SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Randy Heaton

Randy Heaton, a native of Moline, Illinois, joined that city's Police Department in 1961, and served in Patrol, Traffic Section, and Criminal Investigations.

He then expanded his law enforcement career into county, state and federal jurisdictions. He was elected Sheriff in his home county; he served as the Command Criminal Investigator as a civilian employee in the Department of the Army, and served on the State of Nevada's Gaming Control Board, leaving there in 1994, with the rank of Senior Agent. During his career, he graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy, the Secret Service Executive Protection course, and was the Distinguished Graduate of his class at the Army's Military Police Investigator's Course.

Randy started his "security career" while in the Marine Corps, and has held Director positions at eight different casino operations. His current position is at the Tachi Palace Casino & Hotel as the Security Director. While working in Las Vegas, he was elected President of the Las Vegas Security Chief's Association.

Mr. Heaton will be discussing the first murder investigation of his law enforcement career, his final murder investigation, and gaming crimes committed in casinos in California and Las Vegas.

WHERE:

West Hills College in Lemoore

Conference Center

555 College Avenue

Lemoore, CA 93245

WHEN:

Thursday, October 16, 2008

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

LIMITED SEATING

REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY WEST HILLS COLLEGE

Questions??? Please call Sherman Lee at 582-0261 x119 or e-mail sherman.lee@kingscountylibrary.org

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Sponsored by Kings County Library & West Hills College Lemoore

Friends of the Kings County Library

invite you to our

ANNUAL FALL BOOK SALE

Saturday, October 25, 2008

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

(the sale will be on the south side of the library, the side facing Superior Dairy)

Hanford, CA 93230

Items for sale include new and used books, both fiction and non-fiction, hardcovers and paperbacks, DVDs and CDs.

All branch libraries are currently accepting donations from the public. So if you have any old books, DVDs, or CDs that you want to clear out of your place, now is your chance to get rid of some clutter.

For more information please call 582-0261 ext. 109.

LOCAL AUTHOR PROGRAM

Join us for a fun-filled family evening with...

Virginia Pilegard

WHEN:

Thursday, September 18, 2008

6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M

WHERE:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

After the Program:

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  Books available for purchase








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  Book signing by the author








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  Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

"WARLORD" series

Virgina is the author of 7 picture books in the "Warlord" series. The beautifully illustrated books explore informal lessons in math, geometry and science and are set in ancient China. The books are part of the California Board of Education's recommended reading list for K-12. Pilegard will discuss her trips to China for research while writing the series. Complimentary study guides will be available for teachers. Pilegard will also bring supplies and directions for participants to make a simple abacus. Children are welcomed to attend.

Questions??? Please call Gail Lucas at 582-0261 ext. 104 or e-mail gail.lucas@kingscountylibrary.org

Sponsored by Kings County Library and Friends of the Library

Come Join the Saturday Art Bus!
September 6, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, & March 7

• Free bus transportation to all 4 major Hanford Art Centers: The Carnegie Museum, Taoist Temple, Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture, and the Kings Art Center.
• All Centers are open from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Visitor fees to all 4 Art Centers are only $12 per person!!
• Tickets to all centers can be purchased at the Carnegie Museum, Taoist Temple, The Clark Center, the Kings Art Center, or the Hanford Visitor Agency.

For more information contact the Hanford Visitor Agency at 582-5024