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Boundary County Archives ~ August, 2013 |
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August 26 |
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Court
records and sheriff's log |
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August 25 |
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A
terrible week: I'm stunned to see
the article you published of Danette Vaughn online! Her only
daughter is 16 years old, has JUST heard of her
mother's death,
and you are profiting off the gross exploitation
of their tragedy without even contacting the
immediate family! |
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August 24 |
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A young
man remembered ... |
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Photo and
caption by Debbie Flory |
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an amazing outpouring of love in our
community. Today we celebrated the life
of an amazing young man, Joshua
Wilkerson, taken away from us way too
soon. These soccer balls will help
spread Josh's love of soccer around our
community and around the world. |
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Star Mom brought to tears: On Friday morning, Super 1 manager Brian Ennis
had to call employee Bernadette Kirk-Bonner
upstairs to the office, and she left in tears.
"You deserve this, Bernie," he said.
What she deserved was given her by members of
her own family; her daughters and grandchildren.
What they gave her represented the gratitude and
support of an entire community. |
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Pinson boys facing burglary charges:
Three runaway Boundary County boys who were
found safe in Bonner County Wednesday are each
facing multiple burglary charges and the eldest,
Ethan Pinson, 15, remains in police custody. |
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is missing! This is Max. He went
missing from the Lunch Peak Lookout area near
Clark Fork on Wednesday, August 21. Please help
bring him home as soon as possible. If you have
seen him or have any information, please call
Tami White at (406) 293-8609 or (406) 334-0189. |
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Moyie
Springs woman dies in crash:
Danette J. Vaughn, 45, Moyie Springs, lost her
life Friday in a single vehicle accident on
Highway 2 near Twin Rivers Road. According to
the Idaho State Police, Vaughn, the sole
occupant of the vehicle, was driving a 1997
Chevrolet Blazer east on Highway 2 when she
missed a curved, drove off the right side of the
road and rolled her vehicle. |
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August 23 |
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Fund established to help Natasha
Wilkerson: A fund to help Natasha
Wilkerson, who lost her husband of less than a
month, Josh, in a vehicle collision Tuesday, has
been established at Panhandle State Bank and
donations can be made at any bank branch. |
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 Moyie
Springs woman dies in crash:
Danette J. Vaughn, 45, Moyie Springs, lost her
life Friday in a single vehicle accident on
Highway 2 near Twin Rivers Road. According to
the Idaho State Police, Vaughn, the sole
occupant of the vehicle, was driving a 1997
Chevrolet Blazer east on Highway 2 when she
missed a curve, drove off the right side of the
road and rolled her vehicle. |
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The accident on Highway 2 at Twin Rivers Road
was a fatality, but the names of the occupant(s)
has not been released. The vehicle was traveling
east on Highway two and went off the roadway on
the curve at the east end of the Moyie Bridge,
went airborne, clipped a small tree and traveled
several hundred feet through the ditch, clipping
several more small trees before coming to a rest
on its top in a clump of trees near the junction
with Twin Rivers Road about 50 feet from the
highway. There is no lane blockage as yet. |
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7:24 p.m.: Rollover on Highway 2:
The accident on Highway 2 at Twin
Rivers Road was a fatality, but the names of the
occupant(s) has not been released. The vehicle
was traveling east on Highway two and went off
the roadway on the curve at the east end of the
Moyie Bridge, went airborne, clipped a small
tree and traveled several hundred feet through
the ditch, clipping several more small trees
before coming to a rest on its top in a clump of
trees near the junction with Twin Rivers Road
about 50 feet from the highway. There is no lane
blockage as yet. |
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August 22 |
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Thank
you: News Bonners Ferry is a truly
small business. Most of what you see and read on
these pages is created on a single computer in a
bedroom in a nondescript home north of Three
Mile, by a guy sitting in a mobility scooter,
using one hand only.It's not me making this site
a success, it's you. |
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Drivers,
be prepared for start of school: Streets and neighborhoods become more crowded
when school resumes every fall. Routes that
might be free of pedestrians and bicycle riders
in the summer can become congested. Travel times
increase along with the potential for vehicle
crashes with school-age children, according to
the Idaho Transportation Department. |
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Thanks
all for great market animal sale! A
big thank you goes out to all those who made the
2013 4H/FFA Market Animal sale such a huge
success, from the many volunteers to those who
worked the ring to the buyers and the kids who
showed. (PDF) |
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BCSD 101 proud to offer free/reduced lunches:
Boundary School District 101 is proud
to participate in the free/reduced school lunch
program to ensure that no students' school
experience is diminished because he or she is
hungry. They encourage the parents of all who
qualify to take full advantage. (PDF) |
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Freshman orientation set: Hello Badger Freshmen and Parents!
We would like to invite you to a special
orientation at the high school. Come and join us
from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, August 29. |
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Kootenai flows to drop: Tonight, Libby Dam will
begin ramping down to target Koocanusa Reservoir
elevation 2449' at the end of August. |
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Welcome back to BFHS: I would like to welcome you to the start of an
exciting year at Bonners Ferry High School!
Throughout the year it will be our goal to make
our school a place where students receive a
quality education that will prepare them for
anything they want to do in life. By
Principal Tim Gering |
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Important news for middle school students:
I hope that you have been enjoying your summer
break. Even though it is still summer, there are
some important dates that I wanted to alert you
of regarding pre-registration for the 2013-2014
school year. By Principal David Miles II |
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Welcome
to BCMS, sixth graders! The staff at Boundary County Middle School would
like to welcome you and your child to your new
school. Sixth grade is a very exciting and
important year in your child’s education, and as
such we will be hosting a few events to help
with the transition from elementary school to
middle school. By principal David Miles II |
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Red flag
warning tonight, Friday: The National Weather Service has issued a red
flag warning for the region, effective this
evening through 2 p.m. Friday, when a series of
fast moving thunderstorms are expected to roll
in from the south. |
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August 21 |
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6:09 p.m.: Fire reported on Highway 1:
Emergency crews are responding to a
report of a fire in the bedroom of a home on
Highway 1 near milepost 3; it is reported that
there are children in the home but no adults.
Those travelling in the area should be alert to
and get out of the way of emergency traffic. All
the occupants are reported to be out and safe. |
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Missing children found safe: The three missing/runaway children; Ethan, Cody
and Dakota Pinson, were located in Bonner County
just before noon today. |
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Memorial to be held for Josh Wilkerson:
A memorial for Josh Wilkerson, 25, Naples, who
lost his life Tuesday in a vehicle collision,
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at
a place he dearly loved, the Bonners Ferry High
School soccer field. |
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Vehicle
collision claims Naples man: A three-vehicle collision on Highway 95 at
Mountain Meadows Road Tuesday evening stopped
traffic through Boundary County for several
hours and claimed the life of a Naples man
married just a month ago. |
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August 20 |
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Josh
Wilkerson lost in crash: It is with great sadness that I confirm that
Josh Wilkerson, the son of Wayne and Wanda
Wilkerson, married just a month ago, lost his
life in a vehicle collision tonight on Highway
95 at Mountain Meadows Road. |
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5:29 p.m., Major injury crash:
Crews are responding to a major, three vehicle
collision on Highway 95 near Mountain Meadows
Road. Serious injuries are reported, and traffic
is tied up. Motorists are being asked to avoid
the area if at all possible. 5:46 p.m.:
Traffic is now being shut down in both
directions. It will be awhile before traffic
begins moving. Again, motorists are advised to
avoid the area if at all possible. South bound
traffic is being turned around at Brown Creek
Road. 6:37 p.m.:
Southbound traffic on Highway 95 is being turned
around at Brown Creek Road. Motorists traveling
south to Bonner County may save time by
detouring through Montana. 7:30 p.m.:
ISP anticipates at least another hour
and a half for traffic to begin moving. |
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Court
records and sheriff's log |
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Three
boys missing from home: Sheriff's detectives and a Paradise Valley
family are searching for three boys who have
been missing from their adoptive home since
Thursday, August 15. Updated |
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August 19 |
 Rockey
Burkholder recovering after seizure:
A family outing to Lake Pend Oreille over the
weekend turned frightful when Bonners Ferry icon Rockey Burkholder suffered a seizure and
collapsed, lost his pulse and stopped breathing.
When brother-in-law Marty Becker anxiously entered Rockey's room
at KMC, not
only was Rockey looking much better, he was
almost chipper. |
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August 16 |
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Make way - Physicians riding to the fair!
They are on the way! The Boundary County Fair’s
theme is “It’s Magic” and the Medical Staff
physicians of Boundary Community Hospital are
galloping through the sagebrush on their racing
horse to join in the fun at the Fair. |
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August 15 |
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End
of Boundary Volunteer Ambulance? By Idaho state law, each of the 44 counties in
the state are required to provide ambulance
service. For 47 years, the county didn't have to
think of it Boundary Volunteer Ambulance did the
job for a pittance. It was service the
volunteers have long been proud of, but BVA
fears their dedication, and service, may be at
an end. |
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Buy a
brick for Hall Mountain VFD! For 35 years, the men and women who have
volunteered with the Hall Mountain Volunteer
Fire Department have given of themselves, going
out in all weather, at all times of day or
night, to answer their neighbors calls for help.
To keep that legacy alive, they now ask the
community's help. In so doing, they're building
a lasting legacy. |
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Labrador nixes bid for governor ... for now:
Over
the past few months, many of you have encouraged
me to run for Governor. I have been humbled and
surprised by the great outpouring of support
that I have received from the people of the
great State of Idaho. By Congressman Raul
Lebrador |
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August 14 |
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Fair off
to a great start, and more to come! The 2013 Boundary County Fair is off to a great
start, and though it's early, there's magic in
the air! The crowds aren't all that big as yet,
that'll come closer to the weekend, but
everything is up and ready for their arrival. |
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Thanks
for food service van! On behalf of Boundary County School District
#101, I would like to thank the following
businesses for their extremely generous
donations to the Food Service Program. |
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Young Eagles soar at Northern Air: The EAA’s Young Eagles Day was smooth sailing on
August 10. Volunteer pilots gave free flights to
63 local kids ages 8-17, giving them a new
perspective on their world and introducing them
to the trill of flight. |
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Important info for start of school:
Boundary County School District 101 has provided
important information for the parents of all
students who will begin classes in county public
schools September 3. |
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August 13 |
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Opening
day at the Boundary County Fair: While the fairgrounds are a bustle of activity
today, for most folks, the fun doesn't begin
until tomorrow at 9 a.m., when all displays and
exhibit areas are opened to the public, vendors
are set up and you can get that spicy sausage,
cotton candy, elephant ear or other delicacy
you've been craving since around this time last
year. |
 Maniac
here to lead BFHS: On behalf of the Boundary County School District
101 Board, I am pleased to introduce Tim Gering
as principal of
Bonners
Ferry High School.
He’s long been a Maniac, but both he and his
family are obviously eager to become Badgers ...
and neighbors. News/editorial by Mike Weland |
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August 12 |
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A lot of
love going into Abby's fence: On June 15, two tough teams of amazing men and
women met on the gridiron at Bonners Ferry High
School and waged a hard-fought battle before a
generous crowd. No one who played really cares
to remember the score, but none has forgotten
who won -- seven year old Abby Bliss and her
family. |
 Distinctive
hat a clue in burglary: On January 31, 1999, the Denver Broncos defeated
the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 to win Superbowl
XXXIII. Legendary quarterback John Elway who
threw for 336 yards and ran in a three-yard
touchdown, became the oldest player at age 38 to
be named a Superbowl MVP. Now a memento from
that historic game is a major lead in a local
crime. |
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Sunday morning crashes claim three in area:
Two early morning accidents Sunday, one in
Bonner County, the other in Troy, Montana,
claimed the lives of three area residents.
Updated. |
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Court
records and sheriff's log |
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County commission minutes, July 29 |
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County commission minutes, July 22-23 & 25 |
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August 10 |
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Power
outages planned Sunday night: Both the City of Bonners Ferry and Northern
Lights will be shutting down power beginning at
midnight Sunday for maintenance, which will
affect many in Boundary County. |
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August 9 |
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Blown
transformer causes outage: A blown transformer behind Bonners Ferry City
Hall caused a power outage shortly before noon
today that affected areas both in town and in
the county, including the traffic lights at
Three Mile. |
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August 8 |
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Free
lunch to help build playground: Everyone is invited to a free lunch being hosted
by hosted by the Bonners Ferry Herald for Boundary County Parks and Rec between 11:30
a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, August 23, in downtown
Bonners Ferry. It's their second annual block
party to continue raising funds for the Memorial
Park Project to build an amazing new playground at
the Boundary County fairgrounds. |
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All
School Reunion a resounding success:
On Saturday, August 3, dozens of Boundary County
alumni began gathering at the former Roundheels
pawn shop to pick up their registration forms.
Hardly anyone made it inside however, as there
was so much back slapping and handshaking going
on. A News Bonners Ferry pictorial. |
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Delays expected for memorial procession:
There will be several significant traffic
impacts associated with the August 16 Vietnam
Memorial Wall procession through North Idaho,
the Idaho Transportation Department announced. |
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'Without
Compromise' gives look at ISP: It
has been a journey ranging from
barely-functioning motor vehicles and
hardly-there roads to high-tech computer systems
and biotechnology - a long way. Some of what the
Idaho State Police does emerges in newspaper
headlines and local television news reports, but
only pieces of it, as glimpses of the larger
story. |
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August 7 |
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City PD faces second tort claim: The second tort claim alleging a hostile work
environment within the Bonners Ferry Police
Department was filed Tuesday by officer Tiffany
Murray, citing, in part, actions by police
sergeant John Lunde, who filed a claim against
the city June 21. |
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August 6 |
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Senator
Crapo late for lunch: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo is just like everyone
else ... when travelling north to Bonners Ferry
today for a 12:30 p.m. luncheon, he was tied up
in road construction right along with countless
others. His guests started eating while awaiting
his delayed arrival. |
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August 5 |
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It's
Magic at the Boundary County Fair! Hot on the heels of a wildly successful All
School Reunion (pictures and story coming
soon!), folks have been working hard for the
summer's next big event, the Boundary County
Fair, which is just over a week away. |
 Hound
waiting to go home at Naples Store: This
little girl was found this morning at the Naples
General Store, and by the look of her, she's
missing someone as much as someone must be
missing her. Safe at home! |
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Mayor
proclaims Little League Week: In
honor of the outstanding achievements of the
Boundary County Yankees, Bonners Ferry Mayor
David Anderson has officially proclaimed this
week to be Bonners Ferry Little League Week. |
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Court
records and sheriff's log |
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August 4 |
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remembered with tears, laughter: On
Wednesday, July 31, a memorial service was held
at Real Life Church in Post Falls to honor
former Bonners Ferry resident Kevin Bennett, who
lost his battle with cancer July 23, 2013. Kevin
was a Sergeant with the Idaho State Police,
based out of Coeur d'Alene. |
 Lewis
missing after collision: Motor vehicle accidents scare and shake up the
people involved, but they scare the living bejeebers out of a pet, and a family involved in
an accident Saturday is praying for the safe
return of their dog, Lewis. Found! Scared, a
little dirty, but happy to be back home! |
 Young
Eagles will soar at Northern Air: Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance
to take to the skies on Saturday, August 10, as
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter
757 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Day at the
Boundary County Regional Airport in Bonners
Ferry. |
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River
restoration work to continue: This summer and fall the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho
will be leading construction of two river
habitat restoration projects in the braided
reaches of the Kootenai River upstream from
Bonners Ferry. |
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Sandpoint armory axed: Due to a lack of federal funding for this
military construction project, the Idaho Army
National Guard is discontinuing a project to
construct a new Readiness Center (armory) near
the City of Sandpoint. |
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Senate passes hydropower development act:
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and John Barrasso
(R-WY) on Friday praised the Senate’s unanimous
passage of the “Bureau of Reclamation Small
Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs
Act.” |
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August 2 |
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Ed
DePriest returns as head football coach:
After a controversial process that saw each of
the five candidates for the position of Bonners
High School head football coach appear today in
special session before the school board of
trustees to explain why they felt best
qualified for the position, the board officially
named former coach Ed DePriest to the job. |
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Obituaries |
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Donna Jean Dinning,
March 24, 1940 ~ August 23, 2013 |
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Joshua Wayne Wilkerson: December 30, 1987 ~ August 20, 2013 |
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Faye Ellen Saunders,
March 20, 1924 ~ August 20, 2013 |
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Arletta Presley,
August 21, 1927 ~ August 15, 2013 |
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Carl
Z. Smith,
January 4, 1925 ~ August 10, 2013 |
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David
Russell Elliston,
September 8, 1950 - August 8, 2013 |
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Katherine
J. Woodbury,
March 19, 1921 ~ August 2, 2013 |
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M.
Lucille (Childress) Owen-Huston, November 9, 1931 ~ July 31, 2013 |
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Social |
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Grief acceptance
classes offered:
Bonner Community Hospice, a local not for profit
hospice, is pleased to again offer a “Grief
Acceptance Class,” starting September 10 in
Bonners Ferry at the United Methodist Church
Library. |
 Tatum,
Crum married:
Alicia Nicole Tatum, the daughter of
Del and Tara Nelson, Bonners Ferry, and Gary and Nancy Tatum,
Las Vegas, and Joshua Daniel Crum, the son of Roy Crum, Bonners
Ferry, were married by Minister Cynthia James July 21 in Bonners
Ferry. |
 Riebli
basis training honor grad:
Air
Force Airman Lucas J. Riebli recently graduated
from basic military training at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. |
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Sports |
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Comment sought on elk
management plan: The Idaho Fish and Game Commission Monday,
August 19, released a proposed 10-year elk
management plan for a 30-day public review and
comment period. |
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students receive free physicals: Boundary Community Hospital hosted another
successful Free Sports Physical clinic Tuesday,
August 6. The medical staff of Boundary
Community Hospital, along with hospital employee
volunteers, Boundary County School District
coaches, and the high school athletic director
came to the outpatient clinic of Boundary
Community Hospital to help students complete
their physicals. |
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Second Bike & Hike in the
books: It was a good day July 27 for the second annual Hike and
Bike on the Dike event sponsored by Boundary
Search and Dive Rescue Team.
The winning team this year was Jessie Gondek and
Jared Lysne. |
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Letters |
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Lee
Haarstick:
What I have discovered is that Islam is
not a religion, nor is it a cult. In its fullest
form, it is a complete, 100% system of life.
Islam has religious, legal, political, economic,
social, and military components. |
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Ruth Sutton:
I have been trying since August 6 to find a nice
way to voice sentiments regarding the City of
Bonners Ferry administration that are not just mine but a whole
group of citizens' of Bonners Ferry and the
surrounding area. |
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Mike Weland:
I’ve been catching a bit of flack regarding some
articles and opinions I’ve published of late
that seem to imply something, but don’t really
say much. I don’t write from malice or to cast
aspersion. |
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Congressman Raul Labrador:
In 1981, when President Reagan took over from
Jimmy Carter, America was stuck in the worst
economy since the Great Depression. In his first
inaugural address, Reagan diagnosed the source
of America’s economic ills by declaring,
"Government is not the solution to our problem;
government is the problem." |
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Tom Mayo:
Sometimes I have a sense that the county
considers residents of the City of Bonners Ferry
to be refugees, undocumented aliens or, at best,
second class citizens who are a heavier burden
on the county than are those living outside the
city limits. |
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