Ball Creek Fire Near Bonners Ferry Officially Contained
The Ball Creek fire northwest of Bonners Ferry was officially controlled at 5 p.m. yesterday after crews widened lines and mopped up. About 400 men remain to finish salvage and clean up with 2670 acres burned, 18 miles of lines, and four helicopters among resources used. Local crews from Sandpoint Bonners Ferry and Hope assist, as fire season winds down.
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Ball Creek
Bonners Ferry
Harold
Andy’ Andersen
Kaniksu National Forest
Andersen
Anderson
George Smith
For the Forest
Sandpoint
Hope
Smith
Kaniksu Forest
Weather outlook Mostly fair with little temp change
Mostly fair conditions expected through Friday with minimal temperature shifts. Highs near 85, nights around 55, and near zero chance of rain.
Women Apply for Firefighter Jobs Faced Rejection at Ball Creek
Three women applied for firefighter positions on the Ball Creek fire but were turned down. Foreman Herb Johnson and Kaniksu National Forest District Ranger Bill O'Brien cited lack of facilities and privacy for women in field operations. The applicants claimed sex discrimination and sought equal rights in hiring.
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Herb Johnson
Ball Creek
Bill* O'Brien
Kaniksu National Forest
Yugoslav Woman Wins Pub Ale Drinking Contest in Bournemouth
Nina Masic, 26, a Yugoslavian native, defeated all male competitors in a Bournemouth pub ale drinking contest by finishing a yard of ale in 32 seconds, showcasing a surprising victory.
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Bournemouth
England
UPTI
Nina Masic
Yugoslavia
Miss Masic
Mishap Damages Three Vehicles In Sandpoint Intersection
A Monday morning collision at Cedar Street and Florence Avenue damaged three vehicles and a parked car, with no injuries reported. Drivers Leland Carrick and M Stephanie Swenson were cited for inattentive driving. Holt, a Sandpoint patrol officer, investigated.
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Leland C. Carrick
Holt
Fair Opens Today With 4 H Events
The Three day Bonner County Fair starts with record stock and exhibit entries. 4-H activities dominate the day with the King and Queen contest, 4-H Dog Show, Spokane Dog Show Demonstration, and colored slides. The Fat Stock Sale on Saturday at 7 30 p m is expected to exceed local records for number of animals sold.
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Bonner County
Spokane
Film Feature For Sportsmen at Sandpoint Meeting
Bonner County Sportsmen Association invites members to a September meeting at Sandpoint Community Hall. A 28 minute color film So Little Time by the Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife highlights the history and plight of endangered waterfowl. Moose meat luncheon follows.
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Bonner County Sportsmen’s Association
Sandpoint
Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife
Bonner County Fair Schedule Highlights Events
Bonner County fair presents a Thursday evening program featuring 4-H dog show Spokane dog show demonstration and a king and queen contest with colored slides at 7 30 and 8 00 p m Friday morning offers Open Class Swine and Sheep Women s Department judging Open Class Beef 4 H and FFA Dairy Fitting and Showing at 8 30 9 00 9 30 and 10 00 a m Saturday morning includes 4 H Home Economics judging 4 H Forestry Identification and 4 H Poultry Judging Contest
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FFA
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