The County Lines

Sat., Oct. 16, 1999

FROM FOR THE RECORD (Tuesday, October 19, 1999): Correction * No decision: Ferry County is considering raising tipping fees at its transfer station, but no decision has been made. A Saturday item in The County Lines indicated otherwise.

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Adams County Ritzville

Michael Ebert, owner of Windswept Farms, recently took out an ad in the Ritzville Journal telling hunters to stay off his land. Eberts says that due to disrespect from hunters last year, he and his landlords will close township 15 N R36 EWM sections 5, 8, 17, 20 and the west half of section 21 indefinitely.

Ferry County Republic

Tipping fees at the county’s transfer station were recently raised by $12.25 per ton to a total of $128.25. Of the increase, 40 cents per ton will be used to install a concrete floor beneath the dumping wall. The rest of the increase will be used to fund recycling programs and monitor the Torboy Landfill. That landfill is closed, but state and federal regulations require long-term monitoring.

Grant County Soap Lake

The city is working with the school district and local hospital district to rework streets in their areas. Improving vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian access around these public institutions is also on a City Hall priority list.

Lincoln County Almira

Friends and neighbors are glad to hear Bunny Johnson is out of the hospital, but not necessarily headed home. Johnson, recently released from the University of Washington Medical Center after a liver transplant, hopes to be back in town just after the New Year. She must report to the doctor in Seattle twice a week for the next three months, and thus will stay with her sister in Monroe.

Pend Oreille County Newport

The Newport Police Department is implementing a reserve program. Applications are now being taken at City Hall. Applicants must pass a test, live within 40 miles of Newport and be at least 21 and in good physical condition. Those accepted will go through the reserve training academy and work up to 16 hours per week on the force.

Spokane County Deer Park

Organizers have started making plans for this year’s Pumpkin Lane. The safe alternative to trick or treating will be noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 through the city’s business district. Any business that wants to participate in the fourth annual event should call 276-5313 or 276-2799.

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Benewah County

St. Maries The Community Health Department of the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Wellness Center is sponsoring flu shot clinics in October and November. Shots will be available at the Worley Community Center Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m.; Benewah Market Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.; Coeur d’Alene Tribal School Nov. 2, 1-3 p.m.; Benewah Medical Center Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and at the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Casino Nov. 9, 3-7 p.m.

Bonner County Sandpoint

The Downtown Sandpoint Business Association will sponsor a forum for candidates seeking office in the upcoming election. The forum will be Oct. 27 at the City Forum, North Third Avenue. Questions for candidates can be faxed to (208) 255-7167.

Boundary County Bonners Ferry

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

Kootenai County Worley

The Coeur d’Alene River Basin Commission will meet Wednesday at the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Casino. The meeting will include an update from the Citizens’ Advisory Committee Task Force. Steve Allred, Division of Environmental Quality director, will discuss the progress made in the development of a unified cleanup plan for the Coeur d’Alene Basin. The meeting begins at 9 a.m.

Latah County Moscow

The Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesdaydenied an application to rezone an 11,525-square-foot lot on North Asbury Street from multiple family residential to industrial. Applicant Gregg McCoy of Moscow asked for the rezone in order to build a self-service storage facility. The application was denied because the rezoning did not conform with the comprehensive plan. Industrial zoning allows for storage, manufacturing, gas stations, retail, day-care centers, junkyards, chemical plants, meat-packing plants and other businesses. The Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual projected the storage facility would generate nine visits per day while a six-unit apartment would generate 39 vehicle trips per day.

Shoshone County Kellogg

Tests have shown the Central Shoshone Water District meets federal and state requirements. The district’s recent consumer confidence report covers operations from Jan. 1, 1998 to Dec. 1, 1998 and includes Kellogg, Wardner, Osburn, Elk Creek, Big Creek, Elizabeth Park and Montgomery Gulch areas. The report is required under the 1996 Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Lincoln County Troy

Troy is preparing to begin the second phase of the sewage treatment project and initiate a water system study. The Troy City Council decided to conduct a water study after numerous breakdowns and repairs depleted the water reserve funds and the city learned additional work will be needed on the system. The study will determine what repairs and additions are needed for the city water system as well as identifying funding sources for the work.

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