June 14th, 2010 by rmohr
The Stites Volunteer Firefighters Association is having a drawing to raise funds to purchase new fire fighting equipment. Tickets are $5.00 each for a chance to win a Remington model 770 Sportsman Rifle Combo with scope in your choice of caliber, a Weatherby Vangard 22-250 rifle, or an Ugly Stick or Lamiglass rod with Ambassador level wind reel. Tickets can be purchased at Stites Grocery, the Silver Dollar Grill, and City Hall in Stites; Three Rivers Resort in Lowell; North American Copier in Kooskia; and Idaho County Properties in Grangeville. Winners must be 18 years of age or older. Winners will be drawn on July 10 during the Stites Days South Fork Celebration”. Prizes courtesy of the Stites Community Action Team, and Dale and Jill’s Sporting Goods, 4675 S.H. 12, Kamiah. For more information about the drawing or Stites Days 2010, go to www.stitesidaho.com.
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June 6th, 2010 by rmohr
Stites Days Auction Letter and Receipt
Stites Days Parade Entry Form
Stites News June 2010
Stites Days 2010 “South Fork Celebration” will be held July 10 and 11. If you would like to be in the Stites Days parade, please complete the attached parade entry form, and mail or email to Sally Kirchoff, PO Box 241, Stites, ID 83552; email sjmk912@gmail.com; phone 208-926-0811.
If you would like to donate a new or slightly used item for the Bendfit Auction, auction donations can be picked-up at your location. Please contact Sally or Jim Kirchoff, 926-0811, sjmk912@gmail.com, if needed. You may also leave your donation at Stites City Hall, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Please include your name or a business card with your donation. A receipt for donations is attached for your records.
See the attached Stites News for a schedule of activities.
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April 30th, 2010 by rmohr
Stites Days 2010 Auction Donation Letter
Stites Days 2010 Parade Entry Form
Plan now to attend Stites Days 2010 on July 10 and 11. This year’s theme will highlight a “South Fork Celebration”. Lots of great activities are planned for a fun-filled Saturday including a memorial fun run, parade, kid’s carnival, live auction, an afternoon/evening jam session for local musicians, great food, and a community yard sale. Local churches will host a joint community church service and potluck on Sunday morning. Join us in Stites on July 10 and 11.
If you would like to be in the Stites Days parade, please complete the attached parade entry form, and mail or email to Sally Kirchoff, PO Box 241, Stites, ID 83552; email sjmk912@gmail.com; phone 208-926-0811.
If you would like to donate a new or slightly used item for the Bendfit Auction, auction donations can be picked-up at your location. Please contact Sally or Jim Kirchoff, 926-0811, sjmk912@gmail.com, if needed. You may also leave your donation at Stites City Hall, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Please include your name or a business card with your donation. A receipt for donations is attached for your records.
Vendors are welcome to set-up a booth or trailer during Stites Days on the vacant city lot across from the Silver Dollar Bar & Grille. There is no charge to the vendors - simply give a monetary donation to the Stites Days fund. Contact Ruth Mohr, 208-926-7203, rnohr1234@gmail.com, for more information.
There is always a need for help during a community event. If you would be willing at assist for one hour, or two, on Saturday, July 10th, please contact Ruth Mohr at 208-926-7203, rmohr1234@gmail.com.
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April 30th, 2010 by rmohr
Stites News May 2010
SPRING CLEANUP NOW THROUGH MAY 9
Help clean up our city! Spring cleanup is being held now through Sunday, May 9th. Simmons Sanitation has placed a large dumpster on Bridge Street for public convenience. (A BIG THANK YOU to Simmons Sanitation for their support.)
All boards and limbs must be cut to less than 4’ lengths. No pesticides, paints or batteries can be placed in the dumpster – those items must go to the transfer station near Kamiah. Please contact Stites City Hall at 926-7121 or Simmons Sanitation at 935-2617 if assistance is needed with large objects.
Learn about Stites Days 2010, recycling efforts, and other news in the attached Stites News.
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March 31st, 2010 by rmohr
Cost Quote for Key Pad Security SystemLetter of Support from Idaho County Sheriff Giddings</aMoneySaver Grant Application
The City of Stites has submitted an application for a 2010 MoneySaver Community Appreciation Grant. The funding request would assist the City to purchase and install an electronic key pad security system for the City Fire House. See the attached grant application for details.
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March 31st, 2010 by rmohr
April Stites News
Community Action Team News
An application was submitted for the 2010 Money$aver Community Appreciation Grant. The funds, if approved, will help pay for digital touch pad locks for the Fire House.
Open the attached April Stites News for more articles!! Learn about the Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Clean-up, Recycling News, and Stites Days planning efforts.
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February 24th, 2010 by rmohr
Stites News March 2010
It’s time to start planning for STITES DAYS 2010 – July 10 & 11. Bring your ideas for this year’s celebration to the planning meeting on Saturday, March 13, 10-11 am, at City Hall. We need suggestions for a theme and what activities we want to have. Everyone is welcome.
Open the attached March Stites News to view articles about Stites businesses, and more!!
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February 4th, 2010 by rmohr
Stites News February 2010
Stites Business News
The Silver Dollar Bar & Grille reopens on Friday, February 5!! There will be a full menu food service to enjoy with your favorite beverage. The “Dollar” will be open on Super Bowl Sunday with 3 flat screen TVs to view the game. New owners Mike & Lara Smith have completely redone the interior & plan to add a covered deck next to the building. Stop & support our oldest-newest business.
Open the attached February Stites News to view articles about an upcoming public meeting, vacant council seat, and more!!
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February 4th, 2010 by rmohr
City of Stites ICF Grant Application Jan. 2010
City of Stites ICF Grant Application’>City of Stites ICF Grant ApplicationThe City of Stites has submitted a grant application to the Idaho Community Foundation (ICL) for funds to purchase & install new street and stop signs. Grant awards will be juried and announced in May 2010. Attached is the grant application submitted to the Idaho Community Foundation. Thank you to Stites Action Team members for writing and submitting the grant on behalf of the City.
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February 4th, 2010 by rmohr
PLEASE LICENSE YOUR DOGS
All dogs kept within the City limits are required to be licensed with the City (City ordinance 6-3-2). Annual license fees are $5.00 for unsprayed females, $3.00 for spayed females, and $3.00 for all male dogs. 2010 dog licenses can be purchased at Stites City Hall Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST WINNERS!!
Winners of this year’s citywide lighting contest are Carol and Leo Robinett (first place), Wilbern and Freida Holt (second place), and Lennie Miller (third place). Thanks to everyone who decorated their house or business for the Holiday Season!!
The City council meeting will be Monday, January 11, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 926-7121
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November 24th, 2009 by rmohr
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES ARE HAPPENING IN STITES!!
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City of Stites will host a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m. next to City Hall. The evening will include caroling and lighting of the City Tree. Refreshments will be provided at the Stites Baptist Church following the ceremony.
Church Services
Stites Church of God will have a Christmas Potluck on December 13 immediately following the 11:00 a.m. morning service. The evening service will be canceled. A Christmas Play will be presented on December 20 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Contact Paul and Mindy Baldwin at 983-0810 for more information.
Stites Baptist Church will host a HEVN Ministries, December 13, at 10:30 a.m., led by Rev. Deion Unrugh. Included will be a Puppet Show & Gospel Quartet Christmas Program with a Pot Faith Meal to follow. There will be a Christmas Message service on December 20, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Gary Potter at 926-4246 for more information.
Decorate Our Town for the Holidays!!
Help make Stites a Holiday Wonderland!! Please add decorations to your home or business – especially Holiday decorations that are lighted at night. The decorations will be judged Saturday evening, December 19. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle In Kooskia On Nov. 29 & Dec. 27
Keep your recyclables out of the landfill and get them to the Kooskia EMS Building on 4th Avenue (south end of City Park) on Sunday, November 29 and Sunday, December 27. Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recycling events are being held monthly in Idaho County, organized by the Idaho County Recycling Committee (ICRC) with assistance from Lewis and Clark Recyclers of Lewiston. Collection is FREE. However, donations are gratefully accepted to help with costs. Acceptable items include newspaper, magazines, office paper, cardboard, metal food and beverage containers, and assorted plastic bottles. More Information is on the Idaho County web site, www.idahocounty.org.
Please Don’t Dump on the Levee!!
The City would like to remind area residents that dumping garbage, brush, debris, etc. on the South Fork River levee is not only illegal, but costs the City to clean-up!! Please take your trash to the dumpsters on Battle Ridge or to the Simmons Transfer Station in Kamiah.
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October 28th, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News November 2009
VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
Your Vote Makes A Difference!
“Some people think it makes little difference whether they take time out to cast a ballot. And in some elections they’re probably right. But try thinking about it this way. Voting gives you the unbridled right to complain about stuff. Some of us are more opinionated than others and free speech is one of the cornerstones of democracy. But if you don’t follow through at the voting booth your political opinions are no more than window dressing. Voting isn’t a hard thing to do. You can even register right there at the polls. All you need is something that proves residency like a utility bill and a driver’s license.” –Frank Priestly, Idaho Farm Bureau
See the attached Stites News for articles about election of Stites councillors, Syringa General Hospital Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, and an announcement from The Chatterbox.
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September 29th, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News October 2009
BENEFIT PIG ROAST, POT LUCK AND RAFFLE
TO HELP THE JACK MILLER, JR. FAMILY
Stites resident Jack Miller, Jr. passed away unexpectedly in August leaving his wife Lennie and four children at the family home in Stites. There will be benefit pig roast and potluck in the Stites City Park on Saturday, October 3 from 3-7:00 p.m. The cost is $7.00 per plate. Live music by local talent will entertain you while you enjoy a delicious dinner. There will be an open mike, so plan to sing and play along. All proceeds will go to the Miller family to help pay for expenses. If you can not attend the benefit potluck, you can help the family by purchasing a $5.00 donation ticket to win several great prizes including a Ruger 7mm Hawkeye .300 mag Winchester rifle, Savage Arms .22 mag rifle, and Okuma rod & Pfluger reel fishing combo. Tickets are available at Stites Grocery, The Chatterbox, and Clearwater Builders Supply.
Read more articles in the attached October 2009 Stites News
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August 28th, 2009 by rmohr
Announcement from Debbie Gray, Research Analyst, University of Idaho
Opportunity to tap into the students
On September 10, I have an opportunity to pitch business and non-profit ideas to use as student projects for this semester’s Entrepreneurship class in the University of Idaho’s College of Business and Economics.
Students in the entrepreneurship class analyze the feasibility of a wide range of projects. Virtually any idea that has one or more potential target markets (for a profit-seeking enterprise) or set of clients (for a non-profit organization) can become a student project.
Last year students studied projects that were literally “sketched on the back of a napkin” to inventions for which a prototype had already been built. The projects varied from a single stream recycling program on campus to an online marketing consultancy business to a native Idaho plant and grass business to a new technology to revolutionize the fast-food drive-through ordering process.
Regardless of the type of project, each student team is required to analyze the idea on four criteria: product/service feasibility, market feasibility, operational feasibility, and financial feasibility. The end result is a 10-12 page report of their findings and recommendation. Those projects that are deemed to be “feasible” move on to a second, full business plan phase in the Spring.
To pitch a proposal to the students on September 10, I will need by the end of the day–September 8 a 2-3 paragraph description emailed to me at dgray@uidaho.edu that includes:
(a) the business or nonprofit idea;
(b) the target market;
(c) how far along the idea is, from being sketched on a napkin to having a prototype to anything in between;
(d) a contact person for more information.
I’ll choose the clearest and most complete proposals and present them to students on the 10th. This is our first try at doing this in Horizons communities, so the clearer, the better!!
PLEASE NOTE ANY of the Horizons ‘Alumni’ communities are invited to participate!
Phase 1—Elk River, Kamiah, Orofino;
Mini-Horizons—Pierce and Weippe;
Phase 2—Bonners Ferry, Bovill, Cascade, Couer d’Alene Reservation, Cottonwood/Prairie, Grangeville, Kendrick, Juliaetta, Kooskia, Riggins, Silver Valley, St Maries, Stites, Troy, UpRiver
Horizons Phase 3 communities in southeastern/southcentral Idaho are also invited, so there’s lots of opportunities for student involvement… These communities are Salmon, Challis, Shoshone/Dietrich/Richfield, Hazelton, Eden, Heyburn, Albion, American Falls, Lava Hot Springs, Georgetown, Ririe, Menan, Roberts, Ashton, Arco/Moore
Please let me know as soon as possible if anyone from your community will be submitting an idea. I am hoping (and expecting) those communities who have entrepreneurship as part of your action plans could take advantage of this opportunity.
Debbie Gray
Research Analyst
University of Idaho
Dept of Ag Economics & Rural Sociology
dgray@uidaho.edu
208-885-4017
208-885-5759(fax)
http://www.indicators.nwaf.org
http://extension.ag.uidaho.edu/horizons
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August 28th, 2009 by rmohr
TWO COUNCIL SEATS UP FOR ELECTION IN NOVEMBER
Stites has two four-year city council seats to be filled in the upcoming November election. The positions are currently held by Leroy Blankenship and Frances Johnson. Anyone interested in running for city council must file their intentions or they will not appear on the ballot. Contact city clerk Karen Braun, 926-7121, if you are interested in running for City Council. Completed applications are due by September 4 at 5:00 p.m. The deadline for a write-in candidate to file for office is October 20.
CITY FILLS VACANCY IN MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Jim Kirchoff has been hired to fill the vacancy in the City Maintenance Department. Jim was selected from several applicants for the position. Congratulations, Jim!
COUNTY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS BEING MOVED
Idaho County will soon be relocating garbage dumpsters to the new collection site on Battle Ridge Road. To access the new collection site from S.H. 13, turn east on Battle Ridge Road across from the CFI lumber mill. The dumpster site is just a short distance up the hill on the right hand side. Help keep our area free from litter and take your garbage to the new collection site after existing dumpsters are moved.
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July 31st, 2009 by rmohr
CITY OF STITES NEWS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010. A public hearing pursuant to Idaho “Code 50-1002, will be held for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. The hearing will be held at City Hall, 213 Main Street, Stites, Idaho at 6:00 p.m. on August 10th, 2009. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed City Budget in detail are available at City hall during regular office hours (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday).
STITES DAYS 2009 HELPS FUND OUR FIREFIGHTERS
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Stites Volunteer Firefighters’ bar-b-que on Stites Days. Our firefighters raised just over $400.00 on Saturday, July 11th selling their delicious hamburgers. The funds will be used to purchase new equipment for our firefighters.
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July 31st, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News July 2009
Make plans now to attend Stites Days 2009 on July 11 and 12. See the attached Stites News for the schedule of fun-filled activites.
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May 28th, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News June 2009
Stites Receives MoneySaver Grant
The City of Stites has been notified that the Stites Action Team application for a MoneySaver Community Appreciation grant was approved and funded!! The Action Team requested funding for two pedestal grill bar-b-ques for Stites City Park. The addition of two pedestal grills adjacent to the picnic area will greatly enhance use and enjoyment of the Park.
Find more articles in the attached June 2009 Stites News
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April 30th, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News May 2009
CITY OF STITES SPRING CLEANUP WEEK
APRIL 27 thru May 4
The City of Stites Cleanup Week has been set for April 27th thru May 4th. Simmons Sanitation has placed a large roll-off container on Bridge Street for public convenience. (A BIG THANK YOU to Simmons Sanitation for their support.)
No pesticides, paints or batteries can be placed in the large bin – those items must go to the transfer station at Kamiah. All boards and limbs must be cut to 4’ lengths.
If assistance is needed with large objects, please contact Stites City Hall at 926-7121 or Simmons Sanitation at 935-2617.
Find more articles in the attached Stites News .
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March 31st, 2009 by rmohr
Letter of Support for MoneySaver Grant
MoneySaver Community Appreciation Grant for Stites, Idaho
Stites Action Team Report
Action Team members composed and submitted an application for a 2009 Money$aver Community Appreciation Grant. The request, if approved, would pay for two bar-b-que pedestal grills for the City Park.
The application and letter of support are attached.
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March 31st, 2009 by rmohr
City of Stites Economic Stimulus Funding Request
Stites Action Team members and city clerk Karen Braun composed and submitted a request for funding as part of Idaho’s Economic Stimulus Funding program. The entire request is attached.
Highlights of the request are:
March 4, 2009
Wayne Hammon
State of Idaho
Division of Financial Management Administrator
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720
RE: City of Stites Water Tank Cover Project
Economic Stimulus Funding Request
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to Executive Order No. 2009-06. The City of Stites requests that the Governor of the State of Idaho, together with other appropriate State officials, approve assistance for a community water tank cover replacement project. Investment in this “shovel-ready” project will preserve and create jobs, and promote economic health and recovery for residents of the small, rural community of Stites, Idaho
The City of Stites understands it is to submit information as follows correlating with item number seven (#7) in Executive Order No. 2009-06 to the above-referenced project.
The project consists of a single component, which is the replacement of one (1) municipal water tank cover. Currently, the community has two (2) water tank reservoirs which store the City’s water supply. The roof cover of one of the tanks consists of wood framing with cedar shingles. The existing wood shake roof exhibits signs of wear and requires constant maintenance to ensure the safety of the water supply.
The City of Stites is a small, rural community located on S.H. 13 in Idaho County. Many residents of the City and County are economically challenged.
Stites has a population of 230 (2006).
There are 106 households and eight businesses within the City.
The low to moderate income (LMI) level in 2006 was 72% of Stites residents.
The average wage was $28,195 in Idaho County for 2006.
Per capita income in 2006 was $23,753 for Idaho County residents, which is 79% of the State level and only 65% of U.S per capita income.
Stites has a poverty rate of 17.8% according to the 2000 U.S Census.
The 2000 unemployment rate in Stites was 17.5%. Moreover, almost one-quarter (21.5%) of Stites residents, age 16-64, had a work disability. Idaho County had 10.2% unemployment in 2000 and 11.8% in December 2008.
During the current decade, households and businesses within the community have been greatly impacted by costs of necessary utility infrastructure projects. The City completed a mandated wastewater project in 2007. The project was partially financed by an electorate-approved loan in the amount of $275,000.00 at 4.125% interest, and 30 year term beginning in 2005. The current indebtedness of the loan principle in $259,984.54. Moreover, the City had to recently complete an imminent threat emergency project to replace a windstorm-damaged cover on one of two City water system tanks. The cover on the second water system tank requires constant repair and maintenance to prevent unwanted contaminants from settling into the City’s water source. This wood frame, shingled tank cover should be replaced with an aluminum geodesic dome cover, but there are no funds for the project.
The City has had to enact multiple increases in monthly base rates for utility services in order to maintain fiscal balance. The monthly rate for City wastewater service increased 167% in 2002 to repay the aforementioned loan. The water system minimum usage monthly rate increased 200% in 2006 to bring revenues equal to system expenses. An additional increase of 47% was mandated in 2007 to provide for increased maintenance and repair expenses of the water tanks and system infrastructure. The City can not assume increased debt for needed upgrades to the water system without causing additional financial hardship to residents and businesses.
The City of Stites requests $52,000.00 of federal funding under the Act.
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March 31st, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News April 2009
Let’s Grow Our Own Veggies!!
The current economic situation is a good reason to start your own vegetable garden. Other reasons for having a home garden are:
Home grown vegetables are healthier for you
Gardening provides exercise out-of-doors
You can combine vegetable plants with flowers in your yard
You can plant containers on your porch, patio, or balcony
Perhaps a neighbor or friend without time or ability would let you garden their yard in exchange for some produce
JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AT A COMMUNITY GARDEN MEETING
WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009, AT 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: STITES CHURCH OF GOD
TO TALK ABOUT -
Encouraging residents to grow their own vegetables
The pros and cons of a Stites community vegetable garden
Having a contest for the largest veggies?
The difference between hybrid and heirloom seeds
Read more articles in the attached April 2009 Stites News
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March 31st, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News March 2009
Stites Public Hearing On Completion of the Water Reservoir Project
WHEN: MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009, AT 3:00 P.M.
WHERE: STITES CITY HALL
Installation of the new water reservoir cover has been completed. A Public Hearing is being held Monday, March 16, to complete the project. Progressive Engineering will be on hand to present the final report and answer questions about the project.
Stites Action Team Report
A request was received from the Kooskia Youth and Recreation Organization (KYRO) for financial support of their baseball program benefiting our area youth. Action Team committee members recommended a $250.00 Gold Sponsorship be donated to KYRO from the Stites Action Team funds. The Council approved the recommendation.
Find more articles in the attached March 2009 Stites News
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March 31st, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News 2009
Read the attached Stites News for February!!
Highlights in this month’s issue include:
Personal Enrichment Workshops
“Attention Dog Owners”
Installation of the new water reservoir cover has started
“Help Our Area Youth Stay Active”
Stites Business News
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March 31st, 2009 by rmohr
Help shape the future look of Stites!
Earlier this year, participants in the Stites Horizons program discussed the need for entrance signs at the north and south gateways to Stites, and for a pedestrian interpretive kiosk to replace the City bulletin board on Main Street. Stites is situated on the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway – All American Road, and funding for these projects was included in a grant request to the State Scenic Byway program. The funding for the entrance signs and kiosk has been approved!! Ree Brannon, the new Byway coordinator, will bring everyone up-to-date on the grant requirements, concepts, and planning process for the project at the January meeting of the City Council. Plan now to attend the January 12 City Council meeting to learn about the projects, and provide your ideas and input.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST WINNERS!!
Winners of this year’s citywide lighting contest are Randy and Amber Massey (first place), Vern Hazelbaker and Gudron Larson (second place), and Vi Coons (third place). Thanks to everyone who decorated their house or business for the Holiday Season!!
STITES BUSINESS NEWS
The Chatterbox has announced new winter hours. They are Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday.
The City council meeting will be Monday, January 12, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 926-7121.
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March 30th, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News December 2008
Stites Entrance Signs & Interpretive Kiosk Funded!!
Earlier this year, participants in the Stites Horizons program discussed the need for entrance signs at the north and south gateways to Stites, and for a pedestrian interpretive kiosk to replace the City bulletin board on Main Street. Stites is situated on the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway – All American Road, and funding for these projects was included in a grant request to the State Scenic Byway program. The Stites Community Action Team has been informed that funding for the entrance signs and kiosk has been approved!! Ree Brannon, the new Byway coordinator, is scheduled to bring everyone up-to-date on the grant requirements, recent changes, projects and planning for the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway at the January meeting of the City Council.
Read more articles about Stites in the attached copy of Stites News December 2008
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March 30th, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News November 2008
Stites Horizons – Moving Forward
On October 13th, Horizons Steering Committee members presented various options to the City Council for continuing the momentum of the Horizons program. The Council approved a three member citizen oversight committee to continue project implementation and oversee budget requests. Committee members are Gerry Cathey, Ruth Mohr, and Councilor Patty Moody. The City has received the final payment of grant funds from the Horizons program, and now has $10,000 to use for economic development and reduction of poverty. We also need a new name for the program and committee. Please contact a committee member with your ideas for naming this new program, and your ideas for projects.
Read the attached November 2008 edition of Stites News to learn about “CORPS OF ENGINEERS EVALUATE CONDITION OF STITES LEVEE” and other Stites news.
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March 30th, 2009 by rmohr
Stites News October 2008</a
STITES CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL CITY PARK PROJECTS
More than 45 area residents attended a picnic in Stites City Park to celebrate the completion of the city’s new basketball court and playground equipment projects. The event also provided an opportunity to honor everyone who contributed to the success of this worthy project. THANK YOU to all of the volunteers, area residents, local businesses, Idaho County, the cities of Stites and Kooskia, and to all of you who generously contributed funding for the projects.
Read more articles about Stites in the attached copy of Stites News October 2008
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September 2nd, 2008 by rmohr
Stites, Idaho Horizons ICF Grant Application
The Northwest Area Foundation’s (NWAF) mission is to help communities reduce poverty. To support this mission, the foundation is working with the Idaho Community Foundation to grant $8500 awards for Idaho Horizons communities that completed the NWAF Phase II Horizons program requirements. This grant award MUST be used to support the Horizons community’s work toward reducing poverty as identified in community action plans that were submitted to the NWAF in January 2008. Attached is the Idaho Community foundation grant applicatioin submitted by the Stites, Idaho Horizons community.
Posted in 01. Poverty: Knowledge and Awareness, 03. Poverty: Action, 05. Leadership: Knowledge and Awareness, 07. Leadership: Action, 09. Community: Knowledge and Awareness, 11. Community: Action |
September 2nd, 2008 by rmohr
September 2008 Stites News Community Newsletter
Attched is the September 2008 Stites News community newsletter. Highlights include an update on the City park project of a youth playground area, and an article about the Idaho Sportsman Lodge, a new business in Stites.
Posted in 01. Poverty: Knowledge and Awareness, 05. Leadership: Knowledge and Awareness, 09. Community: Knowledge and Awareness, 11. Community: Action, Stites Monthly Newsletter |