HUCKLEBERRIES: LaTourrette recalls his 'Evel' classmate
Evel Knievel, left, and Steve LaTourrette were boyhood friends from Butte, Mont. (circa 1974).
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In 2018, Steve LaTourrette is shown cutting 12-year-old Jane Robinson’s hair as he approached the 50th anniversary of his Coeur d’Alene business. The legendary stylist has retired.
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In September 2014, Justice for Arfee Rally organizer Kiela Long of Coeur d/Alene cheered on other participants.
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In 2004, artist David Clemons inspected damage to his creation, “Kate,” watched by wife, Sandy, and Kurtis Robinson, director of the county Parks and Waterways Department.
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In September 1979, Orlinda “Lindy” Gunning, 78, tossed candy to children at Lower Twin Lakes, signifying that summer was over.
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In 1984, Kathy Sims, left, bought the Blackwell House from Ralph and Jean Clark of Clark’s Jewelry.
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In 1979, brothers Ty, left, and Brad Hardin of Coeur d’Alene are shown with their fuel-efficient Soap Box Derby racers.
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In 2022, Sue Thilo was honored as the first life member of the Kroc Advisory Board. She was instrumental in landing sustaining funding for the impressive center after voters in 1999 turned down an advisory vote for a much smaller one.
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In 1984, D.F. (Dave) Oliveria’s first reporting assignment involved contentious contract negotiations between teachers and the Coeur d’Alene School District. Bob Haakenson, left, and Sandy Wright represented the teachers in those talks.
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Steve LaTourrette knew his boyhood friend would land on his feet, even if he crashed.
On Sept. 8, 1974, Steve predicted that Evel Knievel, his old high school buddy from Butte, Mont., would successfully fly across the Snake River Canyon, near Twin Falls, in his X2 Skycycle.
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