Thursday, March 25
Plunge raises $3,100 for Idaho Special Olymics
Over $3,100 raised in the 2010 Penguin Plunge Saturday for Idaho Special Olympics.
Second Annual Boundary County's Got Talent!
BONNERS FERRY — Caring People for Animals presents its second annual “Boundary County’s Got Talent!” at the high school’s Becker Auditorium on April 17, with JoJo Baker as Master of Ceremonies.
Walk Aabout
The first annual Boundary County Walkabout will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, Saturday, April 10, with a special kick-off event at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Adam Hall 2010 NCAA All-American
For the last two years, Boise State wrestler Adam Hall has carried a 10-ton gorilla on his back. After two round of 12 finishes, the former Bonners Ferry Badger finally made it to the medal matches at the 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Omaha, Neb.
Riley Bernice Jones
Riley Bernice Jones celebrated her first birthday on March 6, 2010, in Winter Park, Florida, with her mommy, Marcella Mellett. Riley's grandparents are Mick and Margaret Mellett of Bonners Ferry. Her proud aunties are Melissa Carpenter of Havre, Mont., and Meghan Mellett of Orlando, Florida.
Esther Rose Holdeman
A daughter was born on Feb. 8, 2010, to Matthew and Bridget Holdeman of Bonners Ferry at the couple’s home. Midwives Barbara Rawlings and Kendra Scarlett assisted in the birth.
More Budget Cuts for the 2010-2011 School Year
The Boundary County School District #101 Board announced more budget cuts will be slated for the 2010-2011 school year since funding for Idaho public schools was cut 7.5 percent by the Idaho Legislature earlier this month.
Dayton Allen Taft
A son was born on March 16, 2010, to Leacia and Mark Taft of Grand Coulee, Wash., at Coulee Medical Center.
Jr. Miss Saturday at Becker Auditorium
BONNERS FERRY — The 2010 Junior Miss contestants are brining on “Good Vibrations” to a sold out crown at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in the Becker Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School.
Do You Recall
10 Years Ago
Thursday, March 18
Well Life Pharmacy relocates shop
BONNERS FERRY — Life has come back to the Conoco building.
Ron Fredrick La Fountain
Ron Fredrick La Fountain passed away on Sunday, February 14, in Butte, Mont.
Greenfield Naturals offers online, locally
BONNERS FERRY — A new multi-faceted online business has hit the Web.
Avalanche kills area snowmobiler
SANDPOINT — A snowmobile rider from Washington state was killed by an avalanche on Saturday afternoon, Bonner County sheriff’s officials said.
Top 10 signs of spring
Spring is filled with firsts: the first bluebird, first crocus, and first barbeque. Spring signals a time of growth, life, color and warmth after winter. Signs of spring are occurring a lot earlier than last year, when we were still buried in snow. The following are my top ten signs that spring is here.
Local Panhandle Health office may close
BONNERS FERRY — In the face of state budget shortfalls, the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare may close a dozen of its 30 statewide offices.
Invernon first Badger frosh to take state title
BONNERS FERRY — For the first time in the history of the Bonners Ferry Badgers, a freshman has come away from the Idaho State 3A wrestling tournament a champion, one of two Badgers to accomplish the feat this year.
Fishing deadlines
BONNERS FERRY — With the deadline for filing declarations of candidacy just a day away, only two races for county office are thus far being contested.
Silver Lining
I have chosen Mike Davis for providing the Losing IT at the Gym challenge to help the community to get healthy, as my Silver Lining.
Liermann rolls 231 in Tuesday Troubles; Strikers have most high scores
Sorry for the delay in Sunday's news, but we were out of town and didn't get back in time to the news from March 7 in on time. Better late than never they say. So, here are the top scores from the past Sunday.
Spring sports
Baseball
Safeway gas station wanted here
Following your story about the relocation and upgrading of the Safeway Store in Bonner's Ferry, my wife contacted the Safeway Corporate Office about the possibilty of having a Safeway Gas Station at the new store.
Deborah Debbie Ann Musial, 55
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Musial, 55, passed away on March 12, 2010, at the Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Do You Remember?
Your Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column. 208-267-7720
Forestry Collaboration Moves Forward
BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative’s long-term goal is to make Boundary County national forest lands economically, ecologically and socially sustainable.
Weland needs to examine what defines militias and read Idaho Code
I don't know Mike Weland. He might be a very nice guy. But there are a few things I do know about him from his rambling letter of last week.
Brian Woods opening Bonners Ferry law office
BONNERS FERRY — Woods Law Office, LLC is opening on Monday, March 22, at 6418 Kootenai St. in downtown Bonners Ferry.
Jozef William Michael Musial, 20
Jozef William Michael Musial, 20, passed away at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home in Bonners Ferry with a Mass of Christian Burial held on Friday, March 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry with private burial in the Grandview Cemetery.
Boundary County couple deal with wolf attack
Editor’s note: This attack occurred on Friday, March 12 in the village of Chignik Lake, Alaska. According to CNN’s Web site, it is likely that the woman was mauled to death by animals, “most likely wolves.” The cause of her death is yet to be confirmed.
Bonners Ferry Lacrosse Club to Scrimmage Sandpoint
The Bonners Ferry Lacrosse Club will scrimmage the Sandpoint Lacrosse Club on March 23 at 5 p.m. at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
BFHS students to attend Girls State
BONNERS FERRY — In June, Bonners Ferry High School juniors Brooke Roney and Rachel Tye will journey to a course in government process by Idaho Syringa Girls State, Inc.
Couple brings meth lab to sherrif's office
BONNERS FERRY — A Moyie Springs couple transported what they suspected to be a methamphetamine manufacturing lab from their home to Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.
BCYP need volunteers
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Parks and Recreation youth sports are looking for coaches and sponsors.
Do You Recall
10 years ago
Boundary County Historical Society
BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County Historical Society, Inc. has been awarded $2,000 for an oral history project.
Curves hosts bone density clinic
The Bonners Ferry Curves is happy to announce a one day osteoporosis/bone density awareness clinic.
Badger's Den Tanning grand opening
The Badger’s Den has tanning beds and is offering free tanning from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 19, and Saturday March 20.
Monday, March 15
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BF street closed due to meth lab
BONNERS FERRY — A Moyie Springs couple transported what they suspected to be a methamphetamine manufacturing lab from their home to Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.
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Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
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Pace-Kerby & Co. Inc.
Sunday, March 14
Newport man dies in snowmobile accident
BONNERS FERRY — Marek Dabrowski, 32, of Newport, Wash., died in a snowmobiling accident Saturday.
Thursday, March 11
Grenade found by road
Bonners Ferry — A man taking his daily walk on Upper Pack River Road Sunday came across the unexpected — an old, military-style hand grenade.
Allured stepping down as boys hoop coach
Bonners Ferry High School head boys basketball coach Gordon Allured has stepped down for health reasons.
Commission debates four-day week
BONNERS FERRY — Closing the Boundary County Courthouse on Fridays would better serve the community, not to save the county money, said Commissioner Ron Smith.
Science program has students bubbling with excitement
Recently I had the pleasure of joining Karen Lemley’s kindergarten class at Naples Elementary School, where my daughter, Alana, is a student.
RICHARD LEO MCKAY, SR.March 5, 1927-March 5, 2010
Richard Leo McKay died peacefully (and with perfect timing, like the true engineer that he was) in his recliner on his 83rd birthday, March 5, 2010, in Petersburg, Alaska.
Ronald Lee Cox, 66
Ronald Lee Cox, 66, of Sagle, Idaho, died March 6, 2010, at his home surrounded by family.
Home Away From Home Child Care
Home Away From Home Child Care opened Monday at 7428 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry.
Grant to help community save on electric usage
For some time we have been thinking about ways to let our community know what is going on in your local government. So here is the maiden voyage of news from your local governments.
Do You Recall
10 years ago
Neighbors, not militia pitch in and do what needs to be done in Boundary County
Been reading with a mighty guffaw the “rise of the militia” in Boundary County, and their call to raise arms to help and assist this community in time of need, rallying to the old cries, “family, community, patriotism!”
Safeway purchases BTC
Safeway has purchased Boundary Trading Co. at 6519 Main St.
Teams defeats well-heeled competition
Bonners Ferry High School Robotics Team “Alpha+” on Saturday won first place at the Oregon Pacific Regional Robotic competition in Portland.
Community asked to help with funeral expenses
An account has been set up for funeral expenses for Josef Musial , 20, of Bonners Ferry who passed away on Thursday.
Foundation offers $200,000 in grants
Equinox Foundation, in partnership with the Inland Northwest Community Foundation, is offering $200,000 in grants to non-profit organizations in Boundary and Bonner counties.
Thursday, March 4
Moyie man gets 10 years in prison for casino robbery
A Moyie Springs man who robbed a Libby, Mont., casino and led authorities on high-speed chase to within miles of the Idaho border was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Seventh-grade girls 12-0 for season
Boundary County Middle School seventh-grade girls finished the season undefeated and took the title at last weekend’s Priest River Tournament.
Keough picks Kerby to complete session
Former Bonners Ferry mayor and councilman Darrell Kerby is scheduled to be sworn in today to complete the balance of the legislative session for District 1 Sen. Shawn Keough, who is bowing out because of a family health emergency.
Invernon, Hampton take state titles
Bonners Ferry freshman Blaine Invernon and junior Trevor Hampton took titles during the 3A State Wrestling Tournament in Pocatello last weekend.
Health care system a mess
We have the best medical system, if one can afford it.
Karen Posey, 44
Karen Ann Posey, 44, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d"Alene.
Phyllis Jean Justus, 80
Phyllis Jean Justus, 80, passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2010, in Huntsville, Ala. She was in good health until the last few months.
Commissioners' attitude discouraging
The article starts out “at the request of a resident, Boundary County commissioners on Monday took a stand on local militia.”
Chamber, Herald team up to publish visitor's guide
The Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce and the Bonners Ferry Herald are combining to sell a new and improved visitor's guide and relocation publication.
Lenora Coats, 98
Lenora Coats, 98, formerly of Bonners Ferry, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint.
Two-week elk depredation hunt ends
The number of elk taken on a depredation hunt will not be known until the successful hunters return their harvest report, according to a spokeswoman at Idaho Department of Fish and Game in Coeur d’ Alene.
Suspected burglar pretended to be employee
A Moyie Springs man remains in Boundary County Jail for allegedly admitting to police that he broke into General Feed and Grain in Bonners Ferry.
Man gets 3 years prison for 7th DUI
A Priest River man will serve up to 8 years in prison for his seventh DUI conviction.
Joy Canavan, 32
Joy Ellen Canavan, 32, of Bonners Ferry died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2010.
Sharon Ryan, 70
Sharon Ryan, 70, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene.
