From Our Corner
WSL Updates for July 22, 2010
Volume 6, July 22, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) GETTING POLICYMAKERS TO LISTEN - ONE THING THAT *ALWAYS* WORKS
2) AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESERVATION GRANTS
3) INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR LIBRARIANS
4) TO UPGRADE MS OFFICE OR NOT
5) PICTURING AMERICA SCHOOL COLLABORATION PROJECTS
6) LOOK FOR A JOB USING ONLINE SOURCES
7) MATCH YOUR SKILLS TO THE BEST CAREER FOR YOU
… Read moreFrom Your Corner of Washington: The Gorge
Photograph courtesy of Bernadette Griffin
From camping, hiking, boating to a show at the outdoor amphitheatre, the Gorge in George, Washington… Read more
R-71 sponsors renew bid to ban petition release
UPDATE: The Friday hearing referred to by anti-gay marriage activists will not occur. The judge has temporarily dismissed their motion to ban release of R-71 petitions, but they can re-file the request after the U.S. Supreme Court officially returns the case to the U.S. District Court in Tacoma.
Original post, with the new timing information added:
It's back to court again, as foes of last year's Referendum 71 renew a request that the petitions be sealed from public disclosure… Read more
Tim Eyman's I-1053 earns ballot spot
Initiative activist Tim Eyman and his partners will again appear on the Washington state ballot this year. Their Initiative 1053, making it harder for Olympia to raise taxes, cleared its last major hurdle on Monday when the state Elections Division announced that… Read more
Votes for Women! Suffragists on Parade
On Saturday the 17th, the 51-year-old Lakefair Parade in Olympia was host to a particularly special feature this year. On a perfectly sunny afternoon (which rarely seems to happen on Lakefair Parade day!), over 50 suffragists marched north on Capitol Boulevard in a dapper celebration of the Washington women's suffrage centennial.… Read more
SecState: Patrol will probe initiative signature fraud
Election officials have completed a review of apparent fraud by a signature-gatherer who submitted 349 names on 20 petition sheets in support of Initiative 1098. The case will be turned over to the Washington State Patrol.… Read more
Clippings, July 9, 2010
Library News Odessa librarian Julie Jantz sought approval from the Town Council to submit an application for grant money to fund the purchase of new library computers and to provide users with basic computer skills such as writing cover letters, submitting job applications, etc. The Council approved the application. (Odessa Record, 6.24.10) The theft of more than 1,350 children's picture books from the Port Orchard Library has prompted the Kitsap Regional Library (KRL) system to review its… Read moreWA income tax plan headed for ballot
Initiative 1098, a plan by Bill Gates Sr. and others to authorize an income tax on the wealthy and reduce some other taxes, is headed to the statewide ballot in Washington.
Although state officials are investigating apparent fraud by… Read more
Signed up to vote? Monday's your main deadline
With the U.S. Senate and many, many great primaries shaping up, you certainly don't want to be left out. Image For qualified Washington residents, Monday is the standard deadline… Read more
SecState requests patrol probe of I-1098 sig fraud
The Secretary of State's Election Division is asking the Washington State Patrol to look into apparent fraud by a petition-gatherer for Initiative 1098.
WSL Updates for July 15, 2010
Volume 6, July 15, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) ARSL ABOS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE JULY 30
2) ELLUMINATION! INTRODUCTION TO ELLUMINATE
3) COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY AWARDS
4) PUBLIC WORKFORCE SYSTEM & LIBRARY PARTNERSHIPS
5) ARE YOU READY? COMES TO SPOKANE
6) LET'S GET SOCIAL - SOCIAL BOOKMARKING
7) DOES YOUR AUDIENCE HEAR WHAT YOU MEAN?
… Read moreNow text this: State Library doing pilot project
You texters out there should check out the new pilot program involving a handful of public and academic library systems in our state. The pilot, which is being done with Mosio, is possible thanks to our very own Washington State Library, which is using money from the Library… Read more
Countdown to the November 8th Day of Jubilation -Part 1
November 8th, 2010 - the centennial anniversary of women's suffrage in Washington - is fast approaching! In order to keep everyone up to speed on the upcoming celebration - or jubilation - we are writing a series of 19 blog posts with information about the suffrage movement in Washington. Do you have ancestors who were part of Washington's women's suffrage movement? Tell us your stories! The year was 1854. Arthur A. Denny, a member of the first Washington Territorial Legislature,… Read more
`3-way' workers comp initiative scores fall ballot spot
Initiative 1082, a plan to allow private insurers to offer coverage for workplace injuries, is headed for the statewide ballot in Washington this fall. The state Elections Division… Read more
`Anemic' recovery: Tax collections off $68m
The hits keep on coming ... Image A new report from the Washington Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the U.S. economy is anemic, with the ever-present possibility that the… Read more
I-1100 certified, I-1082 being checked
Image Secretary of State Sam Reed Monday afternoon certified Initiative 1100, the last step for the liquor privatization measure to be placed on this November’s ballot. Using a random sample method,… Read more
Eastern Receives Big Read Grant Award
Image Eastern Washington University was recently awarded $17,025 to support "The Big Read," a national program that brings communities together to read and discuss books. EWU was the only Washington organization to receive a Big Read grant in this, the fifth year of the program.
Eastern selected… Read more
I-1100 signature check finished
Image The signature check for Initiative 1100, the liquor privatization measure backed by Costco and other retailers, was completed late Friday afternoon, a couple of days sooner than expected. Once… Read more
Clippings, July 2, 2010
Library News Fines for overdue books and materials from the four public libraries in Clallam County will increase from 10 cents per day to 20 cents per day, effective Thursday, July 1, but a $5 limit on fines per item will not change. The fine increase was approved at a recent meeting of the board of North Olympic Library System, which oversees public libraries in Sequim, Port Angeles, Forks and Clallam Bay. (Peninsula Daily News [Port Angeles], 6.18.10)… Read moreSecretary of State
Steve Hobbs
