received a Superior Performance Award and a 3000-hour pin. She oversaw the transition of the Base Bargain Shop back to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop in 2022. Reorganizing, painting, landscaping and making sure the needs of NMCRS were met as well as the service members and families who shop for sustainable used items. For over four years Ms. Dorothy dedicated two days a week to the Thrift Shop, and many weeks would see her coordinating extra days for sorting, cleaning and pop-up sales. She led a team of Volunteers who served over 20,000 customers. Ms. Dorothy also provided resources for those in need and was continually on the lookout for those the office could assist through Budget for Baby Workshops or financial assistance. Ms. Dorothy will be missed; however, she leaves a well-trained team for this new season.