Food Stamp Debate in Sandpoint Highlights Abuse Myths and Reform
In Sandpoint Idaho a box boy claimed a man used food stamps to feed a dog while critics push reform. Susan Halliday of North Idaho Special Services argues most abuses are exaggerated and cites census data and USDA figures to defend the program’s value. Charlie Brown of Sandpoint Health and Welfare notes benefits extend to bills and taxes, with work requirements for able bodied adults.
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Libby Montana
U.S. Department ‘of Agriculture
Susan Halliday
Westerday
Halliday
Idaho
North
Special Services
Community Action Agency
Washington Bulletin
Social Legislation Information Service
USDA
Parade
Census
Halliddy
Charlie Brown
Sandpoint Office of Health and Welfare
Brown
Department of Employment
Weather Update for Coeur d Alene Sand Point Area
Variable cloudiness with warmer afternoons today and Saturday. Light variable winds. Chance of precipitation near 10 percent through Saturday. Highs around 30 today and 40 Saturday. Lows near 15 tonight.
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Coeur D'Alene
Sandpoint
Idaho Senate votes to repeal motorist liability insurance law
The Idaho Senate approved a measure to repeal the requirement that motorists hold liability insurance before vehicle licensing, sending the bill to the House. Debate centered on enforceability with several senators arguing the law failed and was unworkable, while supporters urged continuing search for a solution to reduce uninsured motorists.
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Senate
Boise
Vpi
House Transportation Committee
Murphy
Reed “Budge
Soda Springs
Annual Panhandle Beef Sale Opens at Bonner County Fairgrounds
The Annual Panhandle Registered Beef Sale begins tomorrow March 6 at 1 30 p m at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. The sale features 13 bulls seven Polled Herefords five Herefords and one Angus with judging by Bill Woolsey Gil Hagen Jr and Carl Van Slyke prior to sale. County Extension Agent Raynold Davis notes the event has been held since 1962 and typically attracts 50 to 100 attendees.
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Bonner County Fairgrounds
Bonner, ‘County Cattlemen’s Association
Bill Woolsey
Gil Hagen, Jr
Carl van Slyke
Raynold Davis
Davis
Cities Due New Fiscal Year As Andrus Signs Bill
Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus signed a law moving city and county fiscal years to Oct 1 through Sept 30 starting 1977. Under the plan property taxes will be budgeted and levied in the year collected, allowing cash basis operation and reserves carryover until January distributions. He praised bipartisan local-state cooperation shaping the reform.
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Budge
H. Helan Summers
Buize
Summers
John Peavey
R-Ruppert
Idaho
Edith Miller Klein
Boise
James Risch
Andrus
UPI
Cecil D. Andrus
Girl Detained In Forgery Charge
A 17 year old Sandpoint girl was detained over a forged signature on a $40 check cashed at George's Thrift. Police say she took a blank check from Lorene F Lee's book, forged the signature, and used a fictitious name to cash it at a supermarket. Store management alerted Lee, who denied knowing the name. The girl was detained and later released to her parents with a promise to appear.
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George’s
Lorene F Lee
Euclid
Lee
District Launches Parent Advisory Council for Exceptional Children
Bonner County School District 82 to form a local PACEC branch in Sandpoint. The first meeting is Monday March 8 at 7 pm in the Community Hall with two PACEC speakers. coffee and refreshments to follow. The goal is to involve parents in their children's education and provide a supportive direct voice.
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Bonner County
Kent Schultz
Washington
Schultz
Parents Advisory Council For
Sandpoint
PACEC
Idaho House Passes Gas Tax Increase Amid Debate
The Idaho House approved a one cent per gallon gas tax raise 44 to 26 to fund road building and repairs. The move aims to leverage federal funds and shore up highway maintenance with a three bill package totaling about 8.2 million. Rep Larry Jackson led the effort. opposition cited broken campaign promises on tax hikes.
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Richard Charnock
Boise
UPI
House
Idaho
West
Department of Transportation
Larry Jackson
Jackson
E. V. McHan
Rhetchum
Patricia L. McDermott
D-Pocatello
Church andrus To Address Local Fundraiser Affair
At the Chateau Supper Club a wine tasting fundraiser for Church For President features telephone links so Senator Frank Church and Governor Cecil Andrus can address attendees. District lawmakers Kermit Kiebert Marion Davidson and Don Maynard will join via Boise calls. Open to public 5 to 8 p m March 7 tickets 7 50 per person with twenty wines ten cheeses and light fare.
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Frank Church
Cecil Andrus
Church
Kermit Kiebert
Marion Davidson
Don Maynard
Boise
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Federal Trade Commission
Bulletin
Priest River
Risch
Walter Yarbrough
James Yost
Wendell
Dick Egbert
Lfetoma
Lake Plaza
N. 3Rd. Avenue
Bee Photo
Canyon
Kootenai County
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