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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1977

Page

5

Political Haymaking and Hidden Costs Across States

A critique notes Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus seeks a 400 percent rise in grazing fees on federal lands in Idaho and Utah water policy shifts tied to Bear Lake. The piece highlights Bear Lake water drops, hydroelectric needs for Southern California, and Utah Power’s energy role, then shifts to praise Harvey Henderson, polio survivor and Idaho delegate for the President's Council on the Handicapped, awaiting warmer weather to venture out.

Cecil Andrus Tdaho Sec Andrus U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Grays Lake Bear Utah Bear River Bear Lake California Los Angeles Utah Power So. Cal Cal Nampa Harold C. Miles Sierra Pacific Nevada Henderson President’s Council On the Handicapped Washington, D.C Idaho Harvey

Bergquist Spring Water Flow Holds Steady Says Official

Kay Ningsworth Preston City work superintendent reports no noticeable change in Bergquist Spring flow and calls it holding up real good. Mayor Lyle Shipley says any future change would be announced and rationing could cut watering hours in summer.

Bergquist Spring Kay Ningsworth Preston Lyle Shipley

Merchants Form Stake-Out Over Burglaries in Preston

Merchants organized a stake-out with the Area Chamber of Commerce offering up to 1000 in rewards. The effort, led by the Franklin County Sheriff's office, aims to catch burglars after a spate of break ins hitting Mel’s Drug, Johnson Drug, Owl Billiards, Abrams Texaco and Ace Hardware. Law officers are coordinating with Cache County and expanding night patrols.

Merchants Committee of the Area Chamber of Commerce Franklin County Sheriff's Office Mel's Johnson Drug Owl Billiards Abrams Texaco Ace Hardware Franklin Pioneer Preston Business Idaho Sport Shop Cache County Arlando Larsen Merchants Larsen Preston Franklin Doug Webb Chamber Merchants Committee Webb Lofthouse

Three Arrests In Cottonwood Cabins Burglary Case

Three suspects including a 17 year old were arrested on first degree burglary charges after an eyewitness reported two pickups leaving Cottonwood Canyon with furniture. Homes at the Cattlemen’s Assoc. cabin and Blaisdale cabin were broken into. items taken included an ice box sofa stove and tack shed gear. Arrests occurred in Weston after a roadblock. Kevin H Greene 19 David F Hobbs 18 and the 17 year old were arraigned in Bannock County and the adults released on recognizance while the juvenile awaits Franklin County authorities. A bolt cutter was used to open the tack shed and investigation continues with leads being checked for links to other burglaries.

Bannock Franklin County Swan Lake Highway Patrol Cottonwood Canyon Assoc Blaisdale Weston Kevin H Greene David F Hobbs Preston Bannock County Leon Terry

Eastside board considers drug curb plan for schools

Eastside School District board chair Robert Lindhardt expressed concern about student drug use at the high school and junior high. Principal Al Koch cited increased suspected use and urged community involvement. Sheriff Arlando Larsen said an officer burned marijuana for faculty, urged parent meetings and noted declining student performance linked to use.

Eastside Robert Lindhardt Lindhardt Preston High School al Koch Koch Arlando Larsen Larsen

Future of the Small Town in Idaho meeting set for Preston

Preston to host an April 8 community meeting at the Robinson Building with Idaho Heritage magazine, grant sponsors, and civic leaders. Attendees include Floyd Decker, David Hegg, Arthur Hart, and Ernest Lombard, plus KGBL filming.

Idaho Robinson Preston Idaho Heritage Magazine The Citizen KGBL Idaho State Floyd Decker Assoc David Hegg Idaho Housing Agency Arthur A. Hart Idaho Historical Society Ernest Lombard National Trust For Historic Preservation

Corbett Re-elected On Board

Roy Corbett of Grace was re-elected to the seven county Federal Land Bank Board representing Caribou County during the annual association meeting at the Preston North Stake Center. George Lacey of Drummond Montana, region director, attended with bank officials. Lacey will step down this year. Joe Garner, manager, reported the bank in very healthy condition.

Roy Corbett Grace Federal Land Bank Board Caribou County Corbett Preston North Stake Center Gem Notes of Gem Valley George Lacey Drummond, Mont Spokane Lacey Preston Joe Garner

Cereal School Slated In Preston On March 1

A cereal school one of five in Eastern Idaho is planned for the Robinson Building in Preston on Tuesday March 1 The Idaho Wheat Commission and co sponsors include the Idaho State Wheat Growers Assoc University of Idaho cooperative extension service Utah Idaho Feed and Grain Assoc and the Utah Idaho Grain Exchange The day runs full with registration and lunch at noon Don Workman will head the local program Lecturers include Darrell Wesenberg Don Sunderman Ed Buttars Jean Smith Rex Neilson Dale Criddle Larry Sandvel Jim Hoffman and John Evans

Idaho Robinson Preston Idaho Wheat Commission Idaho State Wheat Growers Assoc University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Service Utah- Idaho Feed and Grain Assoc Utah-Idaho Grain Exchange Harry Guenthner Extension Agronomist Twin Falls Don Workman Franklin County Wheat Growers Assoc American Falls Rexburg Blackfoot Idaho Falls Wheat Commission Darrell Wesenberg Don Sunderman Ed Buttars Jean Smith Rex Neilson Dale Criddle Larry Sandvel Jim Hoffman John Evans

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