Wednesday, February 28
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
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.
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.
Valerie's return prompts celebration
By MARLISA KEYES
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.
Seven Badger wrestlers head to State
By Dora Brown
Naples school joins Wal-Mart Recycle
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
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.
Priest River Rotary donates to local Head Start
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
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.
Badger girls fall one game shy of state title
By MIKE WELAND
Friday, February 9
Braxton Ronald Davis
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Christine Ann Abraham
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BFPD hires new officer
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
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.
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.
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
By MIKE WELAND
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.
National Soccer honors continue
Once again national honors visit the Bonners Ferry Girls' Soccer Team.
Fire threats in Boundary, Los Alamos similar
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
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.
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.
Friday, February 2
'Historical' meeting draws out local officials
By MIKE WELAND
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.
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.
Carson thanks Herald staff
Thank you to Myrtle, Kathy, and the entire staff at the Herald:
Badger girls clinch IML
By Mike Weland
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.
'Capitol for a Day' program a success
By TOM GREENE and
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.
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.
SAR team improves odds of locating victims
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
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?
Hazel Holmes, 93
Hazel Luella Holmes of Springfield, Ore. died Jan. 12, 2007 of age related causes. She was 93.
Badger JV dominates Wildcats
By Mike Weland
Badgerettes bring home first trophy
By Mike Weland
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.
