Stories for September 2011

Friday, September 30

September 30, 2011 10:02 a.m.

Better red than dead

Every week I struggle to find a subject to write about, hoping something will pop into my lap. This week, luckily for me, but maybe not for you, the world’s largest sperm bank quit taking donations from men with red hair.

Thursday, September 29

September 29, 2011 9:12 a.m.

Author signs book set in Bonners

Elizabeth A. Patterson held her book signing at Under the Sun in Bonners Ferry for her first book “Bonners Fairy” that was published in June.

September 29, 2011 9:09 a.m.

HOMECOMING Friday!

It’s that time of year yet again, Bonners Ferry High School Homecoming. S

September 29, 2011 9:06 a.m.

Business replaces stolen bike

A local up and coming skateboarding and clothing company donated a bmx bike to a Bonners Ferry boy.

September 29, 2011 9:04 a.m.

Badger Varsity goes down to Cardinals 28-12

Two big plays made all the difference in what was an exciting game on the road for the Badger varsity.

September 29, 2011 9:04 a.m.

Donald Richard Lincks

Donald Richard Lincks passed away at his home in Bonners Ferry on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011.

September 29, 2011 9:01 a.m.

V-ball team drops three games vs. Kellogg

The Bonners Ferry High School volleyball team played Kellogg Thursday and lost in three games.

September 29, 2011 8:25 a.m.

Badgers chew the wings off the Cardinals

When the Medical Lake JV football team came to town Thursday night, they quickly found out that they had flown into a choctawdoc@gmail.comden full of Badgers with attitudes.

September 29, 2011 8:23 a.m.

Badgers place 9th in hot Planters Ferry cross country competition

Known for being flat, fast, and competitive, the Plantes Ferry/Erik Anderson Invitational offered up all three last Saturday.

September 29, 2011 8:22 a.m.

Boys soccer drops two games vs. St. George

The Bonners Ferry boys soccer team was shut out in their last two games against St. George Friday and Tuesday with scores of 0-5 and 0-4.

September 29, 2011 8:21 a.m.

Badger varsity soccer girls 5-2 in league

The Badgers faced Priest River on Saturday and continued their success with another league win. The Badgers are now 6-2 in league play, placing them second in the league.

September 29, 2011 8:20 a.m.

Victim in grizzly attack was shot by friend

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A hunter attacked by a wounded grizzly in a Montana forest was killed not by the bear, but by a gunshot fired by a companion trying to save him, authorities said Friday.

September 29, 2011 8:19 a.m.

Former BFHS, BSU and UNLV coach Knap, 96, dies

One of the architects of the Boise State football program’s success died Saturday night.

Monday, September 26

September 26, 2011 6:02 a.m.

Hunter killed by a bullet not killed by grizzly

The Montana State Crime Lab medical examiner determined Friday that hunter Steve Stevenson, 39, was killed by a single gun shot wound to the chest rather than injuries from a grizzly attack on Sept. 16.

Thursday, September 22

September 22, 2011 6:37 a.m.

More about missing hikers found safe

When I heard my childhood friend Melody Braden was lost with Ray Sayers, I wanted to look for them. Alicia told me that a helicopter, and a long list people including Search and Rescue were already looking.

September 22, 2011 6:36 a.m.

An open letter to Senator Jim Risch:

You were recently sent a shrill letter from our Boundary County commissioners, dated Aug. 22, having to do with the shooting of a grizzly bear by local resident Jeremy Hill.

September 22, 2011 6:35 a.m.

Commissioner irked over grizzly email

Boundary County Commissioners were among many to receive an email Friday from John O'Connor, ower of Bonners Books, criticizing the "shrill" letter county commissioners sent to the Idaho Congressional Delegation and Governor Butch Otter Aug.on 22.

September 22, 2011 6:35 a.m.

Council incumbents face challengers

City elections are coming and Bonners Ferry Mayor Anderson faces a challenge.

September 22, 2011 6:34 a.m.

Mirror mirror, why do you lie?

I have it on good authority that one of my caveman ancestors was the first human to look in a mirror. The mirror was a still, clear pond and his reaction was the same as mine is now; who’s that ape with the hairy ears?

September 22, 2011 6:33 a.m.

Michael Lewis Roth

Michael Lewis Roth was taken home to heaven on Sept. 13 to be with his Lord.

September 22, 2011 6:31 a.m.

Watts waives prelim

A Bonners Ferry woman who worked for the International Selkirk Loop allegedly embezzled money in the form of checks from 2008 through 2010 will face charges in October.

September 22, 2011 6:31 a.m.

Birthday fire under control for now

Management of the 628-acre Birthday Fire, burning high up in the Smith Creek drainage since Sept. 5, was turned back over to the Bonners Ferry Ranger District Tuesday morning

September 22, 2011 6:29 a.m.

Wounded grizzly kills hunter on Idaho-Mont. border Eds: Updates with details and quotes.

A 39-year-old hunter killed by a wounded grizzly bear yelled out to draw the 400-pound male bear toward him in an effort to keep it from attacking his young hunting partner, the man’s family said.

September 22, 2011 6:28 a.m.

Locals react on grizzly attack

BONNERS FERRY — As news spread that a hunter had been attacked and killed by a grizzly bear on Buckhorn Mountain near the Idaho/Montana border, area residents reacted with shock and surprise.

September 22, 2011 6:26 a.m.

IFG works on bear identification

Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer Greg Johnson said that Friday’s fatal grizzly attack started with misidentification of a target.

September 22, 2011 6:23 a.m.

Badgers draw with Libby

On Monday senior midfielder Andre Zarate converted on a 16-yard shot off an assist from senior midfielder Daniel Palacios in the 50th minute Monday night to help the Bonners Ferry Boys’ soccer team to a 1–1 tie with the Libby Loggers at Lindberg Field.

September 22, 2011 6:22 a.m.