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On December 15, Westerners member Robert Heacock will present "Snake River Dams and Salmon, a Current Events Discussion." Rob will discuss the background and current status of the Snake River dams, enhancing his presentation with entries from the Lewis and Clark journals.
Robert is a Kennewick, Washington native, and has lived in the Spokane area since 1988. He is a member of the Pacific Northwest Region of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc., and serves on various committees for the Foundation. He is past president, Washington Chapter LCTHF, an officer and historian of the Spokane Westerners Corral, and a member of the Ice Age Floods Institute.
Rob contributes frequently to the Washington Chapter, LCTHF newsletter Worthy of Notice, and authored Wind Hard from the West: The Lewis and Clark Expedition on the Snake and Columbia Rivers.
His current hobby job is as historian on Snake and Columbia River cruise boats, which has provided an opportunity to gather information on several topics.
Dinner costs $20 and starts at 5:45 pm. Please make your reservation by Sunday, December 11. Please make your reservation with our Secretary, Barbara J. Leiss, either by email at hbleiss@msn.com, or by telephone: (509) 276-5927 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m. You can leave a message. Please identify yourself as The Westerners (on email Subject line), and also mention The Westerners when you telephone.
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Dear Family and Friends of Corbin,
Bring in the Hammy Sammy, scoot over Scallop Potatoes, Special green beans with Bacon, and what about those homemade rolls? Well, I'll be a sow's ear. I am getting my ticket before we are sold out.
I heard the piggies got out of the gate, and Brian Ronquillo, well he is chasing those piglets through the building as we speak. I don't think Brian went home for Thanksgiving. Once he catches those piglets.... well, that is a surprise, and what a surprise it is.
Someone said the big fella is stopping in. He had checked his list and Corbin Senior Activity Center as in its. Yikes come get your picture.
My golly can't forget we have our Artisans galore selling their wares. 22 vendors and something for everyone. Art Fair is Free.
Our Ham Slam is a full lunch $20.00 will fill the tummy. Sign up today your secure your spot.
If you find a piglet, please lets Brian know.
Sincerely,
Claudia Ouwerkerk
Executive Director
Spokane History - Age of Elegance - 1890-1910 The Age of Elegance 1890-1910. When miners and loggers and railroaders needed clothes or something to eat or equipment, they came to Spokane. Some people became millionaires almost over night.
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