Diamond Watch Fire exceeds initial attack

Since it was started by lightning in mid-July, the Diamond Watch Fire has exceeded the initial attack, U.S. Forest Service officials said in a press release Friday. The fire, now estimated at 120 acres, is being fought by 24 personnel. Located 5.5 miles due west of Nordman, the fire was reported July 14 and is listed at 0% containment. Burning on a ridge to the east of Diamond Peak in Pend Oreille County, smoke from the fire can be seen from the Priest Lake area. The fire is burning in "timber litter" with jackpots of heavier fuels in a dense forest canopy.

Emergency procedures for winter

With the low temperatures the past few weeks residents should keep in mind emergency procedures and protocol to keep themselves and their property safe.

3 Badgers named All-Idaho football team

It’s been one of the most successful Bonners Ferry High School football seasons in decades, winning the league championship, securing their first football playoff win since 2003 and going undefeated in regular season for the first time since 1974. Now three Badger football players have been named all-state by Idaho coaches.

Deep Creek Loop, Lions Den road work to take place this summer

The south end of Deep Creek Loop will be closed for up to 60 days late this summer for construction. The last remaining narrow bridge will be replaced in August and September.

More housing planned to be completed in Ponderay this summer

A 32-unit townhouse development on Kootenai Cutoff Road and Larkspur Street is expected to be completed this summer, city officials said.

Accidents reported on U.S. 95

Two accidents involving tractor trailers occurred last week along U.S. 95.

Going fine free proves popular at library

Going fine free is working at the Boundary County Library.

Legals October 25, 2018

BOUNDARY COUNTY AIRPORT - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Boundary County Airport is soliciting statements of qualifications and experience (SOQ) to be used in selecting a Principal Consultant to provide Architectural Engineering Services for Airport Development Projects for The Boundary County Airport. Services are outlined in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, Change 1, Section 1.4.2 (Development) for the following project(s): Equipment Procurement Equipment Storage Buildings Incidental Environmental Planning Avigation Easements Land Acquisition Taxiway and Runway Construction, Paving, and Maintenance Utility Improvements Lighting, Signage, Navaids, and Electrical Improvements Access Road Construction and Improvement Airfield Lighting Improvements and Upgrades Airport Infrastructure Extensions and Strengthening Wildlife Hazard Assessment Other Engineering Projects as Necessary The work may be accomplished during the course of multiple grants. All parties are advised that some of the services may not be required and that the Sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional procurement action for any of the services included in the initial procurement. If more than one party is selected, the expected projects to be performed by each party will be defined, together with the statement of work and the required services, at the time of the procurement action. The Sponsor will provide notification to each firm of the projects they are being awarded. Selection criteria contained in the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, will be applied with the following numerical rating factors assigned: SELECTION CRITERIA RATING Capability to perform all or most aspects of the project and recent experience 20 in airport projects comparable to the proposed task. Key personnel's professional qualifications and experience and availability for 15 the proposed project; their reputation and professional integrity and competence; and their knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures. Capability to meet schedules or deadlines. 10 Quality of projects previously undertaken and capability to complete projects 15 without having major cost escalations or overruns Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants regularly engaged by the 5 consultant under consideration. Capability of a branch office that will do the work to perform independently of the 10 home office, or conversely, its capability to obtain necessary support from the home office. The use of geographic location may be a selection criteria provided its application leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project, to compete for the contract Ability to furnish qualified inspectors for construction inspection if applicable. 5 Understanding of the project's potential challenges and the Sponsor's special 20 concerns. Degree of interest shown in undertaking the project and their familiarity with and 10 proximity to the geographic location of the project. Capability to incorporate and blend aesthetic and architectural concepts with the 10 project design while accomplishing the basic requirements that transportation facilities be functional, safe, and efficient. In meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, evidence 5 documenting that the consultant met the DBE goal, or by documenting that it made adequate good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal. (See 49 CFR, § 26.53) Capability to conduct a Value Engineering (VE) study for projects that are 10 particularly complex or have unique features. Order 5100.38, Chapter 3, Subsection 3-57; AC 150/5300-15, Use of Value Engineering for Engineering and Design of Airport Grant Projects; and AC 150/5370-10, Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports, contain additional guidance on VE studies. Upon review of the submitted material, The Boundary County Airport may select a consultant based on the submitted material, or reduce the list of applicants to approximately three (3) for oral presentation. A detailed scope of work will be developed with the selected consultant. Firm consulting fees will be negotiated, utilizing an independent cost estimate as necessary, for the services to be performed under an FAA grant as approved by the FAA. This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of Department of transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to submit. To be considered for these services, please provide three (3) copies, plus one (1) unbound copy of a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) no later than 5:00 p.m. on or before November 12, 2018. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked "Statement of Qualifications - Airport Engineering and Planning Services." The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed 30 pages. Questions or comments and submittals should be addressed to Boundary County Airport Manager, 64602 Highway 2, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. BFH Legal 10028 October 25, 2018 November 1, 2018

Legals for July, 25 2024

Legals June 9, 2016

30-16 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE At 10:00 o'clock A.M. (recognized local time) on September 14, 2016, on the Front Steps of the Boundary County Courthouse, located at, 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, First American Title Company, Inc. as Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in BOUNDARY County, Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit: Lots 1 and 2 of Eastport Industries, Inc. Subdivision as shown by the Recorded Plat in Book 2 of Plats, Page 69, recorded with Boundary County, Idaho. Information concerning the foreclosure action may be obtained from the Trustee, whose telephone number is (208) 785-2515. According to the Trustee's records, the street address of 121 and 127 Ironhorse Rd., Eastport, Idaho 83826 is sometimes associated with said property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust Including Due-on-Sale Rider executed by, Lani Christiansen, an unmarried woman as Grantor(s), First American Title Company, Inc., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of, Eastport Industries, Inc., as Beneficiary; said Deed of Trust Including Due-on-Sale Rider was recorded December 13, 2005 as BOUNDARY County Recorder's Instrument No. 224227. The default for which this sale is to be made is as follows: 1) Failure to make the monthly payment in the amount of $255.85 plus a $4.00 monthly escrow fee for a total monthly payment of $259.85 due for the 25th day of January 2015 and a like sum of $259.85 due for the 25th day of each and every month thereafter. 2) Failure to comply with paragraph A4 of said Deed of Trust Including Due-on-Sale Rider, to pay, at least ten days before delinquency, all taxes and assessments affecting said property, when due. Specifically, the first 1/2 of the 2015 taxes are delinquent. The above Grantor(s) are named to comply with Section 45-1506(4)(a), Idaho Code. No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. As of April 26, 2016 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $22,701.89, accrued interest in the amount of $1,928.73 and late fees in the amount of $191.85 for a total amount due of $24,822.47. Interest continues to accrue on the Note at the rate of 7% per annum with a per diem rate of $4.35 after April 26, 2016. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause said property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. DATED May 11, 2016 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch, Trust Officer BFH Legal 9454 May 26, 2016 June 2, 9, 16, 2016

Businesses affected by U.S. 95 project

BONNERS FERRY — Road construction can be a trying time for drivers as they creep through the work zones, but they are not the only ones affected. Many of the businesses along Highway 95 have taken a financial hit.

Timber certification allows loggers to LEAP into sustainability

Many would argue that logging is straightforward, cutting, processing, and moving trees to a transport location. Modern loggers strive for much more through professional development by becoming certified in Idaho through a program called Logger Education to Advance Professionalism.

Shrews may resemble mice but they are different

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Seven steps to creating a waterwise landscape

With more than 50 percent of household water being used in the yard and garden, it is time to adjust our gardening practices.

Badgers' first game ends in win

In their first game of the season, the Badgers'  football team won 35-14 against the Libby Loggers on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Badgers lose in upset against Timberlake 24-19

BONNERS FERRY — Badger Football started off strong against Timberlake and fought to finish their season losing 24-19.

Legals for October, 19 2023

Jan Christenson, 55

Retired U.S. Air Force Major Jan Christenson, 55, of Bonners Ferry returned to the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Coeur d’Alene.

Grizzly bear euthanized near Copeland

On June 1, Fish and Game Conservation Officers euthanized an adult grizzly bear near the town of Copeland in a joint effort with U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Take steps now for fire prevention

Wildfires across the United States have taken more than 100 lives and cost more than $25 billion dollars in property losses in just the last two years. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to improve the wildfire safety of your home and community now. May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Boundary County Fire Prevention Cooperative (the Coop) would like to offer advice to landowners who are seeking to prepare their home to withstand a wildfire.