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Roots do more than anchor a tree

Remember the incredible wind storms last summer?

Improving veterans' access to care

åIdaho veterans and their family members have made it clear that the Veterans Choice Program (Choice program), created to make it easier for veterans to get health care, does not work for Idahoans. To address concerns raised by Idaho veterans, I introduced the Improving Veterans Care in the Community Act of 2016, S. 3401, to make it easier for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to send veterans into their local communities for health care, to make it easier for veterans to access this community health care and to make it easier for veterans to access the services they need.

Dave Schuman

Dave Schuman, 56

MUSKRATS: Rodents that are excellent swimmers

On a cloudy morning beside a grassy canal on the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge parallel to the Kootenai River I observed a muskrat busily swimming and inspecting the vegetation. In spite of the fact he noticed me I managed to get a few photos before he silently disappeared under the water. Although primarily nocturnal, this squeaky-voiced rodent tends to be a sociable animal and sometimes active by day.

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Heart Rock Wines celebrates 2 years with a feast

BONNERS FERRY — Descending the stairs into the heart of Heart Rock Wines, customers are greeted by walls fully adorned with bottles of Northwest wines. A medley of wine-related gift items add accent to the inviting room.

West Fork Cabin gets TLC

BONNERS FERRY — The West Fork Cabin received some tender loving care Aug. 6 through Aug. 11 by a group of volunteers from the National Smokejumper Association. The crew came from all around the United States to help restore and update the historical cabin.

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Donna Marie Duncan

Donna Marie Duncan, 57, passed away on Dec. 15, at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Lulu Stone victim of lucky accident

100 Years Ago

Bonners Ferry makes run at cross country success

BONNERS FERRY — This year is the fourth consecutive year that Tyler Warner has been coaching the Badger cross country team. As a former Badger himself, and now teacher at BFHS, assuming the coach position from his high school coach seemed only natural.

Painted turtles bask in Boundary County sun

On a trip around the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge this past week-end I noticed a number of turtles basking in the sun on a log in a pond of water beside a gravel road. On a closer look I noticed the turtles were painted turtles. The Painted Turtle is the only species of turtle that occurs naturally in Idaho so identifying them is simple. Although, due to escaped pets and introduced species, one must become familiar with the general characteristics of Painted Turtles to avoid confusing them with such turtles a Box Turtles, and Red-eared Sliders (both common pet species).

Traveling back in time: This date in Bonners Ferry history

History for May 26, 2016

Profile: Miranda Wenk, MVP

The Herald was fortunate enough to catch up with Bonners Ferry High School junior Miranda Wenk, who was named this year’s Most Valuable Player of the Intermountain League in volleyball, in order to get to know the person behind the award.

An update from the Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter

Thank You to everyone who donated towards the 68th Annual FFA Harvest Sale! The annual FFA Harvest Sale is a tradition of the Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter.

Paradise Valley Stables rides into spring

BONNERS FERRY — Many residents in Boundary County own at least one horse, and the abundance of mountains, trails, and even our local rodeo gives horse owners a good reason to enjoy utilizing their investment.

This Week in Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Softball tourney helps fund scholarships

BONNERS FERRY — The hot sun beat down on the baseball fields off District 2 Road by the Kootenai River, on July 28, as teams lined up to play ball for a good cause: the second annual Bat for Our Brothers co-ed softball tournament.