This Week in Boundary County History - March 31, 2022

100 Years Ago A large rock slide on the Great Northern tracks about a mile west of town claimed the lives of three men on Monday. William Clark, Dorville Walters and Arthur States were killed as a crew was starting spring clean up on the tracks.

BFPD welcomes new school resource officer

“We could not be more impressed with Officer Johnson’s ability to come into the SRO position, mid-year, and absolutely take ownership of it,” BFPD Assistant Chief Marty Ryan said. “His unique approach, and unwavering dedication is unmistakable and has brought him immediate success. The endless compliments and positive remarks we get from the schools have really been a testament to that.”

That time of year again: March Madness at BCMS

Boundary County Middle School is mad about March — March Madness that is as students recently competed in the annual door competition where they did research on the universities and colleges competing in the NCAA tournament.

DYW 2022 Participants No. 8-11

Jaden Savannah Byars – Participant No. 8, Evelynn Marie Chaney – Participant No. 9, Majasa Gold Allred – Participant No. 10, Leah Maurine Moellmer – Participant No. 11

ESSR III funds to pay for summer maintenance at BCSD

Due to the failure of the March bond, Boundary County School District officials said they are exploring options on how to pay for needed facility maintenance in the summer. One solution: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds or ESSR III.

Getting better with age

Seniors break the national record — again

Seniors break the national record — again They say that some things get better with age. Well, the Kootenai Valley Rifle Team is proving that they are aging quite well. For the fourth time in four years, the team of Bill Leach, Greg Mead, Tom Daniel and Don Jordan have broken the Senior three-position team national record.

Some newbies are not what they claim to be

There are a few good souls on that list of those running but there is a general lack of quality from the field, as a whole.

Fed nominee withdrawal reinforces need for transparency, commitment to improving the economy

The Federal Reserve is tasked with an incredibly important role

Legals for March, 31 2022

Celebrate Recovery every Thursday

Beginning March 31 and every Thursday thereafter Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m.; dinner meeting, 6686 Main St., Bonners Ferry.

Library collections decided by patron interest

Like their communities, library materials reflect the whole community and a diverse range of interests.

Jehovah's Witnesses returning to in-person meetings

After two years meeting virtually, congregations will meet together again in April. All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the world are being encouraged to begin holding in-person meetings in April.

DYW 2022 Participant Bios 4-7

DYW 2022 Participant Bios 4-7 Margaret Helen Weaver – Participant No. 4, Mia Paige Blackmore – Participant No. 5, Emma Elizabeth Lucas – Participant No. 6, Hailey Elizabeth Kelsey – Participant No. 7

BCH Auxiliary raised over $2,000 for BCH at pie sale

The Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary raised over $2,000 at their pie sale March 17.

26th annual Awana Grand Prix revs up the fun

All that was missing was the revving of engines and the smell of burning rubber on Saturday, March 19 when Grace Bible Fellowship along with Springs of Living Water Free Methodist Awana clubbers took time out from reciting Bible verses, playing fast-action games, and participating in Bible-based council-time lessons to race their hand-crafted pinewood creations.

Mirror Lake Golf Course: 2022 season update

Mirror Lake Golf Course had a booming 2021 season as golfers flocked to the course with its beautiful views.

HB666 prompt debate at library meeting

Boundary County Library Director Kimber Glidden said she is concerned there may be a censorship campaign in the county in favor of House Bill 666.

Walking for the Restorium: Eli Pine.

You’ve probably seen him out walking around town. Eli Pine, 27, walks every day from Three Mile area to Bonners Ferry. Before he walked because he has an eye condition and doesn’t feel comfortable driving. Now he walks to raise money for the Friends of the Restorium.

Badger baseball busy on the road, 1-5 in non league play

Badgers fell to Colville 11-0, after going 1-1 against Grangeville.

Badger golf still building team after last year's state win

Badger golf teams are busy swinging into practice for the season, many for their first season.