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From the Archives for April 28, 2022

This pretty winter scene is at the plant of the International Molybdenum Co. mine near Porthill, Idaho.

NBVFD thanks community for support

North Bench Volunteer Fire District Auxiliary's recent raffle/bake sale was a complete success.

Valley View Elementary penny drive leads to free books

After a successful penny drive, Valley View Elementary students received $10 to purchase a book at the Book Fair.

This Week In History for April 28, 2022

100 Years Ago The citizens of Leonia are making arrangements for the celebration of the Leonia Bridge across the Kootenai River. The celebration will be on May 6 beginning at 2 p.m. with speakers.

Dinning's dedication, experience invaluable to residents

We are writing to voice our support to re-elect Dan Dinning for county commissioner, District 3

Free seedlings offered for Arbor Day

Trees will be given out on April 29

Countering Biden Administration's push to erode Second Amendment rights

Working protect and preserve our constitutional right to bear arms.

Support candidates who will follow Idaho, U.S. constitutions

Recommendations on the best Idaho Republican candidates

Kathryn B. Sherman, 96

Kathryn B. Sherman, 96, died on April 18, 2022.

Voters have duty to support freedom-loving candidates

Freedom is the cure

Thomas R. Bennett Sr., 73

Thomas R. Bennett Sr. passed away on April 21, 2022.

Badger track takes second at Priest River

Both Bonners Ferry track and field teams took second place at the Priest River Invite April 23.

Drake seeks Boundary County Assessor

“I plan to maintain an experienced and competent department as the current assessor, Dave Ryals, looks toward retiring after years of dedicated service,“ Drake said.

Sports Schedule April 28-May 4

April 28 Golf at Timberlake at the Links Golf Course at 10 a.m. April 29 Softball at home against Kellogg 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Track at Timberlake 2:30 p.m.

Jennifer Economu seeks county treasurer post

Outside of work, Economu’s family enjoys camping, kayaking, and being outdoors in the region. Her husband and sons are archery and rifle hunters, fishermen and also novice snowmobilers.

Bayer medals again in golf match

Braylyn Bayer medaled again with the Bonners Ferry Badgers girls golf team taking first in the three-team match. The boys golf team finished fourth at the match, held at the Ranch Club Course.

Calendar for April 28 - May 4

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Baseball allows the Spartans only one run

The Badgers only allowed the Spartans one run in a double header April 23 as Bonners Ferry defeated their Intermountain League foe 37-1, 10-0.

Badgers have another high scoring DH against Spartans

Bonners Ferry softball saw another high scoring double header against the Priest River Spartans on April 23.

City to use ARPA fund for city purchases

The City Council voted to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for city expenditures at a special meeting on April 19.

Commissioners designate ARPA funds

Boundary County commissioners have opted to hold off on using American Rescue Plan Act funds at this time, but have designated the funds as “revenue replacement.”

VFW helping retire flags with dignity

Since the flag box was installed last November, over 100 flags have been dropped off for disposal. The flag box, located in the VFW parking lot, is an easily accessible location to assist those traveling through the area to retire flags honorably.

Council discusses disbanding traffic, safety committee

The City Council tabled a decision to disband the city’s Traffic and Safety Committee at its April 19 meeting.

Tuesdays Trouble: 31 weeks of bowling

Alice VanGundy got a high scratch game of 204, a high scratch series of 499, a second high handicap game of 260 and a tie for high handicap series of 667.

Court Records for April 28

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

DYW Iacolucci to help select this year's DYW

Cali Iacolucci, the 2021-2022 Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry, will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium on April 30 at the DYW scholarship program to help select the new DYW from the 11 juniors participating in the program.

Patron speaks out on re-running bond

A patron spoke out against the possible re-running of the school bond at the April 18, Boundary County School Board meeting.

Mt Hall News: Budding Writers

April has been a busy month for us, and we’re about to head into an even busier season in our building! There are so many fun events coming up, so keep an eye out for reminders on our social media.

Boat Safety Classes

“The water is cold sitting at 42 degrees on the Kootenai River,” Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer said.” The water level on the Kootenai River is low but we anticipate a late run-off from the winter thaw.”

Second Harvest Inland Empire coming May 5

Second Harvest Inland Empire will bring a third free food distribution event to the Boundary County Fairgrounds. The event, set for May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be a drive-thru event and all who desire to help with the food distribution are welcome.

Legals for April, 28 2022

Trio inducted into North Hall of Fame

Brayln Bayer, Ralph Lotspiech and Eli Richards were inducted to the North Idaho Hall of Fame at the 59th annual North Idaho Sports Banquet on April 16.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 127: Headlines from 4/23 thru 4/26

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 23-26.

PHD hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event

The October 2021 Take Back Day resulted in the disposal of 2.3 tons (or 4,668 pounds) of medication in Idaho.

BFHS seniors put a modern spin on traditional side tables

In their final year of cabinet making, seniors at Bonners Ferry High School put the advanced woodworking and cabinetmaking techniques they learned to good use.

Athlete of the Week April 24-30

Cali Iacolucci is the Athlete of the Week April 24-30.

Bonners Ferry clean up week April 25

April 25-29 is clean up week.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 126: Headlines from 4/20 thru 4/22

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from April 20-22.

A few thoughts on who to vote for

Resident offers recommendations

Where is outrage on city's abuse of power?

You just gotta scratch your head at this

Ammon Bundy is a true patriot?

Ammon Bundy, like his father, is part of an anti-government clan operating in Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon

Woodward is experienced, dedicated to community

We have conservative Republican senator in Jim Woodward — who is an excellent candidate for re-election

Boundary County needs change in commissioners

We have to change county's direction

Calendar for April 21

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Updates coming to the Municipal Pool

The City of Bonners Ferry was awarded a $3,500 grant from the Innovia Foundation for upgrades for the Municipal Pool.

SCAA breaks ground for new cattery

After years in the making, Second Chance Animal Shelter is breaking ground for its new cattery.

Lynda Ekstrom celebrates 25 years of service

300 months, 1,304 weeks, 9,131 days, 219,150 hours, 12,140,000 minutes — that is how long Lynda Ekstrom has worked for the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office as a communications specialist at Boundary County Dispatch.

D-Day Vet Final Flight

Don Carter, 96, World War II veteran and Bonners Ferry resident, took his last flight at Northern Air, Inc. airport on April 15.

Girls golf wins home IML Tournament

Braylyn Bayer was the girls medalist with an 81, leading the Badgers to victory at an Intermountain League tournament at Mirror Lake Golf Course April 11.

Court Records - April 21, 2022

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

From the Archives - April 21, 2022

"Up in the Camp Nine country, some 14 miles north of Bonners Ferry, where logging was once a thriving industry, mining is now the order of the day. With fifty tons of ore per day running through its mill, the Regal Mine - more familiarly known as the Silver Crescent, and owned by Riegel Brothers, Spokane - is now one of the top producers of lead and zinc in the region.

Softball busy in league play: Badgers and Spartans combine for 99 runs in DH

Badgers went 1-1 against Priest River in a double header that featured a combined 99 runs and with both games being called due to the 10-run rule.

Baseball 1 run away from defeating Timberlake in DH

After a 10-3 win against the Timberlake Tigers, the Badgers lost game two by one run.

Badger track places amid fierce competition and beat Spartans at IML double dual

Badgers track and field take sixth and eighth at the Christina Finney Co-Ed Relays on April 19.

FIRST Team 2130 Alpha+ at Idaho Regional competition

Bonners Ferry high school robotics team, FIRST Team 2130 Alpha+ made it to the quarterfinals at the three day Idaho Regional competition.

Chad Workman is running for Boundary County Coroner

Chad Workman, owner of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home and Chief Deputy Coroner of Boundary County is running for Boundary County Coroner.

Tuesday's Trouble: 30 weeks of bowling - April 21, 2022

Alice VanGundy got a high scratch game of 173 and a second high scratch series of 431.

CommUnity Free Breakfast April 23

Bonners Ferry Rotary Club will be hosting the CommUnity Free Breakfast and Silent Auction Saturday, April 23rd at the Fairgrounds Valley Event Center from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This Week In History - April 21, 2022

100 Years Ago Lunden Bros. store at Naples was burglarized about 3 a.m. Wednesday morning. Three of the burglars were caught in the act by Charles and Emil Lunden – one was shot twice but kept on running only to return a short while later and asked to be taken to the doctor.

Jeff Jones wins Sterling!

Jeff Jones, a realtor at Coldwell Banker North Woods Realty, was happy to get his first year in real estate under his belt — he never expected to win an award.

Legals for April, 21 2022

Sports Schedule April 22-28

April 22 Golf at Priest River at 10 a.m. JV Baseball at St. Maries 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 23 Track and field at Priest River Invite at 10 a.m. Softball at Priest River 11 a.m. and 1 p.m Baseball at Priest River 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Public Notice: Boundary County Noxious Weed Control

For 2022 the Boundary County Noxious Weed Department will continue to offer weed identification, site review, herbicide type/rate advice, rental sprayers, booklets, brochures, and other land management information.

BCSD Special Meetings and Workshop

Thursday April 21, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Boundary County School District #101 will conduct a Negotiations Meeting at the District Office located at 7188 Oak Street, Bonners Ferry.

Arbor Day celebration in Bonners Ferry

April 29, is the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. The public is invited to join in the celebration by picking up a free seedling at a celebration in Bonners Ferry.

Athlete of the Week April 17-23

Athlete of the Week April 17-23, Ivaan Cartwright.

Analysis: Elections have consequences, and NIC is facing them

A fractured and feuding elected board of trustees has left North Idaho College in crisis.

Badgers and Spartans combine for 99 runs DH, Sandpoint takes first season win against Badgers

Badgers went 1-1 against Priest River in a double header that featured a combined 99 runs and with both games being called due to the 10-run rule.

Baseball opens IML play with double digit blowout against Spartans

Badger baseball opened up the 3A Intermountain League play on Wednesday, April 13, smashing the Priest River Spartan 10-0 and 14-0.

Badgers beat Spartans at IML double dual

The Bonners Ferry Track team competed in the Intermountain League double dual at Timberlake High School on Wednesday, April 13.

It's Back: Annual Community Passover Seder in CDA

Back after hiatus: Experience Passover with visiting Rabbis and community members.

Calendar for April 14-20

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Labor offers employment services across northern Idaho

In Bonners Ferry, the mobile office is located at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center

It’s time to drain the county, state swamps

Another election is just over a month away

Bundy is a true patriot and constitutionalist

Support Ammon Bundy for governor

Sage Dixon works tirelessly for his constituents

He is one of the hardest working representatives in Idaho

Government, not morality, has a middle ground

All my major purchases are made in Bonners Ferry or Boundary County.

Tim Bertling is seeking second term as Boundary County commissioner for District No. 2

Bertling wants to keep Boundary County moving forward in an unbiased official capacity as commissioner, he said.

Henry Lee Watkins, 68

Henry Lee Watkins, 68, passed away on April 6, 2022.

Bill Clark

Bill Clark passed on March 24, 2022.

Richard Lee Hollenbeck

Richard Lee Hollenbeck passed away on March 27, 2022.

We need to support our state's charitable organizations

In Idaho, charitable organizations stepped up to serve Idahoans when they needed it the most during the darkest days of the pandemic

Private political signs spark debate of decency

A city resident is voicing concerns about political flags with profanities being flown within view of the community’s youth.

Local man charged with drug possession, domestic violence and violating protective order

A Boundary County man is charged with domestic battery, violation of a protection order and drug possession.

Griz continues in livestock killing

A grizzly bear that reportedly killed livestock on April 5, returned to the same property near Naples, avoided traps and killed again the night of April 7.

A new type of business in town: The Coalition BF

When Tim Garcia moved to Bonners Ferry a few years ago he was in need of office space.

Live and Virtual Fly Fishing Film Festival

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to the Pearl Theater April 22.

Community members clean up fairground fields

Community members of all ages came out last Friday to help clean up the baseball fields at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

April proclaimed Fair Housing month in Moyie Springs

April has been recognized as Fair Housing month in the city of Moyie Springs.

Softball rounding off preseason play

Badger sports moved into season play week with softball and baseball playing doubleheaders against Priest River on Wednesday night. At press time results have not been received.

Track and field season update

Badger Track and field were off to Timberlake on Wednesday. At press time results were not in. Full results will run in next week’s edition of the Bonners Ferry Herald.

Badger Basketball Camp coming in June

The Bonners Ferry Badgers are hosting a series of basketball camps this summer.

Found missing girls uninjured

Searchers in Boundary County successfully located two seven-year-old girls who had been missing since 4:30 p.m. of Saturday April 9.

Voters canceling registration

“How do I unregister to vote” is a question Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston is not used to answering.

Court Records for April 14, 2022

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Tuesday's Trouble Week 29 of bowling

Elaine Wheeler took it all high with a scratch game of 189, a high scratch series of 534, a high handicap game of 256 and a high handicap series of 735.

This Week in Boundary County History - April 14, 2022

100 Years Ago C.H. Dunlap of Chewelah, Washington, has arrived in town to be foreman of the construction crew building the power line from Bonners Ferry to the new power plant at Moyie Falls and the rebuilding of the power and light wiring systems of the city. The new power line will be 8 miles long and should be ready to furnish power to the city by early fall.

From the Archives - April 14, 2022

This miner's hard hat with carbide lamp was used by Charlie Riefsteck at the Continental Mine in the 1950s.

Ben Robertson is running for Boundary County Commissioner, District No. 3

Robertson has grown up in Boundary County and is the fourth generation of his family to reside on their farm in Paradise Valley where he lives with his wife and their two kids.

Kris Crocker to emcee DYW 2022

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women program is excited to welcome Kris Crocker as the emcee for this year’s Distinguished Young Women scholarship program on April 30.

Legals for April, 14 2022

Sport Schedule April 14-19

Sport Schedule April 13-16, Wednesday April 13, Varsity Baseball v. Priest River at home 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Varsity Softball v. Priest River at home 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Track at Timberlake 4 p.m.

Athlete of the Week April 10-16

Athlete of the Week April 10-16, Noah Walker, Senior

Missing Girls Found Uninjured

Searchers in Boundary County successfully located two seven-year-old girls who had been missing since 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Search ongoing for missing youths

The two 7-years-old were last seen in the Pioneer Road area

2022: Strong economy, significant population growth

session are an indicator of Idaho’s strong economy and the significant population

Financial decisions, policy choices reflect our Idaho values

Griz kills again

Wildlife officials trying to track bear that returned to Naples property

Grizzly bear kills again

BCSO warns of spam calls

The Boundary County Sheriff's Office has received reports of phone calls being made in the area by individuals representing themselves as calling from the Publishers Clearing House.

Grizzly suspected in livestock killing

Llama, sheep died in Tuesday night attack in Boundary County

Griz likely behind attack

Blackmore and Williams brothers take All-League honors after back-to-back state appearances

“Every year at the IML All League voting you never can predict what is going to happen,” head coach Nathan Williams said.

Changes with the IML, Kellogg and Priest River moving down

Kellogg and Priest River will be leaving the Intermountain League for the 2022-23 school year and will be moving down to 2A, leaving Bonners Ferry and Timberlake to fight it out in most sports.

Tuesday's Trouble has finished 28 weeks of bowling

Regina Colby got a high scratch game of 174, a third high scratch series of 430, a high handicap game of 258 and a high handicap series of 682.

Quality Education Petition Drive

Saturday, April 9, is the last opportunity for Boundary County voters to support the initiative for Quality Education Act by signing the petition.

Fairground's field faces vandalism

Between evening of April 3 and the morning of April 4, a driver redecorated the Boundary County Fairground field and parking lot with tire tracks and ruts.

Mr. BFHS 2022

The manliest men in town put on quite the show in competition for Mr. Bonners Ferry High School 2022, with Sky Reinhardt taking the crown.

Backyard Forests Workshop to be held April 23 in Post Falls

Most owners of these “backyard forests” are mainly interested in keeping their trees healthy and attractive. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not make changes until backyard forest trees are visibly suffering from some kind of insect or disease problem, officials said. By the time they bring a sample to the University of Idaho Extension Office or some other expert, it is often too late.

Steve Fioravanti running for Boundary County commissioner

“Where I see the need for change is in our ability to think outside the box,” Steve Fioravanti said in announcing his bid for the District 2 county commission seat. “Implementing new and creative ideas to counter negative economic trends will be the key to our prosperity going forward.”

Court Records -- April 7

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

From the Archives - April 7, 2022

Samples from the Buckhorn Mine were sent to the assay office in 1896. It was said to be the highest grade gold mine in the Moyie-Yahk mining district.

This Week In Boundary County History - April 7, 2022

100 Years Ago This week is proclaimed “Clean Up Week.” There should be a general cleaning of debris in order that “unclean, unhealthful and unsightly conditions may not prevail, generating and spreading disease and breeding pestilential insects.”

From the Mailbag: ATF record-keeping and funding

As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces

During elections, truth is especially important

Please remember that when you go to the polls this spring.

Toasty Mobile Saunas brings the relaxation to you

The company is kicking off its hourly open sauna sessions today, April 7, at Iron Mike's

Rachel Dianne Sego Snider

Rachel Dianne Sego Snider passed away on March 25, 2022.

Billy Jack Clark, 84

Billy Jack Clark, 84, died on March 24, 2022.

Loretta Elaine Bliss, 74

Loretta Elaine Bliss, 74, died on March 28, 2022.

Richard Lee Hollenbeck, 87

Richard Lee Hollenbeck, 87, died on March 27, 2022.

Dixie Ann West, 85

Dixie Ann West, 85, died March 29, 2022.

Misinformation campaign filled with vicious lies

Idahoans are being flooded across the state with attack material as vicious as routinely found in any communist nation.

Birthday celebration, wishes were heartwarming

God has truly blessed me with a wonderful life.

Good law enforcement begins with good training

That’s just one of the many ways honorary members of the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association help in the fight against the communities number one social concern - crime.

Calendar for April 7

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Quartermaster First Class Wyatt Fields serving country

On March 26, Quartermaster First Class Wyatt Fields, from Bonners Ferry relayed a message over the One Main Circuit.

Legals for April, 7 2022

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 121: Headlines from 4/2 thru 4/5

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 2-5.

PHD: Syphilis on the rise in Panhandle

Panhandle Health District Public Information Officer Katherine Hoyer explained that cases have been reported in all five of the counties that PHD monitors- Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, and Shoshone. What's more concerning is that 81 cases over the last three month across the panhandle have been confirmed, compared to just 40 this same time a year ago.

Candidates make pitch for state offices

Candidates for state offices made their pitch to voters at a March 31 candidate forum in Boundary County.

NIC gets warning, no probation

Report cites problems with board

GOP candidates make pitch for state offices

State and federal legislative candidates came out to the March 31, candidate forum at Boundary County Middle School.

Athlete of the Week April 3-9

Athlete of the Week April 3-9: Asha Abubakari, sophomore

Sports schedule April 9-16

Sports schedule April 5-16: April 5, softball at Lincoln Count 3 p.m. April 9, softball at Thompson Fall 1 p.m and 3 p.m. Week of April 11, golf to play at Kellogg. Match still being scheduled

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 120: Headlines from 3/30 thru 4/1

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from Mar. 30-April 1.