Debbie Fassnacht
Thirty-five years ago...
Thursday, Dec. 29, 1988
Young inventor inspired by accident
Kia Jette is probably the only 12 year-old in Seeley Lake that will be applying for a patent.
She was selected as the 1988 state award winner for the "Invent America" competition with a design of an arrowhead protector.
Kia's inspiration for her invention came when her brother, Jeff, had a serious accident with an arrow tip as he was assembling a razor-sharp tip into the shaft of an arrow.
His accident required 25 stitches.
On the way to the hospital, a very concerned Kia thought of designing some kind of protector. As a result of her accomplishment, she received a $200 U.S. Savings Bond and congratulatory letters from President Elect George Bush and Montana congressman, Pat Williams.
Kia is the daughter of Caroline Jette, Seeley Lake, and Frank Jette, Swan Valley.
Kia probably will use the money for college. "I'd really like to spend it on clothes," she added.
This is the third year of participation in the "Invent America" program, sponsored by Pepsi Corp. and other businesses.
Science teacher Debbie Fassnacht was awarded a classroom grant of $500 and the school a $1000 grant.
In January Fassnacht and Gayle Gordon, fourth grade teacher, will travel to Washington D.C. to attend an Invent America creativity conference.
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