Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Commission

• 2005 Projects
• COMPLETED: Jan. 2005 – Eight “Prom Appropriate” Dance Sessions were provided for Kendrick High School students.  Melanie Malm, from the University of Idaho taught the Saturday sessions.  A total of 26 students learned to dance the two-step, foxtrot, western swing, waltz, polka and hip hop.  Mrs. Rush, a teacher at the high school, made this project a reality by seeing a need and connecting with us to make it happen.

• COMPLETED: Feb. 15, 2005 - Todd Green a Musician and educator of 20 international instruments provided three concerts in our valley.  Both the Kendrick High School, and the Juliaetta Elementary School students enjoyed a “show and tell” assembly program, and a final evening community concert was combined with a social event for the Juliaetta Community Library.  Refreshments and raffling of 25 donated artist items followed the music a for library fund raising.  Mrs. Gertje, the school's music teacher, and the Friends of the Juliaetta Community Library helped organize this day of events.

• COMPLETED: May 28, 2005 - Local Tramway Production (DVD/) –Marsha Schoeffler.  This local informational production on Kendrick and Juliaetta individually unique Tramway's was available for viewing and purchase at the Kendrick Depot during the Locust Blossom Art Show and Sale.  It continues to be available through the K-J Arts Committee.
• COMPLETED: June 2005 - Ed Corkill Memorial River Trail Enhancement refurbished and installed four original Northern Pacific railroad wayside markers to the16 signs refurbished last year.  A  5.3 mile part of the former Northern Pacific rail line called the Palouse and Lewiston that follows the Potlatch Creek is now the Ed Corkill Memorial River Trail.  A paved bike/walking path runs between and though the towns of Kendrick and Juliaetta.   This year's enhancements also included providing  three waste containers along the trail.  Eight historical informational signs depicting the impact the railroad had to our area's development were installed last year.  Pictures and facts on the interpretative signs relate to the following: Northern Pacific Railroad's time line of events on this rail line beginning in the late 1800's through 1997,  The Kendrick Tramway,  The Juliaetta Tramway, Details of the1910 Kendrick Railroad Yard, The Juliaetta Depot, Interpretative Information on Locomotive Whistle Signals and the explanation of what the refurbished Northern Pacific Railroad wayside markers along the trail means to train crews. Actual railroad rails were used to support the signs.  Northern Pacific Railroad buffs, Kendrick High School Metal Workshop students, local historians and a local rail line as well as grants made this project a reality. 

• COMPLETED: July 2005 - Kendrick's Railroad Yard Water Tower Footing Refurbishing and Preservation was provided.  The footings are over one hundred years old.  They  are located near the City of Kendrick owned Kendrick Depot which was originally built in the early 1900's.  The 1890 Northern Pacific depot design was used that was also used in many other locations throughout the northwest.  The 5.3 mile paved walking/bike path  called the Ed Corkill Memorial River Trail passes by these landmarks.  This path also has eight historical Northern Pacific Railroad informational signs that have been provided and 20 restored Northern Pacific railroad signs to view.
• COMPLETED: September 2005 - Juliaetta Centennial Park Bathroom Wall Tile Project is located in the Juliaetta's Centennial Park.  Donated broken tiles, glass, and memorabilia were used by Kendrick High School students, Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Committee members and other community members to create a mural depicting the Hills of the Palouse.  This work of art can be viewed from the highway.  The Art Club at Kendrick High School and Mrs. Fiske, the art teacher also contributed to this project.
• COMPLETED: Oct. 8, 2005 - Jamming on the Journey  was a community event commemorating Lewis and Clark's, 200 years ago,  near-by passing to the communities of Kendrick and Juliaetta.  Two historical presenters—Pierre Cruzatte and Diane Mallickan, two children's crafts programs, 10 community vendors, and 7 exhibits were enjoyed by many.  This event provided a fund raising opportunity for the vendors involved. 

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