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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1976
Page
1
The Preston City Council passed a 1.276 million dollar budget with about 635 thousand in anticipated government grants, a rate of increase around 15 percent from last year. They debated trimming lines, forewent a 2500 contingency, and set a public meeting for next Monday to discuss utility rate hikes.
An overflow crowd of about 150 gathered at the Franklin County courthouse for a public session on the 1976 budget. The meeting shifted from City Hall to the court room after chairs filled, centered on a 100 percent utility rate jump and a 15 percent overall budget increase.
Senior citizens aged 55 and older are invited to a Saturday noon dinner at the American Legion Hall. A program and door prizes are planned and a $1 donation is requested.
Howard Almond announced a kickoff for the County Cancer Drive set for Monday March 29 at 3 p.m. in the courthouse. The event aims to organize volunteer efforts and raise funds for local cancer initiatives.
Preston School Board approved electronics programs for the new Vocational-Industrial building under construction at Preston High. Trustees also studied building trades proposals, approved a bid for fire alarm equipment, and discussed district sports, including baseball, with neighboring districts watching decisions. A public hearing April 13 will address state highway improvements on Eighth East and West streets.
Three judges disqualified in Sixth District Magistrate Court assign the case of David LeRoy Woytke of Preston to Judge Willis J. Ward. Woytke faces counts of battery and malicious injury to property from an April 22 1975 Glendale Reservoir incident. One assault with a deadly weapon count was dismissed and the defense pleads not guilty. The trial is set for next Tuesday at 10 a.m. with a $1 000 bond posted.
Franklin County has been officially designated a Bicentennial community. A large April 15 program will present the national Bicentennial flag and certificate to county officials. The Idaho Days 76 celebration runs June 15 to Aug 1 with a June 25 queen contest and a July 31 parade and Preston Night Rodeo.
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