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Local Notary Services Available (August 2008)

Sherry Bradley is offering notary services here in SLE. See her ad for details. Sherry will do simple notarizations free for neighbors in SLE, except for a small fee for mileage or travel. Larger or non-SLE notarizations will be charged at normal rates. She is offering this service just to make life easier and save her neighbors some hassles for those small routine notarizations.

Moose Calving Season (July 9)

Moose calving season is well under way, and if you find, or see any new born calves that appear to be alone or abandon, this is not the case. Please just let them be, keep an eye on your dogs (if you have any) and do not interfere. Interference may result in the Mother cow just giving up, and really abandon the new born. We currently have twin moose calves taking up camp in our front yard, and the twins show the (classic) signs of being orphans. We did see them with their Mother, but for that past few days, the moose twins are alone and just resting in the tree line. After some research with the Idaho Fish and Game, it turns out that, shortly after birth, the Mother cow will lick then clean of all scents, and then "stash" their new born in a safe place so that Mother can leave (including her body scent) the general area to feed, and hopefully keep the predators at bay as well. The Mother cow will sometimes return (at night) to nurse them, and then leave for a day or two again. Within a week or two, she will return for her new born to make their way back into the deep woods for their new endeavors.

Thanks, Steve Debbie and Justin Lane.

Meeting Location Change (June 22)

We no longer can use the Senior Center for board meetings. The SLE board meeting will be held at the Library on July 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Watch the website and newsletter for the location of future meetings.

Bills for Truck Purchase (June 13)

Bills have gone out for the special assessment to purchase a new dump truck. Mike Schmidt has expressed concerns about the propriety of billing before the purchase of the truck. Read his letter to the board.

Kitchenware Needed (June 9)

Just after Memorial Day, the Randy Reese residence on Hayden Dr. burned to the ground. Neighbors are collecting kitchen items to help them get settled in their temporary rental home. The good news is that they are going to rebuild and are staying close to the community. They need to equip their kitchen and your unneeded items could help. Drop off items with Trudy Shrigley at 32734 Hayden. You can call first at 623-2671.

New Store in Spirit Lake (Posted June 5)

Our neighbor, Diane Balbi, is associated with the new Stamper's Camp and More in Spirit Lake. See their ad in our new Ads page. Would you like to advertise your business or services. Ads on the website are free.

Want Ads are Back (Posted May 25)

The want ads got lost when the site was redone, but they are back. Send your ads (free to residents) to the webmaster: sle@spiritlakeeast.org.

Lost Dogs (Posted May 2)

Bob Bingham has lost 2 dogs, one is a 2 year old black female, husky and malamute mix. The other is a 5 year old German Shepherd – blue collar. They were seen in SLE on May 1 in the morning. If you see them, phone 360-961-8540. The dogs both have collars, and the female has a rabies tag with a phone # on it for the Nooksak Veterinary clinic in western WA.

More Moose Pictures (Posted April 24)

More moose pictures

Community Garage Sale (Posted April 21)

Is anyone interested in having a community wide garage sale this spring-summer; perhaps in May or June? Please contact Jannet Parker at 623-5156. Pass the word to your friends who don't use the website. I would like to have at least 5 or more families so that it is worth the drive.

New SLE Phone Number (April 14)

In the future, all phone calls to board or committee members will be handled by a voice mail system. The messages will be checked regularly and your call will be acted on or returned by the appropriate person. Call
208-623-6810.