Virginia Saunders passed away June 19. She was the Government Printing Office’s longest-serving employee, having recently celebrated 64 years of federal service. Virginia had been responsible for the Congressional Serial Set, a compilation of all House and Senate documents and reports for each session of Congress. See this youtube video highlighting Virginia’s career.
Volunteer for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane, July 13-18, 2009: contact Kathy Kovalesky, Volunteer Coordinator for the Games, at (509) 434-7510, or Kathleen.Kovalesky2@va.gov
Volunteer opportunities: helping with meals, transportation, site set-up, scoring, timing, distributing water, assisting at the hospitality tables, etc. All volunteers receive a complimentary Games T-shirt as well as the personal satisfaction that comes with supporting our nation’s heroes. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS: Volunteering at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is a great way for area youth to attain that needed community service experience for college applications.
United We Serve : Find ways to serve in your communities, and also to create and promote your own service projects. This initiative aims to engage new volunteers and to encourage volunteers to develop their own “do-it-yourself” projects. “United We Serve” is an initial 81 days of service but will grow into a sustained, collaborative and focused effort to promote service as a way of life for all Americans.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given Avista the authority to operate five Spokane River dams for another 50 years. Yesterday, on June 18, 2009, FERC issued the new license that sets out conditions for Avista’s operation of the dams, including protections for water quality, for flow measures to help native rainbow trout, and for improvements to recreational facilities along the river. Avista has agreed to allow higher flows in the river during the summer months. That will keep water tumbling over the iconic waterfalls in downtown Spokane during the driest months of the year. See the falls at this Spokane Falls cam.
2010 Census: In March 2010, the Census Bureau will mail or deliver the 2010 questionnaires to every household in the United States. Besides this Census every 10 years, the United States Census Bureau also conducts a variety of other censuses and surveys. To answer your questions about all of their surveys, go to: Are You in a Survey?
The National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) offers FREE women’s health information on more than 800 topics on their web site: www.4woman.gov
or through their call center, by phone
(in English and Spanish) 800-994-9662
or 888-220-5446 (TDD) Monday through Friday (9:00 am to 6:00 pm, eastern time)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides for the one-time payment of $250 to individuals who get SSI or Social Security benefits.
If payments have not been received by June 4, those who believe they are eligible should contact the SSA,
1-800-772-1213
(TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Beneficiaries may report suspicious activity to the Social Security Fraud Hotline Web site
or by calling 1-800-269-0271.
Starting June 1, 2009, you must have a passport or other approved documentation if you are traveling to Canada by land or sea. For more information on these restrictions, go to this special page by the US Dept of State. Representatives from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office will be on hand at the Passport Fair to discuss the changes.
Passport Fair at Shadle Library : Wednesday, May 27;
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
Shadle Library; West 2111 Wellesley Avenue; Spokane, WA 99205; call 509-353-2374 for more information.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently completed a multi-year redesign of the naturalization test. Use the chart to determine if you will take the old or redesigned (new) test. A list of FAQs and study guides is found at the bottom the page about the Redesigned (New) Naturalization Test.
The Spokane Public Library Downtown branch has received some topographical maps and some BLM maps and Forest Service maps. Find them on the second floor in our Topo Map drawers, and in our Travel Vertical Files, and on the Documents Reference Shelves under A 13.1: and I 1.2:.
See also our page on Federal Government Resources - Maps.
The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service Office will have information about their maps, both online or at their offices. 1103 North Fancher, Spokane, WA. phone: 509-536-1200
For information about USGS map products: USGS maps. The USGS map library in downtown Spokane is open by appt only; call at least 48 hours in advance to make an appointment before visiting the USGS library in the old Post Office on Riverside. 368-3101. They have a set of older topo maps of WA, ID, OR, and MT. I don’t know if they have a photocopy service.
Northwest Map & Travel Book Center has maps for sale. 525 W Sprague ; corner of Sprague Ave. and Howard St.
Store Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00. phone: 509-455-6981
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