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The Whitman Tragedy – Part 3

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[/caption] Perhaps the most poignant accounts of both

Clippings, August 4, 2009

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Clippings 8.4.09 Library News Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed visited Colville as part of a statewide tour of county election departments. Reed also toured the Colville Public Library, a member of the Libraries of Stevens County. Reed stated “Our libraries are more important than ever. They are a community hub of information and a wealth of knowledge.

Media Clips: Libraries – July 27, 2009

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These media mentions are compiled by Brian Zylstra, Deputy Communications Director for the Office of the Secretary of State, and passed along to us.

The following links cover Media Clips provided July 02, 2009 – July 27, 2009.

The Whitman Tragedy – Part 2

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The Whitman Tragedy – Part 1

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[/caption] The Whitman Massacre of November 29, 1847 provides a painful window into a time of conflicting cultures, priorities and preju

New Guide to Libraries Seeking Public Computer Center Stimulus Funding

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The ALA Washington Office today released a document to guide members of the library community who have a serious interest in applying to the Public Computer Center (PCC) funding category of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).

WSL Updates for July 30, 2009

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Volume 5, July 30, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

2) FREE TRAINING FROM WSL

3) FIRST TUESDAYS – BUILDING SCHOOL AND LIBRARY RELATIONSHIPS

4) BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDING SURVEY

5) DIGITAL PRODUCTS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE NOW AVAILABLE

6) TARGET K-12 FIELD TRIP GRANTS

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1) PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

Thoughts on Being an ALA Emerging Leader

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It was an interesting ride, being an ALA Emerging Leader in the Class of 2009.

Clippings, July 29, 2009

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Clippings – July 29, 2009 Library News On August 18th, voters in the city of Dayton will decide whether to annex the city into the Columbia County Rural Library District (CCRLD).

Clippings, July 29, 2009

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Clippings - July 29, 2009 Library News On August 18th, voters in the city of Dayton will decide whether to annex the city into the Columbia County Rural Library District (CCRLD).