Stories for November 2011

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Wednesday, November 23

November 23, 2011 7:23 a.m.

Festival of Trees "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear."

 Boundary County Fairgrounds hosts the Festival of Trees’ "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" with a senior social at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9 (no charge); Family Night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

November 23, 2011 7:22 a.m.

Idaho revenue falls short

BOISE — Idaho’s general fund grew by about $210 million in October, but it missed the month’s estimate by $1.6 million, according to a report from the Idaho Division of Financial Management.

Porter passionate about education, Kootenai culture
November 23, 2011 7:11 a.m.

Porter passionate about education, Kootenai culture

Laying the path to education and culture is what Kootenai Tribe of Idaho’s Chairwoman Jennifer Porter is doing as she serves her term.

November 23, 2011 7:10 a.m.

The Blind Date Hall of Fame is Still Safe

There are few more horrifying terms in the world than "blind date." Strong bachelors turn pale at the thought, for their fate is no longer in their hands but in the control of at least one and often two or more other people.

November 23, 2011 7:08 a.m.

Recycle program continues trial period will end Jan. 10

Bonners Ferry will operate two recycling drop-off points for a two-month trial period to check effectiveness.

November 23, 2011 7:08 a.m.

Anna Carina Jill Old, 43

Anna Carina Jill Old, 43, passed away at her home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho on Nov. 4, 2011. A Memorial service for Anna will be held in the spring.

November 23, 2011 7:07 a.m.

Care-N-Share deadline for applications set

People in need of help for gifts for Christmas need to get applications in by Dec. 1.

November 23, 2011 7:06 a.m.

Compentency hearing set in murder case

BONNERS FERRY — A 61-year-old Naples man charged with second-degree murder will undergo a competency evaluation before entering a plea on the charge of second-degree murder.

November 23, 2011 7:05 a.m.

A few steps needed before annexation can be appealed

The proposed City annexation has been a difficult process for the Bonners Ferry City Council and for the owners of the properties being proposed for annexation. 

November 23, 2011 7:03 a.m.

School district looks at food contract

In an attempt to cut costs Boundary County School District No. 101 is consulting with Chartwells Food Services to do an analysis of food cost for district food programs.

November 23, 2011 6:53 a.m.

Presented by Boundary County Schools Directed by David Carpenter

Opening night was a huge success for this group’s play, given that opening night was on a “snow day” from school and the roads were just plain nasty. The play opened to a near sold out crowd. Had weather conditions been better there is no doubt that it would have been standing room only.

Thursday, November 17

November 17, 2011 6:09 a.m.

Three Mile Cafe gives back with free meal

The Three Mile Cafe will hold its annual free Thanksgiving dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving day. The free meal is open to everyone who stops in.

"Oliver" begins at 7 p.m. at Becker Auditorium
November 17, 2011 5:54 a.m.

"Oliver" begins at 7 p.m. at Becker Auditorium

"Oliver" will go on as planned even as school for Boundary County School District was closed for a the snow day, Thursday, Nov. 17.

BFHS life skills students raise money to help stock holiday baskets
November 17, 2011 5:49 a.m.

BFHS life skills students raise money to help stock holiday baskets

The Bonners Ferry High School Lifeskills class presented a check to Pastor Steve Robins, president of the Ministerial Association, for $230.

Foundation presents Kirk family with memorial quilt
November 17, 2011 5:45 a.m.

Foundation presents Kirk family with memorial quilt

On Veteran's Day, Friday, Nov. 11, a special presentation was held in conjunction with ceremonies honoring our Veterans.

BFPD visits 4-H Afterschool program
November 17, 2011 5:41 a.m.

BFPD visits 4-H Afterschool program

The 4-H Afterschool and Bonners Ferry Police Department make great community partners.

November 17, 2011 5:38 a.m.

Kudos - The anatomy of a Community Theater Performance.

What is not evident and never seen by anyone, is the full picture of the work behind a play. Many individuals are aware of large portions of the efforts required to create a Community Theater production. 

November 17, 2011 5:37 a.m.

Residents hire attorney over city annexation

At the regular Bonners Ferry City Council meeting Tuesday, council members voted three to one in favor of the annex of 77 parcels of property into the city limits.

Monday, November 7

November 7, 2011 4:14 a.m.

Woman murdered in Nalples

BONNERS FERRY — A Naples man was charged with second-degree murder in Boundary County Court Monday for the shooting death of  43-year-old Anna Old, also of Naples.

Thursday, November 3

November 3, 2011 8 a.m.

Barbara Anne Bristow, 60,

Barbara Anne Bristow, 60, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011.

November 3, 2011 7:58 a.m.

'No Cure' brings eclectic story to newly opened Pearl

Wow! Oh my goodness! The Boundary County Community Theater (BCCT) presented the closing night production of “No Cure For Love: An Electric Romance” at the newly renovated Pearl Theater, to a near sold out crowd.

November 3, 2011 7:57 a.m.

Running to see projects completed

I am running for the office of Bonners Ferry city councilman. My name will be on the ballot. 

November 3, 2011 7:56 a.m.

No benefit to Bonner annexation plan

What is it that causes these decisive positions to make decisions that ate against the will of the people?

November 3, 2011 7:55 a.m.

Lois I. Wells

Lois I. Wells was born April 1, 1925, in Colgan, N. D. to Harold and Corella Levig.

November 3, 2011 7:55 a.m.

Charles Howard Garrett

Charles Howard Garrett, 63, passed away on Oct. 29, 2011, at the Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  

November 3, 2011 7:53 a.m.

Bonners middle school ready for win defeats Timberlake

On Oct. 18 Boundary County Middle School seventh and eighth grade football teams traveled to Timberlake to play.

Wilson scores 4 TD's: Badgers defeat Spartans in 3 OT's
November 3, 2011 7:48 a.m.

Wilson scores 4 TD's: Badgers defeat Spartans in 3 OT's

Zach Wilson runs crazy for season high 273 yards and four touchdowns as the varsity dumps Spartans in Priest River after three OTs, 34-32.       

November 3, 2011 7:47 a.m.

Woman pleads guilty in federal case

COEUR D’ALENE—Twyla Dawn Basil, 33, of Bonners Ferry, pleaded guilty Tuesday in United States District Court in Coeur d’Alene, to misprision of a felony, United States Attorney Wendy J Olson announced.

November 3, 2011 7:45 a.m.

Idaho unemployment down

BOISE (AP) — Idaho’s unemployment rate has dipped below the national average for the first time since in 11 months.

November 3, 2011 7:44 a.m.

Gullible makes the world go round

Gullible makes the world go round

November 3, 2011 7:42 a.m.

City crews to pickup yard waste Nov. 7

The Bonners Ferry street department will pick up yard waste from the front curb side of residences and businesses in city linits during the week of Nov. 7 through Nov. 14.

November 3, 2011 7:41 a.m.

Spare building supplies needed

A tear from Heaven.

Rolling in dough: Program helps feed students
November 3, 2011 7:38 a.m.

Rolling in dough: Program helps feed students

Riverside High School is being buried in bread. The generosity of Boundary County churches knows no bounds.

November 3, 2011 6:39 a.m.

Remember to vote: City elections Tuesday

Elections for the city of Bonners Ferry and Moyie Springs take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.