The County Lines

Fri., July 14, 2000

WASHINGTON

Adams County

Othello

Local farmers are feeling the pinch of low prices for crops such as potatoes, mint, wheat and onions. Cherry prices seem to be the exception.

Ferry County

Republic

The Ferry County Arts Alliance has announced its new board of directors, which includes President Susan Davis and Vice President Tom Craig. The alliance is seeking new members to help build programs for culture and arts throughout the county. For information on this, or to donate to the upcoming fund-raiser yard sale, call (509) 775-2252.

Grant County

Moses Lake

Cool temperatures helped make the Fourth of July weekend a quiet one. Only 16 accidents were reported, and the sand dunes were surprisingly calm.

Lincoln County

Odessa

The towns of Odessa and Reardan fared well in recent state audits. They were found to be complying with state laws and their own city ordinances.

Pend Oreille County

Furport

Fire Protection District No. 6 recently purchased a defibrillator with a $3,200 grant from the state Department of Health. The district relies heavily on grant money, and one of its commissioners acts as a grant writer. This particular grant adds up to 8 percent of the department’s yearly budget.

Spokane County

Spokane

The Spokane Public Library will host a series of Harry Potter parties, recommended for children ages 8 and older. The parties will be Aug. 1, Hillyard branch at 2 p.m and Indian Trail branch at 3:30 p.m.; Aug. 2, South Hill branch, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, Shadle branch, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, East Side branch, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Stevens County

Loon Lake

All are welcome to the Library of the Lakes’ second anniversary party today and Saturday. The Friends of the Library are celebrating with a used book sale. All attending will receive a $1 coupon toward purchase. Hard-covers are $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the summer reading program. The Friends have already donated $250 for this summer’s program.

Whitman County

Pullman

An eight-mile stretch of the rutted, two-lane Moscow-Pullman highway is slated to be replaced starting in August. The $1.5 million Washington Department of Transportation project is likely to cause significant delays for commuters on Highway 270, which links the university towns of Moscow, Idaho, and Pullman.

IDAHO

Benewah County

St. Maries

The school district is looking for a lunch program coordinator. The district was happy with InterPacific Management, but concerned about the high cost of the company’s services. The district plans to keep some of the changes made, such as the variety in menus, but will hire a manager for the Food Services Program.

Bonner County

Sandpoint

The third annual Immunization Party series will be held Mondays by the Sandpoint Rotary and Panhandle Health District. Activities include face painting, cake and ice cream, fishing booths and a chance to win a bicycle or tricycle - and children’s immunization shots. The parties are 1 to 4:30 p.m. every Monday from July 24 through Aug. 28 at the Panhandle Health building, 1020 Michigan. No appointment is needed. For details, call (208) 263-1642.

Boundary County

Bonners Ferry

In June, county commissioners approved a noxious weed proposal. The proposal allows neighbors to team up and apply for $2,000 to cover the cost of spraying noxious weeds on eligible properties. For details, call Scot Anderson at (208) 267-5341 or go to www.boundaryidaho.com/weeds/weeds.htm.

Kootenai County

Coeur d’Alene

Hunter education class registration for August and September classes is set for noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Idaho Fish and Game office, 2750 Kathleen Ave. By state law, people born after 1974 must complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. Registration is $8. Call 769-1414.

Latah County

Troy

The Latah County Historic Preservation Commission will award a committee, formed from Friends of the Troy Community Library members and the All School Get-Together Committee, with the Orchid Award for Outstanding Historic Preservation Work. The award will be presented at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Troy Park gazebo as part of the Old Timer Day celebration.

Shoshone County

Kellogg

Stacie Sandow is the Shoshone Medical Center Employee of the Month. Sandow has worked as a biller/collector and receptionist in the Physicians’ Clinic department since October 1998. She lives in Pinehurst with her family and likes crafts, walking and reading to her children.

MONTANA

Lincoln County

Libby

The Walk-A-Thon fund-raiser held in May raised $4,000 for the David Thompson Search and Rescue Volunteers and $2,000 for the Libby Volunteer Ambulance service. Fourteen people walked and raised the money for the two volunteer groups.

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