In brief: Burning restricted for dry conditions
Severe restrictions on burning are in effect throughout Kootenai County.
The county’s Fire and Rescue Department said hot weather and dry fuels are particularly vulnerable to sparks of all sizes.
Instituted July 6, the requirements state that:
“No opening burning of any kind, including yard waste, is allowed.
“Campfires for cooking could be restricted in certain areas. If not, they should be small and extinguished so they’re cold to the touch before left untended.
“Those outside the county can contact the Idaho Department of Lands at 769-1577 with questions; county residents may call the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Department at 676-8739.
Post Falls
Free concerts start next month
The Post Falls Public Library will present its seventh year of free outdoor evening concerts, beginning Aug. 9 and on successive Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
The 2007 series will include two local bluegrass bands, a swing band and a jazz group.
One of the bluegrass bands, the Panhandle Polecats, is composed of members from a single Rathdrum family.
The concerts, sponsored the Friends of the Post Falls Library, are: Aug. 9 – Panhandle Polecats; Aug. 16 – Columbia; Aug. 23 - 6’ Swing; Aug. 30 – Jazz Attack!
Dance on over to Senior Center
Feel like cutting a rug? Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for a Patriotic Dinner and Dance July 20 at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.
A buffet dinner featuring of fried chicken, potato salad, watermelon and pie will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dancing will follow.
Music will be provided by J.J. Dion and the Evergreen Junction Band. And a special patriotic salute to those in the armed forces will be made during the event.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for those 12 and under.
They are available at the Senior Center or at the door. You may also make reservations at 773-9582.
Rathdrum
Luncheon features speakers
The Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon on July 19 will feature speakers Wes DuCharme, of Friends of Rathdrum Mountain, and Shelley Tshedia, of Quality Controls.
Featured business at the noon luncheon at the Route 53 Diner is the Rathdrum Counseling Center. RSVP by Monday by calling 687-2866.