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September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 — September is Library Card Sign-up[ Month — a time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all.
The observance was launched in 1987 to meet the challenge of then Secretary of Education William J. Bennett who said, “Let’s have a national campaign . . . every child should obtain a library card — and use it.”
Since then, thousands of public and school libraries join each fall in a national effort to see every child does just that.
Library cards are generally free to any Stanly County resident. Materials can be checked out as soon as the card is issued.
Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.
The Stanly County Public Library offers books, magazines, audio-and videotapes, computers, software and other multi-media materials. And librarians are on hand to recommend materials suitable for various ages and interests.
All locations of the Stanly County Public Library will be celebrating in September with prizes and give-aways. Bring a friend who doesn’t have a library card in to get a card. Both of you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. And the adult and child at each location who bring in the most people to get library cards will be entered into a drawing for book sale gift cards.
Everyone who uses their card during the month will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of 19 Memory Brand USB devices.
The library also has card holder key chains to give away and brand new library cards with a key card option to go with its new Web site.
Be sure to stop by any of the library locations in Albemarle, Badin, Norwood, Oakboro or Locust during September to see what a library card can do for you. Also be sure to check out the library’s Web site at www.stanlycountylibrary.org and see what is new.
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Fair opens tonight
Rides, games, music and more hit the Stanly County Fairgrounds tonight in the form of the 76th annual Stanly County Fair, sponsored by American Legion Post 76. This year, the rides will be put on by J&J Amusements.
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Even though deadline has passed, SCS still accepts donations
With donations still coming in, the school tools campaign has been deemed a success according to Pokie Noland, Stanly County Schools director of student services.
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Albemarle Police Report
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity:
• Mitchell Jermaine White, 22, was arrested on a charge of possession of Sch. II on Lundix Street at Washington Lane, Aug. 27. -
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:
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Pedestrians, motorists urged to be cautious at Pfeiffer
A Pfeiffer University student had a brush with death when crossing the road on Wednesday.
According to Misenheimer Police Chief Tracey Wyrick, the student assumed that an approaching vehicle would stop as a courtesy. This misunderstanding led to the student nearly being struck. -
West teacher receives state business award
A local teacher has won one of the highest education awards in the state.
John Thompson, a business education teacher at West Stanly High School (WSHS), recently received the Orus B. Sutton Award, which is presented to the Outstanding Business and Information Technology Teacher of the Year in North Carolina. -
Committee discusses renovations to school facilities
Many of the local schools will be getting a makeover this school year. In its meeting last week, the Stanly County Board of Education Facilities Committee discussed specific renovations to the schools.
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report announces the following activity:
• Robert M. Burroughs, Sutton Springs Road, Charlotte, reported damage to property, Aug. 20. -
Correspondent no longer with TV station
UNC-TV Senior Legislative Correspondent Eszter Vajda is no longer employed at the state’s public television network as of Aug. 18, according to Gail Zimmermann, associate general manager of the station.
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