Springing forward and enjoying the wonders of the season

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of mud.

Lady Badgers stay alive in districts

COEUR d’ALENE — The Lady Badgers and the Kellogg Wildcats faced each other three times in 11 days ... and could have a fourth matchup on Friday.

Boundary County Fire Service Honor Guard organized

BONNERS FERRY — For the past few months, folks driving past the main fire station in downtown Bonners Ferry on Friday evenings have witnessed a small but dedicated group of firefighters marching up and down the street with flags and axes with determined looks on their faces.

NIC gets warning, no probation

Report cites problems with board

Local small businesses may apply for aid

BONNERS FERRY— The CARES Act, signed into law on Friday, March 27, by President Donald Trump, offers economic relief for both individuals and businesses.

From the Archives — July 20, 2023

In April 1923, plans were being made to build a one story addition adjoining the First National Bank on the north. With the addition, members of the Bonners Ferry Masonic lodge were interested in the plan to construct a second story for lodge quarters.

This Week in History — April 13, 2023

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

Legals January 23, 2020

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE File No.: 443713 / Marmie Title No. 19245BAC Customer Ref No. 36554477 On May 11, 2020 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Boundary Abstract Company located at 6977 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-8553. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Boundary, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: A tract of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4) of Section 27, Township 62 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian, Boundary County, Idaho, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4) of said Section 27; thence South along the East line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4), 112.00 feet to the southeast corner of that parcel as described in Instrument No. 165028 (AKA Tax 95), records of Boundary County, and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing South along said East line, 113.31 feet to the Southeast corner of that parcel as described in Instrument No. 130004 (AKA Tax 86); thence South 89°46' 00" West along the South line of said parcel, 194.00 feet; thence North, 113.31 feet to the corner of that parcel as described in Instrument No. 165028; thence North 89°46' 00" East along the South line of said parcel 194.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 7395 Comanche Court, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty 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 Richard D Marmie, an individual, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of The United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture as Beneficiary, recorded July 14, 2009 as Instrument No. 243024, Mortgage records of Boundary County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Make principal and interest payments as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $137,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.8750% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated July 14, 2009. Payments are in default for the months of December 2018 through and including July 2019 in the amount of $728.41 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement. The balance now due is: $122,063.00 in principal; $3,749.67 in interest; $33,370.40 in subsidy granted; and $132.10 in fees currently assessed and computed through July 2, 2019 with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $16.3029. In addition to the above, there is also due any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $155,433.40, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: January 8, 2020 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By: Erica Braun, Trust Officer Phone: 208-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. BFH LEGAL 10345 JANUARY 16, 23, 30, FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Residents protest Gov. Otter, Luna Concerns widespread: Including spending on education, Medicaid

On Saturday, a crowd of Boundary County community members, including children, students, families, education employees, retirees, state workers, young and old, gathered on Highway 95 at the entrance of the Kootenai River Inn to protest Gov. Butch Otter's leadership im Idaho. 

Minor issue arises with city clock tower

In as little as two weeks, Bonners Ferry's new four-faced clock tower on the roof at City Hall could be operating.

Students celebrate Idaho Day with archaeological dig

The date was 1863, and the place somewhere far north in Kootenai County. Settlers were coming into the area, clearing land, preparing to build homes and start farms. This became the setting for an archaeology dig celebrating Idaho Day.

Eileen (Collins) Hodges/McInturf

Eileen (Collins) Hodges/McInturf (66) was called to be with the Lord on January 23, 2016 at Boundary Community Hospital from a long term battle of COPD.

Innovia Foundation announces community grants

Innovia Foundation recently announced $869,300 in grants awarded to 82 organizations in Eastern Washington and North Idaho through its Community Grant Program.

Wilma Watkins, 89

Wilma Irene Watkins, 89, passed away on October 13, 2022.

Do You Recall

10 Years Ago

101 birthdays — and counting

Even as a youngster, Darrell Ewing didn't spend much time inside. On the go, hanging out with friends, he rarely was found indoors. It was a great place to grow up, the 101-year-old former Bonners Ferry resident said at a party in his honor at Second Avenue Pizza on his birthday on Tuesday.

Floats don't look so great

My wife and I walked to town, over the Kootenai River Bridge.

Mayor breaks tie, sewer fees increased $2

Bonners Ferry Mayor Dave Anderson voted to increase sewer rates $2 per month for the city after city council deadlocked 2-2 on the issue.

Legals September 13, 2018

INVITATION TO BID Kootenai Trail Road Repair NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho will be accepting bids for construction of project Kootenai Trail Road Repair in Boundary County. BID FORM, BIDDER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS can be obtained at the Clerk's Office in Boundary County, Idaho Courthouse located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Phone: (208) 267-2242. SUCH BID FORM INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS must be substantially complied with and such documents include special requirements including Bidder's Security. The amount of the bid bond shall be 5% of the total bid for the product that is bid on. Bid prices to be based on tonnage, as set out in paragraph one. EQUAL PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS access for people with disabilities as required by Title II of the ADA will be provided with reasonable advance notice of "3" working days. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN PROCUREMENT. Boundary County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or retaliation in consideration for an award. Idaho Code 67-2801; 67-2805 (2); 67-2349. BIDS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK on or before Friday, September 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Sealed bids can be hand delivered to the Clerk's Office at 6452 Kootenai St., Rm#22, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, or mailed to P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Bids will be opened in the Boundary County Commissioners' Office, 6452 Kootenai St., Rm#28, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept bids deemed in the best interest of Boundary County. BOARD OF BOUNDARY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: s/ Dan Dinning, Chairman s/ LeAlan L. Pinkerton, Commissioner s/ Walt Kirby, Commissioner BFH Legal 9989 September 6, 13, 2018

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