Bonner County History - Aug. 30, 2020

From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Aug. 30, 1970 – FIRE ENDANGERS TIMBER

Volunteer firemen from Hope and a Forest Service tanker crew were dispatched to a fire in the Hope city dump last week. The fire was contained inside the dump area, but only after strong afternoon winds fanned the hot fire and threatened adjacent timber property. This was the third fire at the Hope dump this year. Bob Shackleford, Clark Fork Ranger, believes the fires are started by hot ashes dumped from burning barrels, and urges all area residents to please make sure (before dumping them) that their trash barrels contain no sparks or fire that would set the dumps ablaze.

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COUNTY SCHOOLS TO REOPEN TUESDAY

Bonner County schools open Tuesday, Sept. 1 for the new term. The starting time varies from school to school, according to bus schedules and is between 8:45 a.m. until 9 a.m. Students should check with their school principal for exact times.

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STILL UNSIGHTLY

Dumping ceased at Sandpoint’s former open dump (Note: In 2020, the site of Travers Park) several years ago, but the eyesore created will remain a blot on the land for generations. Organic waste eventually decomposes but discarded stoves, refrigerators, car parts and other metal objects do not rust into oblivion for many years. Like old soldiers, abandoned open dumps never die; they just rust away.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Aug. 30, 1920 – BAD PRIEST LAKE FIRE

The most threatening fire now raging in this section is on Trapper creek at the head of upper Priest lake. It covers several hundred acres but is now thought to be under control with over 50 men at the scene. The Soldier creek blaze is under control and most of the crew, once over 100, has been released. Other fires in this section are not threatening.

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“ALL SET” FOR BIG CELEBRATION

Boy, howdy! The last booming detail of the Elks three-day homecoming soiree next weekend is arranged. Elks have signed attractions, promoted parades and handled the special features, and are resting easy and waiting for the “pop” of the opening gun. And it will be some blowout. Band music for three days, dancing, vaudeville, planes for flights, and the hip, hip, hilarity features of a go get ‘em street carnival and “get to know your neighbor” celebration. Word has gone out “Let ‘er buck” and all in attendance will be forced to the ‘nth degree of the statute of limitations governing good times – even the undertaker has decided to adjourn and go on a wild rampage.

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REV. BYARS’ FAREWELL SERMON

The Rev. W.N. Byars will preach his farewell sermon today at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Mr. and Mrs. Byars will leave on the afternoon train.

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