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District receives tax-free fire apparatus

The federal government has developed equipment repurposing programs that provide apparatus to community fire departments and law enforcement agencies across the country at little to no cost to taxpayers.

Kudos to a generous community

The Boundary County Community Action Partnership, Boundary County Ministerial Association and the Boundary County School District would like to thank the community for their generous support throughout this holiday season.

Vacancy to be filled on P&Z Commission

Boundary County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest from individuals who have lived in Boundary County for at least two years who are interested in filling a vacant position on the Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission.

Legals December 29, 2016

SUMMARIZATION OF ORDINANCE 2017-1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS OF ORDINANCE 2015-2 BOUNDARY COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE 2015-2, BOUNDARY COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho, that the following be and is hereby adopted as an ordinance of Boundary County: Modify Section 2: Definitions Organize by category, alphabetically; Define addressable, ground disturbance, setback, structure, accessory structure, and subdivision. Modify Section 7: Conditional Use Permits Removal of requiring proof of compliance with state and federal agencies in Subsection 7.8.8. Modify Section 8: Special Event Permits Categorize exemptions and add public facilities. Modify Section 10: Standards for Specific Uses Correct typographic numbering error. Modify Section 11: Subdivisions Remove language concerning transfer of development rights; remove profile requirements for preliminary plat requirements; correct some typographical and numbering errors; include profile requirements in final plat requirements; add a place for administrator signature on final record of survey requirements. Modify Section 12: Variances Incorporate/replace considerations; add terms and conditions Modify Section 13: Mediation and appeals Correct typographic errors. Modify Section 18: Amendments Correct numbering errors. Modify Section 20: Parcel divisions Identify deciding body; correct typographic errors; clarify applicant submission procedures for both primitive and simple parcel divisions; clarify final record of survey content; correct administration requirements for transfer of real property to family members. ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2016. Chairman Dinning "aye" Commissioner Pinkerton "aye" Commissioner Kirby absent COUNTY OF BOUNDARY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS s/Dan Dinning, Chairman s/LeAlan Pinkerton, Commissioner absent, Walt Kirby, Commissioner Attest: s/ Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners The full text of Ordinance 2017-1 is available and may be obtained from the Boundary County Clerk's Office at the Boundary County Courthouse, Bonners Ferry, Idaho during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays. This summary is true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public per I.C. 31-715A. s/Glenda Poston, Boundary County Clerk BFH legal 9594 December 29, 2016

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More snow in the forecast

If the first week of winter is any indication of what is to come this season, it could be an above average year for snow here in Boundary County. It was most definitely a white Christmas, with snow-filled clouds rolling in a couple of days before the holiday and dropping flakes over the weekend and throughout the start of the following week.

Spring steelhead season to open Jan. 1

For some anglers, the best thing about New Year’s day is the start of the spring steelhead season, which opens Jan. 1 on parts of the Clearwater, Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake and Boise rivers.

Forest Service solicits representatives

The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting nominations for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. Please consider applying, and please share this opportunity with your networks and communities.

Pecan Pie

Here is a recipe for one of my favorite pies.

14 of Bonners Ferry's finest named All-League this football season

Here is a list of BFHS football players who made the All-Intermountain League Team:

Winter Fun!

School is out!

Looking back on Boundary County in 1916

2016 will soon become memories for the history books. I cannot help but harken back 100 years ago and recall some of the events that took place in Boundary County. We became Boundary County in 1915 and 1916 was our first complete year to function on our own.

The quail with a topknot

Recently I was traveling north on the “farm to market” road on my way to Porthill, when I was surprised to see a covey of quail with a topknot beside the road in a circular group in the snow. As I stopped to take a picture of them, they quickly disbanded and briskly walked to the brush on the east side of the road and into the forest.

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Dec. 23

Tuesday's Trouble finishes up 15 weeks of bowling

The local Tuesday’s Trouble league has wrapped up 15 weeks of bowling.

Lady Badgers defeated by Bulldogs

The Bonners Ferry girls varsity basketball team went up against rival Sandpoint on Friday, Dec. 16. Although the Badgers fought hard all game, they just couldn’t get any shots to fall. The Bulldogs, led by an athletic Grace Kirscher, put up twice as many points as the home team to win the game 46-23.

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BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry High School varsity wrestling team competed in their last dual meet of 2016 against a strong Libby team on Dec. 22.

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Clara Nelson

Clara Nelson, 93, formerly of Bonners Ferry, passed away on Nov. 22, 2016 at her home in Portland, Ore. A complete obituary will be published later in 2017.

3-Mile Fireworks stand robbed

Three-Mile Fireworks, the family-owned firework stand located at the 3-Mile intersection north of Bonners Ferry, was burglarized the night of Dec. 26. According to owners Mark and Kristen Mierke’s calculations, there was approximately $2,000 worth of fireworks stolen. The crime occurred sometime between when 6 p.m. on Dec. 26 and 7 a.m on Dec. 27.

Ice fishing: Idaho's coolest angling opportunity

Ask avid ice anglers about a day on a frozen lake or reservoir and their eyes may light up like a friend telling you about a Hawaiian vacation.

History

History for December 29th, 2016 100 Year A.H. Mullen, owner of a ranch down the valley a few miles, committed suicide about nine o’clock this morning at the Bonner hotel. Mrs. S. J. Smith, who is the proprietress of the Bonner hotel heard moaning in the kitchen but thought it was the dog. The moaning increasing she entered the room and found Mullen in convulsions. Local physicians were called at once and an investigation showed that he was suffering form strychnine poisoning. A bottle of strychnine, half full, was found on Mullen’s person. Mrs. Smith stated Mullen had met with financial troubles since buying the ranch and that his crops this year were a failure owing to the high waters of last spring. The prisoners at the county jail were treated yesterday to a turkey Christmas dinner and all the good things that go with the usual turkey feast. There are now nine prisoners at the jail, several of whom are being held by the immigration department for deportation. Not content with the reputation of having one of the well-equipped repair and blacksmith shops of the district the firm of Meeker & Schweigert recently installed an oxyacetylene welding machine with which it is possible to weld nearly all kinds of metal in such a manner as to insure the weld being as strong as the original metal. The machine is an expensive one and will fill a much felt need in Boundary county. Lost – Last Saturday evening, somewhere between Moore Bros.’ Clothing store and the old Critic printing office, a roll of bills amounting to $100.00 in $10 and $20 denominations. Finder please leave at Herald office and receive suitable reward. 50 Year Call it a Christmas present, a bonus – or whatever you wish – your electric light bill will be cut in half this month if you’re getting your electricity from the Bonners Ferry municipal light department. The discount on electric power is made possible by a slight rate deduction appearing in year-end rate calculations. Pacific Gas Transmission company has paid Boundary County the first half of its $170,500.96 in ad valorem property taxes for 1966-67. The payment is up from $165,961.41 last year. About half of the money will go to schools. In Boundary county, PGT owns 41.7 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline, a measurement station near Bonners Ferry, and microwave communication stations near Porthill and on Black mountain. It was disclosed this week that Sen. Len Jordan in November submitted the names of Publisher W.A. Chubb of Bonners Ferry and Miss Louise Shadduck of Boise, executive secretary of the Idaho Department of Commerce and Development, to serve on the advisory committee for United States participation in the Canadian World Fair to be held in 1967. A series of six free ski lessons for women is being offered after the first of the year by Schweitzer Basin. For beginners only, classes will be held each Tuesday (Ladies Day) from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Rentals are available. A total of 150 dairy cows in the Panhandle Dairy Herd Improvement association averaged 1,001 pounds of milk and 42.1 pounds of butterfat during October. Don Tobias, Bonners Ferry, led the group with a herd average of 992 pounds of milk and 45 pounds of butterfat. 15 Year Seen N’Heard…. A most happy 27th year anniversary to Dr. Marty & Teresa Becker – in dog years, that come to 189 years for the old pooch doctor and his bride After the Herald ran a story about conflicting population numbers posted by signs north and south of Bonners Ferry, Idaho Magazine picked it up, calling it “A couple of spuds short of a full town.” Apparently, the Boise-based magazine got it into its noggin that this is Simplot potato country and we’re growing potatoes like wildflowers up here. Kinda’ makes you wonder if the big city folks are just a couple of spuds short of a full deck. Paradise Valley Volunteer Fire Department has collected the best recipes from group members, family and friends and combined them into an attractive keepsake cookbook. They will begin selling their one-of-a-kind cookbooks on Dec. 10 for $7.75 each. All proceeds will go to the Paradise Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Boundary Farmers Supply, Inc., will be closed “at least temporarily” at the beginning of the new year. Boundary Farmers Supply, Inc. organized Nov. 4, 1934, in a unified effort to buy and distribute petroleum, farm machinery and other farm needs, consolidated with Co-op Gas & Supply Co. of Sandpoint in July 1964, and has continuously served the community with that purpose until the end of 2001. Just when the Lady Badgers were practically given up for dead, junior Jodi Blackmore literally stole the show in a dramatic, last-second victory over Northwest Christian Dec. 18. Trailing by a point with five seconds left to play, Blackmore stole the ball past mid-court and made a diving layup at the buzzer to stun the Crusaders 48-47.

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Always learning

Good Afternoon, Mr. Bauer.

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Legals December 22, 2016

NOTICE OF PENDING ISSUE OF TAX DEED STATE OF IDAHO COUNTY OF BOUNDARY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, AS FOLLOWS: That a delinquent entry was entered as of January 1, 2013 in the records of the COUNTY TREASURER, TAX COLLECTOR OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, for the following described properties and that the name of the last known address of the record owners of said properties are as follows: The record owner for all parcels listed below is: ENLIGHTENED LIVING LLC c/o Jeffrey J. Crandall, Attorney Crandall Law Firm 8596 N. Wayne Dr., Ste. B Hayden ID 83835 RP61N01E193158A E 60' TAX 30 SEC 19 T61N R1E $834.35 RP61N01W132852A E2S2NE4NW4 LESS PART TAX 27 SEC 13 T61N R1W $621.31 RP61N01W134202A E2N2SE4NW4 LESS PART TAX 27 SEC 13 T61N R1W $584.99 RP61N01W134500A W2S2SE4NW4 SEC 13 T61N R1W $652.46 RP61N01W134951A N2W2NE4SW4 LESS PART TAX 24 SEC 13 T61N R1W $652.97 RP61N01W240157A TAX 19,W2NE4 LESS: N2NW4NE4,SE4NW4NE4 TAX 20 & 32 SEC 24 T61N R1W $789.20 RP61N01W240600A E2N2NW4NE4 SEC 24 T61N R1W $661.22 RP61N01W240750A W2N2NW4NE4 SEC 24 T61N R1W $738.77 RP61N01W241050A SE4NW4NE4 SEC 24 T61N R1W $736.92 Said delinquent entries were made in respect of unpaid taxes assessed for the year 2012. Additional cost of advertising and interest will be charged to the date of payment. You are further notified that if said delinquent entry is not redeemed at the Treasurer's Office, Room 27, in the Boundary County Courthouse, I shall make application to the Boundary County Commissioners at a Hearing to be held on January 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM, for a TAX DEED conveying the above described property to Boundary County, State of Idaho, absolute title, free of all encumbrances, except any lien for taxes which may have attached subsequently to the assessment herein above referred to. You are further notified that the record owner or owners or any party of interest as defined by Section 63-1005 Idaho Code may appear in person or by counsel and be heard, and cross examine any evidence appearing therein, and to obtain and present evidence on behalf of said record owner, owners of said party in interest. That all inquired or objections shall be directed concerning this notice and the information contained herein to the Boundary County Treasurer, Boundary County Courthouse, Room 27, P.O. Box 218, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, Phone 208-267-3291, no later than five (5) days prior to the Hearing date noted above. Susan M Larson Boundary County Treasurer and Ex-officio Tax Collector BFH Legal 9588 December 22, 29, 2016 January 5, 12, 2017

Dean Peterson

Dean Peterson, 91, passed away at his home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho on Dec. 20. Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church.

Kudos to Dave Gray

Dear Editor,

Commissioners discuss chemical spill

Boundary County Commissioners met with Paradise Valley Fire Commission Chairman Orrin Everhart and Boundary County Emergency Management Incident Commander Bob Graham on Tuesday regarding a recent chemical spill situation that caused some concerns with area firefighters.

Santa to visit Schweitzer

Santa might have to circumnavigate the world during the night on Christmas Eve, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get some turns in at Schweitzer Resort during the day.

Bonners Ferry rallies to upset Sandpoint

On Friday night, Dec. 16, the Badgers put an end to a losing streak spanning at least eight years when they came from behind to beat Sandpoint at home 66-57. It was a glorious upset, especially for Badger fans in the stands who have shown up to support the team during the annual Moose Madness rivalry game year after year, only to watch the Bulldogs win eight in a row.

Chief Watson investigates mail thefts

A string of mail thefts spanning across three counties last week has launched a multi-jurisdictional investigation.

James Kevin McNally

James Kevin McNally, born March 17, 1952, passed away peacefully at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Dec. 10.

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Audus Winzle Helton

Audus Winzle Helton (94) passed away on Dec. 15,, at the Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A complete obituary and services to be announced.

Elizabeth (Beth) Y. Ashton

Elizabeth (Beth) Y. Ashton passed away peacefully at the Bonners Ferry, Restorium on Nov. 25. A memorial Service will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Bonners Ferry wrestlers beat Newport, fall to Sandpoint in double duel

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry varsity wrestling team competed in a double duel at home against Newport and Sandpoint on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Happy Holidays from BFHS

Warm Holiday Greetings from Bonners Ferry High School. I would like to take this opportunity to reflect and share. Any position in education comes with its own unique amount of adversity, and my position as Principal at BFHS is no different. However, I can’t quantify the amount of support, feedback, and concern I have been given from this community in a respectful and appropriate manner. My hat is off to the students, teachers, parents, and community members for trusting me to hear them and being patient enough to allow me to “get it right.” We have made some improvements to the security of our building with some serious support from our Superintendent, Gary Pflueger, and our School Board Trustees.

BFHS Nursing Graduates

School board votes to maintain current M&O Levy amount

Board members of Boundary County School District #101 met on Monday, Dec. 19 to discuss the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Levy for the 2017/18 school year. The board made a unanimous decision to maintain the current levy amount of $2.4 million per year.

Basketball Season

Football is over and we have moved on to Basketball. Do you recognize any of these players?

Adam Hall to host free wrestling clinic at BFHS on Dec. 23

Bonners Ferry High School wrestling legend Adam Hall will return to his hometown of Bonners Ferry to host a free wrestling clinic on Dec. 23. The clinic will take place in the Bonners Ferry High School wrestling room from 9 to 11 a.m.

Donna Marie Duncan

Donna Marie Duncan, 57, passed away on Dec. 15, at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Mt. Hall Citizens of the Month

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Schools support Ministerial Association

The Boundary County Middle School Leadership Class under Kelly Hinthorn “out donated” the Bonners Ferry High School FFA and Julie Smith in a friendly competition to support the Ministerial Association Christmas food basket delivery program. These two groups challenged each other as to who could collect the most frozen turkeys and/or hams for this wonderful community organization.

Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary raffle a success

Patients waiting at the Outpatient Services entrance at Boundary Community Hospital now have a place to sit. A hummingbird metal bench has been donated by the Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary in memory of Annie Koon with the quote: “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they have the heart.”

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Team OMEGA advances to state

It was a successful weekend for Boundary County Middle School robotics Team OMEGA and their robot, Tardis, at the First Lego League (robotics) Qualifying Tournament, hosted for the first time in Bonners Ferry.

Firefighters hot over chemical spill

A recent chemical spill incident has upset some Paradise Valley firefighters, who voiced their concerns to the Paradise Valley Fire Commission Tuesday night.

Columbia Bank helps local homeless

Columbia Bank’s Warm Hearts Winter Drive benefits local organizations, including Bonner Homeless Transitions and Family Promise of Northern Idaho.

Farrens named Moyie mayor

Moyie Springs City Council President Chad Farrens took up his new post as mayor on Nov. 9, with Heather Andrews filling his vacant seat on the council.

City keeps utility policy

Bonners Ferry City Council voted on Dec. 6, to keep the city’s current billing and collection policy on the upgrade requirement of external disconnects upon shutoff for non-payment.

Tanner requests election inquiry

Boundary County commissioners met with Steve Tanner on Dec. 12, regarding the recent Boundary Community Hospital Levy that passed in November’s election.

FFC Winner!

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BFHS wrestlers place at George Wild tournament

KELLOGG — The Bonners Ferry wrestling team performed well at this year’s George Wild Tournament, which took place in Kellogg on Saturday, Dec. 10, with a handful of Badgers placing in the top five of their respective weight classes.

Wright releases Sound of Sirens

Local author, Jennifer Malone Wright, has just released Sound of Sirens, the ninth in her long running novella series, The Arcadia Falls Chronicles.

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally, 64, passed away on Dec. 10, at his home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

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Stephen Moody

Stephen Moody passed away on Dec. 3, at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services to be held in the spring and a complete obituary to follow.

Citizens of the Month

Badger boys drop games to Riverside and Lakeland

RATHDRUM — The Bonners Ferry boys basketball team is struggling after returning from the Silver Valley Tournament in Kellog minus two starters. The Badgers played at Riverside on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and lost the game in the final minute, 55-58. Four days later they were blown out by Lakeland, 53-73.

Lady Badgers win two out of three games on the road

The Bonners Ferry girls basketball team went on the road last week, playing on Dec. 6, 8 and 10. They finished up the three-game run with a 43-26 win against Lakeland on Dec. 10.

Gifts for hunters and anglers

People shopping in Idaho for Christmas gifts likely have a relative or friend who is an angler or hunter. There is absolutely no end to the products that are available in the retail stores for someone on your list who hunts, fishes, camps or boats.

Holiday tradition returns to the Pearl

This year, a long-standing holiday tradition is returning to the Pearl theater in downtown Bonners Ferry: The Children’s Free Holiday Movie.

Bald eagle migration reaches the lakes of northern Idaho

Bald eagles have returned on schedule to northern Idaho. The annual migration of these magnificent birds has begun and the number in our area is growing. The peak number will occur around Christmas.

Parks and Rec sets up ice skating rink

If you go to the Boundary County Fairgrounds anytime soon, you might notice something different about the basketball court: it is now a community ice skating rink. Local skaters can thank Boundary County Parks and Recreation, as well as a handful of volunteers, for setting up a rink for everyone in the community to enjoy.

'Kids shop' helps with spirit of giving

Christmas is right around the corner, which means that for the next nine or ten days, people all over the county, and all around the world for that matter, will be running around frantically trying to finish up their shopping.

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Lamb burgers

This is an easy recipe, but one you might not have tried without a push from me.

Boundary County's newest licensed pilot

Dean C. Miller

Dean C. Miller passed away on Nov. 29, at the age of 87. He was born on July 12, 1929, to Neil and Elsie Miller in Sioux City, Iowa. He had one sister, Darlene, and a half brother, Charlie O’Conner. Dean stayed in Sioux City until he graduated from high school in 1947. After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps. He was stationed on the air craft carrier USS Valley Forge as a guard. While the carrier was docked in San Diego, Calif. Dean went to a USO dance in Long Beach.

December news: An update from Valley View Elementary School

While I was a teenager I remember my mother telling me that the older you get the faster the years will pass by. That was a difficult for me to comprehend has a young man because I had many days that seemed to go on forever. I will admit that I didn’t really believe her then, but boy do I ever now!

Santa is on his way!

Santa will be here in 10 days.

Tuesday's Trouble finishes Week 13

Carolyn McNeill got high scratch game 174. Jeanne Osborn got second high scratch game 171, high scratch series 464 and tied for third high handicap game 231. Melayne Stevens got third high scratch game 158 and second high scratch series 452. Lil Jimenez got third high scratch series 451 and high handicap series 673. Shirley Elliott got high handicap game 244 and second high handicap series 658. Sharon Lincks got second high handicap game 237. Dolores Sweet tied for third high handicap game 231 and got third high handicap series 653.

Winter weather brings elk down to the lowlands

During my travels in Boundary County this past weekend I observed 78 cow and calf elk in one large herd by the Kootenai River. Winter brings crisp, cold temperatures, snow, freshness in the air and elk from the high mountains.

Traveling back in time: this day in Bonners Ferry history

History for December 15th, 2016

A letter from Boundary County School District Superintendent Gary Pflueger

Friends of Boundary County Schools,

Hart, murder sentence too light

Last week’s Herald covered the story of Hart, who is guilty of two murders and a rape of an autistic youth.

A group of Bonner County residents oppose timber sale proposed by IDFG

A group of Bonner county residents who do not want to see a stand of healthy, mature Western Red Cedars logged have organized in an attempt to stop the timber sale. The group, which calls itself “Friends of the Sunnyside Cedars”, is currently requesting that the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, who owns the 52-acre parcel, reconsider its plans to log the tract in early 2017.

Registrations due for forestry program

Registrations for UI Extensions’s Annual Forest Health Program in Cour d’Alene are due Dec. 9.

White-tailed deer: look for the white flag

White-tailed deer abound in Boundary County. A person can hardly go on a drive in Boundary County without seeing one or more members of the white-tailed deer family.

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Dec. 3

IDFG proposes Price Lock

Idaho’s hunters, anglers and trappers expect professional management of Idaho’s wildlife resources, including our fisheries. As a sportsman, you know that scientific management is key to providing quality hunting and fishing for you and for future generations. Idaho Fish and Game is proud to be supported by sportsmen and women. Your license dollars are critical both to daily wildlife management, and in the legacy of wildlife conservation that started in Idaho over 75 years ago.

IDFG seeks public input regarding hunting seasons

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is starting to collect public input to develop big game hunting season proposals for 2017 and 2018.

Community Choir to put on Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 16

Bonners Ferry Community Choir will present “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All” on Friday, Dec. 16th at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 18th at 3 p.m. Both performances are at Trinity Lutheran Church, located just off Highway 95 on Cody Street in Bonners Ferry. Tickets are by donation at the door with a recommended donation of $10 for adults, $5 for students and $25 for a family.

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History for Dec. 8, 2016

BCMS to host first Lego League

The Boundary County Middle School robotics team OMEGA will be hosting their first Lego League (robotics) Qualifying Tournament this Saturday in the BCMS gymnasium.

BFHS band Christmas concert

The BFHS band would like to invite everyone to join us Monday, Dec. 12 for our Christmas concert and silent auction. The doors will open and seating will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. A silent auction will be held during this time featuring donated goods from both local businesses and band students.

Regarding Naples lockdown

You failed to mention that Simon was there to see his children and was also there the week before doing crafts with his children.

Stop veteran homelessness

No veteran who has served our nation should return home to face homelessness, but yet it is happening. Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports there were 49,933 homeless veterans on a single night in January 2014. While the VA finds that homelessness among veterans is declining, work remains to end the homelessness of those who have given so much for us.

Clarification

In last week’s edition, a Letter to the Editor appeared without a name. The letter entitled “Kirby doesn’t represent everyone” was written by Jennifer McLeish of Bonners Ferry.

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Santa to visit the Stateline

Santa will be making his way toward the Montana stateline, where he will hand out presents to children in the rural east end of Boundary County.

Fish and Game takes to the air

Beginning in early December, Fish and Game staff will be flying to get a closer look at deer numbers, and several low-level helicopter surveys are planned throughout the state.

BFHS wrestling takes down CDA and Riverside

The Bonners Ferry varsity wrestling team had its first home meet of the season, a double dual versus Cour d’Alene Charter and Riverside, on Thursday, Dec. 1.

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Cheryl Jean Adkison

Cheryl Jean Adkison, 72, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Life Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho. Cherry is remembered for her humor, faith, spirit of service, and deep care for all those around her.

How to break the chain of infection

“Break the Chain of Infection” is the theme for the changing seasons, It is an excellent time to remind everyone that each of you play an important role in infection prevention. Despite the variety of viruses and bacteria, germs spread from person to person through a common series of events. Therefore, to prevent germs from infecting more people, we must break the chain of infection.

Non-resident hunting licenses now on sale

It’s not quite the same as opening day for hunting, but it’s an opportunity for nonresidents to have an opening day for deer and elk in Idaho as the limited pool of 2017 tags are now on sale except the popular Sawtooth Elk Zone tags.

Badger boys go one for two at Silver Valley Tournament

The Bonners Ferry basketball team travelled to Kellogg this past weekend to compete in the Silver Valley Tournament. The Badger boys faced some stiff competition on Friday, Dec. 2 in the form of Wallace High School, and they ended up losing to the Miners 48-73. The Badgers then redeemed themselves on Saturday with a 68-40 win over the Mullan Tigers in the consolation round.

Spinning away the hours

These ladies were busy spinning. Can you identify them and what activity they were involved in?

Election: move forward

The left wing of the Democratic party took a couple of hard hits in the past couple weeks producing a lot of whining and many long faces.

Tuesday's Trouble wraps up week 12

Alice VanGundy got high scratch game 157, high scratch series 456 and third high handicap series 629.

Badgers squeak by Newport

The Bonners Ferry girls basketball team eeked out a win in their second game of the season against Newport on Nov. 29. The final score was 45-42.

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Hart sentenced to life in Rocha murder

Denver J. Hart, 47, of Post Falls, received two life sentences on Nov. 21 for the murder of his stepfather, Michael Rocha, and for a lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor charge out of Kootenai County.

School news: Naples, Mt. Hall

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The students and staff at Mt. Hall Elementary and Naples Elementary have been truly blessed by our wonderful community.

An update from the Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter

Thank You to everyone who donated towards the 68th Annual FFA Harvest Sale! The annual FFA Harvest Sale is a tradition of the Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter.

Legals December 1, 2016

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF Case No. CV-2016- 282 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. CHRISTI K. FINLEY aka CHRISTI FINLEY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF PHILLIP E. FINLEY, JR. aka PHILLIP FINLEY; HORIZON CREDIT UNION; UPF INC.; STATE OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION; STATE OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 1749 Roosevelt Rd, Moyie Springs, ID 83845, and legally described as: LOT 6, MCCLURE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 62 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, RECORDED JUNE 13, 1979, IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS AT PAGE 18A, RECORDS OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO. Defendants. TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF PHILLIP E. FINLEY, JR. aka PHILLIP FINLEY and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, Including all Unknown Individuals With An Interest In Real Property commonly known as 1749 Roosevelt Rd, Moyie Springs, ID 83845: You have been sued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Boundary, Idaho, Case No. CV-2016- 282. The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 1749 Roosevelt Rd, Moyie Springs, ID 83845 and legally described as: LOT 6, MCCLURE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 62 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, RECORDED JUNE 13, 1979, IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS AT PAGE 18A, RECORDS OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 6452 Kootenai Street, P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (208)267-2242, and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, Elisa S. Magnuson, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 W. Persimmon Lane, Ste. 150, Boise, ID 83713. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated this 8th day of September, 2016. GLENDA POSTON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Jamie Wilson DEPUTY BFH Legal 9576 November 24, 2016 December 1, 8, 15, 2016

BCMS newsletter: students wrap up Penny War fundraiser, look forward to Christmas break

Our Penny War fundraiser was a fantastic success! Through the efforts of our students and the competitive nature of our school, we were able to raise $1,517.40 to donate to local organizations. The money was split and checks given to the local Legion and VFW chapters.

Suspect in Naples Elementary lock down booked in Boundary County jail

On Nov. 21 at about 8:15 a.m., Naples Elementary School contacted the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office to report that they had placed the school on lock down due to an intruder being on the school grounds.

Snags: dead trees provide great habitat for wildlife

As you travel around Boundary County you will notice dead standing trees in wooded areas and by the river, creeks and ponds. It is hard to believe, but trees can actually provide more habitats for wildlife dead than when they are alive. Standing dead and dying trees, called “snags” or “wildlife trees,” are important for wildlife in both natural and landscaped settings, occurring as a result of disease, lightning, fire, animal damage, too much shade, drought, root competition, as well as old age. Over time, the tree becomes a shelter and a source of food.

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Ministerial Assocation accepting donations for Holiday Food Baskets

The Ministerial Association is partnering with local churches, businesses, families, and individuals to raise money and collect food for the annual Christmas Food Baskets project. Applications for the Christmas Food Baskets will be available at the Community Action Partnership (Food Bank). All applications must be turned in to the Community Action Partnership by Dec. 12

Christmas trees earn FFA recognition

Thomas R. Smith, of Bonners Ferry FFA, was selected as a national finalist for the National FFA proficiency award in Agricultural Sales-Entrepreneurship, one of only four people chosen to compete for the award at the national finals, held Oct. 19 through 22, during the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Y. Ashton

Elizabeth (Beth) Y. Ashton passed away peacefully at the Bonners Ferry Restorium on Nov. 25. Service will be held on Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Explorers raise funds for DC memorial

It is estimated that every 53 hours a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty in the United States.

BCMS Employee of the Month

Boundary County Middle School is proud to announce Charles Meyers as the district’s Classified Employee of the Month. Charles tries hard to bring out the best in his students, always keeps a positive attitude, and has more patience than most.

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Santa to tour community

Santa Claus will be touring Boundary County Saturday, Dec. 3, via a parade of EMT and fire apparatus all lit up with Christmas lights for the first annual Santa’s Chariots of Fire event, hosted by South Boundary Fire District.

Northern Air unveils new flight simulator

With winter fast approaching, Northern Air is occupied with airplane maintenance, flight instruction, and a new addition to the training fleet, the first and only REDBIRD XWIND-Se landing simulator.

Santa visits Shopko!

Santa Claus hasn’t finished his annual Boundary County visit!

Badgers tip off basketball season with a victory

Basketball season is officially underway and the Badger boys are looking to improve on last year’s successes. The Herald caught up with head coach Andy Rice and his players during practice this week.

City prepares for winter roads

Winter is well on its way to the Idaho panhandle, and the snowcapped mountains are a friendly reminder for valley-dwellers to prepare themselves for the season.

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P&Z Commission recommends dissolving zoning ordinance

The Plannning and Zoning Commission recently voted to dissolve a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) ordinance after the committee came to the agreement that the ordinance was not being implemented properly and therefore should be done away with.

Birth announcement: Bronson James Blanford

Bronson James Blanford was born on July 14, at 3:02 a.m. at Bonner General Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He is welcomed by parents Chris Blanford and Tennille Toussaint, as well as his sister, Caroline. Grandparents are Bob and Diane Blanford of Bonners Ferry and Bill and Jeane Toussaint of Woodinville, Wash.

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9th annual Vintage Christmas Market

Mt. Hall Employee of the Month

It’s not every day that a principal gets the opportunity to recognize the efforts of one of their incredible teachers. Today I do. It’s with great honor and admiration that I recognize Mrs. Lyndsay Hart as Boundary County School District’s November Certified Employee of the Month.

The Giving Tree

By STAR SILVA

Bonner County residents oppose timber sale on Sunnyside Peninsula

Residents of Bonner County are organizing to stop a proposed timber sale called “Sunnyside Cedar.”

Kirby doesn't represent everyone

Recently, during a Commissioner’s meeting, in front of several witnesses, Walt Kirby stated, “I don’t represent everyone.”

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IDFG gets to know our elk a little better

For the past several years, Idaho Fish and Game has been working on a project to get to know our elk a bit better. Efforts and methods to monitor elk populations have always been a high priority for Fish and Game, but recently, new technology has given us an opportunity to walk a mile in our elk’s “hooves” like we never have before.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort to open Friday, Dec. 3

Skiers and snowboarders rejoice, because winter has finally arrived. Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29 that the mountain will open up this Friday, Dec. 2.

BC Middle School wrestlers continue to dominate

The wrestlers on the Boundary County Middle School team are coming up on the end of their eight-week season and they are looking as strong as ever. In a conversation with head wrestling coach Justin Pluid, one word kept resurfacing: “dominate”.

Sheriff's Log

Nov. 24

Court Records

Clerks

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History

100 Year

Johnnie Allen Cook

Johnnie Allen Cook, 71, passed away Nov. 22 at his home. Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.