Fire destroys mobile home on Fish Hatchery Road
A mobile home south of the old Morton School on Fish Hatchery Road burned completely last night in 8 minutes after smoke was seen. Neighbors aided with shovels but no local fire units were available. The house owned by the Zygmuntowiczs was unoccupied. the family and their two year old son were away when smoke appeared.
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Linda Rochioli
The
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Department of Public Lands
Lunde
Zygmuntowixz
Lamanna Discusses Priest River School Bond at Chamber
Assistant Superintendent Mike Lamanna addressed the Priest River Chamber of Commerce about a 4.5 million bond package to fund a new Priest River High School and additions at nearby schools. He argued district support remains strong and taxes would not rise beyond the 15 mill limit, with proceeds also supporting a plant facility levy.
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Priest River Chamber
Marylyn Cork
Mike Lamanna
Priest River
Tyes
PTA
Priest River High School
Sandpoint High School
Farmin-Stidwell
Clark Fork
Colburn
Northside
Idaho Hill
Priest Lake
Idaho
Newport
Cusick
Chamber
Bob Satterlee
Jim Anderson
Bob Benscoter
Schweitzer Basin
Satterlee
Stolen Auto Found At Colburn
A 1971 Volkswagen stolen from the K-2 Motel in Sandpoint was recovered in the Colburn area after a woman renting a shed reported a potentially related car. Police say the car was undamaged and belonged to Tammy Chappell. A Colburn man, Claude E. Wodlar, 54, was arrested in connection with the thefts but released without charges.
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Colburn
Tammy Chappell
Sterling
Claude E. Wodlar
Sandpoint Names California Officer Hatch to Sandpoint Police
Sandpoint Police Chief Larry Sterling announced the hire of 31 year old California Highway Patrol veteran Jerry B Hatch to replace Officer John Lissy who resigned effective March 5 Hatch will start March 25 and brings eight years of law enforcement experience plus community youth work recognition He and his wife run a Sandpoint area fabric shop and have two children The department will have seven officers including the chief after his arrival
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Larry Sterling
John Lissy
Jerry
Hatch
California Highway’ ‘Patrol
Sterling
California
Sagle
Lissy
Reversal Awards Gas Fire Damages
Idaho Supreme Court reverses lower court to award damages to Stoddard injured by a gasoline fire while alighting from his car. Insurance policy provided up to 1000 dollars for injuries while an occupant. Court rules alighting includes all acts until a new conduct begins and notes details about door, dog, and items left in the car.
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UPI
Idaho Supreme Court
Aids Insurance Company
Stoddard
Wit
Additon
Bonner County Faces Cold Snap With Zero Degree Winds
Jim Benson of the University of Idaho notes March in Bonner County can swing from warm to near freezing. Sandpoint lows reached 4 degrees with a record -10 in 1956, while winds gusting to 35 mph produced a wind chill around -20. Airport readings showed 19 degrees with -18 wind chill. Unofficial reports say temps fell below zero countywide last night.
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Bonner County
Jim Benson
University of Idaho
Sandpoint
Benson
University of Idaho Experimental Station
Bee
Priest River Council Nods Tennis Court Construction
The Priest River City Council in regular session gave the Lions Club approval to study the old elementary school site as the possible tennis court location. The court will be a fenced double court with possible basketball nets, to be built by Lions and local groups. city maintenance would follow completion.
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Lions
Dick Koreski
Koreski
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the Panhandle Club
Jaycees
Karli
General Telephone
Ted Brower
CETA
River Dogs
Ruth Treat
Association of Idaho Cities
Mrs. Treat
Idaho, Planning and Development Council
Economic Development Administration
Idaho Department of
Bonner County Schools Open For Day Two After Flu Closure
Bonner County schools resume for a second day as flu closures ease. Superintendent Wayne Likens says conditions look good with most teachers fit to work and student absenteeism down from last week though weather may keep some away. Banner General reports no flu-related issues, while Bonner General recovers from staff sickness and rising patient intake.
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Bonner County
Wayne Likens
Likens
Bonner General
van Horne
Cold spell continues for Coeur d Alene area through Wednesday
Weather in Coeur d Alene Sand Point and vicinity remains mostly cold with a chance of light snow flurries this afternoon. Northeasterly winds will be 5 to 15 mph with a 30 percent precipitation risk today and 10 percent tonight.
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Meeting Set For Beach and Buildings Committee Tonight
The Sandpoint Beach and Buildings Committee will discuss a $40,000 budget at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. The group advises on Parks and Recreation through the City Council. A recreation board funding about $12,500 yearly will attend, and Sandpoint High FFA may present a project for the parks. The panel plans monthly meetings on the first Tuesday.
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Steve Klatt
Sandpoint
Parks and Recreation Department
Klatt
Mili Levy
Sandpoint High
Future Farmers of America
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