Oneida Stake Academy Building Entered on National Register
The historic Oneida Stake Academy Building, built in 1890 by Mormon pioneers, has been accepted for the National Register of Historic Places. Officials from Boise and Preston discuss preservation grants, with the Eastside School District planning a high school wing that will relocate band and shop classes from the academy. The building, praised by historians, reflects Gothic Revival vernacular style and notable pioneer heritage.
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Queida Stake Academy
Newell Hart
Friends of the Academy Committee
Merle W Wells
Boise
Old
Oneida
LDS Church
Utah
Canada
Harold B. Lee
Council of Twelve
Ezra T. Benson
Church Academy
Church
Eastside
Hart
Neil
Preston
J M. Neil
Idaho Bicentennial Commission
Oneida Stake Academy
Joseph A Geddes
Academy
Cache Valley
OSA
Commission Rejects Major Pumpers Rate Hike in Idaho Falls
Idaho Public Utilities Commission rejected Utah Power and Light proposed 185 percent irrigation rate rise at a three day Idaho Falls hearing. The order confirms a 10 percent across the board increase with a 3 percent temporary surcharge to cover facility damage and negotiated cost increases.
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Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Utah Power and Light
Idaho Falls
Utah Power and _ Light
Utah Power and Light Company
A.R. Dunn
Naughten No 3
United Mine Workers Union
County hear plan on comprehensive zoning at Robinson Building
Franklin County residents may voice opinions on the proposed comprehensive plan at an 8 p.m. hearing Wednesday June 18 in the Robinson Building at the County Fair grounds. The plan guides zoning ordinances and copies are available at the county clerk’s office with work overseen by planning and zoning commission chair Glen Tanner. The hearing will include planning for Preston City.
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Franklin County
County Fairgrounds
County Planning and Zoning Commission
Glen Tanner
Preston City
Hansen Schedules Preston Stop and Idaho Nuclear Landmark
Rep George Hansen plans a Preston visit next Wednesday to meet constituents at 10 15 am at the Courthouse and to address the Rotary Club at noon. He will then return to Idaho for dedication ceremonies at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory in Arco for the EBR 1 National Landmark, a milestone in early nuclear technology.
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George Hansen
Preston
Hansen
Idaho
Idaho National
Boots the cat cares for orphan pups after dog’s death
Karen Gregory’s pet Boots, a cat, has adopted two orphaned pups from her dog Princess who died in an accident last week. Boots continues nursing Tip and Prince six days after the loss, displaying canine affection.
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Karen Gregory
Myrna Gregory
Preston
Boots
Karen
Princess
Tip
Prince
Idaho Day Contest to crown queen in Franklin Ward
An Idaho Pioneer Day queen pageant will be held Friday June 13 at 8 p.m. in the Franklin Ward cultural hall with nine Franklin Misses competing for the title. Contestants include Kathi Wing Janet Mylorie Jan Atkinson Kathy Haworth Debbie Daley Lila Woodward Kathy Bradford Debbie Haworth Dixie Woodward. Jackie Fullmer of Logan, a former Miss Utah, will conduct a charm school for contestants. Marlow Woodward is general chairman. a parade and other summer activities are planned.
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Franklin Ward
Danielle Dunn
Phebe Kay Hawkes
Jackie Fullmer
Logan
Utah
Franklin Ward Meeting House
Marlow Woodward
Kathi Wing
Marvin Wing
Janet Mylorie
Hope Mylorie
Jan Atkinson
Max Atkinson
Kathy Haworth
Bob Haworth
Debbie Daley
Ernest Daley
Lila Woodward
Danter
Paul Woodward
Kathy Bradford
Larry Bradford
Debbie Haworth
Dixie Woodward
Paul Wood Ward
Franklin
Western Days Kick Off Preston Rodeo Events Next Week
Preston hosts Western Days with a queen contest on Saturday June 14 at the rodeo arena. Merchants must wear western gear or face a verdict as a dunking booth, a Western Sale, parade, and Bicentennial Wagon visit highlight the events. Ten contestants vie for the Famous Night Rodeo title with prizes and an evening barbecue at Lions Shelter.
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Preston
Preston Boots and Saddle Club
Glen Call
Second
State Street
Preston Recreation Park
Lions Shelter
Rodeo Arena
Hurum, Brigham, Tremonton
Malad
Pocatello
Montpelier
Boots
Saddle Club
Trees to Go at Preston South Park Says Woodward
Preston South Stake leader Paul C Woodward said 20 to 30 maple trees will be removed from the church park to allow sunlight and grass. Crews worked Saturday along the south and east perimeters, with plans for a seven foot sidewalk and a sprinkler free three foot strip.
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Paul C Woodward
Preston South Stake
Church Park
Woodward
Jon
Stake
Stake Center
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Ines Oytery Lis
National Parks Service
Wells
Ron Thurber
Eastside School Board
Preston Standard
Ers
Rep. Hansen
Citizen
KPST
Sun
Chamber Rodeo Committee
Alvin “H”’ Beckstead
Terry Shepherd
Carters
Monsanto
Abrams Texaco
Tanners
Lee Hunt
Twin Lakes
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