Bonner County approves rezoning near Highway 95 for camper services
The Bonner County Planning Commission voted three to one Thursday to rezone a 165 by 460 foot parcel south of the Long Bridge near the Wagon Bridge Inn from agricultural suburban to Commercial for a proposed camper canopy service and manufacturing business led by Robert Gregg. Public opposition cited traffic and noise, with only Chairman Roy Wise dissenting. Thad Hunt Erick Heitman and Chris Warren voted yes, Lutey abstained, others absent. Attorney James Hunt described a 1,600 square foot rental store and parts department for campers and canopies and a manufacturing area, while assuring no dealer plans or excessive noise. Two access points from Highway 95 were planned. Residents raised safety concerns about Highway 95, and Kemp Slaughter, a nearby landowner, voiced worries about noise and fumes if a machine shop moved there. Continue on Page Two.
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Sandpoint Man Hurt In Mill Accident
A Sandpoint man, Kenneth Gee age 20, was injured Wednesday at Kokanee Cedar Sales in Naples when his arm was crushed between a truck frame and a hydraulic dump box system. He was treated at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane. officials say the arm may be saved. It is the mill's first serious accident in eight years of operation.
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Agreement Reached in Wounded Knee Standoff Reports Say
Senator Abourezk said aides informed him a settlement ending the siege at Wounded Knee is reached and to be announced today. Skirmishes at four government roadblocks continued overnight as negotiations resumed after a short pause.
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Kootenai County Sheriff resigns after two months in office
Kootenai County’s first Republican sheriff in over 40 years, James Fitzpatrick, resigns effective April 9 citing economic hardships. He defeated incumbent Stanley Johnson in last November’s election and took office in January as the county board accepts his resignation.
Chamber Opposes Kaniksu Headquarters Move
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce on March 6 voted to oppose relocating the Kaniksu National Forest headquarters. The board authorized letters to Senators McClure and Church, Rep. Symms, and Gov. Andrus urging continued local HQ in Sandpoint to protect economy, timber sales, and service access.
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Spokane Hijacker Charged With Murder
A man identified as Larry J. Bonner is charged with first degree murder for killing his wife Sharon 22 and later shooting at Spokane International Airport. He also faces three counts of assault after injuring four people and being wounded by a security officer.
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Weather Outlook for Sandpoint and Northern Idaho
Weather in the Sandpoint area shows a mix of rain and snow showers with cooler temperatures through Saturday. Tonight’s precipitation chance is 40 percent rising to 50 percent Saturday, low near 30 and high around 40. Sunday to Tuesday expect scattered showers mainly in the mountains, with highs 45 to 55 and lows 25 to 35.
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