Jerrol's journal july 2014 online

Jerrol’s Book & Office Supply Co.

Celebrating Our 67th Year in Business

June 2014

“Your Jerrol’s Journal” Lots of Stuff, Fast and Fun, From People You Know™ Our Iron Clad Guarantee: If you ever wait in line longer than 5 minutes, we will give you $20 on the spot!!

Help Us to Improve!.......If we fail to meet your expectations in any way please call me, Rolf Williams, on my direct line at 509 899-0120 111 E University Way ● Ellensburg, WA 98926 ● Phone: (800) 858-2427 ● (509) 925-9851 ● Fax (509) 962-2131 ● www.Jerrols.com

Table of Contents…

Rolf’s Heat Stroke Ramblings …. Page 1 Book Reviews…………....….. .... Page 2 Search Our Book Inventory ……. Page 2 Jerrol’s Expansion. …......….…... Page 2 Anniversary Party ….....……...… Page 3 Craft of the Month Returns ..…… Page 3 ______________________________

Now Available in the Store and Online at TheBook.Jerrols.com

My Heatstroke Induced Ramblings My daughter Jordan graduated from WSU this month. My son is going to turn 18, Jerrols just hit 67, and I am trying to figure out how this all happened. I am absolutely not that old. I can’t be. Is it just me?

Wow…… Does anyone else feel this way? ************************** You are invited to our “Lets hope there aren’t any fires, fire sale” through the 14th of July. Hundreds and hundreds of items at rock bottom prices. Posters, maps (make cool wrapping paper), books, clothing and the list goes on and on. Jessica, Michelle and the whole Team have been going through the store finding items to add. You will not want to miss this. It started on July 1st so come on in and celebrate the lack of fires (WE HOPE). ************************** We have a new Team member. Abby Beauchamp joined us in June.

She grew up in Marysville and is attending CWU. Her goal is a degree in Psychology. It is always so fun to bring a new member on to what we think of as our Jerrol’s “boat” ride. It always impresses me how everyone steps up and helps our during our new team member orientation and training. I think we all learn more by teaching than the person we are teaching!! ************************** Speaking of learning, we now have a new online video that walks you (literally) through our history starting in 1947. You can view it at http://History.Jerrols.com . We have gotten one suggestion to make a spoof of the video using aliens. I am going to take that as a compliment and look forward to seeing what they put together. I wonder if the alien is going to play my role?? ************************** Go enjoy your summer, I am counting down the days till snow flies…...

P.S. You can contact me any time at 509 925-9851 or 800 858-2427, my cell 509 899-0120, or email Rolf@Jerrols.com.

Book Reviews ore

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Skin Game $27.95

by Jim Butcher

The modern maestro of urban fantasy is back for book 15 of The Dresden Files. Harry Dresden has a problem, after bartering his services to Mab, Queen of Air and Darkness and Queen of the Winter Fae, to save his daughter Harry has been pushed into some very uncomfortable situations as the Winter Knight. This round Mab again uses Harry’s daughter Maggie to get what she wants, and what she wants could very well be the second death of Harry.

Heists have always been a favorite setting for me and when you put my favorite detective into the mix the expectations rise exponentially. Harry must work with some of his most dangerous enemies to break into two impenetrable vaults all while keeping his real friends in the dark as to his motives. The lines begin to blur between good and evil and we are left to wonder just how far Harry has wandered over to the dark side.

No other book series has captivated me quite like the Dresden Files and while I prefer starting series at the beginning each novel is standalone and can be read as such. Longtime readers though will appreciate the world building that has gone on. The Chicago of Harry Dresden is very much lived in, you feel the ebb and flow of the lives that make up this incredibly enjoyable world.

who amazingly woke up from his sudden coma appeared to steal clothes and Clives Jaguar. Darkus went with his father hoping he could reconnect with him.

While working on a case with his father Darkus found a book called The Code the most dangerous book in the world. Darkus and his sister Tilly worked together as well, the pair find that the book is more dangerous than they thought. This book can control people to things they wouldn't ever do and it is up to Tilly and Darkus to save the world while Alan Knightly is otherwise occupied. Will the pair end everything? read Knightley and Son to find out.

Reviewed by Britainey Streepy _________________________________

Search our book inventory 24/7

www.books.jerrols.com _________________________________

Jerrol’s Building Expansion Update & New Winegars Location

Reviewed by RJ Woods—RJ@Jerrols.com _________________________________

Knightly and Son $16.99 Rohan Gavin Darkus Knightly's father Alan Knightly was a detective and as of late was in a coma. So Darkus lives with his mother Jackie, his step-father Clive and his step-sister Tilly. One midnight evening Alan

You will find a full display of the floor plans, site plan and pictures of what the outside of the building will look like the next time you visit the store. Kelly Schademan, our general contractor has been working with the city on our building permits.

You can also find updated exterior design renderings, building and site drawings, and a timeline posted at Expansion.Jerrols.com

What a Party Last month at our 67th anniversary party we celebrated by giving away over 750 scoops of “Grandpa Don’s Root Beer Float Ice Cream”. Our door counter picked up 530 people who walked through the door, so I guess that over 220 must have been under 4 feet tall!! Go figure…

We also released the second edition of The Unfinished History of Jerrol’s Book & Office Supply Co. From Ice Cream and Pies to Office Supplies. It features a great story by Jean Skibeness, some new pictures and more information on my Uncle Rolf R. and grandma and grandpa.

I was able to get a few more leads on additional stories to research and add for the third edition next year. If you have a suggestion let me know.

-Rolf _________________________________

Corrie’s Craft of the Month Candle Holders

You can read the first two paragraphs of Jean’s story below, but you will have to buy the book to read the rest of it. We have them in the store or online atTheBook.Jerrols.com or send us an email at TheBook@Jerrols.com and I’ll forward the entire story to you.

“This must have been in 1951 or 52 and I would have been a Junior or Senior at Ellensburg High School. We had been to a Bulldog dance. Our Bulldog dances were held at the YMCA which was located in the large brick building on the corner of Water St. and 4th St. today. They were at least twice a month. Sometimes three times a month.

After the dance, here was father Dillon in his car sitting outside the YMCA with his two dogs in it.

If any of us, after coming out of the dance, weren’t home in about an hour he was on the phone calling our folks. So that didn’t leave you much time to go to Seth’s Café and eat, but sometimes we would go and have some French fries. There would be me and Jerry, Beth Knudson, John Harris, Bill Oleander, and sometimes Jerry Platt. I think we were all there.

Wanna make something with the kids?

Try making these cool candleholders out of mason jars. (We like to use them when we're out camping.)

1. Take the tissue paper and cut or tear it up.

2. Take the Elmer's glue and water it down a bit.

3. Brush it onto the jar, you can work on one small area at a time, you do not need to do it all at once.

4. Arrange the tissue bits as desired.

For some reason one night after the dance we got this great idea, “Lets go to the store”. Jerry could get us in and let’s make Sundays with all the ice cream and all the good stuff because we knew we had to be home in about an hour.

So we made sundaes. Well then we were stuck with all these dirty dishes. So lets take them over to the basement of the church and leave them there and we will wash them in the morning……………”

5. Once complete, cover the outside with another thin coat of Elmer's.

You can use all kinds of stuff to cover the jar, not just tissue paper.

(Idea and pictures by Corrie, Instructions

by Rolf - He just stole them off the internet…)

You can reach Corrie at Corrie@Jerrols.com

Corrie

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Jerrol’s Journal - July 2014 A Few Comments From Our Clients My kids know this is the place to go when we buy our new books and games.

Stephanie Bohman - Rewards Member from a Google Review Friday the 13th was my lucky day as I received 13% off plus was able to use my rewards certificate of $10. I always know Jerrols will have what I need and I will be greeted warmly when I come in. A trip to Jerrol’s is a pleasurable shopping experience.

Dick Fields - Rewards Member from a Google Review Jerrol's has a great selection of CWU clothing, a fabulous section of children's educational toys and crafts, and everything you could need for your home office or business. Outstanding greeting card selection as well. And if you can't find it, one of the many helpful and well trained employees will order it for you!

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