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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
1
Washington Water Power Company notes rainfall helps but fails to close a precipitation gap. Spokane official Donald M. Oliason warns at least six months of voluntary curtailment may be needed as hydro power remains fragile.
PP and L district manager Dale Addington announces new energy conservation checklists offered at the Sandpoint Light office. Separate guides for residential and commercial- industrial uses outline practices to reduce heating cooling water heating lighting and appliance energy use, including lowering thermostats and using outside air for cooling.
A truck backed into a down guy wire on Kootenai Avenue causing a power pole to spin and a 12,000 volt conductor to snap. About 25 homes lost power for about one hour Wednesday night before Pacific Power and Light restored service. District Manager Dale Addington said the blast heard was likely the fuse coordination cutoff blowing, which limits outages to the affected branch line.
Sandpoint police officer Steven Feldhausen saw a trash container fire at the IGA store around 9 25 p m Wednesday with flames and sparks several feet high. Firefighters responded to prevent spread. A potential witness said a man started the fire and drove away.
A car jumped a curb and struck two trees at the City Beach, tearing off most limbs. Police found the damage around 5 40 p.m. Tuesday.
Craig Bloom reported minor shoulder injuries from a vehicle rollover into a ditch on Highway 2 west of Dover Wednesday morning. Damage estimate is not available.
Edward Fisher of 804 Pine Street Sandpoint turned over two joints of suspected marijuana to Sandpoint Police on Wednesday. He said he was given the joints in exchange for drinks he bought for others at Murphy's Tavern Hope. Bonner County Sheriff’s deputy Ron Beach handled the case.
The Idaho House approved 46 to 24 a Senate bill to allow a terminally ill patient to die with dignity by signing an agreement to withhold life sustaining devices. The measure passed without opposition after debate.
The Waterfront Shoreowners Protective Association offers a 500 dollar reward for the conviction of those involved in two Bottle Bay Road burglaries. One theft at Grenville Jones residence occurred between September 1976 and February 1977 with household items taken. Neighbor Rex Ellison lost truck tires, batteries, a chainsaw and an 18 horsepower motor valued at 1200 dollars.
Idaho counties exceeded goals with a state total of 11 699 672 dollars in Series E and H bonds for 1976, 104 percent of the 11 200 000 quota. December sales reached 1 396 022 dollars, the highest month on record, and Bonner County reached 189 427 117 percent of its 162 400 quota. Clark County led at 206 percent. Volunteers praised employers and payroll savings programs for driving the drive.
Army Corps of Engineers and Sandpoint officials warn that fall and winter conditions may push Lake Pend Oreille to low levels. Coffman notes potential fishing delays and increased downstream needs while Sandpoint plans a new pumping facility to draw from the lake during drought. Local officials foresee a tough year with possible water shortages and power impacts.
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