Thursday, February 28
TRUDY DAY Correspondents
Greetings from Eastport.
Clarence Jean Sonny Florea, 68
Clarence Jean “Sonny” Florea, 68, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at his home on Upper Pack River Road.
Lone World War I survivor 107 years old
“The forgotten war,” World War I, has but one lone surviving veteran, Frank Buckles, who turned 107 this month.
Decision about shelter baffles reader
The recent controversy surrounding the current Second Chance Animal Adoption board's decision to sell the existing unfinished shelter and land has weighed heavily on my mind.
Parent claims children were blessed with good teachers at Boundary County schools
As a parent of college graduates and products of Boundary County School District, I want you to know they were blessed with teachers much like the treasured educators you described in your letter.
A benefit for Bonners Ferry Fire Chief Larry Owsley, who has cancer, will be held 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, at the Eagles Lodge at 7159 2nd St. in Bonners Ferry.
Gas jumps to near-record $3.29 a gallon
Ryan McLean doesn't really mind that his truck's not running.
Local veterans donate RV to blind amputee
Six bullets to the head left Vietnam veteran Bob Phillips blind.
Sprungl announces re-election bid
Boundary County Sheriff Greg Sprungl is running for re-election.
Abraham arraigned for teenager's death
A Bonners Ferry woman accused of giving drugs to a 16-year-old who later died entered a not guilty plea Tuesday by remaining silent during her arraignment.
Second Chance thanked for help at city dog pound
I just wanted to say thank you to Second Chance Animal Adoption for all their help with the City Pound.
Hot chimney believed to have triggered fire
A Sunday fire destroyed a single-wide trailer in the Naples area.
Basketball tourney attracting national sponsors
After nine days of looking for sponsors, $14,000 has been raised for the first Bonners Ferry Swish on Aug. 2 and 3.
Lois Lorene Smith, 93
Lois Lorene Smith, 93, of Bonners Ferry died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
Seems to be contradiction with shelter
A few weeks ago an article appeared in the Bonners Ferry Herald regarding the land and unfinished shelter of Second Chance Animal Adoption.
School district food service faces another deficit
Yet another deficit year for Boundary County School District food service concerns department supervisor Gail Reoch.
Columns
I've resided in North Idaho for 10 months and if current conditions hold, I dare say, I survived my first winter for a desert dwelling “Zonie.”
COOKING WITH SARAH
“Cooking with Sarah” will run weekly. The column features recipes from readers.
Margaret Lavina Wallen Mousseau
Former Moyie Springs resident Margaret Lavina Wallen Mousseau passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, in Spokane, Wash., after a brief illness.
Friday, February 15
Looks as if Second Chance Animal Adoption will need a lot more chances if it is to succeed with the kind of thinking represented by the current president of its board of directors.
Ms. Hamerslough is defaming a totally dedicated and hard-working crew of over a decade, which has been responsible for the adoptions and sterilizations of thousands of pets in this county, and the dream of an animal shelter, which now appears to have been dashed to bits.
A Moyie Springs woman pled guilty to felony theft of lottery tickets in a deal with the prosecuting attorney.
Samantha M. Garcia, 23, tried to cash lottery tickets at Boundary Trading Co. that were obtained illegally on July 18.
New animal shelter president on right path
As a past member and secretary of Second Chance Animal Adoption, I would like to express my thoughts regarding the new board of directors of SCAA.
Where do you start and how do you eat an elephant?
In this case, the elephant is the quality of our children's education.
Cossairt Student of Month Month
North Idaho College student Kyle Cossairt was selected as January's Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club Student of the Month.
Join Community Appreciation Celebration this Saturday
at Bonners Visitors Center
Road workers have done a fantastic job this winter
Have you ever sat at home on Thanksgiving Day wondering if your husband was going to make it home to at least be able to eat dinner with the rest of the family and be thankful?
Girls lose bid for states
Bonners Ferry girls lost their bid for states after Priest River defeated the Badgers 58-29 on Saturday during District 1 playoffs in Post Falls.
Selling Second Chance Animal Shelter property is not right
The idea and plan to sell the Second Chance Animal Adoption property with the partially built animal shelter is outrageous.
Bonners Ferry wrestlers go to districts
Bonners Ferry will have seven possible seeded wrestlers for the District 3A tournament on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Post Falls High School.
Firefighters dedicated
This is a response to Daniel Stevens' letter to the Bonners Ferry Herald published on Jan. 31, 2008.
Sports
Bonners Ferry boys basketball team finished second in the Intermountain Leagues after beating Priest River 67-57 on Tuesday, and is now moving on to District 1 playoffs in Coeur d' Alene.
Saturday, February 9
Bavarian Apple Torte great dessert
"Cooking with Sarah" will run weekly. The column features recipes submitted by readers.
Eastport News
By KATHRYN DAY
Kidnapping victim testifies at hearing
By SARAH THOMAS
Prison time not expected for Bonners man
By SARAH THOMAS
Abraham arrested for drugs again
By SARAH THOMAS
Badger boys travel to St. Maries today
Bonners Ferry High School Boys Basketball team will travel to St. Maries today, Feb. 7, for a game at 7:30.
Man pleads guilty to lewd conduct with girl, 15
By SARAH THOMAS
Wrestlers to host home match Friday against Timberlake
Bonners Ferry High School Wrestlers will host their only home match of the season at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in the gymnasium.
92-year-old bowler rarely misses Sunday night league play
By SARAH THOMAS
County declared emergency disaster
By GWEN ALBERS
Honor choir selling singing Valentine's Day greetings
By SARAH THOMAS
Lower cost Passport Cards available to residents
By GWEN ALBERS
Lady Badgers beat Timberlake
50-43 in first round of playoffs
Nearly 3,800 get new addresses
By GWEN ALBERS
Andrew Joseph Chersin II
Funeral service for Andrew Joseph Chersin II, 79, who passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.
Spreading the Word
Jessica Short was crowned Miss Bonners Ferry Internation-al during a Saturday night pageant in Priest River.
Historic election electrifies local Democrats
By MIKE WELAND
Friday, February 8
Prayer a Powerful Message
Following the death of my 12-year-old son, Larry Zane, the Lord has highlighted for me the power of prayer.
Second Chance did not plan to completely finish building
This is in response to the article on the Second Chance shelter.
Andrew Joseph Chersin
Funeral service for Andrew Joseph Chersin II, 79, who passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.
South Boundary Fire Chief corrects statements made by fire victim
It is truly a shame when someone in our community loses a loved one or their home to fire
Former shelter presidents willing to share plans
There appeared in last week's Herald, on Jan. 31, an article regarding the Second Chance Animal Adoption shelter.
Friday, February 1
Local
A Bonners Ferry man is expected to plead guilty to one of three felony charges after making a deal with the prosecuting attorney.
Columns
Lowell and Beulah Anderson of Pleasant Valley hosted a party for six people sharing birthdays within the same week.
Support given to Edwards
The Democratic Caucus will be held on Feb. 5 in Memorial Hall at the County Fair Grounds.
Fire victim learns lesson
I am writing this letter today to help others in my community to see that such a tragedy does not happen again.
Democrats encouraged to caucus for Barack Obama
We are in the midst of an historic election.
Cooking with Sarah
"Cooking with Sarah" will run weekly. The column features recipes submitted by readers.
Dayne Swisher wrestles Cody Laggis
Dayne Swisher wrestles Cody Laggis of American Falls during their match for the 140-pound championship at the KWAL George Wild Tournament in Kellogg.
Sports
Bonners Ferry Lacrosse Club will meet at 4:10 p.m. today, Jan. 31, in the Bonners Ferry High School Library.
Resident questions goals of school officials
While waiting for the Boundary County School District Board meeting to begin on Jan. 10, I began reading the school district handouts provided.
-Photo by SARAH THOMAS
Four seniors graduated from Bonners Ferry Riverside High School on Jan. 25. Graduates from left are Autumn R. Oyharsabal, Thomas R. Hardy, Nathan S. Johnson and Sylvia R. Johnson. Autumn plans to move from Bonners Ferry, work for a year, attend college and start a new life. Thomas plans to go to college and major in business. Nathan plans to attend college to become an automobile engineer. Sylvia's plans include continuing to work at the hospital where she completed her certified nurses assistant training and becoming a wife and a mother.
Society
Sandpoint Elks named Zach Callister as its student of the month for November for Bonners Ferry High School.
Reader critical of criticism against school officials
I would like to commend one of the best school boards that Boundary County has ever had.
