Heinhorse sherer Lloyd Robinson recalls rugged life and craft
In Sandpoint area lore Lloyd Robinson reflects on a 40 year career shoeing horses. He recalls moving here in 1920, schooling in 1930, hard work across Colorado, and a life spent bucking, breaking bones but pushing on. He notes shoeing craft, costs, and selfmade boot repairs.
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Gary Palmer
Bee
Lloyd Robinson
Sandpoint
Robinson
Canada
Land and Cattle Company
Colorado
Todeath
Prevention Is Key For Immunizations
Dr. John J. Witte of the Center for Disease Control warns that without sustained vaccination rates, communities face outbreaks of polio measles mumps rubella diphtheria tetanus and pertussis. He notes vaccination rose modestly after a decade of decline but epidemics loom until about 80 percent coverage is reached nationwide.
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John J. Witte
Witte
Murder Charges Filed Against 11 Year Old Boy
An 11-year-old Payette boy was arraigned on charges of first degree murder by arson and second degree arson in two fires this summer. The fatal blaze on Tuesday killed 59-year-old Frank Kellar and damaged multiple buildings. Defense counsel was appointed and the case was set for a continued arraignment by 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Boise
UPI
Payette
Payette County
Frank Kellar
William D. Jordan
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Drought cripples Idaho Panhandle farms and water sources
Drought across Idaho’s Panhandle tightens its grip on farms and grasslands. Northern counties report poor range and pastures with livestock sales rising as hay and water become scarce. Officials warn the worst may come in late summer as streams and wells dry, irrigation near Blanchard suffers, and Boundary County domestic water cuts force tighter use.
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Idaho Panhandle
Idaho Drought Committee
Area Soil Conservation Service
Vern Bromgard
SCS
Bromgard
Hope
Bonner County
Blanchard
Hoodoo
Boundary County
LCS
Bob Bruce
Bruce
Rainstorms Flood Southern California Highway System
Thunderstorms from Hurricane Doreen dumped up to two feet of water across southern California washing out the Interstate 15 corridor between Barstow and Baker and forcing a 150 mile detour for routes to Las Vegas. The De Anza Desert Country Club and about 30 luxury homes were inundated while travelers sought shelter in Baker.
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United Press International
Doreen
California
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Nev
Desert Country Club
California Highway Department
California Highway Patrol
Terry Hunt
Barstow
Baker
Calif
Hunt
Desert
de Anza Desert Country Club
Theft At Hydra Restaurant Reported By Manager
William McCadam, 35, manager of the Hydra Restaurant, reported a grand larceny theft early Monday. Joan Lafferty, a waitress, found $1,000 missing from a storage area at about 12:15 a.m. Entry allegedly gained through a locked office door with no forced entry. exit suspected via the east door.
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William McCadam
Hydra
Joan Lafferty
Four Injured In High Speed Crash Near Kootenai
Alvin Hunt 21 of Sandpoint lost control on a U S 200 curve near Kootenai early Sunday. His car left the road, flew about 50 feet, and stopped after the crash. Deputies estimate 105 mph entry speed. Passengers Debbie Hiate and Leon Anderson of Sandpoint and Janette Crill of Clark Fork were taken to Bonner General Hospital. Crill and Hunt in satisfactory condition while Anderson and Hinte were discharged. Damage to the car estimated at 1500 dollars Monday.
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Alvin Hunt
Sandpoint
U.S. 200
Kootenai
Hunt
Debbie Hiate
Leon Anderson
Janette Crill
Clark Fork
Bonner General Hospital
Crill
Anderson
Hinte
Spokane River named dirtiest in state and possible Northwest
Spokane officials faced a study labeling the Spokane River the state's dirtiest water and perhaps the Pacific Northwest. Mayor Rodgers noted staff notes showing attention to the issue, despite a $45 million sewer upgrade and an anticipated $60 million fix for ongoing overflows.
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Spokane
UPS
Northwest
David Rodgers
Rodgers
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Wrestlin
Lloyd ‘Robinson
Boy
Kootenai County
VFW
Post
Alice Lacey
Harry Mitchell
Gordon Sundquist
Harold Anselmo
Henry Samuels
Jim Brockway
Idaho
Sandpoint Junior High
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