Sandpoint Council Talks Docks Budget Donor Gifts and Criticisms
The Sandpoint City Council heard citizen input on dock reconstruction costs after floods with Evan Rue proposing a $28,500 rock dock rebuilt to resist erosion. Mayor Les Brown referred the plan to committee for study while senior citizens seek $20,000 for a building project and civic club donor funds $225 for beach beautification and city hall refinishing. Mrs. Bernard McGovern criticized the dog control ordinance and speeding around the park, noting the measure was approved by voters 543 to 222.
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Sandpoint
Evan Rue
Rue
Les Brown
Brown
Bonner County
Senior Citizen Council
Burt Harrin
Harrin
Herrin
William F.* Sleep
Bernard McGovern
S. Florence
Gas Stations Ignore Washington Voluntary Rationing Plan
Spokane report finds 30 surveyed service stations not complying with Gov Evans voluntary gas rationing effective Monday. Stations claim no long lines and say they will ignore the odd or even license plate day restriction, noting no problems seen in their area.
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Spokane
UPS
Washington State
Inland ‘Empire Auto Association
Dan Evans
Bomb Scare Evacuates Sandpoint Junior High and Lincoln
Sandpoint students at Sandpoint Jr. High and Lincoln schools were evacuated Thursday after a bomb threat. No device was found. The caller, possibly a youth, did not specify which school, triggering calls to both sites. Police Chief George Elliot said the investigation continues.
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Sandpoint Jr. High
Lincoln
Sam_ Keiski
Jr. High
Sandpoint
George Elliot
Jaycees Honor Local Citizens at Banquet
Jaycee President Dave Self received the Distinguished Service Award at a Pastime banquet. Burt Leonard of Pacific Power & Light Co. earned Boss of the Year. Gary Parsons and Mary Ann Brown were named Outstanding Young Educator and Outstanding Young Woman respectively. Special awards went to Pete Thompson, Gary Pietsch, Al Shepard and Burt Leonard for support to the Jaycees.
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Jaycee
Dave Self
Washington-Lincoln Pta
Self
Burt Leonard
Pacific Power & Light Co
Jaycees
Gary Parsons
Northside School
Mary Ann Brown
Miss Browns
Sandpoint High School
Pete Thompson
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Gary Pietsch
The
News-Bulletin
Terry Holste
Sandpoint
Snowmobilers Found Safe After Missing in Coolin Area
Two snowmobilers reported missing in the Coolin area were found tired and exhausted walking out Monday afternoon. They began touring Sunday afternoon on Horton Creek Road and turned toward the Hunt Drainage before being traced. Officials said the pair were okay after discovery.
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Coolin
Bonner County
Stolen Auto Recovered and Additional Vehicle Theft Report
Bonner County deputies recovered a stolen car belonging to Dave Chapman of Sandpoint from a driveway near Diamond Lake on Highway 95. Lakeshore Motors reported a theft over the weekend. Gary Parson of Northside School reported a break in over the weekend with no theft and minimal disturbance.
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Bonner County
Bonner County OKs Record Budget Totaling 2.74 Million
Bonner County Commissioners approve a 1974 budget of 2,740,974.40 with a 210,000 increase for road and bridge and a 689,000 revenue sharing fund. The plan includes 810,000 for road and bridge and 647,684.40 for current expenses, with anticipated revenues from cash balance and other sources. Debate centered on airport line items weed control costs and the Panhandle Health District funding.
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Board of
Bonner
Panhandle
Bonner County
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