Preston City Adopts Segment of Land Use Plan
Preston votes first reading on a comprehensive land use resolution aligning city goals with the county optimum map and a city zoning framework. The council discusses Nielsen area changes, sewer odor origins, 18-cent per capita cost split, insurance bids, railroad crossings, and potential building inspector options as it plans for future projects.
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Preston City
Scott McDonald
SICOG
Elmer Oliverson
Planning and Zoning Board
Nielsen
Preston
Oliverson
Mike Lower
McDonald
Land Use Plan Timetable Questioned by State Official
Southeast Idaho planning director Art Tackett confirmed there is no fixed deadline for county comprehensive land use plans. He noted the law is vague about timetables and that without a plan there is no timetable. Tackett said the intent is to involve counties in planning, while denying that a deadline is mandated.
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Burton
McDonald
Arlene Nash
The
Citizen
Art Tackett
Idaho
State Planning Commission
Pocatello
Tackett
Deportation of 30 Mexican illegals from Preston to El Centro
Thirty illegal aliens from Mexico were rounded up and shipped from Preston to El Centro for deportation. Border Patrol officer Bob Wylie said 30 plus seven from St. Anthony area were arrested with Franklin County sheriff's help. Detained prior to departure, they received meals and filled deportation forms. Labor pressure and limited visas were noted as factors affecting migrant work in the area.
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Mexico
Preston
el Centro
Calif
Bob Wylie
Border Patrol
St. Anthony
Franklin County
Boise
Wylie
del Monte
U.S
Dept. of Labor
Community Education Offers Three Fall Classes
Ross Rasmussen announces three fall term classes starting next Wednesday at Oakwood Elementary School. Ladies exercise with Nancy Pearce begins Sept 29 at 6 pm, $5 for 10 weeks. Men's exercise led by Dee Petterberg runs Thursdays 8–10 pm at the high school gym. Sewing lingerie with Shirley Hymas starts Sept 30 7–10 pm at Preston High School Room 109, $10 for eight three hour classes. registration at first class. limited to 13, more possible.
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Ross Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Oakwood
Nancy Pearce
Shirley Hymas
Lewiston
Preston High School
Blood Drive Appreciation From Franklin County Chapter
The Franklin County Chapter of the American Red Cross thanks Ron French and the community for a successful Sept 7 blood draw at the Intermountain Red Cross Blood Center. The 100 pint quota was exceeded for a third time, with donors turned away as the unit ran out of time.
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Franklin County
American Red Cross
Intermountain
Red Cross
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Nevada
Western Auto Grand Opening Starts Today
Western Auto opens at 56 South State Street in the Idaho Billiard Building with a 10 day grand opening sale. Manager Dale Schwendiman says a circular in today's Citizen highlights many specials and the first 200 customers receive free gifts. A recliner drawing closes the event.
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Western Auto
Preston
Dale Schwendiman
Schwendiman
South State Street
Idaho
Andersen Winner Takes Citizen Football Contest
Brad Andersen of Rt. 2 won last week’s Citizen football contest with 18 correct picks amid many entries. Kim Westover of Clifton took second with 17 correct and higher 49 point weekend score. Cordel Andersen also had 17. Marsh Valley had the high 54 points in the 20 games listed. Entries must be brought to The Citizen office or mailed by Friday.
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Brad Andersen
Rt. 2
Kim Westover
Clifton
Cordel Andersen
Westover
Andersen
Marsh Valley
Aberdeen
Idaho
UP Announced Survey On Idaho Power Plant Plans
Utah Power and Light said Wasatch Opinion Research Corp will survey Southern Idaho residents to gauge attitudes toward a possible coal fired steam plant. No site or date is set, measured for future service growth and reliability, not for phosphate industry power.
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Utah Power and Light Company
Wasatch Opinion Research Corp
Idaho
Utah Power
Huntington
Utah
West Side Board to Present Funding Resolution to Idaho State Superintendent
West Side School District will send a resolution to Idaho State Superintendent Harris G. Allen to seek a funding formula change for secondary schools. The plan, proposed by Curtis Cox, suggests new revenue sources such as sales and income taxes and discusses budget, lunch price increases, and bus route challenges amid road construction in Weston Canyon.
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Harris G. Allen
West Side
Idaho
Coeur D'Alene
Curtis Cox
Cox
M.T. Deaton and Co
Pocatello
Supt
Allen
North Stake
Eastside
Marsh Valley
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Clyde Checketts
East Street
Fourth South Street
Lynn Fackrell
Legrand Burton
Salt Lake City
Utehsé
Dale Taylors
East Second North Street
Bill Hollingsworth
Jim Jensen
State Transportation Board
Dee Petterberg
Ron French
Douglas G. O'Donnell
Intermountain Red Cross Blood Center
Ross Hansen
UP and L
Harris Allen
Jim Summers
FFA
Kansas City
Tuln
Weston Canyon
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