The County Lines

Thu., April 22, 1999

WASHINGTON

ADAMS COUNTY

Ritzville

Former County Prosecutor David Sandhaus just can’t stay out of the courtroom. Sandhaus, who failed in his re-election bid last November, claims in a recently filed $2 million suit that several county elected officials defamed him by damaging his reputation, good name and community standing. He also is charging violation of open public meeting laws and publication of false facts with malice. Two of his former employees are also suing the county for wrongful discharge.

FERRY COUNTY

Republic

To thank the public for years of support, the Stonerose Interpretive Center and Fossil Site will hold an Appreciation Day. The usual fee will be waived and fossil hunters will be allowed to roam the museum and dig at will Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site is open from May through October annually.

GRANT COUNTY

Moses Lake

Sacred Heart Medical Center of Spokane will build a kidney dialysis center next door to Pioneer Medical Center in Moses Lake. Sacred Heart had leased space for a five-bed dialysis unit, but with patient numbers increasing, it needs a larger, more permanent facility.

LINCOLN COUNTY

Harrington

Students at Harrington School are dancing in the aisles today. Musician Jeffrey Sick and the Guarneri Underground will be performing “Music for a New World” for the students. The group performs musical styles from around the globe, blending influences from Ireland, the Middle East, West Africa and New Orleans, among others. An evening performance is slated for 7:30 p.m. at the school. Admission is $3 and goes toward the district’s arts programs.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

Newport

Despite continuing debate over the Quail Manor Assisted Living Center, county commissioners are moving ahead with the project. Resident Robert Reninger, opposed to the current location, has told commissioners he’ll get a judge to stop the project. Reninger feels there is a conflict of interest concerning Commissioner Joel Jacobsen, who owns property near the site.

SPOKANE COUNTY

Spokane

Vegetable gardeners who would like to produce income off their work are invited to attend a seminar at the county’s Cooperative Extension office April 29. The $10 session will be at 6 p.m. at 222 N. Havana. To register, or for information, call Don Dysart at (509) 477-2048, ext. 112.

STEVENS COUNTY

Colville

Works by Colville High School artists at the Northeast Washington Medical Clinic will be shown throughout April. Meanwhile, the Colville Public Library will show bronze and stainless steel works by local artist Jerry McKellar until May.

WHITMAN COUNTY

Pullman

A Washington State University student will share his experiences as a participant in the Northwest Region Model League of Arab States Conference at a Moscow church Sunday. Heshan Al-Qaizi was honored as an outstanding delegate for his performance in the Model Arab League, held in Portland in March. He was part of a WSU-UI delegation representing the country of Oman. He will discuss his research, the growing need for understanding of the Arab culture and his perspective as a native participant among primarily American representatives with the congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Moscow at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

IDAHO

BENEWAH COUNTY

Plummer

The annual Basics of Babysitting program will be at the Wellness Center in Plummer on April 27. Students will learn child care, nutrition, toy safety, crafts, poison safety and fitness for children. The program is sponsored by the Worley Fire District, Worley Ambulance, Benewah Medical Center and the Benewah County Sheriff’s Department. For information, call Gayle Dyer at (208) 686-1545.

BONNER COUNTY

Sandpoint

The Sandpoint Public Works Department will assist residents in disposing items including used batteries, appliances and furniture May 5. Residents must make arrangements to have items picked up with Darlene Edwards at the department by May 4. Items must be separated into metal, household and appliance piles and set on curbs by 3 p.m. May 4. For information or to sign up, call Edwards at (208) 263-3407.

BOUNDARY COUNTY

Bonners Ferry

The Second Chance Animal Adoption Volunteers are looking for foster families to temporarily take in puppies and adult dogs with special needs until permanent homes are found. Dog food and vet care are provided. For information, call Alice Miller at (208) 267-2023.

KOOTENAI COUNTY

Coeur d’Alene

In cooperation with the Kootenai County Extension Office, the Forest Service will apply herbicides to noxious weeds for approximately one week in May or June, depending upon weather conditions. Areas to be treated are adjacent to Bell Bay Campground, Rainy Hill Boat Launch area, Medimont Campground, Forest Roads 453 and 614 in the South Fork Cedar/Beauty Creek drainage, Road 438 in the West Fork drainage, Magee Historic Site, Mullan Road Historic Site, Kit Price Campground, Shoshone Rest Stop and Shoshone Park. For information, contact Kristen Philbrook at Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District, (208) 769-3000.

LATAH COUNTY

Moscow

Two hundred students from the University of Idaho Residence Hall Association painted three homes April 17 for the association’s 10th annual Paint the Palouse project. Six residents applied to have their houses painted, and project leaders decided which houses needed painting the most. Local businesses were contracted to supply materials including paint and brushes.

SHOSHONE COUNTY

Kellogg

A memorial service for miners who died in the 1972 Sunshine Mine fire will be at 11 a.m. May 3. The disaster was among the worst in history of hard-rock mining, killing 91 people. The service will feature music by the Wallace High School choir and a flag salute by the Kellogg High School ROTC. The Rev. Larry Harpel will give the message.

The ceremony will be at the miner’s memorial, located at the Big Creek exit from Interstate 90. The event is being organized by the Steelworkers Union Local 5089.

MONTANA

LINCOLN COUNTY

Libby

A Community Youth Justice Council has been formed as part of Youth Court Services in Lincoln County. The council is made up of adult community members who have been screened and completed a 16-hour training program. Youths and their parents will go before the council if they admit to a misdemeanor or minor felony offense.

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