Hartley King becomes a centenarian

The Bonners Ferry community was abuzz with excitement last Thursday about Hartley King’s 100 birthday celebration. Manager of the Kootenai River Inn, Tom Turpin, passed around a birthday card for people to sign, friends, family and neighbors contacted the press, and more than 85 people rushed uptown to Chick N Chop restaurant to attend his party. King and his wife Janice, were welcomed with an applause as they entered the banquet room, decorated with photos and memorabilia of his life. He was in good spirits, shaking hands with guests, posing for photos and reminiscing about the old days.