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The INDEPENDENT, November 4, 2010
Between the Bookends
By Susan Cackler, Library Assistant
Banks Public Library
Join us at the Tanasbourne
branch of Barnes and Noble on
Friday and Saturday, Novem-
ber 19 and 20 for a bookfair to
benefit the library. What a great
way to get a head start on hol-
iday shopping. A proceed of
sales from patrons who men-
tion the library will be donated
to the library. There will also be
special events scheduled, including performances by
band members from Banks Junior and High Schools
on Saturday afternoon.
Most people who preserve are winding up for the
year but, if you are planning to do more this year or
prepare for next year, make sure that you have the
most up-to-date recommendations for food safety. Our
library recently withdrew canning publications that
were outdated, so be careful when using heirloom
recipes or older publications. Current information is al-
ways available from the OSU Extension office.
Recycling is back at the library! We have a new drop
box that accepts mixed paper as well as newspaper.
Please let us know if it is getting full when you put pa-
per in.
Join us for craft night Wednesday, November 10
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the community room. Enjoy
some lively conversation while you work on your fa-
vorite 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,
scrapbookers, quilters and maybe even a tatter or two.
Do you have a youngster who needs something to
do on Wednesday morning? Story time at the library
could be the answer to what to do. Our reader, Miss
Cathy, picks a few stories around a theme each week
and shares these stories with the children in an enter-
taining, 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 November are:
November 3: Brrr- It’s Cold Outside
November 10: EIEIO
November 17: Fire-breathing Dragons
November 24: Thanks a Lot
The Friends of the Banks Public Library can always
use your support. You can make a tax deductible do-
nation, become a member, 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.
Bryson shows how each has figured in the evolution of
private life and how whatever happens in the world
ends up in our houses.
Fitness Illustrated by Brian Sharkey. This exercise
guide allows you to see exercise and activity from a
whole new perspective. Sharkey takes you inside each
type of activity to show you what works, what doesn’t
and why. You’ll see how your body changes with in-
creased activity, how muscles gain size and strength
and the effect of aerobic activity on heart and lung
function. There are explanations of how to choose a
goal and how to reach that goal. Sharkey takes the
basic advice of eat less and exercise more, and helps
tailor a program to fit your needs.
The Complete Guide to Black and White Digital
Photography by Michael Freeman. Digital technology
has made the medium of black-and-white photography
easier and more accessible than ever. This guide
shows you ways to create compelling images. You can
learn the best ways to control the conversion of color
to black and white, create sharp, snappy prints and
mimic the look and feel of classic photos. Whether you
are seeking to create fine art prints for exhibition or
photos for use on a website, this book provides the in-
formation and techniques needed.
On the shelf:
This month I’ll step out of my usual zone and focus
on some new adult non-fiction
Well-Preserved by Eugenia Bone. This is a beauti-
ful book with many uncommon recipes. It especially
calls out to people who love to give homemade food at
the holidays. While there is an emphasis on seasonal
foods and canning when quality is at a peak, there are
many things that can be made at any time
of the year. The recipes are for small
Banks Public Library: 111 Market Street.
batches and not too arduous. Also, after
Hours: Mon., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tue., Wed., Thu., 11 a.m.-7:00
each product the author gives several
p.m.
Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.
recipes that the product can be used in.
Phone: (503 ) 324-1382 for information
Not all of the recipes are for canning and
Internet: www.wccls.org Browse library resources, reserve or
some store in the refrigerator instead of on
renew materials online. Call for information.
the shelf.
At Home by Bill Bryson. Bill Bryson and
his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a
part of England where nothing of any great
The Oregon Zoo marks Vet- friends. The Zoo Store is also
significance has happened since the Ro-
erans
Day by offering free ad- offering a 10-percent discount
mans left. But, Bryson decided to look into
mission
for military veterans for veterans and active military
the history of our homes. The bathroom
personnel with proper identifi-
and
active
military personnel.
brings a discussion of the history of hy-
cation.
“We’re
very
grateful
to
those
giene; the bedroom an account of sex,
Other Washington Park at-
death, and sleep; and the who have served in the military,
kitchen a discussion of nutri- and we appreciate the sacri- tractions, including the Port-
tion and the spice trade. fices they’ve made on our be- land Children’s Museum and
half,” said Kim Smith Oregon the World Forestry Center, are
Zoo director. “On Veterans Day, also offering free admission
to show our gratitude, we’re of- Nov. 11 for military veterans
fering them free admission to and active military personnel.
Free admission does not ex-
the zoo.”
To receive free admission tend to military personnel’s
November 11, visitors must family or friends.
The zoo opens at 9 a.m. dai-
show a military or veteran or-
ganization ID, discharge pa- ly and is located just off High-
th
pers or other official military way 26. The zoo is also acces-
identification. Free admission sible by MAX light rail line. Vis-
applies only to former and cur- itors who travel to the zoo via
rent military personnel and MAX receive $1.50 off zoo ad-
does not include family and mission. Call TriMet Customer
Service, 503-238-RIDE (7433),
or visit www.trimet.org for fare
and route information.
TRASSEL S UTO EPAIR
General admission is $10.50
(ages 12-64), $9 for seniors (65
YDRAULIC OSES
2-4-6 S PIRAL W IRE
and up), $7.50 for children
S UCTION H OSES
(ages 3-11) and free for those 2
A DAPTORS - 3/16” TO 2”
and younger. A parking fee of
A MERICAN & M ETRIC F ITTINGS
$2 per car is also required. Ad-
B ULK O IL P RODUCTS
ditional information is available
276 S UNSET , B ANKS
at www.oregonzoo.org or by
503-324-9808
calling 503-226-1561.
503-324-2171
Veterans: Free Zoo day on Nov. 11
Announcing
Jim’s Thriftway Holiday Show
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 12
Enjoy live music
While you sample the
tastes of the holidays.
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