The County Lines

Sun., March 21, 1999

WASHINGTON

Adams County

Ritzville

East Adams Rural Hospital is seeing its newly purchased equipment get plenty of use. Dr. Mary Sackmann says the new heart monitor is the best investment the facility has made, and credits the new defibrillators, purchased for ambulances, with saving at least one life. Although January patient-days dropped to 22, the number of clinic visits hit 874. The hospital ended the month $57,708 in the black.

Ferry County

Republic

More hoop dreams for youngster Derek Gianukakis. A real sharpshooter when it comes to free throws, 9-year-old Derek hit the bull’s eye at the regional Elks Hoop Shoot in Portland last week. He originally tied with another boy, making 22 of 25 shots. Then he won the sudden-death shootout, sinking five of five. Derek won the best all-around shooter award by beating the 12- and 13-year-old division champ. He will compete in nationals in Springfield, Mass., next month.

Grant County

Ephrata

The news wasn’t good for well-water users in the Columbia Basin. Nearly one-fourth of wells tested for nitrates showed levels exceeding federal standards. Scientists working with the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area recently tested water samples from random area wells in Grant, Adams and Franklin counties. More information will be available in a few months.

Lincoln County

Davenport

The city of Davenport is $70,000 closer to new downtown sidewalks. The Quadco Regional Transportation Program Organization recently awarded the city a grant toward downtown revitalization. The total cost of the project is estimated at $205,000. Avista and the Davenport Chamber of Commerce have also donated $1,000 each toward the project, which will replace crumbling sidewalks.

Pend Oreille County

Newport

Fearing a second loss at the polls, the Newport School Board has decided to drop the amount requested for its maintenance and operations levy. Originally, the district felt $1.14 million was needed for the next two years. Scaling back to the bare minimum of tax money required, the school is now seeking $962,500. If the voters reject the levy, district officials say programs face deep cuts.

Stevens County

Colville

Keller Heritage Center will have a new roof and sidewalks soon. Historical Society member Ozzy Wilkinson helped bring in a $5,500 grant from the Alcoa Foundation to fund the upgrades. Last year, Alcoa gave $6,000 to build a concrete floor in the basement of the house. The Keller Heritage Center is the local museum, which is listed as a must-see by tourist publications.

Spokane County

Spokane

N-Shira-Pa ‘99, an African American festival and business forum with music, song and dance, vendors and crafters, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana.

IDAHO

Benewah County

St. Maries

Nominations for the 1999 Childcare Provider of the Year are being accepted by the North Idaho Association for Education of Young Children. The deadline for nominations is April 11. For more information, call 664-6765 or 245-4556.

Bonner County

Sandpoint

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Department civil division will be open in its new office Monday. It’s now located in the south addition of the building. Phones will work, but computers won’t be operational until noon. Hours will remain the same: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Boundary County

Bonners Ferry

The Boundary County Community Action Agency is seeking a volunteer interested in traveling to Coeur d’Alene once a month to pick up commodities for the local food bank. A one-ton truck is needed for the job. To help, call Christine at (208) 267-3663 during regular business hours.

Kootenai County

Coeur d’Alene

“It’s Your Time and Your Life,” is the title of a workshop to be presented by Avista Utilities from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Information on managing your time, stress and conflict will be given. The second class, “Take Control of Your Financial Future,” will be from 1 to 5 p.m. and will include information on investing, annuities and retirement. Both will be at the Coeur d’Alene Inn. For more information, call 773-1387.

Latah County

Moscow

Dancers, Drummers and Dreamers will perform at 7:30 Friday and Saturday at Hartung Theatre. For more information, call 885-7986.

Shoshone County

Pinehurst

A food drive for the Shoshone Food Bank is being held by Pinehurst Chiropractic Clinic, 301 S. Division St. Bring in a canned good or nonperishable item to the office and get a complimentary adjustment. For appointments call 682-2122.

MONTANA

Lincoln County

Libby

A free program - “Lost in Montana: Lewis and Clark from the Marias River to Lolo Pass” - will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Libby Library.

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