The County Lines

Thu., Dec. 7, 2000

WASHINGTON

Adams County Othello

Tee Pee Septic has received a three-month extension to dump septic and portable toilet waste in the city sewer. The company is building a clay-lined settling pond and has DOE permission to spread waste on a field off West Hatton Road. The land must be tilled six hours after dumping, and with ground frozen, Tee Pee has asked the city for a dumping extension to its contract, which ran out last week.

Ferry County Republic

The Republic News-Miner has resurrected the idea of the state of Columbia. After recent elections, some editors and readers have complained of the chokehold urban Seattle-Tacoma has over the state, according to the newspaper. “D and R no longer stand for Democrat and Republican, but Downtown and Rural,” the paper says. Reader Gary Olson of Curlew also pines for a split at the Cascades. “Al Gore takes Washington’s 11 electoral votes by winning 11 counties. Bush could only come up with 27,” he wrote. Maria Cantwell won only five compared to Slade Gorton’s 34 counties.

Grant County Moses Lake

The city has adopted a vehicle impound ordinance intended to keep unlicensed and bad drivers off the streets. Effective this week, the ordinance requires officers to impound cars of anyone pulled over with a suspended or revoked license. “The intent is to provide consequences for people who are breaking these laws,” Police Chief Fred Haynes said.

Lincoln County Odessa

The city is applying for grants to replace its aging water reservoir. The concrete water tank was built 77 years ago and has sprung several leaks. The city’s unsure of where it would put a replacement tank.

Pend Oreille County Metaline

The school board is seeking public input on use of the county’s drug dog on campus. Superintendent Kim Carlson fears drug-dog patrols may polarize the community. A discussion on the issue is scheduled Monday at 9 a.m. in the student services building at the high school.

Spokane County Cheney

The DeColores Handbell Choir of Spokane will perform at the United Church of Christ Sunday at 7 p.m. at 423 N. Sixth St. The concert is free, although donations will be accepted for the choir’s expenses.

Stevens County Colville

Carol Mugaas may have never passed a pigskin into the end zone, but she’s helped enough people to be up for the NFL Community Quarterback Award. Mugaas has spent more than four decades volunteering with the Red Cross, and 16 years of that volunteering as a First Aid/CPR instructor in Stevens County. She is among 10 people chosen in the Seattle Seahawks market area. The Community Quarterback program will donate nearly $1 million to community organizations served by outstanding volunteers.

Whitman County Pullman

The End of the Road Christmas Arts and Crafts Show is slated for Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Beasley Auditorium at Washington State University. The event is free.

IDAHO

Benewah County St. Maries

The Court Appointed Special Advocates program (CASA) needs volunteers in Benewah County and will offer a 24-hour certification training course for residents at the Presbyterian Community Church, 1100 College Ave. Volunteers legally represent abused children in court and other official proceedings. Volunteers must be 21, pass a criminal history check, communicate effectively orally and in writing and be team players.

Bonner County Sandpoint

Lynae Oliver, a former Sandpoint resident, will perform with the musical ensemble Barrage on PBS Saturday evening. Oliver, 22, learned to play fiddle under Sandpoint teacher Carolyn Hatch. She’s touring around the world with the Canadian cast of Barrage. The program airs on KSPS at 7 p.m.

Boundary County Bonners Ferry

Second Chance Animal Adoption needs food, treats, bowls, collars, leashes and/or money. Foster homes and volunteers to walk and feed dogs are also needed. To help, call Alice Miller at (208) 267-2023.

Kootenai County Coeur d’Alene

About 13 members in the Bed and Breakfast Association will be holding open houses for the holidays. The event will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be served, and site maps are available at all locations. For information, call (208) 667-5081 or (800) 773-0323 or visit the Web site at www.bb-cda.com.

Latah County Moscow

The Moscow Food Co-op has a holiday sharing tree to benefit the Humane Society. The tree is adorned with a list of needed items, including a new computer and dog food. Items may be left at the Co-op, 221 E. Third St. or the shelter, 2019 White Ave.

Shoshone County Kellogg

The Pat Sullivan Memorial benefit 3-ball pool tournament is set for Saturday and Sunday. Sullivan, a former resident of the Silver Valley, died in an auto accident. Contestants may register at any of the 22participating taverns in North Idaho. The player with lowest cumulative score wins $1,000. There is a $300 bonus for the top female shooter and an $550 bonus for anyone making all three balls in one shot. For information, call Roger McIntire at (208) 784-1186.

MONTANA

Lincoln County Libby

Conditioning and stretching tips to warm up for the ski season will be taught during a free seminar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday by physical therapist Steve Coon at the Montana Athletic Club.

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