Football: Timberlake takes League, Badgers season ends

Cooper Lenz scored three touchdowns, including two on the ground, and the Timberlake Tigers overcame a slow start to steamroll the Bonners Ferry Badgers 66-28 to win the Intermountain League title on Friday, Oct. 20, at Kenny Mendenhall Stadium.

Heading into the home stretch at Bonners Ferry High School

Hello Bonners Ferry. The mad dash to the end is under way so hold on. Let’s start with recent events. Congratulations to the Senior class advisors for another great Prom. It is always a joy to see everyone dressed so nice and having a good time. It was also my privilege to escort our Junior Top Scholars to their award ceremony. The top ten in the Junior class are invited to NIC to receive a medallion and recognition along with all the Top Scholars from around the region. It is a great way to recognize all the hard work they have done to keep their grades up. Not to be left out, we honored two Seniors at the annual NISTAR banquet. NISTAR stands for North Idaho Student Teacher Achievement Award. Two seniors are chosen based on their GPA and their involvement in extracurricular activities. Congratulations to Abby Davis, and her teacher Tommy Jacobs. Congratulations to Erica Wood and her teacher Julie Smith.

Badger volleyball tops Cd'A Charter

BONNERS FERRY — The Badgers volleyball team rallied for a five-set win over visiting Coeur d’Alene Charter on Sept. 18, topping the Panthers 22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-9.

40 Under 40 deadline extended

Every community has young leaders, already making a difference in the world. The North Idaho Business Journal wants to help the region's communities celebrates those young leaders through its Top 40 Under 40 awards. To ensure all young leaders are honored, the nomination period for the Top 40 Under 40 has been extended.

Why is that white truck spraying along county roads and what is he using?

You may have seen a Boundary County truck out spraying roadsides and have wondered why? State law requires that Noxious Weeds be controlled. Idaho state statute title 22, chapter 24, list all the responsibilities of county governments and landowners. So, what is a noxious weed? Noxious is a legal term that the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) uses to classify a plant that is considered to be injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife, or property. The state has 67 weeds on the Noxious weed list. Boundary County has approximately 32 of these weeds. Noxious weeds are non-native invasive plants that came from other parts of the world. Some noxious weeds were brought to the United States as ornamentals, came in ship ballast water, packing material, or in seed mixes. When these plants were introduced here, they didn’t have their natural “predators” with them to keep the populations in control. These weeds outcompete the native species of plants. Weeds are typically spread by seed dispersal. The wind, water, animals, machinery, and people carry seed from one location to another. Some weeds can also spread from plant parts. It is estimated that Noxious Weeds cost Idahoans over $300 million dollars each year.

Time to start fishing anglers, the panhandle awaits

One of the many outdoor features we enjoy in the Panhandle is the abundance of lowland lakes that are available for public fishing. There are around 68 small, low elevation lakes with public access for anglers in the Panhandle Region.

Carry the Fallen event shines spotlight on veterans' mental health issues

When you think of the number 20, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of $20 spent on a dinner for two, or 20 minutes to drive to town, or perhaps 20 refers to the “short” list of things that didn’t get done today.

Legals for May, 19 2022

Sheriff's Office investigating missing person case

The Boundary County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation in the missing person's case of Michael Rocha. Rocha, 58, has been missing since Nov. 8. He is not a permanent resident of Boundary County, but was staying with different friends in the area. The last contact the BCSO had with Rocha was when deputies responded to a call for assistance by a relative of Rocha. Ambulance and police responded, but Rocha declined any assistance and later disappeared. The city has since then started an investigation trying to find previous contacts and friends. A forensic team was dispatched at a residence in the Deep Creek Loop and Moravia Road area looking for evidence. The case is still active; deputies are following up on clues found. Rocha is also currently listed on the Idaho State Police endangered records, people who are missing under circumstances indicating that his or her physical safety is in danger. 

Win $1,000 from Pro X

Bonners Ferry, Idaho — One local winner will rake in $1,000 worth of merchandise at Pro X this month.

Towns of the Past

Many small communities sprung up around the county when folks first moved here.

Badgers capture 4th straight IML title

The Bonners Ferry Badger baseball team had to travel to Spirit Lake twice after the hour and a half game rain delay start on Tuesday, May 1, game against Timberlake went to a suspended game due to darkness with a 7-7 score through 7 innings. But, the Badgers came away with a thrilling 8-7 victory to capture their fourth straight league title after senior captain Chris Sabin smashed a solo home run in the top of the 9th inning.

Mirror Lake men's league wraps season

The 13th and final week of Mirror Lake Men's Association league play took place Thursday, Aug. 12, with Century 21 taking the top spot in the team results with 129 strokes, followed by Pace Kerby, 134, and the season team champion Maggi Logging finishing third with 135 strokes.

Community honors Idaho Top Scholars Program students

Every year, the principals of Region 1 get to honor the junior students of North Idaho who have achieved a place in the top ten percent of their class.

Naples, Mt. Hall named top schools

BONNERS FERRY — Mount Hall and Naples Elementary were recently recognized as top schools in Idaho. Both earned Four-Star Ratings for the 2012-2013 school year.

Kootenai Valley Rifle Club scores big

A rifle match was held at the Kootenai Valley Range on March 13, 2021. Using .22 caliber, single shot rifles, aiming at a target fifty feet away, 14 shooters completed the course shooting in the prone, standing and kneeling positions. To score a perfect 10, the shooter had to take out a dot, about the size of the period at the end of this sentence.

Kootenai Valley Rifle Club scores big

A rifle match was held at the Kootenai Valley Range on March 13, 2021. Using .22 caliber, single shot rifles, aiming at a target fifty feet away, 14 shooters completed the course shooting in the prone, standing and kneeling positions. To score a perfect 10, the shooter had to take out a dot, about the size of the period at the end of this sentence.

ITD takes national title at Snow & Ice event

Competing against the top operators from the region and the country, the four-person team from the Idaho Transportation Department won the national team title at the 2021 Western Snow & Ice Conference in Colorado on September 29.

Elks hoop shoot free throw contest 2021

Elementary students competed in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest at Valley View Elementary. “The local contest mirrors the national competition and to grow grit in our young athletes,” said Paula Petesch, physical education teacher.

Brennan M. Tymrak

Brennan M. Tymrak of Bonners Ferry earned a 4.0 during the spring semester at Michigan Technological University in Houghton.