The County Lines

Thu., July 23, 1998

FROM FOR THE RECORD (Saturday, July, 25, 1998): Correction Addy grant application: The town of Addy has not yet been awarded grants and loans for a sewer system from the state Department of Ecology, as indicated in Thursday’s County Lines. The entire project is estimated to cost about $2 million, and Addy has applied for a $602,000 grant from the Ecology Department.

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Adams County Othello

Putting up pickles? Canners are invited to test their pressure canner dial gauges for accuracy today. Free testing begins at 8 a.m. at the Othello Senior Center, and will conducted by the WSU Cooperative Extension. For those who cannot make it, take the lid with gauge intact to the Cooperative Extension office in Ephrata any Tuesday in July or August for a checkup.

FERRY COUNTY Republic

With plenty of framing left to be done, the Community Youth Center is in need of help. Being built by volunteers, the center’s concrete work is complete, but there is still much to be done before September. Currently, volunteers are needed for framing and laying blocks. Those with a little extra time and energy are asked to call Cynthia Larsen at 775-2785 for a construction schedule.

GRANT COUNTY Warden

The Warden Beautification Committee’s plans to decorate entrances to town with flowers and antique farm implements are generating controversy. A proposed welcome display that centered on a manure spreader has people talking. While many say the spreader is just a part of local agricultural history, others have turned up their noses, saying that particular piece of equipment may not send the message that town boosters would like to send.

LINCOLN COUNTY Wilbur

Stating that she’s “in heaven,” Ephrata resident Marcia Moon accepted the position of superintendent at the Wilbur School District. Moon is the former administrative assistant and federal programs director at the Ephrata School District. She was chosen from among three finalists. Looking for a home in town, Moon jokes she’s already supporting the school by paying taxes on her weekend cabin on Lake Roosevelt north of Wilbur.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY Metaline Falls

The curtain is going up on the Cutter Theatre’s production of “The King and I.” A Rodgers and Hammerstein musical classic, the play opens tonight. Tickets are $4 and reservations can be made by calling 446-4108. If you miss opening night, the play runs July 24 and 25 and Sept. 4, 5, and 6.

SPOKANE COUNTY Elk

Eastern Washington University student Vicki Hamp of Elk was among 24 to receive a Student Leadership Award for demonstrating leadership qualities. Hamp is a senior majoring in international affairs and government. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1993.

STEVENS COUNTY Addy

Looking for relief from long-term problems with the community septic system, the town of Addy has been awarded $10 million in grants and $20 million in loans from the Washington State Department of Ecology. The money will be used to protect the water quality of the aquifer beneath town.

WHITMAN COUNTY Pullman

The Washington State University Police Department will present citations of valor on Friday to eight officers who were on the front lines during the May 3 riot. A 2 p.m. ceremony in the Cascade Room of WSU’s Compton Union Building will honor Capt. Michael Kenny, Sgt. Scott P. West, Cpl. Michael Larsen, Cpl. Rob Macy, Cpl. Bryan Jacobson and officers Danielle Walker, George McGinty and Kevin Hatley.

Certificates of commendation will also be presented to officers Richard K. Stephens and Theresa M. Memmel for critical support roles during the May 3 incident.

IDAHO

BENEWAH COUNTY St. Maries

A St. Maries man died Sunday after attempting to dive off a cliff into the St. Maries River. Jeffery D. Tomany, 31, was diving Saturday when he failed to reach the water and landed on rocks, said Benewah County Sheriff Joe Blackburn. Tomany is survived by his wife, Jackie Broadbent; a son, Jonathon Connell and daughters Johanna and Janessa Tomany.

BONNER COUNTY Coolin

A series of wildlife programs will continue tonight through Saturday at the Indian Creek amphitheater in Priest Lake State Park.

Presentations begin at 8:30 p.m. There is a $2 vehicle fee for persons not camping in the park.

Priest River

The city will request bids on a proposed local improvement district that would pave about a third of the city’s unpaved streets. The project also would include water, sewer and storm water system improvements. A bid opening is scheduled for Aug. 3, according to engineer Eric Eldenburg of Sewell & Associates.

BOUNDARY COUNTY Bonners Ferry

Don Soldier Eagle has opened a new business, Two Crow Feathers Trading Post, in the Kootenai River Valley. The business, which specializes in Native American products, is north of Bonners Ferry on Highway 95. It offers beadwork jewelry, etchings, herbs and spices. Additional consignment work from other local artisans will be featured in the store.

KOOTENAI COUNTY Coeur d’Alene

“Ed Hume’s Gardening in America” will feature the Coeur d’Alene garden of Mike and Lynn Peters Sunday at 9 a.m. The program features gardens from throughout the nation. Its August programs will include segments on the gardens of Jack and Camie Beebe and Bob and Sandi Bloem. The three gardens recently were included in Coeur d’Alene’s annual garden tour. The program is shown on KXLY-TV, Channel 4.

Worley

Worley Fun Day offers a full day of activities on Aug. 1 at Worley City Park. The event is a fund-raiser aiming to match funds for the application of a $150,000 Idaho Community Development Block Grant. Activities include a parade at 11 a.m., and a 5K fun run starting at 7:30 a.m. in Worley City Park. For more information, call Gayle Dyer at 686-1258.

LATAH COUNTY Potlatch

The Potlatch Arts Council will present the Scenic Six Fiddle Show at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Potlatch High School. Organizers expect more than 50 musicians playing a variety of instruments and styles. Musicians interested in performing should sign in at 5 p.m. Cost for the event is $4 for adults, $2 for youth, and $10 for families. For more information, call Mabel Vogt at 875-0947.

SHOSHONE COUNTY Kellogg

“Edwin T. Dahlberg, Pastor, Peacemaker, Prophet,” the novel detailing Dahlberg’s life and written by his son, Keith Dahlberg, will be available this week at book stores. A book signing will be held Friday from 10 a.m.-noon at The Alpen Haus.

MONTANA

LINCOLN COUNTY Libby

Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Bob Schrenk will be the next director of forest and rangeland management at the Northern Region office in Missoula. Schrenck will replace Dave Spores, who retired at the end of 1997. Schrenk was chosen from among nine applicants.

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