The County Lines

Wed., July 28, 1999

WASHINGTON

Adams County Ritzville Sheriff Mike Kline wants a contingency plan in regard to the Y2K computer bug. Kline says extra gasoline for cruisers, firetrucks and snowplows should be stocked, along with extra food for inmates.

Ferry County Republic

Local weather watcher Dick Slagle says he is voting for July 1999 as the “weirdest weather month of them all.” Thunderstorms and lightning started the month on a cool and wet note, but 90-degree heat invaded around July 12. Two days later, snowplows were called out to clear mountain passes in the area. Frost, rain, hail and snow all have been recorded. Last week, temperatures ranged from 87 degrees to 40 degrees.

Grant County Royal City

Firefighters in rural Fire District 10 would like to be paid for fighting blazes on state lands. The district has discovered it has no signed agreement with the state Fish and Wildlife Department. So, firefighters may never be reimbursed for battling the Crab Creek fire last year.

Lincoln County Creston

Local residents are bracing for a possible increase in water rates. The city recently was warned by the state Department of Labor and Industries about four safety violations. Fines against the city could reach several thousand dollars, leading to the possible rate increase.

Pend Oreille County Newport

The Association of Washington Cities has awarded Newport its Municipal Achievement Award for Newport’s downtown revitalization and street improvement project.

Spokane County Milan

Riverside High School will hold its annual Junior Miss contest Saturday at 7 p.m. Nine girls will compete to represent the school at the state Junior Miss contest next winter at Washington State University.

Stevens County Colville

The state is considering a request by Waste Management to increase garbage rates in most of Stevens County excluding Chewelah and Colville.

Whitman County Colfax

Former Whitman County Commissioner Dan Boone says he will run for the Port of Whitman commissioner post being vacated by Gerald Druffel, who is retiring after 17 years. The port vacancy is just one of 171 open positions in Whitman County in this fall’s elections. For more information on any of the open positions, contact the auditor’s office at (509) 397-6270.

IDAHO

Benewah County St. Maries

Harpist Leslie Stratton Norris will perform pop, jazz and classical music Saturday at the Community Presbyterian Church in St. Maries. Tickets, which include dessert, are $6 for adults, $2.50 for children under age 12 and $15 for families.

Bonner County Priest River

The Priest River Timber Day celebration, sponsored by the Priest River Chamber of Commerce, will be Saturday. Fireworks at West Bonner County Park will begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact the chamber at (208) 448-2721.

Boundary County Bonners Ferry

Local quilters have created 100 blocks for the centennial quilt, which will be unveiled at the Bonners Ferry centennial celebration on Saturday.

Kootenai County Coeur d’Alene

A free evening of music and fellowship is planned at the Hope Crusade on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Live music and entertainment will include Dennis Agajanian and the North Country Praise Band. For more information, call the North Country Chapel at (208) 773-7100.

Latah County Moscow

The University of Idaho has been listed in “America’s Best College Scholarships - 2000” for the second consecutive year. The report lists colleges and universities providing the nation’s top merit-based scholarships. Need-based scholarships were not evaluated. Educational institutions pay no fee for the scholarship rating service.

Shoshone County Kellogg

The Kellogg Public Library will accept all overdue books without fines for two weeks beginning Monday. Library hours are 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

MONTANA

Lincoln County Troy

The Montana Department of Transportation is planning to repair sliding embankments along a short stretch of U.S. Highway 2 on Yaak Hill west of Troy.

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