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Library summer reading will begin next week

Residents of all ages are invited to participate in Summer Reading 2018 with the theme “Libraries Rock!” The reading portion of the program starts countywide June 1. Community programs will begin May 29.

To complete the contest, children must read 10 books or be read to for 10 hours. Teens need to read and briefly review three books. Adults must complete three checklist items, including reading, to complete the program, but can earn as many as 14 chances at winning the grand prize.

Major donors for this year’s summer reading program include Sam Dial Jewelers, Pizza Hut, Colfax Golf Club, Webb’s Slough Sprint Races, Almota Fiber, Kuhl Auto Parts, Thrifty Grandmothers Club and many others countywide.

Thanks to a recent donation from Judge Gary Libey and his wife Trudy, an anti-bullying program called Bully Schmully by Eric Herman will kickoff Summer Reading. It will run May 29-June 1 in schools, parks and community locations.

Bully Schmully contains some of the main concepts from school psychologist Izzy Kalman’s Bullies-2-Buddies method. This program contains engaging songs matched with entertainment for kids with music and comedy. It challenges youths to improve relationships throughout their lives.

Summer Reading registration forms can be accessed at http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us or by calling 877-733-3375.

Colfax grads luncheon

Attending the May 8 Colfax Alumni luncheon at Timber Creek Buffet in Millwood were Jerry and Barbara Martin, Joe and Jayne Reynolds, Del and Myrna Teade, Russell and Penny Gay, Mark and Carol Rubin, Earl and Ruth Enos, Greg and Sandra Wise, Duane Colvin, Jack Martin, Larry Brownell, John Henry, Bob Lonn, Bob Russell, Dave Leander, Marilyn Rae and Sandra Conti.

The next luncheon will be Tuesday, August 14, at Timber Creek Buffet in Millwood, Spokane. Come join us.

Hearing loss

lecture

Dr. Rutendo Chikuku, audiologist with Palouse ENT & Audiology in Pullman, will discuss “Hearing loss on global well-being” Friday, June 8, at noon at Pullman Regional Hospital. Dr. Chikukuwill speak on how hearing loss affects many facets of a person’s well-being, including cognitive load, social life engagement and interpersonal relationships. This lecture will be in conference rooms C&D at the hospital. It is free and open to the public.

Births

Whitman County Gazette, May 24, 2018

At Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane

Kovanda, Ellie Virginia, born April 2 at six pounds, nine ounces, to Ben and Rachel Kovanda, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Kerry and Nadeen Kovanda, Columbus, Mont. Maternal grandparents are Alan and Cathy Morgan, Colfax. Baby joins sisters Kayla, 7, and Audrey, 5.

At Pullman Regional Hospital

Nair, Aarish Krish, born May 17 at seven pounds, one ounce, to Manninkattil Sridevi Unni and Rinu Kooliyottil, Moscow, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Ramanidevi and Radhakrishnan Nair, Manjeri, Kerala, India. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. and Sulochana Unni, Cochin, Kerala, India.

Stolz, Kenzlee Ann, born May 17 at six pounds, nine ounces, to Kaycee and Zack Stolz, Moscow, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Signe Stolz, Potlatch, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Marty and Mitch Vorderbrueggen, Moscow, Idaho.

Gonzalez, Olivia Arline, born May 20 at seven pounds, five ounces, to Francisco and Ashley Gonzalez, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Antonio and Elsie Gonzalez, Yakima. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Kara Gonzalez, Kennewick.