The County Lines

Thu., April 20, 2000

WASHINGTON

Adams County Othello

Local pianist Stephen Beus, 18, has been chosen as the guest soloist for the Alliance for a benefit concert to help the Seattle School District. Beus will play Seattle’s Benaroya Recital Hall, home of the Seattle Symphony, on May 26, with all proceeds going to help Seattle public schools’ music programs. Beus recently placed first at a national piano competition in Minneapolis, and second in New York.

Ferry County Republic

Sheriff Pete Warner recently received approval from county commissioners to apply for a community-oriented policing grant to hire three deputies. The federal grant, if received, would help fund the officers for up to three years.

Grant County Moses Lake

Two boys, 9 and 11, brought their squirt guns to the grounds of North Elementary School and flashed them at three other kids. The kids knew one of the guns was a pink water pistol, but feared the other was a real gun. The witnesses ran into an open classroom, where a teacher working during spring break took control of the situation. Sheriff’s deputies were called. The boys were disciplined by both the deputies and the school district.

Lincoln County Davenport

Davenport home-school kids, and Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 376 will participate in Jump Roping for the Heart on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the west parking lot of the Lincoln County Courthouse. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the event and the American Heart Association is asked to call Debbie Graedel at (509) 725-4397.

Pend Oreille County Metaline Falls

Teacher and composer Donivan Johnson is putting together a musical celebration of the Easter season titled “Worldes Blis.” The concert, set for tonight and Friday evening at 7:30 in the Cutter Theatre, will feature an adaptation of a Medieval mystery featuring ancient musical carols Johnson has updated.

Spokane County Spokane

Moran Prairie neighbors are holding a tree planting event Saturday at 11 a.m. to kick off a campaign to reforest the land along nearby arterial streets. The Arbor Day event will be at 57th and Regal in front of Gold’s Gym.

Stevens County Colville

A local women’s group, “Positive Pens,” is working on writing and personal expression skills through a rural resources adult literacy program. The women meet weekly to share and jot down their encouraging and positive thoughts. For more information call (509) 684-8421.

Whitman County Pullman

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse has a support group for women who have experienced sexual violence. The next eight-week session begins Tuesday For more information call (509) 332-4357 or (208) 883-4357. Collect calls are accepted.

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Benewah County St. Maries

Clay and Lisa Julian recently purchased Wolf Septic from Herb Glidden and changed the name to St. Maries Septic Service.

Bonner County Clark Fork

A two-mile stretch of the Johnson Creek Road bypass west of Clark Fork - between mile marker five and the Johnson Saddle - will be closed until further notice because of spring breakup, according to Sandpoint Ranger District. For more information, call (208) 263-5111.

Boundary County Naples

The Naples Volunteer Fire Department will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs at noon Saturday at Station number one during their annual potluck membership drive. Anyone attending is asked to bring a side dish. For information on joining the group, call (208) 267-8589.

Kootenai County Coeur d’Alene

Registration deadline is May 5th for the annual 4-H summer camping program set for June 22-24 at Twinlow Camp, north of Rathdrum. The program is for third- through sixth-grade children who need not be members of 4-H to attend. Cost is $65. For details, call (208) 667-6426.

Latah County Moscow

The popular Micro-Soccer spring program registered about 300 children, 4-11 years old from Moscow, Pullman, Troy and Genesee. The size of the child determines the size of field they play on. The nationally recognized program allows the players more contact with the ball and encourages participation at a younger age. For details, call (208) 882-0348.

Shoshone County Pinehurst

Carri Dickinson, the Pinehurst Parent Teacher Association vice president and Kellogg Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association president brought home awards recently for both organizations from the 94th Annual Idaho PTA convention. The Pinehurst PTA received the Excellence Award, Membership Award and the National PTA Outstanding Membership Award. The Kellogg Middle School PTSA received the Excellence Award, the National PTA Outstanding Membership Award and the State PTSA membership plaque.

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Lincoln County Libby

A newly formed gun-lock safety program was started by Libby Middle School teacher Kim Peck and school resource officer Scott Hutchings of the Libby Police Department. Sixth-grade students who pass a hunter safety course next fall will receive a certificate for a free trigger lock as will second-graders who take the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety program.

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