The County Lines

Tue., Sept. 12, 2000

WASHINGTON

Adams County

Othello

A string of burglaries in the business district seems to be solved, with the arrest of two nonlocal men. Police recovered much of the stolen property and additional arrests are expected. As for the drug scene, Othello police have been running a two-month sting. Their efforts paid off with the arrests of four residents for possession and/or intent to sell.

Ferry County

Republic

It takes a real cowboy to win the annual Wild Cow Ride at the Ferry County Fair. Well, maybe not. It seems former Republic boy Dr. Matthew Short and some of his city slicker doctor and lawyer pals teamed up to take the title this year. Short does have a bit of rodeo experience, and it is said his compatriots must be ringers or fast learners. The Wild Cow Ride is a highlight of the annual county fair.

Grant County

Moses Lake

Residents in the Skyline area will have fresh drinking water within the year. The Army Corps of Engineers was told by the state Department of Ecology to begin construction of a new well. The Skyline water system has been contaminated by a nonflammable, colorless fluid used by the military to clean metal parts at Larsen Air Force Base years ago. The Defense Department has granted the money for the new well. The area has been a Superfund site since 1992.

Lincoln County

Davenport

A group of concerned parents has asked the school board to look into the annual Halloween observances at the school. The parents asked the school to play down the festivities, which last nearly a month. There is concern among the group that the pagan-based holiday has too many negative aspects. The board has heard this complaint before and pledged to talk to teachers before making a final decision.

Pend Oreille County

Newport

Charles A. Rogers, 51, says three years in prison is too long. Rogers is appealing the sentence handed down by Judge Rebecca Baker for one felony count of vehicular assault and misdemeanor reckless driving. Those are the charges Rogers’ attorney arranged as a plea bargain. Rogers expected one year in jail, but Baker tripled the state-recommended sentence. Rogers will remain in jail until Sept. 28, when Baker will consider his appeal. He was originally charged with two felony counts of vehicular assault and a count of excessive DUI.

Spokane County

Cheney

Cheney’s Fire Department is holding an open house at its fire station, 611 Fourth St., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At noon firefighters will demonstrate how they remove car crash victims by dismantling a car on-site.

Stevens County

Colville

Todd Booth has been named an “Everyday Hero” for giving his time and support to the Curlew Job Corps crew. The local Kiwanis Chapter gave him the award for helping the group as they rebuilt the Kiwanis fire pit in the park.

Whitman County

Colfax

Juvenile offenders can give back to the county through a community service program doing projects throughout the county. A $10,000 grant in May started off the program. The youth will be street sweeping and picking up litter in Colfax on a regular basis. Other projects have included painting the gazebo in Garfield and volunteering as victims for EMT training.

IDAHO

Benewah County

St. Maries

Missy and Cory Asbury bought The Winner’s Corner fitness club from Craige and Brenda Couture. The Asburys plan on changing the name and constructing a new club on an empty lot between Hughes Home Center and Guilfoy Insurance. Construction should begin before winter. They will also start a 12-week body reshaping program in the fall.

Bonner County

Sandpoint

The annual German celebration “Octoberfest” includes live music by The Polka Dots and an accordion player, a Renaissance Fair, a microbrew contest and German food. The event will be held Sept. 16-17 in Sandpoint.

Kootenai County

Coeur d’Alene

The Coeur d’Alene Women’s Day Aglow meeting will feature Lisa Randall, a director from the Coeur d’Alene Women’s Center, and Ann Chatfield, a staff member at the Coeur d’Alene Women’s Shelter. Chatfield and Randall will discuss different types of abuse during the luncheon meeting set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Coeur d’Alene Inn. For reservations ($8.50), call 772-5562.

Latah County

Moscow

United Way of Moscow/Latah County Inc. was given a $2,000 grant as part of Verizon’s Check Into Literacy grant program. The money will be used to buy computer software, supplies and train tutors.

MONTANA

Lincoln County

Eureka

About 1,000 cookies were delivered to Stone-Young Complex firefighters along with dozens of thank-you notes by local school children. The special thank you from residents was organized by Suzanne Smith.

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