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September |
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Sharon Wichman:
Great story on the new BFHS mural (and great
couple!) |
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July |
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District 1 Idaho State Representative Heather
Scott: Idaho state
legislators and county commissioners invited to
White House meeting. (Rep. Scott's
photos included) |
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June |
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daho State Senator Michelle Stennett:
Asking Idahoans to support plan to bring more
doctors to the state; Idaho ranks #49 in doctors
per capita |
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Rosanne Smith: Snow plowing signs,
everywhere |
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Francisco L. Palmieri, Diplomat with U.S.
Department of State: Good Treaties
Make Good Neighbors: Modernizing the Columbia
River Treaty regime |
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May |
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Paul D. Van Noy: Herndon
demonstrates passion and hard work in his
strongly pro-life position |
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John Miller:
Herndon stood out at Candidate's Forum |
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Manuel Figueroa: Spence has strong organizational, planning,
and communicative skills, and can be counted on |
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April |
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Kathy M. Ackerman:
Poston recognized as a leader across the state |
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Kenneth Toline:
Spence offers same dedication, conviction he
displayed
in military and law enforcement |
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Linda Alt:
Poston respected throughout the state |
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Terry Roth:
Zebra-striped patrol car |
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Debbie Davis: Outlines Spence qualifications and experience |
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Jill and David Jurgensen:
Says Poston has made many improvements in
Clerk's office |
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M. Lewis: Alerting us all to
a new telephone scam. |
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Jenny Fessler:
Poston devoted, knowledgeable, dedicated public
servant |
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Chuck Roady:
Supports Poston as qualified, has passion for
community |
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Ron Adamik: Sandpoint Association endorses Scott |
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Rosanne Smith: A Tale of Two Cities |
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Shawn Keough: Says Poston has proven herself |
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Bruce Whittaker:
Don't educate a new person at voter expense |
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March |
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Phil Bourassa: Questions if Boundary County timber money
should go to Washington, D.C. |
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Kennon McClintock:
Supporting Poston and Cossairt for Boundary
County positions |
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Lynda Fioravanti: New County Clerk candidate Clark has strong
background |
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Don Allenberg: Poston has
experience and qualifications to continue as
Clerk |
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Rosanne Smith: On the proposed Moyie Springs playground /
recreation site |
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Charity Catlin: Primary
election day is May 15 here in Idaho and the
campaigns are heating up as most, if not all, of
the winners in May will also be the winners in
November. When I'm looking at a candidate for
office I have two questions . . . |
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Adam Newhouse: Concerns and
thoughts about Bonners Ferry's only traffic
light. In some situations it seems to make
things a little more unsafe. |
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February |
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Lee Haarstick: As a Vietnam
era veteran, I recognize first hand that
patriotism and a determined commitment to our
Constitutional freedoms (First and Second
Amendment rights) are characteristics of the
sacrifices veterans who served endured so that
these freedoms are protected by all Americans. |
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Julie
Richardson: A heart felt thank you to each and every one of
you who sent us information, messages of support
and updated post shares through out this truly
terrifying ordeal.
From Bonners Ferry to North Dakota, you have all
played a part in finding my daughter, Alisa
Hannaman. |
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Rosanne Smith:
Wow! Seems the City of Bonners Ferry has money
left over from a grant they received and it’s
burning a hole in their pocket! |
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District 1 Representative Sage Dixon:
I have received a couple of emails regarding a
vote taken on the floor of the house yesterday.
Because I am aware that not everybody will take
the time to ask for themselves whether something
they read on Facebook is true, I thought it
prudent to explain the vote on House Bill 463. |
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Ralph Byquist:
My comments may be out of line, but has anyone
ever considered extending the four lanes of
Highway 95 from the golf course to the Kootenai
River Bridge downtown, using bridges like were
used in Wallace, Idaho? |
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U.S. Representative Raul Labrador:
By the end of this month, nine out of 10
Idahoans will begin receiving bigger paychecks
because Congress and President Trump enacted the
most significant tax reform in 31 years. |
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January |
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District 1 Representative Heather Scott:
During the legislative session the halls and the
Rotunda are always full of citizens promoting
their ideas and agendas to legislators. It is a
great opportunity to learn how government works
and how legislation effects individuals and
groups. Last week was the deadline for personal
bill introductions in the House. |
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U.S. Representative Raul Labrador:
It took too long, but our legal system delivered
a blow for justice this month when a federal
judge in Nevada dismissed charges against
rancher Cliven Bundy, his two sons and a fourth
man. |
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Debbie Flory:
In 2017 we experienced greater economic
inequality than at any time in the history of
our country. When Idaho Senator Jim Risch voted
for the tax bill last month, he voted to cut his
own family's taxes by $4-million. |
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U.S. Congressman Raul Labrador:
Since abortion was legalized across America,
almost 60 million babies have been denied the
most fundamental of all human rights – the right
to life. Millions of Americans, however, refuse
to surrender to the status quo and continue to
raise their voices to speak for those who can’t
speak for themselves.v |
 Idaho Representative Ronald Nate:
Every year one of the first bills in the Idaho
legislature is the Tax Conformity bill. This
bill updates Idaho’s tax law making Idahoans'
adjusted gross income (AGI) be the same as is
calculated on their federal tax forms. This
makes taxes for Idaho very easy to calculate
because you just take the AGI from the federal
form and use it on your Idaho tax form. |
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Tim
West:
For those of you who have expressed concerns
over the Highway 95 reconstruction project, this
is the email I received from Damon Allen at ITD.
It basically states that concerns of one citizen
are not taken into account, so if you have
concerns and want to make a difference, then I
ask that you make a simple phone call or write a
quick email posting your concerns. |
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Idaho Lieutenant
Governor Brad Little:
The second session of the 64th Idaho State
Legislature has convened, with familiar faces
returning as well as a few new ones. I’m excited
to be back and working on behalf of the citizens
of Idaho. |
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Terry
Roth:
We will never be able to satisfy anyone one in
Boundary County anymore. Having to deal with the
influx of all these people moving into the
county is taking its toll and is most certainly
degrading the once wonderful lifestyle most
enjoyed here. |
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U.S. Representative Raul Labrador:
In my capacity as chairman of the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security,
today I am joining three distinguished
colleagues in introducing sweeping legislation
to fix our broken immigration system. |
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Kirk & Devonna Dixon:
Well here we are, voting again this year. With
voting fraud at a record level nationwide, where
do you imagine it is generating from? |
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Rosanne Smith:
Recently, Stuart Nelson Jr. wrote about growth
in the county. While I agree with his concern, I
do not agree with his proposals for private
property management.
I believe that our Commissioners and County P&Z
have done an extraordinary job in balancing the
wishes of the landowner and doing what is best
for the county and its citizens. |
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Representative Heather Scott: It’s
a new year, and expectations are running high
that limited-government ideas are spreading
throughout Idaho and the country. We are excited
to kick off the 2018 legislative session with
our first Annual Legislative Review hosted by
liberty legislators from across the state. |
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December |
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U.S.
Representative Raul Labrador:
This week, I voted for a major tax reform bill –
the first substantial overhaul of our tax code
in 31 years. This bill passed Congress and
President Trump signed it into law. I supported
this legislation because it will give
much-needed tax relief to the majority of Idaho
families and businesses. Specifically, it
creates a flatter, simpler tax code. |
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Stuart Nelson, Jr.: It is with great sadness that I’ve
observed the transitioning of Boundary County
from rural agricultural to suburbia. We are now
experiencing a level of chain migration that
will exponentially increase the number of
residents and eliminate our traditional rural
way of life, very soon. |
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Maridel Merritt:
How about a HUGE THANK YOU for the state, county
and city road crews, all first responders, tow
truck drivers and lineman. dispatchers too.
Everyone who has been working very hard to keep
all of us safe on a difficult day. |
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Marc Hansen:
Regarding "Open
house set on $9.4-million highway project:"
You guys are going to create a horrible choke
point by the casino area in both directions by
following this stupid plan. Do you live in this
county? |
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Rosanne Smith: From
“Superintendent’s Scoop” December 4, 2017; “That
said, the construction of the high school
greenhouse cost more than I anticipated --
$10,000 more!” Am I the only one who wonders
where the $2.4 million a year goes? |
 U.S.
Congressman Raul Labrador:
On December 8, 1967 – 50 years ago today – the
biggest story in America was the Vietnam War (“2
Battalions of Vietcong Crushed in Mekong Delta”
was the headline in the next day’s New York
Times); the number one song was "Daydream
Believer"by The Monkees; the number one movie
was Hells Angels on Wheels (don’t worry, I’ve
never seen it either); and the number one toy
for Christmas was Battleship. Oh – and that day
was the day I was born. |
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U.S.
Congressman Raúl Labrador:
There are few things more important than our
children’s education. I know that from
experience – as the father of five kids who
attended Idaho public schools, and as the son of
a single mom who pushed me to go as far as I
could with my education. |
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November |
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Idaho Senator Shawn Keough: I
thought I'd send this invitation as this coming
Saturday is the day for the Meet & Greet that I
am hosting for Jim Woodward and Mike Boeck, and
you are invited!
This Saturday, December 2, I'll be holding one
at Mugsy's in downtown Bonners Ferry from 9 to
11 a.m. and then in Sandpoint from noon to 2
p.m. at the Sandpoint Elks Club. |
 Janna Stanford:
Can you say "finally?" LOL! Seems like we have
been trying to pull this together for a
lifetime. We are excited to share that Boundary
Discount is going to have another POP-UP store!
It's all happening from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this
Thursday, November 30, through Saturday,
December 2. |
 Henry
Yoder:
Six hundred people got fed at the third annual
community Thanksgiving Dinner, sponsored by the
Boundary County Ministerial Association with
lots of other volunteers from the community,
including the LDS church, Jessie Murphy and
Heather Gray representing the Border Patrol, and
two teens from the Explorer program, which is
sponsored by the Border Patrol. A
Ministerial Association pictorial |
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Rosanne Smith: There seems to be
some confusion regarding my involvement
concerning the city Ordinance Codification. Why
I was “thrown under the bus” at the November
meeting I do not know. But being labeled a
“malcontent” is worth it. |
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U.S. Senator Mike Crapo:
Idaho veterans and veterans service providers
have been among those assisting with hurricane
recovery and other emergency response. Staff
from the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center
headed to Puerto Rico to assist. Area veterans
and veterans service providers have skills of
great use in a variety of fields, especially
emergency response. |
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Pastor Brent Dehlbom: I write to endorse Val Thompson for Bonners
Ferry City Council. Val has served as an
educator, with a full heart and open mind, for
over 20 years. In this capacity, I witnessed
leadership qualities that make her an excellent
city council candidate. |
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U.S.
Congressman Raul Labrador:
One of the best things about my job is helping
Idahoans solve problems by turning their good
ideas into law. This week, the House passed a
bill to enact a really good idea brought to me
by a pair of third-generation Idaho loggers. |
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