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Port Orford News August 13, 2008 • Page 5 Library news: Silent auction offers up a variety of items for bid Silent auction ongoing at Langlois Library The Friends of the Langlois Library's annual month-long silent auction in now open for bidding. In addition to a variety of prac- tical items and objects d'art, there are many admission tickets to Oregon family attractions and gift certificates to local businesses available for bidding. This is a good time to find some great bargains for yourself, family or that special friend dur- ing the holidays. Come to the Langlois Library during regular business hours to peruse the fine selections. The silent auction will culmi- nate at the second Annual Blueberry Bash which will be held at the Langlois Lions Hall from 7-9 p.m., Saturday, August 23. Back by popular demand, the Blueberry Bash will present live music by Willow Creek (dancing encouraged!), delicious desserts for sale, complimentary bever- ages, and a spirited live auction of home-baked desserts. The silent auction will close at 8 p.m. and winnings bids will be announced at that time. Winners need not be present. In addition to the silent auc- tion and the dessert fundraiser, the Langlois Library is now raf- fling off an elegant full-sized quilt made by Muriel Niehaus, part-time resident of Port Orford. Proceeds from this raffle will be used towards an overnight campout at OMSI for 20 children in the Port Orford-Langlois Area. This fieldtrip, which will include a visit to the Portland Zoo, will take place in June 2009 and is sponsored by the Langlois and Port Orford Public Libraries. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held on November 1. Langlois Library gains grant Boxes arrived, and for the next couple of hours the library was as quiet as a church as the chil- dren sorted through the new books, squealed with delight, and read some of their favorites. Thanks to The Libri Foundation (and particularly Mrs. Kathryn Thrift and the estate of Gerry McKillip) and the Friends of the Langlois Library, the Langlois Library received sixty-four new and exciting easy and intermediate books for chil- dren. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organiza- tion that donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries throughout the United States. Libraries must be at least 30 miles from a city with a popula- tion over 40,000, and serve limit- ed populations themselves. Since October 1990, the Foundation has donated over $3.5 million worth of new children's books to more than 2,300 libraries in 48 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. The Foundation works with the library's Friends group or other local groups because it believes in community involve- ment and wants to encourage and reward local support of libraries. The Libri Foundation will match any amount of money raised by local sponsors from $50 to $350 on a 2-to-1 ratio. Libraries may apply for a grant every three years. Contributed photos ABOVE/RIGHT:The Langlois Libraryʼs month-long silent auc- tion has many items. LEFT: Curt Nelson is coming to our libraries. We invite you to visit the Langlois Library and check out a few of these new books. Guaranteed you're in for an adventure if you do! ‘Catch the Reading Bug’ lots of laughs Gearing up for the 2008 sum- mer reading program, Curt Nelson with his Slightly Illusional: Catch the Reading Bug program visited the Langlois Library and once again entertained adults and children from Langlois, Port Orford, Bandon, and Gold Beach. Back by popular demand, Curt was accompanied by LeAnn the rabbit and Roosevelt the rat who taught us the meaning of words like nocturnal and hypothesis. While the children squealed with laughter at his more obvious jokes, adults groaned and chuck- led at Curt's subtle and some- times corny puns and jokes. A former schoolteacher, Curt's fact-filled program focused on the current summer reading pro- gram theme, bugs and nature. He consistently referred to books in the library, and had the children participate in his fascinating magic tricks. This free program was cosponsored by the Langlois and Port Orford Public Libraries working together to bring quality programs to our communities. It was partically funded by a gener- ous grant from the Wild Rivers Foundation and the Curry County Cultural Coalition, and we are grateful for their support. Area library activities on tap Catch the Reading Bug! Come one, come all to Catch the Reading Bug: Stories, Activities and a Movie at the Port Orford Library on Thursday, August 21 from 1-3 p.m. There will be stories, hands- on activities, drawing, mazes, and even a free book to take home. Join us for the last day of the children's free summer read- ing program. Sponsored by Langlois and Port Orford Public Libraries, working together to provide quality programs for the communities. ‘Marionette Flea Circus’ The Great and Wonderful Marionette Flea Circus with Celeste Rose will take palce Thursday, August 14 at 1 p.m. at Port Orford Library. The free show is sponsored by Langlois and Port Orford Public Libraries, working together to provide quality programs for the communities. Library adds hours Good news. The Langlois Public Library is open on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In case you haven't already done so, visit the website for North Curry Libraries <www.langloislibrary.org>, which includes both Port Orford and Langlois. You'll find a direct link to the catalog where you can search for titles or renew your books. Books and gifts at Library Store The Friends of Port Orford Library are delighted to invite you to the Library Store on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Store is located at the main (south) door of the Library. It is a bright space that contains high quality books (for adults and children) and gifts such as book- marks and note cards as well as items by local artisans. The Store is staffed by volun- teers and filled with interesting donations. The prices are reasonable and patrons of all ages will find won- derful deals on choice books and gifts. We look forward to your visit; join us for a cup of coffee and shopping. Time is running out for new school shoes CLINIC, from page 1 If you registered for new school shoes, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday August 16, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Christian Center, 10th and Washington St in Port Orford. Bring your kids so they can try on their new shoes! If you did not yet register, but would like to find out about receiving school shoes for your children this fall, please come by the shoe distribution (Saturday August 16th) and talk to us. Or contact The Common Good, 1405 Idaho St, Port Orford, open on Wednesdays from 10 - 3:30, 332-1365. The Shoes for Kids program is open to all families in the 2CJ school district. A donation of $30 provides of new shoes, five pairs of socks and a kit of hygiene supplies for one child to help get ready for school. Can you help support this program? We still need more donations to cover this year’s expenses! Please send a check to: The Common Good - Shoes for Kids, PO Box 564, Port Orford, OR 97465. You will receive a receipt for your donation, and help put smiles on many back-to-school faces this fall. The Common Good is a non-profit, all volunteer adminis- tered organization and equal opportunity provider. the last several years four babies have died from Pertussis in Oregon. The most common source of Pertussis in children are from care- givers, loved ones, parents, grand- parents, siblings, daycare workers, health professionals and teachers. Curry County Health Dept. is pro- viding low-cost Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, acellular pertussis) immu- nizations to anyone 11 through 64. The cost is $15.00, a savings of $50. With the availability of low-cost Tdap immunizations provided by Oregon Immunization program, Public Health hopes to prevent fur- ther diseases and deaths. Special arrangements will be made for those who can not afford to pay. Please bring your immunization records, OHP card and Insurance cards. Please call the Health Dept, if you have any questions at 247- 3300. PARKS, from page 1 day. We called it Make a Difference Day, and I think that we did make a difference. We’re very appreciative of you giving us the opportunity” to serve … it was an incredible day.” In response to Pam Hansen’s question, “is there anything you would have liked to have seen done differently?” Jim Billings replied, “I can’t see how it could have been done any better … It was phenomenal. The organiza- tion was fantastic. Everything you did was fantastic. It all helps us, and it helps the people of the city.” Said Hatcher, “everyone was really focusing on the tasks that needed to be done. That was what was most impressive about the whole thing. They got an amazing amount of work done in a short period of time.” Pam Hansen said that “we enjoyed working with every one of you. Everyone on this com- mission has been really, really great to work with. And we appreciated that very much.” Neal then read a letter from “all of us here at the City of Port Orford,” expressing their “heart- felt gratitude,” part of which read, “All of this work was accomplished quickly, efficiently, and with a smile. Your Make a Difference Day was held in cele- bration of Mormon Pioneer Day, and you did the pioneers proud. Calling it Make a Difference Day is certainly appropriate. You made more of a difference than you’ll ever realize.” Several dump trucks of debris were removed. The dump is accepting the debris for free. Murray thanked Murphy “for allowing the crew to work the overtime that they have. They’ve been doing a phenomenal job - Jeff (Richert) and Josh (DeVoll).” Hatcher thanked Murphy for par- ticipating by driving one of the trucks on the day of the clean-up. Old City Jail ... The next step in the restoration of the Old City Jail will be put- ting a new roof on in October. Jim Laskaris will be providing materials and labor at no cost. Murphy suggested that they use stainless steel for the bars and paint them black. He thinks the main door is salvageable, and the hinges on the cell doors can prob- ably be fixed. The jail will be restored to pre-1964 appearance. Alicia Billings and Neal plan to make commemorative tiles, each with a piece of the ivy removed from the jail. They will make a limited edition of 100 that will sell for $10 each, with all proceeds going back into the restoration of the jail. In other parks news ... ◆ Hatcher reported that the basketball goal posts should be up shortly. Mike Murphy is weld- ing the extensions, with Larry Dell donating the pipe. ◆ The playground slide is in. ◆ Brenda Dell reported that the skateboarders had a nice turn out on the Fourth of July, but did not sell as many T-shirts as antic- ipated. The shirts are navy blue with a logo on both the front and back and sell for $12. Anyone interested in purchasing a shirt should contact Dell at 332- 8000.◆ The park host position is still vacant. ◆ The Commission is looking for a group of people interested in helping maintain the tennis courts. The next meeting of the Parks Commission will be Tuesday September 2 at 7 p.m. at the Port Orford City Hall Council Chambers. 332-3711 1000 Oregon St. Port Orford Advertise your business or service in the PORT ORFORD NEWS BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY for only $5 a week - $20 a month! With over 1,000 newspapers sold each week, in your business area! Call (541) 260-3638, or e-mail to portorfordnews@gmail.com
