On your mark, Get set, Read!

On your mark, get set, read is the theme of the nationwide summer reading program. The Friends of the Daingerfield Public Library sponsored a special visitor on June 16, who taught the children about the importance of reading and exercising.

Kornpop the Clown visited the Morris County Annex on Thursday, making balloon creations and performing magic tricks that left old and young alike curious as to how he did them. In keeping with the sports-related theme for the summer program, Kornpop, dressed as Larry the Lifeguard, used his tricks and balloon skills to teach the children about the Olympics, which will be happening in August.

Kornpop used his magic skills to pull out his favorite summer Olympic events from his “Great Big Book of Olympic Stuff.” He also worked to impress on the children that reading and playing outside during the summer are each very important.

At the end of the presentation, Kornpop gave away several of his balloon creations to children who were in attendance. He also made a special presentation to Deputy Herschel Stroman. “I always like to give a special red dog of courage to officers wherever I go. I then get a picture with them, and post it on Facebook. I then ask everyone to remember to pray for our officers,” said Kornpop.

The Daingerfield Public Library still has a plethora of events planned for the summer. Check the Happenings section of The Steel Country Bee for more information.