Libeys donate

Gary and Trudy Libey announce their donation during the Picnic in Style event Thursday, March 15, at The Center. Library Director Kristie Kirkpatrick is at right.

Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey and his wife, Trudy, donated $104,000 to The Center in Colfax and Friends of Whitman County Library during a surprise announcement at Thursday’s Picnic in Style.

In making the announcement, the couple expressed their desire to give back to the community that means so much to them. They hope their donation might inspire others to give locally to organizations that are making a positive difference in our communities.

Initial plans for the donation include funding of special library projects and services, completion of the roof at The Center and developing a reserve fund for operations and maintenance.

Picnic in Style was a fundraising event sponsored by Tick Klock Drug, Sport Town and Fonk’s that raised funds for children’s technology programs.

Last year, attendance topped 20,000 at Whitman County Library’s children’s programs with nearly a quarter of those programs involving specialized technology equipment.