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Orofino
Junior Miss is this Saturday, March 1
Get ready for an evening that promises to be full of fun and
entertainment, as ten girls take the stage for “Treasures of the High
Seas.”
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"Dworshak
Dam is safe"
Corps officials stressed last Wednesday in media briefings “that
Dworshak Dam remains safe in spite of a new safety rating, resulting
from the assessment, in which Dworshak was classified potentially
unsafe."
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U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service files rule to de-list wolves
On Feb. 21, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service filed the rule that
would remove gray wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains from the
federal endangered species list.
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Orofino cheerleaders
take top honors at Maniac Cheer Off
Twenty-two teams competed Feb 23.
in Show Routine, Sideline Performance Routine, Jump, Individual, Tumbling, Group
Stunt and Partner Stunt. 350 cheerleaders and about 1200 spectators crowded the OHS gym.
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Durkee approved
for two more years as district school superintendent
A motion Monday was made, seconded and approved unanimously to renew
a two year contract for School District Superintendent Dale Durkee.
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Orofino
City Council news:
Barton named new
Public Works Supervisor
John Barton was named as new Public Works Supervisor for the city of
Orofino at the City Council meeting Feb. 26.
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CVHC
to offer forums on colorectal cancer
Dr. Michael Meza will be the featured speaker at a Health Matters
public forum on colorectal cancer on Wednesday, March 12 during
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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St. Paddy's
dinner at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church March 15
The high school youth group, led by Dianna Seeley, will be selling
tickets for the benefit for World Youth Day, a corned beef dinner,
which will be held Saturday, March 15, in the Little Flower Room,
St. Theresa's Church.
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The
“three R’s” for 2008 and beyond
There was a time when mention of the “three R’s” brought to mind
reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic. Today that is not always the case.
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Orofino Community
Choir to hold first practice of the season March 3
The Orofino Community Choir will have their first practice on
Monday, March 3, 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church.
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Last
weekend of the season at Bald Mountain
The Clearwater Ski Club and its members invite all skiers to come
out for the last weekend of operation for the season.
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Elk callers
from five states win world titles
New world champion elk callers from California, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada and Washington were crowned during the weekend in Reno.
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Congressman Sali’s
staff in Clearwater County March 5
Congressman Bill Sali’s staff will be holding office hours in
several local communities Wednesday, March 5.
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Jazz
in schools assembly at Orofino Elementary School
Orofino Elementary along with Cavendish and Peck Schools were
honored to attend the Jazz in Schools assembly at OES on Thursday,
Feb. 21.
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Fish and Game
sportsmen's meeting March 4
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) will provide information on
unethical hunter behavior occurring in the Clearwater Region as well
as recent discoveries in Idaho’s fisher populations at the March 4
sportsmen’s meeting.
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Hospitals
launch new website design
If you want to know something about St. Mary’s Hospital & Clinics in
Cottonwood or Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics in Orofino, a
wide range of information is a few clicks away on their newly
designed hospital website,
www.smh-cvhc.org
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OHS Class
of 1977 post-reunion meeting March 6
There will be a meeting of OHS Class of 1977 on March 6, 6:30 p.m.
at the Brass Rail.
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Heather
Stearns book signing March 2 at Hastings in Lewiston
Heather Stearns, a 2003 Orofino High School graduate, will be at
Hastings in Lewiston for a book signing Sunday, March 2.
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Orofino Chamber
of Commerce news: City government: Part II
In his second presentation in as many meetings, Orofino City
Administrator Rick Laam gave more information on city government and
issues that challenge small towns, at the Orofino Chamber of
Commerce meeting Feb. 20.
