Orofino Chamber of Commerce
Dworshak plays
catch-up
Charlie Chase, Assistant
Manager of
Mr. Chase gave an update on
the reopening of Dworshak and all the improvements being done. They are trying
to get the water treatment plant going. Clearwater County Sheriffs have been
helpful adjusting the docks. Chase extended his thanks to other agencies and
people who have helped reopen the park.
The park will be gaining a
new park ranger beginning the middle of June and one seasonal ranger.
Additionally, a 10 man work crew from the correctional facility is helping with
the many ongoing projects.
Frozen lines had to be
repaired at Three Meadows; a new sewer line had to be installed. The crew is
rebuilding a cedar fence, and there are plans to stain the lodge at Big Eddy
with a UV protecting stain. Chase said they hope to dig a well for drinking
water at
The marina is not full yet;
the boats on the waiting list are too big to put in. There are 15 slips
available for boats under 22 feet. The lodge welcomes bookings; it was closed
for three months during the highest booking season. Reservations may be made
online through Reserve America or through the Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation (IDPR) website at:
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/reserve.aspx
If you wish to book the
lodge, call Susan Ford at: 476-5994.
The park system has been told
it has to be self-sufficient, so there will be price increases effective July 1.
Annual passes will go up from $35 to $40 per vehicle. The pass for a family’s
second vehicle will go up from $5 to $15. Overnight parking at
Now is the time to get
seasonal passes before the July 1 rate increase.
Chamber
fundraising
The auction netted
approximately $17,000, and the beer garden at the EnduroCross races was
considered a great success.
Money is needed for the 4th
of July celebration and fireworks. The chamber is seeking raffle items from
businesses and individuals. Raffle tickets are $3 each or two for $5. The raffle
drawing will be held at the 4th of July celebration. The theme
follows the chamber’s motto: “Orofino, a reason for every season." There will be
a major prize for each season.
Cash donations may be mailed
to the Orofino Chamber of Commerce at:
Business after
Hours
The next Business after Hours
get-together will be co-sponsored by Dining on the Edge and the Ponderosa. It
will be held at Dining at the Edge, Thursday, June 10, between 5 and
CCED
Loren Whtten-Koboth gave an
update on economic development. SJX Jet Boat Company hosted a dinner at The Edge
for guests from
Social media
workshop
A social media workshop,
sponsored by the Clearwater Business Committee, the Orofino Chamber of Commerce,
and Clearwater Technical Group will be held June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Best
Western Lodge. Clearwater Technical Group will be teaching Facebook; Blog; You
Tube, Flickr; and Twitter. The seminar is free.
Next meeting
Caren Adams, of the Idaho
Meth Project, will visit at the next regular meeting scheduled for June 16, at