Orofino Chamber of Commerce
C-PTPA Fire Warden visits
Chamber
Howard Weeks, Chief Fire
Warden for C-PTPA, gave a historical perspective on the dangers of big wildfires
to people, property, and resources. He gave a PowerPoint presentation slide show
showing the destruction caused by the Great Fire of 1910 (also referred to as
the Big Blowup and the Big Burn) which raged across northeast Washington,
northern Idaho’s panhandle, and western Montana destroying three million acres
of timber and taking the lives of 87 people. Mr. Weeks said that fire helped
galvanize the Forest Service’s policy of putting out fires immediately.
C-PTPA will have 60 people on
its payroll when this summer rolls around. It is a non-profit, private
organization that works in conjunction with other agencies to stop wildfires
before they get out-of-control. “C-PTPA is an initial attack organization that
prides itself on keeping fires small.”
New members
Tamarack Signs and Video
Flicks are the two newest members welcomed to the chamber.
Auction
The Orofino Chamber Auction
was a great success. Stephanie Deyo, President, said the evening was a lot of
fun and extended her thanks to everyone who contributed prizes and participated
in the event.
4th of July
The annual 4th of
July Celebration will focus on the town’s motto: “A reason for every season” by
having prizes designated for each particular season. Revenue for this year’s
fireworks is needed, so members are encouraged to sell raffle tickets.
Business after hours
The next Business after Hours
get-together will be held at Dining on the Edge, Thursday, June 10, between
Next meeting
The next meeting is scheduled
for June 2, at