Stories for January 2014

Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, in her column of last week referred to Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s State of the State address and his recommendations on how the state should spend its money, emphasizing the governor’s plans to replenish some of the education funding we have had to cut over the past several years because of the economy.

January 24, 2014 9:45 a.m.

New events

January 24, 2014 9:36 a.m.

Ongoing events

January 24, 2014 9:28 a.m.

Sylvia Ann Ruebeling, 61

Sylvia Ann Ruebeling, 61, of Englewood, Florida, passed away in her home Sat. Jan. 11, 2014, after a two-year battle with breast cancer.

January 24, 2014 9:27 a.m.

Virginia Massey, 73,

Virginia (Ginny) Massey, 73, passed away on Jan.11, in Kingsport, Tenn. A longtime resident of Bonners Ferry, she first moved to the area in 1965, and was a co-founder of The Academy of the Rockies. After a time away, she returned to her beloved North Idaho in 1993 to make it her home once again.

January 24, 2014 9:21 a.m.

Robert 'Bob' Bosworth, 73

Robert Walter (Bob) Bosworth,73, passed away unexpectedly on Jan, 17, 2014, at his Bonners Ferry home.

January 24, 2014 9:17 a.m.

Upcoming Badger games

Support the Badgers at these upcoming games.

January 24, 2014 8 a.m.

Badgers dominate C'dA Charter at home

BONNERS FERRY — Ahead 42-7 at the half thanks to their half-court trap defense, the Badgers boys coasted to an easy home court victory over Coeur D’Alene Charter Tuesday, Jan. 14.

January 20, 2014 8 a.m.

Woody's carries on location's history

By LAURA ROADY

January 18, 2014 8 a.m.

Felony DUI reduced due to 'dumb' law

SANDPOINT — A Priest River man charged with a felony drunken driving charge after crashing his snowmobile pleaded guilty Wednesday to a reduced charge, court records show.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Be aware of latest telephone scam

y Mike Meier

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Maxine M. Cassal, 79

Maxine M. (Jones) Cassal, 79, also known as “Maggie,” left this world to be with her Heavenly Father, on Jan. 7, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Boys handily defeat Spartans

PRIEST RIVER — Down one point after the first quarter Saturday, Jan. 11, the Badger boys’ varsity basketball team turned up defensive pressure and seized the lead in the second. They held it the rest of the game and went on to win 57-43 over the Spartans.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Governor's comments on education encouraging

As is the tradition, on Monday Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter laid out his agenda for the 2014 session of the Idaho Legislature.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Commission seeks advice on P&Z proposal

BONNERS FERRY With the potential of discriminating against businesses, Boundary County Commissioners decided to seek legal advice on a zoning amendment before closing a public hearing.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Yoder's Discount Grocery open for business after move

By AARON BOHACHEK

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

MLK closures

The following will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

State faces tough budget year

BOISE — Processes in the Idaho Legislature’s joint budget committee may seem stuck in an arcane world of finance wonks. They might look hopelessly entangled in an uncertainty mirrored by the gray sandstone facade of the state Capitol building.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Northern Lights offers scholarships

The Northern Lights’ (NLI) Board of Directors has authorized 10 $500 scholarships to be awarded this year.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Marjorie Dale Day, 63

Marjorie Dale Day passed away on Jan. 11, 2014, near Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

First baby born Jan. 6 in Sandpoint

BONNERS FERRY — Born on Jan. 6, Abel James Asher-Webb became the first baby of Boundary County in 2014.

January 17, 2014 8 a.m.

Lady Badgers drop game to Spartans

By NICK IVIE

January 16, 2014 11:19 a.m.

Be wary of utility scam

SANDPOINT — Police are warning consumers to be on guard in light of a scam targeting utility customers.

January 16, 2014 11:10 a.m.

County announces road weight limits

SANDPOINT — With warmer temperatures, weight limits may be imminent on some county roads.

January 16, 2014 11:05 a.m.

Bonner County man dies from flu complications

By CAMERON RASMUSSON

January 16, 2014 11:02 a.m.

Community gathers to honor Lyon

SANDPOINT — As he walked into a coffee shop, the man turned around and asked why everyone was downtown, why there were so many flags.

January 16, 2014 10:15 a.m.

Lodgepole pine on Kinnikinnick schedule

On Saturday, January 25, 2014, the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society presentation, co-sponsored by the City of Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, will feature Chris Schnepf, Professor and Area Extension Educator in Forestry for the University of Idaho.

January 13, 2014 8 a.m.

Conservation Stewardship deadline Feb. 7

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the deadline for new enrollments in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for fiscal year 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS through Feb. 7, 2014 for fiscal year 2014 funding.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Donalda Jean 'Donnie' (MacDonald) Howard, 91

Donalda Jean “Donnie” (MacDonald) Howard, 91, of Richmond, Va., died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Roger H. Halverson, 73

Roger H. Halverson of Castle Rock, Wash., passed away on Dec. 22, 2013, at the Hospice Care Center with Charlene, his wife of 51 years, and his children at his side.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Thieves take donation money

BONNERS FERRY — A recent theft at a downtown business included more than store money but also donation money for the new playground at Memorial Park.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

James Jay Sanborn, 20

James Jay Sanborn, 20, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2014.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Clifford Andrew 'Cliff' Clifton, 86

Clifford Andrew ‘Cliff’ Clifton, 86, passed away at his home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Dec. 29, 2013.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Chickadees survival tacticians

One of the most loyal visitors to bird feeders are chickadees.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Douglas Keith DeBoer

On Sunday Dec. 22, 2013, Douglas Keith DeBoer returned home to his heavenly Father.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Ellen Carrithers, 87

Ellen Dell Carrithers, 87, passed away of natural causes while surrounded by family on Dec. 23, 2013, at the Hospice House in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

January 10, 2014 8 a.m.

Missing Naples man dies from hypothermia

BONNERS FERRY — A number of volunteers gathered Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Naples General Store to continue the search for 20-year-old James Sanborn, of Bonners Ferry, who went missing Jan. 1 after walking away from a friend’s house on Sandy Ridge Road near Naples.