Newsletter
MARCH-MAY NEWSLETTER 2008
J & K AMBULANCE SERVICE needs your help. It is made up of persons with full time jobs and family responsibilities, but they have been donating time away from their personal obligations to protect you and your family during medical emergencies. The volunteers for this service are getting fewer each year. New members are desperately needed to take EMT training and/or to become an ambulance driver. Each position is invaluable. “On Call” time is scheduled around each member’s personal calendar and any amount of time offered is greatly appreciated.
Respond to J&K Ambulance Service P.O. Box 182 Kendrick ID 83537
Save Our Community Pool Update
The Save Our Community Pool Committee reports that fundraising efforts to date have raised $81,000, over three fourths of the $100,000 goal. Most of this amount is from individual donations by local citizens. The committee is continuing to seek contributions and to pursue other avenues of funding. The committee’s goal is to reopen the pool for operation this summer, so time is of the essence.
If you would like to contribute to this effort, please send your donation to: Save Our Community Pool, PO Box 242, Kendrick, ID 83537. The Committee wishes to express its deep appreciation for the community’s support. For further information regarding the pool project, please contact George Brocke at 208-289-4387.
Where Is Two Degrees Northwest?
Are you an artist or kitchen-table crafter interested in selling your work? Do you produce or sell agricultural or other local products? Are you interested in preserving and promoting your region’s unique culture and sense of place through cultural tourism? Please come meet the program coordinator of Two Degrees Northwest: Where Art Meets the Land (2DNW), a Uniquely Idaho and University of Idaho Extension cultural tourism program, on March 6th at 7pm at the Senior Center in Kendrick. Find out more about how you can participatein this project and help brainstorm a list of the unique assets that Kendrick, Juliaetta, and the Seven Ridges have to offer. The 2DNW program is in its first phase of asset identification. Many communities from eight counties in north central Idaho and eastern Washington will participate in this process, identifying special products, services, people, events and places they would like to market cooperatively as a region. Engaging communities is the priority—putting them firmly in charge of identifying both the assets they would like to share with visitors and those they do not want to share. The intent of a series of community meetings and surveys is to honor the wishes of local residents and generate ideas, passion, and energy around unique community assets. Come to our initial meeting on March 6th to participate in this phase!
Phase two will offer entrepreneurship workshops.. A series of three workshops are being offered in April(see article on page 6).
Phase three of 2DNW involves linking the region’s unique assets together in the form of a guidebook or map and will be launched in late spring. Look for the project website (under construction) at 2dnw.org, which eventually may house an online storefront for local products.
For more information about 2DNW, contact Lorie Higgins at 885-9717 and higgins@uidaho.edu or Elizabeth Carney at ecarney@uidaho.edu and 596-5975.
*North central Idaho and eastern Washington between 47 and 49 degrees latitude.
PUGMARKS CSI
Pug Marks Community Service Incorporated is being formed to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for the youth, adults and families working together in the communities of Kendrick, Juliaetta and the seven ridges surrounding them. It will offer youth and families a greater connection to the community while addressing unmet needs through service. We plan to do random acts of kindness as well as community service.
Come join us for the Pug Marks CSI kickoff, March 10th. We will meet at the KHS cafeteria for a chili feed at 6:30 and an informational meeting starting at 7pm. There will be sign-up sheets for projects and a suggestion box for projects and random acts of kindness.
We need and want volunteers of all ages and will be happy to accept donations which will be earmarked for purchasing Pug Marks CSI t-shirts for the youth who join and show a dedication to volunteering with Pug Marks. Adults will be offered their t-shirts at cost.
For more information contact Laura McConnell at 208-476-0783.
KJ Junior Miss Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 15th, at 7pm in the KHS gymnasium. The theme is Café Amore. There will be a cake auction to help support the scholarship program.
Candidates are Josi McConnell Soong with escort John Liedkie; Kara Weiss with escort Reece Ireland; Mariah Deeds with escort Aaron Free; Kelsie Walton with escort Orin Brown; Margan Salonan with escort Sean May; Morgan Wolff with escort Blake Boyle; Brandi Cayler with escort Dave Hogan and Ariana Davis with escort Ben Warner.
KENDRICK LIONS CLUB
The Kendrick Lions Club has begun the process of organizing committees and chairmen for the annual Locust Blossom Festival to be held on the last Saturday in May. Festival Chairman will be Jim Brocke. The club hopes to have a theme for this year’s event by the end of March and complete the selection of grand marshals by mid April. The festival is one of the largest projects the Lions work on each year. Other projects include the community calendar, Main Street banners and flags, collection of eye glasses and memorial benches. The community calendar is the primary fund raising source for the club. Constructing and installing benches along the trail has become popular with many folks wishing to add a memorial plaque in someone’s name. The Lions have been seeing good community support for their sponsored blood drives as well; the next one being held in Kendrick on March 11. Funds raised by the Lions Club go back into the community in a number of ways. Scholarships and student activities, eye glass purchases for those in need, civic projects such as the Main Street banners and flags and Santa’s annual visit are just a few of the events supported by the club. The local Lions meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from September to June. Meeting time is 7 pm at the Kendrick Fire Hall.
Anyone wishing more information regarding Lions Club activities, or has an interest in joining this organization, can contact Jim Brocke-289-5092 or Dave Klatt -289-5511.
Seed Swap and Spaghetti Feed
The Hill and Valley Garden club is hosting its first organized Seed Swap at 9:30am on March 8th at the Kendrick Senior Center. The club’s goal is to bring seed collectors together and provide an opportunity for them to share their seeds. The format for the event will be informal. The organizers request that participants bring seeds (vegetable/flower) in small envelopes marked clearly with the name of the plant (scientific and/or common name), the color of the flowers, and any growing tips. The seed packets may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis. Commercial seeds will also be accepted for trade, even if they are outdated, as a simple test for germination will determine if they are viable for planting this spring. All of the seeds will be carefully separated to avoid confusion.
The organizers are very enthusiastic about this event, as the community includes many exceptionally skilled gardeners who have been saving seeds for years, and this will be the first time their knowledge and their seed collections will be brought together in this way.
Gardeners who have not saved seeds are encouraged to attend as well, as the club will provide a selection of seeds available in exchange for a small donation. Leftover seeds will be donated to the local food bank.
For more information please contact Polly Taylor Dennler at #276-4302 or taylordennler@tds.net
The Hill and Valley Garden Club
Our Mission: Through the growing and sharing of flowers, may we beautify our community, our homes and our everyday lives.
The Hill and Valley Garden Club, serving Kendrick, Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges, was founded in 1964, and presently has 46 members. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from September through May, at the clubhouse on the second floor of the Kendrick Grange Hall (please use entrance at rear of building). For further information, please contact any of the club officers: President Carolyn Bartlett, Vice President Beth Cannon, Secretary: Amy Lynne Holt, Treasurer Patti Silflow.
Funds raised at the third annual spaghetti feed will be shared with the Save Our Community Pool project as well as the local food bank and Senior Meals Program. This year’s feed will also feature the club’s first organized seed swap (vegetable/flower).
In April, Garden Club members will co-host a poetry reading as part of the annual Arbor Day celebration. This event will take place at the Juliaetta Community Library during the last week of April, and will be open to youths and adults alike. Friends of the Juliaetta Community Library and the Urban Forestry Board will co-host the event in observance of National Library Week. In the spirit of Arbor Day, the refreshments served will consist entirely of foods that grow on trees (fruits and nuts). Members of a local youth group will create and display posters for the event, calling attention to the important roles that trees play in our everyday lives
With the return of spring, attention will turn once again to the Butterfly Garden that was established by the Garden Club in Juliaetta Centennial Park in 2006. The garden was created in partnership with the After School Program and the Junior Master Gardeners, in response to a community challenge issued by Idaho Garden Clubs, Inc. During the first two years of its existence, the Butterfly Garden has attracted many local residents and out-of-town visitors. It offers a quiet place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, and serves as a backdrop for prom and graduation pictures. The garden also provides opportunities for children to experience the creative pleasures of gardening in an organized after-school program. The Butterfly Garden has also opened new opportunities to youths completing mandated community services, Girl Scouts earning their gardening unit merit badges, and club members seeking to meet the requirements of Master Gardener certification. It has allowed the Garden Club to give back to the community while increasing public awareness of club activities and plans.
KHS CLASS REUNION
KHS class of 1973 will hold its 35th reunion in conjunction with the annual Kendrick Locust Blossom Festival. They will gather May 31st at 5 p.m. for a pot luck dinner in Kendrick City Park. Plates, napkins and utensils will be provided. Invite family and friends to join us.
Reunion Coordinators:
Soni Main 208-826-3309
dsmain@moscow.com
Rick Arnett 208-289-3252
Lisa Walker 208-843-2028
Bruce Olson 509-330-0403
BAND CONCERT DATES
March 11—Spring Concert 7pm
6th grade Band and Elementary Choir
May 5—Elementary Choir at Senior Center
May 12—Cabaret 7pm (site TBA)
Juliaetta Elementary School’s Newsletter is Available
Mary Kren, the principal of Juliaetta Elementary School and her staff frequently provide a very informative newsletter detailing what is being accomplished at their school. The newsletters are distributed at key location throughout the Kendrick-Juliaetta community. However IF you are interested in receiving the publication via e-mail contact Mary at juliaettaes@tds.net with this request
JES PTO
The JES Parent Teacher Organization met on January 22nd at the Juliaetta Grade School to discuss upcoming spring fund raisers and ongoing projects. Mrs. Kren reported that the laminator the PTO agreed to pay $1500 towards had arrived. There was much discussion on what type of spring fund raiser to pursue that would raise enough money to take the place of the annual magazine sale that the older JES students participate in each year. It was decided that a Bike-A-Thon would be a great way to involve all the students, parents, and community. It would also promote physical education and bike safety. The event date is set for May 3rd and will take place on the Ed Corkill Memorial Bike Path.
It was reported that a $156.00 check was received from Box Top Labels that were turned in this fall, and a catalog would be placed in the teacher’s room for faculty to start a wish list for items to be ordered with our 25,000 Campbell’s Soup Label points.
The PTO decided to participate in next years “Kids Recycling Challenge” that is sponsored by Wal-Mart stores. The group will ask parents, families, and the community to save plastic bags which will then be redeemed at local Wal-Mart stores for cash. The school will receive $5.00 for every 60 gallon bag full of plastic grocery sacks (no black sacks please). A committee was formed to find at least three locations, within the community, that people could leave there bags at for more convenience. The next PTO meeting will be held in Mrs. Kren’s office on February 19th at 6:30 pm.
KHS Provides Organization and Club Listing
A listing of KHS organizations and clubs with their respective adult advisor contact is now visible on the kjarts.info site. This allows an easier avenue to cultivate youth-adult partnerships within our organizations as we strive to accomplish common goals. This list joins the continually updated Civic, Government, and Church Organization listing for Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges that was included in this publication’s first mailing. Also linked are interesting details about many of the organizations their accomplishments and needs. The Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission maintains this information rich site.
SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library would like to invite anyone interested in scrapbooking to come to classes held the second Friday and fourth Saturday at the Juliaetta Community Church basement. Fridays are from 6PM to 9PM and Saturdays from 9AM to noon. However the class will be meeting the 5th Saturday in March instead of the 4th because of Easter. Refreshments are provided and there is a five dollar fee to help cover the cost of materials. Many of the supplies are provided.
All ages and experience levels are welcome. Any child under twelve must be accompanied by an adult. If you plan to come please contact Jan Welles at 276-3658.
KJ ARTS COMMISSION SPRING ACTIVITIES
Because of the Commission’s efforts and contacts we are making a difference for youth. Lewiston Civic Theater will be working with JES fourth through sixth grades to put on a play based on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen.
KJAC has also commissioned local artist Teri Tate Hornberger as Artist in Residence to provide a week of art experiences for all elementary students during the month of March.
Members will join other organizations promoting Arbor Day in April by sponsoring family entertainment featuring minstrel Tom Hunter.
There will be an art show and sale during the Locust Blossom Festival and a flower arranging class prior to Memorial Day.
For more information go to
Http://kjarts.info
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
The Friends of the Library are collecting donations of household items suitable for resale at the annual rummage sale to be held at the library on Saturday, May 10. Donations may be dropped off at the library or, if they are large, call to schedule a pick-up. Library hours are Monday 3-7, Wednesday 3-7, Thursday 10-4 and Friday, 1-5.
Phone 276-7071
FERAL CAT SOLUTIONS
The vision of the Feral Cat Solutions of Kendrick Committee is to rescue as many kittens of feral cats as possible and to get all females spayed and males neutered in a humane effort to reduce the feral population. This also protects existing populations because FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is spread only by breeding cats. If we responsibly manage these feral colonies it also protects tame house cats.
We believe it is only humane to feed the ferals through the winter. Joyce Brocke and Phyllis Dorman have maintained feeding stations. Sharon Harris rescued baby kitens this winter. We want to thank Phil’s Family Foods and Primeland for their help with feeding the ferals and strays throughout the year.
We have one trap and hope to start fund raising soon to get more. Cats are trapped, then altered and released.
The Feral Cat Committee is inspired by Phyllis Dorman.
Spring 2008 Entrepreneurship Training Save these Dates!!!
The emphasis of this training is not to teach every detail of starting or growing a business, but rather to foster relationships that will support small business start-up and help existing businesses become more successful.
The planning team, Lorie Higgins, Elizabeth Carney, Mary Schmidt, Sarah Howe, Linda Morris, and Bob Swandby have developed the content, materials, identifying primary speakers/trainers and funding for the training.
If you are thinking of starting and/or in a business, looking for marketing and financial management opportunities come joins us, we have information to share that will be well worth your while to participate.
Horizons communities Troy and Kendrick/Juliaetta dates are April 8, 21 and 28. Contact: Heidi Reierson, 835-4088, heiditenaya@hotmail.com, community builder in Troy and Lillian Howerton, 289-4567, lhowey@tds.net, community builder in Kendrick/Juliaetta
Sessions will be conducted in the Kendrick Fire Hall from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and focus on, (1) April 8th Business start-up, ( 2) April 21st Marketing (with specialized breakouts for arts, farm-related, and hospitality businesses), and (3) April 28th Financial management. The third session will also focus on resources to help small businesses, establishing mentoring relationships for new entrepreneurs and creating networks/mechanisms for fostering an entrepreneurial environment.
JCIA SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Juliaetta Community Improvement Association will hold a craft fair on March 30th from 9am to 3pm in the JES gym.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Kendrick Juliaetta Farmers’ Market will start up Saturday, May 10th at 8am. Potted flowers for Mother’s Day will be featured.
K-J Youth Drinking Survey Results
The Kendrick-Juliaetta Citizens About Underage Drinking prepared a community survey to identify perceptions regarding underage drinking and adults providing alcohol to minors in our local area. Most respondents live or work in the Kendrick-Juliaetta and 7 Ridges area. Sixty-seven surveys were completed during the month of November 2007.
The vast majority (53 out of 67) of respondents expressed concern about the issue of underage drinking, and believe that it is a problem in our community. There was some variance as to how widespread the problem is. Regarding the role of advertising in young people’s decision to drink, 38 responded that it plays a significant role. Many comments pointed directly to advertising during sports programs, depicting young, attractive people having fun while drinking. As for the effectiveness of warning labels and posters, the majority (45 out of 67) thought that prevention posters were largely ineffective, and warning labels were only slightly more effective (numbers were fairly evenly scattered across the spectrum). Respondents’ comments keyed in on three areas where efforts would have the most effect. 1- Use “scared straight” tactics, showing the results of wrecks (many specifically mentioned school assemblies for this) 2 - Increase/Enforce consequences for providing alcohol to minors 3 - Publish names of adults who provide to minors, along with fines, etc. Ten respondents indicated a desire to know more, or be kept informed on the progress of this project.
To acquire additional survey details or for information about this group contact co-chair Charlie Olson at kneemail@moscow.com or 289-4867.
JULIAETTA AND KENDRICK FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW
Fire Chief Val Norris Fire Chief Mike McGee
The fire departments in the Kendrick-Juliaetta area are currently taking classes in the Essentials of Firefighting. This class is a sixty-hour class in the essentials of fighting fires, in addition to also updating existing certificates and other trainings during the year.
Our mission is to provide Emergency Services Response, Public Education, and Fire Prevention for the preservation and protection of life, the environment and safety of the citizens and firefighters in an ethical, safe and professional manner. We feel our community is fortunate to have a dedicated crew; we had a very busy season last year. There were 36 calls that we responded to in all. All this takes time to prepare for and do when the calls come in. We are looking for volunteers to help us out in all aspects. We can use help in different areas not just in fighting fires. Your support is needed, so give us a call and tell us what you can offer to us in support of the departments. Examples of help needed would be: clerical, grant writing, filing, fundraising, and maintenance. Any help would be greatly welcomed. Contact Val Norris at 289-3066 or Mike McGee at (208) 816-6072. Stay safe.
J-K FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION
Sunday March 30th the Fireman’s Annual Breakfast starts at 6:00 a.m., come let us do the cooking and the dishes while supporting the Firefighter Association and having a great breakfast. This will be held at the Juliaetta Elementary School Cafeteria and helps to support both fire departments.
Saturday May 10th Car Wash
Surprise your mom or wife for Mother’s Day with a clean car. Proceeds this year will help to fund our brand new annual scholarship for a graduating senior from Kendrick High School. Look for the location and hours of operation to be posted in the Latah Eagle and around town at area bulletin boards.
WEIGHT WATCHERS
We are still meeting on Thursday evenings at the fire hall in Kendrick.
Weigh in: 4:30 to 5PM
Meeting time: 5 to 5:30PM
All are welcome
Kathy Shove <kshove72@yahoo.com
KENDRICK URBAN FORESTRY BOARD
The Kendrick Urban Forestry Board was created by the City Council to address the need for proper handling and maintenance of trees and tree problems within the city limits.
We have received the Tree City USA Award for the last ten years. We have received numerous grants that have enabled us to purchase trees, irrigation equipment and labor to maintain the trees along the bike trail in town.
The 2nd Annual Arbor Day Celebration and Trail Clean-Up Day will be held on Saturday, April 26th.
We meet at Kendrick City Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Currently we have five members and one City Council representative. It is recommended that we have seven members.
Think about joining us. It is a good way to serve your community. Call Andrea Masom at 289-5949 or Joyce Clemenhagen at 289-5217 if you have questions.
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
The K-J CDA will be holding its 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 22nd. The hunt will be held at the Juliaetta Elementary School Play ground and begins at the sound of the noon whistle. Over 4,000 stuffed Easter eggs will be hid for our area youngsters to find and enjoy. The play ground will be divided into two sections one for children ages 0~5 and one for children 6 and older. Candy or cash donations or help stuffing eggs would be greatly appreciated. If you have questions or can help please contact Anna Bruce at kjcda2@tds.net or 289-4473.
Involving Youth in Our Community
Saturday, March 15 9am to 4pm
Juliaetta Community Church
Lunch Served
The local ACTION group will provide training at this meeting for community members who want to encourage and support the inclusion of youth in our community. ACTION has been working for almost two years to increase local opportunities for constructive adult and youth interaction in Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges. In the course of this effort, a need has been identified for active education to help adults think about ways of engaging local youth in meaningful and productive community activities. ACTION is hoping that all community organizations and churches will send at least one representative to the training session to learn about strategies for including youth in community-building efforts, and to support organizations in improving current practices. For more information contact: Chris Kowrach #289-4799 or waider@cpcinternet.com
ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE
An aluminum can drive is being sponsored from February 15th through March 15th by three local 4-H clubs: >Fix Ridge
>Cedar Ridge Wranglers
>Potlatch Ridge Workers
The money earned from redeeming the cans will be donated to the Save Our Community Pool Project. Cans can be deposited in the back of the large green grain truck parked at D. Taylor Construction on Highway 3 in Kendrick (next to the State Transportation Department Maintenance Shed.
To arrange to have cans picked up, please contact Carli or Cody Taylor at 289-5434 or Kim Cannon at 289-3314.
CHURCHES COME TOGETHER FOR EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
The Kendrick Assembly, Juliaetta Nazarene and Juliaetta Community Church will be celebrating the Resurrection of Christ at their Annual Sunrise Service in the Juliaetta Centennial Park Easter Morning, March 23. The service will begin at 6:30am. It will be followed by a breakfast at the Juliaetta Community Church. The speaker this year will be Pastor Marvin Preussler. We want to invite you to come and join in the celebration at the park and the breakfast.
Juliaetta Church of the Nazarene
Our new pastor, Rev. Joy Lindner, will be here starting February 24th. Our Sunday schedule is:
9:00am Fellowship in the church basement
9:30am Sunday School for all ages
10:45am Morning Worship
Tuesdays 11:00am Ladies’ Bible Study
Wednesdays 6:30pm
Teens meet at Dave and Kathy Shove home
Thursday 7:00pm
Adult Bible study at Carl and Louise Stiles home
Third Saturday of each month:
8:00am Men’s Breakfast usually at church
11:00am Ladies’ Luncheon held at a different home each month. For further information phone Kathy Shove at 276-7441 or the church 276-3640.
HISTORY OF OUR POOL…
In 1910 Kendrick was just recovering from a fire that destroyed most of the business district in 1904. The buildings had all been rebuilt in brick and the town was thriving. But it still needed something, and that something turned out to be a lovely park up against the hill on Main Street planted with locust trees, a few of which still survive. In 1945 Kendrick’s Commercial Club (predecessor of the Lions Club) decided to honor local soldiers who had fought in WWII by building a Living War Memorial Swimming pool as a lasting testament to the memory of those men. It was approved in August of 1945 as a post-war project but $3000 to $4000 was needed for materials alone. At the time that was a huge amount of money but organizers figured the sooner the better. A.O. Kanikkeberg was appointed chairman of the fund drive and the money came in. This being Kendrick, most of the work would be done by local hands and by spring of 1947 the hole for the pool was nearly complete. This work was being supervised by M.C. Halliday. Mud and bad weather had him hoping for just a few dry days to finish shoveling and smoothing the pit. In March, Axel Osberg, the contractor who was building the American Ridge (Brady Gulch) road, said that since he was making a profit on the road he felt it was only fair to return some of his profit to the community so he donated $2000 to the project. This assured completion of the pool after hundreds of volunteer hours had gone into plumbing, cement work and bath house building. In April 1947 an inspector from the State Department of Health said that our pool was one even a much larger community could take pride in. On Sunday, July 17, 1947 the pool was formally presented to Kendrick by George F. Brocke Sr., president of the Commercial Club. The gift was accepted by mayor pro-tem Roy Ramey.
This is a continuation of an article submitted by Ann Taylor for the December newsletter.
CLIP & SAVE CALENDAR
February 15-March 15
Aluminum Can Drive (p.8)
March
6th Two Degrees Northwest Meeting (p.1)
8th Spaghetti Feed and Seed Swap (p.3)
10th Pug Marks CSI Kickoff (p.2)
11th Lions Club Blood Drive (p.2)
11th JES Spring Concert (p.4)
15th ACTION Involving Youth (p.8)
15th KJ Junior Miss Pageant (p.2)
22nd Easter Egg Hunt (p.8)
23rd Easter Sunrise Service (p.8)
30th Fireman’s Annual Breakfast (p.7)
30th JCIA Craft Fair (p.6)
April
8th Business Start-up Training (p.6)
21st Marketing Training (p.6)
26th Arbor Day Celebration/Trail Clean Up
(p.7)
28th Financial Management Training (p.6)
May
3rd JES PTO Bike-a-Thon (p.4)
5th Elementary Choir at Seniors (p.4)
10th JK Firefighter Car Wash (p.7)
10th Library Rummage Sale (p.5)
10th Farmers’ Market starts (p.6)
30th Firemans’ Breakfast (p.7)
31st Locust Blossom Festival
31st KHS Class of ‘73 Reunion (p.4)
December-February 2008 Newsletter
Kai Eiselein photo
SAVE OUR COMMUNITY POOL
In 2007, when Kendrick Memorial Pool was 60 years old, age and lack of funds to repair the pool made it impossible to open it for the summer. There was, of course, a lot of concern in the community, and an independent committee named the Save Our Community Pool was formed to spearhead getting the pool repaired and reopened ASAP. Those on the committee are George Brocke, Patti Silflow, Polly Taylor Dennler, Don Ingle, Lee Heath, and Greg Mann. The first thing they did was conduct a community survey where 85% of the respondents felt that re-opening pool was an absolute priority. The next priority was to obtain a price tag. Working with WMS Aquatics in Ellensburg, they determined that the pool needed a new filtration system (sand-and-gravel!), a new chlorinator (an automatic system that will eliminate city employees or pool staff having to constantly adjust the chlorine in the pool,) new plumbing, and repairs to the concrete on the bottom of the pool. New steps and handrails will be installed at a 4-foot depth which ill provide easier access to the pool and deck, and there will be new life-guard stands. There was concern over the bath-house, but according to both Latah and Nez Perce Co. Health Department inspectors, all the changes made in 1980 are still acceptable, and the ramps that were built then are still adequate for handicap entry. Consequently, no money needs to be spent on the bath-house at this time. WMS Aquatics would order all the components needed, and would do the work, which can be done at any time because it is not weather-dependent. (Liability concerns would prevent much volunteer work.) There is $65,000 available from the recreation district, and it was felt that an additional $100,000 would cover all the work needed, plus perhaps even some “luxuries,” such as slides.
This is where the community needs to come in. It needs to raise that $100,000. A fair amount of it has been donated already, but the committee is appealing to those who still live here and enjoy the pool, and to those who may live elsewhere but have learned to swim and have enjoyed the pool in the past. After the pool is repaired, the committee is suggesting that the communities of Kendrick, Juliaetta, and the recreation district each contribute approximately $5000 a year towards the cost of operating the pool, which would give it an operating budget of about $15,000 per year. Along with user fees, this should be enough to keep the pool solvent. The recreation district would administer the funds, and the city of Kendrick would maintain the pool. The committee is also considering asking the school district to provide buses to transport swimmers from Juliaetta during the summer.
If you are interested in donating please use the form on page 7. If you have ideas concerning the pool, please contact George Brocke or any of the committee members listed above. The pool has been a source of pride and a center of summer activities in Kendrick for 60 years. (There aren’t many small communities that can brag of a community pool!) The committee is hoping for a huge response from those who want to keep this good tradition alive.
-Ann Taylor
Look for an article on the history of our pool in the next newsletter.
OUR AMAZING RACE VISION RALLY
October 17, 2007 began the launch of a project that many in our communities have been working on for a long time. A guest speaker was coming to lead a discussion on what we want and where we feel we are now in our communities. Are we growing? Do we have qualities that would bring people to Kendrick and Juliaetta and surrounding Ridges? Would they stay ?
The evening began at Kendrick High School gymnasium with a Baked Potato Feed and all the trimmings. The Rally began at 6pm with David Beurle leading the discussion. David has led the same kind of discussions with people of rural communities in Australia and the United States.
Over 200 people were in attendance which to me, means we do have people interested in keeping our towns active and thriving. There were people of all ages and occupations. Everyone sat at tables with 6-8 people. David challenged each table. Where did we see our community now? What were the strengths? What needed work? How had we gotten to where we are now? What goes on in the community that helps to binds us together? Do we want those activities to continue and why? Are there new ideas that could be looked into?
Many people had about the same picture of where we are now and what is going to happen if we do not step up and make some effort in keeping our community active and thriving. Later four Action Teams were established to work on the needs we identified.
-Vickie Witt
Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges Vision Statement
Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges is a close knit and nurturing community that attracts families of all ages. We offer a strong and complete education in both academic and vocational areas. We maintain our small town values while growing in a moderate and thoughtful manner. We have a culture of being open and inclusive, offering a diversity of events and attractions that appeal to young and old alike.
Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges is operating together from a coordinated plan where we are building on, and adding value to, our traditional agricultural and resource based industries. We are THE place to stop for recreation, local food, and a great small town experience. We support our entrepreneurs and our innovative industries with great infrastructure that connects us to the world.
Kendrick-Juliaetta & 7 Ridges Vision Action Teams
Goals and Co-Chairs
Group I – Communication
Build Commitment/Buy-in to our Vision
· To secure funding for continuation of the newsletter
· To assure that our vision statement is incorporated in the activities of all community organizations
· To facilitate active use of our BLOG and web sites
Co-Chairs, Connie Reid 276-3191, Polly Taylor Dennler 276-4302
Group II – Bridge Builders
Build a bridge between young and old
· To get the people of our community and all generations to interact with each other.
· Create awareness of the community’s opportunities and needs, through communications, community news letter, and websites and etc.
· Create a volunteer list.
Co Chairs, Josi McConnell-Soogn 476-0783 Kristinea Alexander 289-4398
Group III – Leadership Development Systematic changes that include all community groups and all ages.
· Have a list of people to contact to participate in this Action
· Communicate with current leadership about encouraging new leadership
· Will work with the group they have developed
Co Chairs, Bob Hassoldt, Jana Townsend 289-5313
Group IV – Creative Economic Opportunities
Skills to develop as leaders, create an environment.
· They will address jobs and housing and zoning
· Infrastructure issues within the community
· List of other people to get involved.
· Bring county planners and other outside people to our meetings so that development of the community (towns) is easier
· Give incentives to businesses that would like to move to the community
· Have high speed internet and better cell coverage for both towns and the ridges.
Co Chairs, Robert Blair 289-4997, Bert Brocke 289-5434
Meeting times and places very for each of these committees and are communicated mostly by e mail notices. When available the meeting will be posted on the websites. www.kendrick-juliaetta.org and http://kendrickjuliaetta.communityblogs.us
Interested in being a part of this program of beating poverty in our K-J Community & 7 Ridges?
Contact a Co Chair or Community Builder 289 4567, kjcda1@tds.net
And the work continues……it is a very worth while project …. Come join us!
BOOK PROWLERS
The book discussion group, alias “Book Prowlers” meets every second Tuesday of the month at 4 o’clock in the Juliaetta Library. This group has chosen a variety of books to read and discuss for this year. The books can be checked out at the library.
The following books have been chosen and will be discussed in the months to come:
December 11: A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean
January 8: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rawling
February 12: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
March 11: The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich
Everyone is invited to come, read, listen , discuss.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS
1. Help with homework or bring a nutritious snack at Come 4 Fun mentoring program on Thursdays. Contact Polly Taylor Dennler or Lauralee Kunder.
2. Teach a skill or activity at the Juliaetta Elementary School after school program, Monday and Wednesday.
3. Help sell concessions or tickets at sports events. Contact Fay Liedke.
4. EMT and Volunteer Fire Departments need help.
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS AT LIBRARY
As part of the Palouse Discovery Science Center’s (PDSC) community outreach program, the science center will be presenting a program for families at four Latah County Libraries in December. The program topic, “Fooling Your Brain: Optical Tricks and Toys”, will introduce participants to hands-on activities similar to some of the ones they can experience at the PDSC when the new “Brain Power” exhibits go on display at the center’s Grand Re-Opening celebration in January.
Families will be invited to experience some fun optical illusions and make at least two toys to take home. After finding out about how the eye works and how quickly the brain interprets and sends signals to other parts of their bodies, participants will investigate how “persistence of vision” allows them to see things that they couldn’t see before. The program is free, appropriate for all ages, and will be presented by Kathy Dawes who is working at the Palouse Discovery Science Center (PDSC) as an AmeriCorps member sponsored by the Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI).
The program will be presented Monday, December 10 at the Troy Library from 6:15pm-7:00pm and Tuesday, December 11 at the Juliaetta Library from 6:15pm – 7:00pm.
KENDRICK GRANGE #413
We will be starting our once a month Flea Market again after the first of the year.
We also have a few boxes of greeting cards on hand. We have Christmas cards, sympathy cards and some all occasion cards.
For cards call Vera Hutcheson at 276-3371 or the Grange Hall at 289-5313.
JK SENIOR MEALS
Although our meal site has been dubbed “senior” meals, every age is welcome at the meals. The meal site, with the assistance of Area Agency on Aging, offers home deliveries for those who qualify. We offer lunch on each and every Wednesday and Friday.
The organization provides not only nutritious meals, but a venue for other important services. Although the Purpose of Organization states that our sole purpose is to cook and serve nutritious meals for citizens of Kendrick and Juliaetta and surrounding areas, we provide many other services of value to the community. We are dedicated to the betterment of our community by offering entertainment, lectures and health services. Another benefit is the opportunity to gather with family and friends for a wonderful lunch and to socialize.
We have an ongoing need to do fund raising and that, too, gives us a chance to interract with the communities in our area. For more information call the center at 289-5031 or Carolyn Bartlett at 289-5169.
COME4FUN
Come4Fun is running well in its sixth year with an average of 18 children. More than 20 students have registered so we are at maximum capacity. The church basement at Zion is full but manageable. We are thankful for some new teachers and volunteers, who include Amy Lynne Holt, Kim Peters, Laura McConnell and also some high school mentors.
Every Thursday the program begins at 3pm with Roz Dennler walking the students from the Elementary School to the church. Hermi Meyer and Jean Clemenhagen serve nutritious snacks donated by community members. At 3:30 the students are required to do homework or academic skills with mentors. At 4pm the students are divided into 3 groups according to age to rotate to 3 stations which include cooking, gardening, community service, i.e. cracking walnuts for the Memorial Swimming Pool, crafts, puzzles and games. The students are picked up a 5pm by their parents or guardians. Coordinators are Polly Taylor Dennler and Lauralee Kunder. We thank all volunteers and supporters of this important after school program. Donations of books, puzzles and games are welcome. If you would like to volunteer, contact Polly Taylor Dennler at 276-4302 or Hermi Meyer at 289-3003.
ACTION’S PLAN
ACTION, the Kendrick-Juliaetta and 7 Ridges community task force of the Latah County Youth Advocacy County has a mission to increase family and youth opportunities in our community. ACTION members determined the following 2007-8 “event” participation goals. Additionally as a “project” we will move forward on providing a community education component that teaches how one can reduce impulsive and aggressive behavior while building on empathy when choosing positive goals and making good decisions.
Some recent and coming activities include:
Nov. 2007: Establish a partnership with the Juliaetta Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization by participating in the “Make a Book” family event. Additionally introduce ACTION to participants.
Nov. 2007: Participate in the Light the Kendrick Park Event by providing the goodie sack itself (it will be filled by other organizations) with an attached label suggesting a specific family event and ACTION prominently displayed.
January and February 2008: ACTION members, with K-J Youth Ambassadors, and a Horizon representative will make community contacts as a team to have a introducing conversation and to explore how we can collaborate to provide for our common needs.
March 2008: Collaborate with the Hill & Valley Garden Club at their Spaghetti Feed addressing poverty in our community.
We welcome new members and diverse youth-focused partnership opportunities. Please join us the third Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Kendrick High School cafeteria for our meeting. Our next meeting is Monday January 21, 2008.
JK AMBULANCE
We are gearing up for anotoher year and, of course we are looking for people who would volunteer to take and EMT course or drive. It is a great way to give to the community. Helping others always makes you feel better.
Newly elected officers are:
President: Becky Chase
Vice Presidenet: Perry Shove
Secretary: Tina Carlstrom
Board: Fay Liedkie, Pat Rush, Kim Cannon
Training Officer: Pat Rush
Supply Officer: Ron Jones
Maintenance Officer: Gail Larson
-Fay Liedkie
BOOSTERS CLUB
Booster Club is here to help the kids and the school. We run the concession stand and have any of the groups or classes work the games for a fee. We also help groups who haven’t been able to earn enough to cover expenses. Some of the groups who have benefitted from the Boosters’ help are 7th through 12th grades, BPA, Knowledge Bowl, Advanced Biology, FFA, Student Body, art, drama, music, and all sports.
We just had a sports banquet to honor those who played volleyball, football and the cheerleaders. We are selling 50/50 tickets at games to help raise money for our scholarships. Last year we awarded four $100 scholarships. These are essay-based and judged by staff at LCSC. We look forward to continuing this, hopefully adding to it. If you are will to help by selling tickets please let us know.
We meet the first Sunday of each month at 5pm in the KHS cafeteria. We welcome anyone who would like to have input and would like to become a Booster.
-Fay Leidkie
How to Get Articles Into This Newsletter
Our next publication is scheduled for March 1 and will cover news and coming events for March through May. The deadline for submitting articles is February 15. Send them by email to kjand7r@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 204, Kendrick ID 83537.
ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS
The Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission has a mission to strengthen the sense of community through promotion and enhancement of the arts in the Kendrick and Juliaetta area. Our organization maintains an informational web site at http://kjarts.info to showcase our community and promote our artists. This site also contains a complete listing of community organizations.
The following projects are planned for the next few months:
· Collaborate with the Kendrick High School Art Club to decorate a tree at the Kendrick Light the Park event and provide a “For the Birds” raffle basket.
· Provide an Art Show and Sale in December at the Wells Fargo Bank, and at both the Locust Blossom and Blackberry Festivals.
· Provide art opportunities to the Juliaetta Elementary School youth
· Join the Juliaetta Community Library in providing a writer’s workshop in February.
· Collaborate with Kendrick High School Art Club in providing a mural on the football field bleachers.
The Kendrick Juliaetta Arts Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the Kendrick High School Art Room. We welcome both youth and adults to join us at our meetings and/or fulfilling our planned projects. Our next meeting is January 28, 2008.
-Chris Kowrach
CALL FOR ARTISTS
JK Watercolorists, sponsored by the KJ Arts Commission, will have their annual show at Wells Fargo Bank in Kendrick December 17 through December 28. Artists who work in other media are welcome to show. To reserve space or get more infomation contact Carol Smith at 276-7049 or Barb Murphey at 289-8318.
JK Watercolorists is an informal group of people who meet once a month to paint together, inspire each other and learn new techniques through sharing videos and books. We value our time together and invite anyone who has an interest to join us.
IT TAKES MORE THAN FOOD
What does it take to keep the JK Good Samaritan Food Bank operating? It might not seem like it would take much to have a food bank open two hours a week, but in reality for those two hours to happen it takes the involvement of many people contributing many hours. We are fortunate and thankful to have those from our communities who are willing to be a part of our local food bank. Working directly with the food bank there are over 20 volunteers who either serve on the board and/or volunteer to work at the food bank to distribute food every Friday from one o’clock to three o’clock. There are those who also make weekly trips to Moscow to Winco to pick up contributions of bread and baked goods. Each month paper work has to be done for getting commodities from the government and those commodities have to be picked up in Lewiston. Also food has to be picked up at the Idaho Food Bank in Lewiston. There are schedules to be made. As food comes into the food bank it all has to be sorted and the shelves have to be stocked every week. Yes it takes more than food to keep the food bank operating.
It has been a good year for the food bank as we moved into our new location. The food bank is now located in the left front corner of the Grange Building on Main Street in Kendrick. Also we have been able to get grants from the Idaho Community Foundation and the Latah County Community Foundation that have helped greatly in being able to buy food. About two years ago we were able to get signed up with the Idaho State food bank where we can buy food at a greatly discounted price. We feel we are currently able to better meet the needs of our clients than we have in the past. At one time we had to stop giving out Thanksgiving Baskets because of lack of food and the monies to but what was needed. We just did 25 Thanksgiving Baskets and will be doing at least that many Christmas Baskets. These baskets contain everything needed for a holiday meal including a turkey or chicken depending on the size of the family. Thanks to the toy drives by ‘Toys for Tots’ and the local ‘Junior Miss’ we are able to include presents for kids with the Christmas Baskets.
As it has been a good year for the food bank one might wonder if it has any further needs. Even though we have received grants this year they are about to expire as they have to be used up within a year and we have no assurance that we will get any of them this coming year so we continue to have financial needs. We serve 12-15 families each week and with the addition of the November and December baskets a lot of food goes out these winter months. There have been two good food drives-Juliaetta and Kendrick Post Offices and the Elementary School-this Fall but that food will be gone by the time Winter is over. Because of people moving our volunteer list has declined over the last six months so we are in need of volunteers to work on Friday afternoons, pick up food in Moscow or Lewiston, or serve as Board Members. The people of the area have been a great support over the years and the food bank has existed only because of that support and the Food Bank Board wants to thank you. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about helping with the food bank you can get in touch with me at 276-4510 or haylettlr@juno.com. –Larry Haylett, Food Bank President
UNDERAGE DRINKING
The Latah County Youth Advocacy Council (LCYAC) and ACTION, as the Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges task force, have brought together some area citizens to determine what concerns our community has regarding underage drinking. In November, an anonymous community survey was done to get a read on our citizens’ concerns.m The eight questions youth and adults answered will help provide direction to a plan to reduce underage drinking that reflects the values of our community.
Adult providers are recognized as a main source of alcohol for those youth who are underage and drinking. Posters will soon be visible informing people of the consequences of being convicted of this crime. Citizens concerned about this issue in our community and who want to join us to make a difference can contact Pastor Charlie Olson at 289-4867 or at his email: kneemail@moscow.com.
100th YEAR DEDICATION
Gold Hill Bible Church will celebrate its 100th birthday with an open house at 1pm on Sunday, February 3rd. It will be followed by a pot luck dinner and entertainment by the Christian Cowboy Balladiers.
For more information call Jeanne Ensley at 289-5439.
PIECEMAKERS TOO QUILTERS
Piecemakers meet at the Kendrick Methodist Church on the second Thursday of each month. For more information call Grace Konen at 276-7258.
GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts do pre-orders for cookies in February and hold a booth sale in April.
Girl Scout Troop 2014 is available for flag ceremonies and some community action projects. At this time our meetings are held from 3 to 4:30 at Juliaetta Elementary School on Fridays that are whole school days. Any girl kindergarten through high school is welcome to join at any time. Adult volunteers are also welcome.
-Jackie Lewis 276-3181
Save Our Community Pool Fundraising Drive
I would like to make a tax-deductible donation to support the renovation and reopening of the Kendrick War Memorial Pool.
My check for $____________ is enclosed, payable to: The J-K Recreation District c/o Save Our Community Pool Fund.
Donor’s Name: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
__________________________________________
Please indicate if you would like your donation to be anonymous: ____
A receipt for your donation will be mailed to you at the address provided.
If you have any questions, please contact George Brocke at 289-4387.
Please mail this form along with your check to:
Save Our Community Pool
PO Box 242
Kendrick, ID 83537