Fire district hires new chief

Thu., July 10, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

The Timberlake Fire District recently hired Jack Krill of Wasilla, Alaska, as its new fire chief.

Krill started as a junior firefighter at age 16. He took over the position of fire chief in Wasilla from his father. He had been a member of the department since 1991.

Krill has a BS and MS in Firefighting, Fire Safety and other related subjects, from Oklahoma State University.

Post Falls

Q’emiln Park boat ramp open

The boat ramp at Q’emiln Park is open now that Avista Utilities has closed the spill gates at Post Falls Dam.

Avista anticipates the boat ramp will remain open for the rest of the summer, but heavy rain could force Avista to reopen the spill gates. That would mean closure of the boat launch.

In addition, Avista announced Tuesday that it would try to keep the level of Lake Coeur d’Alene at 2,128 feet above sea level until Labor Day.

River Tour volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to serve a picnic for the first leg of the 122-mile Spokane River Tour, beginning on Friday. The picnic will feed about 40 paddlers and 75 to 100 other attendees.

The volunteers will set up grills in the gazebo at Q’emiln Park, to cook hamburgers, hot dogs, German sausages and chicken breasts, and servers are needed for drinks and snacks from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The picnic will begin at 4 p.m. Volunteers also will be needed to break down the grills, tables and accessories at 5:30 p.m.

One ticket taker, two beverage servers, two table servers, six tables, two tubs and racks also are needed.

For more information, call Kristy at 777-1588 or e-mail kristyrj@verizon.net.

Julyamsh art show Jauly 24

The third annual Julyamsh Indian Art Show and Sale, featuring more than 30 artists will be held on July 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at 405 William St. in Post Falls’ historic district.

The evening will include Native Americans dressed in full regalia, music, art raffle and refreshments. A variety of sculpture, jewelry, paintings, and much more will be on display for viewing and purchase.

For more information contact the Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at 457-8950.

Coeur d’Alene

NIC offers dual credit program

WIN by getting a Good Start, North Idaho College’s dual credit program, will allow high school juniors and seniors to earn high school and college credit. The program will be offered for the first time in the fall.

Courses students can receive credit in include: Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, and Outdoor Power/Recreational Vehicle programs.

To register, students can contact their high school counselors or call NIC Dual Credit Coordinator Steve Casey at 769-3229.

- From staff reports

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