Each year the Angels Over Sandpoint and Ivano’s Ristorante sponsor a September golf scramble to fund the Jim Lippi Family Scholarship.

For many years, the Angels and the Lippi family have been very generous with their support to our community. Jim Lippi was known for always helping someone in need, and the Angels have contributed much to countless individuals in the community.

This scholarship continues that tradition and provides financial help for college or trade school to graduating Bonner County students who exhibit exceptional determination, courage, and a desire to continue his or her education in the face of less than perfect circumstances. This year with the COVID-19 uncertainties, scholarship awards and student plans have been particularly challenging. Yet, $3,450 was spread among the following students at three Bonner County schools. Sandpoint High School: Connor Hutchings, Paige Lanie, Angelina Peebles, Clark Fork High School: Charles Abbott, Kobi Dooley, Rebecca Nielsen, and Priest River High School: Lily Bombino. We congratulate these students and all 2020 graduates, hoping their prospects will improve as our world gets this virus under control.

Please watch for more information to participate in this coming year’s Ivano’s Italian Open Golf Scramble to be held Sept. 11 to continue the tradition of supporting high school seniors through this scholarship.