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New soccer coach

Bonners Ferry High School volunteer assistant coach Ed Moe has been named the head coach for the fall season.

Cornelies “Cornie” Poelstra, 87

Cornelies “Cornie” Poelstra, 87, passed away in Sandpoint on Monday, June 22, 2009.

July 4

Bands featuring local youth will kick off a celebration at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Fourth of July, at Boundary County Fairgrounds.

Sharon Stevens

We give into God’s loving embrace a wonderful woman, Sharon Stevens, who passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and best friend.

Idaho State Tax

Boundary County residents can estimate their 2009 property taxes by visiting the Idaho State Tax Commission’s Web site at

Roy N. Gross

Roy N. Gross passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry.

Katharine J. Eby

Katharine J. Eby of Bonners Ferry made the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Idaho State University in Pocatello.

Curley Creek Fire

Boundary County commissioners on Monday unanimously agreed to let the voters to decide whether or not property owners will pay taxes to support Curley Creek Fire Protection District.

Spreading The Word

Managing Editor

Bonners Ferry compete at Sandpoint Shoot-out

Two Bonners Ferry teams won their divisions during the Sandpoint Shout-Out three-on-three basketball tournament Saturday.

Doris Ann Larson Chamberlin, 81

Doris Ann Larson Chamberlin, 81, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at Bonners Ferry Extended Care Facility.

Franklin C. Ham, 76

Former Bonners Ferry area resident Franklin C. Ham, 76, of Winnemucca, Nev., died Sunday, June 21.

LOSING ACCESS TO OUR PUBLIC LANDS

When I was growing up, I had the opportunity to be a Girl Scout from the age of 8 to 18.

Assessor disagrees with writers opnion

Recently, a contributor has expressed opinions in Rural Northwest, the Herald, and on a local radio broadcast stating there had been a 10.25 percent decrease in residential property sale prices.

Maria Lopez Mendez, 57

Maria Lopez Mendez, 57, passed away at her home at Porthill on June 15, 2009.

Roger Doering and Laurie Madden

Roger Doering and Laurie Madden will marry on June 27 during a private ceremony. A reception will follow at 2 p.m. in the backyard of Northwoods Tavern in Naples. The Copper Mountain Band will play at 7 p.m.

Amazing Dads of the Animal Kingdom

LAURA ROADY

Bonners Ferry Lifeguards sporting new teal swimsuits

The six lifeguards at Bonners Ferry swimming pool are about to sharpen their image and get noticed. 

2009 Kootenai River Rodeo Queen

When Alicia Hannahs was 8 years old, she got her first horse and has been at the reins ever since. Her latest reign is as 2009 Kootenai River Rodeo Queen.

Alice M. McDonald

Alice M. McDonald passed away Saturday, June 14, 2009, at Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry.

Jonas J. Yoder, 98

Jonas J. Yoder, 98, of Bonners Ferry and formerly of Goshen, Ind., died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Ace Elder Care in Bonners Ferry.

Blankets with pot leaves. nudity trigger complaints

Marijuana leaf’s and partial nudity that appear on blankets being sold next to Bonners Ferry Middle School have triggered complaints.

Keith L. Blockhan, 48

Keith L. Blockhan, 48, passed way from injuries sustained in a car accident north of Bonners Ferry on Sunday, June 14, 2009.

Brennan M. Tymrak

Brennan M. Tymrak of Bonners Ferry earned a 4.0 during the spring semester at Michigan Technological University in Houghton.

Free science acticities for girls

All school age girls may participate in free science activities at Mt. Hall Elementary Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30.

Kara Eby

Kara Eby received the Engineering Outstanding Senior Graduate Award from University of Idaho.

Kootenai River run

Sandpoint High School cross country coach Angie Brass won the 10K in the female division and homegrown running prodigy Forest Braden took the title for the men during Saturday’s Kootenai River Run.

South Boundary grant

South Boundary Fire District in Naples has received a $3,000 grant for an emergency generator from the Idaho Community Foundation.

Old Timer's Column

Old Timer’s Column

Abraham busted with cocaine, methadone

A Bonners Ferry woman who served six months in prison for supplying a Bonners Ferry teen  with the methadone and ecstasy that led to his death, faces new troubles.

Kayla Danette, to Jordan Lee Dyck

Wanda and Merv Toews of Alberta, Canada, announce the engagement and marriage of their daughter, Kayla Danette, to Jordan Lee Dyck. He is the son of Stephanie and Allen Dyck of Bonners Ferry.

Devon L. Huggins

Devon L. Huggins of Bonners Ferry was among the 942 undergraduate students named to the Gonzaga University President's List for spring semester.

City council hears concerns for snakes at public events

Mary Ann Tritt rattled city hall with her fear of snakes Monday night.

Daniel Paulus, 55

Daniel Paulus, 55, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his home near Eastport after an extended illness.

100 youth participate in free fishing day

Looking at the “fish out of water” around Snow Creek pond during Saturday’s Bonners Ferry Lions Kids Fishing Day was proof of another successful year.

County gets record $210,551 in lieu of tax payment

Boundary County has received a record annual payment of $210,551 from the government for its 475,349 acres of federal lands that cannot be taxed.

Doris A. Chamberlin, 81

Doris A. Chamberlin, 81, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry.

Safeway has big heart

The Bonners Ferry Safeway may very well be the smallest store in the country, but certainly has the biggest heart. 

Digital TV conversion July 21

Saturday’s nationwide switch to digital television from analog didn’t happen in Boundary County.

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Travelers bring swine flu to Bonners Ferry

Boundary County has its first confirmed case of swine flu, and up to seven more may be carrying the deadly infection.

Fatal crash

A Boundary County man was killed after losing control of the car he was driving at 9:30 p.m. Sunday on Highway 95 north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho State Police said.

Militia in Boundary County very disturbing

The initiation of a militia organization in Boundary County is very disturbing to me, and I urge everyone to do some serious research before embracing its concept and its premises.

Stimulus money funds hazardous fuels reduction projects

Pat Warkentin finds comfort in a government-funded program that should help protect his Bonners Ferry home in case of a forest fire.

Harry William Lee, 70

Former Bonners Ferry resident Harry William Lee, 70, of Moscow passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the family home.

Tip A Cop

Local police will raise money for Idaho Special Olympics Athletes during Tip-A-Cop from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Kootenai River Inn.

Passports

So far 98 percent of folks passing through customs in  Eastport have complied with a new law that requires passports.

'09 graduates praised

This is a letter in praise of our recent graduates.  Their academic and athletic accomplishments have been well documented by this newspaper.  Most of you know personally one or more of these fine young people.  I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a few things you may not have heard.

City feeling pinch from economy

Bonners Ferry City coffers are  starting to feel the pinch of the ailing economy.

School offers free breakfasts, lunches

They say there’s no such things as a “free lunch.”

Bids sought for fire station

Bids are sought from contractors interested in building a new station for South Boundary Fire District in Naples.

Boundary County Parks and Recreation

Boundary County Parks and Recreation has several youth programs scheduled for the summer 2009. 

Danny Swift Cassadi Branson

Terry and Annie Swift, Alan Branson and Kelly Branson have announced the engagement of their children Danny Swift to Cassadi Branson.

teaching positions eliminated from historic budget

Boundary County School Board on Tuesday approved a $10.6 million budget for 2009-10 that includes the elimination of 4.75 teachers.

Swine Flu

Boundary County has its first confirmed case of swine flu, and up to seven more may be carrying the deadly infection.

Paula Liermann, to Kale Graham

John and Barb Liermann of Bonners Ferry announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Liermann, to Kale Graham, son of Larry and Wendy Graham of Browns Valley, Calif.

Jean Ella Wright, 83

Jean Ella Wright, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2009.

Harry William Lee

Former Bonners Ferry resident Harry William Lee of Moscow passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the family home.

Miguel Mendez

Two-time, All-state Bonners Ferry soccer player Miguel Mendez is headed to the 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer Region IV Championships in Lancaster, Calif.

Opinion

I was interviewed for an article that appeared in last week’s Herald concerning the formation of a militia unit in Boundary County. We have received a great deal of positive support so far.

State's top educator visits Bonners Ferry

Tom Luna, superintendent of Public Instruction for the Idaho State Department of Education, visited Bonners Ferry High School on Wednesday.

Resident helps nab two burglars

A Bonners Ferry man helped police nab two teens accused of at least five break-ins in his North Hill neighborhood.

Guest opinion

It’s that time of the year where, if you are a property owner, you have received a notice of valuation on your property.

Rod Benders car cruise scheduled Friday in downtown

Rod Benders will hold a “Cruise Main” event at 5:30 p.m. Friday June 5, in downtown Bonners Ferry. 

30 mowers expected for Saturday races

Rodney LePoidevin found a low-budget way to get into racing that’s also allowed him to involve teenage sons Patrick and Brian.

Phyllis Carol 'Rusty' Wingate, 62

Phyllis Carol ‘Rusty’ Wingate, 62, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, in Coeur D’ Alene from lung cancer.

Area group forming to protect hunting. fishing heritage

A new group is forming in Bonners Ferry to protect Idaho’s hunting and fishing heritage.

Luckey, Ryan, Invernon headed for wrestling tournaments

Three members of Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club qualified for Western Regionals in Pocatello from June 21-27 and also will compete in Nationals in Orem, Utah, from June 30 to July 3.

Sophia Marlene Binnall

A daughter was born on Feb. 14, 2009, at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint to Steven and Erin Binnall of Moyie Springs.