Idaho Eyes License Renewal Law Sparks Federal Sanctions Debate
Idaho Senator Dane Watkins proposes exempting drivers with clean records from written renewals, claiming reduced red tape. Idaho officials warn federal standards require reexamination every four years and could trigger loss of highway funds and sanctions for states without motor vehicle safety rules.
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Robert van Buskirk
Boise
UPI
Idaho
Watkins
Pat Ehrlich
Idaho Traffic Safety Commission
Ms. Ehrlich
John Bender
Bender
Racicots Host Saddle Club Holiday Dinner
Mr and Mrs W C F Racicot hosted the Sandpoint Saddle club Christmas party and meeting. The fair board named Mr Racicot as Saddle club representative to the Fair Board Horseshow committee and Jean Martin as representative for the 4-H horse clubs. Members vote to elect officers at a dinner January 5 at 7 PM at the Golden Hind Restaurant in Hope.
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W.C. Fats Racicot
Sandpoint Saddle Club
Fair Board
Mr. Racicot
Saddle Club
Jean Martin
Golden Hind
Hope
Community groups schedule December meetings in Sandpoint area
A calendar of local group gatherings lists the Christian Women's Club at Lifehouse in Hope on December 11 at 12 30 p.m. and many other clubs meeting December 8 through December 15 including 4 H Horse Leaders Council Bonner County Courthouse and United Methodist Women.
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Christian Women’s Club
Lifehouse In
Hope
4-H
Horse Club Leaders Council
Bonner County
United Methodist
Fellowship Hall of Church
Sandpoint
Winter Riders
of Idaho Nurses’ Association, Dist. No 10
Bonner General Hospital
R.n.’S
L.p.n.’S
WWP
Roads Wet With Some Ice In Boise Area
Local motorists report slick patches and icy spots on roads around Boise amid light freezing drizzle. Drivers urged caution as temperatures hover near freezing and fog limits visibility in some segments.
Beta Sigma Phi Meets for Crafts and History Talk
The Idahon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met November 1 at Pat Lewis home for a crafts program with demonstrations in pine needle basket weaving rug making crewel and needlepoint and macrame plus a plant hanger project. Refreshments were provided by Jana Shields and Dana Curtis. On November 25 the group gathered at Wagon Bridge Inn to welcome new pledges with a brief business meeting and a history of women program by Beverly Franson Gail Carter and Carol Linscott and a speech by Helen Newton about the status of women.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Pat Lewis
Betts Benson
Dana Curtis
Linda Plaster
Charlee Welch
Irene Cook
Jana Shields
Wagon Bridge Inn
Beverly Franson
Gail Carter
Carol Linscott
Helen Newton
Bonner County Humane Society Commends Beta Sigma Phi Fashion Show
The Board and members of the Bonner County Humane Society express appreciation to the Idaho Phi Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for a fashion show that aided their cause. They also thank participants and the Sandpoint community for strong public support.
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Bonner County Humane Society
Idaho Phi Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Sandpoint
Lapwai Mayor Sobotta Resigns After Two Years
Mayor Robert Sobotta of Lapwai Idaho resigns after two years in a four year term citing increasing responsibilities with his employment in the Lapwai school system. He stepped down over the weekend per UPI report.
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Lapwai
Idaho
UPI
Robert Sobotta
Sobotta
Juvenile Lawbreaker Concerns Face Idaho Legislature
Law enforcement and judicial officials in the Magic Valley warn Idaho’s juvenile laws are lax and require legislative action. Tim Qualls, Twin Falls Chief of Detectives, urges changes to address rising juvenile crime and investigative restrictions. Ed Critchell notes many parents misunderstand the laws and calls for clearer explanation.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
UPI
Magic Valley
Judicial
Tim Qualls
Qualls
Ed Critchell
Critchell
Idaho girl crowned Miss Rodeo America 1976 in Oklahoma City
Brunette Betty Schnell of Rogerson Idaho won Miss Rodeo America 1976 after competing against 42 contestants from 40 states and two Canadian provinces. First runner up was Karin Allred of Bountiful Utah second runner up Renee Keith Portales NM and fourth runner up Kristin Holmquist Kan. The event featured about 500 attendees an $18 plate dinner and an encore by the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra.
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Betty Schnell
Rogerson
Idaho
America
Miss Schnell
Ralph and
Hazel Schnell
College of Southern Idaho
Karin Allred
Bountiful
Utah
Renee Keith
Portales, NM
Tara Crawford
la Grande
Ore
Kristin Holmquist
Smolan
Linda Witke
Selah
Wash
Connie Della Lucia
Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra
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