Jim Cheskawich, author of “The Story of Rex of White Way, The Blizzard King,” will sign copies of his book Tuesday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bookshelf, located at 11310 Donner Pass Road in Truckee. A dinner at 6 p.m. at Cottonwood Restaurant will follow.Cheskawich, who has served as Samoyed Club of America (SCA) president and treasurer, wrote a historical biography about Rex of White Way, a noble, loving hero dog, whose legacy carries on today.The purebred Samoyed lead dog, trained by Lloyd Van Sickle of Truckee, lived from 1946-1957 and was involved in more than 30 hu man rescues. Read more here: http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20130110/COMMUNITY/130119999/1066&ParentProfile=1051
