One World, Many Stories

41 "International" readers completed the "One World, Many Stories" Summer Reading Program at the Lyons Public Library. 1,348 hours were reported, but there were many, young and "old", who participated in the weekly programs. The International Ball had children sampling many delicious pastries from all over the world, in addition to playing games that have crossed countries and timelines. Crafts were made and a drawing was held, and the following children were the lucky winners of the themed bags. Aubrie Cross won the Cooking bag; Alexis Stinnett won the Summer bag; Cassidy Rook won the Games bag; Samantha Norris won the Reading bag;Gavin Groah won the Kids bag; Bethany Voth won the Movies bag; and Kassidy Schumacher won the Crafts bag. We had one lucky winner of a bike, provided by the Friends of the Family and Friends of Lyons Library. Morgan Fredricks is the lucky winner.

Children also shopped at the "World Market" using "book bucks" (hours) they earned by reading. Many wonderful items were available, and many thanks go out to those who donated.

We'd like to thank the following businesses for their support and generosity: Corner Market in Lyons; Gingerbread House in Mehama; A & W, McDonald's, Star Cinema, Dari-Queen and Papa Murphy's in Stayton; Applebee's, AC Gilberts' Discovery Village, Electric Castle's Wunderland, Salem's Riverfront Carousel, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes in Salem; Enchanted Forest in Turner; Family Fun Center in Wilsonville; Oregon Zoo and Portland Trailblazers in Portland; Oregon Coast Aquariumand Oregon Undersea Gardens in Newport; and the Oregon High Desert Museum in Bend. All of this would not be possible without the continuing support of the Friends of the Lyons Library, Friends of the Family (Stayton), Youth Benefit Golf Tournament, Oregon State Library Ready-to-Read and CCRLS Ready-to-Read, as well as the many volunteers and families that make this program such a success. I'd also like to extend thanks to the Canyon Weekly, Independent Press, Stayton Mail, Statesman Journal, Our Town and the Canyon Advertiser for all the publicity.

The North Santiam Canyon is a wonderful community to live in; we have our own unique corner of the world.