The County Lines

Sat., Nov. 18, 2000

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Adams County

Ritzville

Ritzville Journal editorial writer Sue Gardner says pigeons have again taken up residence above the business district. She says droppings are so slick, they cause cars to slide. A bigger problem for business owners is that it sticks to customers’ shoes and is tracked indoors. Call Gardner with suggestions at (509) 659-1020.

Ferry County

Keller

The annual Ferry County Fair Association’s annual meeting will be Sunday. The board will meet at the San Poil Grange Hall at 1 p.m. for the potluck lunch and meeting. Topping the agenda is fair funding. State funding for county fairs is disappearing after this year, and the Legislature is reviewing the matter.

Grant County

Ephrata

Officials at Grant County Public Utility District say near-record numbers of salmon returned this year to local waters, safely navigating Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams. More than 19,000 chinook and nearly 90,000 sockeye were counted, along with 11,000 steelhead. To protect fish, the utility diverts water through spillways rather than turbines during peak migration periods.

Pend Oreille County

Metaline Falls

The American Legion Auxiliary stocks a gift shop at the Spokane VA hospital each year with items veterans can send to loved ones. Legion and Auxiliary members wrap and mail each gift. To help, bring a new present such as clothing, toiletries and small appliances to the Metaline Falls Trading Company, Ione Variety or Legion club before Nov. 27.

Spokane County

Spokane Valley

Rotary’s “Breakfast with Santa” fund-raiser is today from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Spokane Valley Mall. Tickets are $3 per person, available at the door. Proceeds will support such Rotary projects as the planned community center at Mirabeau Point and scholarships for Valley youths.

Stevens County

Chewelah

The recycling bins at Sand Canyon Road and state Highway 395 have such high usage, the county has added a second set of bins behind Chewelah’s city hall. The city says the bins can stay there as long as they don’t become a nuisance.

Whitman County

Tekoa

The 24th annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Church. The city’s three churches - Sacred Heart, United Church and the Tekoa Bible Church - will host the event that includes Bible readings, music and refreshments. The event kicks off the drive for the Christmas Fund to help people buy holiday food.

IDAHO

Benewah County

St. Maries

A pasta dinner and benefit auction set for 5 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge will help cover medical costs for Janice Doyle, who has cancer. The cost for adults is $6, $3 for kids 6-12. Call (208) 245-4142.

Bonner County

Sandpoint

Nicaragua was hit hard by Hurricane Mitch two years ago and thousands were left homeless. Two women, Pat and Kathy Floerke, who help at the resettlement community, will discuss what is being done and what needs to be done there at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sandpoint Friends Meeting House, 1025 Alder St.

Boundary County

Bonners Ferry

Naturopath, iridologist and blood cell analyst Dr. Carol Geeck will be moving to Spingvale, Utah. Her interns, Cara Ringland and Linda Elliston, will continue to run the office and clinic, Life-styles Transformation Consulting at 6398 S. Main St. Geeck had practiced in Bonners Ferry for two years.

Kootenai County

Coeur d’Alene

Today’s fund-raiser for Habitat For Humanity is sold out. The dinner/theater includes a four-course meal prepared by Habit for Humanity volunteers, and the comedy mystery “And So They Had None” performed by Community United Methodist Players at the church, at Ramsey and Hanley.

Latah County

Moscow

Jim Windisch, a University of Idaho Vandals Marching Band tuba player, proposed to his girlfriend and tuba player, Sarah Tracy, on the 50-yard line during halftime at last Saturday’s Vandals game against New Mexico State. Tracy accepted his proposal. The two met in the marching band.

Shoshone County

Kellogg

The new Dove Program for terminally ill residents at Silver Wood Good Samaritan Center is in the developing stages. Staff want to create a homelike setting with caretakers encouraged to care for residents in their own unique style. Soothing patients with singing, prayers and conversation will be included. Donations of furniture and homey items are needed. Call (208) 556-1147.

MONTANA

Lincoln County

Libby

Libby Ranger District employees held their annual auction last week and raised $4,931 for programs such as Literacy Volunteers of America and Lincoln County Crimestoppers. Glen Gibson was one of the auctioneers who sold craftwork, homemade goodies and a painting at the Elks Lodge.

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