Power rate clash widens as UP and L fights Idaho ruling
Eastern Idaho consumers join Utah Power and Light protests against an 8.15 percent rate hike after the Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved higher rates. A 40 to 45 member protest committee led a petition criticizing missed notice for all electric customers and calling for a public-voice review, with plans for letters and potential class action after PUC feedback.
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Robert Leneghan
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President Carter
Ken Porter
Norman Roberts
Verlan Gunnell
Utah Power and Light Company
Tip Top Amusement Center Not Implicated in Drug Traffic
Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney J D Williams and Deputy Sheriff Duane Golightly clarified that the Tip Top Amusement Center is the investigation focus but not linked to illegal drug traffic by owners Mr and Mrs Larry Telford. Williams said at a commission meeting the aim was to inform parents and avoid implying owner involvement. Telford confirmed awareness of problems and enforced strict no smoking rules.
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Duane Golightly
Tip Top Amusement Center
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Larry
Telford
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Informa Fae
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Preston High School
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Golightly
Six nominated for Chamber of Commerce board seats
Six men Wayne Brown Steve Edwards Gerald Fisher Glade Rawlings Paul Swainston and Kay Titens are nominated for three spots on the Area Chamber of Commerce board. Ballots will be mailed to active members on Monday. Three retiring members are replaced this year: Dr. Larry Stokes Dr George Bard and Norm Ricks.
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Wayne Brown
Steve Ed
Gerald Fisher
Glade Rawlings
Paul Swainston
Kay Titens
Larry Stokes
George Bard
Norm Ricks
Senior Citizens Dinner Planned at American Legion Hall
The Senior Citizens dinner will be held Saturday Oct 22 at the American Legion Hall. Serving begins at noon. All senior citizens in the area are invited to attend.
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American Legion Hall
Preston Rotary set to present Christmas cantata
Rotary members show strong enthusiasm with about 60 rehearsing at Jefferson Middle School music room. Director Carl Hoffmann notes rehearsals Sundays at 5 30 pm and invites any interested locals to join. He seeks return of cantata music from past years.
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Preston Rotary Club
Carl Hoffman
Jefferson Middle School
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Veterans Day Closures Across Government Offices
National Veterans Day noted next Monday with city and county offices closed while Preston banks stay open. The Chamber of Commerce sees no holiday closure, and most businesses will operate. Garbage collection shifts to Tuesday with no pickup Monday.
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Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Hampton Nelson win weekly football contest at The Citizen
Hampton and Nelson correctly forecast 17 winners to claim the $10 prize with B and R Lounge Preston listed as the entry mailing address. Kirt Hodges placed second with 16 correct and $5 prize. several near misses noted on BYU Colorado State Idaho State Montana State Oakland Denver and Houston Baltimore. Entries must be postmarked or delivered by Friday noon to be eligible.
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Curtis Nelson
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Citizens Office
Preston election race narrows to nine candidates
Nine men seek two at large council seats and the mayorship in Preston's non partisan municipal election set for November 8. Candidates include Clair Rosen Kimber Christensen Don Elwell Bill Hollingsworth incumbent Mike Lower Reed McEntire Wayne Bell Legrand Burton and Lynn Fackrell for council and mayoral hopefuls Wayne Bell Legrand Burton and Lynn Fackrell.
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Preston
Clair Rosen
Kimber Christensen
Don Elwell
Bill Hollingsworth
Mike Lower
Reed McEntire
Wayne Bell
Legrand Burton
Lynn Fackrell
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