July / Aug 2008 Vol. 9 / Issue 4 Helping You Connect to the World
It’s official! The winners of the West Man- the picture. chester Mural Contest have been chosen! The finished murals will be unveiled at We would also like to thank the other The winners are Aaron Patrick and the West Manchester / Monroe Township artists who submitted drawings: Horses Amanda Tinstman! Bicentennial Street Fair on October 25 at in Field submitted by Rachel Noland, 10 am. Mayor Rey Reeder will bestow an aged 11 from Eaton, and Celebrating Our AAA award to Aaron Patrick and Amanda Heritage, series of 4: Sun on Horizon, aron Patrick is fifteen years old and Tinstman. Bridge and Pig, Road Patchwork, and lives in Eldorado. His entry depicts a Three People by Phyllis Stewart. beautifully detailed sketch of a buck, A huge thank you goes out to everyone John Deere Tractor, barn & 5-sided star. who has been involved in the contest. All of the entries will be touring the librar- Library Director Abby Noland writes: “I ies as a display, so please keep an eye AAA can’t tell you how excited we are by this out for them as you visit your local manda Tinstman is an Eaton Middle whole process. A special thank you to branch! School Art teacher. Her entry depicts a both Bob Schlotterbeck for being so en- colorful collage of Preble County’s past — thusiastic about putting this mural on his Judges: Diane Alexander, Barbara Collins, including a covered bridge, a barn, a building and providing the new mural Troy Ferguson, Vicki Hoff, Joe Parshall, Route 40 signpost, and the new Bicen- panels, and to Joe Parshall of Sherwin Mayor Rey Reeder, Bob Schlotterbeck, tennial clock. The slogan There’s a won- Williams for providing free paint to the and Harry White. derful past in your future winds across artists.” Congratulations Aaron & Amanda!
LLL ocal Artists displayed examples of their art in May at the Eaton Branch in celebration of Older Americans Month. Pictured from top to bottom: quilts by Mary Sue Morris, gourds by Jude Todd, baskets by Jim Corson, oil paintings by Victoria Rader, and prints by Ed Smith.
The artwork and crafts certainly livened up the library!
Library Admin. & Resource Center 450 S. Barron St. Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 456-4250 www.pcdl.lib.oh.us Inklings by Abby Director’s Column I II f you are reading this article, I am most likely preach- ing to the choir. You already know how valuable your public hosted a self-defense library can be, especially in tough economic times. Our staff West Alexandria Library is looking forward to seeing you more as you realize it’s just demonstration in June with Sensei Daryl Avery and one of his stu- as easy to check out a DVD or book as it is to buy one. This dents. Daryl spoke about the history of karate and the weapons is why public libraries were originally founded, so you used, and showed guests some karate basics and katas (a Japanese wouldn’t have to purchase that item each time you wanted to read. word to describe detailed choreographed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs.) Suzanne reports, “He also broke a couple of boards and demonstrated a few self-defense techniques LLL ike you, we are watching our pocket books — espe- using former pupils Clark and Suzanne Pontius as models.” cially now that our funding is getting a 2% state cut. So, we are launching our first ever Annual Fall Campaign . T TT he Library has never asked for a levy or a bond issue. And we certainly don’t want that to happen. We have figured out that if each of our patrons donates at least $2.00 during our Annual Fall Campaign , we will reach our $54,000 goal. T TT his generosity will guarantee the level of service we currently offer: the hours, the materials, and the staffing. With more generous contributions, we can consider increas- ing hours and materials! CCC onsider this: each $1.00 you contribute to your public library is a value of $4.00 — a bargain at any price.
Library Funding Facts... III n our county, half of our residents use our libraries more than once a week with an average of 9.6 items bor- ♦ Ohio libraries depend on the Library and Local Government rowed each year. I do like numbers, especially when I know Support Fund (LLGSF) for their revenue. our county rates higher than most others in the country. ♦ Since 2001 our funding has been frozen at a state percent- The national average of items borrowed in the country is 4 age. Come 2009, the library’s funding will receive a 2% cut. items each year. All the while, the cost of materials keeps rising.
♦ Only through grants, Friends Groups, donations, and eco- S nomical business practices have we been able to maintain SS o next time you have change in your pocket, consider services in the wake of continually rising costs. how far that change can go by investing in your community library. Thank you. We are at a critical time. With community support, we will be able to reach our goal! Library Director Abby Noland $2gether we can! Eldorado Library names, went on a scavenger hunt designed to help them hosted a Magic Tree House learn how to find information Program in April. Library Assis- in the library, and enjoyed a tant Sonya Knisley planned snack and beverage. I also lots of fun-packed activities talked about Mary Pope Os- for the children to do! borne, the author of the Magic Tree House Sonya writes: “The books. The eve- Natalie Hunt “The scavenger hunt T-shirt transforms into a kids learned how ning ended with was very helpful, holding her prize! to turn a black T Ninja costume and a card- even for the adults, to a drawing for a board box morphs into a -shirt into a learn where every- free copy of a tree house! thing is Ninja disguise, Magic Tree made Ninja located in the library and how House book, puppets and to find it!” which was Hieroglyphic won by Natalie Group Shot! bookmarks that Lisa Harmon Strike a Mom Hunt.” spelled their pose!
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“We dried the paper outside on West Alexandria Library bushes in front of the library!” hosted a papermaking & bookbinding Suzanne Pontius, Branch Librarian class in May. The class was taught by talented artists Kathy Baxter and Pamela Howard, who both teach at Miami Univer- sity and share a studio in Oxford, Ohio.
Kathy makes lovely handmade paper and
Pamela creates beautiful books bound Kathy Baxter demonstrates how to make paper using with marbleized endpapers. scrap paper, water, and a screen.
Branch Librarian, Suzanne Pontius reports that Kathy and Pamela came to West Alex on a Saturday morning and helped a group of about a dozen library patrons make paper and books. Scrap paper and other repurposed materials were used, making this craft quite environmentally friendly! Pamela Howard demonstrated book binding.
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♦ Hanna Takes the Stairs ♦ The Eye: Sydney Wells is blind and has been so since a childhood tragedy. After undergo- ing surgery to restore her sight she learns to see again. But soon after, unexplainable shadowy and frightening images start to haunt her. Jessica Alba. ♦ The Prince and the Pauper Harvey Korman ♦ Mist: The tale of a sheepdog puppy Feb 15, 1927—May 29, 2008 ♦ Moondance Alexander Harvey Korman is best known for his comic performances on the Carol Burnett Show (1967-1978, CBS). Sadly, he passed From TV to DVD away on May 29 from an aneurism. Following are some in- teresting facts about this talented comedic actor: ♦ Dark Angel: Seasons 1 & 2 Stars Jessica Alba ♦ Prison Break: Seasons 1 & 2 ♦ Jericho: Season 1 He served in the United States Navy during WWII ♦ The Suite Life of Zack and Cody He was a featured performer on the Danny Kaye Show, ♦ John Adams: This historically-based drama a CBS variety show which ran from 1963-1967. brings the fascinating story of John Adams to life while depicting the first 50 years of the During his early career, he did voice-overs for cartoons United States. This 6-part HBO miniseries such as the Tom and Jerry Show . debuted in 2008. Based on historian David He was the voice of the Great Gazoo on the Flintstones. McCullough’s bestselling book. Cast includes: Paul Giamatti (as John Adams), Laura Linney (Abigail Adams), and He won the Golden Globe in 1975 for Best Supporting Stephen Dillane (Thomas Jefferson). Available soon! Actor in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music.
Book to Film He was a four-time Emmy Winner for his work on the Carol Burnett Show . Northanger Abbey: Jane Austen’s gentle par- He performed in numerous Mel Brooks films. He is best ody of gothic novels. Invited to a medieval coun- know for his role as Hedley Lamarr in the film, Blazing try house that appeals to her most lurid fanta- Saddles . sies Catherine Morland forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate. Check out Harvey Korman’s Film Performances
Cranford: this BBC drama se- Blazing Saddles: To ruin a western town, a ries is adapted from the classic corrupt political boss appoints a black sheriff, novels of Mary Glaskell. Cran- who promptly becomes his most formidable ford, a market town in the North West of Eng- adversary. land, is a place governed by etiquette, custom,
and, above all, an intricate network of ladies. It High Anxiety: After a Harvard seems that life has always been conducted ac- psychiatrist (Brooks) takes over cording to their social rules. But Cranford is on the Psycho-Neurotic Institute for the cusp of change. the Very Very Nervous he real-
izes his predecessor died under
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The Art of Quilting: Step beyond the bounda- ries of tradi- tional needle Codex 632 / Jose Rodriges Dos Santos: A novel about the se- & machine cret identity of Christopher Columbus. 10 discs . 11.5 hrs . Reader: quilting to George Guidall learn a little bit about the world of America’s The Winding Ways Quilt / Jennifer Chiaverini: Judy prepares contemporary art quilters. for a new job in Philadelphia, while Summer heads to graduate school in Chicago. Bonnie wonders whether she should rebuild her quilt shop, while Sarah learns she's going to have twins. And adding some intrigue, Gwen tries to determine the creator of a quilt found Daytona 500: 50 Years of the Great in a church basement. 9 discs . 10.5 hrs . Reader: Christina Moore American Race: over ten hours of never before seen footage celebrating 50 Years of Bulls Island / Dorothea Benton Frank: Will romance triumph the Daytona 500! This 5-disc set will encapsu- over the feud between the aristocratic Langleys and the slightly late the amazing 50 years of the Daytona 500 lower-in-social-pecking-order McGees? 10 discs . 11.5 hrs . Reader: from the beginning in 1959 to 2008. The Su- Julia Dretzin per Bowl of NASCAR as it is called has forever been the ultimate prize for NASCAR drivers Miracle at Speedy Motors / Alexander McCall Smith: Precious and the ultimate venue for NASCAR fans. in- Ramotswe visits a game preserve to uncover the truth about an clude special bonus features interviews from elderly American traveler whose safari proves to be his last journey. the greatest names in NASCAR and images 8 discs . 8.5 hrs . Reader: Lisette Lecat never before seen from the archives of the Daytona 500. ERROR: stackunderflow OFFENDING COMMAND: ~ STACK: