Rawlins Library 1000 E. Church St Pierre, SD 57501 November 2016 (605) 773-7421 www.rawlinslibrary.org Rawlins Library Newsletter Check It Out! NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES Nov. 6 (Sun) Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 7 (Mon) - Super Senior Day Program 1:00 p.m. INSIDE THIS ISSUE November Schedule...1 Daylight Saving Time. 1 Election Day, Nov. 8.....1 Acquisitions News.........2-3 My Guy s Book Review......4 Super Senior s Day Program.....5 White or Dark Meat??...6 Thanksgiving Storytime/Craft..6 Festive Reads Preview...7 Meet the Staff Kerry Bowers.....8 Turkey Day Dinner Trivia......9 Nov. 8 (Tues) Election Day Be sure to VOTE! Nov. 11 (Fri) - Veterans Day Remembrance Library closed Nov. 12 (Sat) - Adult Coloring Club 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19 (Sat) - Thanksgiving Story/Craft time 1:00 p.m. Nov. 22 (Tues) - Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Capitol 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 (Thurs) - Thanksgiving Day Library closed Nov. 28 (Mon) Library Board of Trustees meeting 5:00 pm STORYTIME Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning 10:00 Election 2016 Exercise your Right to Vote! Visit Rawlins Library to find voter information including sample ballots, voter registration and absentee voter registration forms, amendment explanations, nonpartisan information on candidates and more. Check out the Library s many election-related resources including books, DVDs, magazines, issue guides and resource lists, citizen-group literature, ballots and voter guides. Be sure to pick up a free patriotic bookmark, pencil, or keychain while you re at the Library! The ability to vote allows citizens to voice their opinion on a variety of issues. In the American political system, voting allows registered citizens to cast their vote for the political leader that they believe reflects their views more closely and can accurately make the choices that will better serve the country. There are also several amendments to consider. Voting is a constitutional right and a privilege that all Americans have. It s wise to make use of that right and respect what our Founders fought for. Your opinion counts let your voice be heard! Daylight Saving Time Once again we will adjust our clocks from Daylight Saving Time back to regular time by setting the clock back an hour (from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.) on Sunday, November 6. New Zealander George Hudson first proposed the idea of DST in 1895. Many countries have implemented the practice since then, especially since the energy crisis of the 70s. DST has both advocates and critics. Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can cause problems for outdoor entertainment and other activities tied to sunlight, such as farming. 1 1.
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Super Seniors Day at Rawlins Library Super Seniors Day is held the first Monday of the month (holiday Mondays default to the following Monday) from 1:00 3:00 pm. Guest speakers include professionals from our community - doctors, lawyers & finance specialists who will lead interactive discussions about topics pertinent to senior citizens. Topics covered will include health care, individual safety, and personal finance. Schedule: A wonderful group of seniors gathered at the Library on October 3rd to hear Radiology Director Valerie Jacobsen share information and tips regarding breast cancer, its causes and prevention. We hope that you can join us for the next Super Seniors Day on Monday, November 7th as Sanford Health Physician Dr. Noel Chicoine presents information on the subject of general well-being, the importance of flu shots, etc. He will host a Q&A session time so bring your health questions to ask. You are invited to bring a caregiver or friend with you, or have someone drop you at the door and the library staff will assist you. See you November 7th! Join us on Monday, November 7th at 1:00 p.m. Nov. 7 Dr. Noel Chicoine, Sanford Clinic, winter wellness Dec. 5 Attorney Jamie Damon, legal issues and important documents seniors need Jan. 9 Accountant Ron Wire, tax issues pertinent to seniors Feb. 6 Librarian Brenda Hemmelman (SDSL), genealogy and Ancestry.com database March 6 Jamie Seiner, SHIINE Director Additional activities offered at Super Seniors Day: Adult coloring Board games New Large Print book display Book Sale fill a bag from the library s book-sale area for only $3 Technological assistance ask for help in downloading ebooks onto your digital device Rawlins Library is committed to the SUPER wonderful seniors in our community. This program is designed especially for you, so come and join the fun! You are encouraged to bring a friend, family member or caretaker along if you wish. See you there! Outreach Librarian Abby Edwardson, program coordinator 5 5.
In a turkey, the active muscles such as the legs store a lot of oxygen and become dark, while less active muscles like the breast remain white. Turkeys can fly short distances typically from ground to perch but they are not known for their sustained flight abilities. They rely on their legs to get them around. The active muscles, such as the legs and thighs, are full of blood vessels. These blood vessels contain myoglobin (or muscle hemoglobin) which delivers oxygen to the muscles. The more myoglobin the muscles contain, the darker the muscle. Scientists often refer to these active muscles as slow-twitch fibers. Slow-twitch fibers are built for endurance, which allows the muscles to work for long periods of time. Thus the turkey can run around all day without getting tired. On the other hand, white meat is the result of well-rested muscles. The breast muscles, which are used for flying, are hardly used by the turkey. There is no need to have a rich supply of oxygen delivered to these muscles. Scientists refer to these types of muscles as fast-twitch fibers. Fast-twitch fibers are designed for quick bursts of energy, but they fatigue quickly. In addition, fast twitch muscles are fueled by glycogen (carbohydrates stored in body tissues) giving the muscles that immediate explosion of energy needed to move rapidly. (http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/) ~ submitted by Lisa Pfeiffer Thanksgiving Storytime/Craft Day November 19th - 1:00 p.m. (Ages 5 and up) Calling all little pilgrims ages 5 and older! You are invited to attend a very special Thanksgiving Storytime at the Library on Saturday, Nov. 19th. Pinecone Turkey Come and gobble up some fun Thanksgiving stories. Make a holiday Pinecone Turkey to take home and grace your Thanksgiving dinner table! 6
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MEET YOUR LIBRARIANS A short biography of a Rawlins Library staff member each month Electronic Reference Librarian Hi everyone! My name is Kerry Bowers and I ve been the Technical Reference Librarian at Rawlins Library for the past 10 years. I have a wide variety of duties that keeps my job both interesting and challenging. As a Reference Librarian, I help patrons using our public computers with everything from setting up an email account, printing out pictures, helping to navigate websites and online job applications and forms, assist with Office programs and answer general questions about how to use the computers. I also do online research and provide information when requested. I maintain our website www.rawlinslibrary.org and Facebook page and provide email and phone support. I order ebooks for our collection and answer patron s questions about our downloadable ebook and audiobook service through South Dakota Titles to Go and OverDrive. I also take care of maintaining and updating our computer hardware and software. I enjoy photography and feel blessed to live in an area that provides many opportunities for this hobby. I m an avid animal lover and have a rescue kitty who we call The Cat as well as a 5 month old Australian Shepherd named Red. We ve had a variety of pets over the years from previous dogs, hamsters, parakeets, a rat, a snapping turtle rescued during the flood of 2011 (he s free now) to toads, snakes, box turtles, lizards and fish. Someday, I would really like to have a couple of Pygmy goats! I was born in Mitchell, SD but grew up and lived most of my life in Pierre. I ve done a variety of things over the years prior to working at the library advertising sales, insurance agent, business owner, teaching assistant, librarian and computer teacher at an elementary school. I enjoy the variety of people I get to meet and visit with each day at the Library. It s a great place to work! 8
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