North Idaho Briefs January 25, 2012

| January 25, 2012 8:15 PM

Home repair help available

COEUR d'ALENE - Help for home repairs is available to qualifying Coeur d'Alene homeowners based on income.

The Emergency Minor Home Repair and Accessibility Improvement Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for a range of work, including electrical, plumbing, sewer, water, heating, and even a leaky roof.

Renata McLeod, city project coordinator, said the program is federally funded by Community Development Block Grant money.

There is about $40,000 available this year. The city helps about 8-10 homeowners a year. Assistance is based on income. For example, the maximum income for a three-person household is $41,350.

The city contracts with the Panhandle Area Council for administration of the program.

Info: 772-0584 or www.pacni.org

Hydromanicscalendars for sale

The Hydromanics have published an 18-month calendar featuring color photos of the recent Hydroplane Regattas held in Coeur d'Alene along with color vintage hydroplane photographs.

The calendars are a fundraiser for the Museum of North Idaho. They cost $20 and are available at Tobler Marina in Hayden, Angel Gallery at 423 Sherman, The Yacht Club on Blackwell Island, Red Lion Templin's in Post Falls and Specialty Recreation at 910 W. Kathleen Ave.

They're also available by mail from the Museum of North Idaho, P.O. Box 812, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-0812. $20 includes shipping. Or order online at www.museumni.org.

Contact the museum at 664-3448 or [email protected].