On November 11th at 11:00 am there will be a special recognition for Veterans at the Rockford Community Center. Local resident Stan Primmer will share his recent experience on the Honor Flight which took him and other veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II memorial.
You are invited to attend and show your appreciation to the men and women who fought for the freedom we have in our country. A light lunch will also be provided. For information call (509) 291-4601.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Halloween Events In Rockford
Halloween Party in the Rockford Community Center
Hot Dogs and Bonfire in the Park
Costume Party in the McIntosh Grange
All events start at 5:30pm on October 31st
Have fun and watch out for the GHOULS & GOBLINS!!
Hot Dogs and Bonfire in the Park
Costume Party in the McIntosh Grange
All events start at 5:30pm on October 31st
Have fun and watch out for the GHOULS & GOBLINS!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Meals on Wheels in Rockford
Rockford Community Center (RCC) officers Mary-Lou Benson and Phil Evans met with Pam Almeada with the Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels program on October 15th, 2010.
Pam is looking at four possible places in Rockford that are acceptable to set up the operation. The McIntosh Grange buildng, Rockford United Methodist Church and the St Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall were looked at but it was decided to serve the meals in the Community Center which is also in line with the RCC mission of helping those in the Rockford area in need of assistance.
Pam said that Meals on Wheels will be in Rockford one day a week and distribute 6 frozen additional meals for those who participate in the program. Those who are house-bound would have their meals delivered to them by local volunteers. Arrangements are being made to prepare the meals at the Fairfield Care facility (former Fairfield Good Samaritan Center) as this kitchen complies with the Spokane Regional Health District regulations. The meals would then be served at the RCC and the 6 frozen meals would be taken home for the rest of the week.
The projected time to begin Meals on Wheels in Rockford is around the last of December or first of January, 2011. The list of names of people in the community who need meals brought to them and those who would come to the RCC for their meals are being gathered. Volunteers are also needed to take the meals to the house-bound.
If you or someone you know will benefit from this program or would like to volunteer, please call Mary-Lou at (509) 291-3146 for more information.
Pam is looking at four possible places in Rockford that are acceptable to set up the operation. The McIntosh Grange buildng, Rockford United Methodist Church and the St Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall were looked at but it was decided to serve the meals in the Community Center which is also in line with the RCC mission of helping those in the Rockford area in need of assistance.
Pam said that Meals on Wheels will be in Rockford one day a week and distribute 6 frozen additional meals for those who participate in the program. Those who are house-bound would have their meals delivered to them by local volunteers. Arrangements are being made to prepare the meals at the Fairfield Care facility (former Fairfield Good Samaritan Center) as this kitchen complies with the Spokane Regional Health District regulations. The meals would then be served at the RCC and the 6 frozen meals would be taken home for the rest of the week.
The projected time to begin Meals on Wheels in Rockford is around the last of December or first of January, 2011. The list of names of people in the community who need meals brought to them and those who would come to the RCC for their meals are being gathered. Volunteers are also needed to take the meals to the house-bound.
If you or someone you know will benefit from this program or would like to volunteer, please call Mary-Lou at (509) 291-3146 for more information.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Rockford Community Center Meeting Minutes August 16, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Chair Lorrie Pope
Members present were Mary-Lou Benson, Tom Pope, Lorrie Pope, Scott Christiansen, Susan Gallagher, Todd Hart, Micki Harnois, Linda Clark-Evans, Phil Evans, Vivian Plank, Sean Hart and Jake Benson
Minutes from August 2, 2010 meeting were approved as presented.
A suggestion was brought up that we have a separate section of the meeting to discuss Horizons projects. It was noted that everything that the RCC is involved in a Horizons project because the community center, community gardens and communications were the three sections of the project.
The discussion about the youth activities was tabled.
Communications:
Advertising was discussed for the next year. More signs of smaller size are needed- a banner that reads "Rockford Community Center" on the first line and "A Horizons Community" on the second line. There should be more advertising in the local papers and balloons located near activities.
Community Center:
Old Business:
Phil Evans gave a report about the time at the rest stop on US 395 south of Ritzville. There was a profit of $149.00.
Sean Hart gasve a report on the dance that was held on August 6, 2010. It was not well attended due to the lack of notification. There was one citizen complaint about the music being too loud for the kids' hearing.
New Business:
There are two cordless phones that were purchased and are charged and ready to go. The phone lines have been installed. It was decided that on Tuesday, August 17th, Sean and Jake will assist in pulling wires through the wall and Tom will connect them. The phone number of the RCC is (509) 291-3605. It will be for local service only.
Phil presented a calendar for scheduling of the staff at the RCC. He will call those who have volunteered to staff.
Mary-Lou presented the list of those who have passed the background check. Scott will provide the names of those who were done through the Sheriff's Fairfield SCOPE office.
First Step Internet has hooked up the wiring. A shelf is needed to place the equipment.
PAML has not returned Vivian's request for used computers at this time. She will email them again, ask for a time frame and model number of the laptops that will be given to the RCC.
Diane Woodman has a pool table to donate that needs no work. It was suggested that it be looked at and determined if it the same type and in better condition than the one we already have and if it has a slate surface. The question arose as to what we will do with the one we now have. Storage was discussed as well as possibly renting a unit from Ashford Storage. Todd will look into a deal that Paul Sifford might offer on a unit.
Todd will contact his insurance carrier to find out the policy regarding having a pellet stove for heat.
Micki mentioned that she has the Horizon board that was displayed at last year's Southeast Spokane County Fair in Rockford. Linda has the Community Center display ans she will combine the two displays to present in the Ag Building during this year's Fair. Lorrie and Tom will set up a table outside the RCC during the "3 on 3" basketball tournament. Phil will staff an RCC booth beside the food booths in the Fairgrounds.
Phil will research tree nurseries to find out the prices of wreaths. Vivian requested that the wreaths be pre-sold to prevent the stock left over as last year. It was determined that the money will be collected at the time of ordering.
Recycling was also discussed as a fund raising activity.
Todd stated that he intends to be in his store at least for two more years. The lease for RCC is from June 1st to May 31st. His store remaining open will depend on the voter approval of two initiatives proposed this election regarding the privatization of liquor sales.
Mary-Lou reported that the farmer's market was almost completely sold out on August 14th.
Phil discussed a CD he had to view entitled "Business Plan for Non-Profit".
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm
Mary-Lou Benson
Secretary
Members present were Mary-Lou Benson, Tom Pope, Lorrie Pope, Scott Christiansen, Susan Gallagher, Todd Hart, Micki Harnois, Linda Clark-Evans, Phil Evans, Vivian Plank, Sean Hart and Jake Benson
Minutes from August 2, 2010 meeting were approved as presented.
A suggestion was brought up that we have a separate section of the meeting to discuss Horizons projects. It was noted that everything that the RCC is involved in a Horizons project because the community center, community gardens and communications were the three sections of the project.
The discussion about the youth activities was tabled.
Communications:
Advertising was discussed for the next year. More signs of smaller size are needed- a banner that reads "Rockford Community Center" on the first line and "A Horizons Community" on the second line. There should be more advertising in the local papers and balloons located near activities.
Community Center:
Old Business:
Phil Evans gave a report about the time at the rest stop on US 395 south of Ritzville. There was a profit of $149.00.
Sean Hart gasve a report on the dance that was held on August 6, 2010. It was not well attended due to the lack of notification. There was one citizen complaint about the music being too loud for the kids' hearing.
New Business:
There are two cordless phones that were purchased and are charged and ready to go. The phone lines have been installed. It was decided that on Tuesday, August 17th, Sean and Jake will assist in pulling wires through the wall and Tom will connect them. The phone number of the RCC is (509) 291-3605. It will be for local service only.
Phil presented a calendar for scheduling of the staff at the RCC. He will call those who have volunteered to staff.
Mary-Lou presented the list of those who have passed the background check. Scott will provide the names of those who were done through the Sheriff's Fairfield SCOPE office.
First Step Internet has hooked up the wiring. A shelf is needed to place the equipment.
PAML has not returned Vivian's request for used computers at this time. She will email them again, ask for a time frame and model number of the laptops that will be given to the RCC.
Diane Woodman has a pool table to donate that needs no work. It was suggested that it be looked at and determined if it the same type and in better condition than the one we already have and if it has a slate surface. The question arose as to what we will do with the one we now have. Storage was discussed as well as possibly renting a unit from Ashford Storage. Todd will look into a deal that Paul Sifford might offer on a unit.
Todd will contact his insurance carrier to find out the policy regarding having a pellet stove for heat.
Micki mentioned that she has the Horizon board that was displayed at last year's Southeast Spokane County Fair in Rockford. Linda has the Community Center display ans she will combine the two displays to present in the Ag Building during this year's Fair. Lorrie and Tom will set up a table outside the RCC during the "3 on 3" basketball tournament. Phil will staff an RCC booth beside the food booths in the Fairgrounds.
Phil will research tree nurseries to find out the prices of wreaths. Vivian requested that the wreaths be pre-sold to prevent the stock left over as last year. It was determined that the money will be collected at the time of ordering.
Recycling was also discussed as a fund raising activity.
Todd stated that he intends to be in his store at least for two more years. The lease for RCC is from June 1st to May 31st. His store remaining open will depend on the voter approval of two initiatives proposed this election regarding the privatization of liquor sales.
Mary-Lou reported that the farmer's market was almost completely sold out on August 14th.
Phil discussed a CD he had to view entitled "Business Plan for Non-Profit".
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm
Mary-Lou Benson
Secretary
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Free Summer Activities
We are so fortunate to have many events this summer for the whole family and they do not cost a cent.
Wednesday Afternoons--Summer Swim Program @ Tekoa Pool
Wednesday Nights--Basketball in the Park @ 8:00pm
Thursday Nights--Movies in the Park @ dusk (free popcorn and pop)
August 6th 7-11pm --Youth Dance in the Park
August 21st 11am-3pm-- Hot Rockford Nights Car Show/Swap Meet in the Park
August 21st 7pm--Free Piano Concert by recording artist John Nilsen @ Rockford United Methodist Church
Other activities:
Farmers Market in the park on Saturdays from 9-3
Wednesday Afternoons--Summer Swim Program @ Tekoa Pool
Wednesday Nights--Basketball in the Park @ 8:00pm
Thursday Nights--Movies in the Park @ dusk (free popcorn and pop)
August 6th 7-11pm --Youth Dance in the Park
August 21st 11am-3pm-- Hot Rockford Nights Car Show/Swap Meet in the Park
August 21st 7pm--Free Piano Concert by recording artist John Nilsen @ Rockford United Methodist Church
Other activities:
Farmers Market in the park on Saturdays from 9-3
Rockford Community Center Open House
There will be an open house in the new Rockford Community Center (RCC) on Sunday, August 1st from 2-4 pm. It is located at the southeast corner of Emma Street and First Street in the same building as Cindy Lou's Dog Grooming. There will be refreshments and a mini tour of the facility. RCC has recently received 501 c 3 nonprofit status. Please come and see the beneficial community facilty.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Minutes of July 5, 2010 Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 6:34pm by Chairperson Lorrie Pope
In attendance was Mary-Lou Benson, Todd Hart, Sean Hart, Levi Pereira, Phil Evans, Tom Pope, Lorrie Pope, Patrick Malone, Micki Harnois, Beryl Childs and Vivian Plank.
The June 21, 2010 minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report (all in checking) RCC $339.75
501c 3 $9,865.00
$135.00 was withdrawn from 501c 3 account to pay for the Money Management Class for Certification as Money Managers that was attended by Mary-Lou Benson, Vivian Plank and Linda Thomas.
The officers were introduced and each gave a brief resume.
The by-laws were examined and amendments and deletions were discussed. Mary-Lou will rewrite them as proposed and will present at the August 2, 2010 meeting.
Old Business
Vivian talked about the Money Management Class that she and others attended. A session will be held for members at a later date.
The Farmers Market made a profit of $73.90 last Saturday.
A fund raiser for the farmers' market through the RCC was presented by Lorrie Pope. She suggested that a special coffee be purchased and sold at the market under its' own label. It was suggested that the coffee be tried first to see if it would be accepted by the market patrons.
The Community Center has furniture and some of the painting has been done.
Todd noted that there is more work to be done and asked those who can do so to help.
The Community Gardens have been planted and are growing. Some tomato plants had to be replaced.
The youth car wash that was held last Saturday netted $40.00.
New Business
Micki talked about the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) conference in Vancouver, WA that she recently attended. The Horizons program was presented and was a hit and peaked the interest of several communities of all sizes throughout the state.
A brief synopsis of the 18-month Horizon's Poverty Reduction Program was presented and the short and long term goals for Community Center, Communications and Community Gardens was discussed. The goals that have been met were identified and those not completed remain on the list.
New short term goals identified for the Community Center include:
1. The Center will be up and running by it's open house date
2. The computers will be functioning
3. The pool table will be fixed
4. The Community Center will have a web site of its' own
5. Open House will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 2-4pm.
Phil has secured a time for serving refreshments at the Hatton-Coulee Rest Area located at the junction of US Hwy 395 and SR Hwy 26. The date is August 6-8, 2010. He and Linda (Clark-Evans) will staff it all three days and may have help with some of the youth. He is asking for donations of cookies from members. There is a chance that he may also be able to secure the spot on June 20-22, 2011. This will be discussed at a later date.
Patrick talked about grants that are available on the website www.Grants.gov that are municipal grants but federally funded. He also advised the Board to make decisions as one body in regard to programs, grants, etc. so there is accountability.
There will be a two hour mind mapping event that will evaluate the progress of the Rockford Horizons program. This will be held on July 20th at 6pm in the St Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall located on south River Street. Food and refreshments will be served. It is intended that everyone who participated in the program will be contacted and invited to attend as well as the general population of Rockford.
Grants offered by the National Gardening Association and Home Depot were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson
Secretary
In attendance was Mary-Lou Benson, Todd Hart, Sean Hart, Levi Pereira, Phil Evans, Tom Pope, Lorrie Pope, Patrick Malone, Micki Harnois, Beryl Childs and Vivian Plank.
The June 21, 2010 minutes were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report (all in checking) RCC $339.75
501c 3 $9,865.00
$135.00 was withdrawn from 501c 3 account to pay for the Money Management Class for Certification as Money Managers that was attended by Mary-Lou Benson, Vivian Plank and Linda Thomas.
The officers were introduced and each gave a brief resume.
The by-laws were examined and amendments and deletions were discussed. Mary-Lou will rewrite them as proposed and will present at the August 2, 2010 meeting.
Old Business
Vivian talked about the Money Management Class that she and others attended. A session will be held for members at a later date.
The Farmers Market made a profit of $73.90 last Saturday.
A fund raiser for the farmers' market through the RCC was presented by Lorrie Pope. She suggested that a special coffee be purchased and sold at the market under its' own label. It was suggested that the coffee be tried first to see if it would be accepted by the market patrons.
The Community Center has furniture and some of the painting has been done.
Todd noted that there is more work to be done and asked those who can do so to help.
The Community Gardens have been planted and are growing. Some tomato plants had to be replaced.
The youth car wash that was held last Saturday netted $40.00.
New Business
Micki talked about the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) conference in Vancouver, WA that she recently attended. The Horizons program was presented and was a hit and peaked the interest of several communities of all sizes throughout the state.
A brief synopsis of the 18-month Horizon's Poverty Reduction Program was presented and the short and long term goals for Community Center, Communications and Community Gardens was discussed. The goals that have been met were identified and those not completed remain on the list.
New short term goals identified for the Community Center include:
1. The Center will be up and running by it's open house date
2. The computers will be functioning
3. The pool table will be fixed
4. The Community Center will have a web site of its' own
5. Open House will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 2-4pm.
Phil has secured a time for serving refreshments at the Hatton-Coulee Rest Area located at the junction of US Hwy 395 and SR Hwy 26. The date is August 6-8, 2010. He and Linda (Clark-Evans) will staff it all three days and may have help with some of the youth. He is asking for donations of cookies from members. There is a chance that he may also be able to secure the spot on June 20-22, 2011. This will be discussed at a later date.
Patrick talked about grants that are available on the website www.Grants.gov that are municipal grants but federally funded. He also advised the Board to make decisions as one body in regard to programs, grants, etc. so there is accountability.
There will be a two hour mind mapping event that will evaluate the progress of the Rockford Horizons program. This will be held on July 20th at 6pm in the St Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall located on south River Street. Food and refreshments will be served. It is intended that everyone who participated in the program will be contacted and invited to attend as well as the general population of Rockford.
Grants offered by the National Gardening Association and Home Depot were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson
Secretary
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Movies in the Park start June 17th
It is that time again for summer family fun! One way to enjoy the warm evenings is to watch one of the movies in the Rockford City Park. They are shown on Thursday nights starting at dusk and are rated G, PG or PG-13 (with prior approval by the committee). There is free popcorn and pop donated by local businesses and organizations. It is fun to watch families settle in with their lawn chairs and blankets, forgetting all their cares for a couple hours. The one drawback is that younger kids still have to be taught to pick up their litter instead of others doing it for them. Hopefully this year it will be different. I have missed 3 movies since this activity has been happening (3-4 years?). Movies have included Sandlot, The World's Fastest Indian, RV, August Rush and Nim's Island. Most of the time cartoons are shown first.
Come join us for a fun memorable experience!
Come join us for a fun memorable experience!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Rockford Community Center/Horizons June 7, 2010 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:40pm by Chairman Todd Hart
In attendance were Mary-Lou Benson, Vivian Plank, Lorrie Pope, Tom Pope, Todd Hart, Billy Lafferty, Sean Hart and Micki Harnois
The minutes of the May 17th meeting were approved.
There is a total of $10,847.97 in the checking account and no grant funds have been spent.
Community Center
Plans are being made for a work party to do the following: bolt the bookcases in place; spackle the holes in the sport activity wall; paint the "movie screen" wall, sport activity wall, entrance wall,and book shelves; move the half-wall; sand the computer tables; set up the computers; set up the TV/DVD/VCR; retrofit the overhead lights and paint the ceiling; measure the "social area" floor for carpeting; set up the sports equipment and stock the bookcases and shelves. The work party will be on Monday evenings after the meetings or when enough people are available to help with the moving and the lifting.
Things needed for the work party: a) paint (1 gallon flat latex for the "movie screen" wall, 5 gallons cream semi-gloss washable for entry and sports area and 5 gallons of white ceiling paint), b) computer router and c) computer software.
Todd Hart and Tom Pope will change the lights. Avista will give a $25 rebate for each light replaced.
Background checks for all adults assisting with Community Center activities will be started once the consent forms are signed.
There was discussion regarding a banner for the Farmer' Market as well as the Rockford Community Center. We will check on a price for the Farmers' Market banner.
Community Gardens
The Farmers' Market made a profit of $47 with 3 vendors present.
The vendors from last year were sent letters and some completed forms have been received.
Mary-Lou Benson gave a mini-training on how to operate the produce scale and figure out pricing of items for the Farmers' Market.
Those who have expressed an interest in helping with planting have been notified and are "on call" until the ground is dry enough.
There was $201 spent on the triangle plot located in front of the restrooms at the park. Keith Wigen began the construction of the first tier wall and it will be finished once it quits raining. Keith has the full list of plantings which includes tomato, pepper and seed potato starts.
Communication
The Town has elected to stay with the present webmasters
There are lists of businesses on the web that can be accessed and linked with the RCC/Horizons page.
A free community dinner was held on May 27th at the Rockford Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with 37 people being fed. This will continue with the St Joseph Catholic Church participating in the preparations. It will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm.
Vivian Plank is doing the overview of the paperwork for all our projects.
The short term plans that have been achieved are: 1) having the web page up and running, 2) the community calendar is now included in the town utility bill and is available at the local businesses, 3) the second year for the community gardens is now and they are ready for planting and 4) the Rockford Community Center now has a "home" with preparations being made to accommodate the activities that will be offered.
Those nominated for new officers include:
Chair-Lorrie Pope
Vice-Chair -Todd Hart
Secretary-Mary-Lou Benson
Treasurer-Vivian Plank
Youth Chair- vacant
Vice-Youth Chair-Sean Hart
There were no other nominations.
State Representive Susan Fagan with the 9th Legislative District will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on June 21st.
The next RCC/Horizons meeting will be on July 5, 2010 at 6:30pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson, Secretary
In attendance were Mary-Lou Benson, Vivian Plank, Lorrie Pope, Tom Pope, Todd Hart, Billy Lafferty, Sean Hart and Micki Harnois
The minutes of the May 17th meeting were approved.
There is a total of $10,847.97 in the checking account and no grant funds have been spent.
Community Center
Plans are being made for a work party to do the following: bolt the bookcases in place; spackle the holes in the sport activity wall; paint the "movie screen" wall, sport activity wall, entrance wall,and book shelves; move the half-wall; sand the computer tables; set up the computers; set up the TV/DVD/VCR; retrofit the overhead lights and paint the ceiling; measure the "social area" floor for carpeting; set up the sports equipment and stock the bookcases and shelves. The work party will be on Monday evenings after the meetings or when enough people are available to help with the moving and the lifting.
Things needed for the work party: a) paint (1 gallon flat latex for the "movie screen" wall, 5 gallons cream semi-gloss washable for entry and sports area and 5 gallons of white ceiling paint), b) computer router and c) computer software.
Todd Hart and Tom Pope will change the lights. Avista will give a $25 rebate for each light replaced.
Background checks for all adults assisting with Community Center activities will be started once the consent forms are signed.
There was discussion regarding a banner for the Farmer' Market as well as the Rockford Community Center. We will check on a price for the Farmers' Market banner.
Community Gardens
The Farmers' Market made a profit of $47 with 3 vendors present.
The vendors from last year were sent letters and some completed forms have been received.
Mary-Lou Benson gave a mini-training on how to operate the produce scale and figure out pricing of items for the Farmers' Market.
Those who have expressed an interest in helping with planting have been notified and are "on call" until the ground is dry enough.
There was $201 spent on the triangle plot located in front of the restrooms at the park. Keith Wigen began the construction of the first tier wall and it will be finished once it quits raining. Keith has the full list of plantings which includes tomato, pepper and seed potato starts.
Communication
The Town has elected to stay with the present webmasters
There are lists of businesses on the web that can be accessed and linked with the RCC/Horizons page.
A free community dinner was held on May 27th at the Rockford Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with 37 people being fed. This will continue with the St Joseph Catholic Church participating in the preparations. It will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm.
Vivian Plank is doing the overview of the paperwork for all our projects.
The short term plans that have been achieved are: 1) having the web page up and running, 2) the community calendar is now included in the town utility bill and is available at the local businesses, 3) the second year for the community gardens is now and they are ready for planting and 4) the Rockford Community Center now has a "home" with preparations being made to accommodate the activities that will be offered.
Those nominated for new officers include:
Chair-Lorrie Pope
Vice-Chair -Todd Hart
Secretary-Mary-Lou Benson
Treasurer-Vivian Plank
Youth Chair- vacant
Vice-Youth Chair-Sean Hart
There were no other nominations.
State Representive Susan Fagan with the 9th Legislative District will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on June 21st.
The next RCC/Horizons meeting will be on July 5, 2010 at 6:30pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Lou Benson, Secretary
Monday, May 10, 2010
Rockford Community Center receives 501 c 3 status!
After many months of hard work and organizing the stacks of paperwork for the IRS, RCC has become non profit and tax exempt. Vivian Plank and Mary-Lou Benson (with expert advice from Linda Thomas) have succeeded in achieving the most important step in the Rockford Horizons program and in our strategic plan. This is the beginning of a worth-while venture of establishing programs beneficial to those of poverty in Rockford. Be sure to thank them for their hard work as well as those who have been dedicated for the last 18 months to the Horizons program.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
WSU Sociology Students at Work for You!
Sociology 433, an undergraduate class at Washington State University, has been researching options and resources for topics that are important to your rural communities as you work to reduce poverty. Topics include: affordable housing, neighborhood safety, youth activities and much, much more.
Your community may be in contact with one of these teams, but all of their research may be relevant to the issues you are addressing. Click to the Horizons website http://www.horizons.wsu.edu/project/horizons3/community.html to read about their work.
Your community may be in contact with one of these teams, but all of their research may be relevant to the issues you are addressing. Click to the Horizons website http://www.horizons.wsu.edu/project/horizons3/community.html to read about their work.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Horizons Leadership Meeting- January 4, 2010
Present: Todd Hart, Mary-Lou Benson, Vivian Plank, Sean Hart, Micki Harnois, Jeff Barrett
Called to order at 6:45 pm.
Community Gardens:
There will be a separate garden meeting soon to plan the crops, placement, discuss what we learned from last year, raised beds, greenhouse covering.
Keith Wigen has said that the church garden (#2) should be expanded. There is also a need for more "weeders" this year.
The raised beds that are made of pine should be lined with plastic.
Micki said that there are water meters available but need to be adapted which Todd agreed to do. The twelve meters were donated by Consolidated Irrigation District #19 in Spokane Valley.
The Osterberg's have a heated greenhouse that may be available for use.
The tomato/peper crop in the Stevenson's garden (#3) will need weeding and care. Terry Bennett did it last year and will take a much deserved break.
The people who volunteered last year will be notified and asked to participate this year.
Farmers Market:
It was suggested that there be a sign-up book for the visitors to the market so they can be contacted and sent a thank you.
The vendors from last year will be contacted by letter.
Mary-Lou and Vivian will attend the Washington State Farmers' Market Association Convention in Tacoma again this year.
Placemats:
We need to determine: 1) the printing cost, 2) will the two restaurants/bars (Fredneck's and the Harvest Moon) be willing to buy them, 3) how are we going to get advertisements and 4) how much will the charge be for ads?
Micki will be attending and presenting at the Horizons state-wide conference on March 19th and 20th in Moses Lake.
Mary-Lou Benson
Facilitator
Called to order at 6:45 pm.
Community Gardens:
There will be a separate garden meeting soon to plan the crops, placement, discuss what we learned from last year, raised beds, greenhouse covering.
Keith Wigen has said that the church garden (#2) should be expanded. There is also a need for more "weeders" this year.
The raised beds that are made of pine should be lined with plastic.
Micki said that there are water meters available but need to be adapted which Todd agreed to do. The twelve meters were donated by Consolidated Irrigation District #19 in Spokane Valley.
The Osterberg's have a heated greenhouse that may be available for use.
The tomato/peper crop in the Stevenson's garden (#3) will need weeding and care. Terry Bennett did it last year and will take a much deserved break.
The people who volunteered last year will be notified and asked to participate this year.
Farmers Market:
It was suggested that there be a sign-up book for the visitors to the market so they can be contacted and sent a thank you.
The vendors from last year will be contacted by letter.
Mary-Lou and Vivian will attend the Washington State Farmers' Market Association Convention in Tacoma again this year.
Placemats:
We need to determine: 1) the printing cost, 2) will the two restaurants/bars (Fredneck's and the Harvest Moon) be willing to buy them, 3) how are we going to get advertisements and 4) how much will the charge be for ads?
Micki will be attending and presenting at the Horizons state-wide conference on March 19th and 20th in Moses Lake.
Mary-Lou Benson
Facilitator
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
North Palouse Community Food Bank
The North Palouse Community Food Bank is accessible to all people in need that live in the Rockford, Fairfield, Waverly and Latah area. It is located behind the Fairfield Fire Station on Railroad Street.
The Hours of Operation are as follows:
November 2009
Saturday, November 14th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday, November 19th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 28th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
December 2009
Saturday, December 12th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday, December 17th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 26th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For emergency needs at times other than scheduled hours of operation, you may call (509) 283-4250 or (509) 844-8551
They will be distributing holidays baskets to many families throughout the area.
The Hours of Operation are as follows:
November 2009
Saturday, November 14th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday, November 19th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 28th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
December 2009
Saturday, December 12th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday, December 17th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 26th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
For emergency needs at times other than scheduled hours of operation, you may call (509) 283-4250 or (509) 844-8551
They will be distributing holidays baskets to many families throughout the area.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Stategic Poverty Reduction Plan (2009-2012)
The following is a summary of the visioning sessions which identify the strategies that were most likely to succeed.Short Term (2009-2010)
Grow a flourishing community garden
Improved nutrition and food quality in the community
Create/update community calendar
Identify wireless/broadband customer base
Create community access center
Sponsor venues to show what town wants and will support through a
"floating" center
Create the Rock Creek Internet Cafe
Intermediate Term (2010-2011)
Educate people to use garden produce in nutritious and affordable ways and to
preserve the surplus
Create/expand town website
Identify wireless/broadband suppliers
Keep Horizons Blog up-to-date
Long Term (2011-2012)
Grow surplus food to be given to area food bank to help others and for
sale at Farmers Market
Negotiate a mutually agreeable boradband/wireless contract
Create a town placemat
Plan, finance, build/buy our own community center building
Grow a flourishing community garden
Improved nutrition and food quality in the community
Create/update community calendar
Identify wireless/broadband customer base
Create community access center
Sponsor venues to show what town wants and will support through a
"floating" center
Create the Rock Creek Internet Cafe
Intermediate Term (2010-2011)Educate people to use garden produce in nutritious and affordable ways and to
preserve the surplus
Create/expand town website
Identify wireless/broadband suppliers
Keep Horizons Blog up-to-date
Long Term (2011-2012)
Grow surplus food to be given to area food bank to help others and for
sale at Farmers Market
Negotiate a mutually agreeable boradband/wireless contract
Create a town placemat
Plan, finance, build/buy our own community center building
Friday, August 7, 2009
RAINY MOVIE NITE IN ROCKFORD
Last nite was the "Movie in the Park". Due to lightening, thunder and eventually torrential rain, the main Fair building bacame the local theater. The projector screen was hung on a "make shift" wall and 75+ people of all ages sat on benches and lawn chairs and watched a great movie- "Race to Witch Mountain". Free popcorn and pop was served at intermission. Great community teamwork was performed to make this great family event happen. Rain or shine-we will still have Thursday "Movie Nite".
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Community Gardens thrive
Update from Keith & Linda Wigen, Community Garden team leaders.
"Dear Gardners, The gardens are in and growing well. Thanks to all who helped to plant them. There are three in all -- one next to the Catholic Church, one next to Kit and Dell Stevenson's house (Lake & Maple), and one on the highway going toward Worley, next to Lonny and Linda Thomas's house (A & 1st St.)
"Now that they are growing, we need weeders to keep them in good shape. Please do your share. We won't be setting up schedules for weeding, but are putting you on your honor to take an hour or so a week at your convenience and at the garden of your choice to hoe or pull weeds. Also, in the garden near the church, the lettuce and radishes are ready for picking. Please take what you can use.
"On Thursday, August 6th, we will be having a "weed & feed" at the garden next to the Catholic Church. Please join us. Bring a potluck dish to share and we'll weed awhile and then we'll eat. It will be a good chance to get to know each other better and also to share ideas. We'll meet at six o'clock.
"Thanks for your interest in our gardening project and your continued support. As before, if you have questions, you can call Keith or Linda Wigen at 291-3602, or Todd Hart at 291-4601.
"Your fellow gardeners. "
"Dear Gardners, The gardens are in and growing well. Thanks to all who helped to plant them. There are three in all -- one next to the Catholic Church, one next to Kit and Dell Stevenson's house (Lake & Maple), and one on the highway going toward Worley, next to Lonny and Linda Thomas's house (A & 1st St.)
"Now that they are growing, we need weeders to keep them in good shape. Please do your share. We won't be setting up schedules for weeding, but are putting you on your honor to take an hour or so a week at your convenience and at the garden of your choice to hoe or pull weeds. Also, in the garden near the church, the lettuce and radishes are ready for picking. Please take what you can use.
"On Thursday, August 6th, we will be having a "weed & feed" at the garden next to the Catholic Church. Please join us. Bring a potluck dish to share and we'll weed awhile and then we'll eat. It will be a good chance to get to know each other better and also to share ideas. We'll meet at six o'clock.
"Thanks for your interest in our gardening project and your continued support. As before, if you have questions, you can call Keith or Linda Wigen at 291-3602, or Todd Hart at 291-4601.
"Your fellow gardeners. "
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Please attend: Important meeting
Mary-Lou Benson, Team Leader, Horizons Poverty Project said, "Important decisions about upcoming projects that affect area residents will be made tonight."
Benson urges all Rockford residents to attend the meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Harvest Moon Banquet Room.
The agenda includes reviewing Horizons' team leader strategic planning, and selecting which of the outlined projects will be adopted to move forward.
Patrick Malone (MS/PCED), WSU Extension-Horizons Community Coach will be there to guide discussions and offer advice.
Benson urges all Rockford residents to attend the meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Harvest Moon Banquet Room.
The agenda includes reviewing Horizons' team leader strategic planning, and selecting which of the outlined projects will be adopted to move forward.
Patrick Malone (MS/PCED), WSU Extension-Horizons Community Coach will be there to guide discussions and offer advice.
Friday, October 8, 2004
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