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Thursday, November 30

November 30, 2017 12:30 a.m.

Legals November 30, 2017

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH JUVENILE COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION GUARDIANSHIP THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO: 1. Adam Joseph Alesiani, Father of Joseph Michael Alesiani, b.d. 10/29/12, Guardianship Petition 17-7-01220-31 filed on October 03, 2017. 2. Adam Joseph Alesiani, Father of Ezekiel Michael Conner, b.d. 05/01/14, Guardianship Petition 17-7-01221-31 filed on October 03, 2017. A Title 13 RCW Guardianship Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. at Snohomish County Juvenile Justice Center, 2801 10th Street, Everett, Washington 98201. You are notified that a petition has been filed in this matter alleging that the court should establish a Title 13 RCW guardianship and appoint a guardian for the above named child. A petition for Order Appointing Title 13 RCW guardian, if granted, could result in substantial restrictions to the rights of the parent(s), guardian(s) or legal custodian(s). You have important legal rights and you must take steps to protect your interests. THE ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUALS ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR at said hearing regarding your child. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order in your absence establishing a Title 13 RCW guardianship and appointing a guardian. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Guardianship Petition, and/or to view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx SONYA KRASKI, Clerk of the Superior Court; DEBBIE J HORNER, Deputy Clerk BFH Legal 9809 November 23, 30, 2017 December 7, 2017

Jay Holton Jeppesen
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Jay Holton Jeppesen

Jay Holton Jeppesen

Cabinet-Yaak, Selkirk Mountains grizzly bear ecosystems update
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Cabinet-Yaak, Selkirk Mountains grizzly bear ecosystems update

Trapping in the Selkirk Mountains yielded seven captured grizzly bears during 2017. Two were subadult males, two were adult males and three were adult females. One of the captured adult females was accompanied by three cubs. Trapping occurred during May and June on or around the Boundary Creek Wildlife Management area with three of the male captures occurring during this time. Later in June trapping occurred in Cow and Smith Creek drainages with an adult male and an adult female being captured. During July, trapping shifted to the upper Priest River and 2 adult females were captured. Both of these bears had been previously captured in 2012. August trapping was shifted to the Pack River in the Hellroaring and Caribou drainages. No grizzly bears were captured during this effort. Thanks go to Idaho Fish and Game and the staff at the Boundary Creek Management area for assistance during the spring trapping effort. Also thanks Hancock Timber for access to private lands during our trapping efforts.

'Chariots of Fire' heats up Naples Holiday Festival
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'Chariots of Fire' heats up Naples Holiday Festival

Santa will be returning with his firefighter friends for the second annual Santa’s Chariots of Fire event, hosted by South Boundary Fire District, that will be kicked off at the Naples Holiday Festival on Dec. 9.

Santa visits Bonners Ferry
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Santa visits Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — Downtown Bonners Ferry was decorated with Christmas lights and decorations showcasing the arrival of the most anticipated holiday of the year for children of all ages. Community members lined the sidewalk downtown on the chilly evening of Nov. 24 with their families as their children’s eyes shone in anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus.

Frederick Joseph Stefano III
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Frederick Joseph Stefano III

Frederick Joseph Stefano III

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Court Reports

Casey M. Decker, born 1981, charged with felony possession of a controlled substance by BFPD on April 10.

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Seen and Heard

Justin I. cooked his Thanksgiving turkey using the Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz method.

Marilyn June Hintze
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Marilyn June Hintze

Marilyn June Hintze

Christmas bazaar is Saturday
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Christmas bazaar is Saturday

Mt. Hall Community Church Women of Truth are hosting a Christmas Bazaar in order to raise money for the women’s ministry.

Hospital sponsors Christmas Trees of Care
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Hospital sponsors Christmas Trees of Care

This year Boundary Community Hospital is sponsoring Christmas Trees of Care in their Outpatient Services Lobby, Emergency Waiting Area, and Boundary Community Clinics for the benefit of Boundary County children through the BoCo Backpacks program. Special limited edition, hand-crafted ornaments created by Naples, Mt. Hall and Valley View elementary school students will be available for a $5 suggested donation.

Boundary County Orchestra to perform 'Holiday Spice'
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Boundary County Orchestra to perform 'Holiday Spice'

Add a little spice to your holidays by joining the Boundary County Community Orchestra, directed by Glenda Novinger.

Magicians Custom Paint and Auto Body moves next to Riverside Auto Center
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Magicians Custom Paint and Auto Body moves next to Riverside Auto Center

BONNERS FERRY — Magicians Custom Paint and Auto Body Shop moved into town from the top of North Hill to a building located adjacent to Riverside Auto Center in April 2017.

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Become a Pearl Tech

Most people in Boundary County have heard of The Pearl Theater and many of you support it by attending incredible shows and events at its unique venue on Ash Street. Others sustain this non-profit, historical community theater with ongoing attendance, memberships, donations, and volunteerism. But few realize that there is another way to get involved with The Pearl, while making a bit of cash...

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished 11 weeks of bowling

Carolyn McNeill got high scratch game 172 and second high scratch series 413. Melayne Stevens got second high scratch game 159, third high scratch series 403 and high handicap game 231.Helen Heritage got third high scratch game 156 and high scratch series 416. Nancy Furtado got second high handicap game 229. DaVonna Cada got third high handicap game 221 and second high handicap series 641. Evelyn Smith got high handicap series 644. Regina Colby got third high handicap series 633.

Agencies team up to catch suspect
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Agencies team up to catch suspect

BONNERS FERRY — On Nov. 19, multiple agencies came together to apprehend Alex O’Connor, who ran from a stopped vehicle near the top of the North Hill of Highway 95 around 3:15 p.m.

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Sheriff's Logs

Nov. 20

Apartments evacuated due to dryer fire; investigation continues
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Apartments evacuated due to dryer fire; investigation continues

BONNERS FERRY — On Nov. 18, around 10 p.m., a fire was reported in the laundry room of the Bonners Ferry Apartments.

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Community Calendar

BCSD Emergency School Closure: Info: 208-267-8934 or www.bcsd101.com

Beef Stroganoff
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Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Claire Orlean Cossairt Godwin
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Claire Orlean Cossairt Godwin

Claire Orlean Cossairt Godwin

Waterfowl, songbirds leave empty nests behind
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Waterfowl, songbirds leave empty nests behind

“The lark that shuns on lofty boughs to build, her humble nest, lies silent in the field.”

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This Day in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

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Nativities on display, concert planned Friday

BONNERS FERRY — The fourth annual Night of Nativities event will be happening this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, at 6568 Alderson Lane, Bonners Ferry.

Amos John Kopas
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Amos John Kopas

Amos John Kopas

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Some UPS drivers use personal vehicles

BONNERS FERRY — During the busy holiday season, some UPS drivers will be driving their personal vehicles rather than the familiar UPS truck. All drivers will be wearing the UPS uniform and will announce themselves as UPS.

Donald Robert Marsh
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Donald Robert Marsh

Donald Robert Marsh

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Tree pruning with a purpose

Fall is a great time to be outside admiring the trees in our landscapes. We take stock of which trees are looking good and which seem to need a little help. If we discover trees that look like they’ve seen better days, we instantly want to solve the problem. It is natural to want to do something to help a plant – prune it, fertilize it, polish it – we can’t help wanting to touch it in some way.

Burning calories before the big meal
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Burning calories before the big meal

BONNERS FERRY — Members of Boundary County came together at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving morning for the ninth annual Turkey Trot. With approximately 125 runners participating on the brisk Thursday morning of Nov. 23, the annual event brought a good excuse for participants to have pie for breakfast after running the 5K and 10K courses measured out by Jim Cadnum.

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Care-N-Share program starts

BONNERS FERRY — “I have organized and operated the Care-N-Share Program for 35 years now,” said Program Director Linda Lederhos. “We give toys and clothing to the children of families in need at Christmas.”

Emma Lynn Rose
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Emma Lynn Rose

Emma Lynn Rose made her appearance on Oct. 19, 2017 at 8:10 p.m. at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho. She weighed 8 pounds 14.5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long at birth.

Thursday, November 23

BFHS and iDFY keep campus drug free
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BFHS and iDFY keep campus drug free

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry High School students have been brought an opportunity through the Idaho Drug Free Youth program (iDFY). With the shortened version of the name being pronounced “I Defy,” the students have an opportunity to be educated about drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as to take a stand against them.

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'Cyberbu//y' film to be shown

The Boundary County Human Rights Task Force is presenting a film and forum to address the serious issue of cyber-bullying. The film “Cyberbu//y” is an ABC Family original movie that aired in 2011. The film tells a story of a teenage girl who was bullied online. Since then, the problem has continued to grow and touches nearly all teens that use the internet, usually without the knowledge of their parents.

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Idaho Legal Aid Services plans visit

A lawyer from the Coeur d’Alene office of Idaho Legal Aid Services will be in Bonners Ferry on Monday, Nov. 27, to meet with low-income Boundary County residents who have legal problems or questions.

Senior Center hosts Thanksgiving dinner
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Senior Center hosts Thanksgiving dinner

BONNERS FERRY — With the holidays upon us, Boundary County community members came together over the past week in celebration of the harvest season.

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Court Reports

Patrick J. Weaselhead, born 1990, charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence second offense by BFPD on April 17. Amended to misdemeanor driving under the influence.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

BONNERS FERRY — A community Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Boundary County Middle School on Sunday, Nov. 19. The churches of Boundary County paired with community members, and together they were able to host a community-wide meal.

Hamburger Vegetable Soup
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Hamburger Vegetable Soup

1 lb lean ground beef or any ground meat you would like to use

Boundary County Middle School has plenty to be thankful for!
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Boundary County Middle School has plenty to be thankful for!

First let me say happy Thanksgiving to all of you out there. We appreciate and are thankful for the support we get from this community every day. We strive to help give back when we can and though we probably don’t say it enough, Thank You!

Certified Employee of the Month: Mr. Knaggs
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Certified Employee of the Month: Mr. Knaggs

It is an honor to recognize Mr. Josh Knaggs as the Certified Employee of the Month for October 2017. Mr. Knaggs is a versatile person to have in a school. Mr. Knaggs is the Art Teacher at Bonners Ferry High School, and he is starting to round the corner toward a decade of service at BFHS. Mr. Knaggs started at BFHS in fall of 2008, and he has continued to be a gift to our students, staff, and community.

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished 10 weeks of bowling

Just like a strike, The Tuesday’s Trouble have knocked down 10 weeks of bowling

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House party raises money for Puerto Rico

BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County Democrats came together with the residents of Boundary County, of all party affiliations, at Debbie Flory’s home on Nov. 7, to raise money to help Puerto Rico. During the evening, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments were served while the attendees followed the city council race.

Susan Lee Reoch-Rogers
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Susan Lee Reoch-Rogers

Susan Lee Reoch-Rogers

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Community Calendar

BCSD Emergency School Closure: Info: 208-267-8934 or www.bcsd101.com

Badger girls win season opener
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Badger girls win season opener

BONNERS FERRY — The Lady Badgers basketball team competed in its first game of the season on Nov. 17 and earned a nonconference win over visiting St. Maries, 53-42.

Making, following tracks in Boundary County
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Making, following tracks in Boundary County

“It is hard to over-value the powers of the clever tracker. To him the trail of each animal is not a mere series of similar footprints; it is an accurate account of the creature’s life, habit, changing whims, and emotions during the portion of life whose record is in view.” — Ernest Thompson Seton, Boy Scout Handbook, 1911

Donald Robert Marsh
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Donald Robert Marsh

Donald Robert Marsh

Harvest Auction benefits FFA
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Harvest Auction benefits FFA

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry High School FFA hosted their 69th Annual FFA Harvest Auction on Nov. 11. They had both silent and live auctions, making it the largest fundraiser of the year for the Boundary County FFA.

Badgerettes take to the air
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Badgerettes take to the air

BONNERS FERRY — The Badgerettes performed at the Girls Basketball game on Nov. 17, during halftime, doing a Pom routine to the “One Woman Army” by Ciara.

Tip a Badger fundraiser a success
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Tip a Badger fundraiser a success

BONNERS FERRY — The Springs Restaurant in the Kootenai River Inn was particularly packed for a Thursday night on Nov. 9, from 5-9 p.m. Not only were the tables filled with guests enjoying dinner, but the floor was alive with Badger spirit and pride. An old tradition, lost after many years, was resurrected — Tip a Badger night had returned.

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George Prentice Kalb
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George Prentice Kalb

George Prentice Kalb

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Seen and Heard

The Herald’s cactuses are in full bloom, stop by and check them out.

A welcome surprise at the Vintage Christmas Market
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A welcome surprise at the Vintage Christmas Market

BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County Fairgrounds came alive with the spirit of Christmas past, as the 10th annual Vintage Christmas Market set up their displays, opening the doors to the public this past Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18.

Selkirk Sweets Bakery opens in Bonners Ferry
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Selkirk Sweets Bakery opens in Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — The fragrant smell of freshly baked pastries filled the air in the Dodge Peak Lodge, as the newly opened Selkirk Sweets Bakery and Catering opened their doors on Monday, Nov. 13 in the lobby.

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Sheriff's Logs

Nov. 13

Jay Jeppesen
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Jay Jeppesen

Jay Jeppesen

Man runs from law enforcement, is caught
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Man runs from law enforcement, is caught

BONNERS FERRY — Law enforcement searched for a man who ran from a stopped vehicle around 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, on the North Hill of Highway 95. The search took place at the top of North Hill, in the area of Boundary County Landfill, and surrounding areas.

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Food Drive a success

The Selkirk Association of REALTORS® would like to thank its members and the community for their gracious donations during the recent food drive sponsored by the Selkirk Association of REALTORS®. It is an event like this that continually shows what a generous and caring community we live in. REALTORS® and other volunteers in Bonner County were able to raise $2,693.50 and 2,213 pounds of donations for local food banks. REALTORS® and volunteers in Boundary County were able to raise $656.03 and 808 pounds of donations for their local food bank. Thank you to all who volunteered their time and those who gave so freely to the cause.

Red kettles return to Bonners Ferry
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Red kettles return to Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — For well over 100 years, the jingling bells and bright red kettles have been a symbol of the approaching holidays, bringing back memories of entering a store, maybe emptying spare change into the kettle on the way through.

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This Year in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

Carolina (Lynn) Hays
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Carolina (Lynn) Hays

Carolina (Lynn) Hays

Thursday, November 16

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Legals November 16, 2017

I will no longer be responsible for any other debts other than my own. Gayle Alexander BFH Legal 9800 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017

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The Giving Tree helps others

During this HOLIDAY SEASON, the agents, brokers, members, affiliates and staff of the Selkirk Association of REALTORS® (SAR) are taking the words of Winston Churchill to heart: “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.”

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This Day in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

Mark Farber
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Mark Farber

Mark Farber

Mt. Hall Elementary School
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Mt. Hall Elementary School

Greetings from up north. We have snow on the playground and the first progress reports have been sent home for the year. We made it halfway through the first trimester, and our students and staff have been working hard. It’s not all hard work. One student said it best, “[My teacher] is tricking everyone and it seems like we are playing games (dice, topple blocks, etc…) but we are ACTUALLY LEARNING!” Mt. Hall isn’t all tricks either. We had a great time celebrating Halloween with a creepy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) science lab. Mrs. Myrna Myers and an army of mad scientists transformed the gym into a science lab, and our students were able to make their way through various STEM related stations (slime, polymer snow, and boo bubbles). A spooktacular time was had by all!

Shirley Lorraine Lindberg
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Shirley Lorraine Lindberg

Shirley Lorraine Lindberg

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Community Calendar

BCSD Emergency School Closure: Info: 208-267-8934 or www.bcsd101.com

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Letter To The Editor

‘Guardian Overwatch’ chapter doing great things

Ceremony honors veterans
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Ceremony honors veterans

BONNERS FERRY — The eleventh month, the eleventh day, the eleventh hour. At that time, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., veterans and supporters alike, gathered under the massive flag of Bonners Ferry at Veterans Memorial Park, to celebrate and appreciate, giving honor to all veterans, past and present.

Michael Edwin Phillips
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Michael Edwin Phillips

Michael Edwin Phillips

Tractor trailer accident on U.S. 95
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Tractor trailer accident on U.S. 95

BONNERS FERRY — On Nov. 9, two tractor trailers were involved in an accident on Highway 95 at milepost 534.

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Seen and Heard

Kudos to the kind gentleman who stopped near the Landfill to help a stranded lady start her Jeep. Please call her at 208-267-9609 so she can return your gloves that were left behind.

Free meals for veterans provided by local business
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Free meals for veterans provided by local business

BONNERS FERRY — On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 5-8 p.m., any veteran that walked into Mi Pueblo restaurant received a free meal, courtesy of Coldwell Banker North Woods Realty.

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Sheriff's Logs

Nov. 6

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Rural health in Boundary County

Across America rural settings allow for a simpler way of life. However, when it comes to health care, Rural Health Clinics are anything but simple. The Rural Health Services Act of 1977 has helped bring healthcare providers to rural areas, meeting the needs of families that would otherwise not have access to care. Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants care for patients with problems ranging from the common cold to annual physicals, to chronic and serious issues including hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Rural Health Clinics have helped residents of small communities, like Boundary County, enjoy healthier lifestyles and address more prominent healthcare needs.

Turkey Trot 5K/ 10K is Nov. 23
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Turkey Trot 5K/ 10K is Nov. 23

Bonners Ferry is looking forward to another fun, family-friendly, and free Turkey Trot 5K/10K fun run this year on Thanksgiving morning. Organizers Carolyn Testa and Robert Hanover will be managing it from afar this year, with their A-Team of volunteers at the Fairgrounds at 8 a.m. for the run to begin at 9 a.m.

Saying goodbye to Mandy's Gift Gallery
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Saying goodbye to Mandy's Gift Gallery

BONNERS FERRY — After two years, the whirlwind adventure of Mandy’s Gift Gallery will come to an end.

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Kootenai Valley Rifle and Pistol Club season starts

The Kootenai Valley Rifle and Pistol Club (KVRPC) is dedicated to the sport of small bore shooting and invites other interested people to join them.

Boundary County Marines celebrate 242 years
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Boundary County Marines celebrate 242 years

“From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,”

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Women in Agriculture Conference is Saturday

The 2017 Women in Agriculture Conference will offer women in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Alaska a unique opportunity to gather in 40 different locations for a one-day event featuring knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories, networking with other producers and practical advice for learning new skills. It will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished nine weeks of bowling

Melayne Stevens got high scratch game 179, third high scratch series 435, high handicap game 254 and tied for high handicap series 660. Carolyn McNeill got second high scratch game 173 and high scratch series 480. Alice VanGundy got third high scratch game 157 and second high scratch series 447. Evelyn Smith got second high handicap game 233 and tied for high handicap series 660. Nina Saunders got third high handicap game 230. Regina Colby got third high handicap series 620.

BFHS wrestling practice begins
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BFHS wrestling practice begins

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry High School Wrestling team is kicking off the 2017-2018 season with practices mainly consisting of conditioning. The students were instructed to perform exercises that both conditioned their bodies and taught them moves to help them in their matches.

John C. Byrer
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John C. Byrer

John C. Byrer

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Girls tip off hoops season tomorrow

BONNERS FERRY — The BFHS girls basketball teams completed tryouts, and are now practicing for their first game coming up on Friday, Nov. 17, as the Badgers host St. Maries.

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Court Reports

Tara M. Ramirez, born 1980, charged with misdemeanor petit theft by BFPD on Oct. 8.

The Bobcat: A graceful, stealthy and extraordinary hunter!
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The Bobcat: A graceful, stealthy and extraordinary hunter!

Graceful and stealthy is what I thought when I saw this extraordinary hunter. I noticed the bobcat 40 yards ahead walking north on the one lane tour road that overlooks Myrtle Creek and the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge ponds. He was on the west side of the narrow gravel road and looking nervously at me in my Jeep and then surprisingly he walked toward me for about 10 feet and meandered west down the steep bank bordering the creek.

Ham, Bacon and Corn Soup
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Ham, Bacon and Corn Soup

It’s that time of year when a good hot bowl of soup feels good. Enjoy on a day when you can cook up a quick and easy pot of soup.

Thursday, November 9

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Legals November 9, 2017

I will no longer be responsible for any other debts other than my own. Gayle Alexander BFH Legal 9800 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017

Teresa Lue Marquette
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Teresa Lue Marquette

Teresa Lue Marquette

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Fenton to speak next week, promote 'livable cities'

Registration for event is due by 5 p.m. today

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Bonners Ferry Band updates

Bonners Ferry high school and middle school band students volunteered over 200 hours to construct and staff the Second Chance Animal Shelter’s Haunted House. On Oct. 27, 28, and 31, the haunted house opened and screams could be heard for blocks as the band students and other volunteers did their best to entertain and terrify. All money raised went to house, feed, and care for homeless pets in Boundary County.

Confetti Chicken
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Confetti Chicken

Confetti Chicken

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Naples Elementary School

Is October really over already? As the old cliché goes, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” It doesn’t feel more accurate than it does right now. The first couple months of school have been amazing!

River fog: The mist of early morning
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River fog: The mist of early morning

Many times as an amateur photographer on a cold fall or winter evening I have seen skies that are clear and the Kootenai River shimmering in the surrounding night light and anticipate what is to come. The next morning I come out of the house to see a clear sky. As I left the house the air was thick with anticipation but when I got outside to see a clear picturesque morning I saw nothing but fog. The sky was a veil of haze, I couldn’t see the river, couldn’t see the sky, the fog has blocked my view. It was like a river of clouds.

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Human Rights Task Force showing documentary

The Boundary County Human Rights Task Force will be showing the documentary, “Add the Words” on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Boundary County Election Results

BONNERS FERRY — Valerie Thompson was elected to the Bonners Ferry City Council with 154 votes, over Kenneth D. Toline who received 50 votes.

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished eight weeks of bowling

Carolyn McNeill got high scratch game 186, third high scratch series 416 and second high handicap game 228. Regina Colby got second high scratch game 172, high . handicap game 259 and high handicap series 673. Alice VanGundy got third high scratch game 160 and high scratch series 444. Helen Heritage got second high scratch series 439. Jeanne Osborn got third high handicap game 222. DaVonna Cada got second high handicap series 629. Dolores Sweet got third high handicap series 608.

Car slides onto railroad tracks, is struck by train
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Car slides onto railroad tracks, is struck by train

BONNERS FERRY — On Nov. 3, Bonners Ferry Police Officer Raul Lopez responded to a report of a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks at Ash and Plaza Street. Lopez immediately contacted dispatch to notify BNSF Railway Company about the incident.

Fall in the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
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Fall in the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

BONNERS FERRY — As the stifling heat and oppressive smoke of summer gives way to cooler air, the fall colors of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge come into focus with a crisp clarity. Like the changing of an outfit, the refuge is renewed and transformed. Each season brings a new version and a new adventure waiting to be explored.

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Cleanup Week in the City of Bonners Ferry

Cleanup week: The City Street Department will pick up yard waste from the front curb side of residences and businesses during the week of November 6 through November 13. Bundled branches and limbs, bagged grass, and bagged leaves will be picked up at no charge through the morning of the last day of the cleanup week. If you have any questions or if you have a special need, please call the Street Department at 208-267-4383 and leave a message.

Rawlings Community Counseling honors vets as Back Adit plays The Pearl
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Rawlings Community Counseling honors vets as Back Adit plays The Pearl

Looking for a way to honor and entertain your local heroes? Bring them to The Pearl this Veteran’s Day to see Back Adit! The show starts on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.

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Court Reports

Matthew K. Brown, born 1998, charged with misdemeanor reckless driving by BCSO on Aug. 5.

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Community Calendar

BCSD Emergency School Closure: Info: 208-267-8934 or www.bcsd101.com

Hearing issue can't stop local martial arts athlete
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Hearing issue can't stop local martial arts athlete

BONNERS FERRY — All athletes strive to be their best at what they do. They utilize their senses and training to overcome obstacles in order to reach their targets. With everyone being different, each athlete has their own personal mountain to climb.

Nonprofit SPUD located at the State Line House
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Nonprofit SPUD located at the State Line House

My name is Heidi Junkersfeld and I am an officer in the organization SPUD (Social Progress for Under Developed communities), which is a recently established non-profit located at the State Line House. The State Line House, located on the Montana-Idaho border of Highway 2, is an incredible relic, passed down through three generations.

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Letter To The Editor: A Solution to Fighting Forest Fires

A solution to fighting forest fires

Susan Lee Rogers
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Susan Lee Rogers

Susan Lee Rogers

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Friends of KNWR looking for members

The annual meeting of the Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR) will take place in the Ed Barn of the Wildlife Refuge at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

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This Day in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

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Emergency school closures

With the winter months at hand, Boundary County School District No. 101 wants to inform patrons that school closures due to weather/road conditions will be announced on the following:

Tackling winter driving
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Tackling winter driving

BONNERS FERRY — The two hours of time spent in a classroom last weekend learning about winter driving from the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office were informative and interactive.

Boundary County Victims Services hosts fashion show
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Boundary County Victims Services hosts fashion show

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Victim Services hosted their seventh annual Fashion Show on Nov. 4 at the Pearl Theater. They were fortunate enough to have multiple auction items collected for the fashion show from various people and businesses in the community. They had several volunteers from their board of directors.

Mt. Hall Citizens of the Month
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Mt. Hall Citizens of the Month

Large shop fire controlled by Hall Mountain Fire Department
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Large shop fire controlled by Hall Mountain Fire Department

BONNERS FERRY — On Nov. 7, at 3:23 p.m., Hall Mountain Fire Departments responded to a call of a 60-foot-by-100-foot shop that was on fire, on Farm To Market Road.

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Seen and Heard

n Columbia Bank decorated like a jail for Halloween by Justin I. so he could be on “work release.”

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Sheriff's Logs

Oct. 30

Finding ways to Bee Safe
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Finding ways to Bee Safe

BONNERS FERRY — There is an average of 1.4 burglaries — or breaking and entering of homes or businesses — every hour in Idaho, according to the Idaho State Police 2016 Statewide Crime Profile Crime Clock.

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Pancakes to pilot scholarships

The local Experimental Aircraft Association, EAA Chapter 757, is seeking pilot training scholarship applications. The Chapter held monthly pancake breakfasts from May through September to raise funds for flight training scholarships. Food is provided by generous donations from 3-Mile Café, Super One, and Safeway. Northern Air donates the hangar space for all EAA events and meetings. Your donations really make a difference and provide our local students with great career opportunities.

Bonners Jiu-Jitsu aims high
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Bonners Jiu-Jitsu aims high

BONNERS FERRY — Jiu-Jitsu competitors from Bonners Ferry Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) went to Tacoma, Wash., to compete and represent Team Sylvio Behring USA in the Revolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. The Revolution is one of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu competitions in the Pacific Northwest.

Thursday, November 2

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Community Calendar

Coming Events

Students earn fire safety ice cream party
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Students earn fire safety ice cream party

BONNERS FERRY — The second graders of Mrs. Tawny Macdonald’s class at Naples Elementary School had their eyes light up when they were awarded an ice cream party for completing their homework for National Fire Prevention week.

Pink Ribbon Luncheon attracts a full house
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Pink Ribbon Luncheon attracts a full house

The Boundary County Women’s Cancer Support and Education Group hosted its 14th annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon at the Chic-N-Chop on October 21st, the back room filled to the brim with attendees. This event was made possible by the generous donations of many, including Safeway, who provided the flowers for the table and Sugarplum Floral who donated lovely corsages as well as the centerpiece. The impressive buffet consisted of a delicious selection of salads created by Ron Erickson and his helpful staff. Scott and Diana Stover of Shiloh Rising graced us all with their beautiful original music.

Our favorite haunts
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Our favorite haunts

BONNERS FERRY — Wearing costumes on Halloween dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. As the farmer’s crops died, the Celtic people would light bonfires and don disguises, in hopes of fooling and warding off spirits or ghosts, to protect their land throughout the upcoming winter.

Birth Announcement: Robert Allen Fulton, Jr.
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Birth Announcement: Robert Allen Fulton, Jr.

Robert Allen Fulton, Jr.

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Letter to the Editor

ELECTION: Vote Ken Toline for city council

Chicken Kiev
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Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev

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USFS pile burning update

According to Boundary County Public Information Officer Michael Meier, U.S. Forest Service personnel will be checking existing burns in the Twenty Mile area as smoke is still visible from Bonners Ferry. Please also note that smoke may still be visible from the Camp Nine, Eastport and Snow Creek area spot burning sites.

Valley View Elementary School classified employee of the month
November 2, 2017 1 a.m.

Valley View Elementary School classified employee of the month

Mrs. Julie Colson has been the librarian within Boundary County School District for the past 6 years and is currently educating and supporting students at Valley View Elementary School. She is a great team player who goes above and beyond her job responsibilities and truly has a heart for our students, the school, and the community as a whole.

'Night Out Against Crime' educates residents
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'Night Out Against Crime' educates residents

BONNERS FERRY — “Rural communities have their own crime problems — like theft of crops, timber, livestock, and expensive farm equipment. Vandals do more than break mailboxes, they can destroy crops and fields,” according to a pamphlet put out by the National Crime Prevention Council.

Model railroad fans keep chugging
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Model railroad fans keep chugging

BONNERS FERRY — Trains run through our county, annoying some as they wait for it to pass, but also delighting others. The sounds of the powerful engines pulling their long string of rail cars, blowing their horn, rumbling as it snakes through the terrain, reverberating through the ground, brings memories of toy trains that once excited young eyes as they watched on, admiring the subtle and intricate details that accompanied them.

Timothy Allen Cromwell
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Timothy Allen Cromwell

Timothy Allen Cromwell

Cross country finishes strong
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Cross country finishes strong

BONNERS FERRY — The Badgers cross country teams have continued to bring their A game with them as they traveled to Eagle Island in Southern Idaho to run across a few sandy beaches and some hills — but with a mostly flat course, the team was able to keep their times above par.

OUTDOORS: Who doesn't like Rainbows?
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OUTDOORS: Who doesn't like Rainbows?

As I walked out of Safeway last week on a rainy morning that was just clearing, I noticed a beautiful phenomenon looking west toward the Selkirk Mountain, a rainbow. Who doesn’t like rainbows? Watch what happens when a rainbow suddenly, almost magically, appears on the horizon, a delicate burst of color gently washed across the sky. People stop what they’re doing. Stare. Snap photos with their iPhones. And smile!

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Weather radar down for repairs

According to Boundary County Public Information Officer Michael Meier, the weather radar used by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Spokane will be down for approximately five days beginning Oct. 30 for technicians to install an important technological upgrade. The work on the WSR-88D has been scheduled to minimize any potential impacts to office operations.

Benefit dinner, auction for George Gemind
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Benefit dinner, auction for George Gemind

On Friday, Nov. 3, from 6-8:30 p.m., Mountain Springs Church will be hosting a chili feed, silent auction, and live auction for George Gemind.

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Boundary County Dems Host House Party to Benefit Puerto Rico

Party to help Puerto Rico: The Boundary County Democrats will hold a House Party to Benefit Puerto Rico at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Debbie Flory’s place in Bonners Ferry. This is a community event. Everyone is welcome to join and raise funds to support recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.

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Court Reports

Michael K. Smith, born 1980, charged with infraction exceeding maximum posted speed limit (16 MPH or over) by BFPD on Sept. 2. Amended to infraction unlawful act prohibited/required by state law.

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Second Chance hosts Halloween party
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Second Chance hosts Halloween party

BONNERS FERRY — Second Chance Animal Adoption Thrift Store held its 6th annual Halloween fundraiser over the weekend. They had a haunted house complete with zombies and children’s shows held in The Howl Theater.

Badger Awesome Student of the Week: Shawna Siver
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Badger Awesome Student of the Week: Shawna Siver

Shawna has been in my art classes on and off for the past three years, and in that time I have witnessed her grow in leaps and bounds creatively. It was clear in her beginning art class that she was a cut above, not only in her skill level, but her thought process.

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Sheriff's Office offers winter driving course

According to Public Information Officer Michael Meier, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting two winter driving courses for the public.

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished seven weeks of bowling

Lil Jimenez got high scratch game 177, high scratch series 440, high handicap game 245 and second high handicap series 644. Helen Heritage got second high scratch game 164. Alice VanGundy got third high scratch game 157 and second high scratch series 434. Jeanne Osborn got third high scratch series 416 and third high handicap game 224. Dolores Sweet got second high handicap game 239 and high handicap series 645. Regina Colby got third high handicap series 625.

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This Day in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

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Sheriff's Logs

Oct. 23

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City Council Candidate

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