Thursday, April 26
Candidates forum to be held at KRI April 27
A state and local candidates forum, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 27, at the Kootenai River Inn.
Josephine Svendsbye Poindexter, 83
Josephine Svendsbye Poindexter, 83, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on March 9, 2012, after an extended illness.
Buck Crum
Buck Crum was born on Aug. 3, 1924, in Monroe, Mich., and passed away on April 18, 2012 in Hayden, Idaho.
Juanita Ann Matlock, 60
Juanita Ann Matlock, 60, passed away on April 23, 2012 in the Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Head-on accident occurs on 95
A two vehicle head-on collision 10:25 p.m. Saturday U.S. 95 at Kootenai Trail Road holding up traffic for about tow hours.
Fourth to be a blast: fireworks ordered
Gary Leonard, chief of the Paradise Valley Fire Department, said he has the fireworks ordered and plans are in the works for an outstanding Fourth of July this summer.
Caribou meeting Saturday at BFHS
Boundary County Commissioners emind the community that there will be another public information meeting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday April 28, at the library at Bonners Ferry High School.
Girls lose two games against Lake City JV
The Bonners Ferry High School Badgers softball team had two close losses Saturday in a double-header against Lake City’s junior varsity in Coeur d’Alene.
Invernon shines at international wrestling competition
Already boasting two Idaho state championships and several national All-American honors, Bonners Ferry junior wrestler Blaine Invernon accomplished something earlier this month that moves straight to the top of his ever-growing résumé.
Boys split double-header vs. Lake City JV squad
The Badger baseball team traveled to Coeur Alene last Saturday and earned a split with the Lake City junior varsity squad.
The Pearl to host open mic night, jam on Friday
Grab that guitar, or drums, or fiddle, warm up that voice, go over that poem, story, or comedy act and head to the Pearl Theater.
Moyie to exceed flood stage by Friday
The Moyie River is expected to exceed flood stage Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, according to Boundary County Emergency Incident Commander Bob Graham.
Kootenai Tribal Dancers
Valley View Elementary and Boundary County Middle School students, parents and teachers received a performance given by the Kootenai Tribal Dancers, drum beats of Iron Horse, and the storytelling of renowned storyteller, counselor, trainer and healer Gene Tagaban.
Thursday, April 19
James D. Fries, 58
James D. Fries, 58, passed away at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho after a courageous three year battle with cancer.
Wayne W. 'JJ' Williams
On April 7, 2012, the light in our lives got a little dimmer as we experienced the loss of our dedicated and loving husband, loving father, soft-hearted grandpa, caring brother and son-in-law, and true life-long friend. Wayne W. “JJ” Williams rode out of our lives doing what he loved — riding his motorcycle with the love of his life and soul mate, Kelli.
Details of sister's life not pertinent
In March’s “Progress Updates 2012” an article was printed about my sister Christine Lott.
MarieJoy Becquart (Obermayer), 74
MarieJoy Becquart (Obermayer), 74, passed away at her home in Moyie Springs, Idaho, on April 11, 2012.
BVA: Budget cutbacks, training causes costs to rise
Editor’s note: This information is provided by the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Inc. (BVA) Board of Directors.
Clarence Bud Alton Roberts
Clarence “Bud” Alton Roberts passed away at his home in Hoquiam, on Sunday April 8 2012.
Lacrosse club drops games
The Bonners Ferry Lacrosse Club Warriors lost the first three games of the season to the top three teams in the North Idaho’s Lacrosse League.
Wet weather causes worries
The Northern Panhandle region has received a record amount of precipitation for March and the colder weather could pose a problem for flooding.
Boys drop double header against Timberlake
The weather cooperated Saturday when the Bonners Ferry High School Badgers a played double header against Timberlake.
Girls drop two games
The Bonners Ferry High School girls Badgers softball team is at a 4-5-1 record so far this season.
Kaniksu Health greets clients like they are family
Kanisku Health Services in Bonners Ferry refer to themselves as a family medical home rather than an office.
Three tracksters win 2 events each
Jacob Callister, Micah Krmpotich and Rock Stapley each won two events at the Freeman Invitational track meet Saturday.
Benkula takes Bonners' police chief helm
Twin Falls Idaho native, father of eight and new Bonners Ferry Chief of Police Steve Benkula is on the job.
Annexation challenge endures
SANDPOINT — A petition challenging the city of Bonners Ferry’s annexation of 77 parcels was spared a premature death on Wednesday.
Monday, April 16
Setting Steve Tanner straight on services
Dear Editor,
Man killed when bike collides with deer
A Moyie Springs man was killed when the motorcycle he was driving was struck collided with a deer while driving on Highway 2 Saturday evening.
Kenneth A. (Kenny) Brunger, 60
Kenneth A. (Kenny) Brunger, 60 of Bonners Ferry, died April 1, 2012, following a brief illness.
Guthrie, Caroline Carrie Kovar
Guthrie, Caroline Carrie Kovar, lost her courageous and heroic battle with pancreatic cancer on March 28, 2012.
Fanny Lou Lilly, 81
Fanny Lou Lilly, 81 of Pahala, Hawaii, passed away on March 31, 2012 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Story on boxing club well received
After being born and raised in Bonners Ferry I left but receive the paper and read it every week.
Kids get a kick out of Easter egg hunts
The annual Lion’s Easter Egg Hunt had about 100 kids show up for Easter egg picking.
Badger girls 2-2-1 on season
The Badgers girls softball have finally rung out their fields and are out there playing ball last week.
Badgers drop season opener
The Bonners Ferry Baseball team finally got on the field for a game this year after having the first 9 games cancelled due to weather.
Bernice (Jacobsen) Figg, 96
Bernice (Jacobsen) Figg, 96, passed away on April 6, 2012, at the Community Restorium in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Patsy Elizabeth (Hammell) Turner
Beloved wife, mother and sisterm Patsy Elizabeth (Hammell) Turner, born Aug. 24, 1932, died on Friday, March 3, 2012.
Graham: County flooding far from over
Emergency Incident commander Bob Graham says residents need to prepare for more flooding problems in the weeks ahead.
Monday, April 2
Ron Maggi
A loving father and husband, Ronald G. Maggi, 76, of Troy Mont., passed away Friday, March 23, 2012, in Libby.
First Robotics Team to compete in world championship
Team 2130 Alpha + is grateful the community for its overwhelming support and are now qualified through their master earned a place to represent Bonners Ferry at the World Championship.
Rain cancels athletic events
It isn’t surprising with the National Weather Service predicting this could be the wettest March in years for north Idaho, that spring sports have been interrupted.
Hoisington wins DYW
Aaramie Hoisington was crowned Distinguished Young Woman for Bonners Ferry.
Flooding possible
The National Weather Service issued warnings that atmospheric models from north central Idaho through northwest Montana Friday through Saturday look wet.
Love of boxing inspires man to try MMA cage fighting
Living by his mantra, mentally ready, physically prepared, civil in mind and savage at heart, Kevin James, 29, is making his way into Mixed Martial Arts fighting.
Caribou comment period extended
In February Booundary County Commissioner Ron Smith formally requested for an extension for comment and two public hearings regarding critical habitat.
Biggest Idaho heroin bust made locally
Two drug busts in the city limits led to one of the largest seizures of heroine in Idaho’s history, according to court records.
