Friday, June 29
Forest Braden & youth dominate KR Run
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
Ladies golf team thanks Mirror Lake volunteers
By Betty Phalen
Steven Alan Banks, 60
Steven Alan Banks, 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 22, 2007. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Hall Church north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho with internment following in the Porthill Cemetery, Porthill, Idaho.
Therrian, Jelinek to marry
—PHOTO BY KATHY NUSSBERGER
West commends Kerby
I would like to commend Mayor Kerby on his receipt of the Harold Hurst Award recently.
Winners announced in Northern State Hershey Track Meet
SILVERTON — Kids from all around the area came to Sather Field on the weekend of June 16, to compete in the Northern State Hershey's Track and Field Meet on Saturday.
Rice & Kiefer to wed
—COURTESY PHOTO
ICF grants offer substantial aide to area
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Etta Marie (Patterson) Byrne
Etta Marie (Patterson) Byrne was born on Jan. 20, l909, in Lynch, Neb., to George H. and Emma (Bartels) Patterson. She passed away on June 18, 2007 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Military families assisted by FRG Centers
Many military families (active, Guard, Reserves, retired) are unaware of the vast number of resources available to them. The job of our Family Assistance Centers (FAC), therefore, is to help these families become aware of and familiar with these resources. These Centers are located across the United States, seven of which are located in Idaho, including one right here in Post Falls. The FAC offices operate under the umbrella of the National Guard Family Programs in each state and are available to ALL of our military families regardless of location, unit, or branch of service. Services provided by the Centers are similar to that of the Navigators affiliated with the Health and Welfare offices, directed at connecting our military families to services, benefits and resources (both military & civilian).
Dow L. Dean, 83
Long-time resident of Challis, Idaho, Dow L. Dean, 83, passed away with his family at his side on June 22, 2007, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Monday, June 25
Welco shuts down mill for two weeks
In a brief announcement Tuesday, Welco of Idaho Plant Manager Rob Harrison, said the company is shutting down for two weeks.
Friday, June 22
Mirror Lake ladies golf update
By BETTY PHALEN
Summer Lynn Taylor
Mark and Amy Taylor welcomed their new daughter Summer Lynn Taylor into the world on June 1, 2007. Summer Lynn weighed in at 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 21 inches long. She is also greeted by her sister Faith Taylor and maternal grandparents Rick and Susan Wren, paternal grandparents, Teresa Taylor, Rex Heckert and in memory of the late David Taylor.
Etta Marie Byrne, 98
Etta Marie Byrne, 98, passed away at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on June 18, 2007.
Robin Butler
Robin Butler lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 9, 2007 at the Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A celebration of her life will be held on July 21, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Wellspring Community Center.
Helen L. Garver
Helen L. Garver of Bonners Ferry, Idaho died Saturday. June 2, 2007, at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho from an extended illness.
Gwendlyn Joyce (Shiell) White
Gwendlyn Joyce (Shiell) White slipped quietly to rest with Jesus on Thursday, June 14, at Aces Elder Care in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 18, 2007, at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Internment followed in the White Family Cemetery in Moyie Springs, Idaho
Opal Christine Todd
Opal Christine Todd ended her earthly journey on June 14, 2007 and started her journey with her Heavenly Father. She eagerly looked forward to an eternity with her Savior. She was a member of the Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Her mission was knitting mittens and hats for Head Start children. "Keep those children warm."
Shaylon Rae Johnson
—COURTESY PHOTO
Freedom of Information Act under attack
By CHARLES DAVIS
Kerby gets Harold Hurst Award
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
Former Badger runner earns All-American
By HOWIE STALWICK
Second Serve
By JIM ALBRECHT
Spring dance recital draws large crowd
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Welco shuts down mill for two weeks
In a brief announcement Tuesday, Welco of Idaho Plant Manager Rob Harris, said the company is shutting down for two weeks.
Monday, June 18
Badger alumni face off in annual gridiron contest
By MIKE WELAND
Support group helps families, children with disabilities
Fourteen years ago our son Jordan was born. The birth was traumatic, however, after two weeks in Sacred Heart Medical Center we had high hopes for a normal future.
Helen L. Garver
Helen L. Garver of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, died Saturday. June 2, 2007, at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, from an extended illness.
Last day of school was a lot of fun
Last Friday, June 8, was the last day of school. At Naples Elementary School it was FUN day!
Robin Butler
Robin Butler lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 9, 2007, at the Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services are pending at this time and will be announced as soon as possible. You may also check the funeral home Web site at bonnersferryfuneralhome.com for more information.
Community comes together to support Community Restorium
The community came together Sunday, in a strong show of support for the Boundary County Community Restorium, our County owned and operated assisted living facility. The clouds, parted and hundreds of people enjoyed an old time picnic and cook out in the Restorium gazebo and lawn.
Eunice B. Johnstone
Eunice B. Johnstone of Gooding, Idaho, and formerly of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007.
Friday, June 15
Softball reunion is scheduled
We would like to cordially invite all softball players, (fast pitch and slow-pitch); from the 60's through the 90's, to a reunion scheduled for July 21, 2007.
Rebuilt stream a secret paradise Twenty Mile project creates hidden gem
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Riverside students celebrate graduation on June 8
The Riverside Alternative High School students held their graduation ceremony at the Bonners Ferry Trinity Lutheran Church June 8.
Gas prices create hardship for many Prices $3 a gallon and higher here
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Friday, June 8
Grace Edna Norman, 89
Grace Edna Norman, 89, passed away on June 2, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Visitation is June 7, 2007 from Noon-7 p.m. at the English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, burial to follow service at Forest Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Stealing Memorial Day memorabilia is grave robbery
On May 28, 2003 my wife and I experienced the worst possible horror in life; we lost our son Layne Hyrum Piippo. Layne was buried on top of his great great grandmother Thelma Dillin. You might wonder why I am bringing up this tragic event more than four years later.
Second Serve
By JIM ALBRECHT
Evalie Sturman
Evalie Sturman closed her eyes and peacefully went home on May 30, 2007 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Funeral services were held Monday, June 4, 2007 at 3 p.m. at the LDS Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Internment followed at the Paradise Valley Cemetery. Evalie was born to James Benjamin and Margaret Bertha (England) Harper on Oct.r 9, 1932 in a little log house on a farm near Paul, Idaho. Her family moved to Bonners Ferry in 1942.
Helen M. Hart, 83
Helen Marie Hart, 83, passed away on May 27, 2007. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Connell United Methodist Church. Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville, Wash., is in charge of funeral arrangements. Helen was born on Nov. 24, 1923 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the only child of Eugene and Ruth (Lozier) Campbell. She received much love from her extended family and had many fond memories of her parents' wheat farm and apple orchard. She graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1941 and the University of Idaho in 1945 with a teaching degree in English and History. A teaching job brought her to Connell High School where she taught for several years before marrying a local, third-generation farmer, Frank Hart on June 10, 1948. Together, they farmed for many years at the family farm located northeast of Connell. In 1977, they moved to Connell and in 2001, they made another move to Kennewick. Helen was honored as the Connell Woman of the Year in 1984 for her many years of participation in community and church events. She led the Red Cross Blood Drive for 20 years, worked with the March of Dimes and elections board, and supported the development of a retirement center at Canyon Lakes. She led Brownies and Cub Scouts, taught Sunday school, and spearheaded many church Memorial dinners. She had been an active member of P.E.O. since 1945. She was a caring and loving lady who will be greatly missed by her family and wide circle of friends. Her grandchildren were so very special to her. Many new mothers in Connell can remember receiving a fabric diaper bag and fabric ball sewn by Helen. All of us, who knew her, will miss her friendly smile, kind words, squeeze of the hand, and her homemade bread and pies! It was a privilege to know her. Helen is survived by her husband Frank; daughter Mary (Bob) Hart-Furman of Tacoma, grandchildren Sarah and Katherine; son John (Carol) Hart of Connell, grandchildren Jennifer and Michael; brother-in-law Dick (Jackie) Hart of Kennewick; nephews Greg (Julie) Hart and David (Casey) Hart of Connell, Burt (Sharon) Tyler of Sunnyside; niece Beth (Dave) Osten of Chicago; and cousins from the Lozier and Baker families of Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Campbell family of Helena, Mont. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Connell United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 99, Connell, WA 99326; the Kennewick First United Methodist Church, 421 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336; or the Lower Valley Hospice, 3920 Outlook Rd., Sunnyside, WA 98944.
Mirror Lake ladies golf update
On May 23 the game of the day was called "Honesty." Each player guessed what their gross score would be and the winners were those who played to that score: Louise Carter at 52 and Evelyn Dinning at 72.
Memorial Day thanks
Memorial Day dawned with low laying clouds, a very cool breeze, and lots of rain. The air temperature was somewhere around 40 or 42 degrees at 9 a.m., the staging time for the 2007 Memorial Day parade. As I drove into town that morning, the best I was hoping for was a couple guys to help carry the colors through down town Bonners Ferry.
Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2007
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
Spring Concert director thanks community
Our Spring concert was a fun musical event. As always, the classical music lovers turned out to listen to Hungarian dances, Planets music, Loi Eberle and Chris Beiber, and other rollicking selections.
Gordy Allured named basketball coach of year
—Photo by KATHY NUSSBERGER
Monday, June 4
Rotary hosts visitors from Louisiana
—Photo by ELAINE SANDMAN
Clyde Irvan Smith, 93
Clyde Irvan Smith, 93, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2007 at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Lacrosse summer camps hit Bonners Ferry
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
Clinton Edward Reno, 81
Clinton Edward Reno, 81, passed away at his home on May 24, 2007
Memorial Day Parade a huge success
By ELAINE SANDMAN
Ramona Marie Lopez, 88
Ramona Marie Lopez, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Bonners Ferry on May 19, 2007. A private memorial service was held in Bonners Ferry on May 24, 2007 with internment at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver, Colo.
Opal Juanette Petefish
Opal Juanette Petefish's journey here on earth came to an end on May 18, 2007. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
Friday, June 1
Father's search for children nears end
By KATHY NUSSBERGER
