This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago

A delegation of Leonia citizens were in Bonners Ferry yesterday to confer with the Board of County Commissioners in regards to the proposed bridge across the Kootenai at Leonia.

Mrs. Caroline Flood, Superintendent of Schools, reports that several more schools of Boundary County have chosen new names. Porthill will be “Roosevelt,” Paradise Valley will be “Lincoln,” and Naples will be “Pershing.”

C. W. Megquier, proprietor of the Crescent Garage, reports that he is ready to commence work on a 50x120 addition to his building. (Portrait Hall – birthday party May 2, 2020)

50 Years Ago

City Engineer Quinton Brewer has advised the city council that paving the South Hill will cost nearly $500,000.

Anonymous phone calls threatening a bomb emptied the high school twice in one day.

Sheriff Tony Telarico has died after a lingering illness.

15 Years Ago

Law enforcement officials uncovered a Naples indoor marijuana growing operation with 253 plants and arrested two local men on felony marijuana trafficking charges.

Badgers handily won the first game of a double header against Timberlake on Saturday 13-2, but the second game was a battle, with Timberlake winning 16-11.

The local 2005 Boise State Capital Scholars are Kelly Carlson, Brandon Crane, Katie Eby, and Kylee Reynolds.

— Submitted by the Boundary County Museum