Muellers to speak at kNIFVES meeting

Martin and Barbara Mueller founders of MSM Design, will be the guest speakers at the kNIFVES (Northwest Independent Film & Video Entertainment Society) meeting on Sept. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Seasons of Coeur d'Alene, 209 Lakeside Ave.

Martin Mueller won an Oscar for the design and development of the lightweight MSM 9801 camera. MSM Design consulting with IMAX, has yielded groundbreaking 3D filmmaking technology.

Details will be announced of upcoming kNIFVES events and the latest news regionally and nationally regarding film and media. There will also be the opportunity for networking.

The meeting is free to first time visitors. For other visitors who are not members the cost is $5. It's free to members.

Information: kNIFVES.org

Expressions grand re-opening set

Expressions School of Performing Arts invites the public to attend its grand re-opening from 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Visitors can tour the newly built 7,600-square-foot studio at 2825 North Highway 41 in Post Falls.

The new studio comes complete with closed circuit TV viewing, floating "Marley" dance floors, and a cafe offering drinks and snacks. Prizes and a certificate for one year of free dance lessons will be given away.

Visitors may also participate in free sample classes and enjoy free food and face painting.

Information: www.expressionsteamx.com or 457-9022.

Wells Fargo supports USGBC

Wells Fargo & Company has invested $32,500 to support the U.S. Green Building Council Tri-State Chapter's collaborative educational program designed to increase the number of professionals literate in green building practices across Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.

USGBC Idaho received a $12,500 grant as did USGBC Montana. Wyoming received $7,500 for their program.

"Through our community investments, Wells Fargo is supporting clean technology, energy efficient 'greener' buildings, and sustainable agriculture - areas where we see tremendous opportunities for a positive impact in communities that create jobs, and foster a healthier environment," said Dana Reddington, Idaho Region president.

Oregon Avista customers may see price decrease

Natural gas prices for Avista's 95,000 Oregon customers could decrease by 1.2 percent effective Nov. 1, if the Public Utility Commission of Oregon approves the company's annual Purchase Gas Cost Adjustment request filed Wednesday.

PGAs are filed each year to balance the cost of wholesale natural gas purchased by Avista to serve customers with the amount included in rates.

Avista also made three administrative filings Wednesday with the OPUC related to demand side management, intervener funding and commission fees. If all filings including the PGA request are approved, an Avista residential customer using an average 48 therms a month could expect their bill to decrease by 56 cents or 0.9 percent, for a revised monthly bill of $61.60. Other customer groups could also expect a price decrease in a similar range.

Avista's natural gas revenues would decrease by approximately $1.2 million, if the request is approved.

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation receives quality award

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation - Mountain Valley Care and Rehabilitation in Kellogg has been recognized as a 2011 recipient of the Gold - Excellence in Quality National Quality Award presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, a trade organization with approximately 11,000 members nationwide.

Mountain Valley, a Kindred Healthcare facility, is the only 2011 recipient of this distinguished national award, and one of only 11 long-term care providers to have ever received an award at this level.

"The leadership and staff of Mountain Valley represent true trailblazers in the quality journey," said Mark Parkinson, president & CEO of ACHA/NCAL.

This year, more than 1,000 total applications were received from facilities in 46 different states.

The award will be formally presented to Mountain Valley during AHCA/NCAL's 62nd Annual Convention and Exposition on Sept. 18-21 in Las Vegas.

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