Plan prompts opposition to Comprehensive Plan in Sandpoint
A continuation of last month’s public hearing on Sandpoint’s Comprehensive Plan sparked controversy and at least two more meetings. Attendees criticized copies availability and argued the plan could advance metro government and infringe property rights. Local residents varied in stance with some supporting growth measures and others opposing the plan in full.
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Sandpoint Public Library
Richard Tatterson
Sandpoint
Panhandle Planning & Development Council
Metro
Roger Kane
Kane
Don Irving
Jay Watson
Umbrella Bicentennial Group Formed in Sandpoint
A tentative Sandpoint bicentennial umbrella group was formed to establish a county wide Commission for projects marking the nation's birthday. J M Neil of the Idaho Bicentennial Commission outlined goals while Tom Lockhart was elected temporary chairman. The group aims to unify Bonner County into a spokes body and pursues projects from Cataldo Mission restoration to oral history efforts. The next meeting is scheduled in the Washington Water Power building.
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Sandpoint
J.M. Neil
Idaho Bicentennial Commission
Boise
Neil
Tom Lockhart
Lockhart
Bonner County
Idaho Falls
Intermountain Science Museum
Malad
Boise Veterans Memorial State Park
Leonore
Lewiston
Bonner
Bonner County Bicentennial Commission
Washington Water Power Building
Council Considers Comprehensive Plan After Public Meeting
Several residents request placement on Monday’s city council agenda to discuss the comprehensive plan following yesterday’s public forum where strong opposition arose. The meeting also considers awarding a bid to remove the old city dock destroyed by last year’s flood. Committee reports may yield further action.
Weather Update for Coeur d Alene Sandpoint
Snow continues with blowing and drifting in Coeur d Alene and Sandpoint. Precipitation chance 70 percent Saturday. Tonight low 20, Saturday high 30.
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Coeur d’Alene
Sandpoint
Idaho Covered Wagon Tour Heads Through Round Lake State Park
The Idaho Covered Wagon arrives at Round Lake State Park March 14 to 17 as the first bicentennial event in the area. The wagon, part of a state tour, proceeds toward 1976 Pennsylvania with stops along Oregon Trail routes. Volunteers escort the wagon and collect citizen scrolls to honor founding principles.
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Idaho
Round Lake State Park
Don Higgenson
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Bunker Hill Moves To Stop Metal Seepage At Pond
Bunker Hill Co. reports steps are in place to halt zinc and cadmium seepage from a settling pond into the Coeur d'Alene River near Kellogg Idaho. James Halley says the pond perimeter system began last year and aims to seal leaks, while tests show a 60 percent drop in particulate emissions in late 1974 and a baghouse capturing over 95 percent of particulates.
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Kellogg, Idaho
UPI
Bunker Hill Co
Coeur d’Alene
James Halley
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Bunker Hill
Halley
EPA
Idaho
Idaho unemployment hits 7.3 percent in January
Idaho’s January unemployment reaches 7.3 percent, the highest in over a decade, with 27,000 people jobless. The Idaho Manpower Review notes the 1960 onward series, while state officials say national rates may remain above or below the Idaho figure in coming months.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
Idaho Manpower Review
Idaho Department of Employment
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