Voters Decide On Water Bond Tuesday In Sandpoint
Sandpoint voters face a 1.5 million dollar water bond to modernize the distribution system. Rates would rise to 10 dollars in the city and 11 dollars in surrounding areas with a 7.50 base for meters. Officials tout grants and match funding as justification amid opposition from neighboring towns and some residents on fixed incomes.
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Brian Moe Bee
Sandpoint
Kootenai
Ponderay
Federal
Farmers—Home Administration
Fmha
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Sand Creek
Schweitzer Road
Pend Oreille
Eitzman
Sy Orae EO Ee
Ponderay and
Bonners Ferry
Coeur d’ Alene
Boyd Wiese
Northside Water Board
Seivert Erickson
Ruth Lang
Terry Oliver
Oliver
Lang
Cyclist dies after 150 foot plunge during Spirit Lake chase
Priest River man Raymond Panichi, 33, died when his Harley went off a 150 foot embankment two miles north of Spirit Lake on Highway 41 while being pursued by Spirit Lake police Ed Campbell and Mike Kramer. Bonner County Sheriff Guthrie cited high speed as cause.
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Priest River
Spirit Lake
Bonner County
Mike Guthrie
Raymond P. Panichi
Ed Campbell
Mike Kramer
Panichi
Kootenai
Campbell
Kramer
Idaho State Patrol
Bonner County Sheriffs Office
Guthne
McCracken Captures Pacific Coast AAU Middleweight Crown
The 19 year old Jeff McCracken from Sandpoint defeated San Diego favorite James Waite to win the Pacific Coast AAU middleweight boxing championship in San Diego. McCracken began boxing four years ago with the Sandpoint Elks Boxing Club and drew chants from thousands of local fans.
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Mac
San Diego
Calif
Sandpoint
Jeff McCracken
McCracken
Sandpoint Elks Boxing Club
James Waite
Helmet Stolen From Motorcycle At IGA Lot
Dan L. Welke of Priest River reported Tuesday that his motorcycle helmet was stolen from his bike in the IGA parking lot while he was inside the store. Police were notified after the theft.
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Dan L. Welke
Priest River
IGA
Welke
Purse Stolen From Buck's Boutique
Doris E. Buck reported a purse stolen from Buck's Boutique Tuesday morning after an intruder entered through a rear unlocked door. The purse contained 17 dollars.
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Doris E. Buck
Buck
Moon to Show Again at Panida Theatre
The Catfish Moon drama returns for a final Sunday performance at Panida Theatre on September 17 at 3 p.m. despite wet weather concerns. Tickets cost 3.00 for adults 1.00 for children and 7.50 for families. all summer production patrons may re-use their tickets.
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Panida
Farragut
Sandpoint Water Bond Election Voter Registration
Residents of Sandpoint must register at City Hall by Saturday to vote in Tuesday's water bond election. Absentee ballots available. City Hall serves as the polling place from noon to 8 pm. Voters unsure of status may call the city clerk's office.
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City Hall
Sandpoint
Priest River High School project advances to Phase II likely
Bonner County School Board reviews Phase I completion and the 11 000 square foot addition at Priest River High School. If approved, Phase II 22 000 square feet moves forward with federal grant aid funding and school expansion continues.
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Priest River
Bonner County
Dept. of Commerce
Sagle
Horse logging survives in Idaho's white pine country
Simon Feist and his horse Chief continue a nearly vanished practice by logging blister rust damaged white pines eight miles up Schweitzer Mountain from Sandpoint. Feist sells to Pack River Lumber, hauling 1500 to 2000 board feet daily with minimal land impact and no boss.
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Simon Feist
Chief
White Pine
Sandpoint
Feist
Schweitzer Mountain
Pack River Lumber Company
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Suse
Bond Voters
Bil Crampton
Kenneth Halt
Heard
Karen Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle
Holt
Wayne Likens
Sandpoint High School
Horse Power
Ches
Feist’s
Bee
Bill Crampton
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