Thursday, March 30
Legals March 30, 2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearing at 5:30 PM Thursday, April 20, 2017 in the Boundary County Courthouse to accept public comment on an Amendment Application, 17-052 by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Application 17-052 involves amending Ordinance 2017-1, Land Use Ordinance, to review proposed changes, specifically addressing updates to: Section 2 - Definitions Section 4 - Enforcement Section 11 - Subdivisions Section 20 - Parcel Divisions The proposed updates are both typographical (correcting formatting and spelling/numbering errors), and substantive. (Substantive changes are changes to actual content which add or delete verbiage thus altering the potential interpretation of an ordinance. An example might be the addition to an ordinance section to state 'No dogs allowed'. Not hard to interpret, but if the words did not exist before, the addition of these words (or removal of them) would be considered a substantive change.) The deadline for written comment and material for 17-052 is 12 PM Thursday April 13, 2017. Written comment may be mailed to: Boundary County Commissioners, PO Box 419, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, faxed to (208) 267-1205 or emailed to planning@boundarycountyid.org. Written comment will be accepted at public hearing provided the material is read into the record. There may be a five (5) minute limit per person on verbal testimony. Further information is available on this application at the Planning & Zoning Office, room 16 of the Courthouse, and the application is available for public review. Information is also available by calling (208) 267-7212 or by visiting the county website at www.boundarycountyid.org/planning/. Anyone requiring special accommodation due to handicap or disability should contact the planning office at least two (2) days prior to the hearing. BFH Legal 9648 March 30, 2017
Regional spelling bee held in CDA
COEUR D’ALENE — Fifth-grade NIHEA student Joseph Moran, of Hayden, out-spelled 39 other fourth-through eighth-graders from the five northern counties of Idaho to become the champion speller in the 14th annual North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee March 18, at North Idaho College.
Zachary Raaum Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #15
Zachary Raaum, also known as “Crash”, enjoys hunting in his spare time. His dream job is to be a welder or mechanic. Zach describes himself as wicked cool, and says that his killer driving makes him the manliest man. Teresa and Duane are Zach’s parents and he has two sisters, Tori and Courtney. Zach brought his hobby, hunting, to the stage for the talent portion of the show. His lip sync song was “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift. His pick-up line of choice is: “On a scale from 1-10, you’re a 9 and I’m the 1 you need.”
Caleb Harrington - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #8
Caleb Harrington’s hobbies include building forts, stick fighting, and playing air hockey. He describes himself as quick witted, and says his favorite memory from childhood was growing a beard.
Mic Skeen - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #11
Mic Skeen loves to hang out with friends, have a good time, and see others smile. He says he may not be the manliest man, but he is the cutest 12-year-old. His secret to getting all the ladies is his luscious, manly hair.
This Day in History
100 Year
Katie Onstott DYW Participant #14
Katie Onstott is sponsored by Girl Scout Brownie Troop No. 2171. Katie is the daughter of Brett Onstott and Tammy Kralik. She has four brothers: Tim, Tony, Jake, and Micah. After graduation, Katie plans to attend North Idaho College to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. In her free time she enjoys include participating in Border Patrol Explorers Post No. 190, working at Starbucks, and babysitting.
Ada Bonnell - DYW Participant #15
Ada Bonnell is sponsored by Echo Springs Transitional School. She is the daughter of Paul and Rebecca Bonnell. She has one brother, Levi. After high school, Ada plans to attend college, but is undecided on her future career path. Ada finds historical figure Laura Ingalls Wilder intriguing, as well as modern personality Julianne Moore.
TJ Smith - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #10
TJ Smith enjoys spending his spare time flying planes and working on his modeling career. His dream job would be to be an airline pilot. He says being a pilot, as well as his willingness to work hard toward his goals, makes him the manliest man.
Kaylee Kramer DYW Participant #11
Kaylee Kramer is sponsored by Masonic Organizations Lodge No. 43. She is the daughter of Rocky and Melissa Kramer.She has one brother, Kole, and one sister, Kaia. After high school, Kaylee plans to attend Lewis and Clark State College, and pursue a career as a Neonatal Nurse or a Teacher. Kaylee finds historical figure Alexander Flemming interesting, as well as modern personality Pope Francis. Kaylee keeps busy by participating in Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, and National Honor Society. In her free time, Kaylee enjoys camping, boating and tubing, hiking, golfing, and hunting. For her talent, Kaylee will be performing a vocal solo of the song “Castle on a Cloud” from the musical Les Misérables.When asked what makes her most proud of her generation, Kaylee states, “We are willing to stand up for what we believe in, even if that means standing alone.”
Kindergarten registration dates
2017/2018 Boundary County Dist. 101 Kindergarten registration:
Nick Sabin - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #13
Nick Sabin, also known as “Sabin Cat,” says his muscles are the reason he is the manliest man.
Henry Steiner - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #9
Henry Steiner likes to spend his free time watching television and working out. His secret to getting all the ladies is “a look that works 100 percent... 30 percent of the time.”
Alex Urbaniak - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #3
Alex Urbaniak describes himself as “extra terrestrial.” Alex says he is the manliest man because of his leg hair.
Isaac Lavala - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #12
Isaac Lavala, also known as “Ginger” or “Cheeto,” enjoys yoga in his spare time and his favorite childhood memory is playing catch in the street.
LaVeeda (Waits) Linnemeyer
LaVeeda (Waits) Linnemeyer passed away on March 19, at the Boundary County Restorium in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m, April 8, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry.
Kianna Higgins DYW Participant #12
Kianna Higgins is sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi. She is the daughter of Barry and Darlene Higgins. She has one sister, Shaleyna. After graduation, Kianna plans to college to become an Interior Designer. Kianna is intrigued by modern personalities Ellen DeGeneres and Nick Vujicic, and finds historical figures Rosa Parks and Thomas Jefferson interesting.
Business of the Month: Wink, Inc.
BONNERS FERRY — The March Business of the month is Wink, Inc., owned by Alan and Cathi Winkelseth.
A Blessed Beginning
BONNERS FERRY — A Blessed Beginning, a community-supported pregnancy care center, that helps pregnant women in need of encouragement, was opened in 2011, and moved to a new building in January of this year to offer expanded services.
Birth Announcement: Hadlee Don Hoover
Hadlee Don Hoover was born on November 24, 2016. She weighed 6 pounds and was 21 1/4 inches long. She is welcomed by parents Shyann Murphy and Christopher Hoover, as well as her brothers, Ryker Hoover and Blake Copeland.
Where are we?
Do you know where this building is located? Do you know what group uses it now? Might you recognize the man in the photo or know what he is doing? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com or call the museum. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.
Maya Roberts DYW Participant #13
Maya Roberts is sponsored by Bonners Ferry Lodge No. 43.
Carson Umphenour - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #6
Carson Umphenour, also known as “Peaches,” likes to go mudding and lifting weights. His plans after high school include attending North Idaho College to become a diesel technician.
Evan Wasmer Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #7
When asked to describe himself, Evan Wasmer simply replied “Evan Wasmer.” His secret to getting all the ladies is his beautiful smile and charming good looks.
Lauretta Tase Walters
Lauretta Tase Walters passed away peacefully at the Boundary County Restorium on March 17, 2017. Services will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home Chapel, with private interment in the Grandview Cemetery, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Leonard Roy Ingraham
Leonard Roy Ingraham, 91, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2017, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He was a resident of Laurel, Mont., until 2013 when his health began to fail. He moved to Sandpoint, Idaho to live with his daughter and her family.
Panhandle Health District offers flood safety tips
HAYDEN — In the wake of several North Idaho communities experiencing flooding and anticipating more rain this week, Panhandle Health District is reminding residents to stay safe and healthy during and after flood conditions.
David Cossairt - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #5
David Cossairt likes to play piano in his free time. His dream girl is a tall, attractive woman in a black dress.
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Tim Kerstiens - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #2
Tim Kerstiens enjoys four-wheeling off road and hopes to have his own shop one day.
Lavala earns Mr. Bonners Ferry High School title
BONNERS FERRY — With the Distinguished Young Women preparing to take stage next month, the Bonners Ferry High School Gents put on their own spoof talent show that would’ve given Saturday Night Live cast members a run for their money.
Court Reports
Florence Barto, born 1948, charged with misdemeanor petit theft by BFPD on Dec. 4, 2016. Disposition: Pleaded guilty. Found guilty on March 20, with costs of $56.50, restitution of $500, one year probation, 30 days jail, and 30 days suspended.
Sheriff's Log
March 22, 2017
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Gary Barrett Buehler
Gary Barrett Buehler passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2017. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Grand View Cemetery.
Legislative session is almost over
As the tentative March 24th session deadline drew closer, there was an urgency to “get done and go home”. This reckless pace of Pelosi-style “pass-it-to-find-out what's-in-it” style of legislating is counter productive to what Idaho really needs and justification for a major overhaul of the committee system.
Eric Ellis - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #1
Eric Ellis, also known as “Erock,” said his dream job is to be a Calvin Klein model. He claims to have the “manliest of voices” and gets all the ladies by being a respectable young gentleman.
Explorers to host D.C. fundraiser
On April 15, Border Patrol Explorer Post No. 190 will host its final fundraiser before they leave for Washington DC.
Anthony Shutes - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #4
Anthony Shutes’s dream job is to be a bikini model. He says he is the manliest man of the senior class because of his facial hair, which grows faster than Miracle Grow.
Joyce Ellen Johnson
Our beloved wife and mother, Joyce Ellen Johnson, passed away in her sleep on New Years Day 2017 at her family home in Porthill, Idaho.
Tuesday's Trouble: 27 weeks of bowling
BONNERS FERRY — Melayne Stevens got high scratch game 158 and third high scratch series 426. Lil Jimenez got second high scratch game 158, high scratch series 445, high handicap game 647 and high handicap series 661.
SPOT to try out transit service between Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry
SANDPOINT — Starting April 1, Bonner County and Boundary County residents will be able to spend the day shopping, dining and recreating in Sandpoint, Ponderay and Bonners Ferry without the hassle of driving.
Ethan Wilson - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #14
Ethan Wilson describes himself as impulsive and confused, and he enjoys spending his spare time growing his luscious red hair. His secret to getting all the ladies is to fake it until he makes it. Ethan’s dream girl must have an appetite for adventure, like to smile, and be able to find red hair attractive. When asked why he was the manliest man he replied, “‘Cause I’m the man. You can tell ‘cause it’s just the way it is.”
70th wedding anniversary celebration
Merrill Marcy and Betty Patterson were married March 30, 1947 in Naples, Idaho.
Superintendent Pflueger talks with students about safety
Students of Bonners Ferry High School, I wanted a few minutes today to visit with you. Thank you for your time and attention.
Friday, March 24
'Bullets and Belles' Takes Aim at The Pearl
Bullets and Belles hits the stage Saturday, March 25th at The Pearl Theater.
Thursday, March 23
Lengthy mudslide covers Westside Road
BONNERS FERRY — A mudslide lasting approximately two to three minutes covered a section of Westside Road, just inside the north border of the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge at 7:36 a.m. last Thursday.
Area firefighters get certified in ice rescue
BONNERS FERRY — Twenty-one multi-agency firefighters became certified Ice Rescue Specialists this month following a two-day classroom and hands on training held at Blue Lake, in Naples.
Distinguished Young Women
A group of young ladies are getting ready for the Distinguished Young Program at the High School. Previously the program was known as Junior Miss and before that, Miss Bonners Ferry. Do you know who these young ladies were that were running for Miss Bonners Ferry? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com or call the museum. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.
Victoria Smith DYW Participant #6
Victoria Smith, sponsored by Idaho Women in Timber, is the daughter of Travis and Julie Smith.
Sheriff's Log
March 15, 2017
Helping Hands to hold fundraiser
BONNERS FERRY — The Helping Hands of Naples is holding their semi-annual fundraiser ‘People Helping People.’
Alexandra Hough DYW Participant #10
Alexandra “Allie” Hough, sponsored by Bonners Ferry Rod Benders, is the granddaughter of Bill and Linda Drayton.
Court Reports
Mary Lou E Pompu, born 1962, charged with misdemeanor battery by the BCSO on Jan. 6.
Hannah Sims DYW Participant #8
Hannah Sims is sponsored by PEO. She is the daughter of David and Stephanie Sims. She has on sister, Isabella. After high school, Hannah is unsure where she will attend college, but intends to pursue a degree in a math or science field. Hannah finds historical figures Katherine Johnson and Rosalind Franklin interesting, as well as modern personality Simone Biles.
Fire agencies to discuss annexation
BONNERS FERRY — A public meeting will be held tonight between the North Bench Fire Association, the South Boundary Fire Protection District, and their firefighters, in order to discuss whether or not the two agencies would like to combine forces, and what the structure of a combined fire district would entail.
LaVeeda Linnemeyer
LaVeeda Linnemeyer, 96, passed away at the Community Restorium in Bonners Ferry, on March 19.
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GRAND OPENING A Blessed Beginning
A Blessed Beginning, a community supported Pregnancy Care Center, will be holding a grand opening on Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 6530 Suite B, Washington St., located next to the Bible Presbyterian church.
Badgerettes dance their hearts out at state
NAMPA, Idaho — The Bonners Ferry Badgerettes Dance Team danced their hearts out in the Idaho High School State Dance and Cheer Competition on March 17.
Rayan Naylor – Participant #1
Rayan Naylor is sponsored by Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce. Rayan is the daughter of Roger and Kandy Naylor. She has three brothers, Shane, RJ, and Luke. After graduation, Rayan plans to attend college at Liberty University and study English and Journalism. Extracurricular activities she enjoys include National Honor Society, Robotics, Cross Country, and Honor Choir.
Tuesday's Trouble finishes 26 weeks of bowling
BONNERS FERRY — Carolyn McNeill got high scratch game 226 and third high handicap series 639.
Chief Pat Warkentin to retire from BFFD
Lt. Winey named Fire Chief
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And Then the Rains Came
BONNERS FERRY — In the wake of snow and ice storms, Boundary County and the City of Bonners Ferry declared a state of emergency for the second time this winter after torrential rains rapidly melted accumulated snow banks across the county creating floods and subsequent mudslides.
Haley Wenk DYW Participant #7
Haley Wenk, the daughter of David and Donielle Wenk, is sponsored by Bonners Ferry Eagles Aeries #3522. She has two sisters, Rachel and Miranda, and one brother, Ryan. Haley plans to attend University of Montana and pursue a career as a mortician.
March Madness in Idaho: Time to Be Vigilant!
The Idaho Legislature has it’s own version of March Madness. The last few days of March are some of the longest, craziest, and most expensive days of the session. In the past few years we have seen Obamacare adopted by Idaho, massive increases in gas taxes and registration fees, and International Law incorporated into Idaho statutes, all introduced in the waning hours of the Legislature.
March news from Valley View
The students and staff at VVES are truly enjoying the change of weather and appreciate greatly the grass creeping through the snow. It feels like spring and with that comes excitement and a renewed energy for the school day.
Alayna Youngwirth DYW Participant #9
Alayna Youngwirth is sponsored by Girl Scout Cadette Troup No. 3801. She is the daughter of John and Deborah Youngwirth. She has one brother, Michael.
History for March 23, 2017
100 Year
BFHS gears up to finish the 3rd Quarter
The end of the 3rd Quarter of the 2016-2017 school year is upon us, and BFHS students and staff will be working hard to finish strong. I know it is not safe to say this, so you can all blame me when it snows again, but we made it through winter. We all rallied as a community to dig out, and our efforts are paying off.
Wednesday, March 22
Mudslide forces family of 5 off highway
BONNERS FERRY — Tuesday night, a hill broke loose at U.S. Highway 95 at MP 498, just south of Mountain Meadows Road causing a vehicle to roll down an embankment.
Thursday, March 16
Tuesday's Trouble: A look at week 25 of bowling
The Tuesday’s Trouble have finished 25 weeks of bowling. Alice VanGundy took it all. High scratch game 206, high scratch series 480, high handicap game 263 and high handicap series 651.
Danny E. Dunning
Danny E. Dunning passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home in Porthill, Idaho.
Ashlyn Hittle DYW Participant #5
The Boundary County Middle School Leadership is proud to sponsor Ashlyn Hittle. Ashlyn is the daughter of Spencer and Barbara Hittle, and has three sisters, Alanna, Amy, and Amanda. Ashyln plans to attend college where she plans to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and work abroad. A historical figure that interests Ashyln is Jesus Christ. A modern personality who intrigues her is Donald Trump.
Majority supports M&O Levy
Boundary County School District 101 M&O Levy election results
Mud slide derails Union Pacific
MOYIE SPRINGS — Emergency responders struggled to access a derailed southbound Union Pacific grain train early Wednesday morning, after an estimated five cars derailed near a 100-foot embankment just above the Moyie Dam.
Boundary Abstract relocates
Locally owned title insurance and escrow company Boundary Abstract has been serving residents of Boundary County since 1915.
Explore 'Winter Birding' with NIC at Sandpoint
SANDPOINT — Join outdoor educational specialist and field ornithologist Brian Baxter for the Winter Birding class Saturday, March 18, at North Idaho College at Sandpoint, located at 102 South Euclid.
Bonners Ferry Snowbirds
Hart indicted on daughter's homocide
TOLEDO, Ore. — On Feb. 28, a Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted a former Toledo, Ore. and Post Falls resident for the nearly 20 year old homicide of his infant daughter.
Court Reports
Paul R.S. Daniels, born 1989, charged with exceeding maximum posted speed limit (Cited: 60 mph Posted: 45 mph) by ISP on Feb. 10.
Jennica Branson DYW Participant #2
Moyie Shrine Club is proud to sponsor Jennica Branson. Jennica is the daughter of Darron and Coral Branson, and has three sisters, Kayla, Maddie, and Kylie. Jennica aspires to attend college where she plans to become an OB Nurse. One historical figure that interests Jennica is Walt Disney.
Bailey Jenkins DYW Participant #3
Alta Forest Products is happy to sponsor Bailey Jenkins. Bailey is the daughter of Ryan and Sarah Jenkins. She has one sister, Hope.
Creston Valley Bird Fest 2017
CRESTON, B.C. — Spring migration is upon us!
Sheriff's Log
March 8, 2017
March Migration Madness
College basketball fans look forward to March Madness every year; when NCAA teams are matched against each other, and each winning team advances to the next round until a winner is crowned.
Courteney Facha DYW Participant #4
Courteney Facha is sponsored by the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club. She is the daughter of Mike Jr. and Dawn Facha. She has one brother, Hunter, and one sister, Hannah. Courteney is unsure of where she would like to attend college, but plans to study pre-law with the goal of becoming a Private Investigator.
Lucille Lucy Falk Miller
Lucille Jean (Falk) Miller, age 94, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho, where she moved from Minneapolis, Minn., four years ago to be near her eldest daughter.
Students jump with all their heart
BONNERS FERRY -- When school dismissed last Thursday afternoon from Valley View Elementary School, Mrs. Petesch welcomed students and volunteers back into the gymnasium. The sound of laughter and a few dozen red and white plastic jump ropes grazing the floor filled the gym as students participated in the 39th annual Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser.
Penguin Plungers raise $4K for Special Olympics
BONNERS FERRY — Close to 140 Boundary County residents flocked to the shores of the icy cold Kootenai River on Saturday in support of the 2017 Special Olympics Penguin Plunge, in association with the Idaho Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Surf's up at The Pearl
As an epic winter seems never-ending, North Idaho residents may find their thoughts turning to sunshine, sand, and sea.
Novinger Music Center expands services
Glenda Novinger and her husband, Ross, have operated Novinger Music Center since August 2015.
Latest state legislature News by Rep. Heather Scott
Grocery Tax repeal Bill Denied by Committee Chairman:
Prison ordered in lieu of probation
BONNERS FERRY — First District Court Judge Barbara Buchanan ordered a Boundary County man on March 2 to serve up to five years in prison for a weapons-related clash with law enforcement last summer near Old Hwy 2 Loop.
Jane Wedell Wedel
Jane Wedell Wedel was born on May 26, 1931 at home to Isaac B. and Lydia Hoeppner Wedell in Winton, Calif.
'Peter and Wendy' production a success
BONNERS FERRY -- In one whirlwind week of auditioning, song-learning, rehearsing, and performing, 64 local children brought Neverland to life in Bonners Ferry’s Becker Auditorium last Friday and Saturday.
Behind the Scenes with Kelsey Steffen
BONNERS FERRY -- Being an entrepreneur and business owner didn’t make the short list when Kelsey Steffen entered adulthood, nor was speaking at the Bonners Ferry Women in Business conference until her husband Jason Steffen volunteered her.
Duane C. Ruth
Duane C. Ruth, 80, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho entered the gates of heaven on March 3, 2017.
Library offers free help honing computer skills
I have it turned on, now what?
Wednesday, March 15
Slide derails Union Pacific near Moyie dam
MOYIE SPRINGS — Emergency responders struggle to access a derailed southbound Union Pacific grain train this morning, after an estimated five cars derailed near a 100-foot embankment just above the Moyie Dam.
Thursday, March 9
Supt. Scoop: Vote
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THURSDAY,
Gary Barrett Buehler
Gary Barrett Buehler passed away February 28, at his Moyie Springs area home. Private services were held and a complete obituary to follow.
A note on the M&O levy election
I realize that we are a community of many different interests and ideas or even our culture or way of life may differ from each other. Yet we are also a community that in despite of our differences, we stand together in time of need, we know how to carry each others burdens. I don’t know of a place that I would rather live than Bonners Ferry.
Badgerettes Dance their way to State
BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners ferry dance team went to Districts in Post Falls, competing mainly against Orofino. They qualified for state in four categories. Kick, Dance, Hip-Hop, and Prop.
Danny Evert Dunning
Danny Evert Dunning passed away at his home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho on March 4. Arrangements to be announced and a complete obituary to follow.
Badger Varsity Cheer has a date with State
BONNERS FERRY — The weekend of Feb. 24, the Bonners Ferry High School girls cheer team, traveled down and spent all day in the Post Falls, competing against Districts 1A-5A for a chance to go to state.
Bryan Leroy Turner
Our beloved husband, father, and brother, Bryan Leroy Turner, was born August 5th, 1932, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and passed away on Tuesday February 14, peacefully at home in Gig Harbor, Wash., after a long and happy life at the age of 84.
Duane Carlos Ruth
Duane Carlos Ruth passed away on March 3, at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Ground Breaking
This picture shows the start of change. Do you know what the men were doing? What is now on the site of where they are standing? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.
Yes vote is crucial to student success
Boundary County schools have an upcoming levy vote on March 14th. This two-year Maintenance and Operations levy supplements the school districts budget, funding portions of the budget that the state does not. Let’s face it, state funding of schools, over the last ten years, has left many of its students high and dry. State funding doesn’t come close to providing a quality education that is so vital to the demands of today’s workers.
Abe Spence Loewen
Funeral service for Abe Spence Loewen will be held Sunday, March 5, at Southern Star Mennonite Church in Geiger, AL at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Souls Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Church on Saturday from 6:30 until 8 p.m.
Michael Ray Brannon
Michael Ray Brannon passed away at his home near Bonners Ferry, Idaho on March 2. Arrangements to be announced and a complete obituary to follow.
Tuesday's Trouble: 24 weeks of bowling
BONNERS FERRY- Jeanne Osborn got high scratch game 187, second high scratch series 438 and second high handicap game 252.
Bushnell Law opens downtown
BONNERS FERRY — Thomas A. Bushnell, Attorney-at-Law, P.A. has opened Bushnell Law, a new law firm, in downtown Bonners Ferry.
David Eugene Nickolauson
David Eugene Nickolauson passed away on March 4, at the Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Arrangements to be announced and a complete obituary to follow.
No levy tax increase
BONNERS FERRY — Tuesday, the Mount Hall Wildcats, the Naples Wolverines, and the Bonners Ferry Badgers will be seeking voter approval of a proposed renewal levy that would not increase current annual property taxes.
Waiting for spring in Boundary County
Has spring sprung here in Boundary County?
School M&O Levy amount stays the same
The big news on our Schools these days is that the Boundary School District 101 Board of Trustees has voted not to raise the amount of the M&O Levy that is up for vote on March 14.
Vote yes on M&O levy
There is nothing more important for a community than the success of its public schools and its youth. An M&O levy covers the cost needed for the maintenance and operations of all Boundary County schools that the state of Idaho does not provide. This levy will not increase your taxes. Please vote yes on March 14th 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. and support our children’s future.
Eagle Scout rank to be awarded
BONNERS FERRY — Eric Layeux of Moyie Springs, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award.
Court Reports
Timothy Durette, born 1971, charged with felony weapon-unlawful possession of convicted felon and felony Part II-persistent violator on Aug. 18 by BCSD.
BCSD Trustee seats up for election
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County School District #101 Zones 1, 2, and 5 Trustee positions are up for election May 16.
Practical healthcare for rural residents
Boundary Community Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of two new Nurse Practitioners as primary care providers. Beverly Yercheck, ANP-C who specializes in adult care and Janet Lukehart, FNP-C who specializes in family care will round out the schedule so that office hours will now be Monday through Friday. And yes, new patients will be accepted after April 1.
Echo Drive barn catches fire, draws crowd
BONNERS FERRY — Early Thursday morning North Bench Fire Department, along with Hall Mountain, and South Boundary volunteer Fire Departments came together to respond to a structure fire call.
Bridgeway to hold rummage sale
BridgeWay Assembly of God in association with Global Gateway Network will be holding a rummage sale at the Great Homestead Room one day only, Friday, March 10, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Semester 1 is a wrap; BFHS welcomes semester 2 and hopes for more sun!
In total, the semester flew by, and I don’t know where the time went. I am thankful for a great semester, and there are many people that I will be thanking in the coming weeks for helping BFHS put another semester under our belt.
Living BONNERS FERRY sign?
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20 Distinguished Young Women
Twenty of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money and prizes in this year’s annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss). Set for April 29th at the Becker Auditorium, get ready for a night of Hollywood glamour as they present “A Night at the Oscars.”
Sheriff's Log
March 2
Wednesday, March 8
'Peter & Wendy' cast to take stage
When Captain Hook sends his right-hand man, Smee, on a quest to capture Peter Pan, it’s seemingly business as usual — at first. Little does Hook realize what fantastic adventures await him and his pirate posse in their search for the elusive Peter Pan.
Thursday, March 2
Truth or politics?
It was gratifying that an Idaho House panel has approved new K-12 science standards that strike key references to climate change caused by human behavior.
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Free computer workshops in mapping and forestry coming
BONNERS FERRY — Forestry technology has been undergoing many changes. Managers of large public or industrial forest lands have increasingly combined aerial imagery with geographic information systems to develop ever more sophisticated, geo-referenced forest information. But GIS systems are usually expensive and require a great deal of training to use. Recently, a variety of free online GIS/mapping applications with fairly simple interfaces have emerged that allow people to get relatively current aerial imagery for a site and obtain geo-referenced data such as soil survey information.
Methodist Church to host rummage sale
The annual United Methodist Women’s rummage, bake, and book sale is scheduled for March 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and March 4 from 9 a.m. until noon. The event will take place at the United Methodist Church, which is located at the corner of Lincoln and Denver in Bonners Ferry.
William H. Clark, Jr.
William H. Clark, Jr., 92, formerly of Reading, Pa, passed away, Sunday, Feb. 19, in Sunset Home Assisted Living Facility, Bonners Ferry, Idaho with family at his side.
Peter and Wendy audition to be held
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of PETER AND WENDY on Monday, March 6th, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street in Bonners Ferry, from 4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 4 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.
Heartwarming Festival
The Fry Healthcare Foundation Festival of Hearts was a resounding success raising more than $37,000 in one night.
Walnut baked rabbit
Rabbit is one of the most underused meats. Rabbit meat is well known for its high protein content. A 3 oz. serving of rabbit meat contains 28 grams of protein, more than beef or chicken. Rabbit is also a concentrated source of iron. A serving contains more than 4 mg. Additionally, the meat provides a wide range of minerals. The highest levels include 204 mg of phosphorous and 292 mg of potassium. The calories in rabbit meat are low. A serving contains only 147 calories. Also, rabbit meat is almost cholesterol free and therefore heart patient friendly. Rabbits are one of the most productive domestic livestock animal there is. Rabbits can produce six pounds of meat on the same feed and water as the cow will produce one pound of meat on the same feed and water. All that said, unless you raise them yourself or know someone who does, it is a hard meat to find in the supermarket. Therefore, you can also use this recipe with chicken. I hear that chicken tastes like rabbit!
Sheriff's Log
Feb. 23
Register for the Penguin Plunge
BONNERS FERRY — The Pengin Plunge will take place on Saturday, March 11 at the Search and Rescue/Waterways Building. By taking the plunge, you can help raise money and awareness for our Special Olympic Athletes. who train hard to compete in the Special Olympics. Without the generous support and donations from our community, Special Olympics would not be possible.
Elijah Richardson
Elijah Richardson, 36, beloved son of John and Pamela Martling, unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 19. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m, at Mountain Springs Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
County, Tribe launch Drug Court
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County officials, along with the Kootenai Tribe, launched Idaho’s 28th Problem Solving ‘Drug’ Court last week with the hopes of changing the lives of drug-related offenders, their families, and the local community as a whole.
Janice E. Johnson
Janice E. Johnson went to be with the Lord on Feb. 16, 2017. She was the oldest of five children born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles and Esther Cates on Jan. 11, 1932. Her father was in the Air Force, so she went to school in many different places, including Japan and Hawaii.
Support the school levy
Article IX of the Constitution of the United State of Idaho makes it “the duty of the legislature of Idaho to establish and maintain a general, uniform and thorough system, free common schools.”
Jesse Sandlin
Tyler Beazer
Scaling & Marketing Private Timber workshop to be held
ST. MARIES — Marketing timber is not a task most forest owners do every day. Most forest owners would like to get as much income as possible from a harvest, to pay for logging costs and have some money left to re-invest in their forests.
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Employee of the Month
Sara Anderson is February’s Boundary County School District Certified Employee of the Month!
Matt Varlman
This Day in History
History for March 2, 2016
GOP committee complaint
Recently in the Herald there was a letter complaining about how I run the Boundary County Republican Party Central Committee.
Tuesday's Trouble: Week 22
BONNERS FERRY — The Tuesday’s Trouble bowling league has wrapped up 22 weeks of bowling.
Dems look to fill vacancies
BONNERS FERRY — There are two officer and eight regional representative positions up for election at the March 11, meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee. The Chair and Treasurer elections are open to anyone wishing to run; Regional Representative positions are open to State Central Committee members in their respective regions. The State Central Committee members will vote on these positions.
Log Inn under new ownership
The Log Inn, located on Tobe Way near three mile, is now owned and operated by the Pipitone family, who are excited to make Boundary County their new home.
Annual pie sale a success
Thank you to everyone who donated or purchased pies at the famous Hospital Auxiliary Pie Sale on Thursday, Feb. 16. The fifty pies and cakes were sold out by Noon and the Auxiliary raised over $1,000.
Rep. Heather Scott: Immigration, Sled Dogs, & Slot Machines!
Week 7 of the 2017 Legislative Session has been the busiest yet! Floor Sessions have been starting earlier than usual in order to have enough time to vote on all the bills and conduct our regular business.
Three Badgers Place at State
NAMPA — The Bonners Ferry Badgers wrestling squad had a big turn around the last two weeks of the season and sent nine boys to the State Championships.
Calendar
THURSDAY,
The bird with the barbed tongue and a drum roll
During the winter I had noticed on several occasions a small to medium size bird foraging mainly on the trunks and limbs of trees and sometimes on shrubs. It was an energetic bird in his search, often probing, scaling off bark, and excavating into dead wood in pursuit of insects. The bird had a fairly square head, a long, straight, chisel-like bill, and stiff, long tail feathers to lean against on tree trunks. His bill was nearly the same length as his head. The bird was entertaining as he would hitch up tree trunks and along main branches in search of his food. He would sometimes feed at the base of trees, along fallen logs, and even on the ground and particularly at the bird feeder. He had a slowly undulating flight pattern like most woodpeckers.
Winners of this year's Friends of the Restorium raffle
Do You Remember: Fire Equipment
The Firemen in this picture were receiving a new piece of equipment. Do you know who the men are?
Court Records
Zachary L. Paulsen, born 1991, charged with misdemeanor driver’s license failed or invalid and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia-use or intent to use by the BFPD on Dec. 31, 2016.
Lillian (Lillie) Louise Albertson
Lillian (Lillie) Louise Albertson passed away in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on Feb. 25.
Rucker released into mother's custody
By STAR SILVA
News from BFHS
Semester 1 is a wrap; BFHS welcomes Semester 2 and hopes for more sun!
Fred Ludwig Thompson
Long time Boundary county resident, Fred Ludwig Thompson Sr., 64, passed away on November 3, 2016 in Helena, Mont., after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Fred was born February 29, 1952 in Glendale, Calif., to Jack Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Thompson, he was the youngest of four children. He often spoke fondly of his growing up in Los Angeles where he graduated from Glendale High School class of 1969 and also attended college at Glendale Community College and El Camino College.
Dixon holds town hall
BONNERS FERRY — Rep. Sage Dixon held a town meeting early Saturday morning for the residents of Boundary County. Community members were invited to participate in the informational meeting to discuss local issues and be informed on recent issued being addressed within the legislature.
