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DP man assists others with disabilities
Deer Park resident Jeff Tomlinson has been member Cord (Coalition of Responsible Disabled) for many years and recently became a board member. He will work with clients as a Independent Living Services Case Worker assisting residents in the northern Spokane southern Stevens county area.
“I have been incomplete quadrapalegic since I was 15 and for the past 49 years and have been proactive with disability rights since the 1960’s. It’s important for all disabled people to be their own advocate and become self independent as possible” said Jeff.
CORD provides individual and system advocacy, attendant care training, protective payee programs, independent living skills training, Institutional Transition to Community Living, information and referrals to federal, state and community services, peer support for all persons with disabilities including advocacy for parents and caregivers.
In addition, CORD provides ADA Evaluations and Site Reviews and advocates for the protection and rights for persons with disabilities, ensuring local businesses and community organizations comply and adhere to the ADA (Americans with Disability Act).
If you have a concern regarding ADA compliances including use of service dogs, call Jeff and he will conduct an evaluation and site review.
Tomlinson will be attending a Living Skills seminar in Missoula in October and a Independent Living Training Session in November in Seattle.
If your interested in client services or volunteer call CORD call: 509-326-6355 -toll Free: 1-877-606-2680 or Jeff at 509-276-8532.
Deer Park and Riverside merge food programs
Deer Park and Riverside have merged their food programs in a cooperative agreement last week reports the Tribune.
Deer Park Food Services Director Peggy Rieper will continue to serve in the same capacity for both school districts with Deer Park paying 60% of her salary.
Deer Park Business Director Tom Crouch states the district will save $10,000-$20,000 under the new agreement with the elimination of some duplicated services. They will be able to purchase larger quantities of bulk food. Currently Deer Park’s has $700,000 annual food budget and Riverside $550,000.
With the savings, the district plans on hiring a driver to transport food between the two schools.
Rieper has worked in the Deer Park Food Service Department for the past 29 years.
Plan your getaway with Deer Park Travel Agency
At The Deer Park Travel Agency we do a little bit of everything. From planning a destination wedding to Fiji, Hawaii, or the Cayman Islands, to helping you plan that family vacation to anyone of the Disney parks, to a local trip. If you are not sure where you want to go then give us a call, or check out our website at www.thedeerparktravelagency.com. We can help you plan an unforgettable vacation with the memories to last a lifetime!
There are always specials at The Deer Park Travel Agency, just depends on where you want to go, when, and for how long. Here are a few of our hot deals: If you are thinking about going to Waikiki, for $1106, per person, for six days, including airfare and your hotel you could be there. Alaska cruises fill up really fast! It is not too early to begin planning your cruise for next year. We have a 7 day round trip from Seattle, Alaska Sawyer Glacier Special from $649. For those that are more adventurous and have the time, maybe a World cruise is what you have been thinking about, from $8,000-$30,000, for 15-107 days, we can try and find the right one for you!
If you want to do a little research on our website before you call or email you have to check this feature out! On our home page, when you click onto destinations, it brings up a map of the world, choose a country, or region, click it and it will bring up any specials we have to that region. Then sign up for our free newsletter and we can keep you up to date on any specials coming up, or last minute deals.
Travel really all just depends on you, your travel needs, budget, where you want to go, and when you want to leave. That is why we are here! If there is somewhere you want to go give Katie Shaler a call at 509-276-2065 or check out our website at www.thedeerparktravelagency.com we would love to help you out. Remember, if you are planning a honeymoon we can help you and even help you set up a honeymoon registry! At The Deer Park Travel Agency we want to help you turn your dream vacation into a reality, while creating memories that last a lifetime!
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Stevens Co wildfire near Chewelah
A large fire in Stevens County burned up to 220 acres by Tuesday morning near Wrights Mountain. The fire is 60 pecent contained according to news reports.
Firefighters will be on scene the next few days About a half dozen helicopters and other air support aided in fighting the fire. The terrain is described as steep and difficult to fight and access.
Three bull dozers are also on scene. Level 2 evactuations are in effect - meaning the Stevens County Sheriff's Office has put those people on notice that they may have to leave at any time.
Every fire department from Stevens County is assisting and DNR crews expect the firefighting effort to take several more days.
{Photo by Jerry Stern}
Jockey "Cassie Craver" Wins Big in 2nd Derby Victory on "Dreamoneir"
Local Deer Park graduate; jockey Cassie Craver, wins 2nd. leg in our local northwest's version of the "Triple Crown."
Her first one-mile Derby win in the featured race at the North Central Washington Fair on "Dreamoneir", provided the incentive to continue on with the Derby mount.
Sunday’s one-mile prestigious Derby win at the Republic Fair again on "Dreamoneir" brought roars from the crowd. The pair have become the "people's choice" favorite now.
Craver, 22 yrs old, and an avid equestrian whose main discipline is Hunters and Jumpers, has been riding thoroughbred racehorses for about 4 yrs. Her passion is the thoroughbred horses. She started riding at age 11 mos. Cassie’s mother, Pamela Swiderski is her coach and a long-time Hunter/Jumper trainer.
Their 40 acre ranch houses rescued and several famous retired thoroughbred horses along with many other animals. They do a lot of rehab and seek good homes for the horses and animals.
Next weekend Okanongan will host the next race for the winning Derby pair, with the final 3rd. leg of our local "Triple Crown", the one-mile Derby race held on Sunday, September 9th. Fans will be thrilled and on their feet if the pair succeed, as it will be the first time in years a horse has won this title.
Deer Park Eagles Fish Fry
Deer Park Eagles will be holding an All You Can Eat Fish Fry on September 8 from 4:30-7:30 or until gone. Cost: Adults $7, Kids 6-12, 5 & under Free. Members and signed in guests welcome. Proceeds to benefit CB/RV Club
Looking for acreage...
Looking for 5 acres or less in the Deer Park area (Deer Park School District) preferably with utilities and trees reasonably priced for our new triple-wide manufactured home. Call 981-8333.
Desecration of flag leaves veteran irate
Air Force veteran Richard Haines was hiking near the gravel pits at Horseshoe Lake and came across the remnants of a burnt American flag someone had thrown in the bushes. Residents target practice at the gravel pits and often burn the target items according to the Tribune.
My flag is old and ready to be retired. What should I do?
Section 8k of the Flag Code states, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." Contact your local VFW Chapter and ask them for help properly disposing of your flag.
Here is the law regarding desecration of the American flag:
RCW 9.86.030
Desecration of flag.
No person shall knowingly cast contempt upon any flag, standard, color, ensign or shield, as defined in RCW 9.86.010, by publicly mutilating, defacing, defiling, burning, or trampling upon said flag, standard, color, ensign or shield.
RCW 9.86.050
Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shall be a gross misdemeanor.
*** CHANGE IN 2007 *** (SEE 1259-S.SL) ***
RCW 79A.05.165
Penalties.
(1) Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:
(a) Cuts, breaks, injures, destroys, takes, or removes any tree, shrub, timber, plant, or natural object in any park or parkway except in accordance with such rules as the commission may prescribe; or
(e) Lights any fire upon any park or parkway, except in such places as the commission has authorized, or willfully or carelessly permits any fire which he or she has lighted or which is under his or her charge, to spread or extend to or burn any of the shrubbery, trees, timber, ornaments, or improvements upon any park or parkway, or leaves any campfire which he or she has lighted or which has been left in his or her charge, unattended by a competent person, without extinguishing it.
Clayton/Deer Park Historical Society meeting
The next meeting of the Clayton/Deer Park Historical Society will be held on Saturday, September 8th, from 9 A.M. until 10 A.M., at the Clayton Drive In, in Clayton.
Although not yet open for regular business, the restaurant traditionally opens its doors an hour early exclusively to historical society members and historical society visitors - and during this time we attempt to carry out our official business. Our meetings are informal. Anyone who is willing to follow the normal decorum is welcome to attend - if nothing else, just to see what we are all about. Anyone with an interest in any aspect of the history of the Clayton and Deer Park area should stop by.
We are a growing institution, with plans for the future - a future you might enjoy helping to create. No appointment is necessary - just appear at the door and state your intent to attend the meeting. We will find you a chair at the table. After the meeting, the restaurant will be officially opened. You might want to stay, gab, and enjoy one of Clayton's world famous "Clayton Burgers".
Also, visit the historical society's website: http://claytondeerparkhistoricalsociety.com/
EColi ground beef outbreak in WA & ID
Ecoli ground beef outbreak in WA & ID
http://www.krem.com/topstories/stories/krem2_083007_ecolimeat.85f15a4e.html
Two girls hospitalized after eating tainted meat
Two girls hospitalized after eating tainted meat
http://www.krem.com/topstories/stories/krem2_083007_ecolimeat.85f15a4e.html
Wildfire Evacuations near Hunters
Fire crews are on the scene of a large fire in Stevens County near Hunters, Washington. Fire crews have just issued an evacuation for some homes on highway 25.
FREE Pinelow Park Pork Out Event
Pinelow Park will host the first-ever “Pork Out at Pinelow” September 16 at 3:00 p.m. FREE event for all Deer Lake area residents!
Come and enjoy the live music, games, and access to the waterfront.
Park officials will provide the roasted pig, desserts, refreshments and eating utensils. Attendees need to bring a side dish.
For more information call the park at 233-2367.
