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Wilson runs for library board

Mary-Ester Wilson is running for Zone 5 (Naples) of the Boundary County Library Board.

Robotics makes lots of memories at Regionals

Boundary County’s First Team Alpha+2130 robotics team made a lot of memories at the Regional Competition in Nampa at the end of March, but unfortunately won’t be advancing to the next competition.

PE celebration at Valley View Elementary

Close to 200 students, parents, school district employees, and younger siblings walked from the city parking lot to Valley View. This is an annual event coinciding with the National Bike to School Day.

Doris Ellen (MacDonald) Howard, 91

Doris Ellen (MacDonald) Howard, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 11, 2012, in Boundary Community Hospital, following years of loving in-home care by her daughter, Virginia Lee.

Kootenai River Days brought in the crazy dayz

BONNERS FERRY— Small town. There are things that happen in a small town that can happen nowhere else. At least not in the same way. Every year, as springs rolls into summer, a week stands out that means “community” to so many people.

Playing with clay at Mud Slinger Pottery

BONNERS FERRY — An artist sees the world a little differently. What ultimately determines an artist’s success is how well they can convey that sight to others.

Boundary County couple deal with wolf attack

Editor’s note: This attack occurred on Friday, March 12 in the village of Chignik Lake, Alaska. According to CNN’s Web site, it is likely that the woman was mauled to death by animals, “most likely wolves.” The cause of her death is yet to be confirmed.

Legals October 18, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Boundary County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearing at 1:30 PM Monday, November 5, 2018 in the Boundary County Commissioners Office on the second floor of the Courthouse to accept public comment on Amendment Applications, 18-119, 18-120, 18-130 by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Application 18-119 involves Amending Ordinance 9B18LOV1 to clarify the definitions of Setback and Structure. Application 18-120 involves Amending Ordinance 9B18LOV1 to define the duration of a Variance permit to run with the land and correct a few typographical errors. Application 18-130 involves Amending Ordinance 9B18LOV1 to provide for the Planning and Zoning Commission Member length of service to be more than 2 full terms.. The deadline for written comment and material for Applications 18-119, 18-120 and 18-130 is 12 PM Monday October 29, 2018. Written comment may be mailed to: Boundary County Planning and Zoning Administrator, PO Box 419, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, faxed to (208) 267-7814 or emailed to planning@boundarycountyid.org. Written comment will be accepted at public hearing provided the material is read into the record. There may be a five (5) minute limit per person on verbal testimony. Further information is available on these applications at the Planning & Zoning Office, room 18 located in the Extension Office behind the Courthouse, and the applications are available for public review. Information is also available by calling (208) 267-7212 or by visiting the county website at www.boundarycountyid.org/node/66/. Anyone requiring special accommodation due to handicap or disability should contact the planning office at least two (2) days prior to the hearing. BFH Legal 10027 October 18, 2018

Library bill clears House after tense debate

House Bill 710 would allow lawsuits against libraries that don’t move harmful materials following complaints

A bill requiring Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho House on Wednesday.

A somber Sunday

BONNERS FERRY — On the eleventh month, the eleventh day, at 11 a.m., people gathered in the Veterans Memorial Park on a chilly day, to remember and honor veterans, past and present, on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice of World War I.

Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative hosts meeting Jan. 25

Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative

Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative hosts meeting Jan. 25

Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative

Athlete of the Week

Lindsey Onstott is named athlete of the week for the week of Dec. 5 to 11.

Athlete of the Week Feb. 20-26

Jackson Rickter (Senior)

Athlete of the week Jan. 9-16

Athlete of the week Jan. 9-16 Mai Blackmore, Junior

March Madness takes over BCMS

Boundary County Middle School, kicked off their annual March Madness door and hall decorating contest that took place Wednesday, March 17.

Farewell to Hannah Sims as Bonners Ferry DYW

Hannah Sims will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 28 as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry to welcome a new recipient of the title.

School district looks at food contract

In an attempt to cut costs Boundary County School District No. 101 is consulting with Chartwells Food Services to do an analysis of food cost for district food programs.