Theresa Peters Casper and Kayla Tonne
Theresa Peters Casper, author of The Soldier Was A Boy and Kayla Tonne, Illustrator, personally autographed copies at a special book signing party at the Ashland Library. Ms. Casper, Special Education Teacher at the Ashland Schools, lives in Oklahoma and is well known in the Clark County community. Kayla Tonne, Senior at the Ashland High School, has received many awards for her art. Books are available for purchase locally.
Reception Enjoyed!
A come and go reception honoring the anniversary of the Ashland Library Building was held on September 16, 2007. Senator Ruth Teichman attended and honored the library with a Kansas Senate commendation for 25 years of service in the current location.
James Naismith (portrayed by Bill Worley) visited the Ashland City Library on April 19. Naismith, inventor of basketball and first coach of the famous KU Jayhawks, gave a short program, taking questions and discussing the origins of the game. The library thanks Nathan Shupe for making a basketball and hoops available to enthusiasts.
