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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1970
Page
2
Sheriff Robert Wilcox reported 1969 tax distraint warrants totaling 8412.41 collected, an amount nearly 17 times the prior six year high. The year saw 231 arrests, 144 traffic accidents, 722 civil processes served, and 2956 meals served saving 1478 dollars.
Forecasters call for mostly cloudy skies with rain today and a chance of scattered showers tonight. Windy periods expected with a high near 10 and a low around 25.
A grill fire at Connie's Cafe & Lounge in Sandpoint around 9 a.m. Wednesday was extinguished by a customer, Roger Lubbers, before firefighters arrived. No damage was reported.
The Ski Ballgame at Memorial Field in Sandpoint featured the Sandpoint Jaycees facing a Sea Scouts team led by Wes Preis and a red-vested Lion, Dick Andersen. The Sea Scouts won 1 to 0 despite being out of their element.
A 10 year old driver told police he has been driving since age five, dismissing any problem with his car under control. Authorities halted the small imported vehicle and questioned the youth and his parents about the incident in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dale Wilcox appeared in District Court Monday morning and pled guilty to second degree arson in the Southside School fire. Burglary charge dismissed. Pre sentence investigation ordered. Sentencing set for February 2.
Charles Wenger a Sandpoint High School junior operates an artificial insemination service in Idaho. He is the youngest licensed technician in the state and represents Curtis Breeding Service. He trained at Otto Schnering College in Cary Illinois and works before and after school and on weekends serving cattlemen and dairy owners. He plans to expand to horses later.
A special Bonner County Fairboard meeting is set for January 28 at 8 p.m. in the Community Hall, Sandpoint. The group will evaluate the current Bonner County horse show and plan the next August event, with all horse organizations and interested individuals urged to attend.
Post Commander Kester of VFW Post 2458 announced tonight’s regular meeting is cancelled because of local school closures and flu in the area. The notice cites safety concerns and urges members to monitor for rescheduling.
Overnight six to eight inches of new snow covers the Big Bowl as skiers enjoy powder conditions. Roads are being cleared regularly to maintain access for visitors and residents.
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