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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1973
Page
1
City Poundmaster Tom Demers warns that starting Monday June 25 unleashed dogs will be removed from Sandpoint City Beach. He cites leash law violations and potential bites as hazards and urges the Park Department to post leash signs.
A recall effort targeting Rep. Patricia McDermott of Pocatello suffered another setback as Idaho Secretary of State Cenarrusa and Attorney General Park rejected a qualifying petition. The latest 36 signatures failed to meet form and address requirements, joining a prior 2558-signature rejection. The group intends to use a new petition form approved by the AG to avoid future legal issues. A Fourth District Court suit accompanies the effort.
A propane explosion and fire at Roger Monger’s Hope residence left him with first and second degree burns totaling over 20 percent of his body. He told Deputy George Woods he was refilling a camper trailer tank when a valve malfunction caused the tank to blow off and gas to vent. He entered the trailer to shut windows but was blown outside by the blast and suspects the stove pilot light or hot water tank contributed to the explosion.
Wm T Nordeen general manager of Northern Lights says 1973 taxes in Bonner County total 21 061. The company pays 3 1/2 percent of gross revenue to the county in lieu of property tax as power loads grow. Taxes have risen from 9 403 to 21 061 in ten years, a 124 percent increase. Of the 21 061, 8 043 goes to County, 194 to School District No 82, 912 to Highway and General Roads, and 912 miscellaneous.
The Sandpoint Lions Club under President Kirby Scribner hosts a Kangaroo Court and kickoff for the 4th of July celebration at the Lions Club headquarters at First and Main from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown parking tickets are issued by police and redirected to Lions volunteers.
Boise UPI reports Idaho state agencies push expanding continuing education at taxpayers expense. DECS and Education already offer job related in service training and educational leave. Administrative Services weighs broader policy for all executive agencies pending governor's approval.
POST FALLS Idaho Republican Rep Gary Ingram says he will introduce an open meeting law at the upcoming legislature session. He criticizes boards and commissions for using executive sessions to shield discussions from the public and cites school board budgets as an example where deliberations are hidden from taxpayers. Ingram urges sunlight on official actions to improve public participation.
Sandpoint area remains hot through Saturday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Partly cloudy skies, light northeasterly winds. Rain chances 20 percent today, 30 percent tonight, 20 percent Saturday. Highs near 90 today, 85 Saturday. lows around 55 tonight.
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