Children’s blood-lead testing this week in Idaho

Children six months through 6 years old who live in the Coeur d’Alene Basin east of Elizabeth Park and west of Pinehurst are eligible for a $40-per-child stipend for tests for lead poisoning. All children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For more information, please call Panhandle Health District in Kellogg at (208) 783-0707 Locations and Dates: Grange Hall, (near Valley Mart Store,) Medimont - July 15, 2009, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 206 N 5th, Osburn - July 16-22, 2009 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call Tina Elayer, Mine Waste Program Specialist with DEQ, at (208) 373-0563 or email tina.elayer@deq.idaho.gov