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Dog Permits and Forgotten Items at Palouse Pool

A friendly reminder….

If you haven’t yet licensed your dog for 2013, please come to City Hall and do so.  The cost is only $5.00 if dog is altered, $10 if not.
 

Currently there are only 71 licensed dogs in Palouse, so the City is mailing out notices.  Please remember that is a violation to have a dog within the city limits without licensing it through the City of Palouse (PMC 6.08.031).  Also keep in mind that each household is limited to three dogs (PMC 6.08.015).
 

The city receives numerous dog complaints, usually about barking dogs or dogs running loose.  The best way for our Police Department to help with that is if you call while the incident is happening so our PD can witness it.  To have an officer dispatched, you can call 509-332-2521.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. ... City of Palouse & Police Chief Neumann

Also,  all items left at the pool this summer are now at City Hall,120 E. Main Palouse Wash.  If you’re missing something, feel free to come on down and take a look, or call and Ann Thompson, Deputy Clerk, will look through it for you. 509-878-1811

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Palouse Washington Food Bank Distribution Day August 28, 2013

Palouse Food Bank Distribution Day

Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Palouse Community Center, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Food donation bin at the Palouse Market for anyone who would like to donate!
Contact Amy Browse at 509-878-1251 for more information or to volunteer
Anyone with a 99161 zip code is eligible

Read Three Books to be Eligible for Multiple Chances to Win Adult Prize Drawings: 1st Drawing at Garfield Branch Library August 28, 2013

Garfield Library would like to invite all patrons to our Adult Summer Reading prize drawing at 109 N. Third, Garfield, Washington, on August 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

This drawing will be for the Coeur D’Alene Casino’s prize basket, plus one night stay and two buffet tickets.

 

Adults who are interested in entering in the drawing need only read three books and fill out a simple form in person or on the Library’s website.

Adults who enter the Garfield Drawing will also be placed into the county-wide drawing for another chance to win a basket with one night stay and 2 buffet tickets! One entry, two chances to win.

For more information, please contact Kelsey Gallegos at the Garfield Library. Phone number: 509-635-1315. Or by Email: Garfield@whitco.lib.wa.us

Remember to like us on Facebook to keep up with local happenings. Garfield Library hours are Monday 12:30 – 6:30; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Learn How to Identify and Control Weeds and Insects, August 22, 2013 at Colton Branch Library

Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Colton, Washington Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., will have a program to help farmers and gardeners identify and control weeds and insects  Residents can bring questions or samples of weeds and pests to this open format program for individual help from three area specialists.
 

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Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming August Events in Rockford, Wash.

August 17th, 24th and 31st, 2013
Rockford Farmers Market in the Park 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rockford Crochet Class @ The Harvest Moon, First Street, Rockford, Wash.

August 20th & 27th, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Rockford Town Council will be picking up grindings at various places around town. Call 291-4716 if you want to volunteer your help.

August 23rd & 30th, 2013 Rockford Historical Museum Open 12:00 noon. - 4: p.m. with docents to welcome visitors.

August 25, 2013 Rockford Historical Museum Open 10:00 a.m. - 4: p.m. with docents to welcome visitors.

August 26, 2013 Rockford Lions Club Board Meeting is at the Harvest Moon Banquet Room on First Street in Rockford and everyone is welcome.

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South East Spokane County Fair Organizers Solicits Volunteers to Help With September 2013 Fair

On August 19, 2013 plan to attend the S.E. Spokane County Fair organizers meeting  to volunteer in whatever capacity you wish.

The fair will be September 20, 21, and 23, 2013 at the Park and fairgrounds in Rockford, Wash., and volunteers to help with the many tasks involved in having a successful event that annually attracts thousands of visitors are needed now.

 

Call Vivian @ 892-4412 if you want to help. See details about the event at S.E. Spokane County Community Fair

 

 

Win Prizes and free food! Join us August 15th – 18th from 11 am – 1 pm at the Palouse Pool for our first annual   Palouse Swim Team membership Drive All level of swimmers are welcome!

 

 

 

 

Government News on the Palouse Showing Unprecedented Interest

Government news on the Palouse is being read by increasing numbers and readership is spiking when Rockford Town Council minutes are published, despite the delay when the The North Palouse Washington eNewscast receives and publishes them.

During the last month over 300 readers viewed The North Palouse Washington eNewscast Government Page, which in addition to Fairfield and Palouse government news, included the following Rockford government news:

• Three ordinances approved, a public hearing on an alley closure, plus Town Council Minutes: April 3rd, 17th, May 1st and May 15th received from town clerk on June 20, 2013, publishing delayed to July 5, 2013 due to editor on vacation.
• June 5, 2013 Town Council minutes received and published July 18, 2013
• June 19, 2013 Town Council minutes received and published July 18, 2013
• July 3, 2013 minutes of a public hearing received and published July 18, 2013
• July 17, 2013 Town Council minutes received and published August 8, 2013

Palouse City Council and Fairfield Town Council news, which arrive at the paper on a timely regular basis, have always had a steady following of readers. However random checks of statistics of other towns linked on The North Palouse Washington eNewscast which publish their minutes on their town websites shows readership varies considerably by town.

Recently, Rockford officials have faced tough decisions due to increasing revenue shortages which resulted in discussions and actions on raising fees and taxes for town residents, including a $40 a month assessment approved by Avista, plus a 3% increase in base utility fees.

 

Area Gardners Can Donate Produce to Palouse Food Bank

Hello Palouse Gardeners,

If you have extra produce from your gardens ripening at the end of the summer, the Palouse Food Bank would be grateful to receive it!  Fresh produce is always a welcome addition to our food distribution, and this is a way to donate your food directly to your community!

If you would like to contribute, just bring your produce to the Palouse Community Center on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. or Wednesday, August 28, 2013 between 12:30  p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

If you can't make those hours, please call me at (509) 878-1251.

Thank you for helping our local food bank! 

Sincerely,

Amy Browse

amybrowse [omit space] @ [omit space] gmail.com

Session II Swim Lesson Rescheduled to August 5, 2013 in Palouse, Washington ...

The last day of Session II swim lessons in Palouse, Washington has been rescheduled for Monday, August 5, 2013, at the regular class times.

Rockford Car Show August 9-10, 2013

A car show will be in the Rockford Park, Rockford, Washington, August 9-10, 2013, with a drive-in movie being shown August 9, 2013.

Two big events on tap in August at On Sacred Grounds in Valleyford, Washington

 Local growers market, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., August 3, 2013 at On Sacred Grounds ~~ and more events. Read The Clarion. 

August ice cream social! Free entertainment at the ice cream social and featuring Schwann's Ice Cream! Check The Clarion for dates and special entertainment.

Elaine said, "If first person who walks in and shows me where the editor messed up, I'll spring for any 20 oz drink!"