Bonner County History - Feb. 13, 2025

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Feb. 13, 1975 – INN CHANGED HANDS

Fred and Crystal O’Neil have been owners of the Trestle Creek Inn since Jan. 1, purchasing the bar and restaurant from Walter F. and Eddie [Edwina] Ruberg. Located half way between Sandpoint and Clark Fork, Trestle Creek Inn is uniquely decorated with antiques and driftwood pieces contributed by friends from the Trestle Creek and Hope areas.  

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FIREMAN OF THE YEAR 

Dept. of Idaho, American Legion has recognized Steve Fox as fireman of the year. Presenting his commendation Feb. 7 at Ponderay city hall were James Cass, commander of William D. Martin Post 15, American Legion, Charles Fontaine, District 1 commander, and Bob Lyons, Northside Fire Assn. chief. Fox has served with NFA for five years.

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A BAD LANDING

A serious case of pilot error resulted in the death of a bald eagle Monday. The eagle was floating above Lake Pend Oreille looking for a bite to eat. With his (or her) sharp eyes, a lone coot was spotted drifting unaware in the water. The eagle swooped down and captured the coot in its claws, then pulled up with its prey to make to a nearby mountaintop for a little breakfast. Unfortunately for the eagle, it ran right in to a power line above Fish Hatchery Road. The ensuing collision pretty well fried the eagle, and also caused a momentary power outage for residents in the area.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Feb. 13, 1950 – POLIO DANCE

A polio dance benefit is being staged by the Sandpoint Elks lodge Saturday as a March of Dimes benefit, said Exalted Ruler C.B. Waring. Every lodge member has received an invitation, and guests are allowed. All profits of the dance, for which a dollar admission will be charged, will go to the polio fund. 

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NAZARENE SERVICES

The Rev. Jay Witt, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene [which burned last week], said Sunday school and services will again be held in the Lutheran church [Fifth and Alder], Sunday at 2.

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B. LISTS HOME FROM CALIFORNIA

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard List returned Sunday evening from a two week’s trip of business and pleasure to Los Angeles. They drove down by way of the coast route and came back by way of Reno.

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CITY IN BRIEF

 Miss Mary Ellen Timblin [who became Mrs. Harry C. Roberts] spent the week end in Spokane with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Helgeson.

Presbyterian Women’s assn. will meet with Mrs. Harry Nesbitt, 506 N. Second, Thursday at 2 p.m.

A.F. Bloom of Kootenai attended to business matters in Sandpoint Friday. 

Mrs. Charles [Alice] Albertson returned Tuesday from Spokane, where she had spent the day.

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