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The INDEPENDENT, May 6, 2010
Between the Bookends
By Susan Cackler, Library Assistant
Banks Public Library
Don’t forget to come to the Friends of the
Banks Public Library Annual Plant, Book
and Art Sale this weekend. The sale will in-
clude local crafts and garden art, in addition
to a broad selection of plants and used
books. The sale will be held at Schlegel Hall
in Sunset Park on Friday, May 8 from 3:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 9 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This sale is a perfect
opportunity for last minute Mother’s Day
shopping.
Many varieties of plants will be offered at reasonable prices,
and the Friends receive a portion of all sales.
The Plant, Book and Art sale is a major fundraising activity for
the Friends of the Banks Public Library. The Friends’ funds are
used to purchase bestsellers and current titles, CDs, DVDs,
equipment and programs for the library throughout the year. The
Friends fund a weekly Story Time for preschool children, a sum-
mer reading program for early readers through teens, and provide
books for the Banks Community Auction.
The next fundraising event for the library is a Book Fair at the
Tanasbourne branch of Barnes and Noble on Friday and Satur-
day, June 25 and 26. As with previous fairs, a percentage of sales
to customers who mention the library will be given to the library.
Also, watch for fun events to be scheduled during the fair.
Join us for craft night and enjoy some lively conversation while
you work on your favorite craft. Come and meet some new
friends or visit with old ones while using the library’s work space
and enjoying some light snacks. You may find knitters, scrapbook-
ers, quilters and maybe even a tatter or two. Join the Friends of
the Banks Public Library on Wednesday, May 12 from 6–9:00
p.m. in the community room.
Do you have a preschool youngster who needs something to
do on Wednesday morning? Story time at the library could be the
answer. Our reader, Miss Cathy, picks a few stories around a
theme each week and shares these stories with the children in an
entertaining, engaging way. Join us for Preschool Story Time on
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. in the community room of the library.
Story Time is designed for children aged three to six, but younger
siblings are welcome. The themes for May are:
May 12:
You’re Beary Nice
May 19:
Hmm. . . What is it?
May 26:
Let’s Get Going
Pet of the Month
Columbia Humane Society in St. Helens has a variety of wonderful pets
available for adoption. Find the pet that’s right for you in the shelter
at 2084 Oregon Street. Phone 503-397-4353
Open Mon - Fri 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 am. to 5 pm.
Louie has been here a very short
time and is 5 months old. His
owner stated that he is good with
dogs and other cats, but has not
been around children. Most likely
he would do well with them, as he
is young and playful. He also
adjusts well to new surroundings,
situations, and people. Louie was
kept as an indoor cat.
The Columbia Humane Society is a No-Kill non-profit shelter
dedicated to helping friends find each other since 1985.
This Adopt a Pet is Sponsored by:
Senator Betsy Johnson
Paid for by Committee to Elect Betsy Johnson
The Friends of the Banks Public Library can always use your
support. You can make a tax deductible donation, become a mem-
ber, or volunteer. Money that the Friends raise helps the library
purchase Cultural Passes, upgrade equipment and purchase
books and movies. Also, we take donations of books that are in
good condition.
On the shelf:
The Sheen on the Silk by Anne Perry. Perry is best known for
her Victorian mysteries but now she has written her first major
stand-alone book, an epic historical novel set in 13th–century
Constantinople. In 1273, Anna Zarides is on a mission to prove
the innocence of her twin brother, who has been exiled to the
desert. She disguises herself as a eunuch and is able to move
freely in society and establish a medical practice. But as she
strives to clear her brother’s name, she finds more questions than
answers and the threat of a Crusade to capture the Holy Land is
brewing.
The Wild Zone by Joy Fielding. This is the suspenseful tale of
a seemingly casual bet among friends gone awry. It starts with a
joke among three friends to bet on who can be the first to seduce
a mysterious-looking young woman drinking by herself. She looks
like a girl just waiting for her Prince Charming. But, in fact, she has
secrets and an agenda of her own, including how to get away from
an abusive husband. Soon the bet takes on a life full of deadly
consequences.
The Sweater Chop Shop by Crispina French. Take recycling to
the next level by finding new uses for old sweaters. You can
change them into new wearables, blankets, pillows and dolls.
Most of these projects call for felted wool, so you can use that
sweater that was shrunk in the wash or you can use sweaters
found at thrift shops or garage sales. Most of the projects are
open to endless possibilities as you learn the techniques involved
in reusing a sweater. Also included are excellent, detailed direc-
tions for different stitches.
College Vegetarian Cooking by Megan and Jill Carle. Don’t let
the title fool you: While this cookbook would be entirely appropri-
ate to send off with a college freshman, it is not out of place at
home with an experienced cook. These sisters have written sev-
eral cookbooks and each one is filled with practical advice, simple
recipes and good food. If you want to add some simple vegetari-
an foods to your repertoire, are looking for some affordable new
recipes or want to find something that will also appeal to
teenagers, this is the book for you. It also includes chapters on
party food, eating cheap and impressing your date.
Banks Public Library: 111 Market Street.
Hours: Mon., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.
Phone: (503 ) 324-1382 for information
Internet: www.wccls.org
Browse library resources, reserve or renew
materials online. Call for information.
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Wu seeks vets
for recognition
On April 15, Congressman
David Wu announced that he is
seeking to recognize the con-
tributions of World War II and
Korean War veterans living in
Oregon’s 1st Congressional
District by presenting them
with Certificates of Special
Congressional Recognition.
In order to receive the Cer-
tificate of Special Congression-
al Recognition, World War II
veterans must live in Oregon’s
1st Congressional District and
have received or be eligible for
one of the following decora-
tions:
• American Defense Service
Medal
• American Campaign Medal
• World War II Victory Medal
• Women’s Army Corps Ser-
vice Medal
• European-African-Middle
Eastern Campaign Medal
• Asiatic-Pacific Campaign
Medal
Korean War veterans must
live in Oregon’s 1st Congres-
sional District and have re-
ceived or be eligible for the Re-
public of Korea War Service
Medal.
Congressman Wu will pres-
ent awards to identified veter-
ans during a recognition cere-
mony to be held June 5, at a lo-
cation to be announced. To
participate, eligible veterans
must submit their information
before May 14.
To determine eligibility for
the certificate, veterans must
complete an application and
submit a copy of their service
discharge document (DD214).
This award cannot be given
posthumously.
Applications and more infor-
mation are available on Con-
gressman Wu’s website (www.
house.gov/wu), or by contact-
ing Ajah Maloney Capps in
Congressman Wu’s Oregon of-
fice at 503-326-2901 or 800-
422-4003.
Congressman Wu previous-
ly recognized Vietnam veter-
ans and members of the U.S.
Navy Armed Guard who
served during WWII.
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