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This month, the library is advertising three weeks of no overdue fines from Feb. 11 to March 2. They ask you to find any borrowed books and materials that are overdue, possibly hidden from sight at home, in your car, etc., and therefore blocking use of your library card. No matter how long overdue, no matter how great the fines may be, we just ask for the return of all library books and materials during this time period (you will not be charged). They can be turned in via the outside book-drop or inside at the library’s front circulation desk.
Another important announcement: The library will be closed for collection weeding and re-organization from Monday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, March 2. It will re-open Monday, March 4, at 8 a.m. My staff and I appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience. Books and materials can still be returned via the outside book-drop during this time. Patrons who have booked the Conference or Cumberland Meeting Rooms during the time the library will be closed will still have access by calling 484-6790, ext. 241 or 242 to make arrangements to enter the building.
The Tuesdays at the Movies program will be showing Alfred Hitchcock’s film Rope Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. Loosely based on a true story, two rich young men murder a colleague for the sake of murder and then coolly throw a party around the hidden corpse in this curious intellectual drama from 1948. At 2 p.m. that same day, Martin Short and Danny Glover star in a raucous adventure as they journey into the wilds of Mexico in the film Pure Luck. These film showings are free and held in the Cumberland Meeting Room.
Brand New Purchases
The Hour of Peril by Daniel Stashower — Could it be that the world’s most famous private eye saves Abraham Lincoln’s life and perhaps the Union itself? This might sound like fiction, but author Daniel Stashower’s riveting new book displays true facts. It is a history that reads like a race-against-the-clock thriller.
Cover of Snow by Jenny Milchman — Here is a gripping story of one woman’s journey to uncover the truth of her husband’s suicide. Winning rave reviews for this, her first novel, Jenny Milchman is a master of psychological suspense with a story that challenges all sorts of romantic notions we might harbor about small towns and the people we think we can trust.
Until the End of Time by Danielle Steel — Breaking new ground in her career as a perennial New York Times bestseller, Danielle Steel writes a poignant story of two parallel destinies, and the kind of love we all hope will be everlasting.
Francona: The Red Sox Years by Terry Francona and Dan Shaughnessy — This legendary manager opens up for the first time about his eight years there, as they went from cursed franchise to one of the most successful and profitable in baseball history.
Information Tip of the Week
Do you remember the Asteroid 2012 DA14 that was discovered a year ago when it came closest to the Earth? Well, it is expected to come closer to our planet again on the night of Feb. 15 this year. It is 165 feet wide traveling at 17,800 mph and coming within 17,200 miles. Scientists stress that there is no danger of an impact by this incoming asteroid. However, it is yet another reminder that in our neck of the solar system, we are definitely not alone. To read more on this subject, go online to http://www.universetoday.com/99660/in-two-weeks-this-50-meter-asteroid-will-buzz-our-planet/#ixzz2JWGLPTi9.
Quackers Joke of the Week
Q. What does a dog put on his pizza?
A. Muttzerrella and Puperoni!
For more information, contact the Art Circle Public Library of Cumberland County at 484-6790, online at www.artcirclelibrary.info, by email at admin@artcirclelibrary.info or sue.randleman@artcirclelibrary.info. The library, at 3 East St., is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Cumberland County Archives and Heritage Center, at 95 East First St., is open to the public on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lifestyles
Library to temporarily disregard overdue fines
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Lots of choices promised for Roan Mtn. hike
The Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association holds a leaderless hike every Wednesday morning. These are typically five to seven miles in length. For additional information, contact Bill Harris at 484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter Blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com.
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AROUND THE TOWN: Welcome summer with a few good books
The unofficial start to summer begins this weekend with the Memorial Day Holiday. Although summer does not officially begin until June, for most of us, this first warm weather holiday is the preview of about three months of boating, fishing, camping, vacationing, picnics, family reunions and cook outs.
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Schatz named May artist of the month at PCAC
Jessica Schatz, the artist of the month at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She also remains busy as an interior designer, specializing in staging and new construction, and is also a pet portrait photographer. In addition, she donates her photography services, photographing homeless pets in order to help them find homes.
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Folksinger to perform May 31 in Pleasant Hill
The award-winning folk singer Tom Neilson will be bringing his message of “Music for Social Change” to Pleasant Hill, on Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Community Church, UCC. The Shalom Center for Continuing Education, a non-profit educational center is sponsoring this appearance of the nationally well-known artist.
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127 Seniors plan for annual picnic
On May 17, the members of the 127 South Senior Center had an enjoyable time socializing and playing bingo, dominos and billiards. Numbers were called by John Bohrman, with the prizes furnished by Dr. M. Stewart Galloway, M.D.
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Pleasant Hill Ramblings: Pleasant Hill Elementary honors volunteers
Mary Ann Kotus-Huff, principal of Pleasant Hill Elementary School (PHS), recently welcomed volunteers to the annual Volunteer Tea. It was held in the gaily decorated new all-purpose room of the new annex. Volunteers were treated to sandwiches, fruit, cheese and crackers and cupcakes.
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Plateau Gardening: Transplanting tips
My landscape is perennial–based. There are vines, trees, shrubs as well as herbaceous (soft-stemmed) vegetation in assorted categories-ornamentals, herbs and food crops like rhubarb. Annuals in containers are used to add splashes of color. At this time of year, I usually have a few recently purchased plants waiting to be transplanted (see the accompanying photo).
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Fair Park offering help for senior dog owners
A dog is a senior's best friend. Family and friends are not around much, and everyone is so busy. After retirement the free time seems to be longer. Many seniors would be very lonely if it was not for their four-legged friends. Dogs are a big part of the family, so they need to learn to be obedient to make it easier on the relationship.
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The beginnings of Cumberland County Discovery Gardens
It was a great day in 2004 when Walt Hitch looked out his window and studied the three unused acres that accompanied his hundreds of acres of AgResearch lands.
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CCHS Class of 1963 congratulates Class of 2013
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