District 1 OKs continuing bus services amid gas shortages
The Board of Trustees voted two to one to continue services at District 1 despite a looming gasoline shortage. Dr. William Morton, who announced his resignation at January's end, led the motion opposed by Trustee V. A. Verhei who urged suspending non essential bus use. Superintendent Wayne Likens outlined factors driving the shortage and projected fuel availability through January and February.
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Board of Trustees
William Morton
David Beeson
V. A. Verhei
Verhei
Morton
Wayne Likens
Standard Oil
Forest Service Vehicle Recovered After Theft
A stolen Forest Service Chevrolet carryall was found Tuesday evening at the Diamond W Motel. Two AWOL male juveniles from Fort Ord California were booked for theft. a juvenile girl released after detachment from the case. Larry Darling reported the vehicle and James R. Stark identified it. The suspects were apprehended in a motel room.
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Forest Service
Diamond W
Bonner County
National Guard
Fort Ord
Calif
Weather Update for Sandpoint Mostly Cloudy Through Thursday
Sandpoint reports mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain or snow through Thursday. Nighttime lows around 35 with a high near 40 on Thursday, 60 percent rain tonight dropping to 40 percent Thursday.
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Sandpoint
Morton Resigns From School Board Over Demands
Dr. William Morton, Zone 4 trustee, tendered his resignation to be effective after the January 8 regular meeting. He cited accelerating professional demands making it hard to devote required time to duties. The letter was presented to the board Tuesday night.
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William Morton
Zone 4
Morton
David Beeson
Farmin School
Sandpoint
Bee
Lions seek help for Toys for Tots drive in Sandpoint
The Sandpoint Lions Club Christmas Toys for Tots drive faces a late start and limited community support. Local clubs churches and volunteers have contributed in the past, but this year help is needed to provide food toys and candy for county children. Boy Scout troops have few pickups and donations of items money and volunteers are requested.
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Sandpoint Lions Club
Lions Club
Public Hearing Set on Natural Gas Rates in Idaho
A public hearing is scheduled December 27 in Coeur d Alene on Washington Water Power Co. request for a natural gas rate increase. The commission noted gas costs from El Paso Natural Gas Co. rise about 5.8 million dollars yearly under new rates, with Idaho revenue impact near 2.23 million dollars annually.
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Boise
State Sending School Fuel Savings Tips
The Idaho State Department of Education will send a list of recommendations to 115 school districts to conserve fuel. Harold Farley, head of the Energy Task Force, says districts must reduce consumption while preserving education and create energy education materials. Suggestions include revising bus routes, rescheduling athletic events, moving vacations to January or February, and forming car pools for students and staff.
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Boise
UPS
State Department of Education
Harold Farley
Department
Energy Task Force
Farley
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