Teaching of the Bible should be done at home, church

Regarding "Teaching of Bible requested for BCSD:" All scriptures have an element of history based on what is happening at the time of the literative narrative.

Council invites public to help solve budget shortfall

The Bonners Ferry City Council is seeking public input and ideas for balancing the general budget shortfall.

Community BBQ returns to the Restorium

The Annual Restorium Community BBQ and main fundraiser for the Friends of the Restorium returns after a hiatus during COVID-19.

Make-A-Wish helping Idaho youth

In the last three years, Make-A-Wish Idaho has seen close to a 30% increase in wishes, granting between 127 and 140 annually compared to around 100 per year since 2010.

Support Local Gems on June 9

June 9 is a day to support the state’s “Local Gems” – Idaho’s small businesses.

Bonners Ferry Coalition brings people together

BONNERS FERRY — The Coalition: Bonners Ferry Entrepreneurs is a group of individuals who bring local business minded people together to meet, make friends, and network, in order to assist each other and develop the economy in Boundary County.

Deadline approaching for SBA working capital loans due to drought

Boundary County non farm businesses may be eligible for the Small Business Administration federal disaster loan for economic injury.

'Best' nominations opening, new categories

The Best of Boundary County nomination period opens Saturday, June 1 and closes on June 16. The nomination period is the community’s opportunity to share their top business across categories, from dining, health, beauty, services, shopping, and much more.

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Hiatt named head coach at Westminster

Bonners Ferry High School graduate Adam Hiatt was named the new head coach for  the men’s basketball program at Westminster College.

Kris Crocker to emcee DYW program again this year

Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women is thrilled to welcome back KXLY’s Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker to emcee this year’s Distinguished Young Women Scholarship program on Saturday, April 27.

Legals April 9, 2020

NOTICE INVITING BIDS OWNER: Boundary County 6452 Kootenai Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 Separate sealed BIDS for the: Boundary County Airport Snow Removal Equipment Building FAA/AIP Project No. 3-16-0004-016-2019 Will be received by Owner at the office of the Boundary County Board of Commissioners, 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho until 2:00 p.m., Monday April 20, 2020. Mailed bids shall be submitted to P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Bids will be publicly opened in and read aloud. It shall be the duty of each Bidder to submit his/her bid on or before the hour and date specified. Work associated with proposed improvements are generally described as follows: Snow removal equipment building consists of all elements necessary to construct a pre-engineered wood frame or metal building for storage of the airport's snow removal equipment. Other items include associated excavation, embankment, site grading, concrete approach, electrical, mechanical and site work for building construction. Interested bidders may obtain bid documents at www.to-engineersplanroom.com. Electronic documents in PDF format may be downloaded at no cost. Bidders must register at www.to-engineersplanroom.com to be placed on the planholders list and automatically receive addenda. Bid documents may be ordered in hard copy format for purchase at cost (nonrefundable). Questions should be directed to the Engineer Trey Dail (208) 762-3644 or adail@to-engineers.com. A Bid Guaranty, payable in cash, by cashier's check, certified check or bid bond, of 5 percent of the BID AMOUNT is required. Separate Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the CONTRACT AMOUNT will be required. Each bidder must supply all the information required by the Bid Documents and Specifications. All prospective bidders are directed to the Instructions for Bidders for discussion of Bid policies, procedures, and requirements. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Boundary County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. $9 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Prospective Contractors are notified that the work under this Contract is funded in part by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and as such this solicitation and any resulting contract are subject to the requirements of the Buy America Preference; Civil Rights - Title VI Assurance; Davis Bacon; Debarment and Suspension; Disadvantage Business Enterprise; Foreign Trade Restriction; Lobby Federal Employee; and Recovered Materials contract provisions. The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of Boundary County to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. By submitting a bid/proposal under this solicitation, the bidder or offeror certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred or suspended by any Federal department or agency from participation in this transaction. No contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor shall be required to have a current license as a Contractor in the State of Idaho in order to submit a bid or proposal on this project; prior to award and execution of the Contract, the successful bidder shall secure an Idaho Public Works Contractor's License. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity: 1. The Offeror's or Bidder's attention is called to the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" set forth herein. 2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: Goals for minority participation for each trade 3.0% Goals for female participation in each trade 6.9% These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor's construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the Contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and non-federally involved construction. The Contractor's compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a) and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed. 3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employer identification number of the subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed. 4. As used in this notice and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is the State of Idaho, Boundary County, and the City of Bonners Ferry. By: Boundary County, Idaho BFH#10378/AD#374740 APRIL 2, 9, 2020

Legals March 21, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV 11-19-0017 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY MAGISTRATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JUSTINE SANDRA YALEY, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Steve Masterson has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Justine Sandra Yaley, deceased. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and presented to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: 312 S. First Ave., Ste A, Sandpoint ID 83864 . DATED this 25 th day of February, 20 19. BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, CHTD By: /s/ William Berg William M. Berg Attorneys for Personal Representative BFH Legal 10123 March 14, 21, 28, 2019

Riverside High School grads

Four students who chose to finish high school at Boundary County's Riverside High School, graduated last Friday night at the United Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry. Riverside held a formal graduation ceremony for the students. From left: Whitney Whetstone, Amy Johnson, Sarah Thomas and Kirk Taylor.

SBA economic injury disaster loans available to Idaho small businesses

Boundary County small non-farm businesses may be eligible for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Legals for October, 15 2020

Getting motivated with the 9B Ladies

BONNERS FERRY — 9B Ladies Feeling Great in 2018, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, brought local ladies together March 23 at the Kootenai River Inn and allowed them to get to know each other, open lines of communication, and motivate each other in their businesses and ventures.

Federal courthouses in Idaho closed

The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho announce that the federal courthouses in Idaho will be closed through April 15 in compliance with Governor Little’s “stay-in-place” order.

Comments sought on fish hatchery

The Kootenai River White Sturgeon and Burbot Hatcheries Project (formerly known as the Kootenai Native Fish Aquaculture Program) preliminary environmental assessment has been released for comment.

Library's summer reading program to host 'spaced out' magic show

Blast off at this years Boundary County Library magic show at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 31! Showtime is at 1 p.m., so don’t miss your flight!