Bonner County History - Feb. 12, 2022
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Feb. 12, 1973 – OKAY LANDFILL SITE
Bonner County commissioners have a tentative agreement with Ron May of Sandpoint for use and operation of a sanitary landfill site in the Colburn area. This is a breakthrough in the county’s year-long search for a physical starting point to solve the area’s critical solid-waste disposal problem.
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MEMORIAL FIELD PROPOSAL
A $71,836 Bulldog Bench proposal to renovate Memorial Field awaits a conference between the county commissioners and state representatives. Jack Popplewell, commission chairman, reviewed the manner in which Memorial Field was created in 1948 and read an opinion from County Attorney Daniel Featherston, which pointed out that the War Memorial includes the entire field and it therefore is not unlawful to expend county funds for field improvement. The board included a half-mill levy in the 1973 county budget, which will yield $15,000 for Memorial Field, $8,000 available for field renovation, the rest committed for maintenance and other costs.
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USFS BUILDING MODIFICATIONS ARE OUT
The possibility of any major change in appearance of Sandpoint’s new federal building [on the Dover Hwy.] has been ruled out despite local objections. This was made clear by federal officials visiting the city last week. A number of local organizations and individuals opposed the design, feeling it is not in keeping with the area’s environment or with efforts to make Sandpoint more attractive and distinctive.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
Feb. 12, 1923 – DELINQUENCIES PAID UP
Street and Water Commissioner Ryan reported to the city council at last Monday evening’s brief session that the long list of water delinquencies reported at the previous meeting had since been wiped off the slate, through the council’s action in publishing notice of penalties for non-payment, together with the probability that names of delinquents would be published.
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LODGE PLANS IMPROVEMENTS
The Odd Fellows, at their meeting tonight, will take up the matter of building improvements at their hall at Third avenue and Cedar street. Improvements contemplated include extending the building about 30 feet and making most of the second floor one large room with maple floor to accommodate dance and other large gatherings. Auxiliary rooms would also be provided on the second floor.
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ELLIOTT BUYS BUS LINE
The City Stables, T.H. Elliott proprietor, this week purchased the big 40-passenger white bus of the City garage and began operation of the bus line between town and the Great Northern depot. Elliott states the bus will run upon the same schedule as heretofore for now, but when the roads get better this spring, he will also meet the midnight GN train, which the bus has not been meeting in the past.
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