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Lakeland bests girls in 0-3 soccer match

The Bonners Ferry High School girls soccer team opener at Lakeland saw a talented and physical Lakeland team defeat the Lady Badgers 3 to 0.

Man charged in theft of drugs at campsite

An 18-year-old Bonners Ferry man was charged with misdemeanor petit theft and battery after allegedly stealing prescription Oxycontin from a couple who were camping at Solomon Lake on Aug. 12.

Four injured in North Hill collision

Four people, including two children, were injured in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Homestead Loop.

Burbot released into Kootenai River

In an ongoing effort to restore the burbot population in the Kootenai River, juvenile burbot have been released into the river since July.

Ruby Flossie Hardinger, 96

Ruby Flossie Hardinger, 96, passed away at her home near Moyie Springs, Idaho on Aug. 18, 2010.

African Adventure Bible School a success

Bonners Ferry United Methodist, Trinity Lutheran, and Bonners Ferry Nazarene Churches would like to thank the community and all the volunteers for making our African Adventure Vacation Bible School such a success. 

Paving on Deep Creek Loop to begin in September

An overlay of the existing pavement on Deep Creek Loop will begin on or about Sept. 1.

Badger Soccer Boys Open Season With Win

The Bonners Ferry Badger Boys Soccer Team opened their 2010 season last Friday with a  3-0 win over Lakeland. 

Family searches to reclaim priceless memories

BONNERS FERRY — Nearly two years after their son and daughter in-law died in an auto accident and they lost an attempt for custody of the couple’s children,  Fred and Anna Belle Heiss discovered the family’s property has disappeared.

4-Hers shine at county fair

4-H kids from around the county brought their very best to the 2010 Boundary County Fair, and as usual, their best was excellent, in multiple disciplines. As is the goal in 4-H mastery of a field isn't all that matters.

BACK TO SCHOOL

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Boundary County School District No.101 I want to welcome you to the new school year, and I invite you to visit our schools and to become more familiar with the educational opportunities that are available for the children who attend this School District.

Fun day at Mirror Lake

Ten teams of two and three nine-hole rounds in three different formats was the game of the day at Mirror Lake Golf Course Saturday, and the team of Steve Nelson and Gordy Allured came out on top after a fun day of play.

Appeals filed to stop internet towers

BONNERS FERRY—Two appeals seeking to stop the construction of two wind powered towers designed to provide high-speed Internet to most Boundary County residents were filed last week.

Legals Listing

The current legals listing is posted online. For legals dating prior to this weeks issue, please contact the Herald at (208) 267-5521.

Museum to air documentary on 1910 fire

Film maker George Sibley will return to Bonners Ferry to show his most recent project “Ordeal by Fire,” a documentary commemorating the fires of 1910.

Shelman Realty announces Madden as associate broker

Shelman Realty welcomes a new associate broker to the company, local girl Kirsten Madden.

Teen promoting his book at county fair

Jacob Parker will embark on a tour to promote his young adult fantasy novel, “Kestrel’s Midnight Song.”

Mirror Lake men's league wraps season

The 13th and final week of Mirror Lake Men's Association league play took place Thursday, Aug. 12, with Century 21 taking the top spot in the team results with 129 strokes, followed by Pace Kerby, 134, and the season team champion Maggi Logging finishing third with 135 strokes.

Sponsors sought for Festival of Trees

The Fry Healthcare Foundation has been at work almost since last year's event ended, and they're seeking sponsors to make this year's 2010 Festival of Trees, “A Victorian Christmas,” another huge success.

Downhill bike races return to region

After a five-year hiatus, downhill mountain bike racing is back at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. The All Gravity Series brings stop number 3.5 to Schweitzer’s newly constructed pro downhill trail, Redemption, on Aug. 21-22.

Woman injured in motorcycle collision

A 49-year old New Brunswick, Canada, woman suffered a broken leg and other non-life threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after she rammed the Vulcan motorcycle she was driving into the back of a pickup in the middle of the Moyie River Bridge.

Getting ready for the fair

I don't know how so few do so much for so many. Saturday was the day for fair superintendents and other volunteers to get together and get ready for what would happen Tuesday night … the grand opening of this years Boundary County Fair.

Boundary County students return to school on Sept. 7

Bonners Ferry High School students begin picking up schedules on Aug. 31

Back to school events at Bonners Ferry High School will start next week.

Comment sought on refuge plan

Work is continuing on the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment.

'Bulls of Terror' coming to fairgrounds

Cowboy and cowgirl action returns to the Boundary County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. this Saturday, with bulls and barrels, a calf scramble and more.

Living Well in Idaho Workshop Series to Start

Anyone 55 or older with conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, or other chronic condition, the Living Well in Idaho workshops can help you take charge of your life.

Golf tourney to benefit BVA

A four-person scramble golf tournament, sponsored by Boundary Abstract and Mountain West Bank, will take place with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 at Mirror Lake Golf Course.

Dr. Marianne Paulsen (DVM)

Dr. Marianne Paulsen, wife of former Ida Grove resident Marc Paulsen, slipped quietly to sleep at 12:05 a.m., Friday, July, 30,  2010, after struggling several years with a progressive form of Multiple Sclerosis.

A dog tale that won't lie down

On the afternoon of June 28, a bit of drama unfolded on Wildhorse Lane involving several dogs and two people. Sadly, one of the dogs died, a woman was injured and one of the dogs got shot in the butt with a pellet gun.

Work to begin Monday on Alderson

A major project to replace water and sewer lines, add a sidewalk and to resurface Alderson Lane is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 16, and should last about a month.

Husband, wife plead guilty to drug charges

Baptiste A. Aitken, 24, and his wife, Wendy A. Aitken, 27, Badger Lane, Bonners Ferry, were both spared prison terms after entering plea deals after being charged Feb. 23 on multiple drug charges.

Man collapses behind wheel, wife steers RV to safety

Two couples were returning to their homes in Canada Wednesday after a family reunion in the U.S., when the driver of the RV they were traveling in apparently suffered a heart attack behind the wheel.

Middle school preregistration dates set

Preregistration for students in grades six through eight who will be attending Boundary County Middle School will be Monday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Petition to stop work on Wifi towers denied

A petition signed by 20 county residents seeking to impose a moratorium on the continued construction of two high speed wireless internet towers in the county was denied Monday by county commissioners.

Avista rate increases possible this fall

COEUR d’ALENE — Avista Corp. announced Monday it had reached a settlement agreement with multiple parties in a rate case that could result in increases for electric and natural gas customers in Idaho.

Woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud

COEUR d’ALENE — A Bonners Ferry woman was given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to serve 45 days in jail for Medicaid fraud, the Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Tuesday.

Man collects pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Marion McLain of Bonners Ferry has collected 500,000 pull tabs off soft drink as of last month.  The pull tabs he has collected help raise money for families to stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their children are hospitalized for long periods of time.

Harvest Foods to open store

BONNERS FERRY — Harvest Foods is opening a grocery store in the community.

10 Scenic Drives, 10,000 miles, 47 days

With a love for road trips, Sheri Wallace and her family decided to drive the Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies for their summer vacation. They stopped in Bonners Ferry on July 22, while traveling the International Selkirk Loop.

NIC to offer more scheduling options to students for fall

To help improve accessibility and better meet student demands, North Idaho College will begin offering additional scheduling options for students this fall.

Massage therapist and local chiropractor join forces

Touch (U) Well Massage has moved in with Chiropractor Pam Svec across from the new Safeway.