Harrington News

The Harrington Historic Preservation Commission met this week and voted for the board members, with the new three-year terms being filled by Aileen Sweet, Anita Harman and Karen Allen. These were added to the other board members: Lindsey Harder, Celeste Miller and Ray Harrington. All board members except Harrington were in attendance with also Jerry Allen and Terry Howe. The primary topic of discussion continues to be the 2000+ Revitalization Plan, its update and the requirements of the grant obtained through the Lincoln County Commissioners. Studio Cascade, a consulting firm, has been invited to attend the next meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Harrington Opera

House Activity

The Harrington Opera House was abuzz last week as the art room was readied for the installation of carpeting. New carpet is also slated for the lobby and bathroom hallway. Jay Kane, of Harrington, leveled the flooring where the stadium seats had been when the art room was a handball court. He also hung sheet-rock on the exterior walls of the bathroom that serves the art room. He will be refurbishing and completing the woodwork around the front windows in between music and art classes this week. Bonnie Hardy has finished removing the plaster from the east wall of the auditorium and is working on the south wall this week. She is also refinishing the original wood trim around each of the windows. As she goes along, she is filling the openings around each window, helping to further seal against drafts and to protect the wood.

Harrington School

The Missoula Children's Theater is due to be here March 3 when auditions will take place for two performances of Cinderella on Saturday, March 8, at 3:30 and 6p.m. Some of our students will help with the make-up and staging. All the costumes and stage sets are brought with them.

Harrington Library

Open House

The Harrington Library Board is sponsoring an open house retirement party for Vivienne Schultz who recently retired as librarian. The public is cordially invited to attend and honor Vivienne for her nearly 20 years of service to the Harrington Public Library on Saturday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.

PDA

Harrington Public Development Authority will meet Tuesday, Feb. 28, at which time Chris Harding will be present to discuss plans for the opening of the Harrington Golf & Country Club this spring. President Josh Stewart received a tour of the Hotel Lincoln by Jerry Allen, owner, during this past week and it is expected that he will share that experience at the meeting.