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WHO’S WHO

WHAT’S WHAT

NEWS | EVENTS | AWARDS | SPOTLIGHTS

PLANNING A WEDDING?

Running Y Ranch Claims Award

unning Y Ranch Resort in Klamath Falls was announced
Ras a winner of the renowned WeddingWire Couples’
®
Choice Awards . WeddingWire, Inc., an online wedding
marketplace, annually celebrates its top wedding professionals.
AWARDS responsiveness, service and quality to help consumers ease
These distinguished vendors exhibit superior professionalism,
their wedding planning process. Running Y Ranch Resort
received this esteemed award based on their outstanding
customer service, and client experiences in working with
newlyweds through WeddingWire.

Running Y Ranch Resort is situated in the heart of the Cascade
Mountain Range. It is a full-service resort with fine lodging
and breathtaking views, and is home to the only Arnold
Palmer designed golf course in Oregon.
www.RunningY.com

MOVER AND SHAKER

Local Librarian wins big

osephine Community Library Director Kate Lasky received the Library Journal 2019 “Movers and Shakers”
Jaward for community building among a cohort of 50 international award winners in the categories of change
agents, advocates, educators, digital developers and innovators. This year’s Movers include representatives
from Australia, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Scotland, Canada, and the United States.

Since 2002, the Library Journal has honored librarians who offer distinctive contributions to the field and
give their patrons the intellectual, emotional, and technological tools to become their best selves. They pro-
vide solutions to move the needle on critical issues such as literacy and health, race, social justice, and gender bias.
“It’s an honor to be a part of this international cohort of librarians,” says Lasky. “And it’s gratifying to see our community’s efforts to rebuild
libraries recognized. We truly have a wonderful library.”
In May 2017, citizens voted to permanently fund libraries in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams and Wolf Creek. For the previous 10 years,
generous donations and the heroic contributions of more than 360 volunteers annually kept the libraries going. The newly formed district is
committed to enriching the community through access to quality library services across Josephine County. They will continue to rely heavily
on volunteers to run all four library branches.

www.JosephineLibrary.org

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