Sandpoint Senior Wins Navy ROTC Scholarship
Gary Parker, a Sandpoint High School senior, won a four year Navy ROTC scholarship covering tuition and books with a $100 monthly stipend. He plans to study biology at the University of Idaho next fall and serve four years active duty with the Navy followed by two years reserve. Parker is the son of David Parker, SHS math and physics teacher, a 24 year Air Force retiree. Two SHS seniors, Jeff Wahlgren and Bill Jones, are alternates potentially earning two or three year assistance if primary recipients do not use them. The awards followed high SAT scores.
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Elks Honor Local Youth During National Week
The Sandpoint Elks host a May 2 lodge meeting at 8 15 p m to honor local youth as Boys and Girls State delegates the youth leadership contestant and the most valuable student The event aligns with Elks National Youth Week urging lodges nationwide to recognize youth achievements and invites public attendance.
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Snow Depth and Water Content Above Average in Schweitzer Snowpack
Measurements taken April 28 show Schweitzer Basin snowpack above average. At 6100 feet the snow depth averaged 125 inches with 57.8 inches of water, near 8-year averages. at 4500 feet depth averaged 66 inches with 32.7 inches of water, above-year values. Soils remain wet and unfrozen. warm rains could raise watershed water.
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University of Idaho Receives Administrative Funds
The Economic Development Administration funded 87220 for an administrative costs in a technical assistance center at the University of Idaho. Rep James A McClure announced the grant which will total 132220 with the university contributing 45000 to support year round jobs through industrial and commercial development in Idaho.
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Community notices outline May meetings Bonner County
Bonner County groups announce May gatherings including Bonner County Fair Board May 4 at 8 p.m. in the courthouse courtroom and numerous church, club, and civic events such as Welcome Wagon Luncheon May 3 at noon, United Methodist and Catholic events, Women Bowling, Mothers and daughters luncheon, relay of charity drives, and a Dairy Wives meeting May 11 with speaker on nutrition at Sandpoint Community Hall.
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First Baptist Church Names Youth Pastor
In a special meeting the First Baptist Church voted to appoint Paul Bankhead as Youth Pastor to assist Pastor J Ralph Daugherty. He will direct the Youth Work and preach at the evening youth service on the second Sunday each month. The next youth night is May 14.
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Moscow teen killer given life term in fatal shooting
Everett Bowers of Moscow, 19, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Crystal George, 17. He pleaded guilty to the March 1 shooting and stabbing after confessing details of the crime and occult involvement. The victim’s body was found March 3 in a field north of town.
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