Thursday, March 27
Morgan appointed to planning commission
Matt Morgan, manager at Boundary Trading Co., has been appointed to a four-year term on Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Joni Zantow
Joni Christine Baker Zantow, 35, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in a car accident near Cocolalla.
Hiatt wins hurdlesat Lewiston invite
Three-time Bonners Ferry placer Samantha Hiatt earned 17 of The Lady Badgers' 40 points during the Lewiston 2008 Track Invite on March 22.
Sprungl faces Ennis again in primary
Boundary County Sheriff Greg Sprungl will be challenged by county jail commander Jeff Ennis in the May 27 primary.
Second Chance Animal Shelter
I have been following the ongoing controversy regarding the unfinished structure for the Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Pavia running for school board
Ingrid Elena Pavia, the mother of two school-age children and an avid school and community volunteer, is running for Boundary County School Board.
Kirby, Smith challenged for jobs
Two-term Republican Boundary County Commissioner Walt Kirby faces two challengers for the May 27 primary, while GOP county commissioner Ron Smith is unopposed until the fall.
Bonners felon jailed 60 days for having gun
A Bonners Ferry man is getting 60 days in jail with work release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Cooking with Sarah
“Cooking with Sarah” will run weekly. The column features recipes from readers.
Bonners Ferry man seriously injured in two-vehicle crash
A Bonners Ferry man remained hospitalized Tuesday in Spokane, Wash., after driving his pickup into the path of another pickup and being thrown from his rig.
Kudos to school board members
Tim Bertling and Gil Hagen are two current school board members who are deeply invested in Boundary County education. Educating children is their top priority.
Bowling News
In the Sunday Moonshiners League on March 16, Other's ETC led teams with most of the high scores with 688 for the high scratch game, 900 for the high handicap game and 2,510 for the high handicap series.
Adam Hall takes second in PAC-10 championships
Bonners Ferry's Adam Hall finished second at the Pac-10 championships in St. Louis and posted a 25-7 record in his first season at Boise State University.
School district's free breakfast to be 'simplified'
When a student doesn't have money for lunch, Tammy Schneider doesn't let that student go hungry.
Major need for adoptive families
In 2005, 1,215 children were cared for in out-of home placements as a result of child abuse or neglect in North Idaho.
OLD TIMERS
From the Bonners Ferry Herald,
Katherine Dudley
Former Naples resident Katherine Dudley, 97, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Silverton.
Spreading the Word
Jenny Whittaker and Forest Graham were married at 3 p.m. Saturday at Great Northwest Territories event center in Naples.
Democrats Pavia, O'Connor throw in hat for commissioner
Democrats Jerry Pavia and John O'Connor have entered the race for Boundary County Commissioner.
Another vote planned for animal shelter
The controversial decision to sell a partially-built animal shelter south of Bonners Ferry could be reversed.
Bonners Ferry baseball team goes two for three at Orofino tourney
Bonners Ferry High School Baseball Team won two out of three games in Orofino over the weekend.
Fire department selling address signs
To help emergency responders find the nearly 3,800 properties in Boundary County that were recently assigned new addresses, South Boundary Fire District has a proposal.
Eastport News
Welcome to our newest resident, Ava Angeline Villelli. Ava was born March 5 to Angie and Joey Villelli. At 7 pounds and 19.5 inches long, the baby is healthy, and momma and papa are well.
Helen Ruth Monger
Helen Ruth Monger, 90, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at Benewah Community Hospital in St. Maries.
Thursday, March 20
Free Community Clothing Closet moves
The Free Community Clothing Closet has relocated to the upstairs of the Community Food Bank in Bonners Ferry.
Little League meeting set for March 25
Boundary County Little League will hold an organizational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the library at Boundary County Middle School.
Cold medicines, prescription pills drugs of choice
A local 15-year-old girl claims drugs are readily available to Bonners Ferry's teens.
Elizabeth Betty Irmgard O'Shea
Elizabeth “Betty” Irmgard O'Shea, 88, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at her home near Bonners Ferry. She was diagnosed with cancer on Feb. 29, 2008.
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Rammell to run as Independent
During Friday's Lincoln Day Dinner in Bonners Ferry, Rep. Rex Rammell, who is running for Larry Craig's seat, told The Herald he would not run on the GOP ticket for the May 27 primary.
$80,000 to $100,000 cost for new sidewalks questioned
I read the article about the sidewalks at the new high school - “new” being the operative word. I took a drive to the school to check out the walkways. Other than a few cracks and one split where the students could possibly stub their toes.
Stockton top state bowler
After only three years of bowling, Kaleb Stockton is the Idaho State Champion bowler for his age group.
Mayor breaks tie, denies home for addicts
The opening of a home in Bonners Ferry for up to eight women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse has been denied.
TrussTek calls back laid-off workers
TrussTek is slowly bringing back 12 employees laid off on the first of January.
Eastport man dies after tree falls on him
An elderly Eastport man died Tuesday after a tree he was cutting fell on him.
April 7 sign-up deadline for soccer league
April 7 is the deadline to sign-up for the adult soccer league in Bonners Ferry.
Three generations of Naples family in 4-H
Kate and Erica Wood are carrying on a family legacy.
Ruth Hittle Wheeler
Ruth Hittle Wheeler, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.
Man credited with saving family from fire
A Bonners Ferry man is credited with getting four people, including a 3- and 4-year-old, out of a burning mobile home on Monday.
Newspaper criticized for errors
According to your banner, Gwen Albers is your managing editor, so I would assume this letter should be directed to her attention.
Fundraiser planned for leukemia victim Steven Dalesky
New and gently used items are sought for a fundraiser for a local man with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Idaho Meth Project in Bonners March 26
A program aimed at reducing first-time meth use through a statewide campaign is coming to Bonners Ferry.
There's more than McCain, Clinton, Obama
Are you pleased with the Presidential candidates that you are being allowed to vote for, or vote against, as the case may be?
Horn hunter encounters pack of nine wolves
Local hunting guide Aaron Wages has seen wolves while working in Alaska.
Sherla Pritchett Eleazer
With her family by her side, Sherla Pritchett Eleazer, 74, of Porthill, peacefully left this life to be with her Lord on Friday, March 14, 2008, at her home.
Volunteer supports decision to sell local animal shelter
At the risk of boring folks with yet another letter concerning the SCAA shelter issue, I would like to at least say a few things as someone that has watched this entire soap opera objectively from the fall of 2005.
Secret burgers recipe for week
This week's recipe was submitted by Amanda Fairchild.
Dog at pound may be yours
Is your dog missing?
Birth - McCabe
A son was born to Bill McCabe and Lael Alexander of Bonners Ferry on Jan. 10, 2008, at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint.
Woman killed in car accident had ties to Bonners Ferry
CAREYWOOD - A former Bonners Ferry woman was killed in a five-vehicle crash Tuesday near Careywood in Bonner County.
Twenty teachers attend first association meeting
From Bonners Ferry Herald,
Tuesday, March 18
Resident volunteers to run for school board
I would like to thank Debbie Musial for the suggestion in her letter to the editor in the Bonners Ferry Herald on Feb. 21, and the same by Susan Stolley on Feb 28, for me to become more involved as a volunteer in the Boundary County School District.
Eastport News
Though winter is winding down - they promise - we still have had a few opportunities for our Snow Angels to flex their wings.
Fundraiser at Eagles Club nets $5,436 for local cancer victim Larry Owsley
The best things to happen in Larry Owsley's life were his two children.
Health district gives Mt. Hall water clean bill of health
Boundary County School District has received a clean bill of health on the drinking water at Mt. Hall Elementary School.
Lost duo breaks into home
Filmmaker JoAnne Nowack last week returned to the remote Boundary County cabin where her husband experienced a near-fatal shooting 10 years ago.
Ruth Hittle Wheeler, 86
Ruth Hittle Wheeler, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.
Jack Edgar Sage, 89
Former Bonners Ferry logger Jack Edgar Sage, 89, left this world Tuesday March 6, 2008, to be reunited with his wife, Julia.
Sports
MULLAN - Bonners Ferry senior Camille Robertson led the West with 12 points in its 54-47 loss to the East during Friday's District One All-Star Game at Mullan Pavilion.
Dave and Connie Fox favor annexation
Connie and Dave Fox hope the proposed annexation of 144 properties into Bonners Ferry, including their restaurant, isn't a dead issue.
Cooking with Sarah
“Cooking with Sarah” will run weekly. The column features recipes from readers.
Area wildlife manager favors wolf hunting season
Jim Hayden is all for hunting wolves, but remains pessimistic about it happening in Idaho.
Writer thanked for reminding readers about WWI veteran
Brad Burge wrote a good letter in the Feb. 28 issue of the Herald and pointed out some interesting facts.
Spread the Word
Bob and Etta Mae Schnuerle on Feb. 16 hosted the first of what is hoped to be an annual Bonners Ferry Potluck at their home in Wenden, Ariz.
Boy recieves lost wallet
Ryan McLean recently received a package in the mail with something he never thought he would see again.
Local road crews praised for snow removal
I am writing to add my praise to the city and county road departments for their excellent service this winter.
Elizabeth Betty O'Shea
Elizabeth “Betty” O'Shea passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at her home in Bonners Ferry.
Valdie Burkholder has lived in same home for 52 years
Editor's Note: The following is another in a series of stories about long-time Boundary County residents. They were asked to compare life here today with life from the past. To submit a name, call The Herald at 267-5521.
Time to run for school board
Many people see problems around every corner. Some are justified with facts, and some are figments of their imagination.
Bonners Ferry grads return as teachers
When Tracy Iverson graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1966, her plan was to get out of Bonners Ferry.
Local
The 75-plus families who benefit from the local food bank can thank three Bonners Ferry residents for providing the meat they might not otherwise get.
Friday, March 7
Cooking with Sarah will run weekly. The column features recipes from readers.
This recipe for cherry-peach pie was submitted by former Naples resident, Carol Thomas. Carol now lives in Troy, Mont.
Bonners Ferry eighth-grade girls basketball team finished the season 13-2.
During the season, the girls won 10 straight games and the St. Maries tournament in February, and placed second at the Boundary County Middle School tournament on Saturday.
Plea agreement reached in teen's death
A Bonners Ferry woman accused of providing the drugs to a local teen who died isn't expected to serve any additional jail time.
125 moose, 500-600 deer killed on roads, tracks
Within 22 days in January, Joyce Burr hit three moose on the roadways in Boundary and Bonner counties. Two died.
Bonners Ferry Robotics team does exceptional job
Did you know Bonners Ferry High School sent a team to the Pacific Northwest Regional Robotics Competition?
Lawrence Gilman "Bud" Moon III
Lawrence Gilman "Bud" Moon III, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, friend, mentor and visionary community servant, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Family Barber Shop gets new barber
After six years of searching, Larry Cousins, the owner of The Family Barber Shop, has found a barber to assist him.
Let truth be known
I believe the community needs to know the truth in regards to offering the Bible curriculum as an elective in our school district.
Water district gets new wells
Three-Mile Water District is adding two wells to increase water flow for its 3,000 customers.
Former KRI employee must pay back $4,300
A former Kootenai River Inn worker was sentenced Tuesday to 10 days in jail for stealing $4,300 from her employer.
William Patrick Musial, 54
Former Bonners Ferry resident William Patrick Musial, 54, of 29 Palms, Calif., passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008,
Purple Frog Tattoo opens in downtown
Christian McCarthy left his structured life of law enforcement to pursue his desire to become a tattoo artist.
Deputy injured in chase
A Boundary County sheriff's deputy was injured after a tire was shot out on a suspected drunk driver's vehicle, who had led police on a high-speed chase on Friday night.
Prices on dairy products, eggs, flour skyrocketing across nation
Ed Gould last week went to Boundary Trading Co. so he could make one of his wife's favorite desserts - a French pastry with fresh plums and pears.
Shriners helps girl born without hips
Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane, Wash., has made one little girl's dreams come true.
Bonners Ferry Girl Scout Troop sells 3,636 boxes of cookies
Girl Scout leader Raina Haworth is in search of a truck and trailer.
Hall qualifies for NCAA wrestling championships
A 2006 Bonners Ferry graduate finished second at 149 pounds in the Pacific-10 Cham-pionships in Eugene, Ore., Monday.
Robert "Bob" Jurl Piper, 77
Robert “Bob” Jurl Piper, 77, passed away quietly on Feb. 17, 2008, at Ace Elder Care in Bonners Ferry.
Five Badgers to play All-Star game
Bonners Ferry High School seniors Sam Kelly, Camille Robertson and Sam Hiatt will play for the West Girls during the annual District One All-Star basketball game Friday, March 8, at the Mullan Pavilion.
Letter
For the past 28 years, I have had the privilege of working for our community as an elected official.
