Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 23-29, 2021

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Colson sworn in for library district board

Lee Colson was sworn in as the Boundary County Library Board newest trustee.

This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago The funeral of Albert French, who dropped dead Saturday afternoon at the Simonds Drug Store corner, was held Monday afternoon at the Stookey Undertaking Parlors, the services being conducted by Rev. A.A. Morton interment was held in the Grandview Cemetery. French had recently worked at Perry Wilson’s logging camp in the Leonia district.

From the Archives

According to Smithsonian Magazine — “A prominent educator and patron of the arts, Henry Cole traveled in the elite social circles of early Victorian England, and had the misfortune of having too many friends. During the holiday season of 1843, those friends were causing Cole much anxiety.

Annual Family Foresters Workshop offered online

Family-owned forests are vital to the economy and quality of life in the Inland Northwest. These lands are critical for wildlife habitat, timber supply, water quality, and many other values. Unique skills are required of foresters and other natural resource professionals who help family forest owners manage their property.

4-H showing at fair deadline Jan. 10

Individuals can enroll any time for 4-H, but in order to exhibit at fair and fully participate in all the yearly activities and events students must be enrolled by Jan. 10.

Legals for December, 23 2021

Oldtown murder suspect facing cannibalism charge

James David Russell, 39, is facing a cannibalism charge in addition to a first-degree murder charge for the Sept. 10 murder of David Flaget.

NBVFD raffle winners

Jed Cordier won an Elite 22 rifle from the North Bench Volunteer Fire District in their annual fundraising raffle. Mike Migliore, Mike Glacier and Jim Chase’s names were also drawn for other prizes.

BCLD increasing checkout limits

Boundary County Library District is increasing its number of checkouts.

City to rewrite comprehensive plan

Bonners Ferry Council members unanimously approved Shea, Carr and Jewell, Inc. as an independent contractor to rewrite the city’s comprehensive plan.

New Year's resolutions wanted

We at the Bonners Ferry Herald want to hear your New Year's resolutions. Whether it is start a new hobby, business, get in shape or anything else let us know.

Giddings did nothing immoral or illegal

She merely exercised her right to freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment

Supply is down, prices are up, and Idahoans are worried

The holidays have arrived, a time for faith, family, and friendship

Trade is critical for economic growth and dealing with China

China’s encroaching aggression in the Indo-Pacific region is a threat to international and regional security.

Welcome Home to the Grange

BONNERS FERRY — Historically, granges grew out of the financial crisis of 1873 to assist farmers, but has evolved in this day and age to fill a different need — providing a meeting place in the community.

Calendar

TODAY SPOT bus: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740. Boundary County Community Preparedness: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Every Thursday at Latter Day Saints Church, 6865 Alderson Lane, Bonners Ferry.

Grant funds new Kellogg, Sandpoint drug treatment clinics

Ideal Option, PHD team-up to share locations

First half property taxes due by Dec. 20

Boundary County Treasurer, Susan M. Larson, would like to remind all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the first half of the 2021 property taxes without penalty is Monday, December 20, 2021.

Coffee Corral open for business

Chelsea Bruner and Kaeleen Tobin, co-owners of Coffee Corral, have opened a second location in Three Mile.