Friday, October 30
Funding protects timber economy, wildlife habitat at McArthur Lake
Congress last week approved funding for a Forest Legacy project that will fund conservation agreements that protect private working forests and wildlife habitat at McArthur Lake.
Robert Bob Gene Garrison, 52
Robert Bob Gene Garrison, 52, of Troy, Mont., died Saturday, Oct.10, 2009, at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Thursday, October 29
Lisa Maureen and Michael D. Walte
Mr. and Mrs. Oran Winter of Mt. Hope, Kansas, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Maureen and Michael D. Walter, the son of David and Brenda Walter of Bonners Ferry.
Richard P. Dick Strand, 79
Former Bonners Ferry resident Richard P. “Dick” Strand, 79, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Fashion show fundraiser Nov. 6
The annual Fall Fashion Show to raise money for promoting domestic violence awareness will be held 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Memorial Hall at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
Dollar Depot owner hopes to carry items found at Target, Walmar
Dollar Depot manager Dolly Boling has purchased the downtown Bonners Ferry store. Boling plans to change the “dollar” image, while still keeping discount items.
Football
The Bonners Ferry High School football team will play Intermountain League undefeated Timberlake at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
County will close seven dumpsites
Come Jan. 1, seven dumpsites in Boundary County will be closed, leaving residents with three locations and the landfill to take their garbage.
Mountain Mike's moves to a new location
Mountain Mike’s health food store has relocated to 6486 South Main St. in Bonners Ferry, formerly the Hot Spot.
Bonners man charged with changing his prescription
A Bonenrs Ferry man was arrested for altering his prescription for the narcotic drug Lortab which is a felony.
Soccer
Badgers Fall Short At State Tourney
Bonners Ferry Girls' soccer team goes 1-2 at state tourney
The Bonners Ferry High School girls soccer team lost two games and won one at the State Tournament.
Five running for two, four-year seats on Bonners Ferry City Council
On election day, Tuesday Nov., 3, three newcomers will challenge city councilmen David Gray and John Langs. Chris Clark will run unopposed for a two-year seat on the council.
Edith Williams Warren Phillips, 83
Former Bonners Ferry resident Edith Williams Warren Phillips, 83, went to her Heavenly home Thursday, Oct. 8, at Parthenon Health Care in Crestview, Fla., where she had lived for four years.
Moyie councilmen face challenger for Nov. 3 election
Three people are running for two, four-year seats on Moyie Springs City Council on Nov. 3.
Bowling
The East L.A. Strikers had the high series game of 688 during Sunday Moonshiners League play on Oct. 25.
Carl Christian Kiilsgaard, 84
Carl Christian Kiilsgaard, 84, of Moscow, Idaho, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 6., 2009, following a brief battle with brain cancer.
Family, friends honor Josh Kirk
Bernadette Kirk Bonner asked those attending her son’s memorial service on Friday to not only remember Joshua, but the seven others in his military unit who were killed in Afghanistan on Oct. 3.
Rachel M. Hogan, 61
Rachel M. Hogan, 61, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Wash.
By Ron Smith
I am writing in response to aspersions cast against county commissioners in a guest opinion published in last week's Bonners Ferry Herald by Donna Capurso, whose comments were untruthful, misleading and inflammatory.
Jim Snider
After a 13-year valiant battle with prostate cancer James, Jim to friends, Jimmy to close family, finally won the war.
Five running for two seats on Bonners Ferry Council
On election day, Tuesday Nov., 3, three newcomers will challenge city councilmen David Gray and John Langs. Chris Clark will run unopposed for a two-year seat on the council.
Billie Jean Frans Hubbell, 43
Billie Jean Frans Hubbell, 43, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Saint Francis Hospice House in University Place, Wash., after an eight-year courageous battle with breast and bone cancer.
Budget conflict prompts race in Paradise Valley
A higher than expected budget for the newly formed Paradise Valley Fire District prompted outcry by residents.
Healthy relationships
Motivational speaker Brad Henning will return to Boundary County School District to talk about building relationships and abstinence.
Abraham gets six months in prison
Nicole Abraham plead guilty to a probation violation on Tuesday and was sentenced to six months retained jurisdiction.
Letter
With the loss in Afghanistan of one of our boys in what his comrades would call the “Supreme Sacrifice,” I feel compelled to submit this poem sent by my uncle Wilfred “Old Hickory Division” while in Europe in World War II to his mother Naomi Buerge.
Friday, October 23
Bonners Ferry boys coming home lost to Teton, Lady Badgers win 2-0
Lady Badgers beat Filer 2-0. The Bonners Ferry girls play 9:30 a.m. Saturday Oct., 24 against Community School.
Thursday, October 22
Criminal behavior began before father's death
To the editor
Bonners Ferry High School boys and girls soccer teams lose first games at state tournament
Bonners Ferry High School soccer teams lost Thursday's opening games.
Man attempts to rob youth
A Moyie Springs man was arrested for threatening a teen with a knife while on felony probation.
More details released related to elk poaching
Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released more information related to felony poaching charges filed against two Boundary County men.
Tucked away closing in downtown
Tucked Away in downtown Bonners Ferry will be closing its doors at the end of the month.
Girls soccer team earns spot at state tourney
Bonners Ferry High School Girls Soccer team advanced to the state tournament after going 1-1 at the District 1 3A tourney.
Few students getting swine flu vaccines
Twenty-four Evergreen Elementary School students on Monday were the first to receive the swine flu vaccines in Boundary County School District.
School peronnel
Boundary County School Board recently:
Candidate sets record straight
Let’s set the record straight.
Bonners volleyball team wins one against Kellogg
The Bonners Ferry girls volleyball team won one out of three matches against Kellogg with the final 25-22, 14-25, 22-25, 20-25.
City receives $274,000 grant for Alderson Lane improvements
The City of Bonners Ferry received a grant for $274,000 to upgrade Alderson Lane.
Boys soccer team plays Teton today in state tourney
Bonners Ferry High School Boys soccer team earned a trip to the state tourney after defeating St. Maries 1-0 in the title District I 3A match.
Thrivent, Second Harvest give out 8,049 pounds of food to 518 people
Thrivent Financial and Second Harvest Inland Northwest provided 8,049 pounds of food during a recent drive in Bonners Ferry, feeding 518 people from 184 local households.
Candidates speak at forum
During a recent candidate’s night, Bonners Ferry city councilmen David Gray and John Langs spoke about their experience and teamwork. Challengers spoke Mike Klaus, Tom Mayo and Roger Fraser focused on fresh perspective.
Tuesday, October 20
Second Chance buys land for animal shelter
Second Chance Animal Adoption has purchased the thrift store it rents along with an acre to build what will be Boundary County’s first animal shelter.
Thursday, October 15
Abigail Jane Newby, Micaiah Justus Newby
A daughter was born Oct. 3, 2009, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., to John and Jaimee Newby of Bonners Ferry.
Sports schedule
Bonners Ferry High School Sports Schedule
We live in a nation that lets us have beliefs
Cheated? Deprived of a complete education? Replace the entire school board? An atrocity?
Elissa Marie Cleve
A daughter was born July 14, 2009, to Robert and Kristina Cleve of Bonners Ferry at the home of certified midwife Sherry Bushnell CPM, and assisted by Doula Jerri Unruh.
Lady Badgers finish second in Intermountain League
The Lady Badgers soccer team will go to districts and play third-place Timberlake at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Lakeland High School.
Unemployment hits 14 percent highest in over 27 years
Boundary County’s unemployment rate for September was the highest it’s been in 27 years.
Movie filmed in Bonners Ferry to premier
Lakedance Film Festival presents “Started by a Mouse” written by Grant Smith of Coeur d’ Alene. The film will premier 7 to 9 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
2 charged with taking bull elk out of season
Two Boundary County men have been charged with felonies after each killed a bull elk one day before the season opened on Sept. 5.
Meet candidates from Paradise Valley
Maybe I am a sucker for wading into controversial situations, but I decided to run for fire commissioner of the Paradise Valley Fire District because I believe that my financial and managerial experience will help the PVFD get off to a good start in January.
Badgers host Kellogg Friday
Bonners Ferry’s playoff hopes remain alive, despite Friday’s 47-20 loss to league leader Timberlake.
Bonners Ferry history this week
Bonners Ferry Herald
State looking at what's best for Kootenai River, outfitters
State officials hope to determine what’s best for the Kootenai River and the outfitters who work on it.
Boundary County's first wolf taken near Naples
While taking a break from elk hunting Tuesday morning, Jennifer Jones spotted a wolf 30 yards from where she and her husband were standing.
Words to consider
It is said that love means never having to say you're sorry, but what is a mistake if not an attempt to either find a deeper/higher love or protect and nurture the vulnerable core of ourselves and others from a far greater loss — potentially or realized?
Duane M. Emond, 85
Duane M. Emond, 85, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov.15, at Bonners Ferry Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Man arrested for burglary KRI
A 19-year-old Bonners Ferry man was charged with felony burglary, misdemeanor posession of alcohol by a minor and resisting arrest.
Final home BF volleyball 7:30 tonight
Bonners Ferry High School Girls Volleyball Team will host its final home game of the season at 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 15.
Where were cops when plane was stolen?
We live in a time and place where the police state is real and present, but common sense is out the window.
Top-seeded Badgers headed for districts tourney
The Bonners Ferry High School boys soccer team go to districts playing last place Priest River at 3 p.m. Friday Oct. 16, at Lakeland High School.
93 to lose jobs with Welco closing
Josh Thomas is losing a good job.
Local thrift store policy questioned
The other day I was rather surprised to see on the front door of Second Chance Thrift a notice that reads as follow:
Gordon Allen Shiell, 75
Gordon Allen Shiell, 75, slipped quietly to sleep Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at Boundary County Extended Care Facility in Bonners Ferry.
Joshua John Kirk, 30
It is with deep sorrow that I formally announce the death of my son, Joshua John kirk, 30, who was killed in action on Oct., 3, 2009, while on active duty in Duristan province, Afghanistan.
Friday, October 9
Fulfilling a dream
Teresa Dugger has fulfilled her son’s dream.
Thursday, October 8
Merle Keith Hill, 74
Merle Keith Hill, 74, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Boys soccer team loses 3-2
Bonners Ferry Boys Soccer team lost 3-2 to St. George’s Dragons in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday.
Johnson gets 4 goals
Senior Kendra Johnson scored four goals for the Bonners Ferry Girls Soccer Team’s 6-0 home victory over Kellogg on Tuesday.
Former BF man killed in Afghanistan
A former Bonners Ferry man, with a wife and 2-year-old daughter, was among eight killed Saturday when his military unit came under fire in Afghanistan.
Guest opinion seemed self-rightous
Last week’s Guest Opinion demonstrates the kind of thinking that influenced the school board’s decision to not show President Obama’s real time address to the nation’s school children.
Sports schedule
Bonners Ferry High School Sports Schedule
Local deer, elk numbers look good for season opener this Saturday
Hunters can expect about the same number of elk and whitetail deer as in recent years when the rifle season opens Saturday, Oct. 10, in Boundary County,
City budget approved
Bonners Ferry property owners can expect an increase in property taxes for next year.
Watt makes 7 blocks
Bonners Ferry Senior Casey Watt came up with seven blocks and four kills, but the Badgers lost to the Lady Spartans, 25-9, 25-23 and 25-16.
Duane M. Emond, 85
Duane M. Emond, 85, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene.
Boundary County has been cheated
In my opinion all the student of Boundary County were cheated. Cheated big time!
Cat killed with arrow
A Moyie Springs man is offering $500 in hopes of finding out who killed his family’s cat with a bow and arrow.
Obama gets more air time than Billy Mays
Fox News reported that as of Sept. 8, President Obama had given 263 speeches, which is 31 more speeches than days he has been in office.
Man gets 6 months in prison for third DUI
A Bonners Ferry man was sentenced to six months at North Idaho Correctional Institution in Cottonwood for his third DUI in less than 10 years and punching a man in the eye.
Kootenai Tribe gives funds for playground
The Kootenai Tribe of Bonners Ferry helped Valley View Elementary Parent Teacher Organization pay for improvements on the school’s grounds this summer.
Louise Bernice Snodgrass, 90
Former Bonners Ferry resident Louise Bernice Snodgrass, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Boise.
Friday, October 2
Plane stolen from Boundary County Airport
Pat Gardiner never expected that someone would steal his airplane — at least not from Bonners Ferry.
Stolen plane crash-lands in Washington
BONNERS FERRY — A plane which crash-landed in a clear-cut field near Granite Falls, Wash., has been identified as one stolen earlier in the week.
Thursday, October 1
Are we slipping back to Dark Ages
I response to Jay Morris and Grace Siler who criticized the school board or not airing the Obama speech.
Girls soccer ties Timberlake
The Bonners Ferry girls soccer team tied Timberlake Monday.
Volleyball team wins two matches over Orofino
Bonners Ferry girls volleyball team won two out of five games with Orofino.
Libby beats Badgers 1-0
Bonners Ferry boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Libby on Thursday in a non-conference game.
Jacqueline Swett Dilley
A celebration of life for former Bonners Ferry resident Jacqueline Swett Dilley will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Boundary County Fairgrounds.
Det. Naumann retires from sheriff's office
Boundary County Sheriff’s detective since 1999, Mike Naumann said farewell to duty and retired last week.
Performance Offroad opens on South Hill
A Naples couple has relocated their motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile business from Sandpoint to Bonners Ferry.
Wolf hunting opens in Boundary County
Brian Johnson isn’t sure what to expect from today’s opening of North Idaho’s first wolf hunting season.
Fired jail commander sues sheriff, county
Boundary County’s fired jail commander Jeff Ennis claims he was let go because he ran against his boss — sheriff Greg Sprungl — in last year’s election.
Kendall Leeann Thorne
A daughter was born Aug. 17, 2009, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., to Mike and Bobbie Thorne of Spokane Valley, Wash.
Creamery gets new owner
The new owner of The Creamery in downtown Bonners Ferry feels fortunate to have found what she wanted.
Paradise valley tax numbers questioned
As a taxpayer living in the Paradise Valley fire District, I would like to voice some concerns I have about the way our finances are being handled. First, the article in the Bonners Ferry Herald dated August 27, 2009 Commissioner Fred Marek quoted the amount a homeowner with a net property value of $155,000 would pay would be $64 per year. This seemed off, so I figured the rate of the new budget to be 0.00127 and came up with a very different amount. The taxes paid on a property of that value and rate $196.85 per year, more than three times what Mr. Marek had stated they would be. Since this was such a big difference, I contacted Glenda Poston, Boundary County Auditor, and she came up with the same figures I was using. This is a pretty big discrepancy.
Attorney asks high court for re-hearing in murder
The Idaho Attorney General has asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider granting a new trial to a former Bonners Ferry man in prison for the 2001 shooting death of a 21-year-old Moscow woman.
Marsha Maggie Emacio, 70
Former Porthill resident Marsha “Maggie” Emacio, 70, passed away Sept. 20, 2009, in Lewiston.
