Youth in bomb threat case referred to rehabilitation
A 15 year old youth faced a misdemeanor charge of recklessly endangering another person after a bomb threat case was heard. The charge was dismissed and the youth handed to Youth Rehabilitation authorities. Officer Willard Piehl continues the investigation, aided by a tip from 17 year old Pat Keane who seized the bombs and discarded them in Lake Pend Oreille.
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Assis
Tant High
Richard Ostrom
Sandpoint
Willard Piehl
Piehl
Pat Keane
Lake
Pend Oreille
Debate Over Minimum Stream Flow Law In Idaho
Irrigationists environmentalists sportsmen and cities clash over a proposal to require a minimum stream flow to protect fish wildlife and water quality. Idaho officials note most water is unappropriated in the north while debates continue on delaying action until a statewide water plan is finished.
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Boise
UPD
Lee
Idaho
Roshokt
Twin Falls
Senate Resources and Environment
Rosholt
The
Water Board
Sandpoint Man Found Dead in Snow Likely Self-Inflicted
Don Hunt, 52, was found at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday on a Bonner County road north of Sandpoint, with a half-filled bottle of sleeping pills nearby. Investigators consider death by own action as snow fell overnight. an autopsy is ordered by Coroner Buck Nelson. Hunt had one leg and recently had leg surgery.
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Don Hunt
Bonner County
Buck Nelson
Boise Water Plan Faces Flow Restriction Challenge
Boise Mayor Jay Amyx says the city cannot meet water quality standards with its current secondary treatment plant on the Boise River without a specified minimum flow. Idaho Water Users Association leader Jack Barnett proposes transferring bill administration to the water board, calling the measure far reaching. Idaho Fish and Game official Robert Salter defends the plan as protecting Idaho's quality of life.
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Boise
Jay Amyx
Jack Barnett
Idaho Water Users Association
The
Water Board
Robert Salter
Idaho Fish and Game Department
Idaho
Man Dies In Blaze At 604 N Ella Street
A morning fire at 604 N Ella Street left Donald Lee Altergott 28 dead from smoke inhalation in a two bedroom frame house. Fire Chief Wade Brown and 12 firefighters arrived at 2 05 a m to find the residence engulfed. The body was found by a bedroom and taken to Moon Funeral Home for arrangements. Investigators seek the fire’s cause.
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N. Ella Street
Donald Lee Altergott
Pete
Wade Brown
Brown
Bonner General Hospital
Moon Funeral Home
Art Chubb
North Ella St
Andrus Signs Driver Ed Legislation
Gov. Cecil D. Andrus has signed a law requiring prior approval by the State Board of Education for reimbursement of driver education costs. The measure aims to control cost estimates as districts faced higher enrollments than anticipated and shrinking appropriations.
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Boise
Senate Hears Ski Resort Liquor Bill Reconsideration
The Idaho Senate today reconsidered a ski resort liquor by the drink bill after killing it 14-20 Monday amid fears for non drinkers. The chamber then voted 26-6 to reconsider the earlier vote as Sen. John Peavey pledged amendments to address objections.
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Boise
Snowfall in Spokane Surpasses Seasonal Norm
Snowfall in Spokane continues to rise with 62.4 inches this season at Spokane International Airport. Normal winter total is 54.5 inches. So far this month snowfall is near normal with 3.9 inches in the first half and a typical February 7.4 inches expected.
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Spokane
UPI
National Weather Service
Spokane International Airport
The
Weather Service
Patriotic Concert Tonight At Sandpoint High
A patriotic concert is set for tonight at Sandpoint Senior High School featuring two student bands and two choirs from Sandpoint Junior High. New music director Paul Stinette leads the bands in his first public performance. Dana Meehan directs the choir. The program includes God Bless America This Land Is Your Land This Is My Country and more with numbers like America the Beautiful The American Rhapsody and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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Sandpoint Senior High School
Sandpoint Junior High School
Dana Meehan
Paul Stinnette
West Lynn
Oregon
Ogden
Utah
Parma
Idaho
All Northwest Music Con
Missoula
Stinnette
Olivette College
University of Iowa
Senate Will Push Deputy Merit System
The Senate State Affairs Committee agreed to introduce a deputy sheriff merit system. Ada County Sheriff Paul Bright said the mandatory plan would apply to counties with 30,000+ people and be optional for smaller counties. It would allow removal for incompetency, neglect, dishonest conduct, unfitness, narcotics or alcohol use, felony conviction, or rule violations.
Local Teachers Agreement Reached in Bonner County
A series of meetings between School Board representatives and Bonner County Education Association produced substantive consensus on a procedural negotiations agreement. The document will be presented to the Board of Trustees and the Association for ratification.
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Bonner County Education Association
Board of Trustees
Association For Ratification
Everett Gilbert
Jack McHargue
Dave Parker
Dick Smith
Tom Keough
George Douglas
Likens
Mike Lamanna
Wayne Hagadone
Dan Featherston
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Robert Lee
Idaho Water Resource Board
John Streiff
Lewiston
Andrus
Senate
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