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the concussion; during that time she was fed only mealworms and shelled sunflower - we
didn't want her to further injure the beak by cracking seeds!
We decided that a beak repair was necessary; if the cardinal broke off her beak in
the wild, she would be unable to eat and would starve to death. A new technique was used—
the medical equivalent of Crazy Glue!!
After two days for the glue to set, we gave her an acorn and held our breaths. She
cracked it neatly in half and the beak held firm! A test flight in our aviary showed good
balance and elevation, so she was returned to Oakleaf Drive, and is probably eating at
one of your feeders another miracle of modern science.
0 W.. L.S. NEEDS: YOUR SUPPORT - We have just kicked off our fund raising drive
to build our permanent shelter in Pine Knoll Shores. Please help us, and when you receive
our appeal, remember it's Christmas for wildlife, too!
S. GOETZINGER
247-1200
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BOGUE BANKS LIBRARY NEWS
During the holiday season, patrons who are making long car trips have taken advan
tage of our tape audio books collection, which is small but worth inspecting if your are
planning a trip. Also, patrons planning trips by plane are using paper backs from the
"trading post". These books can be returned to the library without fines even if overdue.
Forthcoming books through the McNaughton leasing system include Caribbean by James
A Michener, Dark Half by Stephen King, Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by
Allan Gurganus, Some Can Whistle by Larry McMurtry, and Chili Dawqs Always Bark At Night
by Lewis Grizzard.
December and January Storytime programs on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 are planned
for pre-schoolers with stories, films, and favors. A walk through the aquarium after
Storytime will round out a nice morning for young children.
BOGUE BANKS LIBRARY OPENING DAY CEREMONIES PLANNED
MARK THE DATE! Sunday March 25th, will be circled in red on my calendar for opening
day ceremonies at the new library. We will all be on hand to thank each of you in person
for your contributions which helped make this special day possible. It would not have
been accomplished without you.
That's the good news. The bad news is we were unable to order all the furnishings
we need. However, Jesse Milliken, of Institutional Interiors, will continue to make his
cost prices available to us through the end of December, 1989. If we can raise some
additional funds, or collect pledges for payment by March 31, 1990, it will still be
possible to place another order during the next couple of weeks. Anything you can con
tribute will make a difference. The librarian will have a desk; the browsing area will
have chairs. However, the meeting room, so far, will have seating on the floor. WE NEED
YOU!
Diane Donovan, President
Friends of the Bogue Banks Public Library
Enclosed is my check for $ to purchase additional furnishings for the Bogue Banks
Public Library.
lA^e pledge $ ^to purchase additional furnishings for the Bogue Banks Public
Library to be paid no later than March 31, 1990.
Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Bogue Banks Public Library, Inc.
Mail to; P. 0. Box 333, Salter Path, N.C. 28575