Thursday, February 23
Should Boundary Volunteer Ambulance Association become a county wide taxing district?
Maxine Ann Chappell
Maxine Ann Chappell, 90, of Priest River left her loving family on Feb. 14 2012, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Also lost in the accident was Maxine's dear friend Mary Page.
John Roger Lee Abeyta
John “Roger” Lee Abeyta, 61, went to forever be with the Lord on Feb. 11, 2012, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with family by his side.
Olive Francis Parkin
Olive Francis Parkin, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Invernon gunning for second state wrestling title
He won a state title as a freshman, a rare feat at any level of wrestling, before finishing second last year as a sophomore.
Pinkerton seeks comission seat
Lee Pinkerton, a resident of Bonners Ferry, has announced his Republican bid for the District 1 position on the Boundary County Board of Commissioners.
Smith announcement too long for space
I put a lot of thought and effort into what I wanted to say in announcing my desire to continue serving the people of Boundary County as county commissioner; how much I appreciate the people I work with every day, what has been accomplished and the challenges that lie ahead. I wanted every word to count, so I ran it by several media-savvy people to ensure it met journalistic standards.
Boys drop game 51-63
On Saturday the Badgers traveled to St. Maries and lost in a 63-51 final score.
Badgers 45, Lakeland 19
The eighth grade girls badgers are still tearing up the court and beat Lakeland last week with a score of 45-19.
Texting ban up for debate
BOISE (AP) — A proposed texting-while-driving ban for Idaho is headed to debate in the House, after senators agreed stricter limits on smart phones behind the wheel of a car would make people safer on the roads.
It's time to walk like a penguin
Which will be in Bonners Ferry first the Special Olympics Idaho Penguin Plunge 2012 or spring?
County to consider ambulance district
Boundary County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to hear citizen concern on whether to create a county wide taxing district for Boundary Volunteer Ambulance.
Donna Utter
Donna Utter, 70, passed away at her home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Arrangements are to be announced and full obituary to follow.
Roger L Guthrie, 81
Roger L Guthrie, 81, passed away on Feb. 20, 2012, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
City starts over again in hiring new police chief
Based upon legal counsel’s advice, the city of Bonners Ferry has re-posted the chief of police position.
Thursday, February 16
Horatio Gene Stalcup
Horatio Gene Stalcup passed away Saturday Feb. 11, 2012, at the Kootenai Medical Center.
John Roger Abeyta
John Roger Abeyta passed away Feb. 11, 2012 in Coeur d'Alene. Services will be announced.
Major Ryan Robinson named commander of Idaho Guard Lewiston
SANDPOINT — Ryan Robinson’s recent life has has been a balancing act.
Derrick John Meister
Derrick John Meister died on Feb. 8, 2012 at the age of 21. Derrick was born on Oct. 27, 1990 in Eureka, Calif.
Raffle winners
From left are Donna Huddleston and Dora Vandenberg next to the baskets they won at the Friends of the Rrestorium Valentine’s Day raffle held at Aitkin Foods. The two ladies were very excited to be chosen and are looking forward to the Friends of the Restorium’s next raffle as Mother’s Day approaches. All proceeds go the to help the Friends of the Restorium with projects to keep the Restorium up to date and in ship shape.
Boys second in tournament
The Boundary County Middle School boys basketball team traveled to Timberlake on Feb. 11 taking second in the tournament, winning two out of three games.
8th grade girls second at St. Maries invite
Taking second place in St. Maries the eighth grade girls basketball team traveled to St. Maries Feb. 11, to play in the Invitational Tournament.
Maxine Cordelia Kucera
Maxine Cordelia Kucera, passed away peacefully at the Boundary County Community Hospital Extended Care Facility Feb. 5, 2012.
Capurso to make Dist. A seat bid
Boundary County businesswoman Donna Capurso formally announced her candidacy Thursday for a seat in Idaho’s House of Representatives.
Larry Lannigan
Larry Lannigan, 76, passed away Jan. 25, 2012, at his home in Caldwell, Idaho from complications associated with Parkinson's disease
Smith plans to run again
Boundary County Commission Chair Ron Smith Friday formally announced his intent to continue to serve the citizens of Boundary County.
Wrestlers take first in JV tournament
Thirteen Bonners Ferry Badger wrestlers traveled to Coeur d'Alene Saturday, to a J.V. tournament and brought home two firsts; three seconds; and three third places.
TransCanada gifts Mt. Hall FD with $20,000
Hall Mt. Volunteer Fire Association Inc., received a $20,000 check from TransCanada in January to go toward finishing the Hall Mt. No. 3 station.
Jerald B. Rainey
Jerald B. Rainey passed away on Feb. 10, at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after a long and hard struggle with prostate cancer with mastitis to his bones.
Janice K. White
Janice K. White passed away Feb. 10, 2012 in Lewiston, Idaho. A full obituary will follow. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Gene Clayton Envik, 82
Gene Clayton Envik, 82, as Gene would put it, “expired from too many birthdays,” on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Art Neumayer
Art Neumayer passed away at his home in Orofino Jan. 29, 2012. He was 88.
BFHS FIRST in robotics competition
Bonners Ferry High school Robotics team are participating in a competition broadcasted by NASA, said teacher Ed Katz.
Theft of accident sign puts motorists at risk
During an accident on the north hill on the evening of Feb. 8, an “Accident Ahead” sign was stolen as crews tried to help the victims of the accident.
Tuesday, February 14
City of Bonners Ferry Chief of Police reposted at job service
The City of Bonners Ferry has re-posted the Bonners Ferry Chief of Police position to replace former Chief Rick Alonzo who retired in December.
Thursday, February 9
Harvey Scott
Beloved husband and father, Harvey Scott, passed away on Jan. 30, 2012 in Colville at the age of 87.
Don Barton
Don Barton passed away on Jan. 28, at the age of 73 in Yuma, Ariz.
Clyde Dwain Stone
Clyde Dwain Stone (89) passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Cordeela Maxine Kucera
Cordeela Maxine Kucera, passed away peacefully at the Boundary County Community Hospital Extended Care Facility Feb. 5, 2012. Services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 in the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry.
Restorium Friends brighten facility's interior, exterior for residents
In 2011 the Friends of the Restorium were busy again helping raise funds to make significant improvements to the Restorium facility.
Sdpt. educator to take BFHS football coach helm
SANDPOINT — Feeling like he was ready to be a head football coach, former Sandpoint defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Casey McLaughlin was named the new head football coach at Bonners Ferry High School on Monday.
Border Patrol building to open in May
Anyone who regularly drivies north on Highway 95 likely has noticed the ongoing construction of a large facility at Three-mile.
Boys drop game to St. Maries
On Feb. 4 the visiting St. Maries outscored the Badgers 70-50 at Bonners Ferry High School.
8th grade girls defeat Lakeland
On Feb.1, the girls eighth-grade basketball team played the team from Lakeland beating them 42-18.
Wrestlers 2nd in local tourney
Bonners Ferry Badger Wrestlers took second place in their own tournament Saturday.
City hires new police chief/council will make final decision Feb. 13
A new Bonners Ferry Police Chief has been chosen to replace former chief Rick Alonzo.
Girls narrowly lose to Timberlake
The varsity girls baketball team lost to TImberlake at districts at Lakeland High School on Tuesday with a score of 46-40.
Thursday, February 2
Dedeicated to North Bench
North Bench Volunteer Fire Department volunteer firefighters were recognized Saturday for their dedication of service. From left, Aspen Wheeler recieved Firefighter of the Year award, Gus Jackson recieved Officer of the Year award and David Koon 15 Years of Service award.
Delaney buys Boundary Abstract
Sharlene Delaney went to work for the late Pete Wilson’s law firm more than 31 years ago.
TransCanada purchases support truck for BF fire dept.
The city of Bonners Ferry Fire Department received a donation from TransCanada in the amount of $4,000 to help purchase an emergency response vehicle.
ISP reminds drivers to slow down
With the recent winter storms have come many vehicle accidents.
District files suit over sidewalks at high school
The Boundary County School District started legal proceedings last year against Walker Construction and Longwell and Trapp Architects, according to BCSD Superintendent Richard Conley.
Man OK to stand trial in Old's murder
A Naples man charged with the second-degree murder of Anna Old passed a competency evaluation and will face a judge for the crime.
Two teens charged with Pro-X burglary
Pro-X employees opened the store Tuesday morning to find it had been burglarized.
Men held for theft of woman's purse
A man entered Papa Byrd’s Bistro Thursday night shortly after closing and tried to steal a purse belonging to an employee.
Suspect sought in Zips break-in
Late Thursday night after Zips closed, someone broke into the restaurant through the drive-through-window.
Wrestlers place 6th in Cd'A tournament
Bonners Ferry Badger Wrestlers bring home sixth place in the Coeur d’Alene Tournament Friday and Saturday.
Boundary Middle School girls win three games in a row
Texting bill moves to hearing
BOISE (AP) — Lawmakers are making another run at banning texting while driving after legislation in past sessions stalled.
Wolf hunt closed in Montan
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana officials are closing down wolf hunting in parts of northwestern Montana bordering Glacier National Park after hunters filled the area’s two-animal quota.
Girls 6-9 overall, 2-3 in league
The Bonners Ferry High School girls varsity basketball team traveled all last week and came out winning two games and losing two.
IFG seeks grant to improve Dawson access
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is applying for an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation grant to improve public fishing access at Dawson Lake in Boundary County.
"Backyard Forests" Workshop
A three-hour workshop titled “Backyard Forests” is coming to local University of Idaho Extension offices.
Boys upset Timberlake
The Bonners Ferry Badger boys varsity team upset Timberlake on the Tiger’s home court Saturday, Jan. 28, with a score of 59-52.
