Colfax elementary library still drying out after hose break

The flooded library at Jennings Elementary School in Colfax is still drying out. Library class sessions are being conducted with Librarian Pam Becker making visits to classrooms.

Dehumidifiers and fans are running in the library to suck out the last bits of moisture.

“There is still too much moisture in the ceiling,” said Supt. Michael Morgan, adding the panels in the ceiling are still too wet for youngsters to be in the library.

A water connection hose broke in the ceiling of the library May 7 and filled the room with enough water and steam to destroy all the electronics, many books, six tabl...