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April 12, 2010 Kootenai fire chief dedicated to service, safety
By Gloria Warnick, Staff WriterShare:  
April 12, 2010 — For Ronald Sampert, the art of providing service to his family, church and community is an ongoing theme.
Ronald Sampert, Fire Chief of Kootenai Country Fire and Rescue is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Contributed Photo.
Concerned about the welfare of his community, Sampert has worked in fire protection for 35 years and currently serves as chief of the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue department. Starting as a firefighter, racing on fire engines to provide emergency help, Ron has worked his way through the ranks of the fire and rescue business. His work, these days, is mostly administrative.
"I get to oversee a budget of over $9 million, 60 full time personnel, 30 volunteers, seven stations and over 40 pieces of apparatus," Sampert said. "We responded to about 4,600 calls last year and covered 114 square miles, give or take a little bit."
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Wholesome Recreational Guide - April 12-17
By Tanya Smith, Staff WriterShare:
April 12, 2010 — Literature festivals, women's health, gardening and crafts for kids are all in our recreational guide this week. Oh, and we can't forget the fact that baseball season has officially begun...
Spokane Women's Show
Cooking demonstrations, live music and dance performances, fashion shows and speakers on women's health will be featured at the Spokane Women's Show April 16-18 at the Convention Center. The event is in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, raising money for breast cancer research. Admission is $7, good for the entire weekend. For more information visit spokanewomensshow.com.
Family Gardening Event
The Liberty Lake Municipal Library will host a Master Gardener presentation, a family event for all ages, on Saturday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. Bring and empty, clear two-liter bottle for a planting activity. Information on how things grow will be presented. The library is located at 23123 E. Mission Avenue in Liberty Lake. For more information visit libertylakewa.gov/library/..
WSU vs. Gonzaga Baseball
The Cougars face the Bulldogs at WSU's Bailey Brayton Field in Pullman on Wednesday April 14, at 5:30 p.m. For tickets call the Athletic Ticket Office 1-800-GO COUGS. For a complete season schedule for either team visit wsucougars.com/sports or gozags.com/sports.
Turn the page this week
Spokane's 12th Annual Get Lit! Festival will take place April 14-21 at various locations in the area. This weeklong literary festival includes readings, workshops, panel discussions, poetry slams, fairs and contests designed to engage residents of the Inland Northwest community in a celebration of the written word. To view the 2010 Festival Calendar and purchase tickets for events visit outreach.ewu.edu/getlit.
Moscow Young People's Arts Festival
The Spring 2010 Young People's Arts Festival is Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at Moscow Junior High School for children ages pre-K (with parent) through 6th graders. Cost is $15 for a half day and $25 for a full day. Courses include Cupcake Decorating, Water Color, Create a Tibetan Mandala, Learn to Bake Springtime Cookies with Wheatberries, Paper Bead Making, Recycled Sculpture, Duct Tape Wallets, 3-D Colorful Hats, Mothers Day Gifts, and more. There will be registration at the door with any remaining openings. Register in advance at the City Hall Arts office at 206 E. Third Street, Moscow, ID or contact kgarrity@ci.moscow.id.us or call 208-883-7036 for more information.
Home Improvement Show
The Spokane Homebuilders Association will sponsor the 11th annual Premier Home Improvement Show this weekend featuring an array of presentations and advice on getting your home into shape for the spring. The show begins Friday, April 16, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana in Spokane Valley. On Saturday, the show is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, go to www.spokanepremiershow.com.
Image of the Week
By Craig Howard, News EditorShare:
April 12, 2010 — 
Earth Day headliner
April 22 may be the day set aside for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, but green themes are prevalent year-round at sites throughout the Inland Northwest including this forest scene at Lincoln Park on Spokane's South Hill. The 51-acre greenspace features a winding bike loop, baseball field and duck pond among other amenities. Photo by Craig Howard.
Do you have a picture you'd like to see as the Latter-day Sentinel's Image of the Week? Send your photo plus a brief description to ldsnews@latterdaysentinel.com. If your image is chosen as the Image of the Week, you'll be notified before it's included in the weekly mailing.
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