Hauser seeks council member

Thu., May 24, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Hauser City Council is looking for a new member after Joe Tierney resigned this month.

Interested residents should write to the City Council, Mayor Ed Peone said last week. The council may interview candidates at its June 13 meeting and elect a replacement in July, he said.

The new council member would serve until this fall’s general election, Peone said.

People interested in applying should send a letter to Hauser City Hall, 11837 N. Hauser Lake Road, Hauser, ID 83854.

– Hope Brumbach

Spokane

Hoopfest needs volunteers

Hoopfest, Spokane’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is looking for 3,000 volunteers for the 18th annual tournament June 30-July 1 in downtown Spokane.

The biggest need is for court monitors. They oversee the 400 Hoopfest courts to ensure that games are played fairly, in a timely manner and within the spirit of Hoopfest.

Monitors who volunteer the entire weekend will receive a package of Nike gear, including shoes.

Other volunteer opportunities also are available. Individuals and groups are encouraged to sign up.

For more information on volunteer opportunities or to sign up, visit the Hoopfest Web site at www.spokanehoopfest.net or contact Chad Smith at (509) 624-2414, extension 14.

– Staff reports

Post Falls

Trail section closures delayed

Partial closure of the Centennial Trail in Post Falls for maintenance has been delayed until next week.

Sections between state Highway 41 and the state border will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.

For more information, call Kootenai County Parks and Waterways at 446-1275.

– Staff reports

Poster contest needs entries

Artistic youths still have a little time to enter a poster contest at the Post Falls Public Library.

Students 11 to 18 years old may paint or draw a poster or make a collage with a theme of “Get a Clue @ Your Library.” Posters and entries are due Saturday.

Entry forms are available at the library, 821 N. Spokane St.

Winning posters will be displayed at the library and on its Web site. Winners will receive gift certificates to Borders Books.

For more information, call Lucy or Judy at 773-1506, extension 27.

– Staff reports

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