Preston Indians win Idaho State A-2 basketball title bid
Preston Indians clinch a spot in the Idaho State A-2 basketball tournament with a 72-59 win over Marsh Valley and a 70-65 upset of Aberdeen. Wood River and Orofino join in the bracket as Preston faces Wood River in the opener at Idaho State University gym.
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Education Costs Reported Franklin County Education Spending Compared
A federal study shows Franklin County spends 57 percent of public funds on education, higher than national 48 percent and Idaho 55 percent. The per capita public spending is $255 with $145 for education. Idaho averages $131 locally. School districts report 13 percent more per pupil this year, with $504 per elementary pupil versus $516 in 1969.
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Swan Lake Plans Reunion and Fundraising Dinner
A reunion and fundraising dinner will be held in the Swan Lake ward chapel on March 28 with dinner served at noon and a program to follow. It is the last reunion in the old chapel before a new building is planned this year. General chairs are Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gibbs and Mr. and Mrs. James Abbott. Other chairs include George Gambles, Mrs. Ruby Merrill, Joseph Kay, Woodrow Sorenson, Max Kay, Calvin Henderson, Don Henderson. Every ward family has an assigned role.
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Dayton Hears District Fire Proposal
Lou Davis of the Preston Fire Department urged Dayton City Council to attend a later hearing on the need for improved firefighting equipment in rural counties. The council planned to schedule the hearing at an upcoming date.
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City Buys New Garbage Truck And Park Facility
City Council approved bids for a new Heil body and chassis for a garbage truck. The annual City Clean-up will run March 23 for one week with curbside collection. The old opera house site will become an overnight trailer park with volunteer fees and planned electrical facilities.
Local parade delays draw mixed reactions in Port City
Residents and officials weigh the impact of postponed events as Port City plans move forward. Community leader Sue expresses concern over losses, while the council reviews safety and funding to salvage a revised schedule.
County moves on Franklin Nursing Home plan
Plans for the Franklin County Nursing Home project have been sent to the next stage after the county purchased the Donna Webster home as the final addition. Officials say the timeline for bidding on the hospital remains unclear. Navy Ensign Lynn F. Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Delbert N Martin of Cornish Utah, serves aboard the heavy cruiser USS St Paul in Long Beach California undergoing an extensive overhaul.
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School District Plans New Building Fund Feasibility
The Eastside school district approves plans to educate residents in a new building. A sinking fund with seven year terms could yield about 800000 for construction if 15 mills are approved. The board seeks an architect to study feasibility and timing while reconsidering spending on old buildings.
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High School Jazz Festival Participants Recognized
Students from Reno Nevada participated in a one day jazz festival at a local high school. The event drew about 2000 attendees and included performances by bands from multiple schools with awards presented to standout players and ensembles.
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