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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, June 21, 2007 Between the Bookends By Sarah Vandehey, Library Assistant Banks Public Library Join us for Preschool Story Time Wednesdays at 10:15 am. This event is geared for 3- 6 year olds, but younger sib- lings are welcome. This month Miss Kathy will read on the fol- lowing themes: June 27, Down on the Farm July 4, nostory time due to In- dependence Day. It’s time to sign up for summer reading! This year’s theme is “Get a Clue @ Your Washington County Li- braries.” Our summer reading program (SRP) is for children and young adults (from babies to those in high school). Those who sign up will receive a coupon good for one free round of miniature golf or Kidopolis Play- land admission at the Family Fun Center & Bullwin- kle’s Restaurant. There are also three ways to win prizes: 1) You will be entered in the grand prize draw- ing when you sign up; 2) participants are eligible to win prizes at weekly drawings if they come in and fill out raffle slips with the titles of books read or listened to each week; 3) those who meet their reading goal will earn a prize book. Reading books, listening to books on tape, or having a book read to you (for pre-readers) all count toward your reading goal. Stop by the library to pick up a brochure with more information about all the SRP events at the Banks Public Library. Starting July 1 the library will be open more hours! Lost hours will be restored because Washington County Measure 34-126 (the library levy) passed last November. We appreciate the support of voters, the City of Banks and other proponents for recognizing the library’s value to our community. Some of our newest books include the following (Descriptions are based largely on the book jackets and covers.): Fiction Dragonwell Dead by Laura Childs. The author of Blood Orange Brewing returns with a new mystery in which seemingly innocuous pleasures such as tea and flowers are tied to a man’s death. Mark Congdon makes the winning bid for a rare orchid at an elite Charleston flower show. When he dies, his widow and Theodosia Browning, owner of a local tea shop, sus- pect that floral foul play is afoot. A Crazy Little Thing Called Death by Nancy Martin. The Blackbird sisters are back, and the family curse may be following them. Destitute heiress Nora Black- bird is engaged to Mick Abruzzo, the son of a known mobster, and this is causing quite a stir. Are Mick’s close calls with death caused by the Blackbird family curse or Mick’s family business? Fear of the Dark by Walter Mosley. The characters from Fearless Jones and Fear Itself are back in this thriller set in 1950s Los Angeles. Paris Minton’s con artist cousin, Ulysses—aka “Useless”—is missing. Is he lying low to avoid those he has duped or is he dead? Paris reluctantly agrees to track him down with the help of his street-wise friend Fearless Jones. Non-fiction The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Dr. Laura Schlessinger. In this work, the author discusses the importance of appreciating the distinction between femininity and masculinity. She illustrates ways for spouses to relate to and nurture one an- other, with examples from her call-in radio show. Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid by Jimmy Carter. Best-selling author, Noble Peace Prize winner and for- mer head of state, President Carter gives his evalua- tion of the steps necessary to bring about lasting peace and justice to Israel and Palestine. In this in- formative, opinionated work, Mr. Carter shares his per- sonal experiences with the major players in this con- flict and speaks to sensitive political concerns. YOU: on a Diet by Michael Riozen and Mehmet Oz. The authors, both doctors, continue their YOU series with information about how our bodies store and burn fat. With this knowledge, and other motivational tips the authors include, you can learn how to achieve life- long waist management. Women & Money by Suze Orman. The well-known personal finance specialist discusses how women can take responsibility for, and control of their money. A straightforward, five-month program—the Save Your- self Plan—at the middle of this work offers advice for lifelong financial security. Banks Public Library: 111 Market Street. Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 12 - 7:00 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 12 - 5:00 p.m. Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. Phone: (503 ) 324-1382 for information (503) 846-3245 to renew material Internet: <www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us.> Browse library resources, reserve or renew materials online. Call for information. Don’t miss the 4th of July Festival starting at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Park. Yard Care Made Easy Tuesday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Mondays Main Street, Banks PH.503-324-2424 Affordable Tuition for an Excellent Education Now Enrolling for 2007 - 2008 Banks Christian Academy Established since 1983 FS 55 Bike Handle Trimmer & Mention this ad FS 55 R Trimmer and receive 2.5oz of STIHL High Performance 2-Cycle Engine Oil & 50ft. of trimmer line Free!!* Challenging academics, Christian values and small class sizes. • Preschool (3 & 4 yrs.) – 8th Grade • Before & After School Care • Languages, Music, Art & Computers • 3 or 5 Full Day Kindergarten • Many Educational Field Trips • Transportation Vernonia/Banks 22785 NW Fisher Rd. Buxton 97109 503-324-4500 www.bankschristianacademy.org *With the purchase of any Trimmer or Brushcutter. Offer expires 7-31-07 PRECISION OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Banks Hardware 503-324-5221 • 150 N. Main Street, Banks Versatile, straight-shaft trimmer and brushcutter for consumer or light-duty professional use. • Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm • Saturday 8am to 5pm • Sunday 10am to 4pm
