Fletcher apologizing for school scare
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June 12, 2013 |
Jacob Fletcher, 12, Naples, and his parents have
been making the rounds in apologizing for
his phoning in two fake bomb threats to local
schools, and the young man is making some
lasting friends on the way.
As part of his sentence, Fletcher is required to
visit those most affected by his actions;
Boundary County Sheriff Greg Sprungl, Bonners
Ferry Police Chief Steve Benkula, the Bonners
Ferry City Council, Boundary County
Commissioners and the principal of each school
disrupted by the calls.
He met with county commissioners May 21.
"I would like to apologize for what I've done,
and for doing that to your kids and grandkids,"
he said contritely.
Commissioner Lee Pinkerton told him he's on the
right road.
"You're a good young man and I want all young
men like Mr. Fletcher to grow up to become good
men," Pinkerton said. "This is the right step
for you to take to become that good man and it's
the first step. What's most important for you
and others to know is that you're not alone,
there are good people around to help us. It's
more than saying sorry, it's acting on it and
asking what can be done to keep on the right
road."
In addition to Commissioners Pinkerton and Walt
Kirby (chairman Dinning was attending other
duties), Sheriff's chief deputy Rich Stephens,
county emergency manager Dave Kramer and clerk
Glenda Poston were in attendance.
"You're a good kid and not a monster the media
can portray," Stephens told Jacob.
"There are a good number of people in this room
who can be your friend and help you in any way
we can," Kirby said. "That's our job in life."
"Whatever you do in life," Pinkerton added, "do
the best you can." |
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