Bonner County History - June 4, 2024
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
June 4, 1974 – FIND WATER POLLUTION
A survey of Sand Creek by SHS seniors showed large amounts of fecal bacteria. “It means there’s raw sewage in the creek,” said SHS chemistry teacher Bill Straley. Tick Davis and Ginna Oliver, both 17, took samples at various spots on Sand creek, then determined the number of bacteria present, using “the finest available” equipment. “At one storm drain on the creek, we even found toilet paper,” said Miss Davis. “There’s no question raw sewage is being dumped into the creek.” The young women wouldn’t say who is responsible, but did say several businesses along the creek were “putting sewage into the water.” Both girls will go to college this fall. Miss Oliver will study chemistry at the U of I; Miss Davis will study nursing at Cottey College.
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COUNTY JUNK CAR ROUNDUP PLANNED
If Terry Gonzales and Bill Powers have their way, there will soon be no abandoned cars cluttering Bonner County’s scenic beauty. With the help of the county commissioners, they are in the final stages of planning a junk car roundup this summer.
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TUSSOCK MOTH SPRAY DECISION
400,000 forested acres in Oregon, Washington and Idaho will be sprayed with DDT to protect them from the tussock moth. The decision to treat the infested areas was made after a full analysis of risks and environmental issues. Pilot projects for testing DDT substitutes will also be run, so hopefully when the next cycle of the tussock moth appears, there will be environmentally-safe materials available.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
June 4, 1949 – WILL ENFORCE SPEED LIMIT
Sandpoint’s police dept. announced a campaign against speeding drivers. Acting Chief H.H. McCrum said many violations have been reported and that, in an effort to make the streets safe, the 20-mile-an-hour limit in the city will be enforced. He asked for the public’s aid in reporting speeders.
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SQUIRREL HUNTING CONTEST WINNERS
Top ground squirrel killer of this area is Norman T. Campbell, star route, Sandpoint. He brought in 510 squirrel tails and won first prize, a Winchester .22 caliber rifle, in a contest sponsored by the Sandpoint rifle club. Frank Permenter, Careywood, in second place with 491 tails, won a car air conditioner. Jack Dutson, Sagle, won a hunting knife with 405 tails.
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BOYS LEAD THREE TO ONE IN MAY BIRTHS
Births through the month of May at the local Community hospital ran three boys to one girl, with 15 boys born and five girls.
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PHEASANT BREEDING STOCK PLANTED
Lester Gissel, conservation officer, reports the planting of 120 Chinese pheasants from the Lapwai reserve, in the Selle area May 31. These birds are in the proportion of two roosters to ten hens and many of the hens are expected to hatch broods this year.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.