Association Services celebrates five years

Association Services Inc., a full-service management company in Coeur d'Alene for Homeowners Associations founded in 2006 by Sherry Lenarz, is celebrating five years in business.

"Specializing in association management is a significant factor in our success," Lenarz said. "By focusing solely on the management of HOAs, condo associations, and mixed-use communities, ASI offers a broader and more in-depth service to our clients."

Beyond handling the finances, ASI assists board members with budgeting, common area maintenance and assessment collections.

ASI has gone from managing two associations in its first year to nearly 30 associations after five years.

Fiscal Manager Jody Dion said Lenarz encourages employees to work from strengths.

"She's the boss, but she empowers us to work through difficult scenarios as a team so that the end result is the best option available," Dion said.

Association Services Inc. is at 1250 Ironwood Drive, Suite 330.

Information: 676-8626

KCFR announces promotions, new hires

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, which serves Post Falls, Dalton Gardens, Fernan Village, Stateline, Huetter and Wolf Lodge, announces several recent promotions and new employees.

Promotions include: Heath Sheppard, division chief training officer; Jeryl Archer, fire marshal; Shaena Dunn, public education/information officer; Bryon Smith, lieutenant; Kaipo Kuehu, engineer; Taylor Carr, firefighter; Jeff Piephoff, firefighter.

New employees include; Peter Holley, firefighter; Kyle Clark, EMT; and Samuel Minney, EMT.

"At KCFR, we are always looking toward the future," Chief Ron Sampert said. "Hiring new personnel and making promotions is something we take very seriously. We are extending to our constituents the best service we can provide, and part of that service is making sure we are hiring and promoting the best people."

Labrador to speak to Post Falls chamber

Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, will speak during the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce's lunch meeting on Tuesday at Red Lion Templin's Hotel.

Labrador will give an update on multiple issues facing Congress. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Cost of the event is $20, which includes lunch. The meeting runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Those interested should register at www.postfallschamber.com by Friday.

Labrador will also hold a town hall meeting on Aug. 23 at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Cd'A street employees earn top honors

The city of Coeur d'Alene Street Department has two employees who recently completed the final level of the Idaho Technology Transfer Center's Road Scholar program.

Eric Killen and Aman Sterling were presented with their Road Master certificates along with a token of recognition at the Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting on Tuesday.

The Road Scholar program recognizes local road and street professionals who have completed a series of training courses.

The Level II, Road Master accomplishment places the Coeur d'Alene employees in a select group of Idaho transportation professionals, according to a press release.

United Silver Corp. to expand board

United Silver Corp. announced Monday that it will expand its board of directors from six members to eight.

Stan Bharti, founder and executive chairman of Forbes & Manhattan, and Peter Tagliamonte, president and CEO of Sulliden Gold Corp., were voted to join the board immediately.

Bharti is a professional mining engineer and has more than 30 years of experience in operations, public markets and finance.

Tagliamonte was previously the president and CEO of Central Sun Mining and chief operating officer of Desert Sun Mining.

"They share our view of the Crescent Silver Project and its tremendous exploration potential," said Chairman and Interim-CEO Graham Clark.

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