Jerrol's journal september 2014

Jerrol’s Book & Office Supply Co.

Celebrating Our 67th Year in Business

September 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 4 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

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Table of Contents…

Congratulations?? …..……….…. Page 1 Jerrol’s Expansion. …......….…... Page 1 Author Events ……….......….. .... Page 2 Book Reviews…………....….. .... Page 2 Search Our Book Inventory ……. Page 2 Donate 10% to Your School ...… Page 3 Craft of the Month ………..…… Page 3 Dress Shirts …...............……...… Page 3 ______________________________

Expansion UpdateAAAAAAAARRRGH!!!!!

I would love to tell you the city has signed off on our plans but, I have just returned from a meeting with the building department with a list of minor issues we need to take back to our engineer/architect to revise the drawings (yet again) and clean up some minor typos.

The city engineers have also brought up a new concern about a driveway conflict, and a redesign of the of the sidewalk (again). And so it goes on…...again.

Our hope at this point is still to be able to complete the project this year, but asphalt becomes a problem after October 15th and we are required to replace both our sidewalks and most of the curbs, which requires asphalt.

Don’t get me wring, the city has been good to work with; it all just takes SOOOOO long.

Thanks for your support – we need it!

Daughter Jordan called the first Saturday morning in August to let her mom and I know she was engaged. You might recall this is the kid who graduated in 3 years from WSU with a degree in Journalism and zero debt this summer.

After finishing her last classes, she continued to work at Northwest Public Radio through the end of July. Her job was to help NPR host Thom Kokenge with the show All Things Considered.

Thom Kokange and Jordan hard at work at Northwest Public Radio on her last day.

Jordan and fiancé After that she Israel showing proof packed up her of their engagement meager college belongs and brought them to a 6 x 6 spot in our garage that her mom and I graciously allowed her to use.

Temporarily of course.

Shortly thereafter she traveled on to the oil fields of Williston, North Dakota to visit her long time boy friend Israel Lopez.

So... she arrived there sometime after midnight on Friday, August 1st, and was calling us less then 36 hours later to gives us the good news.

So I have been telling people that if they know any girls that are looking to get married, tell them to abandon all their possessions and head off to North Dakota!! It worked great for my daughter….. ☺ Now, if she can just find a job in journalism!!

-Rolf 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.

Up Coming Authors Events September 6th 1:30 to 3 Four authors will be at the store Saturday, September 6th from 1:30 to 3pm to sign and talk about their books.

Jerilyn McIntyre Paws in the Piazza "Back home, I was content to be just an ordinary house cat. I didn't get out much. But it's different here in Venice." How different?

Harley quickly finds out after his family arrives in Italy.

David Smith Above the Mountain These poems are moments with private people and their dreams when life changes. Five lives open, the last a questioning child who experiences near physical death in the midst of laughing adults, then a manifestation of a death much bigger than his own.

Rick Fordyce I Climbed Mt. Rainier With Jimi Hendrix’s High School Counselor Read the story plus ten other fiction stories of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

L.L. Fresh The Tree Frog’s Journey Follow the life of the red eyed tree frogs & discover the wondrous changes they undergo while growing up. Life is not always easy. L.L. Fresh lives in Cle Elum.

promoting the last book in the Sammy Keyes series, Kiss Goodbye and Mark’s first book Road Rash.

Both books are geared toward middle schoolers.

They have agreed to host an assembly at Morgan as well.

Ronald Slater, author of Whistleblower, currently lives with his wife Edna in Cle Elum, where he is retired and training everyday to ward off old age and keep cancer from re-appearing.

Kiss Goodbye WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN The final mystery starring Sammy Keyes.

Sammy doesn't go looking for trouble, but she has always stayed one step ahead until now. Last night, one of the bad guys followed Sammy up the fire escape and pushed her from the third story. Now she's in the hospital, out cold. And her friends are left with the questions Sammy's always been so good at answering.

Road Rash MARK HUNTLEY PARSONS A teenage drummer finds out what life is really like on tour with a rock band in this funny and bittersweet YA novel. For anyone who loved Almost Famous or This Is Spinal Tap. After being dropped from one band, sixteen-year-old drummer Zach gets a chance to go on tour with a much better band. It feels like sweet redemption, but this is one rocky road trip—filled with jealousy, rivalries, and on-stage meltdowns.

Mark Parsons has written a fast-paced, feel-good novel about a boy finding his place in the world, in a band, and in the music.

Zach is a character teens will stand up and cheer for as he lands the perfect gig and the perfect girl.

Whistleblower / Superfund ‘99

October 6th 6 - 7:30pm WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN MARK HUNTLEY PARSONS & RONALD SLATER Wendelin Van Draanen is the author of the Sammy Keyes series, the Shrederman books and the novels Flipped and Swear to Howdy. She and her husband Mark Huntley Parsons will be in Ellensburg

RONALD SLATER Saving the river, but losing his job. Keeping the law, but ending his career. This is a true story about my life as a boy stuck between hunger, neglect and abuse. It's also about my career as an operating engineer, helicopter pilot and superintendent for heavy equipment and excavation. But mostly, this story is about screaming a warning so loud that all Americans everywhere, especially in Seattle, hear and heed the truth about hazardous waste Superfund sites and specifically Terminal 18, Harbor Island. It's also about becoming a "whistleblower" and the effects it may have on one's career, health, and income.

Donate Back to Your Kid’s School This year when you make your Back to School purchases you will be able to donate 10% of your purchase back to your school.

Give 10% of Your Back To School PurAs a Jerrol’s Rewards Member, you are able to donate 10% of your purchase total to the Kittitas County school of your choice.

This will be available for any purchase made in the store through September 12th. It is good for purchases of school related items including teacher products, backpacks, binders, spirals and such. _________________________________

Corrie’s Craft of the Month Homemade Custom T-shirts Want a custom T-shirt to wear?

1. Start with a dark colored shirt and draw your design with chalk.

Your Perfect Dress Shirts So, I have been on the hunt for a decent shirt that will hold up over time and — after half a year of testing a new line of shirts — I can say with confidence that you can now find a quality, basic dress shirt right here at Jerrol’s.

With the same non-iron finishing treatment as more expensive brands, it is a twill shirt that will keep you professional looking long past five o'clock. It is a 4oz, 100% cotton shirt.

I have been wearing this brand since January and they still look great.

These shirts1. Are full length, so YOU WILL NEVER have to tuck back in the sides of your shirt 2. Have full sized breast pockets, 6” deep, so your pen fits all the way in.

3. Buttons that feel like they will last forever.

4. Hold up to regular commercial laundering. In fact, Amy at the dry cleaner’s says this is her favorite shirt to work on.

5. NO pins to remove when you buy them!

You will find in stock all six colors shown below in sizes Small through XL from just $31.99 and 2-XL through 4-XL for slightly more!!!

2. Then trace it with a bleach pen White

3. Rinse it off after 15 minute.

Crazy easy and fun!

You can reach Corrie at Corrie@Jerrols.com

$5.00 OFF One Dress Shirt & a coupon at the time of purchase for one FREE Laundering

Corrie Ihrke Your Kittitas

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Jerrol’s Journal - September 2014 A Few Comments From Our Clients The ... thing I always love about Jerrols, (is) the essential "feel-good" quality of your staff. I am never uncomfortable or imposing upon them, they are always cheerful and helpful and I come away with just what I wanted! Or excellent reasons why not... Thank you!

Leslie Stone - Rewards Member I love to come to Jerrol's. I am so glad there is a store like yours in Ellensburg. The service is always friendly and great, and I appreciate it very much!

Christina Bieloh - Rewards Member Great help when I needed it and left to browse without hovering. Like the smiles and positive attitudes.

Joeline Davis - Reward Member Always friendly and helpful… they greet you as you walk through the door and immediately ask how they can help you. Thanks Jerrol’s for making customers feel important and appreciated for our buiness!

Stacy Meyer - Our 100th Google review