Public hearing on Franklin County Comprehensive Plan draws 200 residents
About 200 residents attended the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan hearing, with 25 to 30 voicing opinions to the zoning commission chair Glen Tanner. Participants debated zoning impact on farming land, housing rules, and the 40 acre minimum for prime agricultural areas, amid concerns over growth and state regulations.
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Franklin County Comprehensive Plan
County Zoning Commission
Glen Tanner
McDonald
Tom Robinson
Preston Businesses Announce Remodeling and Openings
Preston area stores announce relocation remodeling and new openings. The Citizen moves from 11 South State to 75 South State in the old Clinic building. Sears relocates from 69 North State to the former Citizen Building. McKay and Karla Rawlings buy the Citizen Building and lease to Sears. Rex Pitcher leases the theater to Michael Leavitt for weekend operation with top movie selections. Carter's Department Store plans to move later this year to the former Penney's Building with remodeling and more clothing lines. Joyner Lofthouse plans a new restaurant after buying Snooty Cat Cafe and starting extensive remodeling.
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Preston
Citizen
South State Street
Sears’ Catalog
North State Street
McKay and
Karla Rawlings
Lewiston
Sears
Roger Carter
Carter’s Department
South State
Penney’s
Carter
Citizen to Publish Early Next Week
The Citizen will publish a day early next week due to the Fourth of July holiday and the move to a new location. The front bookstore section will be closed next Tuesday after noon and Wednesday and Thursday for the move.
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Citizen
The
Youth Hurt In Rollover On Eighth East St
A 1973 Ford pickup driven by 15 year old Scott S Anderson rolled twice on Eighth East Street at 6 45 p m injuring Brad Sparrow 16 seriously with a broken left leg and trapping him until jacks freed him He was treated at Preston Hospital and transferred to Logan Hospital A second passenger Jerry McDowell 15 escaped injury Officials cited Anderson for speed too fast for road conditions
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Scott S Anderson
State St
Preston
Eighth East St
Brad Sparrow
Preston Hospital
Logan Hospital
Insurance law takes effect Monday for vehicle registration
County motorists must show proof of liability insurance to register autos pickups and 8 000 pound trucks. If registering by mail send policy number and certificate. At the assessor's office bring policy proof cards. Franklin County seniors hold monthly dinner Saturday with sing along meeting at noon and lunch at 1230. bring own utensils and plates.
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Marion Bennett
Bennett
Franklin County
Robinson
County Board Rejects Pool Plan and Grants 5 Percent Raise
Franklin County commissioners, meeting as a board of equalization, rejected a Central School site purchase for a county pool citing a $400,000 price tag and potential tax hikes. They approved a $10,000 immediate hospital infusion and $30,000 later to keep supplies buying in bulk. The panel also granted 11 hardship exemptions and authorized a five percent cost of living increase for most county employees amid hospital rate adjustments and new administrator praise.
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Franklin County
Board of Commissioners
Orson Bowler
Eastside
Bowler
Preston High School
Dean Abrams
Abrams
Ron French
Owen Ames
Joyce Williams
Preston Council Faces Park Lighting Upgrade Dilemma
Preston Utah council heard Utah Power and Light official Bob Whitehead warn of a deadly risk from the park ball diamond switch. Contractor Keith Porter estimated 2500 to 3500 dollars to replace switch lines and lamps. Council delayed action amid budget and prior modernization questions.
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Utah Power and Light Company
Bob Whitehead
Preston
Ball Park
Whitehead
City Park
Blackfoot
Keith Porter
Mike Lower
Lower
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