Stories for April 2007

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Friday, April 27

Sheryl Frances Schnuerle
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Sheryl Frances Schnuerle

Sheryl Frances Schnuerle was born December 30, 1949 in Spokane, Washington, the second daughter to Mark and Frances Hilton.

April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Meadow Creek-Moyie River Road closure scheduled

Road closure scheduled for Meadow Creek-Moyie River Road, at this time a notice to proceed with work on site is scheduled for June 1, approximately five weeks from now.

Teddie M. (Banka) Huggins, 53
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Teddie M. (Banka) Huggins, 53

Teddie M. (Banka) Huggins, 53 went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2007 at Deaconess Medical Center after a long extensive battle with Cancer. She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on June 10, 1953 to Robert and Odessa Banka. She lived in Sandpoint most of her childhood. That is where she met her soul mate Wally Huggins. They had moved to Whitefish, Mont., with their daughter, Randi where they lived for a few years and had a son, Shane in 1970.

Alison Danielle Williams
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Alison Danielle Williams

—COURTESY PHOTO

Morgan Tye
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Morgan Tye

—Photo by KATHY NUSSBERGER

Badgers finish fourth at Sandpoint
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Badgers finish fourth at Sandpoint

BLANCHARD — Trevor Koberstein shot a 76 to lead the Bonners Ferry boys golf team at the Sandpoint Invitational Monday afternoon at Stoneridge Golf Course. Koberstein said consistency was the key, especially in his drives, where he was averaging around 270 yards per pop.

April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Gene W. Allen, 78

Gene W. Allen, 78, passed away April 8, 2007 in Spokane, Wash. Gene was born in Oregon City, Ore. on May 15, 1928.

April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Grubham's hit lifts St. Maries past Bonners

On April 16 at St. Maries, A.J. Bennett from Bonners Ferry hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, but Marc Grubham stroked a two-run, game-winning single in the seventh to lead St. Maries past the Intermountain League-leading Badgers 6-5 on Tuesday.

2007 Jr. Miss…Girls Just wanna have fun
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

2007 Jr. Miss…Girls Just wanna have fun

By ELAINE SANDMAN

Harold A. John, 93
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Harold A. John, 93

Harold A. John, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 in Spokane, Wash. The Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Father Carlos Perez officiated. Interment followed at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Roll-over accident injures teen driver
April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Roll-over accident injures teen driver

By ELAINE SANDMAN

April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Bonners boys edge Kellogg in IML tourney

ST. MARIES — Kellogg's Sam Redman and Kyle Finley tied for boys medalist with 79s, but the Bonners Ferry boys edge the Wildcats in an Intermountain League match. Girls medalist Taryn Cochrane (98) led Kellogg to the girls team title, beating second-place St. Maries by a combined 56 shots.

April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Dr. Strand…Huge Coup for Bonners

When I opened the paper on Thursday April 12, I was shocked to see a picture of my very own Dr. Marilyn Strand announcing that she would be relocating to Bonners Ferry. What a HUGE coup for this community. I love Dr. Strand and probably more important to the community, is the fact that she literally saved my life!

April 27, 2007 9 p.m.

Choices & Consequences

Thirty years ago you could drive into the parking lot at the Bonners Ferry High School and find several pick-up trucks with deer rifles hanging in racks in the back windows. Not many people gave it a second thought.

Friday, April 6

Ora Frances (Franny) Davidson, 91
April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Ora Frances (Franny) Davidson, 91

Ora Frances (Franny) Davidson, 91, passed away on March 31, 2007 at the Community Hospital E.R. in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho with private interment following. A luncheon provided by the ladies of the church will follow the service.

Badgers score big to win tournament at home
April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Badgers score big to win tournament at home

The Bonners Ferry Badger Baseball team took to the field this weekend priming themselves for their upcoming league games. They did just that winning the second annual Badger invitational tournament and improving their record to 7-3.

Emergency responders share concerns
April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Emergency responders share concerns

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Badger girls take win, Badger boys place second

Poston and Hampton earn individual honors

April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Helping with the Caribou closure

On March 30, a group of backcountry riders explored the caribou closure boarders to help determine what would be needed to protect the areas from accidental trespass.

Local man injured in ultralight crash
April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Local man injured in ultralight crash

By ELAINE SANDMAN

Curves' helps Jr. Miss program
April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Curves' helps Jr. Miss program

By ELAINE SANDMAN

April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Howard L. Leighty, 59

Howard L. Leighty, 59, a long time Troy area logger, died Monday, March 26 at the Libby Care Center. He was born to Bruce and Ilah (Smith) Leighty on January 18, 1948 at Spokane. Howard was raised and educated in Troy, graduating from Troy High School in 1966. A Viet Nam veteran, Howard entered the United States Navy in 1967 and served honorably until being discharged and returning to Troy.

April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Bonners Ferry places second at Kellogg

PINEHURST — Kellogg senior Sam Redmond and Wallace senior Cara Hayman won medalist honors on Monday, shooting a 40 and 46 respectively on the Par 36 Pinehurst Golf Course.

April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Principles before personalities

I would like to comment on my experience and findings through attending the County Comp Plan Workshops. I have found that the county commissioners and Mike Weland have taken extra care to produce a Comp Plan document for the public meeting that is clear and positive.

April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Former resident files torts against sheriff's office

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

April 6, 2007 9 p.m.

Clean up the trash

I think everyone who lives in North Idaho would agree that springtime here is beautiful and comes so welcome after the long winter. The birds are back, everything seems fresh and new, the weather's getting nicer every day, etc…