Raw Data

By Harriet Barovick, Autumn DeLeon, Michelle Derrow, Tam Gray, Daniel Levy, Lina Lofaro, Anne Moffett, David Spitz and Chris Taylor

Y'ALL READ THIS NOW, HEAR? Spokane County, Wash., published a booklet to give city folk pointers on living in the country. Excerpts:

1.9 - Unpaved roads generate dust.

5.1 - Farmers often work around the clock...It is possible that adjoining agricultural uses may disturb your peace and quiet.

5.3 - Farmers occasionally burn their fields...This burning creates smoke that you may find objectionable.

5.5 - Animals and their manure can cause objectionable odors.

5.10 - Without irrigation, grass does not grow very well.