Our Afternoon of Family Fun with
John R. Erickson, creator of “Hank the Cowdog”
was a Huge Success!
Hank the Cowdog
 John Erickson, author of Hank the Cowdog.

We hope you will enjoy our photos
from Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005 at the Bastrop High West Campus Gym
The Friends of the Bastrop Public Library would like to say,
"We are much obliged
to our Sponsorship Partners"
and we reckon we'll be seeing ya'll at the author's reception!

Our John Erickson Event was paid in part by a grant
from the Texas Commission for the Arts.
HEAD OF RANCH SECURITY:
$2,500 
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative 
Texas Aggregates, L.L.C. 
COWDOG:
$1,000		   RANCH HAND:
$ 250
Dr. Sammy & Lisa Lerma
Aqua Water Corporation		  

Blas Coy & Rebecca Bennett 
Michael & Lesa Neese
Robert J. Kuhn, Attorney at Law
LITTLE ALFRED’S MISCHIEF-MAKERS:
$ 100
Bastrop Unified Tae Kwon-Do
- Robin O' Connor
Dr. Robert J. & Lisa Dougherty
Bobby & Stephanie Jenkins
Victor Hotho
Bastrop Independent School District
   First State Bank of Bastrop
Pecan Street Inn
Ronnie & Graceanna Holder
Jane Travis
Texas Telecom
Tres Womack
Thanks also to our Food Sponsors for the reception:
Deli Depot
The Chestnut Bakery
Baxters On Main
Chalmer's Tracy Drive'N Grocery
Coffee Dog
Two Brothers
Southside Market & Bar-B-Q, Inc.
Author John Erickson.
John Erickson with his country smile, in person!

Bastrop Public Library Director Mickey DuVall with author John Erickson.

Bastrop Public Library Director Mickey DuVall
was very pleased to host Mr. Erickson's visit.
John Erickson on stage with banjo.
John Erickson gave a very memorable performance with stories and songs from his Hank the Cowdog series. 225 people came out to greet him and get their books signed by the author. A Hank Shop was set up with the entire Hank series of books, audios, games, puppets, plush puppies and Hank T-shirts. After the event at Bastrop High, a reception was held so that our event sponsors could meet with John in person and have a relaxed meal at the Elzner House Bed and Breakfast Inn.
John Erickson on stage. John Erickson signing books.
Audience. Audience.

Jamie McDonald and Lisa Crick.
Left: Jamie McDonald and Lisa Crick work at the ticket desk.
Right: Martha Butler and Michelle Adams were smiling ushers.


Martha Butler and Michelle Adams.
Marty DuVall, secretary of the Friends of the Bastrop Library. Marty chats with volunteers Jim Irwin and Library Board Member Willie Schlickeisen.
Warning! It's Marty DuVall, Secretary of the Friends of the Bastrop Library! Marty chats with volunteers Jim Irwin and Library Board Member Willie Schlickeisen.
Hank gift shop.


Chris Duggan, president of the Friends of the Bastrop Library, helped out with the Hank Store.
Chris Duggan, President of the Friends of the Bastrop Library, helped out with the Hank Store.
Dennis and Martha Butler. Katie Coy and her mural.
Dennis and Martha Butler. Katie Coy.
Katie Coy and her mural. Katie Coy and her mural.
This lovely mural of Hank the Cowdog characters was created by Katie Coy.
Rebecca Bennett with family and friends at John Erickson's reception. Elizabeth Evans visits with her friend John
John Erickson with the Bennett family and friends. Elizabeth Evans visits with her friend John at the Elzner House.
John dines with his littlest fans. John dines with his littlest fans.
John dines with his littlest fans.

Linda Davies and Marty DuVall.

Above is Linda Davies and Marty DuVall of the Friends of the Bastrop Public Library.

Did we do well with our fundraiser to purchase new furniture and fixtures in the new library expansion?
"You betcha we did, Honey!", winks Betsy Pharis of the Friends of the Bastrop Library.

 Betsy Pharis winking.
ABOUT JOHN R. ERICKSON: a former cowboy & ranch manager, Erickson is author of more than 40 “Hank the Cowdog” books. Through the eyes of Hank, readers get a glimpse of daily life on a ranch in the West Texas Panhandle. The series of books & tapes is in school libraries through out the country, and has sold more than 6 million copies. Publishers Weekly calls Hank a “grassroots publishing phenomena,” and USA Today says Hank is “the best family entertainment in years.”

Visit http://www.hankthecowdog.com to learn more about our guest and his hilarious childrens' series of books

Organized by the Bastrop Public Library Board and
Friends of the Bastrop Public Library to benefit
the Bastrop Public Library Expansion.
Mickey DuVall, Director / 512-321-5441

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