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June 17
Football helps Bliss family: I would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time to make this year’s US Customs vs. Border Patrol charity flag football game happen. I know that the Bliss family was overwhelmed with the support from our community coming together to help their family.
Court records and sheriff's log
June 13
Young bulldog found: This young fellow was picked up June 12 along Highway 2 just west of Division Street in the Moyie Springs area. He's a very sweet boy who would much rather be at home! If anyone recognizes him please let his people know he's at Second Chance Animal Shelter, or give the shelter a call at (208) 267-7504.
BSDRT hosting state conference: The Boundary Search and Dive Rescue Team is hosting this years Idaho State Search and Rescue Association summer training conference June 21-22, which will bring in teams from across the state, Montana and British Columbia.
Big day in Naples Saturday: There's going to be a lot going on in Naples all day Saturday, June 15, and everyone is invited to come join the celebration!
June 12
Helping Habitat ... 
Wells Fargo manager Therese Osborne presents check for $15,000 to Boundary County Habitat for Humanity president Ken Myers. This money will enable BCHFH to proudly begin construction this summer on their ninth house in Bonners Ferry, which will provide a local family with better housing. Pictured left to right, President Ken Myers, Treasurer Amy Robertson with Emma, Wells Fargo representatives Therese Osborne and Kris Dufrene and Vice-President Rege McNeill. Thank you Wells Fargo! 
Fletcher apologizing for school scare: 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.  
Josh Harty to play the Pearl: As Europeans discovered and Midwesterners have known, it doesn't get more Americana than Josh Harty. His father, both a preacher and the sheriff of his boyhood small town in North Dakota, was also Harty's musical mentor.  
County commission minutes, May 13-14 
County commission minutes, May 20-21 
County commission minutes, May 27-28 
June 11
Marble sentenced for felon DUI, eluding: Travis Jay Marble, 36, Bonners Ferry, will serve a six-month boot camp program at the Idaho Correctional Institution at Orofino after pleading guilty to his fifth DUI ... and attempting to elude a peace officer just one week later.
Bad headlight leads to drug conviction: A burned out headlight brought about a traffic stop in January that resulted in multiple drug charges and a felony conviction for the passenger, Anne Marie Solt, 42, Naples, who pled guilty and was sentenced last week ... and spared a lengthy prison sentence if she gets help.
Court records and sheriff's log
June 10
Black helicopters swoop into Bonners Ferry: A squadron of six black helicopters coming into Boundary County this morning stirred a buzz around town, especially from dogs and livestock as they flew in, low and loud. While many wondered what was going on, some lucky folks who happened to be at the Boundary County Airport at just the right time this morning received a rare treat.
June 9
Dedication, memorial set for Dr. Lucero: In honor of Ernie Lucero, and all of the community work he did, both in and out of his medical practice, the Board of Trustees of Boundary Community Hospital is dedicating the building where Dr. Lucero practiced medicine for the last fifteen years as the Lucero Medical Services Building. The dedication, which includes a commemorative bronze plaque, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, directly across the street from the front of the hospital in the parking lot at 6641Kaniksu Street.
Local students graduate NIC: There were 613 students who graduated from North Idaho College this year, including eight from Boundary County.
Sturgeon flow regime ends Monday: Libby Dam discharge decreased from 22 kcfs to 20 kcfs at midnight Friday. and to 18 kcfs at midnight Saturday, where it is being held constant for two days. At midnight on Monday, it will decrease again to 16 kcfs.
School district offers kids free summer meals: Boundary County School District 101 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, serving free meals to all kids 18 and under at various locations in Bonners Ferry.
Boot camps, more at BMA: If you've ever wondered if you'd like the martial arts, Boundary Martial Arts is offering individuals age five and older or whole families the chance to find out with a series of summer boot camps beginning Monday.
CNA class starts Tuesday: Boundary Community Hospital provides classes to earn certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) four times a year. These classes are a great way to be eligible for steady work. A new class will begin Tuesday, June 11, and continue through August 1, 2013.
County P&Z still seeking applicants: Boundary County Commissioners are still seeking letters of interest from those in our community interested in serving on the Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Traffic to shift on Highway 95 near Athol: Traffic on a seven-mile section of U.S. 95, between Chilco and Athol will shift to the nearby frontage road paralleling the highway beginning Monday, June 10, and continue through July 1, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
June 8
Dance Studio 'still burning strong:' For years, Barb Russell and The Dance Studio have given Boundary County kids the joy of dance, and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, Barb's latest class will present the 35th annual Dance Studio Spring Dance Recital in the Becker Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School.
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