Friday, June 25
Robert (Bobby) James Moore
Robert (Bobby) James Moore passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2010. Bob was born December 18, 1931 to Ralph and Edith (Hadley) Moore in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Thursday, June 24
Sandpoint population grows to 8,370.
SANDPOINT — A report by the U.S. Census Bureau released Tuesday states that a quarter of Idaho’s 200 cities lost population in the last two years.
Lake City Ladies take third in Coeur d' Alene tourney
Sixteen-year-old Jordan Porter of Bonners Ferry led the way for the Lake City Ladies fastpitch softball team in hitting with a .637.
Woman finds, rescues dying fawn
Last Wedesday, when Monique’s Gold, a thoroughbred mare, started to whinny, neigh and spin around in circles, Pamela Brooker knew something was not right.
Fire departments combine for driver training course
The Bonners Ferry City Fire Department and Paradise Valley Fire Districted teamed up for a driver’s training course on June 12.
Legals Listing
Only the current legal is posted online. For legals dating prior to the current issue, please contact the Bonners Ferry Herald at (208) 267-5521.
Free NIC courses
NIC offers free online classes to unemployed
Notice
If you are approached by a former employee of the Herald or anyone
Are the Kootenai River White Sturgeon Bad Parents?
Ever since studies of white sturgeon spawning in the Kootenai River began in the early 1990s, researchers have wondered why sturgeon were found to be spawning over sandy bottoms.
Law not racist
Guy Patchen Jr.
Concerns about wildlife
Wolves were the main topic of discussion at the recent Idaho for Wildlife meeting. Tony McDermott, Idaho Fish & Game Commissioner, was invited to talk about the state’s wildlife issues and answer questions.
Whole lotta shakin' planned for the Fourth
Everyone in the community is invited to a two-day Fourth of July celebration at the Boundary County Fairgrounds to benefit Panhandle Health's Senior Companion Program, and organizer's promise a whole lotta “Leg Shakin' n'Fire!”
Hazel Pearl Severson
Hazel Pearl Severson McGlocklin finished tending her worldly garden and went to be with her Lord on June 12, 2010.
Quality raffle funds to assist Boundary County Hospice
Quality Farm and Garden is hosting a raffle to raise money for Boundary County Hospice.
Farryn Balch is 2010 rodeo queen
Kootenai River Rodeo Queen Farryn Balch is looking forward to her experience as rodeo queen for 2010.
Friday, June 18
Ben Mitchell
Montana State University Northern Lights basketball coach Shawn Huse has announced the signing of Ben Mitchell, a 6'5 forward transfer from Spokane Community College.
Thursday, June 17
Esther Violet Parker, 92
Esther Violet Parker, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private services have been held.
Kootenai River Run a spectacular success
After days of rain and chilly temperatures, Saturday morning dawned bright and sunny and perfect for a run, and over 250 people showed up at the fairgrounds ready to do just that.
Legals Listing
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30 years and growing
BONNERS FERRY–The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market will be holding a celebration to commemorate 30 years.
Hazel Pearl Severson McGlocklin, 89
Hazel Pearl Severson McGlocklin, 89, passed away on June 12, 2010, at her Bonners Ferry Home. Services will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010, at 2:00pm in Bonners Ferry Funeral Home in Bonners Ferry with private interment in the Grandview Cemetery.
Second half property taxes due by June 21, 2010.
Deadline to pay the second half of 2009 taxes without penalty is Monday, June 21.
Marjorie Mae Turner, 83
Marjorie Mae Turner, 83, passed away on June 11, 2010, at the Boundary County Nursing home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Hometown band perform free holiday concert
A free rock concert for all ages will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, at Boundary County Fairgrounds by home-grown band, Anonymous.
Idaho should not follow Arizona's racist law
BOUNDARY COUNTY
Challenger British Soccer Camp
Challenger British Soccer Camp will be at Boundary County Fairgrounds the week of Monday, July 19, through Friday, July 23.
Juli Ann Abraham
Juli Ann Abraham passed away on June 11, 2010, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. A wake will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Kootenai Tribal Hall with a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry. Interment will follow in the St. Michael’s Mission Cemetery, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Marlene Adelene Stueve, 70
Marlene Adelene Stueve, 70, passed away at her home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on June 10, 2010.
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.
Kayla Marie Messenbrink
A daughter was born to Dean and Alana Messenbrink of Libby Mont., on April 18, 2010, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Kinsey Ann Piippo
A daughter was born on May 6, 2010 to Robin and Brenda Piippo of Gillette, Wyo.
Paradise Valley fire volunteers quit
BONNERS FERRY — The Paradise Valley Fire Department has gone from 16 to nine firefighters after a new board was elected and a popular fire chief was fired.
David William Redford Sr., 51
David William Redford Sr., 51, passed away at his home near Moyie Springs, Idaho.
Bonners Ferry FFA competes in state competition
On June 8 the Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter of Future Farmers of America went to Moscow to compete in the annual State Career Development Events held at the University of Idaho.
Memorial Day events were memorable
Michael T. Ashby, Chaplain.
Monday, June 14
Legals Listing
Only the current legal is posted online. For legals dating prior to the current issue, please contact the Bonners Ferry Herald at (208) 267-5521.
Thursday, June 10
Roady's outdoor column, insightful interesting
PATRICK HANES
Kootenai Tribe to share stories as part of exhibit
BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai Tribe will share stories and traditions at the “Smithsonian Journeys” exhibit at Boundary County Museum Tuesday June 8, through Friday, June 11.
Voters reject Naples school closure plan
BONNERS FERRY — Naples Elementary will remain open.
Cars, Trucks and More
BONNERS FERRY — The 2010 Borders 3 Jamboree filled downtown with vehicles from as far away as Alberta and western Washington.
Blaze splits double-header game with Spokane Crash
The Bonners Ferry Blaze 10-U fast pitch traveling team on Saturday split a double header with the Spokane Crash.
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf Association Results
On May 12, the game of the day was least puts. Fran Crandall was first with 14 puts, while Kim Mason took second with 15, and Annie Koon was third with 16.
SWISH looking for volunteers
BONNERS FERRY — The third annual Swish three-on-three street basketball tournament will begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 on Main Street in Bonners Ferry.
Donald Lee Lozier, 73
Former Alaskan resident Donald Lee Lozier, 73, passed away on Nov. 27, 2009, in Thornton, Colo., of Lewy Body Dementia.
Israel needs to behave with human decency
GRACE SILER
Easement to protect bears
BONNERS FERRY — A 647-acre conservation easement will protect important north Idaho grizzly bear habitat as well as working forests and rural jobs, The Nature Conservancy and Forest Capital Partners announced Friday.
RHS students build Thoreau cabin replica
Students at Riverside High School are learning about more than just wood working in Greg Springett’s vocational trades program.
Doesn't hurt to know about giardiasis
Usually the downfalls of a hike into the woods are mosquitos, ticks and black flies. All fairly noticeable. However, there are those occasions when unpleasant encounters are made unknowingly.
Youth group repairs fairgrounds skate park
BONNERS FERRY — The youth of Boundary County spent time making improvements at the skate park at Boundary County Fairgrounds.
Young Authors Contest Results Announced
The annual Young Authors contest shows that the craft of creative writing is alive and well in the youth and schools of Boundary County.
Saturday, June 5
Legals Listing
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Thursday, June 3
Difficult decision was hard for board to make
As we prepare for a community vote on June 8 to close Naples Elementary School, we just want to let the Naples community know that the school board trustees are very sad to even have to make this difficult decision.
Edward Ernest Ed Olson, 92
Edward Ernest “Ed” Olson, 92, of Bonners Ferry and former Ponderay resident passed away from this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Boundary Community Hospital.
Sanborn and Garcia to wed
Joseph Sanborn and Ashley Garcia, along with their parents, are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
Brennan Bahe
Brennan Bahe turned one-year-oldon Wednesday, June 2. He is the only child of Daniel and Nina Bahe of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. His grandparents are Ralph and Velma Bahe and Dick and Kathy Schnuerle, long-time Bonners Ferry residents.
Watt earns full ride to Carroll College
Bonners Ferry High School honor student Colton Watt will have to get used to receiving a football.
Harold John Dehlbom, 94
Harold John Dehlbom, 94 passed away Friday, May 28, 2010, at Boundary Community Hospital’
Raymond and Alice Hinthorn celebrate 50 years
Raymond and Alice Hinthorn of Bonners Ferry, were married on June 16, 1960 and will celebrate 50 years of marriage.
Closing Naples School is the start of consolidation
Due to possible state funding cuts, the school board believes Naples School must be closed to relieve the financial burden on our school district.
To close or not to close?
BONNERS FERRY — Close Naples Elementary or don’t to close Naples Elementary?
Forrest Austin Tanner
Forrest Austin Tanner graduated Friday, May 28. A home-schooled student, he has a pilot’s license and is interested in flight. He plans on attending a junior college for two years and then enrolling in Letourneau University in Longview, Texas, or Purdue University.
BFHS graduates 112 seniors on Saturday
There was a full house Saturday inside the Boundary County Middle School gymnasium where parents, grandparents, siblings and friends gathered to honor Bonners Ferry High School graduates.
Property valuation notices will be in the mail soon
The 2010 property valuation notices will be in the mail Monday, June 7, and the market value shown will become the basis for property tax bills generated in November.
Riverside High School graduates
Riverside High Schoolhanded out 10 diplomas to graduates during Friday’s graduation ceremony.
Soldier served in secret WW II unit
During World War II, Charles Brittenham taste-tested food for poison and contaminants before it was shipped to the soldiers fighting overseas.
BFHS Senior Class Party
Saturday, May, 29, 2010, 170 seniors and their guests enjoyed an exciting; fun filled all night graduation party.
