Friday, July 27
Mary Alice Lauritsen, 71
Mary Alice Lauritsen, 71, passed away at her home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services will be announced. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
S.B. Fire board chair invites public input
Mr. Mike Murphy is uninformed and misinformed about how the South Boundary Fire Department is managed.
Ladies golf update and fun day with Libby ladies golfers
By BETTY PHALEN
Samuel Marion Carey, 81
Samuel Marion Carey, 81, passed away on July 23, 2007 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho after he became ill while visiting his children and attending a family reunion.
Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center
Even Dr. Forrest Bird himself couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day or a more enthusiastic crowd than present on the day his long awaited aviation museum and invention center opened.
Alfred Wallace Stevens, 82
Alfred Wallace Stevens, 82, passed away on July 16, 2007 at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho. Vigil Service was held on July 22, 2007, at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.
Mary Catherine Meyer
Mary Catherine (Hankins) Meyer passed away July 16, 2007 at Kennewick General Hospital from an extended illness.
Byers celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Q. Byers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday, Aug. 2, at their home in Bonners Ferry with family and friends. They have resided in the Spokane and Bonners Ferry area the past 35 years. Tom owned the Corner Drug in Bonners Ferry and Martha worked at Deaconess Medical Center as a registered nurse in critical care. They retired two years ago.The couple was married on May 24, 1957. They have six children, 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Ziegwied guilty of vehicular manslaughter
By MIKE WELAND
Resident upset over out-of-state 'watch dog' environmental groups
Boundary County officials and business leaders should be applauded for representing this county's interests in the distant Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Boundary County Fair Royalty 2007
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Fire destroys motor home
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Andrew Alan Harvey, 25
Andrew Alan Harvey, 25, passed away in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on July 18, 2007 following an accidental fall in Sandpoint. Memorial services were held on July 20 at the First Christian Church with Pastor Tony Nelson officiating.
Lantry's celebrate 60th anniversary
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Logan Garastein Brinkman
Logan Garastein Brinkman was born Friday afternoon, June 29, 2007 at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho. He weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Logan is welcomed by his big sister Liliana; parents David and Melinda Brinkman. Proud grandparents include Charlotte Branscum of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; Bud Branscum of Shawnee, Okla.; Robyn Christensen of New Jersey; and Arman Brinkman of Kansas.
MaKayla Maye Brooks
Proud parents Aaron and JoHanna Brooks welcomed MaKayla Maye Brooks into the world on July 7, 2007 at 6:16 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 19 inches long. MaKayla is also welcomed by her big sister Kae Marie, 5, and grandparents Dave and Nita Hilliard of Bonners Ferry, and V. Maye Brooks (deceased). Her great-grandparents are Grace Osterhout of Helena, Mont.; Spen Munyan of Roundup, Mont., and Faye Hudson of Colorado. MaKayla is also welcomed by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who love her.
Naples resident defends fire district
About the only correct statement in Mike Murphy's letter (Herald - July, 12, 2007) is that "fire departments in communities are a good thing."
Come out and run Cross-Country Season begins soon
Come run for fitness, competition and esprit de corps. Bonners Ferry High School Cross-Country officially begins on Aug. 10, at 4 p.m. at the high school track for a meeting and stretch practice.
Friday, July 13
Moyie man faces prison on sixth DUI
By MIKE WELAND
Hiatt & Madsen wed
Marlen and Sheri Madsen are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Cassie Lynn Madsen to Andrew Rutherford Hiatt son of C. Russell and Sulet Hiatt on July 6. To be sealed for time and all eternity in the Boise, Idaho Temple. A reception was held in their honor that evening at 3606 Sunnyridge road in Nampa, Idaho. The couple will host an open house on Friday, July 13 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at 6486 Tannenbaum Circle in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Co-ed soccer season closes
The Boundary County Adult Soccer league finished it's regular season a couple of weeks ago and had their final tournament on Sunday June 17.
Dr. Paul Connett respected world-wide
I, too, would like to commend Mayor Kerby on his receipt of the Harold Hurst Award because of the great job he did in the beautification and upgrade of downtown Bonners Ferry. As a volunteer at the Visitor's Center, I am proud to say that yes, I live here and I love this place and the beauty welcomes me every morning. I do not mind the tourism, it helps local businesses during the summer months, and it contributes to our place on the Selkirk Loop, a road trip that exemplifies some of the very special and spectacular beauty that America has to offer.
Record crowds attend Fourth of July parade and Fireworks show
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Matthew Allen Pedey-Braswell turns one
Matthew Allen Pedey-Braswell is looking very happy as he celebrated his first birthday on May 28 in Tacoma, Wash. His parents are John and Carla Pedey-Braswell. His paternal grandparents are Dennis and Celeste Braswell of Renton, Wash., and maternal grandparents are Harv and Karen Pedey of Bonners Ferry. Matthew has a paternal great-grandparent, Charles Florence of Mill City, Ore.
Naples resident speaks out on fire department issues
I would like to start this letter saying that fire departments in communities are a good thing. Now! As far as the notice in the newspaper (legals) from Mount. Hall and Curley Creek Fire Department charging people a fee because they are not members of the fire department. There is nothing in the state code that allows them to charge you. So if you get a bill, I would challenge it. South Boundary Fire Department is another story, they cried for money. It became a tax based fire department. Tony Rohrwasser is the only one that gets paid 10,500. He doubled his pay to 21,000 before the ink dried on the first check. It seems to me that he uses the fire equipment and tax payers gas for personal reasons. I think that maybe a tax payer's audit should be done on receipts and records. Tony Rohrwasser seems to have the George W. Bush blank check problem. If any of this letter is wrong I am very sorry and I do apologize.
Second Serve
By JIM ALBRECHT
Fourth annual Canine Caper raises funds for city pound
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
Stolley & Gruber marry
Abby Stolley and Patrick Gruber, both of Missoula, Mont. were married on July 7. Abby is the daughter of Darryl and Susan Stolley of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Patrick is the son of Dan and Jean Gruber of East Helena, Mont.
Farming accident injures local man
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
THIMBY - Thin My Backyard
By LARRY CRAIG
Hunter education class
Hurry! The hunter education class running from July 17, 18, 19 & 21 is filling fast, please contact the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge for details on class times. Those interested must pre-register at the Refuge. This is the last class with availability this year because the August class is already full.
Ryals clarifies property assessments
I don't take job related insults personally, and I cringe at the thought of responding to a letter in the paper, but I just can't tolerate bad information going uncorrected.
Thursday, July 12
Accident north of Athol closes highway
US95 is shut down just north of Athol to upright an overturned cattle truck. It is anticipated that the closure will remain in effect for at least the next hour. Expect delays in both directions.
Friday, July 6
Clark Edward Reno, 56
Clark Edward Reno, 56 passed away as a result of a massive heart attack at Kalispell Regional Hospital on June 27, 2007. Services will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Crossroads Chapel in Bonners Ferry, Idaho,
Freedom & Liberty
To the Editor,
Oliver Russell (Bud) Dean, 79
Oliver Russell (Bud) Dean, 79, passed away on June 26, 2007 at the Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho with internment following in the Grandview Cemetery in Bonners Ferry with Military Rites by the American Legion Post #55.
Robert Harper Dixon, 86
Robert Harper Dixon, 86, of Bonners Ferry, entered his final rest on Monday, June 25.
Tonya Elizabeth Dunnington
Tonya Elizabeth Dunnington was born May 18, she weighed in at 6 lbs. 1 oz., 19 inches long. Her parents are Tony Dunnington and Amber Davis, both from Naples, Idaho. Grandparents are Jim and Chery Dunnington from Naples and Linda Davis from Sandpoint.
Property assessments higher due to county budget
Dear Editor:
Kramer & Presta marry
Kylie Kramer, daughter of Charlie and Tessie Kramer of Naples, Idaho, was married to Robert Presta, son of Lynette and Louis Presta of Missoula, Mont. on May 19, 2007. The marriage ceremony and reception took place at the Idaho Club in Hope, Idaho. Bob and Kylie Presta currently live in Missoula, Mont.
Kaniksu Health Services welcomes new dentist
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
James plays hardball for Riley Creek
Chris James plays legion baseball for the Riley Creek Lakers. The above photo is from games split with the Lewis-Clark Twins last week.'
Jesse David Fess
Amy and Dirk Fess welcomed their son Jesse David Fess into the world on June 4. He weighed in at 9 lbs. 8 oz. and 21 inches. Also welcoming him were his siblings Jacob 9, and Jared 6, his maternal grandparents Don and Elaine Wheeler and his paternal grandparents Don and Nancy Fess.
Pool parking issues simple to remedy
The dog days of summer are here and the kids are in a hurry to get to the pool. And I am sure parents are in a hurry to get their kids to swimming lessons. Before you get out of your car, please make sure that you are in an actual parking space.
New dental office opening soon
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
First responders prepare for emergencies
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Second Serve
By JIM ALBRECHT
A Family Dog Loving solutions for pet care
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
Owenhouse thrills local audience
By ELAINE SANDMAN
