The County Lines

Sat., March 20, 1999

WASHINGTON

ADAMS COUNTY

Othello

Othello Community Hospital was dealt a financial blow during construction of its new addition when city water pressure was inadequate. The hospital must purchase a pump that will cost a minimum of $85,000.

FERRY COUNTY

Republic

County Jail Commander Melinda Hannaford is hoping all will be resolved over a $3,442 medical bill for an inmate being housed for the city of Republic, which has not paid. The county says the state DSHS has denied a claim submitted by the local hospital.

GRANT COUNTY

Moses Lake

The city of Moses Lake is one step closer to owning Moses Lake State Park. The bill to transfer the park to the city has passed the House and will move to the state Senate.

LINCOLN COUNTY

Wilbur

Respect will be word-one at Wilbur High School. The district is implementing more specific rules and punishments for student behavior. On the short list are offensive language, audio devices, hats and sunglasses.

Offensive language includes anything the staff finds inappropriate, abusive, profane, confrontational or showing lack of respect.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

Newport

Twenty-five tires were slashed and two highway signs knocked down in a recent vandalism spree in Newport’s downtown. Two Priest River men are accused of $2,800 in damage, and face felony charges including malicious mischief and assault.

SPOKANE COUNTY

Deer Park

Parker Barrile, a Deer Park resident who attends Gonzaga Prep, was named to the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Barrile is a National Merit Scholarship Program finalist, and member of the National Honor Society and Knights of the Leash, the school’s service organization for boys. He is a member of the cross country and tennis teams, and the math team, as well as being a member of the Spokane Youth Volunteer Corps.

STEVENS COUNTY

Chewelah

The movement to revitalize downtown Chewelah is picking up steam. The city, Chamber of Commerce and Highway 395 Safety Committee have teamed up to form the Chewelah Action Team. The group will work on routing traffic and upgrading streets, lights and sidewalks.

WHITMAN COUNTY

Pullman

Four women will be honored March 25 during Washington State University’s fourth annual Women and Leadership Forum Recognition Luncheon: doctoral student and history instructor Sara Ewert, alumna Ruth Pettenger Emerson, math professor Sandra Cooper and Palouse area volunteer Althea Spencer. Keynote speaker at 8:15 a.m. will be Sister Kathleen Ross, president of Heritage College in Toppenish. Tickets for the noon luncheon at the CUB are $12 and can be reserved through Conferences and Institutes at 335-3530.

IDAHO

BENEWAH COUNTY

St. Maries

Francie Walters was recognized as Citizen of the Year and North Idaho Metal Works was recognized as Business of the Year for the St. Maries area during the St. Maries Chamber of Commerce’s “Spring Fling.”

BONNER COUNTY

Priest River

The third annual Dream Riders Junior Rodeo Club auction will be held today. The event will start at 3 p.m. with a chili feed benefiting Jenny Myrvang, followed at 5 p.m. by the auction which includes two tons of hay and some antiques. Both events will be at the VFW Hall. Information: 208-448-0319.

BOUNDARY COUNTY

Bonners Ferry

Host homes for foreign exchange students in Boundary County are needed. For more information about students and qualifications required to become a host call Pacific Intercultural Exchange at 1-800-894-7633 or Joleen at 208-267-2199.

KOOTENAI COUNTY

Coeur d’Alene

The annual Home and Garden Show will continue today from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday’s hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

LATAH COUNTY

Moscow

The University of Idaho is leading efforts to bring geographical and statistical data into the computer age. The two-year process will allow access to maps, census data and other electronic information by businesses, governments and researchers.

SHOSHONE

Pinehurst

Gary’s Drug Center will conduct simple risk tests for undiagnosed diabetes from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday.

LINCOLN

Libby

A questionnaire to gauge support for creating a new county without Libby is being circulated by a Eureka-based business cooperative.

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