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Bird nests range from simple to elaborate

Just when I think the robin can’t hold any more grass in its beak, it leans over and picks up one more piece before flying to a nearby tree. Without any guidance, the robin knows exactly what materials to collect to build its nest and how to construct its nest.

DYW Saturday at BFHS

BONNERS FERRY — Anika Blackmore will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 26 as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry to welcome a new recipient of the title.

Candidate forum Saturday

The Boundary County Middle School cafeteria will be the site of candidate forum at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Badger golf team gets in the swing with blustery meets

The Badger golf team attended an Intermountain League tournament hosted by Timberlake at Twin Lakes Village Golf Course Thursday, April 10.

Burn permits required starting May 10 in town or out

BONNERS FERRY— Closed fire season in Idaho begins May 10 and extends through Oct. 20 each year.

Tennis League starts May 6

Love tennis? League play starts May 6. Contact Tim or Jenn at 267-7749 for more information or to sign up.

Work begins on Memorial playgrounds

Thank you to BF police for making town safe

Say no to TPA

Supports Ahrens

Libraries contribute to communities

My husband and I live in Sagle, but subscribe to the Bonners Ferry Herald. Our daughter and son-in-law work and reside in Bonners Ferry and so we enjoy learning about what is going on north of us.

Robert Harlan Lawson, 88

Robert Harlan Lawson, 88, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2014, at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Board looks to revamp drug policies

BONNERS FERRY — After a string of drug busts at Bonners Ferry schools, parents and administrators are looking to toughen up school policies concerning drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

Appreciate vet's office

On Sunday evening, March 30, my wife and I were faced with a decision that I would not wish on anyone. Our 14 year old dog, who had been a member of our family since she was seven weeks old was in dire physical distress. Although we knew this day would come it did not make it any easier. We had to make the decision to put her down, as she was suffering greatly.

Arthur J. Brasher

Arthur J. Brasher, 74, passed away on April 6, 2014, at his home near Naples, Idaho.

Sign up for spring soccer

ONNERS FERRY — Sign-up/registration for the Bonners Ferry spring soccer season has started.

Violet “Vi” Robertson, 91

Funeral services for Violet “Vi” Robertson, 91, of Mellette are scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Northwestern United Methodist Church in Mellette.

Lois F. Johnson, 70

Lois F. Johnson, 70, passed away on March 20, 2014, in Davenport, Wash. Her home was in Creston, Wash. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Swedish Cemetery, Davenport, Wash., with Pastor Guy Schmielau and Don Johnson, officiating. A potluck lunch will be provided after the ceremony.

Don J. Hoagland, 80

Don J. Hoagland, 80, died on April 1, 2014, at Crescent Healthcare in Yakima, Wash.

NEW EVENTS

Annie Mae Vernon, 93

Annie Mae Vernon, 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Softball team plays seven games in six days

By LAUREN BARTOE

ONGOING EVENTS

Caterpillars utilize a variety of tactics to stay alive

As a slow-moving, plump morsel, caterpillars are an ideal target for a predator’s meal. However, caterpillars still exist because they have developed means to escape detection from predators or ward off predators.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday

Heroes to Hired Job Fair April 24

ONGOING EVENTS

New library not needed here

        The headline story in the March 20 Bonners Ferry Herald was regarding a library bond that will be on our May election ballot. I urge you to vote against this bond.

Spring wildflowers bring first splash of color

As the weather warms, signs of spring are everywhere--green grass, emerging larch needles and spring wildflowers. The burst of color from spring wildflowers is a welcome sight after winter.

Drug raid nets eight

BONNERS FERRY — More than a half-dozen people were arrested on various charges after a Monday afternoon drug raid at several Bonners Ferry locations.

Badgers golf team off to Timberlake

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry High School golf coach and Mirror Lake Golf course manager Ralph Lotspeich is busy getting ready for golf season.

Build the new library; community needs it

When I picked up the Herald several weeks ago I saw what the new Library could look like and was thrilled. In the same breath I was disappointed knowing that our community would not look at it as quantum growth.

Boundary County hosts Earth Day Fair

BONNERS FERRY —The Boundary County Fairgrounds will host the Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Boundary County men indicted for bank larceny

BOISE — Nathan Paul Davenport, 34, and Matthew Taber Annable, 39, both formerly of Bonners Ferry, were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Boise for multiple bank larcenies, conspiracy, and use of a deadly weapon during a felony offense, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced.

Winona “Winnie” Christine Hill, 92

Winona “Winnie” Christine Hill, 92, kind and gracious mother, grandmother, and friend was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2014.

Lula Mae Moorehead, 94

Lula Mae Moorehead, 94, passed peacefully away with her loving son by her side. She will be fondly remembered by those whose lives she touched.

Lois Faye (Brubaker) Johnson, 70

Lois Faye (Brubaker) Johnson, 70, passed away March 20, 2014. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 11 a.m. at the Swedish Cemetery in Davenport, Wash.

Arthur J. Brasher, 74

Arthur J. Brasher, 74, passed away at his Naples, Idaho, area home on April 6, 2014.

Badgers beat Kellogg during a rainy game

By TOM TURPIN

Robert Jordan Marchel

Dear friend Robert Jordan Marchel passed away March 21, 2014, at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Wash., surrounded by friends.

Ervin Jantz, 89

Ervin Jantz, 89, was born on Feb. 3, 1925, to Daniel B. and Adell Gunda (Yost) Jantz on the plains of Copeland, Kan.

Lula M. Moorehead, 94

Lula M. Moorehead, 94, passed away on March 29, 2014, at Aces Elder Care in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Sharon Merrifield, 73

Sharon Merrifield, 73, passed away at her home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

County grants mud bog permit

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Smoking kits available

In recognition of National Public Health Week in April, Panhandle Health District (PHD) will give no cost Tobacco Quit Kits filled with goodies and resources to people who turn in their tobacco.

Internet down in three counties

COEUR d’ALENE — An Internet outage occurred for several hours on Tuesday after a fiber optic line was cut near Stateline.

CAP has local energy funds available

LEWISTON – Community Action Partnership announced that it still has funding for the 2013-2014 Low Income Home Energy Assistance program.

Fioravanti announces senate candidacy

Christian Fioravanti of Bonners Ferry has officially announced his candidacy for the District 1 State Senate seat.

Library sets bond meetings

ONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County Library will host a series of weekly public meetings beginning Monday, April 14 and continuing through Monday, May 19 to provide county residents ample opportunity to learn all the details of the proposed library expansion project.

Forest Service hires supervisor

MISSOULA — Faye Krueger, regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service Northern Region, announced today the selection of Chris Savage as the supervisor of the Kootenai National Forest.

Constitution party ballot to be issued

SANDPOINT — A third ballot will be available to Bonner and Boundary county voters when they head to the polls for the May 20 primary election.The presence of two Constitution party candidates in the race for District 1 state senator is prompting the issuance of a Constitution Party ballot to voters.