Quilt raffle tickets just $1 at the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library

 

The Center, an annex to the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library is undergoing dramatic changes to its front exterior. Unfortunately, unanticipated problems with the building’s front foundation have resulted in cost overruns. As a result, $10,000 is needed to complete the front façade which is being funded completely through donations and grants.

To assist in raising the $10,000, The Whitman Samplers have created and donated a lovely full-sized quilt called “Around the County” to be raffled with proceeds benefiting The Center. The quilt highlights many aspects of our region including barns, wheat, homesteads and even Butch the Cougar. “Around the County” was beautifully quilted by Tami Drader. Tickets for the quilt are available at any Whitman County Library Branch or at Palouse River Quilts in Colfax.

Formerly Hamilton Drug Store, The Center was purchased with donated funds in 2009 and named in memory of Bettie Steiger. With support from Bettie’s family, Whitman County .09 funding, Avista and many others, the facility has undergone nearly $100,000 in improvements including insulation, repairs to the roof and a striking new adjoining with the library. When complete, The Center will provide the region with a variety of educational, cultural, historic and business related events, programs and services. The Colfax Chamber will also lease space and collaborate on community events in the facility.

Besides raising funds through the quilt raffle, the Library Foundation will host “Soiree For The Center,” a fundraising auction and dinner with Butch Booker as auctioneer on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Kristie Kirkpatrick, Library Director asks that you contact her if you would like to participate in the Soiree, would like to donate to The Center or have other fundraising ideas for The Center.