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March 28 |
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Rotary donates to Memorial Park: At their meeting on January 21, the Bonners
Ferry Rotary Club donated $10,000 to the Parks
and Recreation Department’s Memorial Park
Project for new playground equipment under Phase
1 of a three-phase overall project. |
 One
day Cayuga sale at Blue Lake: On Saturday, April
5, for one day only, Blue
Lake Resort is selling nearly 100 Cayuga grape
vines from their vineyard to make way for a
commercial produce garden. |
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Spring
has sprung! It is that time of year that all of us plant
addicts love. Spring. The buds swelling, the sun
shining, the floods subsiding, are all
indicators that spring is upon us. It’s time to
get those fingernails dirty and break out your
gardening tools! By Cindi Kimball |
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March 26 |
 Jordan
running for NLI board: I
am running for the position of Northern Lights
Inc. Director, District 6, because of my long
standing interest in energy generation and
energy efficiency. I see conservation as a prime
way of reducing our inevitable increase in
electrical costs. |
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SBAC
testing coming to Valley View: Spring Break is here! This marks the beginning
of the final quarter for 2013-2014. For the
third, fourth, and fifth graders, we will start
the SBAC Testing within a week after our return
to school at Valley View Elementary. This test
is the new requirement by the Idaho State
Department of Education. |
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Mason
bee a solution to pollination woes: Despite
“green thumb” efforts last spring, many
gardeners are reporting lackluster plant and
food production. Quite possibly, the reason was
a lack of bee pollination. There is a solution;
the diminutive, garden-friendly mason bee, a
super pollinator that rarely stings. |
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Natural
Resources Camp coming: Campers ages 12 to 14 years will see and learn
about Idaho natural resources in some of the
state’s most scenic settings near Sun Valley
June 23-28. University of Idaho Extension and
the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation
Districts again will sponsor the annual Natural
Resources Camp, which has roots stretching back
more than 60 years. |
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Court
records and sheriff's log |
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March 22 |
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Kootenai flow to increase: Outflow from Libby Dam will increase Sunday,
March 23, from four kcfs to nine kcfs over three
hours, beginning at 8 p.m.. Outflow from Libby
Dam will then increase again Monday, March 24
from nine kcfs to 15 kcfs over two hours,
beginning at 6 a.m. |
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County commission minutes, March 3-4 |
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County commission minutes, February 24-25 |
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March 21 |
 Diamond
the tomcat is missing, and missed:
There has never been a missing pet tale quite
like this one, which is all the more reason to
keep your eyes open that a beloved animal might
go home. This is about Diamond, a tom cat
missing since late February. How he came to be
that way you'll understand if you've ever loved
a cat. |
 Incredible
day for flying at Northern Air: Between the several hazardous weather outlooks
and winter weather advisories we endured early
this month, we sporadically experienced a few
incredible days, perfect for making holes in the
sky. Now that spring is here, we're hoping for
many more such days! By Tana Schneider |
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Don't
bring pasta to Dems fundraiser! Boundary County Democrats Chairman Fred
Hendrickson has requested that we pass along a note
regarding Saturday evening's Cabin Fever Pasta
Dinner and Auction Fundraiser ... "we are not
asking everybody to bring Pasta dishes!" |
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Snedden making bid for Idaho Statehouse:
Sandpoint
attorney Stephen Snedden, a third-generation
Bonner County resident, is hard on the campaign
trail as he seeks election to Seat 1A in the
Idaho House of Representatives. |
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Coupons offered for private forestry training:
Coupons are available to incentivize Idaho
forest landowners to take advantage of forestry
related training opportunities. The Idaho Forest
Stewardship Program, in cooperation with
University of Idaho Extension Forestry, is
offering 20 percent off registration fees for
selected forestry training. |
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March 18 |
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School
district has board vacancy: The Boundary County School District #101 Board
of Trustees declared a vacancy on the board for
Trustee Zone 1, which represents the Mt. Hall
area, at its March 11 board meeting. Pursuant to
Idaho Code 33-504, the vacancy shall be filled
by appointment by the Board of Trustees. |
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Commissioners' races won't be decided in May:
With the deadline for declaring candidacy and
appearing on the ballot past, three county
incumbents head toward the general election
unopposed, but the races for two seats on the
board of county commissioners won't be decided
until the last ballot is counted in November. |
 Vicki
to bid adieu to Swingin' on a Star: The Pearl Theater is pleased to sponsor Swingin'
on a Star: the Bonners Ferry Youth Choir's
spring concert on Sunday, March 23 at 3 pm at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry. This
will be the final concert with conductor and
founder Vicki Blake Thompson, who celebrates 18
years with the choir. |
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USDA
playing up the benefits of wood: At
a meeting hosted by the White House Rural
Council today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
announced a new partnership to train architects,
engineers and builders about the benefits of
advanced wood building materials, and plans for
a forthcoming prize competition to design and
build high-rise wood demonstration projects. |
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High
school drug sweep nets three: On March 12, Bonners Ferry High School
coordinated efforts with law enforcement to
reduce the presence of drugs in and around the
High School campus. |
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Court
record's and sheriff's log |
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March 14 |
 Handsome
boy found near Three Mile: This
friendly guy was found wandering on the highway
near Three Mile at about 9 p.m. today, and the
family who found him are keeping him safe, warm
and dry until the people he belongs to are
found. |
 Penguin
Plunge a frigid success! What a successful Plunge this year’s annual “Freezin
for a Reason” was, with 42 jumpers all with
supporting sponsors taking the plunge into the
Kootenai River raising over $7,300 for Idaho
Special Olympics! |
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The power
of PAWs: I will begin this edition with celebrating our
students who are leading by example; these
students, along with many others, were given a
PAW for exhibiting “Safe, Civil and Productive”
behaviors at school. By Principal Gary
Pfleuger |
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March 13 |
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Something
seems familiar ... |
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I can't quite
put my finger on it, but something seems
awfully familiar in this picture, taken
from the
Idaho Hall of Fame
homepage collage of 2014 inductees.
While I work to unravel the mystery and
share it with you, you might want to
consider purchasing tickets to this
year's induction banquet. The date of
the event isn't online as yet and
information so far is scant, but you can
get to the page where it will be by
clicking here. |
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 Last
chance to see 'Liberation of a Butterfly:'
If you like Anime', Steampunk, Frankenstein,
Shakespeare or just a great theater production,
you have to go see "The Liberation of the
Butterfly," an original production by Jesse
Tobin that opened last weekend to rave reviews
and ends its run this weekend. |
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Bomb
hoaxes prompt schedule change: Here at Bonners Ferry High School, we put a high
value on learning and we believe the best
learning occurs when our students are engaged in
the classroom.
During the year we have lost some valuable time
due to bomb threat evacuations. By Principal
Tim Gering |
 Iverson
BCSD Teacher of the Month: Lisa
Iverson was chosen as February's Certified
Employee of the Month for February. BCSD#101
presented her with a gift certificate from Akins
Harvest Foods and the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho
gifted her a complimentary room at the Kootenai
River Inn and a $50 gift card. |
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GRIP Act
proposed to protect gun owners: Second Amendment rights will get stronger under
legislation recently co-sponsored by Idaho
Senator Mike Crapo. The bill, introduced by
Senator Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi), would
prohibit any federal funding from being used to
support a gun registry created and/or maintained
by non-federal entities, including state and
local governments. |
 Owens
is, in a word, amazing! When you
look up the term “old school,” the definition
reads, “anything that is from an earlier era and
looked upon with high regard or respect.” This
fits the description of our Classified Employee
of the Month for February, Edwina Owens. |
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Monster
scam: Once again Boundary County is hit with a scam
that seems too good to be true. A concerned
citizen reports that someone claiming to be from
Monster Energy Drinks wants to pay them to
display signage on their vehicle for them. |
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Kootenai River burbot nearing extinction:
A once thriving fishery, the wild Kootenai River burbot – freshwater cod – is nearing extinction
if it doesn’t get help, according to a
scientific summary of the burbot in this river
that spans two states and British Columbia. |
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Legislation aims to protect Constitution:
Representative Raúl Labrador (R-ID) voted for
legislation Wednesday that will ensure that
President Obama does not ignore his
Constitutional duties and abuse his power. |
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March 12 |
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Election 2014 warming up: The filing period for candidates for elected
office who'll be running in the May 20 primary
election opened March 3, and election 2014 at
the local level is already shaping up to be
interesting. |
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Relay
for life helps those in our community:
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
helps cancer patients -- past, present and
future -- on more than one level. Proceeds from
the event fund cancer research, education,
prevention and patient services. |
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Special breakfast set for Kelsey: The Bonners Ferry Eagles, along with the
American Legion and help from the Rotary Club of
Bonners Ferry will be hosting a benefit
breakfast for Kelsey Shutes from 8 to 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 16. |
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Cowell
shuts down two more felons: On
August 29, 2012, Bonners Ferry Police
Officer Willie Cowell, during a routine traffic
stop, made the biggest heroin bust ever in the
state of Idaho, taking 8.1 pounds of the drug
off the street and sending two to prison on
federal charges. On Tuesday, he pulled off his
second "once in a career" arrest. |
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County poll workers needed: Each
year, U.S. citizens make their way to the polls
to exercise the right that's at the very
foundation of what defines us, our right, and
civic duty, to vote. For most, it's a simple
matter; study the candidates and issues and go
make a tick mark on the ballot. But it takes a
lot of volunteers to make the process possible.
Corrected |
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Gearing up for the health fair: A whole lot of folks, and not just those at the
hospital, are gearing up for this year's
Boundary Community Hospital Health Fair, taking
place on Saturday, May 10, and offering more
events and activities than ever. |
 Morty
needs a new home: My name is Morty. I am four years old. I must
find a new home. I am a Lab/Rhodesian Ridgeback
mix. I can run and chase balls for hours. I love
to snuggle and will sleep with you if you let
me. |
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Court
records and sheriff's log |
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March 11 |
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The end of a
legacy ... |
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| Janis
Tucker and her husband, Jim, were the
guests of honor Tuesday at the Boundary
County School District 101 office, where
Janis was honored following her
retirement as Badger head volleyball
coach after 30 seasons. There were
smiles, laughs and not just a few tears
as former players and fellow teachers,
some of whom played for Coach Tucker in
their high school days, recounted fond
memories of a legacy of remarkably
positive and lasting influence on
generations of young women, both on the
court and off. Janis, who will continue
to teach, promised to remain a part of
the Badger volleyball program. She's
going to enjoy spending more time with
her family, but admitted she is already
wondering how she's going to react when
next season starts. For all you've done
and all you do, Janis, thank you. |
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March 9 |
 Arrest
made in Northside bombing: A 19-year-old Bonners Ferry man has been taken
into custody for the explosion that rocked
Bonners Ferry's Northside this morning and sent
two people to the hospital for treatment. |
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Updated 5:30 p.m. Mar. 9:
Suspected bomb injures two on the Northside:
A joint investigation with the Bonners Ferry
Police Department, the Boundary County Sheriff's
Office and the Idaho State Police is underway
after an early morning explosion heard by many
on the Northside in Bonners Ferry. |
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March 8 |
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More
flooding expected: The National Weather Service, Spokane, has
issued a second areal flood watch as rains in
the region intensify in the region. The advisory
is in effect through 11 p.m. Sunday. |
 A
memorable trip the long way: Gregor Philyaw and his
fiancé, Jessica Ferguson,
decided to take the long way home to Bonners
Ferry from Sandpoint Wednesday, and it turned
out to be a memorable decision. |
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Speed
restrictions to start on Highway 1:
Speed restrictions will go into
effect on Idaho 1 from the Hall Mt. Junction to
the Canadian border Sunday, March 9. The
restrictions are designed to protect the road
and travelers until warmer spring weather can
solidify the road base. |
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Basin
water forecast near normal: The snowy blanket that builds in winter and
feeds Columbia River rivers and streams through
spring and summer has shown a much desired
growth spurt thanks to a wet February and
continued precipitation in early March. |
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County
commission minutes, February 17-18 |
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March 6 |
-- Heavy sloughing on District 2 Road --
An area resident stopped a sheriff's
Deputy on District 2 Road near the county
ballparks at about 2:45 p.m., and as he watched,
he reported heavy sloughing on the hill leading
up to the Union Pacific Rail line. At his
request, U.P. has halted rail traffic on the
line until the situation can be assessed. |
-- NIC Bonners Ferry Center closed --
The North Idaho College Bonners Ferry Center at
6791 Main Street is closed today Thursday, March
6 due to flooding. All classes and tutoring
sessions as well as the center are closed. At
this time, it is unknown if the center will be
open on Monday, March 10 (the center doesn’t
open on Fridays). More information will be
released as it becomes available. |
-- Roads flooded around county --
Fleming Creek Road in Boundary County
is closed from the top of the hill to the
District 5 Road due to severe flooding, with
several homes cut off by the rising water,
and flooding problems are being reported on
roads throughout the county, though no others
have been closed as yet. Motorists are warned
not to attempt to drive through flooded areas.
County commissioners will be considering a
disaster declaration due to the flooding this
morning. |
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March 5 |
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Court
records and sheriff's log |
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March 4 |
-- Bomb threat at high school --
9:11 a.m. March 4: Here we go again ...
emergency crews are responding to Bonners Ferry
High School for a report of "one of the usual"
incidents, yet another bomb threat. Students are
being evacuated. |
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March 3 |
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Area-wide
flood watch issued: An area wide flood watch has now been issued on
the heels of the region's most severe snowstorm
of the season. Temperatures are now expected to
warm and the snow turn to rain, creating the
possibility of flooding along area rivers and
streams though the end of the week. |
-- County public schools closed --
Boundary County School District 101
Schools are closed today due to snow; school
transportation supervisor Bill Irwin said county
crews have not yet been out and county roads are
treacherous. |
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March 2 |
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'Ranger
Bill' to rebuild after fire: Bill McIntosh, known as "Ranger Bill" by many
for his years working with the U.S. Forest
Service part time keeping up the Snyder Guard
Station, doesn't yet know how, but he says he is
planning to rebuild after fire destroyed his
Camp Nine home Friday. |
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March 1 |
 Meister
to Walk Out of Darkness: Leah
Meister, Bonners Ferry, will be joining with
hundreds of people to walk 18 miles through the
night in the Out of the Darkness Overnight to
benefit the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention on June 14-15. |
 Donna
Nystrom out of this world! Bonners
Ferry High School is ecstatic to announce the
awesome Donna Nystrom as the esteemed classified
employee of this lunar cycle, or, for those of
you more down-to-earth, as Boundary County
School District 101 Classified Employee of the
Month. |
 Cavender
coming home for recital: For students graduating from the University of
Idaho with a performance major, it is customary
to put on a Senior Recital in Moscow. Never
being one for custom, Chloe Cavender wanted to
add a new dimension to the event and put on a
recital in her hometown of Bonners Ferry. |
-- Badger boys fall --
After leading at the half, it has been
reported that the Badger Boys lost their opening
state playoff game to Filer, 42-32. We wish the
Badgers and all Badger fans who made the trip a
safe trip home. |
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Watch
upgraded to winter storm warning: The winter storm watch issued by the National
Weather Service yesterday has been upgraded to a
winter storm warning, effective from 4 a.m.
Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday, meaning confidence
in the threat of nasty weather has increased. |
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Obituaries |
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Ervin Jantz,
March 24, 2014 |
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Helen
Irene Doering,
August 30, 1941 ~ March 21, 2014 |
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Walter
Richard Worley,
February 20, 1929 ~ March 14, 2014 |
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Mark Spencer Lavoie,
February 6, 2014 |
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Vickey Sue Boles,
December 8, 1946 ~ March 14, 2014 |
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George
Sawyer
February 23, 1984 ~ March 9, 2014 |
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Robert
“Bob” Earl Phillips Sr., June 10,
1946 ~ February 18, 2014 |
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Ruth Prather Parks,
94,
March 6, 2014 |
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Lorain
Elisabeth Niemiec,
October 25, 1926 ~ March 7, 2014 |
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Joyce Ann Trueblood,
December 17, 1930 ~ March 4, 2014 |
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Ernest Lawrence 'Ernie' Loewen,
May 8, 1930 ~ March 1, 2014 |
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Stanley
Morris Battles,
June 12, 1941 ~ March 5, 2014 |
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William Delwin Frans,
August 4, 1929 ~ March 2, 2014 |
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Michael Harris Mills,
November 15, 1945 ~ February 22, 2014 |
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Social |
 Cossairt,
Munson Students of the Month:
The Bonners Ferry Rotary Students of the Month
for March are two hard-working and talented
Bonners Ferry High School seniors; Gabrielle
Munson and Collin Cossairt. |
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Gaspar named Student
of the Month:
A gregarious and athletic senior at Bonners
Ferry High School, Johnathan Gaspar is Upsilon
Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Women Educators'
student of the month for March. |
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grad Air Force NCO of the Year:
Air Force Technical Sergeant Melissa A.
(Easley) Danner,
Bonners Ferry, distinguished herself as
Air Force Aviation Resource Manager 1C0X2 Non
Commissioned Officer Of The Year while serving
as NCO in Charge, Host Aviation
Resource Management, 375th Operational Support
Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from
October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013. |
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Rotary names
Students of the Month:
Each month, the Bonners Ferry Rotary honors two
students from Bonners Ferry High School as
Rotary Students of the Month. For February,
Rotary honors went to Kylie Byars and Dalin
Hubbard. |
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Locals shine at
U of I art contest:
The University of Idaho recently announced the
winners of the 23rd Annual High School Art
Competition sponsored by the College of Art and
Architecture’s Art and Design program, including
two from Boundary County. |
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Sports |
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Badger Pride
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Though she couldn't compete with her
fellow cheerleaders at state due to
injuries from a car crash the night the
team earned their state berth, the team
presented her with a beautiful Badger
Pride plaque for her indomitable spirit
following their state performance.
Kelsey and her parents were able to
attend state, but they're back home and
Kelsey is hard at work in rehab to gain
back what she lost. |
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Lady Badgers take first win of the season:
The Badgers varsity girls softball team
travelled to face Sandpoint's varsity team in a
double-hearer Tuesday evening, falling dismally
in the opener but roaring back to win game two
7-3 and their first win of the season. |
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Badger wrestlers keep tradition alive:
The Bonners Ferry Wrestling Program is in full
swing for the spring season, with wrestling Freestlye
and Greco-Roman in several tournaments over the
last couple of weeks. |
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Little League tryouts this week: Little League tryouts will be held from 5 to 7
p.m. Friday, March 28 and from 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 29, at the west end of the
fairgrounds ball fields.
Please be at the batting cages, located near the
parking lot of the old downtown mill, if your
child plans to play this year in any group other
than mini-minors. |
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Coaches looking to build lacrosse program:
Are
you looking for an exciting new spring sport?
Coaches John Niewieroski and Brandon Glaza are
looking to start a new lacrosse team in Bonners
Ferry for boys in grades four through eight. |
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JV
girls have good first outing: The Badger's JV softball team played a double
header Thursday, March 20, against the Post
Falls Trojan's C-team and did very well for
their first game. By Sam Schneider |
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B-run steelhead restrictions lifted:
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted
unanimously to lift the restrictions on harvest
of “B-run” steelhead on the Clearwater River for
the remainder of the 2014 season effective
immediately. The decision was made during the
commission meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2014. |
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IDFG Commission adopts 2014
rules: The Idaho Fish and
Game Commission Thursday, March 20, adopted the
2014 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black
bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, as well as
seasons and limits for Spring Chinook Salmon as
proposed by Fish and Game biologists. |
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Bound for state ... |
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The Bonners Ferry High School
Dance Team will also be traveling to the Idaho Center in Nampa
Friday, where they will compete in four different dance
categories ... GO, BADGERS! |
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The Bonners Ferry High School Cheerleaders will be heading
to state competition Friday, March 21, at the Idaho Center in
Nampa. The Badgers will be competing in three divisions; 3-A All
Girl Show Routine, Group Stunt, and Pom Routine. They are very
hopeful that teammate Kelsey Shutes, recovering from injuries
sustained in a car crash the day she and her team won district
and the state berth, will be able to attend and watch. The
community's prayers and support are appreciated. |
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Senior fitness
leaders wanted: Do you want to reduce your risk of falls?
Stretching and bending your arms and legs with a
crowd of happy people can help you reach that
goal. Panhandle Health District (PHD)
coordinates a group of volunteer leaders who
teach Fit and Fall Proof classes. |
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Letters |
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Ken
Ewing:
In May we can vote on an $8 million bond for a
three story building plus an additional levy of
$100,000 for operating expenses. A library is a
fine complement to a community. The current
facility is great and provides access to the
Internet for those who don’t have computers at
home. The book resources are excellent. |
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Ingrid Elena Pavia:
The number of children who are born with various
challenges for one reason or another is growing.
Others will be involved in accidents and/or
succumb to illnesses which place them ~
temporarily, long-term, or permanently ~ in a
position that should make us all take a serious
look at the true accessibility and inclusive
play we should incorporate into our new
playground design/equipment at the Boundary
County Fairgrounds. |
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Senator Shawn Keough:
This week – the week of St. Patrick’s Day - the
pace of the Legislature is hectic as we work to
meet our target completion date of Friday, March
21. |
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Don
Jordan:
We can all agree on some
core characteristics that are important in our
county. Some are rural character, wildlife and
clean water. |
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Senator Shawn Keough:
On Friday,
March 7, the State Senate honored four Idaho
servicemen who fought and lost their lives in
Afghanistan during 2013. Families of the
honorees attended the special ceremony. |
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Tim
Patton:
As you may know, the upcoming county
comprehensive plan proposed revision for chapter
13 and 14 will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March
18, in the county extension building. This
proposed revision by the planning and zoning
commission is a total disaster for our county. |
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Jeff
and Tia Avery:
Allen Avery is our son. We would like to
apologize to the people involved and the
community for his reckless behavior and lack of
regard for human life. |
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U.S. Congressman Raul Labrador:
This week, the President unveiled his budget for
Fiscal Year 2015, a budget that - if passed –
would devastate our economy and add a crushing
debt burden onto our children. |
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Mike Weland:
Just for fun, I did a quick search of newsbf and
compiled a partial
list of the articles regarding school bomb
hoaxes in Boundary County public schools. |
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Senator Shawn Keough:
This week, Representative Eric Anderson
announced that he will not seek another term in
the Idaho House of Representatives. I’ve enjoyed
my service with Anderson as we have worked
together on many issues that are important to
our community. |
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Representative Raul Labrador:
As Americans, one of our most cherished values
is freedom of speech. Our Founding Fathers
enshrined free speech in the First Amendment to
the Constitution, and we have worked over the
generations – through today – to protect that
cherished principle from any and all threats. |
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