20 Years Ago — 2001

Deputies on lookout for teens

Bonner County Sheriff’s deputies are on the lookout for a trio of armed teen-aged boys suspected in an attempted drug robbery at a rural home north of here Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Thompson said Jamie Haig, 34, of Priest River was walking to an outhouse outside her El Rio Road home shortly after 8 a.m. when she was confronted by the trio, who demanded she give them drugs. According to Thompson, Haig told deputies, she answered, “We don’t have any drugs.”

30 Years Ago — 1991

Storro wins top award

Brett Storro, son of Norman and Barb Storro, made a name for himself at the Bonner County Fair. Storro was named as the top model in the 11-and 12-year-old category, wearing a purple, -green- and blue- patterned outfit he made himself.

40 Years Ago — 1981

Celebrating Goldie’s birthday

An open house to honor Goldie Jackson is scheduled for Sept. 6 at the home of her grandson, Larry Stwart. Mrs. Jackson, who has lived in Priest River since 1927, will celebrate her 90th birthday. The open house, to which everyone is invited, will be held from 2-4 p.m. at 614 Harriet Street.

50 Years Ago — 1971

Morrows attend — and win

Merlie Morrow received the All-Around Lumberjack trophy and his son Ron was runner-up at the loggers contests at Eureka, Mont., on Aug. 18 and 29.

60 Years Ago — 1961

City Cash Market changes hands

Lester and Byrd Krizenesky have purchased the City Cash Market from Mrs. Inez Anselmo and Mrs. Darleen Clintsman in a transaction completed last week. The building in which the market is located, was included in the deal, and the Krizeneskys are planning extensive remodeling. The market is located at the intersection of Main and High streets.

70 Years Ago — 1951

Runaway horse kills Blanchard boy

Gary McGavran 15, was killed Friday afternoon. He was hauling the last load of cordwood for the day with a team when the load upset. His brother, Larry, also on the load, jumped and was uninjured. The frightened horses ran and Gary evidently held on to the reins in an effort to stop them and was dragged for some distance.

80 Years Ago — 1941

Season open on grouse

Bonner County, along with other North Idaho counties, will this year have a few days of grouse and native pheasant shooting.

90 Years Ago — 1931

Laclede high school discontinued

It is reported that the high school at Laclede will be discontinued for the coming school year, the pupils being transported to the local high school. At present, there are nine pupils who will enter high school.

100 Years Ago — 1921

New partner, new name

Mike Murray, father in the firm of Murray & Son, has sold his interest to Jack Bremmer. The new firm will be known as Murray & Bremmer, and they are prepared to do the best in blacksmithing of all kinds, either light or heavy, at a moment’s notice.