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Sandpoint Daily Bee

Location

Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1970

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Bonner County Fair Board Plans Food Service Building

Bonner County Fair Board held a special meeting Wednesday with church groups to discuss food booth placement at the new fairgrounds. Raynold D. Davis said a floor plan for the Food Service Building was shown to church representatives for study and recommendations. A second church meeting is set for January 20 to submit space recommendations. The Fair Board will provide plumbing and electricity. an architect is being sought to draft blueprints for construction this spring. The next regular meeting is January 18.

Bonner Raynold D. Davis Bonner County Davis Fair Board Food Service

Traffic Toll Reaches 313

LEWISTON Idaho 1970 traffic toll stood at 313 today eight more than the prior year. State Police said Clara A Simmons 74 Lewiston died early Wednesday in a one car crash 11 miles south of Lewiston on Steuben county roads Cayetano area. Her car went off the road 100 feet down an embankment to a canyon and rolled several times.

Lewiston UPI Idaho Clara A. Simmons Cayetano Simmons

Grant Awarded To Sewer District In Idaho

Idaho receives the first EPA grant as Rep James A McClure announces a $68,320 award to the Kootenai Ponderay Water and Sewer District. Funds cover an interceptor sewer three lift stations and an aerated lagoon with chlorination facilities. EPA estimates total project cost at $142,000.

Idaho New Environmental Protection Agency EPA James A. McClure Kootenai-Ponderway

Postmaster Lists Holiday Service

The Sandpoint Post Office will offer window service on December 19 1970 from 8 30 a m to 5 p m for parcels stamps money orders and other services. The holiday schedule for December 25 26 27 1970 includes no collections or deliveries on Christmas and limited dispatch only. December 26 has no window service and general holiday mail handling. January 1 2 3 1971 will mirror similar holiday service.

Sandpoint Bob Willer

Four Lifts Open. Schweitzer Basin Ski Area Weekend Plan

At Schweitzer Basin the temperature is 20 degrees with an overcast sky at 7:30 a.m. Two inches of new snow make skiing excellent. Two chairlifts operate today, with four chairlifts and two T bars planned to run over the weekend as the area remains open daily.

Schweitzer

Flag Law Case Passed

Boise officials consider appealing a ruling striking down parts of Idaho's flag law. Judge W E Smith found the 1905 statute overbroad and violating First Amendment free speech, with prosecutor Frank Stopello saying the attorney general will decide on an appeal.

Boise UPI Frank Stopello Idaho Attorney General Fourth District W.E. Smith Michael Dean Phelan Smith U.S Stoppelle Idaho Supreme Court Attorney General’s Office

Icy Road Two-Car Crash West of Sandpoint

Bonner County deputies report a two car collision two miles west of Sandpoint on Pine Street Loop Road due to icy conditions. Drivers Fran E. Watson 19 and Kenneth L. Johnson 49 both of Sandpoint had no injuries or citations. the crash occurred on a snow and ice covered curve.

Sandpoint Pine Street Loop Bonner County Sheriff's’ Office Fran E. Watson Kenneth L. Johnson Ernie Nagle Priest River Nagle

Torch Club to Prize Blender at Sandpoint Market

The Torch Club of Sandpoint Senior High School will award a blender Saturday December 19 at 3 p.m. at M and J Food Market. Mrs Dale Lee co-director of the Panhandle Child Development Association Bonner County chapter says the club volunteered to run a ticket drawing to raise funds.

Torch Club Sandpoint Dale Lee Bonner County The Panhandle Child Development Association

Weather Forecast for Sandpoint and North Idaho

Sandpoint sees considerable cloudiness with a few snow showers through Friday and cooler temperatures. Snow chances rise from 30 percent today to 60 percent Friday, with highs near 30 and lows around 2 tonight. Northern Idaho outlook shows occasional snow Saturday to Monday with highs 15 to 25 Saturday and Sunday, 25 to 35 Monday, and overnight lows 5 to 15.

Idaho

Andrus outlines budget reforms for Idaho state government

Governor elect Cecil Andrus told Caldwell Chamber of Commerce his budget plan includes separate agency requests and a needed maintenance figure. He warned a total budget figure is not yet possible and urged departmental consolidation, with an estimated 160 state units and ongoing attempts to cut fat while ensuring balanced funding. He aims to announce most appointments by year end, rejects subsidizing the state, and critiques the Department of Administrative Services as costly and legislatively overrated.

Andrus

Sandpoint Public Library to reopen Monday after fire

The Sandpoint Public Library will reopen for normal business Monday January 4 according to a library spokesman. There will be no bookdrop and no fines for late books until conditions return to normal after the fire.

Sandpoint Public Library

Toys For Tots Open House And Student Donation

Mrs. Wayne Hook reports New Farmin Elementary School students donated 72.90 to Toys for Tots after skipping Christmas gifts this year. Scouts and Brow n ies also contributed toys as the Priest River area prepares holiday baskets Sunday through Tuesday. The center hosts an open house Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the public to view final activities.

Wayne Hook Toys For Tots Center New Farmin Elementary Priest River Hook

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