Palouse Websites Can Be Tantalizing and Educational

The websites of many Palouse organizations and entities contain links to information useful to area residents. However, when websites are not kept current, you're bound to find dead links among the good ones.

Rockfordblogspot is a good example. Two of the three links to aging, posted in 2006, work: National Institute on Aging, and Administration on Aging.

Agriculture links still valid include: The US Department of Agriculture, and Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. However, the link for Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency returns an error message, but you'll find it  here .

General Adult Education included links to the following: Administration of Children and Families, and Corporation For National and Community Service.  The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities. Also sponsors AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. Provides information on jobs, internships, and fellowships.

Federal Citizen Information Center, Consumer Products Information Catalog,  Check the Federal Programs link for on-line brochures and other information on Medicare and Social Security which may be of benefit to individuals.

The link to Horizons Washington Grant Information  leads to a broad spectrum of useful links. The Health links provide good information, too.

The website's Kid link enticed me to scroll again, and I'm glad I did.  Kids.Gov  was worthwhile.

Although I'm an avid history buff, my time is limited, and I freely admit I'm an impatient researcher. Annoyed by having to scroll past the large historical picture to continue exploring links, and finding far too many dead links, I gave up and ended my exploration with this wonderful "Kids" link, Smithsonian For Kids .

Nonetheless, I'm still an avid visitor to the Palouse region's websites and as time permits, I'll gladly highlight them here.

Rockford Community Center ~~ A Place For All Ages

Rockford Community Center ~ Except on December 31st, the center is open, 229 S. 1st., Tuesday evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and on Wednesdays, 10: a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come get a book for a cozy night in your favorite chair!  Three Public Computers, and WI-FI for those of you with a laptop that need to hook up to it. 




 

Colton Library Cheery and Delightful!

The weather outside may be frightful, but the Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave., Colton, Wash., is cheery and delightful. Librarian Holly Meyer is planning holiday themes for December Storytimes with crafts, stories, and snacks for the season.  Storytime is held at 10:30 every Monday for children ages 1-6.

All 14 Whitman County libraries will be closed December 23,  24 & 25th.

During Storytime on Monday, December 31, 2012, :30 p.m., we will explore shapes. We will discuss a different shape every week in December through crafts color pages and stories. A snack will be provided. Storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6.

Bored during Christmas break? Grab a friend and come to the library game day Dece,ber 31st from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. The library has a few games and some cards, or you can bring your favorite game to share. See you at the library!

 

 

Whitman County Libraries Selling 2013 Barns of Whitman County Calendars

 

The 2013 Barns of Whitman County Calendars are now available at all Whitman County Libraries for $6 each. The calendars have scenic photos of various barns throughout Whitman County and make wonderful Christmas gifts.

 

The Friends of Whitman County Library Cookbooks have been marked down to $5 and make great Christmas gifts as well!

Winter Celebration at Colfax Branch Library December 6, 2012

Celebrate Winter with Whitman County Library December 6. 2012. In conjunction with the Colfax Christmas celebration, the library, 102 S. Main Street, hosts a number of fun activities for people of all ages. The fun concludes about 6 p.m. with a community parade and fireworks extravaganza. For more information, contact Colfax Chamber of Commerce at 397-3712.
 

Colton Branch Library Storytime Focusing on Shapes

Throughout December, Storytime at the Colton Branch Library will continue to focus on shapes, as it did in November. A different shape will be explored each week through crafts, stories, and snacks. Thanksgiving was celebrated, and Christmas will be celebrated as well. Storytime is held at the library every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6.

Third Thursday, the after-school program at the Colton Library, will have a special December theme, too. Children from kindergarten through 6^thgrade are welcome to join in the fun at 3:15 p.m. A snack will be provided.


The Colton/Uniontown Book Club read the book The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America, by Timothy Egan, during the month of November.

Rockford Banks Support Local Crafters and Small Businesses

Both banks in Rockford, The Bank of Fairfield and Banner Bank, are having a “Christmas Shoppe” inside the banks.

"We are supporting local businesses and have some amazing talent in this area!  Come see what we have for sale!  This will run from now until the Friday before Christmas.  Individual Crafters and small businesses have set things up," Vivian Plank, Manager of Banner Bank said.

Red Plastic Bags are a No, No, for Recycling Bin at Fairfield

"I have had some people inquiring about putting the red bags from the newspapers into the recycling. I asked Empire Disposal about them and those bags are similar to the plastic grocery bags, thus being a NO! Please do not put them into the recycling, they can really mess up the machines. That was a long, drawn out way to just say please don't recycle those red bags here!

"Thanks for questioning it. If you ever wonder about an item, just let me know and I can find the answer out for you," clerk at Fairfield, Washington said.

 

Cheryl Loeffler

Clerk/Treasurer

Town of Fairfield

218 E. Main Street

P.O. Box 334

Fairfield, WA 99012

Phone:(509)283-2414

Fax:(888)-595-5579

Santa Claus Coming to Rockford, Wash. December 8, 2012

 

Santa is coming to Rockford December 8, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. and will be in the Fair building.

 

Come and enjoy Smores and Hot chocolate in the park!

December McIntosh Grange Meeting at Rockford, Wash.

McIntosh Grange meeting in Rockford, Washington, December 3, 2012, 7:30 PM. Everyone welcome. 

2013 Palouse Community Phone books

The Palouse Chamber of Commerce will be calling local residents in the next few weeks to see what number(s) they want printed in the next edition of our awesome little community phone book.  In the mean time, feel free to email your listing to me if there are any changes to the last phone book.  Cell phone or home phone numbers are welcome.

Apologies in advance if you get called even after you email.

Thank you.