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Thursday, January 31

Meet the new assistant police chief
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Meet the new assistant police chief

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Police Department has gained a North Idaho native with 29 years of law enforcement experience. Bonners Ferry Assistant Police Chief Marty Ryan started just before Thanksgiving last year.

Badger cheerleaders prepare to compete
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Badger cheerleaders prepare to compete

BONNERS FERRY — The Badger cheerleaders have diligently been to each game and supported the Badger teams throughout the school year.

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Court Reports

Gwindolyn E. Ballard, born 1974, charged with infraction failure to provide vehicle proof of insurance by BCSO on Jan. 3.

Dirty Dog Salon opens in Bonners Ferry
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Dirty Dog Salon opens in Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — At the small strip mall between Safeway and Conoco, both pets and their owners can get salon pampered. Dirty Dog Salon, LLC has recently opened up its doors next to Mane Street Hair, so while the fur baby gets a haircut and nails done, so can their owner, taking a salon day to the max.

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Community Calendar

Coming Events:

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Gun Club News

Jan. 27

Darrel William Copeland
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Darrel William Copeland

Darrel William Copeland

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Opinions sought for new Superintendent

School board seeks input on search for new superintendent

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Sheriff's logs

Boundary County Sheriff

A special start on Senior Night
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A special start on Senior Night

BONNERS FERRY — There was an emotional start to the boys basketball game last Friday, but the game ended with a decisive win for the Badgers.

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished eighteen weeks of bowling

Alice VanGundy took it all. High scratch game 212, high scratch series 519, high handicap game 276, and high handicap series 711. Donna Kent got second high scratch game 177, second high scratch series 447, second high handicap game 249, and second high handicap series 663. Nancy Clatworthy got third high scratch game 165 and third high handicap game 244. Carolyn McNeill got third high scratch series 407. Michelle Sweet got third high handicap series 631.

BOCO Backpack program strives to end child hunger
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BOCO Backpack program strives to end child hunger

BONNERS FERRY — In Boundary County, one out of five children may be left with food insecurity. Some families fall under tough times financially and may not qualify for state assistance. That is where the BOCO Backpack program comes in to play.

Seen 'n Heard
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Seen 'n Heard

n This 40-pound pike, landing it just below the state record, caught by Isaac C., can be visited at Shelman Realty.

Pirates on the Kootenai River?
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Pirates on the Kootenai River?

BONNERS FERRY — The time when members of the community come together and plunge into the icy waters of the Kootenai River is fast approaching, and this year promises to be even more fun.

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Restorium Ramblings

Just wanted to share what has been going on at the Restorium, month by month, through the fall.

VVES counselor is January Certified Employee of the Month
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VVES counselor is January Certified Employee of the Month

Mrs. Adetta Umphenour is the guidance counselor at Valley View Elementary School and currently fulfilling her 1st year. Although she is new to the district she is already a key member of the Valley View team and is a wonderful edition to our school.

Buddy Badger helps with Hands Only CPR demo
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Buddy Badger helps with Hands Only CPR demo

BONNERS FERRY — The audience at the boys basketball game on Jan. 25 was treated to a fun learning experience by Boundary Community Hospital and South Boundary Firefighters. Put to music, and with Buddy Badger playing the part of a victim, the audience learned about Hands Only CPR – which is Call 911, Push Hard, Push Fast.

BFHS dance team begins competitions
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BFHS dance team begins competitions

BONNERS FERRY — The Badgerette Dance Team has been working hard and providing entertaining halftime shows at the Badger games throughout the school year.

Wrestling wins dual meets; has success at 'Rumble'
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Wrestling wins dual meets; has success at 'Rumble'

BONNERS FERRY — On Jan. 22, the Badger wrestlers faced off against Libby/Troy at the Bonners Ferry High School gym, winning the dual meet 48-24.

Man sought on warrant found, arrested
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Man sought on warrant found, arrested

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year old Shykeim Daquan Chavis on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 23 on a $75,000 felony warrant for a robbery charge out of Kootenai County.

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Chicken and Dumplings
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Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and dumplings

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Local students place in GeoBee competition

BONNERS FERRY — On Jan. 17, Boundary County students participated in the National Geographic GeoBee.

Engagement Announcement
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Engagement Announcement

Pluid-Lemmert

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This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Wednesday, January 30

January 30, 2019 10:02 p.m.

Search for a suspect near Fawn Road

BONNERS FERRY — At 10:14 p.m., a high speed pursuit ended with the pursued vehicle turning off of HWY 95 and crashing on Fawn Lane, at approximately mile post 514.5, across from Camp Nine.

Thursday, January 24

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Legals January 24, 2019

The following is a synopsis of the official Boundary County Commissioners' minutes per Idaho Code 31-819. Detailed minutes are available for public inspection at the Auditor's Office in the Courthouse during normal working hours. Minutes of open meetings held on October 1, 2018 through October 30, 2018. Approved Motions: Designate Clint Kimball as Natl. Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Notice of Intent, Storm Water Protection Acct contact person with authority to sign documents for Kootenai Trail Rd-Atkins Canyon Repair project; Sign: Certificates of Residency, Amendment # 1 to PAC Professional Svcs Agreement for IDL Grant #14COMP-LKRWR, Right-of-way acquisition/land purchase documents for Kootenai Trail Rd (Atkins Canyon) repair project, Idaho State Police MOA for Livescan System, CATX Environmental Assessment/Ground-Hangar Lease for James Pannell, Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission FY19 Idaho Public Safety Grant Program grant award for E911 Svcs, Request for Reimbursement #5/Invoice Summary for AIP 3-16-0004-014-2016, Comment letter to Dept. of Ecology pertaining to proposed silicon smelter in Newport Washington & request monitoring be done for one year if project goes through, Letter of intent regarding the purchase of property, IDL South Boundary Hazardous Fuels Reduction Proj. Reimbursement Request; 2018 Hazardous Fuels Treatment (HFT) Proj. Proposal for Temple Deer Dawson Proj.; Authorize IFM to submit project documents to IDL on Commissioners' behalf & to further authorize Chairman to sign documents as needed; Resolutions to: Establish fire mitigation grant revenue acct/expense budget, Establish Selkirk Coop Weed Mgmt Grant revenue acct/expense budget, Increase Rd/Bridge Budget, Amend schedule of starting wages & Increase FY17-18 Justice Fund Sheriff budget; 1 indigent matter; Dyck's Oil/Auto bid for fuel supply; Certify certain delinquent mobile home property taxes, delinquent Cabinet Mtn Water District charges, delinquent Three Mile Water District charges & delinquent Yield taxes to Real Property Roll for collection; Cancel/extend various taxes; 9/17-9/18, 9/24-9/25, 10/1-10/2, 10/8-10/9/18 minutes; Authorize Sheriff's Ofc to apply for funding through Bulletproof Vest Partnership Reimbursement program; Seek grant through Livescan System for processing finger/palm prints; Rd Naming Committee recommendations to rename Emerson Drive to Ch Road & approve private road names of Hardy Loop, Bug Lane & Cutsack Rd.; Authorize a county officer to be absent from the state for more than 20 days, as allowed per IC 31-2013, for up to 30 days. Denied Motions: 4 indigent cases. Commissioners reviewed & approved claims for end of the fiscal year. Fund totals are as follows: Current Expense ($)24,065.23, Rd/Bridge 59,183.47, Airport 12,127.12, Dist. Court 3,987.24, Justice Fund 75,343.83, 911 Funds 36,302.34, Indigent/Charity 9,574.99, Jr. College Tuition 500, Parks/Rec 6,379.27, Revaluation 6,080.63, Solid Waste 20,288.56, Tort 10,143.40, Vets Memorial 10.96, Weeds 13,472.95, Restorium 9,492.47, Snowmobile 3,000, Waterways 3,081.86, Grant, Selkirk Coop Weed Mgmt 23,150.02, Grant, Boat Safety 1,297.64. TOTAL $317,481.98. Trusts: Auditor's 2,137.76, Driver's License 5,445, Sheriff's 140, Odyssey Bond Account 3,000, Odyssey Restitution Acct 302.86, TOTAL $11,025.62. GRAND TOTAL $328,507.60. Citizens are invited to inspect detailed records on file in the Courthouse (individual claims & Commissioners' allowance & warrant register record 2017-2018). Commissioners reviewed claims for payment. Fund totals are as follows: Current Expense ($)22,152.63, Rd/Bridge 61,968.81, Airport 3,433.16, Dist. Court 1,293.06, Justice Fund 13,646.08, 911 Funds 878.71, Indigent/Charity 10,929.01, Jr. College Tuition 27,978, Parks/Rec 1,549.72, Revaluation 109.53, Solid Waste 3,380.28, Tort 644, Vets Memorial 105.23, Weeds 225.96, Restorium 15,723.49, Waterways 123.01, Grants, Fire Mitigation 6,569.57. TOTAL $170,710.25. Trusts: Boundary Co. Drug Court 33.93, Indigent Reimbursements 46,427, Motor Vehicle Acct 19, Odyssey Court Acct 21,455, Odyssey Restitution Acct 365.12. TOTAL $68,300.05. GRAND TOTAL $239,010.30. Payroll claims $628,476.15. Citizens are invited to inspect detailed records on file in the Courthouse (individual claims & Commissioners' allowance & warrant register record 2018-2019). BFH Legal 10077 January 24, 2019

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Community Calendar

Coming Events:

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Seen 'n Heard

n A large flock of robins visiting Lisa W.’s maple tree in Bonners Ferry on Friday. May be to wish husband Tim a Happy Birthday.

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Kaniksu Health Services programs address community needs

As any classroom teacher or parent knows, a child’s emotional state can have a profound impact on his or her ability to learn. Emotional issues often lead to problem behaviors limiting their ability to function satisfactorily and succeed at school. And when a child expresses extra challenging behaviors, teachers and parents need extra support. So what can we do to ensure a child’s success?

School shootings: Do they have to happen?
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School shootings: Do they have to happen?

BONNERS FERRY — Shots fired in a school. It’s a nightmare scenario. Not only for the students, teachers, and parents, but also for law enforcement and first responders.

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Tax tips, assistance available for area seniors

’Tis the season for taxes. Once again the AARP Taxaide program is here to assist you with free filing and e-filing.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and human rights
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and human rights

BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County Human Rights Task Force (BCHRTF) hosted its annual celebrating of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Saturday, Jan. 19. People gathered at The Pearl Theater to enjoy music by local musicians and art displays by students, as they considered human rights issues close to home.

Advanced learning opportunities available for 7th-12th graders
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Advanced learning opportunities available for 7th-12th graders

BONNERS FERRY — On Monday, Jan. 14, Stephanie Childress, Advanced Opportunities Coordinator for region I/II, came to Bonners Ferry High School to speak to students about advanced learning opportunities.

Girls keep it close, but fall to Timberlake
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Girls keep it close, but fall to Timberlake

BONNERS FERRY — The Timberlake Tigers, ranked No. 1 in the coaches’ and media polls in 3A, jumped out to a 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter of their Jan. 19 visit to Bonners Ferry.

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished seventeen weeks of bowling

Carolyn McNeill got high scratch game 203, high scratch series 467 and tied for high handicap game 251. Melayne Stevens got second high scratch game 180, second high scratch series 434, tied for high handicap game 251 and got third high handicap series 647. Regina Colby got third high scratch game 170, third high scratch series 428, second high handicap game 250 and second high handicap series 668. Donna Nystrom got third high handicap game 235. Evelyn Smith got high handicap series 670.

Bee Haven helps local growers prepare
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Bee Haven helps local growers prepare

BONNERS FERRY — Last August, community members came together in a focus group and discussed the topic of our Boundary County food system, which kicked off the 9B Community Potlucks and Local Food System Speaker Series.

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Letter to the Editor

HUNTING: Disabled vet thanks landowners

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Yolanda Gallegos DeBoer
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Yolanda Gallegos DeBoer

Yolanda Gallegos DeBoer

Winter in North Idaho
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Winter in North Idaho

BFHS basketball swept by Timberlake
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BFHS basketball swept by Timberlake

BONNERS FERRY — On Jan. 19, the Badgers hosted Timberlake in a matchup of unbeaten Intermountain League teams. Bonners Ferry fell victim to the Tigers’ hot-shooting, losing 58-43.

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Gun Club News

Jan. 19, 2019

Dixie Lee (Richards) Fulgham
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Dixie Lee (Richards) Fulgham

Dixie Lee (Richards) Fulgham

District Spelling Bee winners listed
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District Spelling Bee winners listed

BONNERS FERRY — On Jan. 19, students participated in the Boundary County School District 101 Elementary School Spelling Bee sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry, Naples Helping Hands, and Boundary County School District #101, hosted at the Free Methodist Church.

A long night of fire reports
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A long night of fire reports

BONNERS FERRY — On Sunday night, around 10 p.m., North Bench Fire, with mutual aid from South Boundary Fire, responded to a chimney fire on Oxford Loop. The fire had spread into the structure by the time fire crew arrived.

Wild Horse Mercantile fire ruled an accident
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Wild Horse Mercantile fire ruled an accident

BONNERS FERRY — The Wild Horse Mercantile, located in the Round Prairie area on U.S. 95 and owned by Ray and Beth Holmes, suffered a devastating fire on Oct. 9, 2018.

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Court Reports

Brian James Bean, born 2000, charged with infraction failure to use vehicle safety restraint by ISP on Jan. 11.

Badgers dance team brings school spirit
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Badgers dance team brings school spirit

BONNERS FERRY — The Badgers dance team has been on routine with keeping the crowd entertained during halftime at the sporting events throughout the school year.

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Sheriff's Logs

Boundary County Sheriff’s Office

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Four Badgers go unbeaten at Van Tuinstra Duals

SPIRIT LAKE — Despite gaps in their lineup, the Bonners Ferry wrestling had some success at the Van Tuinstra Duals on Jan. 19 at Timberlake High School.

Valerie Elaine Sandaker
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Valerie Elaine Sandaker

Valerie Elaine Sandaker

Fettuccine Alfredo
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Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

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This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Berneice A. Morgen
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Berneice A. Morgen

Berneice A. Morgen

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann English
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Kathleen (Kathy) Ann English

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann English

Birth announcement: Conor Wade Kincade
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Birth announcement: Conor Wade Kincade

Conor Wade Kincade was born Jan. 17, 2019, at 6:32 p.m. in Libby, Mont., the son of Charlet Banks and Justin Kincade of Moyie Springs, Idaho.

Thursday, January 17

Bradley Steven Booth
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Bradley Steven Booth

Bradley Steven Booth

BFHS can't hold off top-ranked Timberlake
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BFHS can't hold off top-ranked Timberlake

Grace Villelli scored 8 first half points and the Badgers used a 17-7 second quarter scoring advantage to take a 25-19 lead into halftime at Timberlake, the state’s top-rated 3A team.

Wayne Ted Fisher
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Wayne Ted Fisher

Wayne Ted Fisher

Reserve a place at next week's North Idaho Cereal School
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Reserve a place at next week's North Idaho Cereal School

Please join us for this year’s North Idaho Cereal School on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boundary County Extension Office.

Faye 'Mamo' Gladney
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Faye 'Mamo' Gladney

Faye ‘Mamo’ Gladney

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Distinguished Young Women Program gearing up for 2019

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss) will soon be underway for 2019-2020. This scholarship and honors program recognizes, rewards, and encourages excellence while promoting self-esteem among young women.

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Mount Hall Elementary School to celebrate literacy, school choice

More than 140 students, families, and friends of Mount Hall Elementary School will gather for a special reading event in celebration of National School Choice Week.

Mountain ash: Brightening winter in Boundary County!
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Mountain ash: Brightening winter in Boundary County!

Driving around many neighborhoods in Boundary County through the fall and winter, you’ll find yourself brushing past clusters of showy orange berries, hanging down from the limbs of mountain ash trees. By late winter many of the berries have fallen to the ground, but through much of the drab months they provide a warm spot of color against the gray sky and white snow.

'Grueling' rescue of snowmobiler a success
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'Grueling' rescue of snowmobiler a success

BONNERS FERRY — On Friday, Jan. 11, a snowmobiler was injured approximately 150 feet below Roman Nose peak in the Fall Creek drainage. Boundary Search and Dive Rescue (SAR), Boundary Ambulance, and South Boundary Fire Protection District responded shortly after 2 p.m.

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Gun Club News

Jan 13, 2019

'Incredible' generosity stocks CAP shelves
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'Incredible' generosity stocks CAP shelves

BONNERS FERRY — For the families in Boundary County that struggle to keep food in their refrigerator and pantry, Community Action Partnership (CAP) has been the place many turn to in their time of need. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the CAP is filled with more food than it ever has been before.

Trujillo joins city police department
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Trujillo joins city police department

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Police Officer Jason Trujillo joined the police department on Dec. 9. Trujillo enters law enforcement after 21 years of service in the U.S. Navy aboard a submarine.

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BFHS FIRST Robotics Team 2130 Alpha+ in 13th season

BFHS FIRST Robotics Team 2130 Alpha+ began its 13th 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. For more information about FIRST Robotics, go to http://www.firstinspires.org.

WineShop At Home: Wine, food, and friends
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WineShop At Home: Wine, food, and friends

BONNERS FERRY — Getting friends together for an evening of social fun while drinking wine, and learning more about different kinds of wines and their pairings, is just what happened at Breanna Stippich’s home on Jan. 12.

Kenneth Lee Spence
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Kenneth Lee Spence

Kenneth Lee Spence

Mixes
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Mixes

Mixes

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AARP tax aid for seniors available in Sandpoint and Cd'A

The AARP TAX-AID preparation help will not be at the Senior Hospitality Center in Bonners Ferry this year because of a shortage of volunteers. There will be a Tax-Aid help in the Sandpoint Senior center, Sandpoint, or in Coeur d’Alene at the Silver Lake Mall.

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Court Reports

Amanda Marie Clemons, born 1992, charged with infraction failure to use vehicle safety restraint by ISP on Jan. 4.

Mt. Hall Elementary School Newsletter
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Mt. Hall Elementary School Newsletter

Happy 2019! With a new year among us and two weeks off, the students and staff at Mt. Hall Elementary are excited to get back to school. We enjoyed a successful first half to our year so far. We had a lot of notable events: the Mt. Hall Auction, our fall Scholastic Book Fair, and our Christmas Program. Along with all of these exciting events, our students have also made tremendous gains in the classroom as well. Improving reading has always been a main focus of Mt. Hall, and this year we are enjoying the rigor of our new math curriculum. We are looking forward to see how our hard work will pay off. If you would ever like to see how Mt. Hall Elementary and the other schools in our district compare to other districts in Idaho, you can go to https://idahoschools.org/.

Darrell Boyd Brown
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Darrell Boyd Brown

Darrell Boyd Brown

BFHS wrestlers win dual over Priest River
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BFHS wrestlers win dual over Priest River

BONNERS FERRY — The Badger wrestlers competed against Priest River on Jan. 8 at home, with the Badgers bagging a 54-27 dual-meet win in Intermountain League action.

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Seen 'n Heard

n Gary P. comes to the rescue with a great interception, saving Mandi B.’s camera from certain annihilation from a basketball.

Beverly J. Maples
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Beverly J. Maples

Beverly J. Maples

VVES students advance in Elks Hoop Shoot
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VVES students advance in Elks Hoop Shoot

Valley View students did well at the district Elks Hoop Shoot on Saturday, Jan. 5.

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This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

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The Tuesday's Trouble have finished 16 weeks of bowling

Melayne Stevens took it all. High scratch game 171, high scratch series 446, high handicap game 243 and high handicap series 662. Jeanne Osborn got second high scratch game 153 and second high scratch series 423. Nina Saunders got third high scratch game 147, second high handicap game 241 and second high handicap series 657. Alice VanGundy got third high scratch series 400. Donna Nystrom got third high handicap game 228. Regina Colby got third high handicap series 640.

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Sheriff's Log

Boundary County Sheriff’s Office

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Community Calendar

Coming Events:

Badger boys beat Kellogg for first time in five years
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Badger boys beat Kellogg for first time in five years

BONNERS FERRY — To say Saturday night’s Bonners Ferry boys basketball game was big might be an understatement.

Boundary County Middle School hitting stride
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Boundary County Middle School hitting stride

It is already halfway through this school year? This is the comment I have heard from numerous students as we enter the last couple weeks of first semester. It is always surprising when time passes so quickly. Those of us who have been here a while also know from here on out time will go even faster. BCMS has had a very successful year so far and students and staff alike getting into their stride as we hit the busy season of semester tests and basketball.

Wednesday, January 16

Naples school robbed; funds stolen
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Naples school robbed; funds stolen

NAPLES — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, between 12:17 and 2:46 a.m., the Naples Elementary School was burglarized.

Thursday, January 10

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Legals January 10, 2019

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult or Emancipated Minor) Case No. CV11-18-582 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY IN RE: Allen Jeff Stafford Legal Name A Petition to change the name of Allen Jeff Stafford, now residing in the City of Moyie Springs, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Boundary County, Idaho. The name will change to Allen Jeff Avery. The reason for the change in name is: I would like to be able to pass on my fathers family name. A Hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9:30 o'clock a.m. on 1-29-2019 at the Boundary County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: December 19, 2018 GLENDA POSTON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Jamie Wilson Deputy Clerk BFH Legal 10068 December 27, 2018 January 3, 10, 17, 2019

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Legal Aid Lawyer in Town

Legal Aid visit planned: A lawyer from the Coeur d’Alene office of Idaho Legal Aid Services will visit Bonners Ferry on Monday, Jan. 28, to meet with low-income Boundary County residents who have legal problems or questions — if there are four or more community members signed up.

Badgers volleyball made strides in 2018
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Badgers volleyball made strides in 2018

BONNERS FERRY — As the 2018 season of sports has come to a close, Bonners Ferry High School’s volleyball team strived to improve its play as it battled in the Intermountain League.

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Community Calendar

Coming Events

Airport News
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Airport News

The year 2018 was a busy one at the Boundary County Airport. Spring and summer ushered in new students and huckleberry pancakes. On the last Saturday of every month, May through September, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) hosts a Fly-In breakfast open to all community members. The proceeds benefit the Young Eagles Flight Scholarships for local youth. The next breakfast will be in May 2019, and Northern Air always posts reminders on our Facebook page, so be on the lookout!

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Gun Club News

High School Trap Shooting Team, ‘Dukes Claybusters’

9B Community Food System Potluck set for Wednesday
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9B Community Food System Potluck set for Wednesday

Looking to learn more about what folks are producing for our local food system? Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m., is the second 9B Community Food System Potluck at the Boundary County Fairground’s Memorial Hall.

Bonners Ferry girls open league play with a win
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Bonners Ferry girls open league play with a win

BONNERS FERRY — The Lady Badgers opened up Intermountain League play jumping out to a 18-0 first quarter lead on their way to a convincing 52-21 win over the visiting Priest River Spartans on Jan. 4.

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Court Reports

Joshua Harrison Briles, born 1984, charged with infraction exceeding maximum posted speed limit (1-15 MPH) by BFPD on Dec. 20, 2018.

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Bonners Ferry woman killed in Sagle accident

SAGLE — A Bonners Ferry resident was killed early in the evening on Friday, Jan. 4, when the car she was driving was struck by southbound tractor-trailer as she attempted to turn onto U.S. 95.

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Sheriff's Logs

Boundary County Sheriff’s Office

Feeling chilly? Have some chili!
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Feeling chilly? Have some chili!

BONNERS FERRY — People gathered together in the Memorial Hall of the Boundary County Fairgrounds on a chilly day to warm their hearts and bellies with another kind of chili. The inaugural “Veteran and First Responder Chili & Cornbread Cook Off” started at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Yolanda DeBoer
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Yolanda DeBoer

Yolanda DeBoer

Beverly Jean Dillon-Maples
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Beverly Jean Dillon-Maples

Beverly Jean Dillon-Maples

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Seen 'n Heard

- Ida T.’s warped sense of humor will be missed in the Bonners Ferry Herald Office.

Fire destroys mobile home
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Fire destroys mobile home

BONNERS FERRY — A fire broke out in a mobile home on Tuesday afternoon on Crossport Road. By the time fire crews arrived, the structure was fully involved and spread to nearby trees.

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Three Badgers win titles at St. Maries tourney

ST. MARIES — On Jan. 4 and 5, the Badger wrestling team competed at the Chad E. Ross Memorial Tournament in St. Maries, finishing fourth among eight teams and having three Badgers earn individual titles.

Zucchini Bread or Muffins
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Zucchini Bread or Muffins

Zucchini Bread or Muffins

The Alley Fabric Nook is closing soon
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The Alley Fabric Nook is closing soon

BONNERS FERRY — About eight years ago, The Alley Fabric Nook opened their doors to the quilting and sewing community.

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This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Johnson joins city police department
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Johnson joins city police department

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Police Officer Brandon Johnson joined the police department on Dec. 10, after spending about two years working as a reserve for the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.

Bonners Ferry boys win league opener
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Bonners Ferry boys win league opener

BONNERS FERRY — The Badger boys basketball team began the new year with a league win against Priest River on Jan. 4. The team went to halftime break ahead 40-23, and finished the evening winning the game 82-54.

Robert Joseph Manley
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Robert Joseph Manley

Robert Joseph Manley

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Human Rights Task Force to host historian, show documentary

The BCHRTF invites the public to join us at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at The Pearl Theater in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we consider human rights issues close to home and enjoy music by local musicians and art displays by local students.

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BF woman dies in Spokane River accident

POST FALLS — The victim of Monday’s fatality in the Spokane River at Post Falls was identified on Tuesday by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office as Valerie E. Sandaker, 54, of Bonners Ferry.

Bradley Steven Booth
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Legals January 3, 2019

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult or Emancipated Minor) Case No. CV11-18-582 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY IN RE: Allen Jeff Stafford Legal Name A Petition to change the name of Allen Jeff Stafford, now residing in the City of Moyie Springs, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Boundary County, Idaho. The name will change to Allen Jeff Avery. The reason for the change in name is: I would like to be able to pass on my fathers family name. A Hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9:30 o'clock a.m. on 1-29-2019 at the Boundary County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: December 19, 2018 GLENDA POSTON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Jamie Wilson Deputy Clerk BFH Legal 10068 December 27, 2018 January 3, 10, 17, 2019

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Community Calendar

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Mexican Bake
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Mexican Bake

Mexican Bake

VFW names local essay contest winners
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VFW names local essay contest winners

BONNERS FERRY — The Voice of Democracy essay contest has been the main scholarship program for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, with about 40,000 students competing in an essay competition to earn a school scholarship.

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Court Reports

Scott Tyler Acklin, born 1978, charged with infraction exceeding maximum posted speed limit (1-15 MPH) by ISP on Dec. 8.

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Looking back at a busy year

The following is a quick look back at the top stories in each issue of the Bonners Ferry Herald during the year 2018.

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Badgers 2018 sports year in review
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Badgers 2018 sports year in review

BONNERS FERRY — The 2018 year has come to a close, but not without the Badger teams accomplishing some of their goals.

Far North Logo is renovated
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Far North Logo is renovated

BONNERS FERRY — Far North Logo Shop has had a recent facelift. With the new outer decor and inner renovations that are in the process of completion, the new storefront has brought attention to the shop.

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Gun Club News

School Trap Shooting Team, ‘Dukes Claybusters’

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This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Brrr... irds! How our feathered friends adapt in the winter
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Brrr... irds! How our feathered friends adapt in the winter

Some North Idahoans dread winter and, if they have the time and the means, will travel to warmer parts of the country to wait it out. Others enjoy the cold temperatures and can’t wait for the first snow. Most just adapt to the season, adding layers to keep them warm or staying indoors in front of a warm fire. Birds, it turns out, also face the winter season similarly.

Helping animals, big and small, and their owners ... for 31 years
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Helping animals, big and small, and their owners ... for 31 years

BONNERS FERRY — Pets are family; livestock a livelihood. When they are injured, sick, pregnant, or just need a check or vaccination to stay healthy, people turn to their veterinarian. Standing behind that vet is a team of people who keep the clinic running.

New Kootenai River burbot fishery to opens for anglers Jan. 1
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New Kootenai River burbot fishery to opens for anglers Jan. 1

Idaho anglers will once again have the opportunity to fish for and harvest burbot in the Kootenai River, its tributaries and Bonner Lake starting Jan. 1. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently approved fishing rules for 2019-21 that included a burbot season, allowing anglers to harvest six burbot per day with no size restrictions in those waters.

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Seen 'n Heard

Copy Editor Joel D. forgetting the name of this paper as he wrote a New Year’s photo caption.

Badger Alumni Tourney a slam dunk success
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Badger Alumni Tourney a slam dunk success

The 2018 Badger Alumni Tournament was played on Saturday, Dec. 29, with eight teams showing up for a great day of basketball for both players and spectators.

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Badger girls close out 2018 with two wins

The Lady Badgers traveled to West Valley High School in Spokane, Wash., to participate in the 2018 Eagle Holiday Classic. A total of 49 varsity teams (26 girls and 23 boys) from Idaho and Washington played in 69 games during the three-day event on Dec. 27-29.