Honored for 13 years on library board

Becky Dickerson of St. John, center, was recognized for 13 years of service on the Whitman County Library Board of Trustees during the annual winter luncheon of staff, friends and board members. Key accomplishments during her tenure include a new library in St. John, renovation at Colfax and a number of branch locations and a sizable grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that was followed by a visit from Mr. Gates himself. Pictured from left are Chuck Petras, trustee; Sue Hallett, Friends of the Library President; Dickerson; Kristie Kirkpatrick, Library Director, and Steve Balzarini...