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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
1
Sandpoint retail merchants schedule a three day Washington birthday sale for Friday February 18 Saturday February 19 and Monday February 21. Citywide stores offer drastically reduced prices on many sale items to honor George Washington. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of the downtown Sandpoint sale.
An early morning fire at Fannan's Resort Sunnyside destroyed the main tavern marina building. Northside Fire Chief Bob Lyons said alarms came in at 5 am. wind driven flames prevented saving the structure though nearby properties were protected with a spark patrol in place.
Ken Miller reports that community property agreement forms advertised in a Sandpoint weekly prompt couples to seek cheap probate avoidance. Legal experts warn the forms may fail after July 1 and advise caution, noting title companies may not honor such agreements and legal advice is essential.
The Sandpoint City Council unanimously approves a $2 monthly rise in sewage charges, boosting total water sewer and garbage costs to $10 for residents. The hike funds a $40,000 TV study of old sewer lines, with state officials pressing upgrades to treatment and fixes for leaks and overflows. Mayor Gray says a news conference will soon share details with the public.
Pack River Properties proposes selling its NIC campus waterfront strip in Coeur d Alene Idaho for 800 000. A letter from general manager Leon Lewis notes land value at 940 000 with higher projections and condo plans potential marinas and restaurants. Tax data show 1971 taxes of 1331 66 on the waterfront strip.
The Sandpoint council approved a 1972 budget of 711000 with a 141000 increase over 1971. Two new items bite the budget a 40000 sewer study funded by a 2 per patron rate hike and 35000 in matching beach improvement funds for federal aid. A public hearing is set for March 13 at 8 p.m. in City Council chambers.
Bonner County Commissioners approved a 1972 county budget after a fast hearing examining departmental allocations and anticipated revenues. The vote finalized the budget plan for the new fiscal year.
The UPI report states the Sandpoint IGA Supermarket and Shrum Motor Company of Glenns Ferry were charged in U. S. district court with Phase II price posting violations for failing to publish base price lists. Each could face up to 2500 dollars per violation as new price posting rules took effect January 2.
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