Priest River Forest Research Anniversary Planned for Aug 11
Priest River Idaho will host A Day at Priest River marking the 65th anniversary of the Priest River Experimental Forest established in 1911. A 10 a.m. program will feature Dr. Roger R. Bay inviting tours, exhibits, and local recreation, with sessions by the Society of American Foresters in Coeur d Alene and a review of forestry research impact.
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Priest River
Idaho
Priest River Experimental Forest
Roger R. Bay
Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station
Forest Service
Ogden
Utah
Idaho Panhandle
Priest
Ralph _—_— Eilawitter
Intermountain Station
Rocky Mountain
Inland Empire
Society of American Foresters
Coeur d'Alene
Klawitter
WWP Plans New Coal Fired Plant in Northwest
Spokane report notes Washington Water Power Company exploring a multimillion dollar coal fired plant in eastern Washington or northern Idaho. President Wendell Satre says site selection will begin this year to meet electricity needs by the late 1980s. The utility already backs the Centralia plant and plans two coal units at Colstrip Montana.
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Spokane
UPS
Washington Water Power Company
Washington
Idaho
WWP
Wendell Satre
New York Society of Security
Satre
Centralia
Wash
Colstrip
Mont
Idaho House approves 147500 for Human Rights Commission
The Idaho House and Senate agreed 48 to 20 to appropriate 147500 for the Human Rights Commission. Debate touched on federal threats to withhold funds unless the commission gained stronger enforcement powers. Chairman J Ward Chatburn noted one official was eager to intervene in state matters. Rep George Danielson argued against using 105700 from the general fund to match federal funds. Rep Dan Emery urged approval despite committee concerns.
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George Danielson
Cambridge
Ground breaking set for Bonner County Museum project
The Daily Bee corrects yesterday's date for the Bonner County Historical Society museum groundbreaking. The ceremony is Monday March 15 at 2 p.m. Former U S Representative Compton White will speak, the event should last about 45 minutes, and each county mayor will participate. the public is invited.
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Daily Bee
Bonner County Historical Society
U.S
Compton White
Clark Fork
Sonic booms bother Sandpoint area residents
Northern Idaho residents report sonic booms north of Sandpoint in Pack River Valley and Lightning Creek. Fairchild Air Force Base officials explain seasonal noise increases and potential origins from bases in Beale Boise Spokane and other sites with Air National Guard activity.
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Michael Guilfoil
Idaho
Ature
Bonner — County
Sandpoint
The
Daily Bee
Pack River Valley
Lightning Creek
Robert Wilcox
Fairchild Air Force Bases
Spokane
Bee
Fairchild
Beale Air Force Base
California
Valley
George Cambridge
Cambridge
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Seattle
Spokane International
Tacoma International
Beale Afb
Boise
Great Falls
Portland
Whidbey Island
Naval Base
Air National Guard
Alaska
Bonner County
Judge Advocate
Air Force Air Defense Command
Health Districts Bill Passes Senate 64 to 5
The Idaho Senate approves a health districts bill 64 to 5 and a companion House measure on funding. Senator Doyle Miner notes districts are independent of state government yet contract with the Health and Welfare Department for programs. The bill sets separate state funds, retirement inclusion, and protected state liability while allowing state grant support for special projects. It now goes to the governor.
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Boise
UPI
Senate
Doyle Miner
R.sl. Anthony
Miner
State Department of Health and Welfare
Minér
Variable Clouds With Snow Showers Today and Friday
Weather bulletin notes variable clouds with occasional snow showers in the point and vicinity. Northerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Precipitation chances fall to 40 percent tonight and Friday. Highs linger near 35, lows around 20.
Local Attorneys Save Sinking Dog Near Sandpoint Marina
Sandpoint lawyers Roger Hanlon and Steve Herndon halted lunch at Garden Restaurant to rescue a Doberman that fell through the ice on Sand Creek. They used a cable to break ice, then jumped in to pull the dog ashore before the Fire Department arrived. The dog, cold and in shock, was cared for by a veterinarian after a warm bath. its owner could not be identified.
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Sandpoint Marina
Sandpoint
Roger Hanlon
Steve Herndon
Sand Creek
Dee Sommerfeld
Fire Department
Roger
Steve
Wade Brown
Sommerfeld
ISP Ends Citations For Safety Inspection Stickers
Idaho State Police will not arrest motorists with invalid safety inspection stickers after Gov. Cecil D. Andrus signed a bill repealing the requirement. The change, effective in July, ends citations for unexpired stickers though police may cite unsafe vehicles and urge annual inspections. Authorities advise checking local policy with sheriffs and police.
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ISP
Boise
UPI
Idaho
Department of Law Enforcement
Cecil D. Andrus
Steve Leroy
Leroy
Legal fallout from backyard dog shooting near Sandpoint
A dog wounded by a shotgun blast in North Boyer near Sandpoint raised questions of legality as the owner claimed livestock harassment. Bonner County Prosecutor Gary Finney noted a statute allows killing a roaming dog under assault on livestock but stressed interpretation of “worrying” and warned against civil liability for private acts.
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Sandpoint
Allen Marley
Sheriff’s Office
Daily Bee
Idaho
Bonner County
Gary Finney
Finney
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