Wednesday, May 28
Dorice (Dottie) Leilani Urbin Thompson Bauman, 80
Friday, May 23
Derailment snarls train, destroys BNSF track sections
By AARON BOHACHEK
City revs up Jamboree
BONNERS FERRY — The Rod Benders Car Club of Bonners Ferry will hold their 14th annual Borders Three Jamboree Car Show in downtown Bonners Ferry from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 7.
Library bond fails, county incumbents win
Police arrest bomb threat suspect
By MIKE MEIER
BCMS track teams first in districts
NEW EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 23
Hummingbirds feed on more than nectar
Are you happy with the outcome of the May 20 primary?
ONGOING CALENDAR
Thursday, May 22
Joyce Trueblood, 83
Joyce Trueblood passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Friday, May 16
Vote no on library
If having connections with the world government promoting Gates Foundation isn’t enough to convince any good American to vote no on the monstrous proposal for a new library, “partnering” with federal and state agencies certainly should be.
Elect Larson as next county treasurer
Your vote for Sue Larson as Boundary County Treasurer is the best choice for our community. Between Sue’s job at plywood sales, Sims Implement, Moyie Springs Mill and her present position in the treasurer’s office, she has been employed continuously as a bookkeeper or accountant for 34 years.
Larson best for treasurer
Sue Larson is campaigning to be the next Boundary County Treasurer. I encourage you to vote for Sue. I had the opportunity to work with Sue for many years and found her to be trustworthy, hardworking, dependable, honest and a person who holds herself to a high ethical business and professional standard.
Library project puts cart before the horse
The library cart before the horse.
Supports Bonners Ferry Library center
y Aaron Bohachek
Your vote is a vote for Idaho's future
f you are tired of voting for the “lesser of two evils” when it’s time to go to the polls, you should be pleased with the slate of true conservative Republican candidates.
Naples school can be kept open
Let’s work together and keep Naples school open!
Court opens way for gay marriage in Idaho
Editor's note: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay following this decision and for now gay marriage in Idaho is on hold.
Hiatt named Community Star
BONNERS FERRY — Each fall, around October, Panhandle State Bank chooses a worthy community-minded individual from nominees to receive the Community Star Award. Linda Hiatt, the 2013 winner, spent the winter in warmer climates so on April 29, family and friends gathered at the Bonners Ferry branch of PSB to celebrate the award.
Burn permits now required
Closed fire season in Idaho begins May 10 and extends through Oct. 20 each year.
State, local issues on ballot
BONNERS FERRY — Don’t forget to get out and vote in Tuesday’s primary election on May 20.
Bidding opens on middle school roof
By AARON BOHACHEK
Jennie Lee (Strohl) Starr, 69
On Wednesday May 7, 2014, Jennie Lee (Strohl) Starr’s voice was added to the heavenly choir.
Lisa Leo Nash, 55
Lisa Leo Nash, 55, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, peacefully passed away in her home, Friday, May 9, 2014. She had battled cancer for the past four years. Lisa was born in Olympia, Wash., on Nov. 28, 1958, to Beverly Jean Klopsch, Alabama and Haskell D. Leo, M.D., Missouri.
Dennis Merrill Lincks, 63
Dennis Merrill Lincks, son of Jeannette (Johnson) and Edwin M. Lincks, died May 11, 2014, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
Karen Elizabeth Pearson, 73
Karen Elizabeth Pearson, 73, passed away at Lifecare of Sandpoint in Sandpoint, Idaho, on May 7, 2014.
Calf survival dependent on hiding or following
On wobbly legs, newborn deer, moose and elk are a precious sight to us but a tasty sight for predators such as wolves, bears and coyotes. Females will soon be giving birth to calves they have carried all winter and the newborns each have strategies to keep themselves safe from predators.
Are you planning a family vacation this summer?
Friday, May 9
April showers brings May wildflowers
The saying “April showers bring May flowers” certainly rings true this year.
Badgers secure second in league
By TOM TURPIN
Forestry contest set for May 8
The Idaho Department of Lands, Bonner Soil and Water Conservation District, and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces once again to host the 32nd annual Idaho State Forestry Contest on May 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Delay Farms in Careywood.
ONGOING EVENTS
Absentee ballots available
According to County Clerk Glenda Poston, voters don’t have to be gone on voting day, May 20 in order to request an absentee ballot.
Naples area featured in 2014 Boundary Farm Tour
BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary Soil Conservation District and Farm Bureau are once again offering their free community farm tour.
Reduced river flows lower flood concerns
By AARON BOHACHEK
Alice Chappell
A celebration of life for Alice Chappell will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Terrie Weber’s home, 161 Mattis Drive, Richland, Wash., 99352. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
Thursday, May 8
Are you going to vote in the May 20 primary election?
Woman killed in Highway 2 crash
BONNERS FERRY — A Bonners Ferry woman was killed Wednesday after colliding with another motorist on U.S. Highway 2.
Friday, May 2
Stagger Inn campground still closed
KEITH KINNAIRD
Steven K. Leslie, 62
Fry Foundation golf tournament June 13
BONNERS FERRY — Fry Healthcare Foundation will hold its sixth Golf Tournament on Friday, June 13 at Mirror Lake Golf Course.
Sharon Merrifield, 73
Dennis Taylor, 62
Elizabeth 'Betty' (Monk) McGlocklin, 84
McGlocklin, Betty, 84, passed away at home with her daughters and Horizon Hospice attending her needs.
Eagle Cam operating
Have you taken a drive around the Auto Tour at the Refuge lately? Spring is in full swing at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge and new surprises await at each visit.
Priest River 7, Bonners Ferry 0
PRIEST RIVER — Brittany Krampert went 3-for-4 at the dish and picked up her ninth win of the season from inside the pitcher's circle for Priest River,which blanked the visiting Badgers 7-0 in Intermountain League play on Monday."We cruised to a pretty easy win. Brittany pitched lights out and Morgan DeMent was once again the hitting star." Spartan coach Ron Kruse said.
ONGOING EVENTS
Bird nest diversity unparalleled in animal kingdom
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part column.
Chris McCoy, 62
Chris McCoy, 62, passed away on April 9, 2014 after a valiant battle with a germ that proved even stronger than him. His passion for work, life, and love will be missed by those he touched.
Rae wins 2014-'15 DYW program
March storms push precip above average
The Kootenai River flowed high for most of April because of March precipitation inundating the Kootenai Basin.
