This Week In History- Dec. 22, 2022

This Week In History from Boundary County.

From the Archives- Dec. 22, 2022

In 1921, F.L. Glad sold half interest in his grocery store to Mr. Landess. They named the new business the “Class A Market.” Landess sold his half back to Glad, who then sold the half interest to C. H. Oatman.

NBVFD announces raffle winners

The North Bench Volunteer Fire District drew its annual fundraising raffle and announced the winners at its November Board of Directors meeting.

Legals for December, 22 2022

This Week In History- Dec. 15, 2022

This Week In History- Dec. 15, 2022

Rickter leads Badger girls wrestlers to team title win

Savannah Rickter (165G) won the tournament and led the Bonners Ferry girls wrestling team to a title win at the George Wild Wrestling Tournament over the weekend—-every Badger girl medaled.

Badger cheer squad named tournament champions

Bonners Ferry cheerleaders were named the 3A grand champions at the Lakeland Holiday Classic cheer tournament on Dec. 10.

Regehr takes first at George Wild Tournament

Marcus Regrehr (160) won the George Wild wrestling tournament on Dec. 10, with Badger Boys wrestling finishing 11th overall.

Military, federal workers deserve elimination of federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements

One may understandably, but unfortunately mistakenly, assume that at this point in the pandemic federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates have run their course, and Idahoans can freely choose whether they want to vaccinate or continue with vaccinations. However, some, including those who serve in our nation’s Armed Forces, continue to face disciplinary actions, trouble with security clearances, lost training and advancement opportunities or other negative consequences for choosing not to get vaccinated for COVID-19. A provision I backed requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to rescind the mandate that members of the Armed Forces be vaccinated for COVID-19 was included in the House and Senate negotiated National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This is a welcome first step in ending these types of mandates and the harm they have caused. However, the provision does not rescind the related penalties and forced separations imposed on military personnel, and we must not let up in repealing those penalties and reinstating all service members unfairly discharged.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 15-22, 2022

Community events and meetings across Boundary County for the coming week.

North Idaho Collision puts focus on quality, customers

North Idaho Collision's recent expansion is all about the customer. More space, more tools and more equipment — all aimed at helping the shop's crew fix customers' vehicles better, more efficiently and easier than ever before. North Idaho Collision's recent expansion gives the crew more room to work — and allows the business to do a better job for customers, owner Shane Florea said.

Last weekend to visit Santa’s Village

This is the last weekend to attend Santa’s Village at Jake’s Landing.

Charter school gauging community interest

North Idaho Classical Academy is gauging community interest in a new charter school to serve both Bonner and Boundary counties.

Legals for December, 15 2022

Petition to change Porthill border crossing to pre-COVID hours

Area residents recently launched a petition drive calling on the federal government to return Porthill border crossing to pre-COVID-19 hours citing the economic and social impacts of the reduced hours.

Clothing line celebrates brain power

Education, empowerment, and encouraging others to command their futures. That’s the premise behind a new clothing line launched by Bigger Brain, LLC — a company founded earlier this year by Sage Saccomanno. The Sandpoint High School graduate wants to spread the message that the message “school is cool” and to not be ashamed of having a “big brain.”

UI settles students' free speech lawsuit

The University of Idaho will pay $90,000 to settle a lawsuit from members of a Christian law students' organization who claimed their freedom of speech was violated when the school issued no-contact orders against them. The settlement was filed in Idaho's U.S. District Court this week. It resolves a suit brought by three student members of the Christian Legal Society and the law school professor who serves as their faculty advisor. The group sued in April, contending the university illegally punished them for expressing their religious beliefs. Attorneys for the University of Idaho noted in court documents that the no-contact orders were issued after another student reported feeling harassed by some in the group.

Synder receives Mystery Mason Award

Johnathan Snyder is this year recipient of the Mystery Mason Award.

Sock Yoshida, 96

Sock Yoshida, recently of Moyie Springs, died peacefully the evening of Nov. 24, 2022, at the Boundary County Restorium.

This Week In History- Dec. 8, 2022

Local History provided by the Boundary County Museum.