History
100 Year
A fire which was discovered about 1:20 a.m. Monday morning destroyed the garage of D.H. Chisholm, located near the Spokane International Railway company’s right-of-way, and an auto truck and a Ford five-passenger car which were stored in it. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss is partially covered by insurance.
According to the following report taken from Saturday’s Libby Times, of Libby, Mont., it seems that after many years some definite action is to be taken in the development of electric power at Kootenai Falls on the Kootenai river, some 39 miles east of this city. Just as soon as the necessary legal entanglements can be properly adjusted, you will see something done at Kootenai falls. The time has come, and has long since passed, when this great power should be utilized.
The sheriff’s office received word here Saturday that a man had been arrested in Chicago who is suspected of having blown up the house at Troy, Mont., last Saturday which was occupied by a woman of ill repute. The man’s name is Tony Belti, an Italian, whom the authorities know, had a grievance against the woman in the case.
According to reports which have reached this city this week the camp of the Inland Paper company at Addie is soon to be closed for the winter and the men employed will be taken to Riverton. The camp is being closed on account of shortage of water in Ruby creek for fluming purposes. It is understood that the company will resume logging operations at Addie early in the spring.
50 Year
A total of six young ladies will compete for Bonners Ferry’s Junior Miss title. Competing, alphabetically, will be Arden Bauman, Marilyn Daniels, Sue Flory, Robin Gross, Sue Hanson and Diane Zenier. All are high school seniors.
The Bonners Ferry junior varsity basketball team jumped off to a winning start last weekend as they defeated Clark Fork Friday night, 65-29. And downed Kootenai by a 61-42 margin Saturday evening. Larry Owsley led the Badger scoring both nights with 14 and 17 points. Nick Brillon scored 12 against Clark Fork and Lynn Beatty was close behind Owsley in the Kootenai game with 16 counters.
The sheriff’s office reports there was a break-in early last Thursday morning at the Swanstrom and Jenkins service station at Naples, with some $325 worth of merchandise taken by the burglars. The thieves “tore things apart” and opened some mail in their search for money, but got away with only the merchandise.
Seen and Heard…Marvin Cook disturbing a bear’s sleep when he cut down a tree and, luckily, having only his clothes clawed before he grabbed a rifle and shot the animal
Members of the Valley View school Girls club recently presented a “little red wagon” to Community hospital’s pediatrics section of use in transporting child patients to rooms with lab and x-ray facilities. It is ideal for the purpose as young patients are reluctant about “rides” in wheelchairs or mobile tables, but they can understand and accept a ride in a wagon.
15 Year
It was another standout year for the Mt. Hall Auction, which wound up netting almost $34,000 at its fourth annual community-wide auction Nov. 17, according to Dr. Marty Becker, one of the auction’s organizers. Although last year’s auction grossed $40,000, Becker said it was also saddled with more expenses stemming from purchasing a $2,000 Disneyworld trip and a $1,500 computer.
Boundary County Job Service announced Nov. 21 that Summer MacDonald was hired as the full-time case manager for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program. The WIA program provides youth, adults and displaced workers with an opportunity to reach their employment and educational goals.
If you thought you had a mess to clean up after Thanksgiving, consider what Chuck Quillin and the crew at Three-Mile Café had to go through cooking close to 20 turkeys and serving just under 300 people. Thanks for putting out another great feast Boundary County-style.
The Kootenai Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited held its 20th annual fund raising banquet on November 9th. Over 100 guests enjoyed the evening festivities at the Boundary County fairgrounds. This year the Chapter sent $10,600 to National Ducks Unlimited in the memory of Maryjean Leach, along-time sponsor member of DU and financial supporter. In its twenty years of existence, the Kootenai Valley Chapter has raised over $150,000 for the preservation and management of wetlands.
A year go the Co-Op Country Store closed down its retail gasoline pumps. Now after decades of serving Boundary County they’ve announced they’ll be shutting down their entire operation here by the end of the year. The south side of town will seem empty without them – so sorry to see them go.