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Adams County Othello

Folks here are saying goodbye to Hiawatha Elementary Principal Rob Phillips. Phillips has taken an administrative position at Amistad Elementary in Kennewick. Originally from Richland, Phillips says he’s always looked for a way home. Phillips was a good choice for the job, since the student population at Amistad is similar to his Othello job.

Ferry County Inchelium

A day-care center in town is no longer a dream. Ground has been broken for the 2,500-square-foot Colville Tribal day-care center. Tribal members, under the eye of Gilbert Desautel Jr. are working hard on the much-needed project. The construction crew not only consists of seasoned building veterans, but those looking to learn. The center should be finished by spring. A similar center is slated for Keller as well.

Grant County Quincy

A second suspect is being sought in the shooting death of 17-year-old Augustine Trevino. Abel Espinoza, 14, is currently in custody, charged with first-degree murder in the spring shooting.

Lincoln County Wilbur

After 35 years as a Fuller Brush salesman, Roy Sassman, 84, has retired. A firm believer in the product, Sassman wore out five cars driving more than half-a-million miles to bring his customers cleaning accessories. In all those miles, Sassman never drove over 45 mph, and was never involved in a wreck. The Davenport native enjoys his retirement haven in Wilbur and hopes another Fuller Brush salesman comes along to take his inventory.

Pend Oreille County Newport

The new Newport city clerk/treasurer is not a new face in the area. William Provost, former Stevens County Auditor and Chewelah City Administrator, has been named to the post. Provost, who says he enjoys city government, has 13 years of experience in the business. He says he’s sure he’ll get a great sense of accomplishment from his new job.

Spokane County Spokane

Bill Zeck, a Spokane architect, was recently appointed by the Spokane City Council to a seat on the Spokane Housing Authority Board. His term will run until March 2004.

Stevens County Colville

A local man and his friend walked away from an ultralight airplane crash here last week. Delbert Hallam was taking friend Sadotoshi Tomizawa for a spin on the aircraft when the winds kicked up. “We couldn’t make it against the wind. We went straight down,” said Tomizawa of his first ultralight ride. Tomizawa sustained a cut on his ankle.

Whitman County Pullman

A garage sale to benefit the Community Action Center capital fund-raising campaign for its new building is scheduled for Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Higginson’s Home Furnishings on Grand Avenue in Pullman. A variety of items will be available, including kitchen appliances, twin beds, towels, bathroom mats, and other household items. For more information, contact the Community Action Center at (509) 334-9147.

IDAHO

Benewah County St. Maries

The Inland Northwest Blood Center will have a blood drive in St. Maries Aug. 19. The blood drive, sponsored by the St. Maries Community Center, will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 707 Main.

Bonner County Sandpoint

Destination: Sandpoint! was awarded a $80,880 grant from the Idaho Travel Council in July. The grant is funded through a 2 percent room tax collected by Idaho motels and campgrounds. Grant funds are matched by local contributions from businesses in tourism and related industries.

Boundary County Bonners Ferry

One hundred blocks have been created for the Centennial Quilt Project by local quilters. The finished quilt will be unveiled at the Bonners Ferry Centennial Celebration Saturday. Raffle tickets will be sold for $25 each to benefit the Boundary County Mental Health Volunteers. The drawing will be at the Boundary County Fair.

Kootenai County Post Falls

The board of directors of the Post Falls Area Chamber of Commerce approved the merger of the Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau into their organization Tuesday. The bureau operates visitor centers at the Prime Outlets in Post Falls and at the Museum of North Idaho in Coeur d’Alene.

Latah County Moscow

University of Idaho physics professor Bob Kearney, College of Education graduate student Scott Graves, and Potlatch School District Superintendent Don Armstrong have developed a project to make the Lewis and Clark Trail accessible from cyberspace.

With the help of a $7.5 million technology challenge grant from the Department of Education, the project aims to help teachers restructure teaching and learning practices through classroom technology to highlight the Lewis and Clark expedition 200 years ago. Fifteen school districts in eight states are participating in the project, with Potlatch as the lead district.

Shoshone County Kellogg

The Silver Valley Arts and Crafts Association’s Summertime Fair Saturday will feature more than 30 booths. The craft fair is being held in conjunction with the Dave Smith Truck Jamboree at the gondola base in Kellogg. The craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call Nancy Stoker at (208) 752-6345.

MONTANA

Lincoln County Libby

The annual advanced hunter education course for youths age 12-14 will be Saturday. The course is for people who have passed the basic hunter education program and sponsored by the Libby Rod & Gun Club, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and Flathead Wildlife Inc. For information, contact Tom Horelick at (406) 293-7205.