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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1976
Page
3
A Sandpoint letter to the editor urges Traffic and Safety to seek public opinion on the downtown parking lot. The writer argues the $85,000 investment sits idle and proposes free parking or minimal charges with cost-sharing between downtown merchants and the city.
Roy Anderson Cranor 83 died at Bonner General Hospital. Born November 15 1892 in St Joseph Missouri he moved to the area in 1943 from Colorado and lived in Bonners Ferry Naples Colburn and Sandpoint. He was a lumber contractor and Pack River Grange member. Survived by two sons Orville Sandpoint and Walter H Monrovia California two brothers Glenn Breckenridge Texas Henry H Silt Cole one sister Ella Otten Rifle Colorado eight grandchildren eleven great grandchildren. Funeral at Moon Chapel Saturday April 17 at 10 00 a m Rev Harold Huff officiating Interment MacArthur Cemetery.
A dated listing shows programs across networks including ABC CBS and NBC with titles like Merv Griffin the Brady Bunch Sesame Street Charlie Brown specials and late night films. Notable items include Donny and Marie Charlies Brown Washington Week in Review The Rockford Files and Police Story along with sports and weather segments.
Dear editor argues for opening the City Beach loop citing safety, past minor injuries from slides, sprinklers, glass litter, vandalism and security upgrades, plus police patrol needs and supervision of children. Notes seniors helped build the beach 20 years ago.
Letter from Ruth Schauer of Sagle Idaho criticizes Commissioner Samuels for urging people to stock up and avoid town trips. She argues many residents still rely on County Roads for work and supports financing road improvements through a dedicated tax, noting most people no longer own horses and buggies.
A letters page item argues for parental rights in education through House Bills 459 and 460, claiming state overreach and urging parents to review hearings. It notes opposition by Janet Hay and Wayne York, critiques committee process, lists supporting and opposing lawmakers, and calls parents to learn the facts before elections.
At the county Senior Citizens Council meeting, members considered transferring the nutrition program from Denny's Cafe to the Senior Center. Barfuss noted limited funding at the local level and questioned hiring staff vs council administration, while Lorenzo Driggs urged efficient use of grant money for federal programs. Former chair Lillian Bourbon cited internal antagonism and the chair’s full time duties as a cause of resignation.
At a public meeting superintendents confronted an unofficial memo alleging hiring concerns. Trustees asked the State Board of Education for clarification on notification and due process while officials cite non official status and possible future steps pending budget discussions.
Local ticket promotion highlights a Sandpoint performance featuring Kajsa Ohmen with Loggins and Messina pedigree, Beth and Cinde as vocal instrumentalists, Cousin Jess with rock and country tunes, and Rhodes Puppets by Scott Rhodes. Ron Bair will host satire on Sandpoint news. The evening includes Sandpoint Actors and Playwrights ensemble and a script planned to stage a history of America with interludes of wit and spring madness.
Partly cloudy today and tonight with increasing clouds on Saturday. Continued cool with southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Precipitation chances 10 percent today and tonight, 20 percent Saturday. Highs near 45 today, low 30 tonight, high around 50 Saturday.
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