Author: Debbie Rhodes

Planned Closure of Argonne Library for an HVAC Replacement Project

Posted in News on February 17, 2026 at 6:00 am

Building Improvements in Progress Argonne HVAC Replacement Closure Notice: Argonne Library will be closed for an HVAC replacement project beginning Monday, March 2, with plans to reopen Saturday, June 6. We apologize for the inconvenience. Other SCLD locations, including Spokane Valley Library, are open during this time for browsing and library events, including weekly storytimes. […]

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Save a life: Ask FAST questions when you spot a stroke

Posted in Explore and Discover on August 15, 2017 at 6:00 am

by Debbie Rhodes I woke up wandering into my living room thinking why wasn’t I at work? My husband looked at me strangely and in a very uneasy tone asked, “How many children do you have?” I replied, “Why are you asking me such a stupid question?” It turned out he had a very good […]

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My project closet: the unfinished & the abandoned

Posted in Explore and Discover on September 20, 2016 at 6:00 am

By Debbie Rhodes I can’t be the only person who shudders when thinking about their project closet—the one filled with those unfinished projects and new hobbies. (Let’s not even talk about my “healthy this and healthy that” closet with the newest and “best” diet items.) My closet dilemma happens because my body tingles with gle […]

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The Sandwich Generation

Posted in Explore and Discover on July 14, 2016 at 6:00 am

By Debbie Rhodes I am not older than dirt nor am I a young chickadee anymore. What I am is a member of the Sandwich Generation. You might ask: What is the Sandwich Generation? Is it a generation who only ate at McDonalds? Perhaps they devour sandwiches like sliced bread will soon be going out of style? […]

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