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Boundary County Archives ~ July 2017 |
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July 31 |
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Local woman collecting relief for Montana
ranchers:
Shawn Watt, who grew up in Bonners Ferry and now
lives in Kalispell, is helping to organize a
relief effort for the ranchers in Jordan,
Montana, an area that has been devastated of late by
wildfire. |
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ECF earns 10th Schoonover award:
Boundary Community Hospital is proud to announce
that its Extended Care Facility and Nursing Home
has been recognized by the State of Idaho with
its 10th L. Jean Schoonover Award for Excellence
in Caring. |
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BoCoLocal your source for local farm products: BoCoLocal.com
is a new online guide to local Boundary County
producers that helps potential customers locate
produce including fresh produce, flowers, raw
milk and milk products, locally grown and ground
flour, worm castings, dried fruit, local beer
and more! |
 Exercise for joint stability:
How many times, on the sports field or
playground, do you hear the kids talking about
being “double-jointed?” This is common slang for
a condition called joint hypermobility or joint
laxity, and it simply means that someone is able
to move their joints farther than most people
can. |
 Making sure children receive all their
vaccinations:
The start of the 2017-18 school year is quickly
approaching and Panhandle Health District (PHD)
is reminding North Idaho parents to plan ahead
for children’s immunizations. Each year,
hundreds of local students visit Care Plus
Clinics at PHD to get vaccinated and meet
school-entry requirements. |
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July 30 |
 2017 Boundary County All Class Reunion in pictures:
There are students, Tracy Iverson said in welcoming alumni
to the 2017 Boundary County All Class Reunion, who get
out of high school in just four years. But an inordinate number of kids
in School District 101 start out just like all
the rest, learning to count their ABCs on both hands in
kindergarten, progressing through the halls of elementary
schools like Valley View, Naples, Mount Hall and arriving,
at last, at Bonners Ferry High School ... and then not
leaving for decades. |
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July 29 |
 2017 All Class Reunion under way!
Once every five years the population of Boundary
County swells dramatically, seemingly overnight,
as people who shared the experience of attending
school here are invited back, no matter where in
the world life has taken them. Though it is a
regular event, no two Boundary County All Class
Reunions are ever the same. A NewsBF
pictorial |
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July 28 |
 11:50
p.m.:
Latest update on IPNF fire situation; hot and
dry:
As we go into the weekend, U.S. Forest Service
officials on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest
want to update you on the latest wildfire
activity. The Idaho Panhandle National Forests
have some ongoing fire activity following a
lightning storm last week as well as several
human caused starts. |
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North
Idaho fire danger very high:
Idaho Department of Lands and U.S. Forest
Service Fire Managers in Bonner and Boundary
Counties have elevated the wildland fire danger
to “Very High.” The increased fire danger is the
result of persistent high temperatures and low
relative humidity over north Idaho this month. |
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July 27 |
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Stage I fire restrictions on Kootenai National
Forest:
Kootenai National Forest officials decided today
to raise fire restriction across the forest. For
the past week or so, fire danger has been rated
"very high" as temperatures in the 90s persists
in the local area. |
 Weapon retention as important in home as in your
holster:
The seven-year-old had just finished watching
the Lone Ranger (or maybe it was Gunsmoke) when
he remembered his father’s Colt Peacemaker
sitting in a bedroom drawer. Curiosity drove the
young lad to open the drawer, pick up the weapon
and become Matt Dillon. Sometime during the
weapon handling, the boy cocked the loaded
weapon. |
 Lavala publishes 'and a child she became'
Author Sheila Lavala, Bonners Ferry, has just
published a new book, “and a child she became.”
This is a story about Sheila's journey through a
tumultuous upbringing of abuse and pain to
finally be transformed into the fun-loving child
she is today. |
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Kootenai River jet boat adventure up for grabs:
Boundary Search and Dive Rescue Team Inc. has
partnered up with Swiftwater Logistics LLC for a
fundraiser to support the purchase of aging and
outdated equipment for Search and Rescue. |
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July 26 |
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Opening on state tax commission:
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that
applications are being accepted until the close
of business on Friday, August 18, for a seat on
the four-member Idaho State Tax Commission. |
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July 25 |
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Bonners Ferry man gets five years for child porn:
Thurlo Eugene Clark, 72, Bonners Ferry, was
sentenced today in federal court in Coeur
d’Alene to 60 months in prison for possession of
sexually explicit images of minors, Acting U.S.
Attorney Rafael Gonzalez announced. |
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Court dispositions and sheriff's log |
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July 24 |
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Community Hospital to auction surplus:
From 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, Boundary
Community Hospital will sell, to the highest
bidder by means of sealed bid, the following
surplus items on display at 6653 Kaniksu Street
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 City
to hold surplus auction:
The City of Bonners Ferry is disposing of the
items shown below by sealed bids. The vehicles
listed will be displayed at the City utility
yard at 6362 Washington Street from 7 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. through July 27. All bids must be
submitted by 5 p.m. Thursday, July 27. |
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Kootenai River restoration project earns
accolades:
A review of 29 wildlife habitat projects funded
by the Bonneville Power Administration was completed by the
Independent Scientific Review Panel June 28. One
of the projects looked at was the Kootenai
Tribe's Kootenai River Restoration Project. |
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Free sports physicals just around the corner:
Do you have students in grades 7, 9, or 11 who
plan to participate in sports, including
cheerleading, in the upcoming school year? Then
according to the Idaho High School Activities
Association, these students will need to have a
physical before the first practice starts. |
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ITD gearing up for Great American Eclipse: It's just shy of one month away from the
biggest astrological event in the Gem State
since 1979. Dubbed The Great American Eclipse,
it could also be the biggest tourist attraction
and traffic generator in Idaho history. |
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Warmer than average temps expected:
The Pacific Northwest should expect continued
warmer-than-average temperatures and normal
rainfall August through October, according to a
new long-term climate outlook developed by the
NOAA Climate Prediction Center. |
 Does that man have a panty on his head? Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen ... ”What
are you doing to my panties, you sicko?!”
“Ahhhheeeeeee!” I cried. “My precioussss, it
is,” I hissed, cuddling the bundle of panties to
my chest as I scurried to the corner.
Musings from Moyieboy by Ken Carpenter |
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'Pollinator in Peril' events slated in Sandpoint:
A noted bee expert will headline a “Pollinators
in Peril” series of events in Sandpoint Tuesday
and Wednesday, August 1-2, focusing on the
importance of pollinators and how to help them. |
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I-95 work planned in Plummer:
Idaho Transportation Department crews will be
working Wednesday and Thursday (July 26-27) to
repair an older asphalt section of U.S. 95 in
Plummer damaged by the recent winter. |
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July 23 |
 Five injured in three vehicle crash near Elmira:
A three vehicle collision on Highway 95 near
Elmira this afternoon sent five people to the
hospital and closed the highway for nearly five
hours, backing traffic on the north end clear to
Naples. |
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July 22 |
 Museum building a century old!
In the fall of 1916, Charles W. Megquier began
construction on a two story brick building on
Main Street. This was to be used as the new
Crescent Garage & Plumbing Company. Today,
members of the Boundary County Historical
Society and folks who shared parts of the
building's history regaled guests with tales
venerable century-old edifice. |
 Ahrens announces run for Idaho Senate:
Danielle Ahrens, a 58 year old mother and
grandmother who lives on a ranch north of
Sandpoint, recently announced her candidacy for
the Idaho Senate in District One in an article
in Redoubt
News. |
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July 21 |
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Lightning sparks several
North Idaho wildfires: The Idaho
Panhandle National Forests had multiple new
fires detected following the Thursday night
lightning storm. Here is an update on fire
activity across the forest ... |
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July 20 |
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Summer Reading wrapping
up with magic show:
The Boundary County Library will wrap up their
Summer Reading program with an awesome comedy
magic show for kids and families at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26, at the Boundary County
Fairgrounds. |
 Bonner County sheriff seeking David Xanatos:
The Bonner County Sheriffs Office is requesting
the public's assistance in locating David A.
Xanatos, 37, last known to have been in the
Clark Fork area. Vehicle associated with him is
a blue 1988 Chevy truck with Idaho plate
7BL6090. He is described as 6-foot, 3-inches
tall, 244 pounds, hazel eyes and brown hair. |
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Last drivers ed class of year starting:
The final driver education class of the summer
begins August 1. There will not be another class
until spring. The class is $325, with classes
held Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. |
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Nutritional aide needed at BCH:
Boundary Community Hospital has a part time
position (afternoon/evening/weekends) in
Nutrition Services. The Nutritional Aide is
responsible for a variety of duties and services
to ensure appetizing food is prepared and
served. |
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Polaris seeking workers:
Bonner County Job Service will hold a job fair
to help Polaris is find eight assembly
operators, no experience needed. These are full
time, temporary positions starting July 24 and
ending October 5. |
 Woodward running for Senate seat:
In the wake of Shawn Keough's decision not to
seek another term as Idaho's favorite Senator,
Jim Woodward, a long-time Bonner and Boundary
County resident, recently announced his
candidacy for the Legislative District 1 State
Senate seat with Keough's full blessing. |
 Newest Habitat
home to be dedicated: Boundary
County Habitat for Humanity invites you to
attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House
for their latest build! This event will take
place at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 5, at 6707
Spokane Street in Bonners Ferry. Habitat
volunteers have been working on this project for
the past year and are excited for their latest
partner family. |
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Boundary County Commission minutes, June 26-27 |
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Boundary County Commission minutes, June 19-20 |
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Boundary County Commissioner minutes, May 29-30 |
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Boundary County Commission minutes, May 22-23 |
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July 19 |
 Groundbreaking at St. Ann's set for Sunday:
St. Ann’s Catholic Church will be holding a
groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, July
23, at 6712 El Paso Street, Bonners Ferry, the
location of their former church. Mass will be
held at 10 a.m., prior to the groundbreaking. |
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Wildfires popping up - danger to increase
Thursday: The Coeur d' Alene River
Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National
Forests is currently staffing the Beaver Creek
wildfire and have contained two others.
According to the National Weather Service,
thunderstorms will move into the region after
midnight tonight which are likely to produce
lightning but generally have little to no
precipitation with them. |
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Fires closing roads in south Idaho:
Fire season is officially here, and according to
the Idaho Transportation Department, it's
closing several roads in southern Idaho. |
 Moon and Venus closest morning of July 20:
Before sunrise on July 20, 2017, look for the
waning crescent moon and planet Venus in the
eastern morning twilight. Or if you’re up before
dawn, say an hour or two before sunrise, then
let the predawn darkness show you the star
Aldebaran and the Pleiades star cluster as well. |
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BFHS wins art award:
The Idaho Commission on the Arts announced today
its Fiscal Year 2018 annual grants and awards,
totaling $487,000 to 102 organizations and
schools spanning 29 communities throughout the
state, including Bonners Ferry High School and
Boundary County School District 101, awarded
$3,836. |
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July 18 |
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Lions Den RR crossing to close
for repairs:
On Thursday, July 20, the railroad crossing at
Lions Den Road just east of Hickory Road will be
closed from 6a.m. to around 2 p.m. |
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Clear skies in west predicted for eclipse:
Researchers from the University of Idaho’s
College of Natural Resources (CNR) have
developed a map that shows the likelihood of
clear viewing of the solar eclipse coming
August 21. |
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Two local schools get fresh produce grants:
Today, 113 Idaho elementary schools were awarded
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants,
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri
Ybarra announced. |
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Court records and sheriff's log |
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July 17 |
 Summer reading slows the slide:
Where can you find 50+ kids on Thursdays in
July? Why, at the Valley View Summer Reading
program! This year's program is starting strong
with 47 kids attending our first session, and 60
kids on July 6. With teachers and support staff
volunteering their time, we have opened our
library. By Valley View librarian Julie
Colson |
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I90 ramp at Sherman closed through Friday:
The Sherman Avenue (Exit 15) Interstate 90
eastbound off-ramp in Coeur d'Alene will be
closed until 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, for
reconstruction. This is part of the
reconstruction of I-90 from Northwest Boulevard
to Sherman. |
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Idaho closes budget year with fiscal flourish:
Idaho’s surging economy produced $29 million
more than projected in State tax revenue in June
and almost $94 million more than economists
expected for the fiscal year that ended June 30,
enabling the State to meet the constitutional
requirement for a balanced budget while beefing
up its rainy day fund. |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, June
6 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, May 30 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, May 16 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, May 2 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, April 18 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, April 11 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes,
April 4 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, March 21 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes,
March 7 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, March 3 |
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July 15 |
 Sandpoint woman killed in collision:
A Sandpoint woman died in a head-on collision
with a semi early today on Highway 95 north of
Hayden. According to the Idaho State Police,
Samantha Wolf, 31, Sandpoint, was driving south
in the northbound lane in a 2005 Chevy Tahoe at
about 3:06 a.m. when she collided head-on on
with a northbound 2017 Freightliner. |
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Solar flare to light up aurora
Sunday night:
A geomagnetic storm on the sun two days ago is
expected to give Earth-bound sky watchers across
most of Canada and the northern U.S. a good
Northern Lights show Sunday night into Monday
morning. The sky spectacle should be visible in
Idaho, Washington, Montana and other
northern states. |
 The meek may well inherit the Earth:
The world’s most indestructible species, say
scientists, is the tardigrade, or water bear, an
eight-legged micro-animal, also known as the
water bear. The tiny creature will survive the
risk of extinction from all astrophysical
catastrophes, and be around for at least 10
billion years – far longer than the human race. |
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July 14 |
 Village Project looking for youth participants:
This will be the third year the Village Project
has offered summer youth programming for migrant
youth in Boundary County and their second year
partnering with Boundary School District 101.
This year marks the first time they have
enrollment spots available for other youth in
the community to join in on the fun! |
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Trails closing due to North Fork Hughes Fire:
The Idaho Panhandle and Colville National
Forests have issued temporary trail closures on
National Forest System Trails #312 and #512 in Pend
Oreille, Washington, for public health and
safety due to the North Fork Hughes Fire in the Salmo Priest Wilderness. |
 The love nibble of the bed bug:
Bed bugs have become one of the trendiest blood
suckers around, even more so than the popular
movie vampires. It is not that they are admired
or, Lord forbid, lusted after, but in the 21st
century, they are likely to show up in any
high-class hotel at any time, especially in New
York. Musings from Moyieboy by Ken Carpenter |
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Manufacturing jobs available in Sandpoint:
Dynamic Recruiting is hiring production workers
for full-time manufacturing work in Sandpoint.
These positions offer a $9 per hour starting
wage. |
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July 13 |
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Figgins, Odd prevail in sodden golf tourney:
It was wet, but Josh Figgins and Matt Odd played
through the rain to win the Fry Healthcare
Foundation’s ninth annual Fry Healthcare
Foundation Golf Tournament held on Friday, June
16, at Mirror Lake Golf Course in Bonners Ferry. |
 David Gerald bringing blues to the Pearl:
Legendary blues singer David Gerald will bring
legendary blues to the Pearl Theater for one
night only on Friday, July 28.
The son of rural Mississippi-born and raised
parents, he grew up to the sounds of the blues
and R&B music in his hometown, Detroit. |
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Museum building turning 100:
In the fall of 1916, Charles W. Megquier began
construction on a two story brick building on
Main Street. This was to be used as the new
Crescent Garage & Plumbing Company.
July 21, 2017 will mark the 100th Birthday of
the Main Building of the Museum. |
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Foot
of Hall Mountain entered into conservation
agreement: Approximately 300 acres
of prime forest and wildlife habitat at the foot
of Hall Mountain near Bonners Ferry in northern
Idaho was conserved recently by The Nature
Conservancy and the Idaho Department of Lands. |
 Pieces of Bonners Ferry
landmark unveiled at
museum:
For four sunny days in August 1988, the exciting
buzz of chainsaws could be heard on Kootenai
Street’s entrance into downtown Bonners Ferry,
Idaho. The Boundary County Resource Council,
with generous donations from the community, had
commissioned a well-known chainsaw artist, Dave
Clark of Eureka, Montana, to carve a sculpture
on site. |
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County Road & Bridge facing budget shortfall:
Boundary County did not receive our normal
funding from the U.S. Forest Service Secure
Rural School program for funding year
2016-2017. |
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Wildfire season begins on Idaho Panhandle
National Forests:
The Priest Lake Ranger District has two small
wildfires. As of Monday, firefighters were
actively suppressing a one-acre fire, the Cedar
Creek Fire that is burning in the Cedar Creek
drainage. Approximately five miles west of the
Cedar Creek Fire, the North Fork Hughes Fire is
approximately 45 acres and highly visible from
the Priest Lake recreation area. |
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Inland blood supply getting low: Inland Northwest Blood Center is calling
on the community to come forward and give blood
in an effort to rebuild both local and national
blood supplies in addition to preparing for any
unexpected events which could cause an increase
in the need for blood. |
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Court records and sheriff's log |
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July 7 |
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Ten-digit dialing to begin in Idaho next month:
Beginning August 5, every local call in Idaho
will require using the area code. This change
from seven-digit dialing to 10-digit dialing
will affect every call, be it from an office
phone system, home phone or cell phone. |
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July 6 |
| A Boundary County Fourth
of July |
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image for a few scenes of the 2017
Boundary County Fourth of July! |
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Moyie Springs City Council minutes, June 7 |
 In the backwoods, be mindful of bear:
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests would like
to remind visitors to the forest to be mindful
of wildlife, particularly bears. Several bear
encounters have occurred this week already.
Whether you hike, mountain bike, or ride horses
on your 2.5 million acres of beautiful national
forest, the following suggestions will help make
the journey safer for you. |
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Road work to close
I-90 Exit 14 in CdA:
During the week of July 9, crews will work in
the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 from 9th
Street to Sherman Avenue in Coeur d'Alene.
During this phase, The 15th Street (Exit 14)
I-90 eastbound on- and off-ramps will be closed. |
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Woman, dogs mauled by bear near Priest Lake:
A 60-year old woman and her dogs were attacked
and injured by a bear shortly after 9 a.m.
Tuesday, July 4, near Priest Lake.
The attack occurred on the Chipmunk Rapids trail
near the Priest Lake Visitors Center on the
southwest corner of the lake. |
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5.8
Montana earthquake shakes area:
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 5.8
magnitude earthquake struck at about 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday about 11 kilometers south-southeast of
Lincoln, Montana, which is near Helena, at a
depth of 13.6 kilometers. |
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What you need to put that craft on the water:
The Boundary County Sheriff's Office would like
to take a few minutes to show everyone the legal
requirements for being out on Idaho waterways. |
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County P&Z filling vacancy:
Boundary County Commissioners are seeking
letters of interest for county residents who've
lived here two years or longer who are
interested in serving on the county planning and
zoning commission. |
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Take time selecting a building contractor:
Every construction job is different, but one
thing remains true no matter what you’re having
built. You want to find a good reliable
contractor that offers you fair prices. |
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July 5 |
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Local crime rate remains steady:
According to statistics compiled by the Idaho
State Police, the total number of crimes
committed in Boundary County was the second
lowest in the past five years, with 147 as
compared to 142 in 2014, and the City of Bonners
Ferry 2016 crimes committed fell in the middle
range, with 153 crimes reported in 2016, down
from 198 reported in 2014 but up from 133
reported in 2012. |
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Even small boats need a sticker:
Do you own a boat, canoe, kayak, or raft? Get on
board with the Idaho invasive species sticker
for watercraft! |
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Boundary County commission minutes, June 12-13 |
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Court records and sheriff's log |
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July 3 |
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Nerf wars at the library, guns needed:
Hey everyone, the Boundary County Library is
starting up a Nerf Gun War monthly ... but they
need a stock of reliable Nerf guns, preferably
N-strike! |
 Rod Benders cruising to Troy Fourth of July bash:
For over 100 years, Troy, Montana (population
950), has thrown a traditional Fourth of July
celebration. Each year it has grown and now more
than 6,000 people visit the town annually to
take part in this free, family-friendly event
with a fireworks display that cannot be beat,
and once again, the Rod Benders will be taking
some of Boundary County's hottest cars to take
part! |
 Signs to be dedicated as historic bridge gets
replaced:
In 2014, the Idaho Transportation Department
proposed replacing the historic Round Prairie
Creek Bridge on US Highway 95 near the Canadian
border. The 24 feet wide and 31.6 feet long
bridge, an example of a tee-beam bridge from the
1930s, was designed in 1932, cast in concrete
and completed in 1933. |
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Over $8K raised for Bonners Ferry Fourth:
The numbers are almost final for this year and
organizers of the Bonners Ferry Fourth of July
celebration raised over $8,000! |
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Alternative chosen for Deer Creek project: Idaho Panhandle Forest Supervisor Mary
Farnsworth is pleased to announce she has signed
the decision, selecting alternative 2, for the
Deer Creek Project located on the Bonners Ferry
Ranger District. |
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Fish and Game Commission to meet in Bonners
Ferry: The Idaho Fish and Game
Commission will hold public hearing at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26, at the Kootenai River Inn,
7169 Plaza Street, Bonners Ferry. |
 Ponderay man sentenced for child porn:
Aragon Miller, 43, of Ponderay, was sentenced in
United States District Court last week to 57
months in prison, followed by 10 years of
supervised release and a $5,100 special
assessment, for possession of child pornography. |
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ISP releases 2016 Crime in Idaho report:
The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal
Identification released their annual "Crime In
Idaho" report for 2016 today. The report is a
synopsis of statewide crime statistics gathered
from law enforcement agencies across Idaho. |
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Polaris seeking to fill temp positions:
Polaris is seeking 14 assembly operators, no
experience needed, and a materials
handler/forklift operator with the ability to
obtain certification. A hiring event to fill the
slots will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 12, at the Sandpoint Job
Service. |
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July 1 |
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 Intrepid
runners brave hot sun in fun run: A
total of 158 intrepid runners from around the
region braved an unusually hot morning today to
complete another outstanding Kootenai River Run.
By race time, the temperature was in the low
80s, so while everyone who worked the fun run
today was appreciated, none were thanked more
than those at the water stations! |
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New signs to mark Vietnam Vets Memorial Highway:
In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday
the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will
officially unveil new 4x8-foot signs installed
along the 275.6 miles I-84 in Idaho. |
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Sias celebrates 100th birthday:
After flying back from the east coast, where she celebrated her
100th birthday June 25 with her two daughters, Boundary County
friends feted Elizabeth Sias, Moyie Springs, with a
Hawaiian-themed luncheon today at the Chic n'Chop Restaurant.
Stearman bi-plane drops in at Northern Air:
Northern Air, Inc. had a great time hosting Mike and Diane
Winterboer and the SportsClips Ageless Aviation Foundation
Stearman bi-plane last week. They gave rides to seniors and
veterans from the Restorium and Sunset Home, and everyone had an
enjoyable time - and an awesome ride! Best wishes to them on the
rest of their tour!
Badger football practice less than two weeks
away:
It's less than two weeks until Bonners Ferry
Badger football's first practice on Monday,
August 7. At 5 p.m., coaches and staff will be
collecting paperwork, at 5:30 p.m. there will be
a parent's meeting on the football field
bleachers.
U.S.
Congressman Raul Labrador: Four
years ago I met a family grieving the loss of
their 16-year-old daughter, a talented young
woman who aspired to be a doctor. I met Captain
Edward Hill and his wife, Heidi, when Senator
Jim Risch and I presented them a Congressional
Bronze Medal that their daughter, Shauna, earned
before her death.
U.S.
Congressman Raul Labrador: Art
Jackson died last month on Flag Day, at age 92.
It was a fitting day to pass because Jackson
loved and honored the flag. Every day at his
Boise home, he flew the American and Marine
Corps flags.