Stories for July 2013

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Wednesday, July 31

$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE AT RIVERSIDE AUTO FOR ONLY $25
July 31, 2013 2:11 a.m.

$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE AT RIVERSIDE AUTO FOR ONLY $25

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Saturday, July 27

Buy a Body Wrap for $25 and get one FREE!
July 27, 2013 2:05 a.m.

Buy a Body Wrap for $25 and get one FREE!

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Friday, July 26

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Hwy. 95 needs minor, major work

BONNERS FERRY — Three major improvements in the last 15 years have significantly decreased crashes on highways in the county.

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Yankees play hard at nations; end 1-3

Going into the last first round game, the Bonners Ferry Yankees had a 1-2 record at the Western Regional Championships in Irvine, Calif.

Flickers like their bugs
July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Flickers like their bugs

Living with wildlife takes on a new meaning when they begin to share your house. Ants and insects commonly infiltrate into a house and can be tolerated, but a larger, nosier animal can be annoying.

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

All-Class Reunion photo planned

By Kathryn Star Heart Huggins

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Idaho's state fruit ripening

y Phil Cooper

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Cheryl Lee Florea, 62

Cheryl Lee Florea, 62, passed away on July 3, 2013 in Great Falls, Mont. Cheryl was born on Aug. 25, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Theodore and Delores Metro.

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Officer files tort against city

BONNERS FERRY — A Bonners Ferry Police Officer contends he has been subjected to a hostile work environment after arresting the stepson of a fellow officer.

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Paying to recycle still a benefit at county landfill

By LAURA ROADY

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Unemployment up in Idaho

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rose two-tenths of a percentage point in June to 6.4 percent, despite strong growth in nonfarm jobs.

Nancy Starks Stephens
July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Nancy Starks Stephens

Nancy Starks Stephens of Mesa, Ariz., passed away, peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2013, following a long illness.

Thursday, July 25

Friday, July 19

July 19, 2013 11:04 a.m.

Restorium operating at a loss

BONNERS FERRY — A reduction in staff and an increase in rates are the recommendations to balance the budget at the Boundary County Restorium.

Marian Jean Langford, 69
July 19, 2013 11 a.m.

Marian Jean Langford, 69

Marian Jean Langford, 69, passed away peacefully with her husband of 50 years by her side on July 14, 2013.

Margaret Eleanor (Lynn) Urfer, 93
July 19, 2013 10:55 a.m.

Margaret Eleanor (Lynn) Urfer, 93

Margaret Eleanor (Lynn) Urfer, 93, of Bethlehem, Conn., passed away on July 5, 2013, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

July 19, 2013 10:54 a.m.

Night-time Copeland arson destroys barn and hay

BOUNDARY COUNTY — Around 2 a.m. on July 16, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office received reports of hay bales that were on fire near Copeland Road in the northern area of Boundary County.

July 19, 2013 10:52 a.m.

City wastewater capacity OK

By LAURA ROADY

July 19, 2013 10:49 a.m.

Principal positions change in school district

BONNERS FERRY — From the school board to administrators, new faces and familiar faces in new positions will greet students this fall.

Long Canyon Parker Ridge filled with surprises
July 19, 2013 10:44 a.m.

Long Canyon Parker Ridge filled with surprises

Four miles and 52 leg-burning switchbacks to reach the trail junction below the ridge.

Yankees  win Idaho championship
July 19, 2013 10:40 a.m.

Yankees win Idaho championship

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Little League players are making history this summer —first district champions, now state champions.

July 19, 2013 10:38 a.m.

Heads up soccer players

Registration deadline for Parks and Rec soccer is Saturday, July 27. Boys and girls ages 4-14 are encouraged to sign up. Practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Aug. 6 to Sept. 19 at the fairground fields. The younger kids will have a shorter season. Cost is $25.

2 Week Unlimited Tanning at boTANica, for only $18.00!
July 19, 2013 2:23 a.m.

2 Week Unlimited Tanning at boTANica, for only $18.00!

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Thursday, July 18

$20 Value at Now and Then Resale Boutique, for only $10!
July 18, 2013 2:22 a.m.

$20 Value at Now and Then Resale Boutique, for only $10!

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Tuesday, July 16

$40.00 Voucher at Merwin's Home & Garden for only $20.00!
July 16, 2013 2:04 a.m.

$40.00 Voucher at Merwin's Home & Garden for only $20.00!

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Friday, July 12

Richards  eighth at nationals
July 12, 2013 9 a.m.

Richards eighth at nationals

To become a double All-American in wrestling, Eli Richards, 10, placed in the top eight in both Greco-Roman and freestyle at a national tournament.

Eastport 4th a terrific time
July 12, 2013 9 a.m.

Eastport 4th a terrific time

The Hall Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary put on a great parade and potluck.

Ground squirrels have a few ounces on chipmunks
July 12, 2013 9 a.m.

Ground squirrels have a few ounces on chipmunks

Scampering among a rock pile on a high-alpine ridge, the golden-mantled ground squirrel stops to survey its surroundings from the highest rock.

July 12, 2013 9 a.m.

Boundary Commissioners sets town hall meeting

The Boundary County Commissioners will host a town hall meeting to take input from the community at the Boundary County Middle School cafeteria on Thursday, July 25.

July 12, 2013 9 a.m.

Girls win Hoopfest division

The Hash Slinging Slashers won bracket 197 on U.S. Bank 6 court during Hoopfest in Spokane.

Making the only paper hammer
July 12, 2013 9 a.m.

Making the only paper hammer

Reviving an art tool once popular from World War I to the 1960’s requires tinkering because there are no blueprints. As an artist her whole life, Denys Knight is familiar with tinkering to achieve the desired outcome.

July 12, 2013 9 a.m.

How can county assess taxes to repay fund?

I don’t understand how the county can assess a tax rate based on the need to repay the 80k taken from the Solid Waste Fund and given to Boundary Volunteer Ambulance.

Tuesday, July 9

$15.00 Value for $7.50 at Cafe Bodega in the Hope Marketplace.
July 9, 2013 2:08 a.m.

$15.00 Value for $7.50 at Cafe Bodega in the Hope Marketplace.

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Friday, July 5

Toad warts not contagious, just toxic
July 5, 2013 9 a.m.

Toad warts not contagious, just toxic

Movement in the garden soil caught my eye as I was preparing to plant seeds.

Rudy Selent, 82
July 5, 2013 9 a.m.

Rudy Selent, 82

Rudy Selent 82, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 24, 2013.

July 5, 2013 9 a.m.

McFadden retiring as district ranger

BONNERS FERRY — A new ranger will be overseeing the forest at the end of July. Six-year Bonners Ferry District Ranger Linda McFadden retired at the end of June from the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.

July 5, 2013 9 a.m.

Personnel cuts likely to have negative effect

In a time when Boundary County is desperately trying to maintain school enrollment and offer quality education with limited funding, two more blows are being threatened to one of our elementary schools.

Lysne, Hubbard scholarship recipients at Kootenai River Run
July 5, 2013 9 a.m.

Lysne, Hubbard scholarship recipients at Kootenai River Run

Following a week of rainy weather, Kootenai River Run organizers and participants were pleased to see ideal running conditions on the morning of June 22. Two-hundred and ten people finished the race, with 38 completing the 10K course and 172 finishing the 5K.

July 5, 2013 9 a.m.

Your support, $10 needed for Reunion

Do you like to visit people you haven’t seen in a long time; do you like to sit and listen to good music or maybe even get up and dance?

Knight designs new BFFD logo
July 5, 2013 9 a.m.

Knight designs new BFFD logo

BONNERS FERRY — As the fire trucks drive through the Fourth of July parade, look for the new logos on the Bonners Ferry Fire Department fire trucks.

Receive a $30.00 Voucher at Laughing Dog Brewing, for only $15.00!
July 5, 2013 6:29 a.m.

Receive a $30.00 Voucher at Laughing Dog Brewing, for only $15.00!

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Thursday, July 4

July 4, 2013 9 a.m.

Free sports physicals on Aug. 6

Each year physicals are required for students who are entering grades 7, 9, 11, and are participating in any sports, including cheerleading and dance.

$20.00 Coupon, at Not Too Shabby. . . Chic!      A Unique Boutique & Wine Bar, for only $10!
July 4, 2013 2:17 a.m.

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Wednesday, July 3

July 3, 2013 1:32 p.m.

Boundary Hospital tops

Recently, I had complications from a surgery and needed immediate medical care. I was taken to Boundary Community Hospital for help. The level of care that I received there was exceptional.

July 3, 2013 1:28 p.m.

Old stories wanted

Do you have favorite memories of going to school back in the ‘good old days’? Wagon rides to school or one-room school house stories?

July 3, 2013 1:25 p.m.

Farm Tour highlights innovation, local businesses

BONNERS FERRY — Innovation is thriving in Boundary County and local businesses are supporting each other.

July 3, 2013 1:19 p.m.

Summer reading program

Open a treasure trove of adventure and find hidden gems by reading during the summer reading program at the Boundary County Library starting on Wednesday, June 19.

July 3, 2013 1:17 p.m.

Free meals

Free meals are available for youth during summer vacation through the Summer Food Service program.

July 3, 2013 1:12 p.m.

Painted turtles are homebodies

Painted turtle seeking place to lay eggs

July 3, 2013 1:04 p.m.

Register online for SWISH

One month until basketball players slam dunk on Main Street during the sixth annual SWISH tournament.

July 3, 2013 1:01 p.m.

Kickball tournament July 4

Gather together a team and register to play in the first July Fourth Kickball Tournament.

July 3, 2013 12:58 p.m.

Prepare to get dusted

BONNERS FERRY — The plume of dust behind vehicles driving on gravel roads will be wide-spread this summer due to limited funding for dust abatement.

More than $1,200 raised in charity flag football game
July 3, 2013 12:54 p.m.

More than $1,200 raised in charity flag football game

I would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time to make this year’s US Customs vs. Border Patrol charity flag football game happen. I know that the Bliss family was overwhelmed with the support from our community coming together to help their family.

Kildeer protect eggs by faking injury
July 3, 2013 12:43 p.m.

Kildeer protect eggs by faking injury

The loud piercing “kill-dee” or “dee-dee-dee” call of the aptly named killdeer alerts all to the presence of predators or a disturbance.

Willam Alex 'Bill' Stockman, 85
July 3, 2013 12:39 p.m.

Willam Alex 'Bill' Stockman, 85

William Alex “Bill” Stockman, 85, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Melvin Britt Branch, 84
July 3, 2013 12:35 p.m.

Melvin Britt Branch, 84

Melvin Britt Branch, 84, passed away peacefully at his North Idaho home on June 22, 2013.

Elana Gail (Carpenter) Karl, 58
July 3, 2013 12:23 p.m.

Elana Gail (Carpenter) Karl, 58

Elana Gail Karl (Carpenter), 58, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, grandmother and loyal friend to so many, peacefully slipped away from her loved ones on June 4, 2013.

Faye Vinion Hummel Pinson, 81
July 3, 2013 10:44 a.m.

Faye Vinion Hummel Pinson, 81

Faye Vinion Hummel Pinson, 81,passed quietly on Thursday, June 6, 2013 after many years of suffering with severe dementia. Faye was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister and loved by her extended family.

William Lee 'Bill' West
July 3, 2013 10:41 a.m.

William Lee 'Bill' West

William Lee ‘Bill’ West made his way home to Cowboy Heaven, passing away peacefully at his home on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.

Gary J. Wittgenstein
July 3, 2013 10:38 a.m.

Gary J. Wittgenstein

Gary J. Wittgenstein fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

Carter Davis, 67
July 3, 2013 10:35 a.m.

Carter Davis, 67

Carter Davis, 67 died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his home in Moyie Springs, Idaho.

July 3, 2013 10:32 a.m.

Naples parents object to combo classes

BONNERS FERRY — Third grade students at Naples Elementary will start the school year off like never before — in two separate classes.

July 3, 2013 10:29 a.m.

Future of highway through South Hill congested

BONNERS FERRY — After the school bell rings, Highway 95 on the South Hill is bumper to bumper from the stoplight to Super 1 Foods some days.

July 3, 2013 10:07 a.m.

Solid science needed for Selkirk grizzlies

BONNERS FERRY — Less than one percent of all species listed under the Endangered Species Act have been delisted in the last 40 years. Will the Selkirk, Cabinet and Yaak grizzly bears ever join those ranks?

July 3, 2013 9:47 a.m.

First proof of bear movement

For the first time, movement of a grizzly bear between the Selkirk Mountains and the Cabinet Mountains has been officially documented through DNA analysis.

July 3, 2013 9:38 a.m.

County to repay $80,000 loan

BONNERS FERRY — The $80,000 borrowed from the Boundary County Solid Waste Department to establish the Boundary County Ambulance Service District needs to be repaid within the same fiscal year.

July 3, 2013 9:27 a.m.

Celebrate a small town, All-American holiday

BONNERS FERRY — Celebrate Fourth of July with family, friends and neighbors at several events throughout the county. With the heat wave this week, don’t forget to pack sunscreen and plenty of water.

Dinner for 4 from Pend Oreille Pasta & Wine, for ONLY $8.00!
July 3, 2013 5:05 a.m.

Dinner for 4 from Pend Oreille Pasta & Wine, for ONLY $8.00!

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Monday, July 1

$50 Value at Vanderford's Books & Office Products FOR ONLY $30!
July 1, 2013 5 a.m.

$50 Value at Vanderford's Books & Office Products FOR ONLY $30!

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