Sandpoint considers up to 18 million bond for water system
City officials weigh a bond issue to fund a water system upgrade with a potential 1.8 million local share and 2.14 million federal grant, while metering proposed to ensure fair charges. Debate centers on meters, project costs, and funding mixes, with residents facing rate increases if approved.
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Sand Creek
Federal Economic Development Administration
Hedges
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Sandpoint
Public Works Committee
Jub’s
Marlin Green
Green
JUB
Lake Pend Oreille
Pine Street Loop
Doug Ward
Public Works
Jack Leckner
Benoit
David Easton
Bobh Easton
Eitzman
Syringa Heights
Northside
Tax cut possible for Sandpoint residents next year
City officials say a small tax reduction may occur for 1977 78 if employee salaries rise on a cost of living basis. The amount could be offset by road repairs and a proposed 1.8 million waterworks bond. A home valued at 20 000 could see a 27.75 decrease, with overall levy down about 12 mills.
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Ed Eitzman
Hugh Hedges
JUB Engineers
Coeur d’ Alene
Sandpoint
JUB
J.C. Benoit
Finance Committee
Dave Easton
Easton
Goun
Benoit
Conemittee
Cayanets
Lightning Strikes Spark Fires Across Sandpoint District
Forest Service reports 15 manned fires caused by electrical storms and 12 lightning fires managed by the Department of Lands. Northern Caribou Creek area hardest hit. all fires under control. Minor power outages hit Hope and Clark Fork areas. Weekly precipitation 0.19 inches. highs reached 92 with a mild weekend outlook of dry, warm weather.
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Sandpoint District
Forest Service Office
Department of Land
Caribou Creek
Hope and Clark Fork
Bonner County
Snake River Study For Wild and Scenic Status
Seattle ups report: 34 miles along the Snake River near the Idaho Washington border from Asotin upstream to the confluence with the Grande Ronde eyed for wild and scenic designation. A draft environmental statement is planned for fall with a final report next year. 11 miles would be scenic and the stretch to Asotin recreational.
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Seattle
UPS
Snake River
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Idaho
Washington
Idaho-Oregon
Asotin
Wash
Bill Klein
Grande Ronde River
Gardener Storekeeper and Mechanic-Without Eyes
Harvey Prater a 64 year old sightless resident of Sagle Idaho operates a small grocery gas station and store near the Sagle school. He lost his sight at 22 and supports himself through hard work carpentry and auto repair while relying on social security and avoiding welfare. He spends long hours works on motors and recently rebuilt a 1951 Studebaker pickup planning to sell it after finishing. He also tends a large garden and lives in a house he hopes to rent to supplement income.
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Gary Palmer
Harvey Prater
Idaho Panhandle
Ventura
California
Prater
Sagle
Studebaker
Priest Lake Days Set With Softball Hullabaloo
Priest Lake hosts its 10th Priest Lake Days August 5 to 7 starting with a Nordman Club sing along and Christmas party. Bates Realty Softball of Medical Lake defends title. John Sullivan seeks to beat his fence record as last year’s star. Events include softball vs Sandpoint MLS, Valley All Stars, horseracing, Jack and Jill volleyball and tug of war.
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Priest Lake
Nordman Club
Santa
Bates Realty
Medical Lake
Bates
Spokane Writers and Broadcasters
John*Sullivan
Spokane
Sandpoint
Priest Lake School
Valley All Stars of the Mill
Nordman
Real Shock Hits Sandpoint Woman Mowing Lawn
Margaret Sullivan of Sandpoint received an electric shock while using an electric mower when a cord break trapped the charge. Neighbor Shannon Abromeit sprinted across the street to unplug the cord. Sullivan recovered on scene and was not taken to hospital.
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Margaret Sullivan
Sandpoint
Shannon Abromeit
Sullivan
Two Injured In U S 200 Collision Near Bonner
Fred Stranberg 19 of Spokane collided with Leonard Mitchell 60 of Sandpoint while westbound and eastbound on U S 200. Mitchell attempted a left turn onto U S 95 causing the crash. Both drivers treated for minor injuries and released. Vehicle damages were about $1000 for Mitchell and $700 for Stranberg. Mitchell cited for failure to yield.
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Fred Stranberg
Spokane
Washington
Leonard Mitchell
Sandpoint
Mitchell
Bonner General Hospital
Stranberg
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Brian Moe
Bee
FIHA
Joe Haynes
Lightning Creek
Battle Creek
Jerry Stern
Pet Control
Ticable
Artrict
Bridge Street
Rainier
Ron Orvick
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