Thursday, May 29
Photographer posts pictures of Bonners Ferry on Web site
My wife and I live in Rossland, British Columbia, Canada, and have visited Bonners Ferry and the area several times over the past year.
Girls place second at state track meet
Bonners Ferry High School senior Samantha Hiatt defended her state title in the pole vault and placed in two additional events to lead the Lady Badgers to a second-place finish at the 3A state track meet.
Brannigan retiring after 27 years
There will be something missing in the hallways of Boundary County Middle School next year — that familiar good morning “hello” from math and life science teacher Harvey Brannigan.
Old Timer's Column
From the Bonners Ferry Herald
Voters okay tax increase for hospital
Boundary County voters on Tuesday agreed to a property tax increase to support Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry.
School district postpones decision on drug testing
Boundary County School Board delayed voting on whether or not to institute drug-testing students in extra-curricular activities.
Local choir donates $400 to African school
It's a long way from Bonners Ferry to Tanzania in Eastern Africa, but there are many connections between these two locations, as well as, between here and other parts of our world.
Spreading the word
Members of Bonners Ferry Eagles Aerie No. 3522 raised $500 for Special Olympics from its annual Mother’s Day Breakfast.
Abraham gets 2- to 7-year prison term for death of teen
Jerry Wylie feels relief now that Nicole Abraham is going to prison for the death of his son, Jimmy Wylie, but believes she should have received more time behind bars.
Purple Frog, health officials dispel Hepatits rumors
The rumors regarding a tattoo parlor in Bonners Ferry spreading hepatitis are false.
Robertson, Hiatt named valedictorians for 2008
Bonners Ferry High School seniors Camille Robertson and Samantha Hiatt are co-valedictorians for the Class of 2008, while Rayanne McLeish is the salutatorian.
Residents asked to support C, B school athletic teams
A group of parents have got the school board to pass the C teams for high school freshmen teams. We also passed having B and C teams for the middle school.
Couple to get wedding cake 65 years after taking vows
Sixty-five years after Cliff and Jo Gillard of Bonners Ferry married, they will finally get their wedding cake.
Faulty workmanship blamed for cracked sidewalks at BFHS
Faulty workmanship is believed to be the reason the sidewalks cracked and buckled at the 4-year-old Bonners Ferry High School.
GOP voters give Kirby, Sprungl nominations
Tuesday’s primary election went to Boundary County’s Republican incumbents.
School board candidate appreciates support
You can 'circle' the earth by yourself or with your friends and still never fully appreciate the purpose of this sphere.
Red Sox defeat Cardinals, Mariners
The Red Sox Minors on Friday defeated the Cardinals 5-4 and Mariners 4-3.
Bonners Ferry man cleared in property matter
A Bonners Ferry man accused of violating a law that does not allow more than one home on a 5-acre property was cleared of any wrong-doing on May 13 in court.
Moyie residents urged to attend meeting
With the recent passing of Joe Mesenbrink, the position of mayor is open to all citizens of Moyie Springs.
Alan Londos Roebuck
Alan Londos Roebuck, my Honeybun, is now walking nature’s path with the Great Spirit.
School Notes 101
Well, I do believe it is now safe to say that the last day for students is June 5 for grades kindergarten through fifth and June 6 for students in seventh through 12th grades.
Friday, May 23
Deer crashes through car, kills motorist from Bonners
A Bonners Ferry man was killed after hitting a deer struck by another motorist at 8:30 a.m. Friday on U.S. Highway 95 near Elmira Store.
A vote for Ron Paul is a worthwhile vote
Republicans in Idaho and Montana have great opportunity to attend the primaries and cast their vote in support of Ron Paul, now, as there is still a chance as the convention is nearing.
State declares Eastport flooding state of emergency
Boundary County Commissioner Chairman Ron Smith on Wednesday asked Idaho officials to declare the flooding in Eastport a state of an emergency.
Flora Etta Worley
Flora Etta Worley, 96, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008, at Henderson Adult Family Home in Spokane Valley, Wash.
Hearing postponed for woman who drove into ex-husband's truck
A Tuesday preliminary hearing for a Bonners Ferry woman accused of driving a car into her ex-husband’s truck, was postponed due to a conflict of interest with Magistrate Judge Quentin F. Harden.
Ennis challenges Sprungl for county sheriff
Boundary County Sheriff Greg Sprungl will be challenged by county jail commander Jeff Ennis in the Tuesday, May 27, primary.
Hospital levy definite need
One of the things in our community we don't think too much about until we need it is our hospital. At that point we want the best available treatment we can get.
Voters will be asked to raise taxes for Bonners hospital
Boundary County voters on Tuesday, May 27, will be asked to approve a levy that will generate $335,000 annually for Boundary Community Hospital for two years.
Driver cited for diesel fuel leak
The driver of tractor-trailer was cited after diesel fuel leaked from his rig while traveling between Bonners Ferry and Eastport on May 14, police said.
Teen leads police on chase through Bonners Ferry
SANDPOINT — Two teens from Montana were apprehended early Friday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase through Bonners Ferry before they were nabbed in Sandpoint.
20 Badgers qualify for state meet
Twelve Bonners Ferry High School girls and eight Badger boys qualified for the 3A State Track Meet during Friday’s District 1 meet.
Eastport News
The thermometers are rising, and so is the Moyie River. People are preparing for flooding and, just in case, have sandbags ready.
Memorial Day Parade set for May 26
This year's Memorial Day Parade and services are Monday, May 26.
Planning commission says 'no' to storage unit complex
Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission last week voted 6-1 against the development of a 110-unit storage complex north of Bonners Ferry.
School Notes 101
A typical day for a special education para-professional is challenging and rewarding.
BCSD's Walter retiring after 32-year career
Brenda Walter has dedicated her life to making a positive influence on Bonners Ferry’s youth. After 32 years of working in education, she plans to retire in September as Bound-ary County School District’s curriculum director.
Alan L. Roebuck
Alan L. Roebuck, 69, of Bonners Ferry passed away Friday, May 16, 2008, after an automobile accident near Elmira.
Public hearing set to increase school lunch prices by 25 cents
Boundary County School District’s 1,500 students and staff may pay 25 cents more for lunches come fall.
Spreading the Word
A group of parents with seniors at Bonners Ferry High School are organizing a graduation party at Twin Rivers Canyon Resort in Moyie Springs.
Keough supported for re-election to Senate
I would like to urge all residents to strongly support keeping Shawn Keough as our State Senator.
County Commissioner Kirby faces challenger on May 27
Two-term Republican Boundary County Commissioner Walt Kirby faces two challengers for the Tuesday, May 27, primary, while GOP county commissioner Ron Smith is unopposed until the fall.
Old Timer's Column
From the Bonners Ferry Herald, Jan. 31, 1913
Forrest C. Drake
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Porthill Cemetery for Forrest C. Drake.
Three-Mile Water District rates increased for some
A rate increase recently approved by the board of directors for Three-Mile Water District is expected to affect about 25 percent of the system’s 700 customers.
Hospital levy unneccesary
On May 27, we the property owners and taxpayers of Boundary County will have the opportunity to vote for or against a property tax levy by the Boundary Community Hospital.
Friday, May 16
South Boundary firefighters save a Naples home
Firefighters on Tuesday saved a Naples home from burning to the ground.
50 vendors expected for health fair Saturday
Fifty vendors are expected at Bonners Ferry Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, at Boundary Community Hospital.
Ennis favored for Boundary County Sheriff
If you are like me, I was saddened to see the old grain elevator torn down a year or so ago.
Camper Down Embroidery makes move into town
Camper Down Embroidery Wear and Gear has moved to Bonners Ferry.
Joe Mesenbrink
Joe Mesenbrink passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at his home in Moyie Springs after fighting a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.
Flora Etta Worley, 96
Flora Etta Worley, 96, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008, at Henderson Adult Family Home in Spokane Valley, Wash.
Forrest C. Drak
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Porthill Cemetery for Forrest C. Drake.
AmeriCorps recognizes Pam Moe's efforts
The second annual AmeriCorps Week, which takes place May 11 to 18 will recognize over a half-million AmeriCorps members, who have made the commitment to “get things done for America” and dedicated their lives to serving their communities.
Viper Paintball, Store opens Saturday, May 17
Jereme Grove hopes to make money playing with Viper Paintball Field and Store in Pleasant Valley.
Gymnastic center returns to Bonners Ferry
Cory Bliss’ love for gymnastics has grown.
Fire destroys two trucks at mud bog, 11 arrested
Bruce Behrman has some doubts about the story behind a fire that destroyed two late model pickups at the Moyie Mud Bog at 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
One needs to see what's offered beyond Bonners Ferry
Elders have a responsibility to raise and instruct the younger generation, l but how can the area’s youth learn when a town forgets such duties?
Former sheriff supports Sprungl for re-election
I am amazed at the fact that our sheriff has been doing his job for 3 1/2 years and all of a sudden he’s not doing the job good enough.
OLD TIMER'S COLUMN
From the Bonners Ferry Herald,
Tina Lynn Carson, 38
Tina Lynn Carson, 38, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, from injuries she suffered in a car accident near Moyie Springs.
Anderson vows to continue tackling Idaho's problems
Idahoans cannot expect to solve today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions. For starters we must:
Sports
For the first time in recent history, a Boundary County Little League team on May 5 defeated a Sandpoint team behind the pitching and hitting of Rusty Britt.
Election for Boundary County School Board will be held Tuesday, May 20.
Incumbent Gil Hagen, a retired grain, hay and alfalfa farmer, will be challenged by community volunteer Ingrid Elena Pavia and retired electrician and electronic technician Walter Burrow.
Thursday, May 8
Elva Douglas turns 100 this Saturday
Elva Douglas has outlived three husbands, her seven siblings and two of her eight children.
Eastport News
Greetings from Eastport.
Resident endorses Hagen, Bertling for school board
While Gil Hagen could be off doing many other things that a retired person enjoys, he has chosen to spend his days among our elementary schools and kindergarten mentoring children and hands-on aiding teachers in addition to serving on the school board.
Old Timer's Column
From the Bonners
Moyie Springs teen will get new kidney from cousin
Christa Rice knows what it’s like to nearly lose a child.
Spreading the word
As of last week, Boundary Trading Co. in Bonners Ferry had collected $400 to $500 worth of non-perishable food items for a drive it’s doing with KHQ TV in Spokane, Wash., said store manager Matt Morgan.
School Notes 101
When new teachers begin their teaching careers in Boundary County School District, they are paired with trained mentors — experienced teachers who meet with them on a regular basis.
BF woman killed in accident
A rollover crash on Highway 2 near the Montana line on April 30 took the life of Bonners Ferry resident Tina Lynn Carson and left the driver hospitalized.
Cooking with Sarah
“Cooking with Sarah” will run weekly. The column features recipes from readers.
Callos wins salsa title for second consecutive year
Salsa king Kevin Callos defended his title for a consecutive year during Saturday’s Second Annual Salsa Festival in downtown Bonners Ferry, which was sponsored by the Friends of Downtown.
Kootenai Tribe's war against U.S. topic of film
Thirty-four years ago, the Kootenai Tribe in Boundary County declared war on the United States.
Local school board candidate makes pledge to constituents
I, Donna Capurso, if given the opportunity to serve as the Boundary County School District No. 101 Zone 2 Trustee, make the following pledges:
Husband supports his wife's bid for county school board
My wife, Ingrid, is running for the school board in Zone 1.
High gasoline prices keeping Bonners Ferry residents in town
Record-high gas prices are hitting Aaron and Johanna Brooks in more ways than one.
Softball
Bonners Ferry Girls Softball Team fell short in its bid for a district tournament bid on May 1.
Bonners Ferry Baseball
The Bonners Ferry High School baseball team at 2 p.m. Friday will take on Priest River during the first round of the 3A District 1 Tournament at Timberlake High School.
Bonners Ferry Golf going to State
Bonners Ferry High School Golf team won the District 1 3A tournament at Mirror Lake golf course on Monday with a team total of 333.
Board needs to present quality education
Every now and then something happens that makes us sit up and take notice.
Several 1,000 expected for Moyie Mud Bogs
Tia Avery wouldn’t miss the chance to play in the mud.
Girls track team wins Timberlake Invitational, boys take eighth place
Bonners Ferry senior Samantha Hiatt led the girls track team to a first-place victory during the Timberlake Invitational on Friday by winning the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.46 and taking second in the 300-meter hurdles with 48.88.
Local man hospitalized after fall
A Bonners Ferry man was hospitalized in satisfactory condition Monday after falling 12 feet from an apartment complex walkway on Friday.
Dona La Verne Schenck Worley
Dona La Verne Schenck Worley, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry.
Moyie mayor passes
Moyie Springs Mayor Joe Mesenbrink lost his battle with cancer early Wednesday morning.
Instrument drive planned for May 13 concert
I have had a wonderful year as the Boundary County School District Band Director this year.
James Clifford Solt
James Clifford Solt, 74, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint.
Thursday, May 1
Salsa Festival Saturday in downtown Bonners Ferry
Salsa chef Kevin Callos hopes to defend his title with “Karate Salsa with a Kick” during the Second Annual Salsa Festival 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3.
Luella Neumayer Barlow
Former Bonners Ferry resident Luella Neumayer Barlow, 80, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, at her home in Spokane, Wash.
Ennis supported for Boundary County sheriff
On May 27, I encourage you to vote for Jeff Ennis for sheriff of Boundary County.
Senior softball players honored
Four Bonners Ferry High School softball players were recognized during Senior Day on Saturday, when the girls dropped a doubleheader to Priest River.
Two school board members face opponents May 20
Incumbent Boundary County School Board members Gil Hagen and Tim Bertling face challengers for the Tuesday, May 20, election.
High school sidewalk to be torn up
Sections of the four-year-old sidewalk at Bonners Ferry High School will be torn up Friday, May 2, in hopes of determining what caused it to crack and buckle, and who should pay to replace it.
Postmaster happy with new county addressing system
I would like to thank the community for using the new county addressing system.
Michael James Price
Michael “Mike” James Price, 50, passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, at his home in Bonners Ferry.
Kudos to Boundary County bus driver
Kudos to the bus driver of bus No. 13. Her name is Diane Linnemeyer.
Pavia running for county commissioner
Jerry Pavia has announced his bid for Boundary County Commis-sioner.
Bread makes good treat for breakfast treat
“Cooking with Sarah” will run weekly. The column features recipes from readers.
GOP 'leaders' back McCain, conservatives support Paul
Six weeks ago at the Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, Lt. Gov. Jim Risch stated that since John McCain was the Republican nominee for President of the United States, we all need to get behind John McCain and support his candidacy because he is the lesser of the evils.
Badger golf team wins Kellogg invite, Derek Deitz scores overall low round
Bonners Ferry High School golfers won with a team total of 322 points during the April 26 Intermountain League match, which included five teams for 18 holes.
School board approves return of sports teams
As a freshman, Bonners Ferry High School standout basketball player A.J. Bennett belonged the “C” squad.
LaRocco working his way to Senate
U.S. Senate candidate Larry LaRocco took a look “under the hood” at Bear Mechanical Services during his “Working for the Senate” job Friday in Bonners Ferry.
Two downtown companies merge
Two downtown Bonners Ferry businesses recently merged.
Local pilot recovers from plane crash
A Bonners Ferry flight instructor returned to work Monday after crashing a student’s plane while taking off from a California airport on April 15.
Parents invited to drug awareness program
Bonners Ferry High School will be hosting a drug awareness day on Tuesday, May 6, to inform students and parents about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol.
Some residents will spend tax rebate, some will save it
It costs Richard Schnuerle $100 to fill the tank on his diesel pickup.
Old Timer's Column
From the Bonners Ferry Herald, Jan. 10, 1913
