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Tribe works to restore river fishery
Projects will restore habitat for sturgeon, other native fish
Sharing the Schweitzer experience with less fortunate children
People come from all over to enjoy North Idaho’s world-class outdoor activities. However, while tourists and those involved in the local ski industry clearly understand the joy that snow sports offer, many in the shadows of the mountain have no idea.
Naples Elementary wins the book lottery
NAPLES — The Idaho Lottery’s Bucks for Books program delivered a couple really big gifts to the Naples Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Idaho children will receive free school meals this year; income guidelines set
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering free meals to all children in eligible schools running USDA meal programs for the 2021-22 school year. This “Seamless Summer Option” also was offered last year because of the pandemic.
Bridges to be repaired across county
Boundary County commissioners have applied for funds from the Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program to repair several structures in the county.
Residents asked to support C, B school athletic teams
A group of parents have got the school board to pass the C teams for high school freshmen teams. We also passed having B and C teams for the middle school.
This Week In Bonners Ferry History
100 Years Ago
Mildred Lavina Mendenhall
Mildred Lavina Mendenhall
Zebras that fly!
Last weekend while driving to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge I stopped by one of my favorite parks just northwest of the refuge office to see if the butterflies were getting nectar from the lilac bushes in the area. As I walked through the bright green grass in the beautiful park I noticed many butterflies flying around the beautiful purple, fragrant lilacs, almost dancing in the spring air.
Zebra swallowtails make their appearance
Recently while driving to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge I stopped by one of my favorite parks just northwest of the refuge office to see if the butterflies were getting nectar from the lilac bushes in the area. As I walked through the bright green grass in the beautiful park I noticed many butterflies flying around the beautiful purple fragrant lilac, almost dancing in the spring air.
2018 Penguin Plunge set for Saturday, March 17
Once again it is “Freezin for a Reason” time, Penguin Plunge 2018 — the event that supports Special Olympics and is simply a lot of fun to watch. Sheriff Kramer has promised the icy bits in the Kootenai River will be small.
Yellow-pine Chipmunks an expert at rock hopping!
On one sunny morning last week when I was at Brush Lake, I noticed a chipmunk scampering among the rock piles in an area west of the boat ramp road and west of the lake. He was running jerkily and stopping non-discriminately on the rocks pausing only for a minute then continuing his rock hopping.
County accepts ARPA funds for projects
After consulting with county attorneys, Boundary County commissioners accepted the first two American Rescue Plan Act payments for various county projects at the July 18 meeting – some in attendance were not pleased.
Spangler wins 2016 Distinguished Young Women's Medallion
Saturday night Bonners Ferry’s Distinguished Young Women program, Around the World in 80 Days awarded Brittany Spangler the official DYW Medallion. Brittany was sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi and her talent was original slam poetry. Along with 2016-2017 DYW Medallion, she was awarded $2,200.00 scholarship, $150.00 state travel allowance, gift basket from the Kootenai River Spa, photo shoot with Mica Jae’s Photography, and gift certificates from Hair Connection, Larson’s, Homestead Coffee Co. and Kootenai River Brewing Co. She was also awarded $700.00 scholarship for self-expression; $700.00 scholarship for talent and $700.00 scholarship for interview. 2016-2017 DYW, Brittany Spangler will go on to State competition at Idaho Falls in October.
Summer reading program a hit with Bonners Ferry kids
Where can you find 50+ kids on Thursdays in July? Why, at the Valley View Summer Reading program! This year’s program is starting strong with 47 kids attending our first session, and 60 kids on July 6. With teachers and support staff volunteering their time, we have opened our library. Kids of any age are welcome, and everyone has lunch, checks out books, plays chess, listens to a story read by our downtown librarians, and makes a craft.
Boundary County 4-H needs adult volunteers
Boundary County Extension Office is recruiting youth for its 4-H program and also is in need of adult volunteers to lead clubs.
Discount on prescription drugs
Boundary County residents can now participate in a free program that will give them an average 20 percent discount on prescription drugs.
School district to participate in summer food service program
Boundary County School District #101 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 1-18, without charge.
UI Extension 'Landscaping for Fire Prevention' workshop is Feb. 13
Forest fires are a fact of life in the Inland Northwest. Homes located on forested lands (the “wildland interface”) can be at high risk from forest fires. Rural homeowners can lessen that risk by modifying their houses and landscapes to make them less likely to ignite and easier for firefighters to access.
UI Extension ‘Landscaping for Fire Prevention’ workshop is Feb. 13
Forest fires are a fact of life in the Inland Northwest. Homes located on forested lands (the “wildland interface”) can be at high risk from forest fires. Rural homeowners can lessen that risk by modifying their houses and landscapes to make them less likely to ignite and easier for firefighters to access.