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Adams County Lind

The Chamber of Commerce has named Sharon Englehart “Citizen of the Year.” She moved to town as a teenager in 1944. Not only has she worked in several area businesses, but she uses her computer prowess to keep alumni mailing lists, write a community newsletter and update the local Web site, www.lindwa.com.

Ferry County Republic

The Republic News-Miner newspaper says the 1900 census showed 4,562 folks in the county. Republic sported 2,050 citizens, while Curlew tallied 250 and the Colville Reservation 753. The Miner also notes telephone service linked Republic to the outside world on May 6, 1898.

Grant County George

All is a go at the Gorge Amphitheater and campground. The Grant County Sheriff’s Department told House of Blues entertainment, the company managing the venue and campground, that all was up to county code just two days before the scheduled Styx concert. Neighbors of the campground have called for tighter security and more patrols.

Lincoln County Odessa

The Yellowstone Pipeline, a 6-inch pipe just east of town that funnels up to 335,000 gallons of fuel daily between Spokane and Moses Lake, will go though a series of safety tests this month. The line was purged with nitrogen gas and will be pumped with water and then pressure tested. The line is owned by Conoco and has been carrying gasoline, diesel and jet fuel since 1963.

Pend Oreille County Newport

Many citizens complained about local politicians glad-handing the crowds at the county fair, so the Fair Board adopted a plan to have all candidates purchase booth space to give out information and meet the public. The board says it was tempted to prohibit campaigning.

Spokane County Deer Park

Brandy Davis and Angela Mund have been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Washington Evergreen Girls State at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, June 11-17. Girls State focuses on city, county and state government. Students have the opportunity to participate in the legislative, executive or judicial branch of mock governments.

Stevens County Onion Creek

The Sheriff’s Department has not identified human bones found in a shallow grave here April 15 despite examination by a pathologist. Dental records are still being checked. The bones are thought to be those of a 20- to 30-year-old male. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at (800) 572-0947.

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Benewah County St. Maries

A bus “road-e-o” was held April 29 in St. Maries. School bus drivers from Grangeville to Bonners Ferry were judged for their ability to maneuver in a course. Coeur d’Alene School District driver, Jill Hill, took first with 518 of a possible 530 points. Lynn Porter, also of the Coeur d’Alene district took second, Jeff Wetter of Plummer/Worley third and Lori Churchill of Coeur d’Alene fourth.

Bonner County Spirit Lake

The Bonner County Road Department will finish road work on the Spirit Lake Cut-off road soon and had planned to start on the Old Priest River and Hoo Doo Loop Road next. However, the department decided to begin on the Sagle Road, East Come Back Lane and Come Back Lane, instead. The work is expected to take up to eight days. Look for flaggers and expect delays. For more information, call (208) 245-1497.

Boundary County Bonners Ferry

Republican presidential candidate Alan Keyes rallied at North Idaho College Thursday night. A video of his appearance will be shown at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Boundary County Cooperative Extension office. For more information, call (208) 267-9406.

Kootenai County Post Falls

Road construction in town will begin May 22 and is expected to last five to six weeks on the following roads: 15th Avenue from Spokane Street to Chase Road; 13th Avenue from Spokane Street to Idaho Street; Frederick, William and Henry Streets, from 12th to 13th Avenue; Idaho St. from 3rd Avenue to 300 feet south of Maple; and Henry Street from 3rd Avenue to 2nd Avenue. The streets will be open most of the time. Do not park on these streets.

Latah County Moscow

Rendezvous in the Park announced Jenine Cordon as the winner of the 2000 design contest. Her design will cover buttons sold as season passes for the festival, held July 27-29. It will also be put on publicity materials, posters and T-shirts.

Shoshone County Kellogg

The Kellogg Middle and High School bands earned honors last week in the large group competition at Boswell Auditorium at North Idaho College. The high school band received two superior ratings and one excellent. The middle school band received three excellents. Superior is the highest of five ratings.

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Lincoln County Troy

The city council received word recently that it didn’t qualify for an emergency grant from the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for repair of the leaking water mains on the Riverside Drive area. The city was turned down because the problem is not a threat to property or lives. The city will try to qualify for a $100,000 renewable grant from DNRC and come up with matching funds. The estimated cost to fix the leaky mains is $279,000.