Are you addicted to YARN?

Have your family and friends come to believe that your knitting needles or crochet hooks are a permanent part of your anatomy?

Are you experienced in knitting/crocheting and willing to help a beginner?

Are you a rank beginner looking for someone to explain where you’re going wrong?

The North Judson-Wayne Township Library would like to get the expert, the beginner and everyone in-between together. We are interested in starting a knitting/crocheting club where like-minded people can gather to knit, crochet, share patterns, and just talk. This would be an informal group and we are considering having both afternoon and evening sessions.

So if you are a yarn addict and are interested in forming a knitting/crochet group contact Sandi by:

• phone - 574-896-2841
• email - lib.norjud@gmail.com
• snail mail - 208 Keller Ave., North Judson, Indiana 46366
• or just come into the library.

North Judson - Framed!

The Friends of the North Judson-Wayne Township Library invite you to join them for “A Walk Down Lane Street” February 6 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

As you travel the halls and rooms of the library’s lower level, you will view photos and memorabilia invoking memories of our town. If you spot a person, place or thing that you recognize but we didn’t, please be sure to drop a note into our “mailbox”.

Also, if you have a copy of a North Judson-San Pierre yearbook from 1965. 1973, 1981, 1996, or 2008 you would like to donate to complete the library’s collection please contact us at 574-896-2841.

Holiday Hours

North Judson-Wayne Township Library will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 26th.

For New Year’s Eve, the Library will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 31st and will be closed all day January 1st. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 2nd.

Can You Spot a Con Artist?

The holidays are a particularly opportune time for scam artists and bogus investment opportunities.

The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office (www.in.gov/sos/index.htm ) has created a statewide campaign to alert Hoosiers on the most common types of fraud in Indiana: fraud aimed at seniors, faith-based fraud and mortgage fraud. Visit www.in.gov/sos/securities/2418.htm to take a look at or listen to some of the campaigns that deal with each kind of fraud.

One of the best ways to prevent fraud is to become a smart investor; Indiana Investment Watch provides Indiana residents with materials to provide the investor with knowledge about investing (www.in.gov/sos/securities/2422.htm), personal finance (www.in.gov/sos/securities/3285.htm) and news you can use (www.in.gov/sos/securities/2743.htm) to combat various scams and investment schemes.

Use the information from Indiana Investment Watch (www.in.gov/sos/securities/2423.htm) and take the steps to become a wiser, savvier investor!

Friday Facts: Government Information you can use from the Indiana State Library

Oh, Christmas Tree

While pre-decorated artificial trees are becoming more popular, there are still many people who prefer the traditional live tree that they decorate themselves. If you are planning on having a live tree you might want to check out these sites:

forestry.about.com/?once=true& - Top 10 Christmas tree species, picking a fresh Christmas tree
www.christmastree.org/care.cfm - Tips from the National Christmas Tree Association on maintaining your natural tree.

Check out this site for informational videos:
www.ehow.com/video_2370376_deal-christmas-tree-needles.html - How to estimate the length of your tree for lights, detangle, weave, and string Christmas lights, deal with tree needles (videos).

And if you decorate outside your house we hope you don’t end up at this site: www.uglychristmaslights.com

Every Time A Bell Rings...

While Angels work hard year round, it’s that time of year when they increase their numbers and their good works. And the North Judson-Wayne Township Library will once again be doing our part to help them. Donations will be accepted from November 28th until December 14th, when the items will be packaged for distribution.

We will have our Angel Tree up for donations of non-perishable foods, grocery vouchers, laundry detergent, personal items (such as soap, shampoo, and deodorant), and new, unwrapped gifts for children. Gently used, clean coats will also be accepted. Contact Vicky Reetz at 896-2841 after 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday for the sizes needed for clothing donations or if you are interested in sponsoring a child or family.

Everything that is received by the library will be distributed within Starke County by North Judson organizations.

Christmas Treats for Our Troops

The North Judson-Wayne Township Library will once again be taking Christmas donations for our troops in Afghanistan. This year it is requested that only food items be sent as no hygiene items are needed. Collection will be start on November 16th and will end on November 30th so the items can be packed and shipped out by December 2nd.

Please remember that NO PORK products are allowed in the country. Single-serving items are preferred that can be carried by individual soldiers. The following is a list of suggested items:

Cans of soup, chili, tuna, chicken, etc.

Tuna and salmon in pouches

Crystal Lite or similar individual flavored packets for single water bottles

Beef jerky

Pringles cans

Canned nuts

Candy, gum, granola bars

Canned fruits

Cocoa packet

Halloween Honors

Ghosties and goblins, among others,gave a preview of Halloween night on October 24th at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library’s Halloween program. The program was in cooperation with the Mint Festival’s Fall Festival. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not provide the best fall weather, so people missed fun, games, food, crafts, and costumed youngsters on parade between the raindrops. The 12 top costumes from the Library Halloween program were:

Cowgirl - Hattie Davis

Ice Princess - Shelby Cornwall

Fairy - Jackie Kozecar

Beeker from the Muppets - Austin Aucoin

Robot - Carl Rose

Michael Myers - Mathew Siebert

Chicken Helper Glove - Catherine Linderman

Clown - Cayden Marshall

Mr. Potato Head - Trey Linderman

Wolf with Little Red Riding Hood in basket - Breanna Blaha

Dracula - Tyler Crawford

Abigail “Abby” Sciuto of NCIS - Amanda Rose

Library Halloween Party

All manner of costumed mortals from preschool through 5th grade are invited to the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library on October 24th for our annual Halloween Party.

Sign-up for costume judging will begin at 10:15 a.m. and will end at 10:50 a.m., judging will be at 11 a.m. After a parade through town to show off the costumes, the winners will be announced.

Then from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be a Goblin Game Grove for younger or more sensitive visitors, and – for those brave enough – our annual Haunted House.

Create/Donate a Fleece Blanket

Interested in learning how to tie a fleece blanket? A class is forming at the North Judson-Wayne Township Library for November 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

Price is $10 and you need to bring your own materials. However, if you make two blankets and donate one of them for this year’s Angel Tree, you will get a discount.

Call Vicky Reetz at 574-896-2841 for more details.