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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1976

Page

2

Recreation Director Outlines Summer Baseball Programs

Recreation Director Larry Biggs told The Citizen that the department runs baseball programs from Little League to semi pro this summer. He oversees Little League in Preston and Dayton, Pony League with Jess Wheiler, American Legion with Bruce Petersen, and a likely Dan Keller coached semi pro team while night games begin under redesigned park lights.

Larry Biggs The Citizen Biggs Jess Wheiler Bruce Petersen American Legion Dan Keller Smithfield Preston Pocatello Dayton Legion Se Wnue City-County Pony League Recreation Park

Preston to field semi pro baseball team this summer

Recreation director Larry Biggs announced Preston will field a semi pro team with at least three local organizers lining up players. Malad games are set, but uniforms are missing and players with uniforms are asked to return them. Pitchers Bracken Webb and Bob Godfrey are unavailable due to work, while Boyd Lewis and Kent Jensen are expected to see much action.

Preston Larry Biggs Biggs Malad Stan Norton Scott Thomas Dan Keller Neil Larson Maladh Bracken Webb Bob Godfrey Boyd Lewis Kent Jensen

Explorer Rodeo Declared Successful By Scout Leaders

The Cache Valley Council Explorer rodeo in Preston drew a large crowd, said Joe Hawks. Ken Porter and the Preston area winners included Caly Rindlisbaker and Scott Griffeth in roping, and Jeff Neilson in wild cow milking.

Cache Valley Council Explorer Preston Joe Hawks Scout Hawks Ken Porter Caly Jackie Rindlisbaker Scott Griffeth Venture Mark McKay Cokeville Wyo Shane Pope Mike McKay Ventures Ivan Jensen Dayton Explorers Leon Pope Jeff Neilson Elmo Smith Jeff Hollingsworth Kent Hollingsworth Lyle Jardine Clarkston

Robinson Receives BA in Finance from Utah University

Gary L. Robinson son of Mayer and Mrs. Floyd C. Robinson of Franklin earned a bachelor of arts in finance and investments from the University of Utah Salt Lake City Magna Cum Laude He is a Preston High School 1971 graduate and a former missionary to Mexico City He plans a master’s in finance and investments at George Washington University in Washington DC.

Gary L. Robinson Mayer Floyd C. Robinson Franklin, Re Cently The University of Utah Salt Lake City Preston High School Seminary Mexico City Utah Power and Light Company George Washington University Washington, D.C

Civil suit filed in Sixth District Court over legal fees

Preston attorney Dale W. Kisling represents Martin Ward in a civil case against Arden Gailey to recover 1547.40 dollars claimed as fees for defending Gailey in a Presley county jury trial last spring. The action notes a 350 dollar retainer and an agreement to pay reasonable attorney fees in the matter handled by Peter J Kuntz and Franklin.

Sixth District Court Preston Martin Ward Pocatello Dale W. Kisling Arden Gailey Ward Gailey Peter J Kuntz Franklin

Improper Backing Damages Car In Idaho Incident

A 1972 Dodge sustained 200 dollars in damage after a 1973 Ford driven by Leeral Jensen backed into it. Jensen, 62, of 230 N State St, received a citation for improper backing. his vehicle incurred 25 dollars in damage. Mr. and Mrs. Jay V Christensen and family from Salt Lake City were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Paskins.

State of Idaho Ford Leeral Jensen State St Jensen Salt Lake City Ted Paskins

Maverick and Eggetts Report Break-Ins and Attempted Robbery

A break-in was reported at the Maverick store with two wrist watches taken. Eggetts reported a man attempting to break into their cash register. the suspect disappeared before police could act. The sheriff’s office received the Tuesday 7 6 report.

Sheriff's Office Don Ransom Maverick Store Eggetts

Hunting Down The Final 1975 Idaho Waterfowl Report

The Idaho waterfowl report shows an 8 percent drop in duck harvest from 1974 and a 14 percent fall for Canada geese. Migration was slow and late with birds moving south quickly. Hunters took 10 percent fewer ducks and geese than the five-year averages.

Idaho

Preston Pony Drops Second Game To Smithfield

Preston Pony was routed 19 to 8 by Smithfield on Smithfield field as misplayed balls and walks fuelled an 11-run third inning. Barry Barger led Preston with three hits and three runs in the three-game set, while Darrel Barger and Todd Thomas added power with a home run and several doubles.

Preston Smithfield Darrel Barger Barry Barger Boman Pete Maughan Todd Thomias Thomas Packer Mike Baird Jess Wheiler Todd Thomas Ric Seamons Ray Barger Anderson Mark Hobbs Dave Seamons Jeff Mitchell Doug Smith Courtney Rasmussen

Preston Pony Defeats Smithfield 7-4 in Midweek Baseball

Preston’s Pony team handed Smithfield its first loss of the season, a 7-4 decision at Preston City Park. Todd Thomas and Darrel Barger combined to pitch seven innings with 14 strikeouts, while Mike Gregory boosted the offense with two hits and two stolen bases before moving to Shelley.

Preston Smithfield Preston City Park Todd Thomas Darrel Barger Mike Gregory Gregory Shelley Wheiler Mike Barry Barger Ray Duane Ric Seamons

Hunt Applications Down From 1975 Totals

The 1976 controlled hunt applications are estimated about 10 000 fewer than 1975 with roughly 82 000 cards received by July 1. In 1975, 91 000 applications were filed but 86 027 remained valid after error checks. The permit drawing is set for August 2 in the Jordan Building basement behind the State Capitol.

Jordan Building State Capitol

Sheriff's deputies round up 17 illegal aliens in county

Franklin County deputies detained 17 illegal aliens in recent weeks and handed them to Border Patrol. They were later transferred with others from Idaho back into Mexico.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Border Patrol Idaho Mexico

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