Sandpoint Breakwater Faces Growing Opposition
Sandpoint mayor and city engineer seek funds to extend a 500 foot breakwater north of City Beach while a local attorney and council member urge cancellation. Critics warn shoreline siltation, increased costs, and limited moorage benefit may outweigh erosion protection and parking plans.
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Bruce Greene
Pend Oreille’ S
Eitzman
Boise
Brian Moe Bee
Sandpoint
Ed Bitzman
Marlin Green
City Beach
Greene
Hearing Set For Monday On Interim Zoning Rules
The Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday at 9 a.m. in the Sandpoint Community Hall to discuss the county's planned interim zoning ordinances.
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Bonner County
Realtors Seek Changes to Bonner County Interim Zoning Ordinance
Real estate and homebuilding groups from Bonner County press for sharper subdivision rules. Stakeholders John Majors and Dave Reynolds push for surveyed lots, exemptions, and size-based definitions, with a public hearing scheduled for April 18 at Sandpoint Community Hall.
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Bonner County
County Board of Realtors and Homebuilders Association
Planning and Zoning Commission
Herrick
Heitman
Montana
Reynolds
Sam Wentz
Sandpoint
Final day to postmark tax returns and tire rules
April 15 marks the last day to postmark 1976 state and federal income tax returns and the final day studded tires may be used legally. Taxpayers lacking forms can file an extension with the Internal Revenue Service, extending to mid June.
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Uncle Sam
Idaho
Internal Revenue Service
Board Seeks Standards for Home Economic Instructors
Boise The State Board of Education asked the Professional Standards Commission to develop standards for teachers of consumer economics. The move aims to formalize requirements and improve instruction in home economics programs across schools.
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Board
Boise
UPIY
State Board of Education
Bradetich Wins State Vocational Scholarship in Idaho
Bradetich was the lone area student named on the list of nine vocational state scholarships for next year. The Idaho Board of Education approved 26 academic and nine vocational scholarships and authorized awards if winners cannot accept. The board warned districts may lose funds for noncompliance as consumer econ and practical math courses become graduation requirements, with debates on timing and teaching standards.
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Sandpoint
Douglas .P
Bradetich
Board of Education
Idaho Association of Home Economics
Idaho
Janet ‘Hay
Nampa
Truck tumbles from hydraulic rack at Paul’s Chevron station
Paul Tillberg veteran of 18 years lifting cars on racks reported a General Telephone service truck fell from the hydraulic rack at Paul’s Chevron station Thursday evening. He suggested an improperly set brace on the rack may have caused the accident. The truck sustained dents and scrapes amounting to several hundred dollars in damage with no injuries.
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Wade Brown
Rocky- Eveland
Paul's
Chevron Station
Paul Tillberg
Paul
Chevron
Tillberg
Stray Sorrel Gelding Found Near Upper Pack River Road
A sorrel gelding with no brand was found Thursday around 4 p.m. at a Lawrence residence on Upper Pack River Road. Bonner County Sheriffs office asks the owner to contact them to identify the horse.
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Lawrence
Upper Pack River Road
Bonner County
DeMers Injured In Motorcycle Crash Near Sandpoint
Sandpoint High School player Jeff DeMers suffered minor injuries in a motorcycle accident about 5 15 p m between Sand Creek and Burlington Northern tracks north of the B and B Distributors beer warehouse. He was treated at Bonner General Hospital and released.
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Sandpoint
Jeff DeMers
Sand Creek
Burlington Northern
B and B Distributors
DeMers
Bonner General Hospital
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Sandpoint Breakwater
Steve Klatt
Emma Lou Hook
Dave Rosgen
Forest Service
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Majors
Jess
Magic
Helen Condie
Emma M. Gebo
Pocatello
J.P. Munson
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