Sandpoint Chamber Promotes Abstract Logo Sticker
The Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce promotes a multi colored abstract logo sticker as a summer trial to symbolize the town. Designer Merrit Weiss explains the four colored triangles represent seasons and local activities while officials hope for broader city use pending a fall vote. The stickers cost 50 cents and are sold at the Chamber office and local retailers.
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Mike Dalen
Bee
Chamber of Commerce
Sandpont
Sherri
Metz
Spokane
Sandpoint
Ane
Merrit Weiss
Schweitzer
Weiss
Evans to undergo hip replacement surgery in Boise
Gov. John W. Evans plans to enter St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise for major hip replacement surgery aimed at correcting a worn ball and socket. The operation is set for Friday at 1 p.m. with a seven to ten day hospital stay and three weeks to a month of recovery.
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Boise
UPI
John WV. Evans
St. Alphonsus Hospital
Evans
Willige J. Murphy
Idaho Wheat Commission
Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash at Sta and Alder
Marlene Renfro of 1316 Sipence Street was injured around 3 p.m. Tuesday when her motorcycle collided with a car at the Sta and Alder intersection. Greta Graham Saple, driving the car, allegedly turned right onto Alder and pulled in front of the motorcycle, causing Renfro to be thrown. She suffered a broken leg and facial abrasions. no citations issued and the accident is under investigation.
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Worman
Marlene Renfro
Sipence Street
Sta and
Alder
Greta Graha
Alder Street
Renfro
Break-in at Elkin’s Resort on Priest Lake
Early Tuesday a break in at Just For A Drink Elkin's Resort on Priest Lake damaged a pane glass window to enter the bar. Owner Al Elkins said the intruders appeared to want a few more drinks before leaving.
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Elkin
Priest Lake
al Elkins
Elkins
New Look For Hwy 200 Narrow Idaho Road Gets Widened
An Idaho Department of Highways crew widens a three mile stretch of Highway 200 between Hope and Clark Fork from 24 feet to 28 feet. Workers remove rock points and dispose material in narrow sections to allow future hot mix surfacing. A temporary one way traffic plan is in force during the upgrade.
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Hope and
Clark Fork
Idaho Department of Highways
CON Clause
Betty Watt
McArthur Reservoir to Be IFG Subject
Fisheries management at McArthur Reservoir will be discussed at two public meetings in Bonners Ferry on Monday July 11 and Sandpoint on Tuesday July 12 at 7 30 p m. The Department of Fish and Game seeks public reaction to alternatives ranging from keeping the status quo to eradicating perch and introducing bass or trout. Bill Goodnight will lead the sessions let anglers voices be heard.
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McArthur Reservoir
Bonners Ferry
Sandpoint
Department of Fish and Game
Carter Proposes Citizen Rate to Avert First Class Increase
President Carter urges the Postal Service to create a citizen rate shielding individuals from a planned rise in first class mail. The proposal, discussed with Postmaster General Bailor, targets exempting citizens while businesses would pay higher rates. The Board of Governors considers cost-cutting moves including possible Saturday mail elimination as a separate step. The Rate Commission would review any rate change, potentially delaying action for months.
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ED Rogers
Washington
UPI
Carter
Postal Service
Benjamin Bailor
Board of Governors
White House
Jody Powell
Bailor
Senate
Postal Rate Commission
Idaho Road Signs Remain Unchanged
Idaho will keep existing mile based road signs. DOT cited public resistance and federal retreat on metric conversion, noting six or eight dual mile kilometer signs for drivers will stay in place and no further changes planned at this time.
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Idaho
Boise
UPS
State Department of Transportation
US Department of Transportation
Solar Energy Comes to Sandpoint Idaho
Solar heating becomes affordable for the average worker in Sandpoint Idaho aided by state tax incentives up to 5000 over years for solar installations and devices. Local engineer Brian Lingle of Interface Design Group counters doubts about cloudy northern skies by noting long stretches of sunless days are rare and that backup systems are sufficient.
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California
New Mexico
Sandpoint
Idaho
Canadian
State of
Kaho
Solar
Brian Lingle
Lingle
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