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Flags now fly over the Port |
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November 8, 2016 |
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Since the establishment of the Bonners Ferry
Port of Entry (POE) more than two decades ago,
there has always been something missing — the
United States flag, the Idaho State flag and the
POW/MIA flag. Thanks to the request of POE
Inspector Tom Chaney, the efforts of other
District 1 staff, an area business that donated
and poured concrete for the base of the
flagpole, and an ample amount of sweat equity,
the Colors are now flying at the port.
“It is inspiring, not only to our employees, but
to visiting truck drivers and our Idaho State
Police partners as well," explained POE Sr.
Inspector Philip Youngman. "The positive
feedback from industry partners, ITD associates,
and the Idaho State Police is encouraging.”
The Bonners Ferry POE, located at the junction
of U.S. 95/U.S. 2, is the first Idaho government
facility commercial carriers encounter as they
enter Idaho from Canada on U.S. 95.
The project represents how our physical
environment can have an effect on our attitudes,
Youngman said. “The past two years of physical
improvements to the facility and surrounding
grounds has helped nurture a positive cultural
attitudinal shift. Transforming the port’s
physical environment has helped make it a
desired destination. We all witnessed the
physical progress from breaking ground on this
project to seeing the flag flying high. It is a
great reminder of why we do what we do.”
“Witnessing the Colors on display outside the
observation window has nurtured a feeling of
accomplishment,” he added.
The ITD personnel who participated in the
flagpole project coordinated their efforts with
their daily service obligations in order to make
it a success.
Many thanks to the following ITD and industry
partners:
• Gerry Brown, (D1 Welder/fabricator); Pole modification/fabrication
• Roy Clark, (D1 Electrical/Lighting); Electrical work, pole fabrication
• Tom Chaney, (D1 Bonners Ferry POE Inspector); Project laborer
• Mike Rearden, (D1 TTP Sign and Striping Foreman); Base anchor bolt
anchors and template material
• Clint Roney, (D1 Bonners Ferry ITD shed); Backhoe work
• George Shutes, (D1 Bonners Ferry ITD shed Foreman); Project consulting
• Ron Morgan, (D1/D2 POE Area Supervisor); Flags and pulley parts,
project promotion and encouragement
• Dave Stoddard, Todd Chaney, Kody Francis, (D1 Sign and Striping); Pole
installation
• Philip Youngman, (D1 Bonners Ferry POE Senior Inspector); Project
manager, laborer
• Pat Carr, (Idaho POE Manager); Project promotion and encouragement
• Brian Wood (Wood’s Crushing & Hauling, of Sandpoint); Concrete donation
and pouring of pole base |
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