Bonner County History - Sept. 17, 2020

From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

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

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Sept. 17, 1970 – PARENTS PAY DAMAGES

Sandpoint police have closed out the “case of the borrowed boats.” Chief Elliot said a group of local youths ranging from seven to 14 had been taking privately owned boats from Sandpoint Marina and using them for joyriding on Lake Pend Oreille. About six boys were involved, and a boat was damaged during one incident. The youths’ parents have made restitution to the boat owners.

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NOBODY HERE BUT US GULLS

Chill winds drove humans from Sandpoint’s city beach last weekend and even the familiar Lake Pend Oreille gulls seemed dejected as they huddled near the closed beach hut where they feed on scraps and handouts during the summer. The gulls were back in the handout business with the return of visitors to the beach on Sunday afternoon, when the chilling winds diminished.

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COUNCIL ADOPTS BEACH PROTECTION

The Sandpoint city council has initiated action aimed at protecting the city beach from late-night and early-morning vandalism. Acting on a recommendation from a special beach committee appointed by Mayor Floyd L. Gray, the council approved a proposal to install gates at the park’s vehicular entrances. The gates will remain locked from 11 p.m. until daybreak from May 1 to Sept. 30 and from 9 p.m. until daybreak during the period Oct. 1 through April 30. City police will be responsible for opening and closing the gates.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Sept. 17, 1920 – SHORT LOCALS

The First National Bank this week installed a burglar proof Urban steel chest for the keeping of customers’ bonds and valuable papers.

The heavy rains of last week totaled a precipitation of 1¾ inches. The rain has been followed by sunshine and perfect fall weather.

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GOOD NEWS FOR HOUSEWIVES

The sugar beet crop this year promises to exceed early estimates made by the department of agriculture. Recent reports indicate a total yield of eight million nine hundred twenty-nine thousand tons. Out of this, Idaho will produce five million fifty-two thousand tons.

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PARENTS PROTEST ORDER OF BOARD

New school board members W.S. Finney and Dr. J.D. Guy were introduced to their duties Monday when a dozen patrons protested the board’s recent order which sends seventh and eighth grade pupils to the Lincoln and Jefferson schools. The protestants said the bad weather that has set in indicates the failure of school attendance, several saying their children had missed days already. Upon the suggestion of Trustee Wheelan, the protesting patrons agreed to assist the board in finding locations closer in, which could be used for school purposes. They will report to the board next Monday evening.

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