Lions invite community to celebrate Fourth fun
CAROLINE LOBSINGER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 2 months AGO
Young baseball players get a lift in the city of Sandpoint's vintage fire truck during a past Sandpoint Lions' Grand Parade on the Fourth of July.
I grew up in the Tri-Cities, Wash., and have always loved to write. I attended the University of Washington, where I earned a double major in journalism and political science, with an area of emphasis in history. I am the fifth out of six kids — don't believe any of the stories that my siblings tell. To be able to tell others stories and take photos for a living is a dream come true — and I considered myself blessed to be a community journalist. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking and spending time outdoors, genealogy, reading, and watching the UW Huskies and the Seattle Seahawks. I am a servant to my cat, Frankie, who yes, will eat anything and everything in sight … even wedding cookies. | May 31, 2022 1:00 AM
▶️ Listen to this article now.
Want some cold, hard cash to spend this summer?
The Sandpoint Lions Club may be able to help — the top prize in this year's fundraiser for the Fourth of July is $5,000 in Bonner Bucks. A second prize of $1,000 also will be given.
"We figured everyone could use a little help this year," Lions Club member Judy Dabrowski said. "This also allows us to help the local businesses because you have to spend the money in Bonner County."
Tickets are $5 each or $20 for a book of five tickets. Those who purchase a book of tickets will get to spin the wheel for a chance at an additional prize.
T-shirts will again be sold to help raise funds for the Fourth of July events and are being designed by the Sandpoint High School graphic arts students.
In addition, donations are being accepted to help the Lions put on the Fourth of July events, which include a children's parade, Grand Parade, and a spectacular fireworks show. Donations can be dropped off at the Sandpoint Lions Club Den, 609 S. Ella Ave.
This year, the theme for parades is "One Nation Together" and the event will showcase the community and how, united, it can do anything, Lions Club officials said.
The children’s parade will start at 9 a.m., and the Grand Parade will begin at 10 a.m.
The grand marshal of the 2022 Grand Parade will be former Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Director Kim Woodruff, who recently retired.
Applications are being accepted for the Grand Parade and will be accepted until the morning of the parade.
To fill out an application to take part in the parade, go online to the Lions' Facebook page or website — sandpointlions.wixsite.com/website/applications. The cost is $25 if paid before June 30 or $30 if paid after June 30. Categories include community and civic groups, youth organizations, commercial floats, forest products, antique transportation, individual effort, veterans/military, band, and animal.
ARTICLES BY CAROLINE LOBSINGER
Lightning-sparked wildfires burn in area
Weekend thunderstorms sparked several new wildfires across North Idaho, including the Parker Lake, Pyramid and Canyon Lake fires. Crews continue work on the 4,442-acre Upper Smith Fire and the Porcupine Fire near Clark Fork as extreme fire danger and regional fire restrictions remain in effect.
Passing the halter to the next generation
Families keep 4-H traditions alive through market animal sale
Bonner County families continue generations-long 4-H livestock traditions as youth exhibitors raise market steers, develop responsibility and showcase their work at the Bonner County Fair's Market Animal Sale.
