16 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1976
Page
1
A Sandpoint letter to the City Council urges opening the downtown parking lot to free or minimal-cost use to boost weekday and weekend traffic. The author notes the $85,000 investment and vacant status, suggesting merchants share maintenance costs and reserve long-term spaces for downtown workers.
Roy Anderson Cranor 83 died at Bonner General Hospital. Born November 15 1892 in St Joseph Missouri he moved to Bonners Ferry Idaho area in 1943 from Colorado. Survived by two sons two brothers a sister eight grandchildren eleven great grandchildren. Funeral April 17 at 10 a.m Moon Chapel Rev Harold Huff officiating interment MacArthur Cemetery.
A dated prime time guide lists 1960s to 1970s shows and imports across ABC CBS NBC. It includes Donny and Marie. Sanford and Son. Washington Week in Review. The Rockford Files. The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Misterogers. Sesame Street. Charlie Brown specials. and movies such as Crowhaven Farm.
Dear Editor letter weighs opening the loop at City Beach arguing safety is adequate, injuries mainly from slides, and calls for more police patrols. Readers note vandalism, broken glass, alarm systems, and accessibility concerns for seniors and disabled who helped build the beach.
Ruth Schauer from Sagle Idaho criticizes Commissioner Samuels for blaming residents for road funding delays. She argues most people no longer own horses and buggies and calls for a tax directed solely to the County Road Department to build up-to-date roads, urging honesty in where funds go.
A reader argues for parental rights in education against state control, citing H B 459 and H B 460. The letter claims the bills would restore parental leverage, criticizes Idaho lawmakers and officials for not fully hearing the measure, and urges parents to learn the facts and vote for supportive legislators.
The Senior Citizens Council discusses moving the nutrition program from Denny's Cafe to the Senior Citizen Center but opts to keep it at Denny's due to reach and funding limits. Technical advisor Lorenzo Driggs notes debates on hiring staff versus program administration to maximize grant money. Former chair Lillian Bourbon cites internal antagonism and the chairmanship becoming a full time job.
At a Boise meeting administrators discuss a memo alleging a complaint to the Professional Standards Commission. Trustees seek clarity on notification due process and public disclosure as the dispute over district hiring uncertified staff unfolds with ongoing review and possible official action.
Promoters announce a Sandpoint event featuring Kajsa Ohmen with Loggins and Messina pedigree, Beth and Cinde, Cousin Jess, and Rhodes Puppets. Scott Rhodes and Ron Bair will deliver satire on local news as Sandpoint Actors and Playwrights Ensemble join in a lively evening of music spectacle and humor.
Partly cloudy today and tonight with increasing clouds. Expect cool temperatures with southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. 10 percent precipitation today and tonight, 20 percent Saturday. Highs around 45 today, low near 30 tonight, and 50 Saturday.
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