Library Opens Reading Club for Bicentennial Summer
The Sandpoint Library launches a Summer Reading Club from June 21 to August 12 with a bicentennial theme Celebrate America. Open to students from first grade through high school, participants earn small prizes and promotions in the patriots army of readers as they read two books to collect a sticker, leading to a party after 21 books.
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Sandpoint Library
America
Linda Ayers
Patriots
Army of
Ayers
Speedway Owner Sues Promoter Over Nor'wester 76 Fiasco
William Eberle owner of Northwest Speedway files suit against Colonial Enterprises Lewiston promoters of the Nor wester 76 memorial weekend festival. He sought 10 percent of the gate and inclusion on an insurance policy. The event collapsed as on site security left, crowds dispersed then destruction followed with fires, damaged equipment, and vandalism. Six hospitalized, damages exceed 250000.
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Eberle
Colonial
Bicycle Safety Day marks success at Bonner County Fairgrounds
More than 20 area youths earned safety reflector strips at a bicycle safety day sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America. Twenty-one bikes were judged in excellent condition by Deputy Dave Pemberton, with ten inspected problem areas and 21 children passing the written test with scores of 80 or better.
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Bonner County Fairgrounds
Modern Woodmen of America
Dave Pemberton
Peggy Clark
Mel McElhinney
Rita McElhinney
Pat Lewis
Betty Stinnette
Edna Iverson
Cooperative Extension Service
Card Of Thanks From Sandpoint Senior Class President
The senior class president Toby Carlson extends sincere thanks to the parents chaperons and staff of the Middle Earth Tavern for organizing the graduation night party in their honor.
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Middle Earth Tavern
Toby Carlson
Sandpoint
Trail ride canceled at Sand Flats Naples event
The Sandpoint Saddle Club canceled the Sunday June 20 trail ride at Sand Flats Naples. Club president Hal Carter announced it will be rescheduled at a later date.
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Sand Flats
Naples
Sandpoint
Hal Carter
Handbell duet featured at First Presbyterian Church service
Alissa Creeger and Tim Scott will perform the handbell duet Bercause during the June 20 Sunday worship at First Presbyterian Church on 4th and Alder. Pastor Jim Scott offers a Father’s Day sermon themed Faith Through the Generations using Deuteronomy Corinthians and Mark. Nursery and Story Hour run during worship. a senior high Bible study follows.
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Alissa Creeger
Tim Scott
First Presbyterian Church
Sandpoint
Forest management material arrives at Sandpoint library
Bonner County Public Library received a new file from the American Forest Institute outlining U S forest ownership and management. The packet notes two thirds of forests remain from pre Columbus times, 28 percent owned by governments, 59 percent private, and 13 percent by industry. It includes a color map and analysis of wood growth versus usage, timberland per person, and forecasts that demand will double by 2000 with intensive practices described to meet needs.
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Sandpoint
Bonner County
American Forest Institute
Nation
Forest Industries
United States
Bert Fleury Named Panhandle Rodeo Queen Candidate
Bert Fleury is the latest candidate for the 1976 Panhandle Rodeo Association Queen title. A junior at Eastern Montana College, she participates in the Rodeo and French clubs and is a journalism apprentice. Last minute entry forms are still accepted. contact Jean Offermann at 263-5549 or pick up a form at the Daily Bee offices, 310 Church Street.
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Bert Fleury
Fleury
Eastern Montana College
Rodeo Club
Jean Offermann
Daily Bee
Church Street
SBA Officer to Visit Sandpoint for SBA Aid Information
SBA Spokane District Office official Edward H. Dodroe will hold private conferences in Sandpoint on June 23 from 10 a.m. to noon in Conference Room 105 of the Federal Building. Financial prospects include SBA loans. attendees should bring recent profit and loss statements and last year balance sheets.
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U.S Small Business Administration
Edward H. Dodroe
SBA
Spokane
Federal Building
University of Idaho
Sandpoint Research and Extension Center
Moscow
Idaho
Jim Benson
Research Assoc
Sandpoint
Red Cross Aids Teton Dam Victims in Idaho
The American Red Cross aids about 5,000 families affected by the Teton Dam break. Governor Cecil Andrus designates the Red Cross as relief agency and disaster costs may exceed 2.6 million dollars. Contributions are welcome via the Red Cross in care of Idaho First National Bank in Sandpoint.
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American Red Cross
Teton Dam
Pat Raymound
Bonner County
Cecil Andrus
Red Cross
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mennonites
Raymond
Guatamalan
Pamela
Guam
Okinawa
Idaho
Karen Payne Attends Boise Reading Training Session
Right-to-Read director Karen Payne of the Bonner County school district attends a two week federally funded training in Boise on reading methods and program development. Elisabeth Schlaefle leads the workshop with 38 of Idaho's 115 districts and Catholic schools represented. The session runs through June 18 and includes topics from psycholinguistics to volunteer management. State Supt Roy Truby and Virginia Smith chair the Idaho Right-to-Read Advisory Council opened the event.
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Karen Payne
Bonner Co
Boise
Elisabeth
Eg) Schlaefle
Idaho
Public Instruction
Roy Truby
Virginia Smith
Intermountain Gas Co
Fatal shooting during raid at JR Simplot plant
A border patrol agent shot a 19 year old Mexican national during a raid at the JR Simplot plant northwest of Rupert Idaho. Jorge Lengiuss Kailxto died at Minidoka Memorial Hospital at 1121 pm. Deputy Ray Jarvis responded to the 929 pm shooting. the border patrolman's name has not been released.
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Rupert
Idaho
Jorge Lengiuss Kailxto
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
JR Simplot
Ray Jarvis
Legal Notice to Clear Title on Abandoned 1949 Ford Pickup
Notice to Floyd McGhee to establish ownership and reclaim title for a 1949 Ford pickup, set number 97HD-305351, abandoned at 1 Sandpoint Idaho, with action date June 18 to 31. Public clearance proceeding requested.
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Floyd McGhee
Sandpoint
Idaho
Arthritis Pain Formula Promises Morning Relief
A new arthritis minor pain formula claims strong relief with less frequent dosing. The tablet can be taken on an empty stomach and aims to reduce morning stiffness and pain. Advertises as from the makers of Anacin analgesic tablets.
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