Wednesday, April 23
Group gives moms break, social time
Tiki Bell spends her days chasing her five children. Once a month her routine changes when she joins others with Bonners Ferry Moms of Preschoolers group.
Return of school sport teams supported
Boundary County School Board at 8 a.m. today, April 24, will discuss bringing back Bonners Ferry High School “C” sports teams and middle school “B” teams.
Habitat for Humanity to open another home
This is in response to the D+ rating given to Boundary County by the “State of the Rockies Report Card” regarding the affordable housing in our area.
Baseball team on winning streak
Bonners Ferry High School baseball team got back to its winning ways, sweeping the Sandpoint junior varsity team 8-3 and 13-1 Friday.
Eastport News
Greetings from Eastport.
110-unit storage facility proposed for Camp Nine area
A public hearing for the proposed construction of a 110-unit storage complex north of Bonners Ferry will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Boundary County Courthouse.
Reynolds named top athletic director
Bonners Ferry High School’s Ted Reynolds was named the 2008 Athletic Director of the Year by North Idaho Officials Association.
Local teen parties responsible for violence
In 2007, community organizations such as The Boundary County Task Force and the Boundary County Booster Club have been working to keep the public informed about violence that has taken place at local outdoor parties.
Hagen supported for county school board
Although I do not live in either of the school districts that have school board elections scheduled for next month, I am following the races closely.
Old Timer's Column
From the Bonners Ferry Herald,
Dirks gets Bonners Ferry 2008 Junior Miss title
Michaela Dirks was named Bonners Ferry Junior Miss 2008 during Saturday’s program at Bonners Ferry High School.
The Sandpoint Elks Lodge has chosen Brooke Drapeau as its Bonners Ferry High School Student of the Month for February.
Brooke has been on the Bonners Ferry Dance Team and in Natural Helpers for four years. She is a three-year member of National Honor Society.
Braden, Hiatt sisters lead girls to two victories Kellogg, St. Maries
The Bonners Ferry High School Girls Track Team defeated Kellogg 109-26 and Saint Maries 125-20 during the April 16 meet.
School Notes 101
Spring is in the air. It is time to transition into graduation, step-up day/eighth-grade promotion, ‘08/’09 registration and hopefully better weather.
Date included for Rendezvous Days in Eureka
I forgot to put in the dates for the Rendezvous Days in Eureka.
Chase ends with arrest, another suspect sought
A Sandpoint man has been charged with fleeing from police in a stolen pickup, while another suspect remains at large.
County airport receives $546,250 grant
Boundary County Airport has received a $546,250 federal grant for improvements that are expected to create economic benefits for the region.
Stockton wins triple, long jumps
Two-time winner, senior Jordan Stockton, led the Bonners Ferry High School Boys Track Team to a 106-36 victory against St. Maries during the April 16 meet.
Gilbertson leads Lady Badgers softball team to 19-4 victory over Troy
Ashley Gilbertson led the Badger softball team to their first win of the season.
Friday, April 4
Free tax assistance available in Bonners
It's time to quit procrastinating and take care of your annual job by April 15.
Call of the Wild Woodworks, Custom Painting opens in Bonners Ferry
A new construction and painting business, Call of the Wild Woodworks and Custom Painting, has opened in Bonners Ferry.
Court Records
• Eric E. Fredrickson, 37, will pay $399 in fines, $100 in court costs and $100 in restitution, be placed on two years probation, have a suspended driver's license for 90 days and serve 16 hours of community service after pleading guilty to a Jan. 6 drinking and driving arrest. Fredrickson also will pay $500 in fines and $85 in court costs, be placed on two years probation and serve two days in jail after pleading guilty to a Jan. 3 battery.
Connie Suzi Sue Hatch
Bonners Ferry native Connie “Suzi” Sue Hatch, 55, of Elma, Wash., was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in Bremerton, Wash.
'Match.com' hopes to find homes for cats, dogs
Carolyn Testa has created her own so-called
Fundraiser planned for cancer victim
Joe Mesenbrink
Terry Allen Pickett
Former Boundary County resident Terry Allen Pickett, 69, of Bonanza, Ore., died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, Ore.
Couple spots wolves on their 115-acre farm twice in one month
From her dining room window at her home north of Bonners Ferry, Pat Nelson sees elk, moose, deer and coyotes.
Ex-mayorial candidate arrested for sexual assault
A onetime Bonners Ferry mayorial candidate and business owner is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl twice, according to court records.
Howard honored for community dedication
Doris Howard has dedicated her life to volunteering. Now after serving 20 years on the Boundary County Community Restorium Board, she has decided to retire.
Seniors expected to lead Bonners Ferry girls track team
Track coach Travis Hinthorn is expecting a good year for the Bonners Ferry High School girls team.
Reader defends Herald's ability to provide news
Sheesh! That lady really came out with a vengeance criticizing the paper.
Old Timer's Column
From the Bonners Ferry Herald
Shelter visitor supports decision by Second Chance board
I have been following the ongoing controversy regarding the unfinished structure for the Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Concert-goer commends Bonners Ferry school band
I attended the band concert on Tuesday evening, and what an enjoyable evening.
New county street addresses not needed
No county road or address had to be changed in anyway to comply with the new 911 emergency location requirements.
Naples News
Patrons of our very own North Idaho institution, the Naples General Store, might have missed some familiar faces lately. Owners Earl and Linda Berwick have been in California for the past week visiting family. Also, their son, Steve, and his family recently relocated to Boise, for whom we wish the best in their new adventures.
Few hundred items for sale at April 6 auction
More than a few hundred items are expected for a 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6, auction at Bonners Ferry Eagles Club for leukemia victim Steven Dalesky.
Returning Badger lettermen head up golf team
Chad Deitz is counting on his twin sons and one additional player to lead this year's Bonners Ferry High School Golf Team.
Bonners Ferry track season looks promising
Bonners Ferry High School's boys track team hopes to finish second in Intermountain League this year behind Timberlake, the two-time state champion and five-time league winner, according to head coach Travis Hinthorn.
Hot Spot tanning salon under new ownership
The Hot Spot in Bonners Ferry has new owners.
Sheriff's Log
March 10
Abraham says she did not give drugs to teen who died
Nicole Abraham claims she didn't give 16-year-old James “Jimmy” Wylie the drugs that led to his December 2006 death from an overdose.
Spreading the Word
Boundary County Middle School teacher Amy Cowley and her husband, Michael, have adopted a 3-year-old orphan from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa.
Minor issue arises with city clock tower
In as little as two weeks, Bonners Ferry's new four-faced clock tower on the roof at City Hall could be operating.
