71.   Judges in at least two other Michigan counties have dismissed cases involving the law after deciding that it was unconstitutional, but those decisions have not set binding precedents.

72.   Last year, the state Supreme Court ruled that under the new lease agreement, the county does not have the authority to tax residents of Salamanca.

73.   Lawyers and politicians all the way up to Sen. Slade Gorton have practically staked their personal credibility on the fact that the county has a winnable argument.

74.   Last week, the county had to extend its water pipes into the reservoir for the third time, Benavides said.

75.   Los Angeles and Orange counties have very little habitat that is goose friendly.

76.   Many rural counties still have paper ballots that are marked, folded and dropped into boxes.

77.   Mariposa and Tuolumne counties have very low crime rates.

78.   Lots of places have lots of golf course, but the county has more courses per capita than any place in the world.

79.   Many Texas counties have no procedure for the appointment of counsel before an indictment is returned.

80.   Money managers anticipate the county will have to pay a premium over the returns offered on other comparable securities.