Messiah performances showcase Sandpoint talent and polish
A Sandpoint audience enjoyed Handel’s The Messiah presented by the Community Chorus of 55 and the Pend Oreille Chamber Music Ensemble under director Elnora Cook. Soloists including Betty Rodgers-Brackler Diane Johnson Becy Wyers Marilyn Anderson and John Munce impressed, while the chorus delivered precise blended tones and a moving Amen Chorus finishing with Hallelujah to a standing ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandpoint
Elnora Cook
Pend Oreille
Allen Wood
Zion
Peter Dodds
Dodds
Anne Poe
Diane Johnson
K.C Ferguson
Marie Barr
Poe
Ferguson
Marilyn Anderson
John Munce
Judy Riffe
Betty Rodgers-Brackler
Becy Wyers
Sally Dexter
Mary Cook
Gene Munce
Mary Munce
Eunice Knaggs
Genevieve Klatt
Seventh
Senior Citizen Potluck Attended By 60 Persons
Sandpoint Chapter of the National Council of Senior Citizens held a potluck dinner and meeting at the Center last Friday attended by over 60 seniors. Clara Osterlund played Star of the East, a door prize went to Maxine Quebral, and proceeds of 300 supported center equipment and musicians. Tickets totaled 230 in sales.
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Sandpoint
National Council of Senior Citizens
Clara Osterlund
Ethel Rosenbloom
Eva Music
Mary Perry
Don Baker
Owen LaPrath
Art Burnett
Chetlowell
Francess Polstra
Maxine Quebral
Ase
Gertarde Farrar
Santa
Average Idaho Income Below National Average
A Census Bureau survey shows Idaho’s average income trails the national figure while poverty among Idaho residents is 10.3 percent, higher than the West regional average of 10.4 percent. Montana reports the highest western poverty rate at 14.6 percent, with Wyoming 8.7, Utah 8.5, Nevada 8.8, Washington 8.5 and Oregon 8.9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Washington
API
Census Bureau
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Bass
West
Waho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
Oregon
Multiple Vehicle Crashes Reported Around Sandpoint and Hope
Several Sunday traffic accidents were reported around Hope and Sandpoint, Mont. A 1971 Triumph driven by Michael O Halloran skidded on snow on Highway 200 and overturned on a rock. no injuries. A 1974 Chevrolet and a 1970 Pontiac collided at Poplar and Ella with $500 total damage and a speeding citation. A 1972 VW van hit a 1972 Chevy pickup on First Ave near Superior St with $340 damage. A 1970 Plymouth Fury and a 1971 Cadillac collided at S Boyer and Michigan St with $1,600 Cadillac damage. Arrests: Marc Eggers charged with fourth degree arson, bond set at $1,500.
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Michael O'Halloran
Polson
Mont
Highway 200
Hope
O'Halloran
Donna M. Plaster
Sandpoint
Brett D. Peterson
Poplar
Ella
Ponhac
Peterson
Richard G. McEwan
Sandpant
First Ave
Superior St
Charles R. Jones
Jones
McEwan
Beverly J. Lantto
Sandra L. Seale
Hayden Lake
Marc Eggers
Bonner County
Mike Guthrie
Eggers
Church St
IGA
Community Events and Holiday Programs in Sandpoint Area
Local listings show a Frosty the Snowman show at Sandpoint East Bonner County Library on Wednesday December 21 at 4 p.m. and a Christmas cantata Night of Miracles by Calvary Baptist Church on Thursday December 22 at 7 p.m. Public invites, with multiple church events and community gatherings across Sandpoint through December 27. Measles vaccination clinics run Mondays and Thursdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Panhandle Health District.
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Frosty-the-Snowman
Sandpoint East
Bonner County Library
Calvary Baptist Church Choir
Panhandle
Sandpoint
Idaho Highway Report Signals Mixed Idaho Travel
Idaho Division of Highways reports favorable overall highway conditions with icy spots at higher elevations and in eastern areas. Routes affected include U S 95 from Council to New Meadows, U S 12 over Lolo Pass, State Highways 2 68 and U S 202 from Fairfield to Stanley, and U S 30 near Montpelier with varying snow floors and fogs. Craters of the Moon area noted broken snow floors and drifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
UPI
Idaho
Idaho Division of Highways
U.S. 95 — Council
New Meadows
Plummer
S.H
New
Lookout Pass
U.S. 12
Lolo Pass
Robie Creek
Idaho City
Lowman
U.S
Fairfield
Stanley
Lost Trail Pass
Idaho Falls
Monida Pass
West Yellowstone
Wyoming
Soda Springs
Monteplier
Montpelier
Enviro groups fear Munro may head BPA despite concerns
Pacific Northwest environmental leaders question S. Sterling Munro Jr. as potential head of the Bonneville Power Administration. They seek an independent energy conservation expert, noting his ties to utilities and aluminum interests. They plan early talks to set a prudent course for BPA.
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Seattle
APS
Pacific Northwest
Concen
S. Sterling Munroe Jr
Sen. Henry
M. Jackson
EPA
Munro
Secretary of Interior
Cecil Andrus
Senate
Bellingham
Wash
Jackson
Wenatchee
Ile
Canada
Northwest
Grand
Dale Jones
Friends of the Earth
Don Hodel
Doug Scott
Northwest Sierra Club
BPA
Scott
Jones
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Washingtonian Magazine
Nixon
Cool Temperatures May Be Fatal To Elderly
The National Institute of Aging warns 60 to 65 degree indoors can trigger accidental hypothermia in seniors. Some doctors suggest 83 degrees for the most vulnerable. The risk rises in substandard housing or with infrequent visitors, and death can occur as temperatures drop below critical levels without prompt treatment.
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Craig A. Palmer
Washington
UPI
National Institute of Aging
Great Britain
United States
Institute
Robert Butler
Richard Besdine
Boston
Utility Power Rate Decision Delayed in Idaho
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission postponed its ruling on Idaho Power Companys request for a flat rate. The proposal would add a 4 monthly charge and 1.77 cent per kilowatt hour flat rate for all energy. The commission recently granted a 103 percent rate hike but split revenue needs and rate design decisions for later.
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PUC
Cards Of Thanks For Nickeline Peterson Family
The Peterson family expresses sincere thanks for kindness during bereavement and for floral offerings cards and prayers. Special thanks to Pastor Hanson the Ladies aid Dr Leedy Sandpoint Manor staff and our children and niece who baked the cake. Jim and Helen Dunn.
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Nickeline Peterson
Pastor Hanson
Dr. Leedy
Sandpoint Manor
Jim and
Helen Dunn
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Sandpoint Daily Bee
Review
Forest Ave
Bonner County Dental Society
Spokane
Lathe
Fapert Instruc
Sandpoint High School
Steve Colburn
Panida Theater
Boyer
Michigan St
Seale
Lantto
Michigan
Plymouth
Cadillac
Idatio Ceri Bireak
Eagles
Southside Community Church
Women of the Moose
the Moose Hall
Panida Theatre
Sandpoint Social Club
IWA
Washington Water Power Building
Idaho Highway Report
Coulee
James Watt
Frank
Ernest
Our
Frank and
Roe Rece
Superior
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