Friday, April 30
Canine Caper
The seventh annual Canine Caper will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Boundary County Fairgrounds. Check in is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, April 29
Safeway says it will hang flag
BONNERS FERRY — Driving by Safeway people have noticed something different other than the new signs.
Legislature a challenge-Kerby
BONNERS FERRY — Serving Bonners Ferry as mayor and councilman for 28 years did not prepare Darrell Kerby to be a temporary Idaho senator.
Travis William Bennett, 40
Travis William Bennett, 40, passed away on April 23, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Services will be held on Saturday May 1, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, with interment in the Grandview Cemetery.
Softball team defeated by Priest River
PRIEST RIVER — The Lady Spartan Softball Team picked-up three much needed victories over the weekend and on Monday, defeating Bonners Ferry handily in all three to improve to 5-12, 4-6 on the season.
Dolores (Dee) Tugby
Dolores passed away April 20, 2010, in Edmonds, Wash.
Mr. BFHS
Mr. Bonners Ferry High School will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8, at the Becker Auditorium.
Giving Back to our Community
E.T. Wireless is pleased to announce the $1 per phone give back program.
Boundary County Does Have Talent!
Boundary County showed off some great talent in the April 17 show presented by Caring People for Animals at Becker Auditorium.
Johnson out as fire chief
BONNERS FERRY — Paradise Valley Fire Chief Jock Johnson was ousted with little fanfare April 16 and temporarily replaced by former deputy chief Doug Ladely Jr.
County resident apologizes during P&Z meeting
Last Thursday’s Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting heard Dennis Lamphere make a public apology to his neighbors.
Tigers trip up Badgers 6-2
BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Badgers came out swinging against the league leading Timberlake Tigers but failed to put many runs on the board as the Tigers beat the Badgers 6 – 2 in IML action last Tuesday. Bonners Ferry out hit Timberlake 12 to 6 but also hit in to three key double plays that killed innings for the Badgers. Senior pitcher Zach Maas pitch four strong innings but took the loss.
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Come celebrate migratory birds on International Migratory Bird Day with family-friendly activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 8, at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Idaho guard to deploy for second time
BONNERS FERRY — The Idaho National Guard, including members from Boundary County, will deploy to Iraq in September.
Spring weather greets Farmer's Market
A mixture of sun, rain and blustery winds ushered in opening day of the Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Market on Saturday, in the city parking lot.
Bonners Ferry Recycling and Solid Waste
Solid waste is an issue that is sitting on the front door of our community.
Thursday, April 22
Why do local commissioners have beef with militias?
Since election day is only a little more than a month away I thought it might be in order to review a couple of pertinent points with regards to the constitution and the oath of office of elected officials.
School Board examining how to cut budget
Boundary County School District and every public school in Idaho are facing something that has never occurred in Idaho’s history—next year’s budget is smaller than previous years.
Vagina Monologues to benefit Domestic Violence Helpline
The groundbreaking show The Vagina Monologues created by Eve Ensler in 1997, has inspired a group of local women to put on a second production of the show in Bonners Ferry.
Nada Evelyn Fredericksen
Long time Bonners Ferry resident Nada Evelyn Fredericksen died January 14, 2010 in Renton, Wash.
Elk Mountain cutting summer workforce
BONNERS FERRY — Operations at Elk Mountain Farms are being scaled back drastically due to mechanization and a world-wide glut of hops.
Safeway opens store
For The Herald
Badgers come back to down Timberlake
After falling in both ends of a double header to the Timberlake Tigers last Tuesday, the Badger girls got a little revenge this Tuesday, winning their first league game of the season, 11-8, despite rainouts all but eliminating their pre-season play.
BADGERS SPLIT WITH JACKS
The Bonners Ferry Badgers traveled to Lumberjack country last Saturday for a baseball doubleheader and came away with a split decision.
Author seeks information on lost ski areas
Will you please ask your readers if any of them know of any “lost” ski areas? I am working with two other authors, Jerry Painter of Idaho Falls, and my son Doug Fuller of Salt Lake City, Ut, on a book of history of Idaho downhill ski areas.
Granary theft nets jail time
BONNERS FERRY — A couple of fact-seeking phone calls and a surreptitious weekend visit to General Feed and Grain landed a Bonners Ferry man behind bars, but a plea agreement saved him from time in prison.
Teacher earns top science award
BONNERS FERRY — Edward Katz of Bonners Ferry High School is one of four Idaho science teachers to be recognized for their exceptional effort in teaching.
Blaze softball team planning for summer season
BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry “Blaze” girls fast-pitch softball team will be bringing the heat to the competition in Spokane, Coeur d’ Alene and Sandpoint this summer.
Thursday, April 15
Being Better Role Models
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Early prevention can make a lot of difference.
Olivia Martin Lammers
A daughter was born on March 3, 2010 in Libby, Mont., to Darcy and Mandy Lammers of Bonners Ferry.
SUNDAY MOONSHINERSBy Sherri Miller
We finished up our fun-night of bowling for this season with awards, prizes, and lots of laughs. The 1st half winners, East L.A. Strikers, and the 2nd half winners, Home Town Heroes, all received a nice trophy for their efforts.
Badgers shut out Kellogg
The Badgers made it look easy Tuesday evening, earning 15 runs on a dozen hits to shut out the Kellogg Wildcats, 15-0.
Safeway building project not employing local workers
Upon hearing that Safeway had aquired BTC, I searched and searched for the contractor doing the construction work.
Family dog saves young man from fire
BONNERS FERRY — A beloved pet saved the life of a 20-year-old man from a Wednesday house fire that destroyed a family home.
Community as always, helpful supporting Jr. Miss
What a great community we live in where people will give up time from their homes, professions and buisness to volunteer to assist our young ladies of this community. I appreciate the help, talent, time and effort of Jenny Fessler, Mark Truesdell, Bob and Rona Hall, and Pam Hittle for volunteering their time to assist 21 young women in their endavors to be Boundary County's 2010 Junior Miss.
Emergency responders provide efficiently, quickly
Thank you, thank you , thank you to the emergency teams in Boundary County.
Badger girls drop two to Lakeland JV
BONNERS FERRY — Chelsea Taggart pitched eight strike-outs and five walks in seven innings of the opening match with the Lakeland JV team Saturday and Jordan Porter posted the same stats in five innings of game two, but the Badgers were overpowered, falling to the Hawks 11-2 in the opener and 17-7 in game two.
Wear denim on April 21 to protest myths related to assualt
Elaine Martinez of the North Idaho Women’s Center, and Violence Prevention Center wants Bonners Ferry to recognize Denim Day, Wednesday, April 21.
Teens can spread wings with local Phoenix Project
BONNERS FERRY—The Phoenix Project wants teens 13 though 18 to “Be Here Now.”
Landon Jack Isaac
A son was born on March 26, 2010, to Nathan and Micaela Isaac of Bonners Ferry at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint.
Fire department use practice burn to test skills
BONNERS FERRY — Firefighters from both Paradise Valley Fire District and the Bonners Ferry Fire Department spent a busy day Saturday taking advantage of a rare live-fire training opportunity that was months in the making.
Thursday, April 8
Historical Committee receives $500
BONNERS FERRY – The Boundary County Historical Society has received a grant of $500 from the Boundary County Community Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation for an interpretative exhibit to the timber industry in Boundary County. The Boundary County Fund was established by the Boundary County Community Foundation.
Do You Recall
10 years ago
Betty Gail Christenson, 86
Betty Gail Christenson, 86, passed away on March 31, 2010, at the Boundary Community Hospital E.R. in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Bonners Ferry Health and Welfare to be shuttered
BONNERS FERRY — Bad fiscal news continues to beset the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, and Boundary County is going to suffer.
Bonners Ferry Warriors Lacrosse Club drops Opener to Gonzaga Prep
SPOKANE — The Bonners Ferry Lacrosse Club lost its first season game to Gonzaga Prep 12-3 on April 1under the lights on Gonzaga’s artifical turf field.
Donald Marion Stolley, 72
Donald Marion Stolley, 72, passed away on April 4, 2010, at his Moyie Springs area home.
Attack on county's hard working employees not warranted
Kudos to Eleanor Druskell
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Review Status of 69 Pacific Region Species
The Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday it is initiating 5-year reviews of 69 species from Idaho, Washington, Hawai’i, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Bonners Ferry author publishes 22nd book
When Eileen and Jay Lantry suffered the tragic loss of their oldest son, Eileen Lantry decided to do something to occupy her mind.
Bulldog girls win title at Sandpoint Quad meet
SANDPOINT — Melinda Van Dyk won the 100 hurdles and 100 meters, Maddie Suppiger won the high jump, Christina Johnson won the discus and Susan Kovalchuk won the pole vault to lead the Sandpoint girls to the team title at the Sandpoint Quad meet on Thursday.
Silver Lining
It has been almost a month since I began “Cutting It at the Gym” at Iron Mike’s.
Why are tax breaks going to those who don't need them?
Resting at the desks of each elected member of the federal government are strong solutions to aid and protect the future and common good of the people. To continue to favor the drug companies financial “too big to fail” and a host of others simply for their money, in order to get elected again is moral bankruptcy on their part. There are a few simple solutions.
Rotary Scholarship deadline April 15
BONNERS FERRY — Secretary of the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club, Greg Johnson, said time is running out to apply for scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by Thursday, April 15.
Gladys Clare Blake, 101
Gladys Clare Blake, 101, passed away at the home of her daughter in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Passport fees to increase
BONNERS FERRY — Fee increases to renew or buy a new passport are on the horizon.
Tennis sign-up
Boundary County Tennis Association invites adults and juniors (12 years old and up), novice through advanced, to play mixed doubles and/or singles for the 2010 tennis league season.
Golf
Fielding a team of only four players, Badger golf coach Chad Deitz wasn’t disappointed that the Badgers didn’t get a win in their season opener, falling to Kellogg 172-179 in a nine-hole match at Mirror Lake March 23.
Bowling news
TUESDAY TROUBLES
County's unemployment hits 15.3 percent
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County ranks third highest for unemployment out of the state’s 44 counties.
All of community's athletes are as important as others
I am writing this letter in response to the April 1 letter from Gordon Allured. I should first explain that I am a supporter of athletics. I am very passionate about opportunities for our children in everything from PTO basketball to Boundary County Youth Rec Sports and on up to middle school and high school sports. I am the parent of past high school athletes. I want to be clear that I am not against athletics in Boundary County. I do, however, disagree with almost everything in Coach Allured’s letter.
Stankiewicz defends local militia
BONNERS FERRY — Every able-bodied Idaho male 18 through 45-years old, already belongs to the militia, according to Jeff Stankiewicz.
Forecast calling for unusually dry summer
BONNERS FERRY — While much of the East Coast and Great Plains suffered their worst winter in decades, with record snowfalls followed by torrential floods, Idaho was largely missed by the season’s winter storms, and that could bode an unusually dry summer.
Thursday, April 1
Cynthia Lee Dean 54
Cynthia Lee Dean 54, departed this life on March 27, 2010, in Libby Mont.
Badger girls softball
BONNERS FERRY — The Badger softball season opened with a big win March 24 as the girls downed the Sandpoint JV squad 13-3 in five innings.
Timberlake wins Bonners Ferry tournament
BONNERS FERRY — Timberlake defeated Intermountain League rival Bonners Ferry 12-0 in the Bonners Ferry tournament championship game, finishing with a 3-0 record over the weekend.
BFHS evacuated by bomb threat
BONNERS FERRY — A bomb threat written on the wall of a boys restroom at Bonners Ferry High School March 22 forced the evacuation of the school and a major activation of the Boundary County emergency operations plan.
County awarded $7,759, shelter grant
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County was recently awarded a $7,759 federal grant to assist with emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Name calling isn't the way to voice political differences
For 30-plus years, Bonners Ferry, Boundary County is dear to my heart even as I watch the disturbing elected officials “shove us into the ground”. Name-calling and character assassination was a disgusting practice we county citizens would not stoop to, or so I thought.
Circuit breakerdeadline April 15
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Assessor David Ryals reminds property owners that the filing deadline is fast approaching for certain property tax relief programs:
Sara Owinyo crowned Bonners Ferry Junior Miss
BONNERS FERRY — After an outstanding performance by the 20 Junior Miss contestants, Sara Owinyo was crowned 2010 Bonners Ferry Junior Miss.
Volunteers repair widow's home
BONNERS FERRY — Nancy Thornbrugh of Bonners Ferry on Saturday had volunteers swarm her home to spend the day making house repairs and improvements at no charge.
Webelos help with byway project
The Weblos from local Cub Scout Pack 114, led by Packmaster Nadine Colegrove, helped Tom Mackey of Northwest Tree and Reclamation harvest willows, dogwood and cottonwood.
Bonners Ferry wrestlers compete in Washington tournament
BONNERS FERRY — Blaine Invernon, Benny Watt, Trevor Hampton and Brandon Schmitz traveled to Battleground, Wash., on Saturday and Sunday, to wrestle in the Tom Shaw NW Cadet/Junior Regional Championships.
Student of the Month
BONNERS FERRY — Taylor Tompke, son of Monica and Dwayne Tompke, has been selected by the Bonners Ferry High School staff as March Student of the Month for Delta Kappa Gamma.
Expect extra patrols
BONNERS FERRY — Today through April 12, the Idaho Transportation Department will team up with the Bonners Ferry Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to make Idaho highways safe.
Do You Recall
10 Years Ago
badger track
BONNERS FERRY — While Timberlake dominated, the Badger harriers kicked off their season in style Saturday at the Bonners Ferry Invitational, with the girls finishing the tourney in second place among nine participating teams and the boys finishing third out of ten teams.
Political correctness is ruining athletic programs
Political correctness is ruining athletics in Boundary County. If the community wants equal opportunities for all students in extracurricular activities then build more facilities.
Forestry Steward committee to gather
The Idaho Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 14. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Sundance Conference Room of the IDL staff office in Coeur d’Alene.
YouTube series filmed in Bonners Ferry
BONNERS FERRY — A satire filmed in Bonners Ferry hit YouTube on Monday.
Candidate reaches out to concerned Boundary County voter
To Eleanor Druskell: I am reaching out to you through the Herald as I have not been able to reach you through another means.
Democratic governor candidate to speak
Boundary County Democrats announced that Keith Allred, Democratic candidate for Governor in Idaho’s upcoming election, will attend a breakfast here on April 9 at the Panhandle Restaurant at 8 a.m.
