Local girl makes us proud

Coleville High School 2005 graduate Shawna Carlson has completed her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration at Alliant International University in San Diego and will be graduating this month. She was able to complete her graduation requirements in three years, and even more impressive is that she will be graduating summa cum laude. Shawna was named outstanding bachelor's degree student for 2008 and will be leading the class at the graduation ceremony. Congratulations, Shawna.

Mountain Warfare Challenge 10k race

If you haven't already, and would like to tackle this challenging race, sign up at www.y-events.com/mwtc/. It will be a great day, as well as having a a spaghetti dinner the night before. There will be lots to do for those not running in the challenge, so try to get to the Mountain Warfare Training Center for the 11 a.m. start.

Library news

The Coleville Library has a lot coming up for all of us. They are having a scholastic book fair May 19 through 23. There will be a summer reading program with registration beginning June 9, with the program starting June 16 and running through Aug. 16. In addition to the six computers they already have online, they will be receiving two more this summer. Check with the library staff for what programs are available for your needs. It is really good news that, as of April 28, the library's hours have been increased.

Monday through Thursday, they are open from 8:45-11:45 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Friday are morning hours only, and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you haven't already met them, go by, meet Olga and Helen, and see all the great reading available.

Good luck, Hannah

The elementary school spelling championship (grades 4-6) is May 17 at Sonoma State University in Santa Rosa. Our local representative, who finished second in the Mono County competition, is Hannah Cain. We're rooting for you.

This and that

n Our local chapter of Friends of the Library have their monthly meeting at the Coleville Library at 4 p.m. May 14. This group does a lot to support the library, which is so important to the community. You are welcome to attend the meeting and join the group.

n The Antelope Valley Fire commission's monthly meeting is 6 p.m. May 14 at the Walker Fire Station. The public is welcome to attend and hear plans and goals for the department, as well as ask questions.

n Be sure to honor all moms on Mother's Day, this Sunday. If they had known what being a mother entailed, I'll bet they would have thought twice.

n Lynne Katusich can be reached at lynnekat@schat.net or (530) 495-2552.