This Week in History - July 27, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

BFPD and ITD partner to create 'Alive at 25' program for young drivers

The Bonners Ferry Police Department has partnered with the Idaho Transportation Department to form “Alive at 25,” a program aimed at reducing fatal accidents amongst one of the most vulnerable population groups — teenage and young adult drivers.

How many times will the district run levy

Will the school administration answer these questions for tax payers of the county?

Sage Dixon is the right choice for District 1B

Sage Dixon is the right choice for District 1B

How Boundary County School District spends tax dollars

County School District schools were in session Jan. 24-28 with activities while three BCSD administrators and two teachers took off for sunny San Antonio, Texas, for luxury hotel accommodations and a Riviera gondola boat ride through the city paid with your tax money.

Community members on same page at workshop

City residents have a chance to share what they want the city to look like over the next 20 years.

Legals September 5, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEE INCREASE RESTORIUM ROOM AND BOARD FEE Boundary County has proposed to increase its Restorium room and board fees for new Restorium residents by an amount of 8.5% over the room and board fees collected the previous year. The purpose of the increase is to help fund the cost of operating the Restorium. These new fees will take effect October 1, 2019. The following schedule is an estimate of what this change may mean to a Boundary County user: Source of the fees Restorium Residents The above proposal will increase the Restorium room and board fees as follows: From To Room with shared restroom $2975.00 $3227.87 Private room with private restroom $3249.00 $3525.16 Double Occupancy $4470.00 $4849.95 Double Occupancy (half room) $2235.00 $2424.97 All citizens are invited to attend the public hearing to be held in the Boundary County Commissioners' Office, located in the Courthouse at 6452 Kootenai Street, Room #28, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment and to explain the reasons for the proposed increase of Restorium room and board fees. Any person requiring a special accommodation due to a disability condition should contact the Boundary County Commissioners' Office at (208) 267-7723. This contact should be made at least two days prior to the hearing. BFH Legal 10254 August 29, 2019 September 5, 2019

Legals September 8, 2016

T.S. No. 025120-ID Parcel No.: RP61N01W241803A NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 12/15/2016 at 10:00 AM (recognized local time), at the BOUNDARY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 6452 KOOTENAI ST., BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805, in the County of Boundary, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP, 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 the County of Boundary, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: TRACT F WEST END A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER ( SE1/4 NE1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR (24), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-ONE (61) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) WEST, OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE S89856'11"E, 1074.40 FEET TO THE CENTER OF AN EXISTING ROAD; THENCE, ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD FOR THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES, S40853'35"W, 168.03 FEET; THENCE S70842'25"W, 76.01 FEET; THENCE S37856'01"W, 194.84 FEET; THENCE S22820'20"W, 130.69 FEET TO THE CENTER OF AN EXISTING ROAD ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 218010, THENCE N59823'23"W, 840.27 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4/ NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO A 60 FOOT EASEMENT OR ACCESS AND UTILITIES IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, T61N, R1W, B.M., BEING 30 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24 THAT IS N00?41'15"E, 1559.11 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NE1/4, SAID POINT BEING A REBAR AND PLASTIC CAP MARKED PLS 6050; THENCE, ALONG SAID EAST LINE N00?41'15"E, 47.38 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT; THENCE S40?53'35"W, 549.86 FEET TO THE CENTER OF AN EXISTING ROAD AS IT EXISTED ON MAY 1, 2004; THENCE, ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD FOR THE FOLLOWING TWENTY (20) COURSES, S70?42'25"W, 72.22 FEET; THENCE S86?16'37"W, 26.06 FEET; THENCE N59?05'19"W, 76.68 FEET; THENCE N83?43'55"W, 84.82 FEET; THENCE S74?01'44"W, 61.08 FEET; THENCE S56?04'35"W, 94.24 FEET; THENCE S64?45'53"W, 93.90 FEET; THENCE S05?05'43"W, 33.17 FEET; THENCE S48?56'53"E, 43.20 FEET; THENCE S75?04'17"E, 86.34 FEET; THENCE S29?33'39"E, 46.48 FEET; THENCE S17?48'44"W, 54.11 FEET; THENCE S42?30'36"W, 126.40 FEET; THENCE S57?40'19"W, 93.81 FEET; THENCE S69?19'10"W, 54.63 FEET; THENCE S74?30'30"W, 76.75 FEET; THENCE S69?28'03"W, 84.72 FEET; THENCE S75?58'47"W, 101.16 FEET; THENCE S78?18'57"W, 114.70 FEET; THENCE N81?13'07"W, 42.87 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE W1/2 NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24 AND THE EAST LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED 20.00 ACRE PARCEL, AND THE TERMINUS OF THIS EASEMENT, WITH THE SIDELINES BEING EXTENDED OR SHORTENED TO INTERSECT ADJACENT BOUNDARIES. TOGETHER WITH A 60 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS AND UTILITIES IN THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 19, T61N, R1E, B.M.; BEING 30 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 19, SAID POINT BEING A REBAR AND PLASTIC CAP MARKED PLS 6050 THAT IS N00?41'15"E, 1559.11 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NW1/4; THENCE, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, N00?41'15"E, 47.38 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS OFFSET 30 FEET NORTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 215631; THENCE, PARALLEL TO AND OFFSET 30 FEET NORTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 215631, S38?35'39"E, 401.67 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS OFFSET 30 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE NORTHLINE OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 182257; THENCE, PARALLEL TO AND OFFSET 30 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 182257, N81?10'48"E, 379.91 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD, AND THE TERMINUS OF THIS EASEMENT, WITH THE SIDELINES BEING EXTENDED OR SHORTENED TO INTERSECT ADJACENT BOUNDARIES. TOGETHER WITH A 60 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS AND UTILITIES IN THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 19, T61N, R1E, B.M., BEING ALL THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 215632. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 60 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS AND UTILITIES IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, T61N, R1W, B.M., BEING 30 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24 THAT IS N00?41'15"E, 1559.11 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NE1/4, SAID POINT BEING A REBAR AND PLASTIC CAP MARKED PLS 6050; THENCE, ALONG SAID EAST LINE N00?41'15"E, 47.38 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT; THENCE S40?53'35"W, 549.86 FEET TO THE CENTER OF AN EXISTING ROAD AS IT EXISTED ON MAY 1, 2004; THENCE, ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD FOR THE FOLLOWING TWELVE (12) COURSES, S70?42'25"W, 76.01 FEET; THENCE S37?56'41"W, 194.84 FEET; THENCE S22?20'20"W, 179.75 FEET; THENCE S45?40'04"W, 75.87 FEET; THENCE S60?03'54"W, 303.88 FEET; THENCE S56?13'48"W, 163.42 FEET; THENCE S44?14'58"W, 290.20 FEET; THENCE S59?05'03"W, 145.11 FEET; THENCE S60?37'55"W, 93.01 FEET; THENCE S43?48'26"W, 91.55 FEET; THENCE S33?46'14"W, 128.31 FEET; THENCE S36?09'25"W, 54.06 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24 AND THE NORTH LINE OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 214695, AND THE TERMINUS OF THIS EASEMENT, WITH THE SIDELINES BEING EXTENDED OR SHORTENED TO INTERSECT ADJACENT BOUNDARIES. SUBJECT TO A 60 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS AND UTILITIES IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, T61N, R1W, B.M., BEING 30 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24 THAT IS N00?41'15"E, 1559.11 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NE1/4, SAID POINT BEING A REBAR AND PLASTIC CAP MARKED PLS 6050; THENCE, ALONG SAID EAST LINE N00?41'15"E, 47.38 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT; THENCE S40?53'35"W, 549.86 FEET TO THE CENTER OF AN EXISTING ROAD AS IT EXISTED ON MAY 1, 2004; THENCE, ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD FOR THE FOLLOWING FORTY-TWO (42) COURSES, S70?42'25"W, 72.22 FEET; THENCE S86?16'37"W, 26.06 FEET; THENCE N59?05'19"W, 76.68 FEET; THENCE N83?43'55"W, 84.82 FEET; THENCE S74?01'44"W, 61.08 FEET; THENCE S56?04'35"W, 94.24 FEET; THENCE S64?45'53"W, 93.90 FEET; THENCE S71?00'00"W, 46.83 FEET; THENCE S82?10'25"W, 120.73 FEET; THENCE S73?50'40"W, 149.27 FEET; THENCE N79?25'57"W, 93.79 FEET; THENCE N83?45'22"W, 210.20 FEET; THENCE N59?12'16"W, 33.45 FEET; THENCE N38?58'33"W, 134.47 FEET; THENCE N66?06'22"W, 109.79 FEET; THENCE N79?56'27"W, 76.01 FEET; THENCE N76?33'44"W, 110.99 FEET; THENCE S77?25'43"W, 60.79 FEET; THENCE S55?36'15"W, 76.75 FEET; THENCE S55?39'41"W, 32.46 FEET; THENCE N40?07'55"W, 26.99 FEET; THENCE N19?47'56"E, 67.12 FEET; THENCE N10?15'04"E, 51.12 FEET; THENCE N04?04'42"W, 65.65 FEET; THENCE N27?53'47"E, 39.70 FEET; THENCE N88?32'03"E, 57.56 FEET; THENCE N88?55'17"E, 112.56 FEET; THENCE N75?59'43"E, 23.81 FEET; THENCE N03?25'57"E, 30.15 FEET; THENCE N68?42'58"W, 47.48 FEET; THENCE S77?39'50"W, 87.31 FEET; THENCE N64?08'36"W, 66.06 FEET; THENCE N79?47'14"W, 37.56 FEET; THENCE S49?43'50"W, 44.11 FEET; THENCE S27?53'17"W, 82.64 FEET; THENCE S47?04'37"W, 62.65 FEET; THENCE S38?50'46"W, 61.73 FEET; THENCE S56?50'51"W, 111.75 FEET; THENCE S75?12'55"W, 61.00 FEET; THENCE S54?21'53"W, 169.75 FEET; THENCE S34?19'27"W, 50.22 FEET; THENCE S06?18'40"W, 116.45 FEET TO THE END OF THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD, SAID POINT BEING A REBAR AND PLASTIC CAP MARKED PLS 6050, AND THE TERMINUS OF THIS EASEMENT, WITH THE SIDELINES BEING EXTENDED OR SHORTENED TO INTERSECT ADJACENT BOUNDARIES. SUBJECT TO A 20 FOOT EASEMENT FOR A WATER PIPELINE, WELL, AND PUMPHOUSE IN THE SE1/4 NE1/4 OF SECTION 24, T61N, R1W, B.M., BEING 10 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE1/4 NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 24, SAID POINT BEING N89?56'11"W, 464.39 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SE1/4 NE1/4; THENCE, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID NORTH LINE, S00?03'49"W, 39.70 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT; THENCE S29?43'27"W, 60.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF A 60 FOOT EASEMENT DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 218010, WITH THE SIDELINES BEING EXTENDED OR SHORTENED TO INTERSECT ADJACENT BOUNDARIES. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 265 OTTER LANE, BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by GARRETT T HEATON, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of BANK OF AMERICA, NA, as Beneficiary, dated 12/13/2007, recorded 1/4/2008, as Instrument No. 235870, official records of Boundary County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 7/12/2011 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 8/9/2016 is $302,598.14 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 8/9/16 SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP BFH Legal 9513 August 25, 2016 September 1, 8, 15, 2016

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Special session addresses pandemic, impacts

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes to our lives which range from inconveniences to a direct threat to our health and being.

Anthony 'Tony' Villelli

Longtime La Habra, Calif., and Bonners Ferry resident Anthony 'Tony' Villelli, 89, died early Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Fullerton's St. Jude Hospital not long after most of his 31 great-grandchildren, 24 grandchildren and six children bid a sad good-bye to their 'Papa.'

Legals October 20, 2016

Pursuant to Idaho code #55-2306, the contents of unit #28 belonging to Benny Watt, 3246 Deep Creek Loop Naples, Idaho will be auctioned off to satisfy the lien. The action will take place at 3-Mile Storage on October 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The unit contents are as follows: household furniture, toys, etc. BFH Legal 9556 October 20, 27, 2016

Superintendent Scoop

Being in the proud profession of teaching and learning for 40 years now, I will start with a multiple choice question, “What did I learn this year?” Select one: A) Learning never stops, B) Communication is key, C) Mistakes are educational, D) Respect and trust are earned, or E) All of the above. Easy enough question even though the answers are sometimes hard to come by! Overall, we had a wonderful school year and thanks to all the answers listed above, this will continue into 2017-2018 and beyond. As I will always do, let’s base our progress on safe, civil and productive actions.

Commissioner responds to writer's accusations

I'd like to respond to some of the letters that have recently appeared in the local media regarding the race for county commissioner, particularly one by Mike Oehler, who, as many of you may recall, launched similar criticisms when I was running for sheriff and arresting people who were growing marijuana.

Sidewalk work to begin on Augusta Lane next summer

Superintendent Scoop: Busy days for the BCSD

I will get this edition of our districts update out on the scariest of all school days— HALLOWEEN! Not scary for the ghosts and goblins that will come to school on Wednesday but for the extra special work by our teachers and admin to keep kids focused and away from mischief … I’m just saying!

Hawaii visits the senior center

BONNERS FERRY — For many seniors, the ability to go on vacation to anywhere exotic is just not possible for a variety of reasons. That was the inspiration for Nancy Martinez to create the themed luncheons at Seniors Hospitality Center of Boundary County.

Strengthening community pharmacy access for Idahoans

When Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, Part D, was created 20 years ago, the program was intended to protect Idaho seniors’ ability to access the pharmacy of their choice. Oversight and enforcement of these protections, however, have fallen short of that promise, forcing far too many independent pharmacies to close up shop.

Strengthening our national defense

At the Republican National Convention in 1980, President Ronald Reagan said, “We know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong, but when they are weak. It is then that tyrants are tempted.”

SEPT NIBJ: Serving those who serve

For more than four decades, Richard Cowell Tactical, a family-owned and operated business has provided custom tactical gear for law enforcement and public safety professionals nationwide.