Friday, January 27
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Justice never sleeps
This year marks 44 years since abortion was ‘legitimized’ in America. Well over 50 million abortions have been sanctioned by our nation since 1973.
Thursday, January 26
Lady Badgers come up short against Wildcats: close but no cigar
The Bonners Ferry girls varsity basketball team played the Kellogg Wildcats at home on Saturday night, and after four exciting quarters filled with nearly twice that many lead changes, the Badgers lost by two (47-49).
Ham with cranberry sauce
Just yesterday I noticed that I had some homemade cranberry sauce that really needed to be used. I also had a nice piece of ham in the refrigerator that I was eyeing. So why not use both.
Three fugitives in custody
BONNERS FERRY — Two males were taken into custody Saturday after a routine traffic stop quickly escalated into a multi-agency pursuit.
Michael Meier named Emergency Management Director
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Commissioners named Michael Meier as the new Boundary County Director of Emergency Management on Monday.
Scott controversy continues in Boise
BOISE — House Speaker Bedke’s decision to strip Rep. Heather Scott of all of her committee assignments continues to stir up controversy in Boise.
Badgers tripped up at home by Kellogg Wildcats
The Bonners Ferry varsity boys basketball team seems caught in a slump, as they dropped their third game in a row to Kellogg on Saturday night (30-63). This is the second time the Badgers, now 3-6 overall, have lost by more than 30 points this season.
New construction
The county is growing! New construction is going on all the time. Be it homes or business.’ Do you know what was being built in this picture? Do you know who the men are? Do you know what business is in the background? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.
Quilts Beyond Borders
January news 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.
Native Tree ID Class Feb. 6
Because we have such a varied range of latitudes, altitudes, soils and precipitation patterns, Idaho has a wider variety of trees than most other states in the Rocky Mountains. The first step in caring for these trees, whether they be in a landscape or a forest, is to correctly identify the species.
Boundary County launches local TV station
The Boundary County Translator District is pleased to announce the launch of KBCI Channel 9.
Anglers invited to help shape Idaho's salmon rules
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to encourage anglers to attend one of three public meetings to help develop the spring Chinook salmon rules for the Clearwater Region.
An update from Valley View
It is great to be back in school today seeing all the smiling faces and high fives in the hallways. The midway point of the school year is approaching and the holidays are behind us. This month at VVES we continue to personalize education, recognize student achievement, and as always provide a safe, civil, and productive environment.
BFHS Robotics in its 11th year
BFHS FIRST Robotics Team 2130 Alpha+ began its eleventh season at the start of the school year. FIRST Robotics enables students to access cutting edge technology, use sophisticated hardware, and develop strong teamwork skills, while working with a group of skilled mentors.
Prison is ordered in rape case
BONNERS FERRY — A Bonner County man was sentenced Jan. 19, on four felony charges of rape, injury to a child, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
William (Bill) Daniel Fleck
William (Bill) Daniel Fleck, 45, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, in Vancouver, Wash. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry. Full obituary to follow.
Winter Art Exhibit at Mountain West Bank
The Boundary County Artists Association (BCAA) unvelied its latest group show, entitled “Winter”, at Mountain West Bank on Monday, Jan. 9. This display features work by Debbie Aaron, Vicki Bleile, Randee Foster, Wendy McClintock and Darrelyn Rose. Just as each snowflake is unlike every other, “Winter” comprises a variety of medium and painting styles.
Richard Earl Eby
Richard Earl Eby, 82, of Moyie Springs, Idaho, previously of Libby, Mont., and as a child of Copeland, Idaho, died on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at the Libby Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on Dec. 17, 1934, in Cady, S.D., to Joe and Eva Fletcher Eby. He was the eighth child out of eleven.
Rick Philbrook
Rick Philbrook, 55, passed away on Jan. 19, 2017, at Hospice House,Hayden, Idaho. Services to be announced and a full obituary to follow.
re: abortion
Reconsider:
Gov. Otter supports UI agricultural research
Idaho’s economically important agricultural and food processing industries and the environment will be the focus of a new $45 million research and education initiative led by the University of Idaho.
Sculpture honors Tyler Tajan
BONNERS FERRY — Downtown Bonners Ferry has a new art installation located near the Boundary County Museum, but it won’t be there forever. That’s because, like Frosty the Snowman, the sculpture is made from a malleable but temporary medium that will eventually melt into a puddle with the onset of spring.
Sheriff Kramer deputizes SVSU volunteers
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Sheriff David Kramer deputized more than 25 members of the community Saturday and in so doing formed the new Boundary County Sheriff’s Volunteer Support Unit.
Traveling back in time: this day in Bonners Ferry history
History for January 26th, 2017
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THURSDAY, Jan. 26
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Poet Robert Burns remembered at the Pearl
The Pearl Theater recently brought a taste of the Highlands to Bonners Ferry as they celebrated the National Poet of Scotland with their second annual Burns Night, the first of their 2017 season line-up.
James (Jim) Garry Irwin
Jim Irwin, 80, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Jan. 17, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 27, 1936 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the second son of William and Mary (Chappell) Irwin.
Badger squad goes three for five in Van Tuinstra Duals
Bonners Ferry’s varsity wrestling squad traveled to Timberlake over the weekend to compete in the Van Tuinstra Duals. The Badgers went up against teams from Timberlake, Sandpoint, Lake City, Priest River and Lakeland, winning three out of the five team matches. Their two losses were to Lakeland and Priest River.
The varied thrush: a shy, retiring bird
Last weekend I had the opportunity to observe a bird I had not recognized before. I caught a glimpse of a shy bird, a very handsome bird with a slate gray back and breast band set against a burnt orange breast.
SHERIFF'S LOG
Jan. 20
Business of the Month: Fulton Quality Construction
Fulton Quality Construction is a local, family-run business that has been building homes in Boundary County for 17 years now.
Tuesday's Trouble: Week 19
Evelyn Smith got high scratch game 162 and high handicap game 258.
Saturday, January 21
Two escapees in custody after pursuit
BONNERS FERRY — Two males were taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a traffic stop quickly escalated into a multi-agency pursuit.
Thursday, January 19
BNSF, Tribe hosts hazmat training
In a collaborative effort to protect the Kootenai River in the event of a potential hazmat spill, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, BNSF contractors Whitewater Rescue Institute and Kennedy-Jenks partnered with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho to provide critical training to Boundary County first responders on Saturday.
Cold weather safety
By Stu Willis, MD and Pete Cassidy, RN
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Badgers cut down by Libby Loggers
The Badger boys basketball team suffered a heartbreaking defeat at home last Thursday night when the Libby Loggers staged a comeback in the final minutes to win the game 52-49.
Northern Flickers: part of the woodpecker clan
Last weekend while observing one of our several bird feeders I noticed a stranger to the suet block. As he approached the suet block I observed a flashy color in the wings, a bold white rump in flight, and a black necklace above a speckled chest. I could see by his appearance and behavior it was a woodpecker and after reviewing my “Birds of Idaho field guide”, I discovered it was a Northern Flicker.
The Pearl Theater to host Burns Night
Put on your plaid and join us at The Pearl for a glimpse of Old World Scotland at Burns Night.
Spinach Quiche
This is a recipe I haven’t used in quite sometime. Seems that since I have started writing this column I have had to revisit some of my favorite recipes even if it makes too much for me to eat in one sitting. I break it up and then I have my own TV dinners. The recipe calls for half and half, but I use whole milk instead. Cuts down a bit on the calories.
Fish and Game's elk study continues in the Panhandle
Fish and Game biologists in Idaho’s Panhandle region have started the fourth year of a comprehensive elk mortality study.
Murray named BCSD Employee of the Month
I believe without a doubt that the difference between good and great teachers is that great teachers are always learning. We at Naples Elementary have a school full of great teachers, and today I get to recognize one of them. Mr. Jason Murray is the fourth grade teacher at Naples Elementary. Mr. Murray joined the Wolverines this year after moving with his wife, Andra, and their two children from Seattle, WA. I will always remember getting a call last spring from Mr. Murray. His wife had recently been hired as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Lake Pend Oreille School District, and Mr. Murray was looking for a position in a nearby district. I’m not one to believe in fate, but I kind of believe that fate brought Mr. Murray to Naples Elementary.
Ties to the Land Workshop to be held Feb. 4 in Bayview
While many landowners would say income from crops or timber harvest is their central ownership goal, most would also mention a place to raise their family, wildlife habitat, and many other cherished ownership values. Many landowners would like to see the next generation of their family pick up where they left off in managaing the family place. But too often, they don’t act on this instinct soon enough, or they may have made some effort towards estate planning and a will, but haven’t brought the next generations of the family into the discussion.
Superintendent Scoop
Friends of Boundary County School District #101,
Scott stripped of committee assignments
State Representative Heather Scott (R-Blanchard) was stripped of all of her committee assignments during a legislative session in Boise on Jan. 12 after making a comment to a fellow lawmaker during the Legislature’s organizational session back in December — a comment that she re-stated in a radio interview on Jan. 13: “Legislators shouldn’t have to sleep around or spread their legs to advance.”
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Cynthia Nell Tyler Tajan
On the night of Jan. 9, alongside her beloved husband Joe, youngest son Adam and dear daughter-in-law Jessica, Cynthia Nell “Tyler” Tajan, 68, went to the sun.
SHERIFF'S LOG
Jan. 13
Lady Badgers lose to Loggers, punish the Spartans
The Lady Badgers’ winning streak came to an end on Thursday, Jan. 12, when they lost to Libby 40-43, but that loss came after punishing the Priest River Spartans at home (51-30) two nights prior.
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Dear Idahoans: Senator Bart Davis, Idaho Falls, is the Republican Majority Leader in the Senate in the State of Idaho legislature. Since 2001, he has also been a member of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL); known as The Uniform Law Commission. This commission is a certified United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
Dr. King honored at the Pearl
On Saturday, Jan. 14, community members gathered at the Pearl Theater to commemorate the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The free event, which was sponsored by the Boundary County Human Rights Task Force, featured art, music, film and presentations by guest speakers.
Orthopedic clinic to expand
The Orthopedic Clinic at Boundary Community Hospital is expanding. Mike Schicker, DO from North Idaho Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Ponderay will have specialist clinic hours on Friday mornings starting in January 2017. Dr. Schicker joins Dr. DiBenedetto and Travis Taylor, NP-C offering Boundary County residents two days of orthopedic clinic in Bonners Ferry at their office in Building C on the south side of the Hospital off Comanche Street.
Hunting season 2017: let the adventures begin
Welcome to 2017. I hope you had a great hunting season last year, and it’s understandable if you think the season is winding down. Many people think hunting seasons start in late summer, run through fall and end during winter, but there are many hunting opportunities in Idaho throughout the year.
Betty (Elizabeth) Duvall Beck
Betty (Elizabeth) Duvall Beck passed away on Jan. 2, 2017 at her home in Bonners Ferry surrounded by her family after a short illness. Betty was an only child born on Nov. 13, 1942 to Frances and Walter Duvall in San Diego. After graduating from Chula Vista High School in 1960, she began her working career at her mothers’ Junior Department Store. From there, she began working at Prudential Insurance Company, where she retired in 1967. One of her favorite hobbies at this time was participating on a bowling team. On New Year’s Eve 1962, she met her future husband of 54 years, Richard Felix Beck, who was on Christmas leave from the army. It was love at first sight for both Richard and Betty. They were married on Feb. 9, 1963 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in San Diego. On July 27, 1964, their first child Deborah Lynn was born. Betty and Richard purchased their first home shortly after in the fall of 1964 in Chula Vista, California. On August 21, 1967, Betty and Richard had a son: Michael Andrew Beck. At this time, Betty decided to be a stay-at-home mom while Richard operated and owned Beck’s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Betty was active in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Little League and Girls Softball along with gardening, camping and decorating ostrich, emu and goose eggs.
CLARIFICATION
A story in last week’s edition of the Herald entitled ‘Tribal, city officers cross-deputized’ raised some concern that Boundary County Sheriff David Kramer was cross-deputizing federal law enforcement officers due to paragraph two’s broad definition of deputization which states:
An update from Mt. Hall and Naples
With second quarter coming to its end, it’s a nice time to sit back and reflect on what a great second quarter it was. Mt Hall and Naples were especially busy.
Deputies remain hospitalized
SANDPOINT — Bonner County sheriff’s deputies who were shot in the line of duty on Monday remained hospitalized on Tuesday.
Hunter education courses offered through winter
Even though Idaho’s spring turkey hunting season is months away, now is a great time for beginning hunters to register for and complete a hunter education course.
BCSD #101 to host M&O Levy workshops
The board members of Boundary County School District #101 finalized dates and locations for the upcoming Maintenanance and Operations Levy workshops during a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Badger wrestlers compete in River City Duals
The Bonners Ferry varsity wrestling team traveled to Post Falls on Jan. 13 and 14, where 25 high school squads from around the region congregated to compete in the River City Duals.
Time is wasting to stop Medicare Bankruptcy
I recently wrote about the need to heed the Social Security Trustee’s warnings and shore up Social Security. Like the requirements for the Social Security Trustees to annually assess the state of the trust funds that support the Social Security program, the Medicare Trustees are also required by law to report to Congress on the state of the Medicare trust funds.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, Jan. 19
Traveling back in time: this day in Bonners Ferry History History
History for January 19th, 2017
Friday, January 13
Rain could create problems next week
The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for the Idaho Panhandle regarding the rain that is predicted to fall next week. The forecast is calling for large amounts of precipitation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, along with warming temperatures that could reach the low to mid 40’s.
Thursday, January 12
Legals January 12, 2017
Annual Road and Street Financial Report FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 2016 BEGINNING BALANCE AS OF OCTOBER 1 PREVIOUS YEAR 875,600 LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES All other LOCAL receipts or transfers in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,250 Total Local Funding (sum lines 2 through 10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,250 STATE FUNDING SOURCES Highway user revenue . . . . . . . (Highway Users & HB312). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,321,562 Total State Funding (sum lines 12 through 16). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,321,562 FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES Secure Rural Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 738,578 Federal-aid Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,805 Federal Lands Access Funds and All other FEDERAL receipts or transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,000 Total Federal Funding (sum lines 18 through 22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790,383 TOTAL RECEIPTS (sum lines 11, 17, 23). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,141,195 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (include salary and benefits on each line) Chip sealing or seal coating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190,196 Patching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,080 Winter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,396 Grading/blading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217,876 Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Other (signs, signals or traffic control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505,700 Total Routine Maintenance (sum lines 35 through 40). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,181,248 Equipment purchase - automotive, heavy, other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,279 Equipment lease/purchase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,739 Equipment maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206,074 Total Equipment (sum lines 42 through 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361,092 ADMINISTRATION Administrative salaries and expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172,676 OTHER EXPENDITURES Professional services - engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,581 Total Other (sum lines 48 through 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,581 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS (sum lines 29, 34, 41, 46, 47, 60). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,778,597 RECEIPTS OVER DISBURSEMENTS (line 24 - line 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362,598 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS (Audit adjustment and etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSING BALANCE (sum lines 1, 62, 63). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,238,198 Funds on Line 64 obligated for specific future projects & reserves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716,000 Funds on Line 64 retained for general funds and operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522,198 ENDING BALANCE (line 64 minus the sum of lines 65, 66). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Total lane miles with surface treatments, chip sealed, seal coated etc. on line 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Total lane miles graded or bladed on line 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 751 FUTURE PROJECTS & RESERVE DESCRIPTIONS Available Funds (From line 65). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716,000 Project List Start Year Projected Cost Trout Creek Bridge - Const Match 2019 52,000 Deep Creek Loop Paving - Proj Dev Match 2017 14,000 Deep Creek Loop Paving - Const Match 2019 67,000 Ruby Creek Br #2 - Proj Dev PH 1 Match 2017 16,000 Ruby Creek Br #2 - Const Match 2020 45,000 Riverside Rd Improvement Proj - Match 2019 312,000 Crossport Guardrail - Match 2018 17,000 Deep Creek Guardrail - Match 2018 17,000 Recreation Park Road Project 2017 40,000 Purchase Rock Pit extension property 2017 136,000 Estimated Cost of future projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716,000 Total amount of Highway User Revenue from HB312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,565 Maintenance performed Amount spent Description of work x Chip Sealing/Seal Coating $ 166,520 Chip Sealed 8 miles county roads x Grading/Blading $ 64,677 Applied dust abate. to county road x All other maintenance $ 44,368 Applied salt to hills and intersections Total amount spent on maintenance or replacement $ 275,565 Deferred maintenance costs over the last 5 years (in dollars). 1,676,110 BFH Legal 9590 January 12, 2017
Elected county officials sworn in
More than 50 residents lined the halls of the Boundary County Courthouse Monday to witness history in the making.
Raymond Park Winebark
Raymond Park Winebark, age 49, of Moyie Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Reflections on last summer's Village Program
What a great time, with the snow all around and hot chocolate on the menu, to be remembering the warm and sunny days of summer. The volunteers at the Village Project are doing just that as they prepare for yet another summer of fun for Boundary County’s young English Language Learners.
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Climate change debunked
Michael (Mick) Loney
Michael (Mick) Wayne Loney passed away in his home, on Dec. 25, 2016.
Lady Badgers take down Jaguars
The Lady Badgers basketball team won its second game in a row on Thursday, Jan. 5, beating Genesis Prep at home 47-40.
Tuesday's Trouble finishes up week 17
The Tuesday’s Trouble bowling league has finished seventeen weeks of bowling.
Eagles to host fundraiser for Explorers
National Police Week is an annual ceremony held in Washington D.C. that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. Law Enforcement and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
The need to shore up Social Security is mounting
In its most recent report out in June, the Trustees of the Social Security trust fund provided another warning that Congress must act now to address the shortfalls of the Social Security trust fund. The trustees reported that the Social Security program will be “unable to pay scheduled benefits in full on a timely basis in 2034” and recommended that lawmakers address these shortfalls soon, so that “a broader range of solutions can be considered and more time will be available to phase in changes while giving the public adequate time to prepare.” Many Americans depend on Social Security, and we must not waste more time and act on this warning to prevent the program’s insolvency.
Vegetarian Stuffed Avocados
I just tried this salad and really liked it. I love to try different salads and I have started to use avocados more than I have before. Avocados have several health benefits. One avocado provides the body with vitamins A, C, E, K and B6 along with potassium and healthy fat. You can serve this either in the leftover skin of the avocado after you scoop the meat out or onto a nice leaf of buttercrunch lettuce.
Joyce Ellen Johnson
Our beloved Wife and Mother Joyce Ellen Johnson passed away in her sleep New Years Day 2017 at her family home in Porthill, Idaho.
Grant Nixon gifts painting to Boundary County Courthouse
Tribal, city officers cross-deputized
Kootenai Tribal Police Chief Joel Minor and newly appointed Tribal Police Officer Heiko Arshat were sworn in on Tuesday by Boundary County Sheriff David Kramer in a cross-deputization ceremony.
Badger boys blown out at home by Genesis Prep
The Bonners Ferry boys basketball team hosted Genesis Prep on Thursday, Jan. 5 and lost the nonleague game 41-82.
BFHS Wrestlers place at Riverside Classic
Bonners Ferry High School’s varsity wrestling squad traveled to Chattaroy, Wash. over the weekend to compete with a number of area schools in the Riverside Classic. While a few of Bonners Ferry’s wrestlers had the flu and were unable to compete, eight of them made the bus, and four of those eight placed in the top three of their respective weight classes.
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Growing Freedom for Idaho Legislative Agenda
The Idaho Legislature will have the opportunity to support a strong agenda for Growing Freedom in Idaho during the 2017 Legislative Session. The agenda, driven by citizen input and geared toward cultivating greater personal freedoms for Idahoans, was released on Jan. 5, by Idaho State Representatives Heather Scott (R-1A) and Ronald Nate (R-34A).
KVRI backs Boulder Creek Restoration Project
Board members of the Kootenai Valley River Initiative (KVRI) met on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss any concerns regarding the proposal of the Boulder Creek Restoration Project, as well as to examine other land management projects that are being proposed in the Kootenai Valley over the next five to 10 years.
SHERIFF'S LOG
Jan. 6
Family Foresters Workshop scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20
Family-owned forests are vital to the economy and quality of life in the Inland Northwest. These lands are critical for wildlife habitat, timber supply, water quality, and many other values.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, Jan. 12
Traveling back in time: this day in Bonners Ferry history
History for January 12th, 2017
Old Man Winter brings 'hoarfrost' to Kootenai Valley
Last Thursday, as I was traveling west on the Riverside road in -9 degree temperatures, I noticed an unusual amount of frost on the trees and vegetation beside the Kootenai River. The frost seemed to vary, and some of the frost appeared to have extremely exaggerated crystal formations.
IDFG prepared to feed big game animals
Big game animals are congregating at low elevations, including near towns and homes after December snow and some frigid temperatures blanketed much of Idaho.
Horse and buggy town
Main Street has changed. You probably don’t remember when we were a “horse and buggy” town, but it is exciting to see how we have grown! Do you have any memories of how downtown has changed through the years? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.
Commission seeks to fill P&Z vacancy
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.
Repairs slated for Naples bridge
Repairs will be taking place to the Naples Bridge on Deep Creek Loop, just south of the Naples Store, according to Boundary County Public Information Officer Michael Meier.
A January update from Boundary County Middle School
It is unbelievable that this semester is almost over. One half a year almost completed? Where does the time go? I know where a lot of it went. It went to helping our community, competing, participating in various events and generally being great people and citizens.
Thursday, January 5
Legals January 5, 2017
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
GROW meeting set
The GROW community garden is holding an annual meeting on Jan. 18. The meeting, which is open to everyone, will take place at Mugsy’s Tavern and Grill in downtown Bonners Ferry at 6 p.m.
Lt. Governor Little awards Alta, Naples Mill
Idaho Lieutenant Governor Brad Little recognized Alta Forest Products, Naples Mill, as one of five statewide recipients of the 2016 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency.
Viola Jantz
Viola Jantz, 91, passed away at the Sunset Assisted Living Home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Dec. 29. Services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at the Treasure Valley Mennonite Church in New Plymouth, Idaho.
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Joyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson, 80, passed away on Jan. 1, 2017, at her home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services to be announced and a full obituary to follow.
Daisy Marie Coster Huggins
Daisy Marie Coster Huggins, born Feb. 26, 1934, at home in Sheridan, Wyo., died Dec. 22, after a brief battle with cancer, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Seniors, are you ready to exercise?
Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, the Senior Hospitality Center will begin the winter session of the “Fit and Fall Proof Class”.
Badgers 1-1 in holiday games
The Bonners Ferry varsity girls basketball team went one and one during the holiday break.
Traveling back in time: this day in Bonners Ferry history
History for January 5th, 2017
Michael (Mick) Wayne Loney
Michael (Mick) Wayne Loney passed away in his home on Dec. 25, 2016.
Climate change
Re: Climate change
Winter's here, let's play hockey
The blast of cold weather we’ve experienced recently has allowed the community ice rink to set up nicely. The rink, which is located at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, will be open to anyone with skates when the weather permits, and thanks in part to Steve Petesch and Matt Cossalman, who have taken it upon themselves to organize a recreational hockey league, it will also serve as a hockey rink a few days a week.
Cheesy Hash Browns
Ingredients
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, Jan. 5
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Brown
UI Ext. Office to start local seed library
The Boundary County UI Extension Office is currently in the process of setting up a local seed library.
Visiting Idahoans join in the fun during this year's Christmas bird count
On Wednesday, Dec. 28, 12 birders, some from as far away as Boise, wandered a 7 ½ mile radius from downtown Bonners Ferry to join in the 117th Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Their goal was to count as many birds as they could see or hear within the given area.
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Dec. 30
Red-tailed hawks constantly on the hunt in the Kootenai Valley
The Red-Tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in Boundary County. They were named for the variety of hawks that has a brick-red tail.
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Stepping into the new year
The Drill Team played an important part in supporting the marching band.
Clarification
In a story published on Dec. 22, entitled “School board votes to maintain current levy amount”, we stated that “the district currently depends on this money to ensure that all six of the district’s schools — Mt. Hall Elementary, Valley View Elementary, Naples Elementary, Evergreen Elementary, Boundary County Middle School and Bonners Ferry High School — have enough funding to operate safely, smoothly and effectively.” That sentence should have read, “the district currently depends on this money to ensure that all five of the district schools have enough funding to operate safely, smoothly and effectively,” since the Evergreen school shut down years ago. We apologize for the error.
Austin Wesley Irwin
Austin Wesley Irwin Sr., 75, of Sweet Home, Ore., died in his home on December 24, 2016 after a long battle with emphysema and COPD.
Court Records
Clerks
Tuesday's Trouble wraps up week 16
The Tuesday’s Trouble league has finished up 16 weeks of bowling, which means they are halfway through the season.
Ramona Plato
Now joyfully reunited with her parents and other loved ones, Ramona Mae Holmes Plato passed quietly through the veil Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Audus Winzle Helton
Audus Winzle Helton was born on Oct. 5, 1922, in Bethel, Okla., to Leonard Huston Helton and Berniece Gladys Wright Helton. Two years later, his brother Cecil Houston Helton joined the family. They lived in the southeast Oklahoma hill country where Leonard farmed and trapped for a living and were part of a large extended family. Unfortunately, Leonard passed in 1930, due to a burst appendix, leaving Berneice as a single parent to two small boys. They eventually left Oklahoma to live with relatives in Arizona for a while and then moved on to the Merced/Modesto area of California when Berniece remarried to a man who offered a less than stable family life.
January is learn to ski and snowboard month
During the month of January, Schweitzer will be offering first time skiers and riders packages and incentives to encourage them to take up snow sports as part of the national “Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month (LSSM)” program.
Coming soon: Martin Luther King, Jr. & Nonviolence
A celebration of art, music and film to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. and his message of equality, respect, hope and nonviolence for all citizens will be held at The Pearl Theater on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 4 p.m.
Elizabeth (Betty) Beck
Elizabeth (Betty) Beck, 74, passed away at her Moyie Springs area home on Jan. 2, 2017. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry.
