Thursday, March 24
Reagan Patricia Jean Davis
A daughter was born to Jennifer and Brian Davis of Bonners Ferry.
Bentlee Paige Anderson
A daughter was born on Feb. 14, 2011, to Shauna and Justin Anderson of Bonners Ferry, at Sandpoint General Hospital.
Residents protest Gov. Otter, Luna Concerns widespread: Including spending on education, Medicaid
On Saturday, a crowd of Boundary County community members, including children, students, families, education employees, retirees, state workers, young and old, gathered on Highway 95 at the entrance of the Kootenai River Inn to protest Gov. Butch Otter's leadership im Idaho.
L. Bernice Cone, 82
L. Bernice Cone, 82, died at home in Moyie Springs on Dec. 26, 2010.
BNSF train derails near Mt. lone
BONNERS FERRY — On Sunday afternoon a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train traveling from Montana to Kalmara, Wash., had 25 of its 97 cars derail three miles east of the Montana state line.
Frieda Irene Bolinger Grove
Frieda Irene Bolinger Grove left us to join her beloved God on March 20, 2011.
Harold Keith Dirks
Harold Keith Dirks passed away on March 14, 2011, in Montezuma, Kan. Funeral dervices were held on Monday, March 21, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. in the Woodland Mennonite Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, with interment following in the Mountain View Mennonite Cemetery, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Gerald Bennett Bruce, 83
Gerald Bennett Bruce, 83, passed away on March 20, 2011, at Aces Elder Care in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Richard B. "Dick" Washington, Jr.
Richard B. "Dick" Washington, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on March 3, 2011 at the Valley Vista Care Center in Sandpoint.
Patricia Pat Ruth Riley
Patricia “Pat” Ruth Riley passed away Feb. 8, 2011, in Everett, Wash., after a short battle with cancer.
Evelyn J. Williams, 66
Evelyn J. Williams, 66, passed away on March 21, 2011, at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Florence Payne, 90
Florence Payne, 90, passed away on March 21, 2011, at Peterson Place in Colbert, Wash.
Fundraisers planned for victims of fire
On March 5, Theresa Norton and husband Jerry Lockman lost most of their possessions and several pets when a fire destroyed their rental home in Bonners Ferry.
Jennifer Gonzalez
Jennifer Gonzalez passed away on March 17, 2011, in Hayden lake.
Philbrook plays hockey with Creston team
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Philbrook of Bonners Ferry has been involved in the Creston Valley Minor Hockey program for 10 years.
Baseball signupstoday at BCMS
Boundary County Little League Baseball sign ups will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Boundary County Middle School today.
Thursday, March 17
Harry R. Bear Bean, 70
Harry R. “Bear” Bean, 70, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Thursday, March 10, 2011.
Eileen Mara Zwinger
Eileen Mara Zwinger was born in St. Paul, Minn., on July 20, 1926, to Roy and Betty Churchward.
Marcel J. Cathcart, 61
Marcel J. Cathcart, 61, passed away on March 14, 2011.
Commission OKs Sunday liquor sales
On Monday, Boundary County commissioners approved Sunday sales at the state-run liquor store.
Bowling news
By Sherri Miller
Coomunity needs to pull together; do best with less
No surprise that the town districts would support the school bond. It is a surprise that Naples did. The levy means the tax money from all the farms and businesses of Porthill, Eastport, Mt. Hall, Evergreen, Moyie, Naples and Copeland will go to support the sports programs and extra curricular activities at the Bonners Ferry schools where town kids can participate and excel.
School levy
It looks to me that people don't understand some letter writers on the recent school levy. We aren't against our youth learning and having all the tools they need these days to learn all they can, they are the future.
Hall Receives No. 1 Seed at Nationals
Coming off his PAC-10 Championship title, former Badger Adam Hall received the No.1 seed at 157 pounds for the 2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships March 17-19 in Philadelphia, Pa.
Dr. Roger Harold John
Dr. Roger Harold John entered into rest on March 9, 2011, at his home from a heart attack.
Democracy works only with educated citizenry
Why don’t the folks whining about the school levy get a clue?
Recycle efforts pay off here
Boundary County citizens have jumped on the green band wagon, tripling the amount they have recycled since 2007.
Going to bat for the community
After an old board was disbanded last year, a new Boundary County Parks and Recreation has been formed just in time for youth sports.
Monday, March 14
Thursday, March 10
The 2011 Penguin Plunge
The two inches of fresh snow didn’t stop the 2011 Penguin Plunge plungers from jumping into Deep Creek Saturday.
Conely new BCDS school superintendent
Richard Conley will be the new superintendent of Boundary County School District this summer after current Superintendent Don Bartling retires on June 30.
County looks at Sunday liquor sales
On Monday, March 14, Boundary County Commissioners will vote on whether to open the state liquor store on Sundays or keep it closed.
Friday, March 4
Gloria White, 70
Gloria Ann White passed away on Feb. 23, 2011 at the age of 70.
Thursday, March 3
Combustion causes fire at Mario's
Spontaneous combustion was the source of a small fire in Mario’s Restaurant early Thursday morning.
Penguin Plunge Saturday
Don’t miss the Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics this Saturday, March 5, at the mouth of Deep Creek on the Kootenai River.
Now Is Not the Time to Cut Extra-Curricular Programs
Normally I am not one to sound off on issues regarding the levy; however, I think it is important to bring to the community’s attention all of the selfless and charitable actions Bonners Ferry High School students make through their extra-curricular activities.
Like the feds, he too looking to get by
A look at the lighter side:
School incubators for socialism
The public government schools are inefficient and a bureaucratic mess. This district has had virtually the same enrollment for over 50 years yes employs about twice the number of people in the district.
Sherri Ann Carter, 54
Sherri Ann Carter, 54, passed away in Spokane. Wash., on Thursday, Feb., 17, 2011.
Seniors support supplemental levy
We are Boundary County senior citizens living for the most part on fixed incomes. There is no question but that these are hard times for most people here, including the elderly. But despite our own needs, we recognize that we are an integral part of the community, and no community can thrive without a properly run and funded public school system.
Wayne Roy Ream, 65
Wayne Roy Ream, 65, died on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at home in Bonners Ferry.
Cabin Fever Night set for March 10
Cabin Fever Night
Make-up day set for BCSD
When Boundary County School District No. 101 puts together their calendar each school year they allow four scheduled snow days.
Citizens Turn Out in Support of Medicaid
In conjunction with other Idaho cities, more than 45 Boundary County citizens turned out on Feb. 17 in support of protecting Idaho Medicaid rights.
Moyie River, Eastport resients prepare for floods
BONNERS FERRY — Several property owners living along the upper Moyie River and near Eastport received letters from Boundary County Commissioners asking them to prepare for possible flooding.
George Robert Counts, 81
George Robert Counts, 81, of Moyie Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 in Bonners Ferry.
Jean Miller
Jean Miller was born Clema Jean Miller to Irma and Hale Burnham on Nov. 2, 1922 in Newport, Wash. They lived across the Washington state line in Oldtown, Idaho.
Badgers end season with losses to Priest River, Kellogg
Bonners Ferry Badgers varsity team lost to Priest River at the district tournament on Wednesday in overtime with a score of 67 to 64.
Adam Hall, 20011 PAC 10 champ
How valuable is an education to students in Boundary County?
Tuesday, March 1
Badgers place second at state
The Bonners Ferry High School wrestling came home with the State 3A wrestling second place trophy after competing at state in Nampa over the weekend.
