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MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
Martinsville Messenger
VOLUME 2015 ISSUE 2
March/April 2015
Library Calendar
May
4th
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Arts and Craft
Show Set Up
7th
7:00 pm
Library Board of
Trustees Meeting
10th
Mother’s
Day
Arts and Crafts Show
Do you have some arts or crafts you wouldn’t mind loaning the library for a few weeks? The
library would love to have your items on display for public viewing. Items can be dropped
off at the library on May 4th & 5th. The display will be open to the public May 6th - 21st.
All items on display can be picked up on May 22nd. If you have any questions, please call
the library at 382-4113 and ask for Jill.
Busting Garden Myths
May 14 at 6:30 p.m.—Martinsville Public Library
Busting Gardening There are so many recommendations and suggestions for gardening and plant care out
Myths Program
there, but which are fact and which are fiction? Join Kari Houle, Extension Educator
Horticulture, as she walks you through some of the most common garden and plant myths
Senior
and explains why they are myths and gives recommendations for better plant care.
Bingo
14th
6:30 pm
20th
2:00 pm
22nd
Arts and Craft
Show Pick Up
25th
Closed
Memorial Day
26th
1:00 pm
Reading with
Ms. JoAnn
28th
4:00 pm
Book Club
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
June
4th
7:00 pm
Library Board of
Trustees Meeting
16th
2:00 pm
Senior
Bingo
17th - 20th
Closed
Closed for
Improvements
21st
Father’s
Day
22nd
Open
Library Reopens
after Improvements
23rd
1:00 pm
Reading with
Ms. JoAnn
25th
4:00 pm
Book Club
The library is welcoming Lee Whitacre
back as a member of the Board of
Trustees. Thank you for your
commitment to the library Lee!
Thank You
Thank you, Jean Cook, for your years of service on the Library Board. The time and talents
you devoted to the position has benefited the library in so many ways. The staff and the
board appreciate your years of dedication.
Reading with Ms. JoAnn
The library will be hosting reading with Ms. JoAnn on May 26th and June 23rd at 1:00 pm.
Children ages birth to 10 can read a book, enjoy a craft and have some fun with Ms. JoAnn.
If your child hasn’t attended Kindergarten, we ask that you remain with them for the
program. We hope to see a lot of kids enjoying the library! If you have any questions,
please call the library at 382-4113.
Library Improvements
The library will be closed June 17th - 20th for improvements. The library will reopen
Monday June 22nd. The board of trustees and the staff have big plans for improvements. If
you are interested in assisting in painting, drop in and let the librarian know. Many hands
make the work light! The upper parking lot will be closed for a portion of this time. Please
ask the staff for information on returning material while the library is closed.
Coupon
Some like it
During the month of May the library is hosting a new HOT competition. Stop in and
enter a list of hot new books that you think patrons would enjoy. Make sure you
include your name on the list somewhere. We will draw a winner June 1st and
they will take home an array of hot sauces.
Mark Your Calendars!
Summer Reading will start on July 2nd at 5:00 pm.
This year’s theme is Read to the Rhythm.
Join us every Thursday in July at 5:00 pm
for some reading fun!
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Community News
Community Calendar
Plant Sale
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
U OF I EXTENSION CLARK COUNTY OFFICE, 1 mile south of Marshall on Route 1
May
2nd
Plant Sale
8:00 am - 10: 30 am Extension office
2nd
7:00 pm
Spring Band
Concert
5th
6:30 pm
Awards Night
High School
8th
7:00 am
All Pro Dad
Fire hall
8th
12:10 pm/12:15
School - Early
Dismissal
9th
5:30 & 6:00
Heritage Days
Binga Fundraiser
12th
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Texas Roadhouse fundraiser
15th & 16th
City Wide
Yard Sales
20th
7:00 pm
Baccalaureate
High School
22nd
9:30 am
6th Grade
Promotion
22nd
Last Day of
School
22nd
7:00 pm
High School
Graduation
30th
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Teen Dance at
the Amphitheater
Do you have too many irises and not enough strawberries? Are your houseplants falling off
the shelf? Then dig up your irises, divide your houseplants, bake some yummy treats and
bring them to the
Annual Plant & Bake Sale.
Anyone can buy! And anyone can sell seeds, flowers, garden plants or trees and baked
goods! You set your own price. There is no charge, but we do appreciate
donations to help cover our costs!
Just call the Clark County Extension
Office at 217-826-5422 to reserve a space or for more information. Clark County Master
Gardeners will be on hand to answer your yard and garden questions.
Fish Fry
The MFLA is hosting a Fish Fry at the fire hall on Saturday, June 13th from 4:00 pm - 7:00
pm. The meal will consist of fish, baked beans, baked potato, bread, dessert and drink.
Adults - $8.00, Children under 12 - $4.00 Carry out and delivery to amphitheater is
available!!
MARTINSVILLE FAIR DATES JUNE 14th -20th
SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT :
 Gospel Sing/Worship Ag Olympics
 Donkey Races
 Truck & Tractor Pulls
 Barnyard Scramble
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Lawnmower Demo Derby
Demolition Derby
Flat Track Drag Racing
Fireworks
Again this year, there will be a $6 gate admission for each person; carnival rides will be
free.
Check the insert for more information on the Fair.
June
8th - 12th
8:30 am - 11:30 am
VBS
Bible Church
12th - 14th
Heritage Days
13th
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MFLA
Fish Fry
14th - 20th
Martinsville
Agricultural Fair
22nd - 26th
9:00 am - 11:30 am
VBS
Baptist Church
29th - July 1st
VBS First
9:00 am - 11:30 am Christian Church
Check the PTO website for school
2015/2016 school supply lists. They will be
posted as soon as they are finalized.
Martinsville Bible Church
First Christian Church
Theme - On the Edge
June 8th - 12th
8:30 am - 11:30 am
A light lunch will be served each day.
Theme - Everest
June 29th-July 1st.
Starts with breakfast at 9:00 am
Bible School ends at 11:30 am
Martinsville First Baptist
Island Grove Baptist Church
Theme - Journey Off the Map
June 22nd - 26th
9:00 am - 11:30 am
For a ride, call church at (217)382-5202
July 27th - 31st
Starts at 6:00 pm each night
Classes for ALL ages- Babies - Adults
More information in the next newsletter.
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Heritage Day Fundraisers
May 9 - Heritage Days Binga Fundraiser - at the Fire hall. Doors open at 5:30. Binga at 6:00. 50/50 Raffle.
Food available--pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, desserts, pop & water. Tickets: $10--at the door
or from Roxanne Toner(217-994-2400) or Crystal Plummer (217-232-4553). Prizes from Sister Stitch, J&K
Mitchell, UpperCut Salon, JJet, Gaslight Art Colony, Allright Jewelry, Dirt Road Photography, Posh, 31 bags,
Texas Roadhouse & more!!!
May 12 - Texas Roadhouse 10% Day Fundraiser for Heritage Days. 4:00-8:00 p.m. Help fund Heritage Days
while enjoying a meal at the Texas Roadhouse in Terre Haute. Bring the flyer with you (or inform them
you are there for the Martinsville on the Move Fundraiser) and the Roadhouse will donate 10% of the cost
of your meal to Martinsville on the Move. Please tell your friends & neighbors. So that you won’t have to
wait for a table, plan use Call Ahead Seating (812-234-3378).
COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE PLANNED
A Community Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Martinsville
Fairgrounds. It is a long-standing tradition of the Martinsville Ag Fair to begin fair week with a service or
gospel sing to bring people together for worship and praise. In addition to bringing the community
together, it also provides an opportunity for many people involved in the Fair and Horse Show to attend.
The Martinsville Ag Fair and the Heritage Days Festival are working together to organize this year’s
service. The Reverend John Hobbs, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina will bring the message. Rev. Hobbs
has a long history with the Maranatha Ministries Unlimited, and has been involved in camps and retreats
and hosted conferences throughout his years in the ministry. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
worship service, stay for lunch and then enjoy the Draft Horse, Mule & Haflinger Show, which will include
the 6-horse hitch teams.
Yes! You Can: Preserving Safely
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long? Whether just starting
out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension, nutrition and
wellness educator, _Mary Liz Wright for this seasonal program. Besides receiving the latest, most up -todate food preservation information, you will also be able get your dial gauge pressure canner tested for
accuracy. If you have a dial gauge pressure canner you need to get it tested once a year!
Yes! You Can: Preserving Safely will meet on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 6:00-7:30. The program will be
held at the Clark County Extension Office.
To register, call the Extension office at 826-5422 or visit us online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/
cce/
Space is limited, so enroll now.
City of Martinsville Gas Department
Important Notice
Federal Regulation 192.16 requires we inform customers to exercise caution regarding underground or
buried piping. This piping may be subject to leakage or corrosion and be subject to hazards if not
maintained. Remember that any piping downstream of the gas meter belongs to the customer. The
customer is responsible for maintenance and operation of this portion of the fuel line.
Buried Piping should be:
1. Checked for leaks periodically.
2. Inspected for corrosion.
3. Repaired if unsafe condition is found.
4. Located and marked if excavation is performed near gas line.
This is a notice only. If you have any questions or comments please contact the gas department. City of
Martinsville, IL 217-382-4323. After Hours Emergency 217-382-4023/911. J.U.L.I.E 811
Wish List
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Plastic Forks
Inexpensive Plastic
tablecloths
Envelopes
Construction paper
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-We currently have a
lot of red, brown, yellow and
orange. Other colors or a
variety pack would be very
useful!
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Small gifts or prizes
- These are
inexpensive prizes that we
give to the kids at different
programs.
City Wide Yard Sales
The Martinsville Chamber of
Commerce is sponsoring a
city wide yard sale May 15th
and 16th. If you would like
to participate, stop in at the
library or City Hall to put
your name and address on
the list. This will ensure that
your yard sale is on the map.
For more questions
call Bonnie Baird at
217-276-7578
Lincoln School
The Martinsville Chamber of
Commerce is looking for
volunteers to sit at the
Lincoln School. The school is
open for visitors every
Sunday afternoon,
May thru September
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
To volunteer please contact
Bonnie Baird at
(217) 276-7578
Though the one room school
house has no electricity, the
pole light utilities cost the
Chamber about $60 a
month. Donations to help
offset the cost are welcome.
Book Club
Join our Book Club the 4th
Thursday of the month at
4:00 pm. There is no
required reading, You are
required to have fun!
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Phone:217-382-4113
Fax: 217-382-4113
Email: mvillelibrary@hotmail.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, & Friday - 11-5
Thursday - 11-7
Saturday - 10-1
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Martinsville Library Board of Trustees
Deb Vincent - President
John McFadden - Vice President
Teresa Reynolds - Treasurer
Jim Cunningham - Secretary
Lee Whitacre
Dave Kendall
Steve Gard
Local
Postal Customer
Librarian - Jill Goodman
Assistant Librarian - JoAnn Morgan
Library Aide - Mercury Bowen
New Material
PROPERTY DEMOLISH GRANTS
Large Print
DVD
Insatiable Appetites, Stuart Woods
Trust No One, Jayne Ann Krentz
The Bridge, Robert B. Parker
The Cinderella Murder, Mary Higgins
Clark & Alafair Burke
The Homesman
Horrible Bosses 2*
Mockingjay part 1 *
Annie *
Unbroken *
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies *
Batman vs Robin *
Taken 3
Paddington *
When Calls The Heart, Season 1
Fiction
NYPD Red 3, James Patterson
Every Fifteen Minutes, Lisa Scottoline
Memory Man, David Baldacci
14th Deadly Sin, James Patterson
At the Water’s Edge, Sara Gruen
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- Also available in Blu-Ray.
Junior Fiction
The Land of Stories : The Wishing Spell,
Chris Colfer
The Land of Stories : The Enchantress
Returns, Chris Colfer
The Land of Stories : A Grimm Warning,
Chris Colfer
Public School Super Hero, James
Patterson
Plants needed!
Non Fiction
Traveling to Infinity, Jane Hawking
Love the Home You Have, Melissa
Michaels
Pioneer Girl, The Annotated
Autobiography, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Lake Land College Alumni Cookbook,
Donated by Lake Land
One of Martinsville on the Move’s goals is to
encourage property improvements that will
impact the community’s housing market.
The organization has established a
“Property Demolition Program” that will
provide incentives up to $500 for demolition
and/or waste disposal fees when the owner
is demolishing an uninhabitable house or to
rid the community of an unsightly property .
If you are interested in receiving more
information on this Program, or an
application for the grant, you can contact
Norma at 713-865-0022 or send an e-mail to
martinsvilleil@gmail
CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2015!
The Linn Park Garden Committee is looking
for plants to add to our booth at the Master
Gardeners Plant Sale on May 2. If you have
plants, bulbs, tubers, etc. to contribute drop
them off anytime, potted, or in plastic bags
on the concrete at the back of the
Amphitheater. For questions, or more
info, call or text 217-232-3232
or email us at mville62442@gamil.com.
Drive for the Kids
Mark your calendar for this years Drive for
the Kids. It will be held at the elementary on
August 17th. Check the next newsletter for
more information.