Opinion

President Obama signed the Economic Stimulus Bill in February.  Included in this bill was a $250 payment to anyone collecting Social Security.  I am eligible to receive this $250 payment, although I have not yet received it.

Legals for August, 18 2022

Seeking the consent of the governed

Since becoming your congressman in 2011, I have worked hard to stay in touch with the people I serve. On July 26, I began a tour of all 19 counties in the First District. I’m calling these face-to-face meetings “Conversations with the Congressman.”

Legals for September, 21 2023

Health care proposal not new concept

It’s been on the news about some type of public option of heath care system bought to the United States.

Legals for June, 17 2021

Help our youth avoid the summer slide

I love summer, but as a parent it can be stressful to keep kids safe and busy. Fortunately, there are summer programs to help. If you have a child engaged in one, you may also have the peace of mind that they are likely offering much more than safety and fun. Summer programs can also offer extended learning opportunities and help prevent the ‘summer slide.’

Legals July 6, 2017

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Case No. CV 2017-0197 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY MAGISTRATE DIVISION JS & G, INC., dba SANDPOINT FURNITURE/CARPET ONE, an Idaho Corporation; Plaintiff, vs. WES RAYNOR; Defendant, TO: WES RAYNOR You have been sued by JS & G, INC., dba SANDPOINT FURNITURE/CARPET ONE, an Idaho Corporation, Plaintiff, in the Magistrate Court in and for Boundary County, Idaho, Case No. CV 2017-0197. The nature of the claim against you is an action for breach of contract and unjust enrichment/quatum meruit. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 6452 Kootenai St # 22, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 and the telephone number of the court is (208) 267-5504; and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff through its attorney Josh Hickey, whose mailing address and telephone number is: BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, Chtd., 414 Church Street, Ste. 203, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, (208) 263-4748. A copy of the Summons and the Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the Plaintiff's attorney. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 12 day of June, 2017. BONNER COUNTY CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Sarah Byars Deputy Clerk BFH Legal 9705 June 22, 29, 2017 July 6, 13, 2017

Bonners Ferry churches sponsor youth VBS camp

For the seventh year, four Bonners Ferry churches are sponsoring a Vacation Bible School, with this year’s camp set from Aug. 1-5.

Legals for December, 15 2022

Celebrating Idaho dairy production by addressing its challenges

June is National Dairy Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate one of Idaho’s economic engines. The University of Idaho reports, “Idaho, ranking third in the United States for milk production, garnered its highest-ever milk revenues in 2022. With estimated cash receipts for 2022 of $4.2 billion, revenues from milk production are the highest of all agricultural commodities produced in Idaho.” However, inflation, supply chain issues, feed expenses and other contributors to soaring input costs drive up the cost to produce milk, making the break-even cost of milk production higher. As we look to the future of the dairy industry, we must continue to work to address the challenges facing Idaho dairy producers:

Roaring 20s the theme of 2020 DYW Program

Thirteen of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money and prizes in this year’s annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss). Set for April 25, at the Becker Auditorium, get ready for a night of nostalgia and glamour as DYW presents “The Roarin’ Twenties.”

11 girls to participate in this year's Distinguished Young Women program

Eleven of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money and prizes in this year’s annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss). Set for April 27, at the Becker Auditorium, get ready for a rockin’ American road trip as they present “Life is a Highway.”

Roaring 20s the theme of 2020 DYW Program

Thirteen of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money and prizes in this year’s annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss). Set for April 25, at the Becker Auditorium, get ready for a night of nostalgia and glamour as DYW presents “The Roarin’ Twenties.”

Nine girls to participate in 2018 Distinguished Young Woman program

Nine of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money and prizes in this year’s annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss). Set for April 28, at the Becker Auditorium, get ready for a night of vintage family fun as they present “Under the Big Top.”

Annexation challenge endures

SANDPOINT — A petition challenging the city of Bonners Ferry’s annexation of 77 parcels was spared a premature death on Wednesday.

Legals for March, 3 2022

State issues of concern

Many readers may remember our area’s longest serving legislator Rep. Jim Stoicheff and his entertaining columns that would highlight various bills under consideration during the legislative session.

Karl Heiss and Marisa Bauducco-Heiss

Karl Frederick Heiss and his beloved wife, Marisa Bauducco-Heiss, died Oct. 3, 2008, in an auto accident on Interstate 5 near Olympia, Wash.

Idaho governor calls for funding for public schools, tax cuts and investments in wildfire fighting

Gov. Brad Little outlines budget, policy priorities in annual State of the State address