ARTICLES BY BOB GUNTER COLUMNIST
Childhood in Sandpoint filled with chores, family
(Today I want to share with you a portion of the interview done with Bud Moon, in his own words, during the making of the “Sandpoint Centennial” movie. It gives us a picture of earlier Sandpoint and the people who made it what it is today.)
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Shipman's love for area shines bright in her films
(Today, I want to share with you the conclusion of a “Sandpoint Centennial” interview with Nina Shipman. It took place at Priest Lake on May 26, 2001. She was there to join the community in honoring her famous grandmother, Nell Shipman. Nina followed in the steps of her grandmother and …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Sundance Fire memories burn bright for residents
(The Sundance Fire started with a lightning strike on Sundance Mountain in Bonner County on Aug. 23, 1967. The mountain is 6,298 feet high and is located four miles east north east of Coolin on Priest Lake. By Sept. 1, the fire was burning the surrounding timberland at the rate …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A take on city hall
(More than 100 years ago the citizens of a small village had a vision. They realized that the expansion of the railroad, the timber and mining business, made growth a necessity if their village was to survive. Thankfully, these men and women were willing to give of their time and …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Dearborn Hill lives on through magical memories
Sandpoint Furniture/Carpet One, home of The Ponderay Design Center and Selkirk Glass & Cabinets (208-263-5138), sponsors this column and it will appear in your Daily Bee each Sunday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
'New Indians' tells story of fifth generation
Folks, I know you want to get out in all this beautiful spring weather we are having but I have a suggestion for you.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Baldy offered little help in achieving dream garden
It is that time of year when people start dreaming of starting a garden. Some will lovingly caress the packets of seed just purchased hoping to impart to said seed the desire to grow to a lustrous adulthood. Some will visit their mail-order shrine consisting of little cups of dirt …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mighty nice ice house helped hook lots of fish
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Soldiers were relentless in search for Lincoln's assassin
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Bootleggers found a niche in area during Prohibition
(It was on Sept. 30, 2000, that Erik Daarstad and I met with Bob Selle in his home to interview him for the “Sandpoint Centennial” movie. Bob relived the excitement of his life experiences and his words reflected his enthusiasm. In his way of speaking, them became ‘em, because often …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Region once hooked on commercial fishing
(It was on Sept. 30, 2000, that Erik Daarstad and I met with Bob Selle in his home to interview him for the “Sandpoint Centennial” movie. One area he enjoyed talking about was fishing. Today, Bob shares in his own words about fishing for whitefish. In his way of speaking, …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Erik Daarstad springs loose with profiles on fascinating people
Recently I had an experience that proves the power of weather on the mood of a human being. I picked up Erik Daarstad for lunch on March 19 and I noticed he had a strange and withdrawn look on his face.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Wasunka: The mother of twins
If you take a drive out to Hope Point, on the Hope Peninsular, you will see four islands in Lake Pend Oreille. They are: Warren Island, Cottage Island, Pearl Island, and Memaloose Island. Warren, the largest of the four, was once called, Wasunka, which means, “Mother of Twins.” The twins, …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Film series celebrates Daarstad's Academy Award win, nominations
Folks, I have been all nervous for the last week or so, and here’s why. Recently, Erik Daarstad stopped by my house on his way to the airport wearing a determined look on his face. I asked where he was headed and he replied, “To Los Angeles to shoot a …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
