City approves parking lot behind Preston library
Preston city council moved ahead with a parking lot plan behind the library on the former city park site with a one way entrance and potential median landscaping. The bid for asphalt ran about 7000 dollars last year and the measure passed 2 to 1 with only one member absent.
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Preston Council Sweeps Old Ordinances From Books
The Preston City Council completed a final reading to erase about 50 obsolete rules from the city code including bans on certain Sunday activities and trash disposal. City Attorney J D Williams said many statutes dated to 1910 1920 and were superseded by state laws. A theft report from Phillip Carlson listed a stolen tape deck and 40 to 45 tapes worth about 300 from his car near 263 So 1st W.
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Deadline Set for Miss Franklin County Pageant Entries
The Miss Franklin County Pageant calls for entrants by Friday. Dr Larry Stokes notes limited outreach, urging interested high school seniors and older girls to contact him or Mrs Ron Lewis. A county charm school for girls 14 plus is planned on March 22 to foster growth ahead of the April 19 pageant.
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Utah Power Seeks Rate Hike and Irrigation Charge
Utah Power and Light asks the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve higher electric rates for Idaho customers, projecting $3.56 million annual extra revenue plus a 3 percent surcharge this year due to purchased power costs. A separate one time charge per horsepower would apply to new irrigation pumping connections, with a public hearing set for March 4 and a formal intervention option to parties.
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Westerberg urges $10 million from surplus for highway funding
Idaho representative Westerberg urged a House Transportation subcommittee to report favoring a $10 million appropriation from the surplus general fund to the Department of Transportation. He argued other options are palatable and opposed gas tax or registration fee hikes.
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Building permit enforcement begins in Pres ton City
The Pres ton City office warns that enforcement will start immediately on building permits and inspections. Builders must obtain a permit and submit an application before construction. Issuance of the second permit part authorizes proceeding with construction.
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Condie Says Governor Andrus Holds Idaho Awhile In Session
Rep. Angus Condie reports Governor Andrus has vetoed the grocery tax increase and may push tax relief after the highway and building bills. He notes possible end of session near 60 day limit, opposition to $11 million Caldwell veterinary school joint venture, and stalled Equal Rights Amendment efforts. Condie also cites liquor by the drink debate and daylight savings time bill maneuvering.
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Mystery words hidden in The Citi zen issue offer school prizes
The Citi zen carries hidden words Tangerine Tarantula planted by Oakwood and Jefferson school teachers Mrs Jean Housley and Lynette Hansen to engage special education students. Students collecting circled words and submitting papers may enter a prize draw.
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