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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
1
An editor notes Memorial Day and honors war dead, recounting a reader's visit to Manila’s Philippine War Memorial Cemetery. It recalls Allied servicemen from diverse backgrounds buried in orderly rows, with reflections on sacrifice, memory, and shared bonds amid World War II’s early, turning moments.
Education Week scheduled in Preston from June 27 to 29 features a three day program themed Personal and Family Preparedness Organized through the LDS Church Educational System. Jeffrey R Holland commissioner of education says the courses aim to equip members with skills and knowledge across topics. Noted speakers include Lynn A McKinlay Ronald J Dent Jess L Christensen Jerry C Roundy Reed C Durham Jr John L Lund and Lyle J Lowder. Special subjects cover For Women Only Discovering Your Personal Strengths and Preparing Your Family for the Second Coming. The Ross Family Singers close with Seasons on June 29 at 9 p.m. Meals are provided during day sessions beginning at 10 a.m. and registration is via ward representatives.
An election is scheduled Friday from 9 am to 3 pm for a parents advisory committee to oversee the Eastside School District Title One program. Dr Blair Henderson says nominees are selected and candidates will be listed. Voting is open to district patrons. Title One is a federally funded program for educationally deprived students.
In Franklin County, ongoing rains boost Cub River flow allowing Preston-Whitney Irrigation Co to take 80 cfs into storage reservoirs. Watermaster Dean Smith notes Twin Lakes storage down and Bears River pumps supplementing, with potential for a strong second hay crop if rain continues.
Franklin County commissioners discussed preliminary budgets to be finalized in August with tentative approval in August and final in September. A herd district was examined for Linrose. no objections were raised. Road work will emphasize chip sealing over paving. Gene Austin protested Owen Casperson’s planned junkyard relocation from Highway 91 to a county road near Bear River, threatening court action. Casperson received a variance to relocate, funded by a beautification program.
West Side patrons vote 139 to 111 against the five mill school plant facilities override after learning two thirds support was required. The district had hoped to pass the mill levy with debate over teacher pay and benefits influencing turnout. The board may set a new election in about 90 days to try again.
Commencement exercises tonight and Friday honor about 170 Franklin County seniors at Preston High and West Side High. West Side graduates 37. Preston about 132 with Clark Johnson BYU religion professor delivering Preston address.
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