Facilities Management own department again

April 16 saw another change of county departments. The Facilities Management Department, which had been under the auspice of Bill Tensfeld since he took over the fair and facilities duties of Bob Reynolds, has two new faces to maintain and manage county buildings.

"There's a pretty big scope of work that needs to be done," said Brandy Dean of Oakesdale, the new facilities management director. With her is Adam Turnidge of Colton as facilities management superintendent.

Turnidge will primarily handle the daily maintenance of the jail, courthouse, Public Service Building, IT building and Harrison...