Stories for February 2007

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Wednesday, February 28

February 28, 2007 8 p.m.

ISP warns drivers to stay off local roadways

Due to the multiple crashes and slideoffs currently being handled by the Idaho State Police due to current road conditions, they requested drivers to please stay off the roads (US95) for anything other than emergency driving.

Friday, February 23

Fred William Lemmert, 52
February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Fred William Lemmert, 52

Fred William Lemmert (Crazy Fred), 52, was born on Sept. 4, 1954 in Cumberland Md., to William and Irene Lemmert. When he was 14 days old his family moved to California, at that time he became the youngest person to fly across the U.S.

February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

John Albert Brown, 84

John Albert Brown, 84, passed away quickly when the Lord called him home on Feb. 16, 2007. Private Services will be held.

February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Hazel Miller, 82

Hazel Miller passed away Feb. 17, 2007, at Boundary Community Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was 82. Hazel was born in Detroit Lakes, Minn., in Becker County, on Feb. 23, 1924, to Roy and Clara Halverson. She married Peder Miller on Feb. 23, 1941, in Detroit Lakes, Minn. They had two sons, Donald L. and Roger A. Miller.

Badgers squeak past Spartans for 60-55 win
February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Badgers squeak past Spartans for 60-55 win

PRIEST RIVER — In typical Intermountain league action, Tuesdays last home game for the Spartans came down to the wire and then some.

Naples school joins Wal-Mart Recycle
February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Naples school joins Wal-Mart Recycle

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

Seven Badger wrestlers head to State
February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Seven Badger wrestlers head to State

By Dora Brown

Valerie's return prompts celebration
February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Valerie's return prompts celebration

By MARLISA KEYES

February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Leo Max Luse, 84

Leo Max Luse, 84, was born Mar. 2, 1922 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, he died in Tehachapi, Calif., on Feb. 11, 2007.

Priest River Rotary donates to local Head Start
February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Priest River Rotary donates to local Head Start

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

Badger girls fall one game shy of state title
February 23, 2007 8 p.m.

Badger girls fall one game shy of state title

By MIKE WELAND

Friday, February 9

Senate approves Keyes appointment
February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Senate approves Keyes appointment

BOISE — The Idaho Senate on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve David Keyes, publisher/editor of the Bonners Ferry Herald, to fill a seat on the Idaho Lottery Commission.

Christine Ann Abraham
February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Christine Ann Abraham

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BFPD hires new officer
February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

BFPD hires new officer

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

BFHS junior class fundraising continues

The junior class parents are busy fundraising for the senior class graduation party which will be held on Saturday, June 2 at the Bonners Ferry High School.

February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Local climate change group promotes Internet carpooling

I'm writing this letter as part of a project by a new local group called "Climate Change Action Network" to promote carpooling. Everyone agrees that we need to cut back on our use of oil. Dependence on foreign oil is both a national security issue, and a drain on our economy. And then there's global warming to worry about.

February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Anita Hays Mathis (1920 - 2007)

Born in Blue Earth, Minn., to Ruby and Chris Larson. Anita graduated from Blue Earth High School followed by two years of teacher training.

St. Maries takes home BF Tourney Cup
February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

St. Maries takes home BF Tourney Cup

By MIKE WELAND

February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Support the North Bench Volunteer Fire Department

No matter if you live in the city or out in the beautiful country here in Boundary County, you live in a fire district. More importantly, with a few exceptions, those personnel who will respond to your 911 calls for help for a fire or other emergency will be all VOLUNTEERS.

February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

National Soccer honors continue

Once again national honors visit the Bonners Ferry Girls' Soccer Team.

Fire threats in Boundary, Los Alamos similar
February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Fire threats in Boundary, Los Alamos similar

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Badgers beat tigers in double overtime

A statewide media poll voted the Bonners Ferry Badger Varsity Boys Basketball team the fifth-ranked 3-A team in the State of Idaho last week.

Braxton Ronald Davis
February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Braxton Ronald Davis

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Friday, February 2

Badger girls clinch IML
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Badger girls clinch IML

By Mike Weland

February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

P&Z Commission remembers Bucher

At the conclusion of their January meeting, members of the Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission paused for a moment to remember the many contributions made to their work by Julien Bucher, who died in a farming accident January 2.

Riverside High School grads
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Riverside High School grads

Four students who chose to finish high school at Boundary County's Riverside High School, graduated last Friday night at the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry. Riverside held a formal graduation ceremony for the students. From left: Whitney Whetstone, Amy Johnson, Sarah Thomas and Kirk Taylor.

'Historical' meeting draws out local officials
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

'Historical' meeting draws out local officials

By MIKE WELAND

February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

SAR team improves odds of locating victims

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Local contractor volunteers to Help Head Start

When Absolute Exterior, Inc., heard of the financial burden faced by the new Boundary County Head Start Center, they knew they had to get involved. The big question was how?

February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Hazel Holmes, 93

Hazel Luella Holmes of Springfield, Ore. died Jan. 12, 2007 of age related causes. She was 93.

Badger JV dominates Wildcats
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Badger JV dominates Wildcats

By Mike Weland

Badgerettes bring home first trophy
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Badgerettes bring home first trophy

By Mike Weland

February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Carson thanks Herald staff

Thank you to Myrtle, Kathy, and the entire staff at the Herald:

BFHS Choir chosen as one of the best in six states
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

BFHS Choir chosen as one of the best in six states

ARIOSO; the BFHS Honor Choir was chosen as a showcase choir for the music educators of six states at their Northwest Division Convention in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 15-18. Bonners Ferry will celebrate the achievement of these 24 talented young performers on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.

February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

George Ernest Hoffman Jr., 81

George Ernest Hoffman Jr., 81, entered into rest on Dec. 25, 2006. George was born Aug. 24, 1925 in Akron, Iowa to George Ernest Sr. and Clara McConahie Hoffman.

'Capitol for a Day' program a success
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

'Capitol for a Day' program a success

By TOM GREENE and

Katherine Haynes, 80
February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Katherine Haynes, 80

Katherine Haynes was born on May 18, 1926, at Sunnyslope, Alberta, and passed away on Jan. 25, 2007, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

February 2, 2007 8 p.m.

John Francis Phalen, 79

John Francis Phalen passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2007 at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.