Priest Lake Priest River Schools To Open Monday
Superintendent Dr Wayne E Likens said Priest River and Priest Lake area schools will open Monday January 21 while all other schools remain closed The opening date may be adjusted after a County Commissioners meeting and alternative drinking water sources are being sought If none are found Priest River schools could close at the last minute He added they will open whatever they can as soon as possible
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Priest’ River
Idaho
Hill
Wayne E. Likens
Board of County Commissioners
Likens
Priest River
Dr. Likens
Idaho faces possible national disaster status for Bonner County
Efforts in Boise and Washington seek a national disaster declaration for Northern Idaho Bonner County with damages over 2 million dollars. William Murphy says President Nixon could sign the declaration by early next week and Gov. Cecil D. Andrus plans to visit Sandpoint this weekend.
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Boise
Idaho
Daily Bee
William Murphy
Cecil D. Andrus
Nixon
Bonner County
Andrus
Sandpoint
Federal disaster action delayed by weather in Idaho
Officials report that a disaster declaration process is expected to start at the governor level and move through the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration with evaluations hindered by heavy snowfall. Gen. Brooks notes potential alternative meeting sites if helicopter flights are blocked. Sen. McClure pressures federal agencies to avoid delays.
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Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
Washington
Bormer County
Jim Norell
Sen. McClure
Boise
Norell
North Idaho
National Guard
Adjutant General’s Office
Food Stamps Start Feb 1 In Sandpoint Bonner County
The food stamp program begins February 1 with applications at the DECS office in the Riverside Building Sandpoint and at Priest River City Hall on the second Monday of each month. Judge Brockway motion places handling in the courthouse with welfare worker Mrs. Jessié Gropp. Ron Beecher explains the federal sliding scale program requires work and living verifications and expands eligibility as living costs rise.
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Sandpoint Area
Bonner County
Department of Environmental and Community Services
Riverside
Jim Brockway
Jessié Gropp
USDA
DECS
Ron Beecher
Sandpoint
Priest River
Idaho First National Bank
Beecher
Department of Employment
Corps Raises Pend Oreille Lake to Prevent Downstream Flood Damage
The Corps of Engineers announces water storage will raise Pend Oreille Lake above the winter maximum to 2060 feet to curb downstream flooding. Unusual weather caused high flows on the Columbia River. Portland area nears major damage levels and Grand Coulee Dam risks overtopping, possibly delaying power generation. Officials plan to lower the lake back to 2060 feet when feasible and expect minor lake damage if winds rise, with spill preparations in place.
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Pend Oreille Lake
Corps
Columbia River Basin
Columbia River
Portland
Ore
Grand Coulie Dam
Albeni Falls
Tenure Reform Moves Ahead In Idaho Education Board
Idaho State Board of Education offers new tenure rules including student voting on tenure decisions and annual faculty reviews. The plan targets stronger removal policies amid ongoing controversy over a 25 year professor’s firing and a $2 million lawsuit, with further legal costs anticipated.
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Jay Shelledy
Boise
Coimt Education Committee
John Swartley
Swartley
Reed Budge
R-Soda Springs
Af Budge
Idaho State University
Rufus Lyman
Lyman
Citations Issued To Dog Owners In Sandpoint
City poundmaster Dave Roberts announced immediate citations for running loose or unregistered dogs. He noted about 75 dogs picked up in six weeks, with packs of 12 to 20 seen, and owners scattered across the city. He urged registration and fencing and said the leash law will be enforced to stop garbage outside yards.
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Roberts
Sandpoint
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