November Newsletter

Thursday, November 7, 2013, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. In the East Room Ag Center.  

Everyone is encouraged to attend and Bring a Friend!

The Friends of the Washington County Public Library welcomes..

Paul Goulding has worked in the Public Relations, Marketing, Media and Tourism industries for over 30 years. He owns and operates 

The Goulding Agency, Inc., a full-service Public Relations and Marketing firm in Downtown Chipley.

He is a featured speaker on marketing, tourism and media management, and is licensed with the Florida Boxing Commission as a Ring Announcer. Recently, Goulding was awarded the Florida State ‘Media Promoter of the Year’ by the Adult and Community Educators of Florida (ACE) for outstanding support of adult and community education through publishing and broadcasting.  The Goulding Agency, Inc. publishes several print magazines, including ‘Real Florida Magazine’ and ‘Jackson County Today!’ and produces several TV shows, including ‘Kids Hooked on the Outdoors’ and ‘Real Florida TV’.  The Goulding Agency, Inc. provides marketing and advertising services for One South Bank, WestPoint Home and Washington-Holmes Technical Center in Chipley, as well as for many large and small businesses in Northwest Florida.

Looking for a more relaxed and better quality of life, Goulding moved back to Washington County with his wife Debbie in 2005.They have 4 children and 5 wonderful grandchildren.

Paul Goulding can be found online at www.TheGouldingAgency.com.

We are approaching the holiday season and this means that our last meeting of the Friends for the year will be Thursday, November 7, 2013.  We will have our luncheon meeting in the Ag Center at noon.  Our hostesses for that meeting are Leola Porter and Pat Graham.  Tara Sanders will provide an assortment of delicious lunch entrees’ from which we can choose. 

 

On November 7^th, the Nominations Committee, consisting of Susan Roberts, Chairman, Sarah Franklin, and Jeanne Lavender will present us with a slate of officers and board members.  We will vote on these at that time and they will be installed at our January meeting. 

Something we need to think about:  Our January meeting is scheduled for the first Thursday of the month which happens to fall on January 2^nd.  Is this something we need to rethink and move to the following week or do we go ahead with the January 2^nd meeting?  Discuss among yourselves and let me know what your think.  At the January meeting members usually review a book that they have read and enjoyed recently.  This is a good and enjoyable meeting.

Also, some of you have mentioned a Book Sale which we usually have in the fall.  Let me know your thinking on this -  do we try to do it before the holidays, during the holidays, or early next year.  We usually make around $300 - $400 dollars on the sale.  We will discuss this at the next Board meeting which is October 31^st.

I have been blessed to work with the Friends of the Washington County Library.  You are a wonderful group and I find your interest in the library uplifting.   Thank you, thank you, thank you for the support you have given me as the president.  I look forward continuing to enjoy my association with Friends and the Library Staff.  You uplift me every time I see you.   

Let Ruth McCrary know by noon on Monday, November 4 what your selection for lunch will be.

Ruth L. McCrary

President,

Friends of the

Library

I feel thankful this month to know that Washington County Public Library has such a wonderful and dedicated Friends group. This month I ask for that continued dedication. November and December are the best times of the year to write your state legislators about library issues. The legislative session will convene on March 4, 2014, but right now your legislators are in their home district wanting to hear from you. Please write them and let them know that you want them to support public libraries. Below is the following information on how you can contact them. Tell your library story so that others can create new stories in the future!

Governor Rick Scott (R-FL)

Tallahassee Office:

State Capitol

Florida 32399-0001

Phone: (850) 488-7146

Fax: (850) 487-0801

Sen. Don Gaetz (R-FL 1st District). Destin Office:

4300 Legendary Drive, Suite 230
Destin, Florida 32541
Phone: (850) 897-5747
Fax: (888) 263-2259

 Rep. Marti Coley (R-FL 5th District)

Tallahassee Office:

418 State Capitol,

Florida 32399-1300

Phone: (850) 717-5005

 Marianna Office

3094 Indian Circle, Admin. Building Room 186

Marianna, Florida 32446-1701

Phone: (850) 718-0047

         Branching Out

information from the library branches

          Drop by one of the branch libraries and see what's new. 

Chipley Main Branch

Thank you to all the ‘Friends’ who dropped off candy for trunk or treat!

Check out the new book display in the adult section.

Letter Learners StoryTime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

November's Theme is Thanksgiving!

Pick a delicious new recipe from our cookbook display that is sure to become a new family favorite.

Sam Mitchell Branch

Movie night will be Tuesday, November 26, at 3:30p.m. at Sam Mitchell Public

 Library.  Thank you to Nellie Mitchell, who

donated popcorn. Anyone would like to donate snacks, popcorn, or drinks, it would be greatly appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off in Vernon at 1:00 p.m. or at the Chipley Library.    

Annual book sale will be  November 1st—8th

during regular library hours.

Come by and view the NEW study room at Sam Mitchell Library.

Sunny Hills Branch 

We continue to put new items on the shelves! The new Lee Child, James Patterson, Nicholas Sparks, One-Piece Manga, a new series by Serena Miller, among others. Come browse the new books table!

Wausau Branch

 October 31st, the town of Wausau will be doing trick or treat 

from 5-7 and the library will participate from 5:00-6:00 p.m.. Any donations would be appreciated.

  Library Fines? 
Bring in non-perishable food items to get your fines waived!  All items collected will be donated to the library's Care & Share Food Pantry.

 

How does it work? 
For each item donated, up to $1.00 will be deleted from a patron's record.          

This excludes replacement fees for lost and/or damaged materials or library cards.  All materials must be returned in their checked-out condition.  Library fines are only

forgiven on Washington County Public Library items. 

Donations from others without fines also are welcome.

 Do you remember where you were when it happened? Check out one of our books about JFK on display this month for more information and speculation about this famous president. 

Did you know that the Chipley Branch of the Washington County Public Library has a drive thru? Running errands? Raining? Kids in the car seats? You can drop off your books without ever having to step in the library. Simply press the   silver button before you approach the window to let us know you are at the window and we will be happy to accept your items.  

   

Writers Group

Each month, a friendly bunch of writers, readers, and storytellers take it upon themselves to share a wealth of creativity. Writers who need support for their work, either through writing peer critiques, workshops or classes, or just encouragement, may wish to attend. 

Meetings are the first Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Let Ruth McCrary know, by noon, Monday , November 4,

 2013, what your selection for a meal will be.

Chicken Salad on Croissant-All white meat chicken combined with onion, celery, mayonnaise and lemon juice served on an airy croissant.

Ham & Swiss Sandwich-Thinly sliced ham with Swiss cheese served on toasted bread with lettuce and tomato.

Harvest Salad-Crisp Romaine lettuce topped with roasted turkey, apples, pecans and cranberries served with an herb yogurt & goat cheese dressing.

Club Wrap-Diced bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and thinly sliced turkey wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.

Side selection is Pasta Salad- Bowtie pasta, hothouse cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, celery, kalamata olives and Feta cheese coated in a garlic, wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.

Dessert is Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Drink Selections are Coke, Diet Coke, Water, Sweetened or Unsweetened Tea.

Tai Chi for Health Class 8 a.m. each Tuesday @ Your Library in Chipley.

Classes are free and open to the public. People of all ages find tai chi to be a gentle, effective way to recharge and relax. Whether you are in your first decade of life your tenth, you will derive benefits from practicing Tai Chi. The effects of Tai Chi are well studied, particularly in the population of people over 60 years old. The cardio-respiratory benefits of Tai Chi revealed by studies in China, include improved resting blood pressure, improved oxygen capacity, and improved overall capacity of the cardiovascular system as demonstrated during exercise testing. Research also has demonstrated that Tai Chi practice improves strength, balance, and bone density.

December Calendar (no newsletter will be issued)

4th VES Field Trip

11th VES Field Trip

7th Christmas Parade

17th Movie Day 3:00 p.m.

19th Mr. & Mrs. Claus to visit StoryTime

23rd-January 1st - All libraries closed 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff @ your Library!

 

 

October Newsletter

                                             Thursday, October 3, 2013, 

                                             from 12:00-1:00pm,                                                 In the East Room Ag Center. 

She was born Donna Jean Ray in Ohio on February 5, 1938.  D. J. Phillabaum is a freelance writer living in Compass Lake in the Hills, Florida, and has resided in the panhandle since 1979.  “Once and Forever Love” is her first novel.  She had only minimal experience in writing while attending Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, where she was on the production staff of the “Loudspeaker.” She had two years of journalism, linotype, and photography experience. After being an executive secretary for the federal government, she became an entrepreneur in various self-employed businesses including a motel, a neighborhood bar, owner/operator of a semi-truck , a tri-axle dump truck business, owner/operator of a straight truck and rental apartments.  In writing about the states she has visited, and jobs she has experienced, Jeanie is not her, nor are the other characters in her book meant to portray members of her family or friends. 

Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempting bannings of books across the United States. Librarians, teachers, booksellers, and community leaders can use this significant week to emphasize the importance of the First Amendment and the power of uncensored literature.

The Banned poster features the dictionary, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie.

 

I have heard such good things from the September Friends Meeting – the food was wonderful, lots of friends were at the meeting, and the speaker shared tales of wild animals!  I’m sorry I missed it, especially since I heard what a great job Cynthia had done at facilitating.  Thank you, Cynthia, and thanks to all of you who helped with the meeting. 

I was in Austin, Texas, with Beverly Helms, my good friend, who has been Delta Kappa Gamma International President for two years.  While there, I ate at Sandra Bullock’s restaurant, Walden’s. I took a Segway tour around Austin with my daughter, Kristin, and friend, Marcia Kirkland.  We went to San Antonio and strolled down River Walk and took a river barge trip.  For education, I went to the LBJ Ranch (2000 acres of it) and went inside the Western White House.  I visited O Henry’s house again.  Looking at Texas history, I found out that a woman and her 15-month-old child were in the Alamo when it was taken over by Santa Ana.  He let her go but killed all the others there. The University of Texas invited us to go the volleyball games and the Texas girls won.

Now, I am energized and ready to work for Friends.  We have a Board Meeting on September 26, at 4:00 P.M., at the Library and a Regular Luncheon meeting on October 3, at noon.  At the regular luncheon meeting, we want to honor Linda Norton for her 22 years of service as the Director of Library Services. 

 We have a little ceremony planned and want her and her mother to be our guests for lunch on that day.  If you see her, tell her we have a little something planned on that day!

Also, we need new officers elected to begin functioning in the next biennium.  We install at the January meeting.  Be thinking of the needs of the Friends.  We have many capable people and need YOU to serve.  Thank you for being interested in Friends, think how we can all help to make the organization better.  I do appreciate all of you and the support you have given me personally, as well as the other officers who have served.  

And, I certainly appreciate the Library Staff who are so gracious in their service and eagerness to please.  It makes me feel good when I walk into the building and I am sure you feel the same.

Do not forget to sign up for lunch by Monday, September 30^th, at noon.  I can not wait to try some of the Mad Housewife’s food!

Ruth L. McCrary

President,

Lunch Menu for October 3rd, 2013

Let Ruth McCrary know, by noon, Monday, October 3, 2013                            

 what your selection for a meal will be.

#1         Chicken Salad on Croissant-All white meat chicken combined with onion,   celery, mayonnaise and lemon juice served on an airy croissant.

#2 Pimento Cheese Sandwich  Homemade bacon-pimento cheese, served on toasted bread with lettuce and tomato.

#3 Cobb Salad-Fresh lettuce, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado,    Diced chicken breast, sugar snap peas and crumbled bacon served with ranch dressing. 

  

#4 Club Wrap-Diced bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and thinly sliced turkey wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.

·  Side selection is Pasta Salad- Bowtie pasta, hothouse cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, celery, kalamata olives and Feta cheese coated in a garlic, wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.

·  Dessert is Pumpkin Ginger Parfait.     

·    Drink Selections are Coke, Diet Coke, Sweetened or Unsweetened Tea.

Ms. Barbara and Ms. Zedra will be at Pal’s Park on October 26th for Trunk or Treat. Please be a ‘friend’ and drop off a bag or two of candy for Washington County’s little monsters!

Thank you to everyone who called or wrote to your county commissioners to let them know how much you love your library. A super special thank you for those who attended the budget hearing on September 5th. Despite the many cuts in next year's county budget, library funding is secure. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 If you enjoyed Matthew Gurnsey, "The Kilted Man," last year, we encourage you to join us on Tuesday, October 8th, for a FREE performance you will not want to miss. The Amber Waves Band play an exciting, eclectic mix of historical and contemporary folk music. These are selections found throughout this beautiful country, including the sounds of Celtic, Old English, colonial, and bluegrass, as well as their own original music. From 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Ag Center, enjoy this wonderful event brought to you by your library!

Another Cemetery Program will be presented by Ms. Barbara. She will be going over the meaning of headstones and looking at famous tombstones.

Also, another program Ms. Barbara will be having is a Genealogy program. She will be going over census records, how to find people, and things that are overlooked in genealogy searches.                                                                             Dates to be announced.

 Branching Out

   information from the library branches

Chipley Main Branch

A busy month gears up with StoryTime  and VES fieldtrips back on the calendar!

The youth department will also be showing a movie on the 22nd.

Check out the new book display in the adult section. Each month, one section of the display will be themed.

October's theme is Halloween!     

Pick up a creepy thriller or a new fall craft  project.

Sam Mitchell Branch

Movie night starts Tuesday, September 24th, at 3:30p.m. at Sam Mitchell Public

 Library.  October’s showing will be on the 22nd. We are asking for volunteers. And if anyone would like to donate snacks, popcorn, or drinks, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off in Vernon at 1:00 p.m. or at the Chipley Library. Annual booksale will be November 1st—8th!

Come by and view the NEW study room at Sam Mitchell Library.

Sunny Hills Branch

continues to get new titles.  New in Non-Fiction is Megan  K. Stack's  “Every Man in the Village is a Liar:  An Education in War.”  She is The New York Times journalist who traveled to Afghanistan and Pakistan to report on the war,  and later reported from Iraq.  This front line account will rattle your nerves. For lighter reading there is  Melissa Mayhue's Highlander Series.  Magical, medieval romance.  Great fun!

Wausau Branch

has new titles to consider.  Joseph Pittman's “Beyond the Storm” is new in Adult Fiction. This one has a little paranormal mystery and a little romance with a surprise ending.  “The Plum Tree” is an exceptional debut novel by Ellen Marie Wiseman.  It covers the time just prior to World War II in Germany and continues through the War.  A story of love, courage, and determination, it sheds light on the fears and dangers of daily life among ordinary people in wartime Germany.  New in Y.A. Fiction is Dandi Daley Mackall's “My Boyfriends' Dogs.”  This is a charming and funny light read for teens and young hearted adults. And yes, the apostrophe is in the right place.

Tai Chi for Health Class 8 a.m. each Tuesday @ Your Library in Chipley.

Classes are free and open to the public. People of all ages find tai chi to be a gentle, effective way to recharge and relax. Whether you are in your first decade of life your tenth, you will derive benefits from practicing Tai Chi. The effects of Tai Chi are well studied, particularly in the population of people over 60 years old. The cardio-respiratory benefits of tai chi revealed by studies in China include improved resting blood pressure, improved oxygen capacity, and improved overall capacity of the cardiovascular system as demonstrated during exercise testing. Research also has demonstrated that Tai Chi practice improves strength, balance, and bone density.