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Boundary County Archives ~ November 2017 |
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November 30 |
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Third WarmHearts Winter Drive underway:
Columbia Bank is launching its third annual Warm
Hearts Winter Drive to benefit families and
individuals struggling with homelessness in the
northwest. The Bank plans to raise $225,000 and
more than 10,000 items of warm winter wear to
support more than 50 local homeless shelters. |
 North Idaho doctor gets 16 years in prison:
Dr. Rafael Beier, 63, of Kingston, was sentenced
Wednesday to 192 months in federal prison
followed by ten years of supervised release for
unlawfully distributing oxycodone and
hydrocodone, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis
announced. He will also pay a $63,000 fine and
to forfeit proceeds of $732,800. |
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November 29 |
 If suspicious of seasonal delivery drivers, call
cops:
A notice going around on social media giving a
Bonner County phone number to call if you see
suspicious seasonal UPS, FedEx or other delivery
drivers in private vehicles this holiday season
isn't quite correct. If you see suspicious
delivery drivers, no matter who they purport to
be working for, call local law enforcement. |
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Hanna Flats GNA open house set:
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is holding
an open house to share information and answer
questions on the Hanna Flats Good Neighbor
Authority Project on the Priest Lake Ranger
District. |
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Court dispositions and sheriff's log |
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November 28 |
 Naples Holiday Festival craft fair will be huge:
This year at the Naples Holiday Festival, an
event that will take over the town December 9
with fun events including but not limited to
crafts for kids, food booths, popcorn and movies
at the fire station, rides on the fire trucks,
Christmas trees for sale, ice skating if it's
cold enough ... and a
craft fair that is going to be bigger and better than ever! |
 Rotary learns about BFHS CTE programs:
The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry met today and
received a great treat as Kevin Dinning,
principal of Bonners Ferry High School, and
Jennifer Mackey, Advanced Opportunities
Counselor, spoke to members about the Career &
Technical Education certification programs
available at BFHS. It’s quite impressive,
members and guests learned, what the high school
offers. |
 4-H Know Your Government deadline extended:
Attention eighth and ninth graders! The deadline
to register for the Idaho 4-H Know Your
Government (KYG) Conference has been extended to
Friday, December 1. All age-eligible 4-H members
are encouraged to take advantage of a great
opportunity.
If you are interested or have questions, please
call Amy at the Boundary County Extension
Office, (208) 267-3235. |
 BCH Trees of Care to help BoCo
Backpacks: This year Boundary Community Hospital is
sponsoring Christmas Trees of Care in their
Outpatient Services Lobby, Emergency Waiting
Area and at Boundary Community Clinics for the
benefit of Boundary County children through the
BoCo Backpacks program. Special limited edition,
hand-crafted ornaments, created by Naples, Mt.
Hall and Valley View elementary school students,
will be available for a $5 suggested donation. |
 4-H Friday Friends looking for Greek mythology
tutor:
Help! 4-H Friday Friends needs a volunteer!
After a student's request, they are starting a
Greek Mythology study, and would love to have a
community member to help!
If you could go in for an hour or two, beginning
this Friday, and share any information, art or
just read a story having to do with Greek
mythology, your help would be gratefully
appreciated. |
 Holiday Spice at The Pearl Theater:
Add a little spice to your holidays by joining
the Boundary County Community Orchestra,
directed by Glenda Novinger, as The Pearl
Theater presents “Holiday Spice” at 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, for the orchestra’s holiday
music celebration. It’s best to arrive early, as
seating is limited to the first through the
doors. |
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Suicide hotline celebrates five years, launches
Crisis Chat:
The Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
celebrates five years of continuous operations
this week. ISPH launched on November 26, 2012,
and has grown steadily ever since, adding shifts
to achieve 24/7 phone response in 2014. |
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November 27 |
 Woman killed in Thanksgiving crash identified:
The Flathead County Coroner's office has
released the name of the woman who died in a
Thanksgiving night collision on Montana Highway 35 north
of Creston.
Initially thought to be from Troy, she is
Frankie Elaine Sizemore, 28, Columbia Falls,
Montana. |
 Looking for a
few Pearl techs:
Most people in Boundary County have heard of The
Pearl Theater, and many of you support it by
attending incredible shows and events at its
unique venue on Ash Street. But few realize that there is
another way to get involved with The Pearl,
while making a bit of cash ... |
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U of I Master Gardener course coming in January:
Interested in learning more about growing plants
in Boundary County? The University of Idaho's
Master Gardener course will begin in mid-January
and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
1 to 4 p.m. at the UI Extension Office in
Bonners Ferry. |
 Outdoor Idaho explores Pioneer Mountains:
Positioned between glamorous Sun Valley and
desolate Craters of the Moon, the Pioneer
Mountains are, for many, just a blank spot on
the map. This year the Outdoor Idaho crew set
out to change that, exploring the valleys and
the highest peaks throughout the seasons. "Into
the Pioneers" airs at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 3. |
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November 26 |
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Washington man killed in freak Highway 95
accident:
A Washington man was killed in a tragic freak
accident this afternoon on Highway 95 near
Sagle. According to Idaho State Police, Charles
Jungblom, 70, Davenport, was killed when another
vehicle hit a deer, launching into the
windshield of the vehicle Junblom was riding in. |
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Forest Legacy gains over 5,000 acres:
The Idaho State Land Board unanimously approved
the purchase of conservation easements on eight
parcels of land in Boundary County under the
Forest Legacy program, allowing the properties
remain as working forest under private
ownership. |
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Schweitzer open despite warm, wet weather:
A nice and calm sky greets us this Sunday
morning. There is a chance of a little more wet
weather today before the colder temps roll back
into the area next week to get us geared up for
daily skiing starting on December 1!
Schweitzer Snow Report |
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November 25 |
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Troy woman killed in Thanksgiving crash:
A 26-year-old Troy woman was killed in a
two-vehicle crash Thanksgiving night in Flathead
County near Kalispell. The names of those
involved have not been released and the crash
remains under investigation. |
 Bigger is a better propaganda machine:
After spending 60-plus years shuffling around
the world knowing that I'll never be able to
reach anything on any top shelf, I've grown used
to the idea that midgets had nothing to do with
designing the world. Musings from Moyieboy,
by Ken Carpenter |
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November 24 |
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It's official - Santa says Christmas season is
here! |
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visit to Bonners Ferry 2017 was a
complete success with roughly 160
children in attendance! The Bonners
Ferry Chamber alone could not have
planned this event alone and they want
to provide several community members an
outstanding thank you for all of their
help! |
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 Troy Schools get boost from local business:
It is terrible when you write something nice
about a Boundary County business and then you
have to turn around, the very same day, and
write something nice all over again!
Superintendent Jacob Francom says Troy Public
Schools are grateful for an annual $500 grant
the district was recently awarded, funded by the Three Mile Corner Store & Cafe. |
 Sandpoint
teen still missing after a week:
Jeannie Lunde, Sandpoint, posted today that her
step son, Austin Smith, 14, is still missing
after over a week. He was last spotted in Old
Town, and is believed to be trying to head to
California. If anyone knows of this child’s
whereabouts please call Bonner County Sheriff's
dispatch at (208) 263-8417, or Sandpoint Police
at (208) 265-1482. UPDATE:
Found safe! |
 A Thanksgiving run, a Thanksgiving feast:
For some, Thanksgiving is a day in the kitchen,
the savory and spicy smells filling the air for
hours before the feast is brought to the table.
For others, it's being with family and friends.
For some, though, it's about serving others, and
two annual Thanksgiving events, the Turkey Trot
and the free Thanksgiving dinner at Three Mile
Cafe, epitomize the latter. |
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Sustainable small farm course offered:
A "Starting Your Sustainable Small Farm in Idaho
Short Course" series of classes will be offered
in January in eight Idaho towns, including
Bonners Ferry! This course helps new and
aspiring farmers take the first steps toward
setting goals, assessing resources available and
exploring enterprises that are the best fit for
you and your land. |
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November 23 |
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The calm before Santa! |
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| Georgia Mae
Plaza was calm and serene this
Thanksgiving morning, in spite of the
welcoming ginger bread town created by
Barb LePoidevan and friends in
anticipation of Santa's arrival on
Friday. Darryl and Kathy Nitta, Spokane,
are enjoying an "empty nest" visit to
Bonners Ferry along with their dog,
Foster, and they took advantage of the
serenity to walk through today and enjoy
the display! The scene will be quite
different come 4 p.m. Friday when Santa
is scheduled to arrive! |
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Wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m.:
The National Weather Service has issued a wind
advisory for much of North Idaho, including
Boundary County, in effect until 6 p.m. today.
West to southwest winds of 10 to 20 miles per
hour, with gusts of 45 to 55 miles per hour
accompanied by a line of showers and
thunderstorms are expected to develop between 1
and 6 p.m. |
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One dead, several injured in Thanksgiving-eve collision:
Updated:
Two North Idaho families are in the hospital
after a head-on collision on about two miles
south of Sagle at around 6:39 p.m. on the eve of
Thanksgiving Wednesday. At 11:40 a.m., the Idaho
State Police reissued their press release,
reporting that James Moore died of his injuries
this morning. |
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November 22 |
~ Local family involved in Bonner County
collision ~
NewsBF has confirmed
that one of the vehicles involved in a two-car
collision earlier tonight near Sagle belongs to
a Boundary County family, and that there are
injuries, some serious, but none considered life
threatening. The family appreciates the prayers
and thoughts of the community, and requests
privacy as they pull together to face this
crisis. Thank you. |
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Tree of Memorial Light remembrance slated:
Everyone is invited to the Bonner General Health
Hospice Tree of Memorial Light Ceremony, taking
place in Bonners Ferry at 4 p.m. Sunday,
December 3. |
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Blanchard woman treated after I-90 crash:
A semi driver attempting a lane change near mile
11 on I-90 in Coeur d'Alene this morning sent a
Blanchard woman to the hospital and shut down
the eastbound lane for about four hours. |
 Scott asks residents to learn more about
proposed silica smelter:
Idaho District 1 Representative Heather Scott
recently sent her Bonner County constituents a
letter alerting them to plans by a Canadian
corporation to establish a silica smelter plant
on land straddling the Bonner County, Idaho, and
Pend Oreille County, Washington, between Oldtown
and Newport, and encouraging those interested to
a public meeting to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday,
November 29, in Newport. |
 County business featured in regional journal:
Clark Fairchild's picture is big and bold in
today's issue of Spokane's Journal of Business,
with him standing in front of a snow-covered
mound of the chips that make up the North Idaho
Energy Logs made right here in Boundary County. |
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Weather spotter training offered:
The National Weather Service is partnering with
Boundary County Emergency Management to offer a
free weather spotter training class from 6 to 8
p.m. Tuesday, November 28, at the former
National Guard Armory, 6566 Main Street, Bonners
Ferry. |
 Two horses awaiting owner at Moose Valley: These two were found this morning
across Highway 95 from Moose Valley
Farms, a bay mare and a sorrel bald
faced mare. If you know who belongs to
them, please contact Moose Valley Farms
via Facebook or at (208) 267-5108. |
 Gabi is missing in Camp Nine area:
Paula's bird brain has gone chasing the deer!
She's sure she's wet and cold out there, peering
into a warm family's window, wondering how to
get home. Please help her find us again!
She lives just past Camp Nine Road and answers
to the name of Gabi. She was wearing a black
collar with a little black box on it.
UPDATE: Sadly, Gabi was taken home and
laid to rest. Our condolences to Paula and her
family. |
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Court dispositions and sheriff's log |
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November 21 |
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Bonners Ferry FFA
a National Two Star
Chapter! |
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| The Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter has been
recognized as a Two Star Chapter in the 2017
National Chapter Award Program from the National
FFA Organization.
The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters
from throughout the country that actively
implement the mission and strategies of the
organization.
Click
here to read more! |
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 Katka Face Road is reopened: The road closure that has been in
place on Forest Service Road #314 Katka
Face Road in Boundary County has been
rescinded. The repairs are complete and
the popular road leading to many
recreation areas is now open. For
additional information, please contact
the Bonners Ferry Ranger District at
208-267-5561. |
 CdA
man facing prison after running from traffic
stop:
A common but illegal left turn, a man afraid of
his outstanding warrants and worst-case mental
images of an unknown
felon on the loose all crashed together Sunday
afternoon, leading to a usually peaceful
neighborhood becoming the scene of a nearly
five-hour manhunt. |
 Rotary buys turkeys for food bank:
Once again, Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry heard
from the Community Action Partnership Bonners
Ferry, the food bank, that they were in need of
turkeys for Thanksgiving baskets for local
families.
Representatives from the Rotary Club gathered to
help purchase and transport 50 turkeys toward
this need. |
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little chickadee ain't no bird brain:
You commonly see them flitting about, the small,
perky black and gray birds with the black hat
and bib. A bird almost universally considered
“cute” thanks to its oversized round head, tiny
body, and curiosity about everything, including
humans. Quick to find the bird feeders we love
to set out, the black-capped chickadee is one of
the first birds many of us become familiar with.
And scientists are finding out that these
remarkable little creatures ain't just another
bird brain! |
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BNSF helps Bonner County EMS with ASAP ambulance:
The rugged terrain of northern Idaho can provide
some challenges for first responders. With help
from the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway
Foundation, Bonner County EMS was recently able to
purchase an ASAP all terrain off-road ambulance. |
 First known interstellar visitor drops by:
A few weeks ago, EarthSky reported on a small
object visiting from beyond our solar system.
Now astronomers have scrutinized data from this
object, which has been given the name "'Oumuamua,"
and which must have traveled through space for
millions of years before its chance encounter
with our star system. |
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November 20 |
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Idahoans invited to state tree lighting ceremony:
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and First Lady Lori
Otter invite everyone to join them on the
evening of Monday, November 27, for a
celebration of the holiday season at the
ceremonial lighting of Idaho’s Capitol Christmas
Tree. |
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NewsBF proving itself
an important news source:
If you wonder about the effectiveness of News
Bonners Ferry as a source of news, the North
Hill manhunt of Sunday evening might hold some
answers. Unlike traditional news media, such as
radio, television and newspaper, most of which,
incidentally, also have websites, NewsBF is
geared to take advantage of the internet to get
accurate breaking news out as a situation
develops, in real time, allowing the reader to
take action in time to make a difference. By
editor Mike Weland |
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Blood center faces holiday donation drop:
The Inland Northwest Blood Center is challenging
its residents to help make up for a large
decrease in blood donations expected during the
holiday season, and there are two drives taking
place in Bonners Ferry this week so residents
here can take part. |
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Important dates for Medicare beneficiaries:
The Idaho Department of Insurance would like to
remind Medicare beneficiaries who are under the
age of 65 that they are eligible to purchase a
Medicare Supplement, also known as Medigap,
policy with an effective date of January 1. |
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Be careful not to sit on your bunions:
There is no more frightening threat you could
make to a kid than “ You behave or you will have
to massage your Grandma’s bunions!” My own
stomach still flip-flops at the thought of it.
Musings from Moyieboy, by Ken Carpenter |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, September 5 |
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Bonners Ferry Special City Council minutes,
September 12 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, September 19 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, October 3 |
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Bonners Ferry City Council minutes, October 17 |
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November 19 |
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Search underway on North Hill:
Law enforcement personnel are continuing the
search for a man believed to have a nation-wide
no-bond felony warrant for his arrest after the
individual bailed out of a vehicle sought by
Idaho State Police at about 4 p.m. today on the
North Hill and has so far evaded those searching
the area around the Boundary County Landfill.
The suspect has been apprehended. |
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November 18 |
 It's beginning to look like the holidays are
here! The one day of the year you
can almost guarantee a traffic jam on the
normally placid Moon Shadow Road is on the
Saturday before Thanksgiving, when the
congregation at the Kootenai Valley Mennonite
Church put on their annual Holiday Craft and
Bake Sale. And today, the Mennonite congregation
weren't the only ones making it feel that the
holidays have arrived in Boundary County! A
NewsBF pictorial |
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Second semester of Classical Conversations to
begin:
Home schoolers interested in the classical
approach to education might consider Classical
Conversations as the second semester begins
January 10.
An informational meeting to share more about the
programs with interested parents will be held on
Friday, December 1. |
 BCMS has plenty to be thankful for:
First let me say happy Thanksgiving to all of
you out there. We appreciate and are thankful
for the support we get from this community every
day. We strive to help give back when we can and
though we probably don’t say it enough, Thank
You! By Principal David Miles II |
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Schweitzer opening earliest in 20 years:
It's opening day at Schweitzer Mountain Resort,
and they are off to a great start this season
with the earliest opening they've had in 20
years! The mountain is in good shape with the
recent snow fall and all the work our snow
making and grooming crew has been doing. |
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November 17 |
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Free 'Cyberbu//y' showing and forum slated:
The Boundary County Human Rights Task Force is
presenting a film and forum to address the
serious issue of cyber-bullying at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 30, at the Becker Auditorium
at Bonners Ferry High School. |
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November 16 |
 Please send me
your news!
A lot of people tell me they're surprised and
pleased to find news of their organization that
I've picked up from a website or on Facebook, or
found on a poster on a wall downtown. I will
keep looking and sharing, but instead of waiting
for me to find it, why not make sure I get it
by sending it to me? |
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lot to be thankful for at Mt. Hall Elementary:
Greetings from up north! We have snow on the
playground and the first progress reports have
been sent home for the year. We made it halfway
through the first trimester, and our students
and staff have been working hard. By Principal Lisa Iverson |
 Bonners
Ferry FFA members celebrate Ag Days:
On Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, members
of the Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter took a bus down
to the University of Idaho in Moscow for Ag
Days. The adventures and activities started the
minute the bus parked on campus. By Katelyn Hutchinson
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 Locals to take part in 118th Audubon bird count:
Local bird lovers will be getting together for
an early breakfast on Thursday, December 28, and
then scatter to all corners of the county to
take part in the 118th annual Audubon Society
Christmas Bird Count. |
 Extended holiday hours for Christmas tree permit
sales:
In order to accommodate members of the public
who may wish to purchase a Christmas tree permit
on the weekend, the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger
District’s Fernan Office will be open from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 2, and
Saturday, December 9. |
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November 15 |
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Expect yucky, slick roads Thursday morning:
Get ready for a mixed bag of weather, as a
system brings rain, freezing rain and mountain
snow to Boundary and Bonner Counties in Idaho
and Pend Oreille County, Washington, and rain,
yuck and slop to points south tonight. |
 Meet the sawyer who cut the Capitol Christmas
Tree:
Meet the local sawyer who was selected earlier
this month to cut the 2017 U.S. Capitol
Christmas Tree, which is now on its way east to
Washington, D.C. Kootenai Forest Supervisor
Chris Savage selected Pete Tallmadge of Troy
with the honor. |
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Idaho fraud victims can seek compensation:
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced
Tuesday that Idahoans who sent money to scammers
through Western Union’s wire transfer service
may be eligible for compensation from the U.S.
Department of Justice’s Victim Asset Recovery
Program. |
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November 14 |
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Timber thieves have law on their trail:
Boundary County law enforcement officers would
like to send out a stern warning to those who
are apparently visiting logging sites around
Boundary County, finding unmanned log decks and
helping themselves to the fruits of someone
else's labor. |
 Calling all socks!
You've heard of coat drives, maybe even hat or
mitten drives, but Valley View Elementary is
trying something new to ensure that those in
need don't suffer cold tootsies this winter;
they are holding their first ever Sock Drive!
Donations of new socks only, preferably warm,
toasty new socks, can be dropped in a drop box
that will be in the entry of Valley View
Elementary November 26 through December 9. |
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Court dispositions and sheriff's log |
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November 13 |
 Mt. Hall students salute our veterans:
Patriotism is still alive and well at Mr. Hall
Grade School! On November 13, approximately 25
veterans were treated to a delightful and
charming Veterans Day salute by the students of
this school.
Upon my arrival at Mt. Hall, I was greeted by
Principal Lisa Iverson. She graciously asked if
there was anything she could do or provide for
me. By Mike Ashby |
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November 11 |
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Unsettled weather predicted in the week ahead:
According to the National Weather Service, a
very active weather pattern will envelope the
region beginning Monday and continue through the
week with frequent periods of mostly valley rain
and mountain snow. |
 Thank you for your service:
At 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, 99
years after the guns of World War I fell silent,
a crowd gathered in Veterans Memorial Park
outside the library in Bonners Ferry and
remembered the honor and the sacrifice of those
among us who, at one time, took an oath "that I
will support and defend the Constitution of the
United States against all enemies, foreign and
domestic." A NewsBF pictorial |
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Democrat House Party a fun success:
More than 30 people from across the county, from
Porthill to Naples, dropped in on the Democratic
House Party for Puerto Rico at Debbie Flory's
house on Tuesday, raising over $400 to be
donated to
World Central Kitchen. |
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Schweitzer kicking off season November 18:
Thanks to consistent temperatures for snow
making and some significant early natural
snowfall, Schweitzer Mountain Resort is pleased
to announce the start of the 2017/18 season on
Saturday, November 18. |
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November 10 |
 Family coping with sudden loss as holidays draw
nigh:
A young man died unexpectedly in Bonners Ferry
Friday, leaving his wife and two children in
mourning and facing costs they should not have
to face at a time, with the holidays so close at
hand, that they should be rejoicing. The reality
of what's befallen them has yet to set in, but
Bonnie's sister is asking all the family's
friends to help with funeral costs and to help
them put their lives back together.
Updated with service notice |
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BCMS Leadership Class says thank you, veterans:
The Boundary County Middle School
Leadership Class extends a big thank you
to the veterans who came and spoke to
their advisory classes today, and to the
students, who were very respectful and
participated and wore red, white and
blue! |
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November 9 |
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Rural health in Boundary County:
Across America, rural settings allow for a
simpler way of life. However, when it comes to
health care, rural health clinics are anything
but simple. The Rural Health Services Act of
1977 has helped bring healthcare providers to
rural areas, meeting the needs of families that
would otherwise not have access to care. By Jeannie Harkness |
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Mark Fenton to speak of more active Bonners
Ferry:
The city of Bonners Ferry is pleased to bring
Mark Fenton to our community Monday and Tuesday
at the Kootenai River Inn to discuss public
health trends and ways to combat childhood
obesity in our community.
Space is limited and you need to register by 5
p.m. today. |
 The incredible shrinking bladder:
Age can be a funny thing, if it doesn’t drive
you nuts. Take the bladder, for instance. In my
case, please, take it and replace it with a
football or something. It has shrunk to the size
of a toad’s eyeball.
Such was not always the case. Musings from
Moyieboy by Ken Carpenter |
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Moyie Springs City Council Minutes, October 4 |
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November 8 |
 Women in Agriculture Conference here soon:
The 2017 Women in Agriculture Conference will
offer women in Washington, Idaho, Oregon,
Montana and Alaska a unique opportunity to
gather in 40 different locations for a one-day
event featuring knowledgeable speakers,
inspiring stories, networking with other
producers and practical advice for learning new
skills. |
 'Electrofrogging' clears way for climate
adaptation grant:
An invasive frog in the wetlands of North Idaho
is triggering climate related habitat work in
Boundary County. In recent years, warm
temperature loving American bullfrogs have been
making their way north along the Kootenai River
Valley toward the Boundary-Smith Creek Wildlife
Management Area (BSCWMA) near the US-Canadian
border. |
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Sloppy weather expected:
The National Weather Service has issued a winter
weather advisory for mixed precipitation, in
effect from 10 p.m. today through noon Thursday.
Total valley snow accumulations of up to two
inches are expected. |
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November 7 |
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Thompson to join Bonners Ferry City Council:
Val Thompson garnered 154 votes to incumbent Ken
Toline's 50 votes to take a two year seat on the
Bonners Ferry City Council, and in Moyie
Springs, Geoff Hollenbeck was the top vote
getter with 37 and Stephen E. Economu garnered
29 votes to fill two vacancies on the Moyie
Springs City Council. |
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Gearing up for the Festival of Hearts:
The 2018 Fry Healthcare Foundation's Festival of
Hearts takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, February
10, at the Kootenai River Inn.
The Festival of Hearts is the foundation's major
fundraising event of the year to raise funds for
Boundary Community Hospital. |
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Bestowing honor on Idahoans:
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter unveiled a new
public service advertising campaign today
seeking nominations for the highest civilian
honor the State of Idaho bestows on its
citizens. |
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Court dispositions and sheriff's log |
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November 6 |
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Friends of the KNWR to hold annual meeting:
The annual meeting of the Friends of the
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge will be held
in the refuge education barn at noon Tuesday,
November 14, and they'd love to have your input! |
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RCC honors vets as Back Adit plays The Pearl:
Looking for a way to honor and entertain your
local heroes? Bring them to The Pearl this
Veteran’s Day to see Back Adit! The show starts
at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 11. Rawlings
Community Counseling sponsors all veterans for
this show, offsetting regular ticket prices for
our community’s veterans. |
 Local Marines to celebrate 242nd birthday:
They are the few, the proud. The U.S. Marines. A
group, perhaps more than any other, that
epitomizes loyalty, honor, service. A group
that, once you join and serve, you are
forevermore a part of. On Friday, November 10,
the Corps celebrates its 242nd birthday, and all
Boundary County Marines are invited and
encouraged to attend this year's Marine Corps
Ball, to be held at the Kootenai River Inn. |
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Flags half staff to honor victims of Texas
shootings:
We are deeply saddened by the shooting in
Sutherland Springs, Texas, which took the lives
of more than 25 innocent victims while they were
attending church. As we mourn the victims of
this unprovoked act of violence, we pray for
healing and comfort for all the family members
and loved ones who are grieving. |
 Idaho Family Reading Week just ahead:
Idaho Family Reading Week starts next week,
November 13-16, and Valley View Elementary has a
full week of activities planned to get your
family reading. Their theme of “Tell me a tale”
will inspire children to write their own stories
and read them to classes. |
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November 4 |
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Winter weather advisory for snow continues:
The National Weather Service has issued a winter
weather advisory for continued snow, effective
from 4 a.m. Sunday through 4 a.m. Monday in
North Idaho and northeast Washington.
An additional two to four inches of snow is
expected to fall during that period in the lower
elevations, with up to seven more inches falling
in the mountains. |
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ISP offering winter driving class:
The Idaho State Police will be holding a Road
Safe Class for the 2017/2018 winter driving
season from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, November
11, at the Idaho State Police District 1 Office,
W615 Wilbur Avenue, Coeur d'Alene. |
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November 3 |
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Collision on icy road claims Bonners Ferry woman:
A Bonners Ferry woman died today in a
two-vehicle collision with a semi in Bonner
County caused by slick roads. |
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Care-N-Share Christmas season is here:
Care-N-Share Christmas is on its 35th year of
helping insure the children of our community
have a wonderful Christmas! If you or someone
you know will be needing help this Christmas,
applications are now available. |
 Badger Band Notes:
letter, schedule and permission slip were sent
home for Gathering of the Bands this week.
Chaperones are needed, please contact Mrs. Hanna
if you are available to travel with us on
Wednesday, November 15, to North Idaho College
in Coeur d’Alene. Excerpts from The BFHS Band November Newsletter |
 Christmas tree season on the IPNF:
It is soon to be the most wonderful time of year
to visit the Idaho Panhandle National Forests
and find the perfect Christmas tree! Individual
Christmas tree permits are $5 each and are
available at the U.S. Forest Service supervisor
or district offices. |
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Public comment sought for
state insurance waiver: The Idaho
Department of Insurance intends to apply to the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and
to the United States Department of the Treasury
for a Section 1332 State Innovation waiver on or
about January 5, 2018. Public comments will be
accepted until December 15. |
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November 2 |
 Winter driving conditions are here
to stay:
The Bonners Ferry Police Department wants to
remind everyone on Inland Northwest roads,
especially those here in Boundary County, that
driving conditions are bad and getting worse!
Temperatures are dropping below freezing in most
areas and the snow and slush from the day's
precipitation is freezing, with more heavy snow
expected through tonight and into morning. |
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Winter conditions expected to make travel
difficult:
A winter storm warning remains in effect until
11 a.m., and as the system develops, the outlook
continues to grow more grim for those who are
traveling in North Idaho and northeastern
Washington.
Mountain snow and valley rain and snow will
change to all snow by this evening. Heavy
accumulations are expected north of Deer Park
and Athol. |
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Local Democrats hosting party for Puerto Rico:
he Boundary County Democrats will hold a House
Party to Benefit Puerto Rico on Tuesday,
November 7, at Debbie Flory’s place in Bonners
Ferry. This is a community event and everyone is
welcome to join and raise funds to support
recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. |
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Grizzly gates to be opened
for season soon:
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests will be
reopening several forest gates in grizzly bear
management units in coming weeks. Gates should
open, depending on weather conditions and
available personnel, November 16 in the Selkirk
Mountains and December 1 in the Purcell and
Cabinet Mountains. |
 Budding pilots encouraged to apply:
After another summer flipping huckleberry
pancakes and enjoying great company, local Experimental Aircraft
Association EAA Chapter 757 is seeking pilot
training scholarship applications. The Chapter
held monthly Pancake Breakfasts from May through
September to raise funds for flight training
scholarships. |
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Hire a Vet event set in Post Falls:
The Idaho Department of Labor's Kootenai County
office will host a Hire a Veteran event from 10
a.m. to noon Wednesday, November 8, at N600
Thornton Street, Post Falls. |
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Cruz backs Labrador's gubernatorial bid:
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz announced Wednesday he is
endorsing Raúl Labrador’s bid to become Idaho’s
next governor.
“I’ve worked closely with Raúl Labrador over the
past few years to advance conservative policies
for our country ..." |
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November 1 |
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Winter storm warning issued for snow:
The National Weather Service has issued a winter
storm warning for heavy snow, in effect from 5
a.m. Thursday to 11 a.m. Friday. Plan on
difficult travel conditions, including during
the evening commute on Thursday. Total snow
accumulations of four to eight inches in the
valleys, with mountain accumulations up to 17
inches, are expected. |
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Cleanup Week coming to Bonners Ferry:
The Bonners Ferry City Street Department will
pick up yard waste from the front curb side of
residences and businesses during the week of
November 6 through November 13. |
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Say
hello to Emma Lynn: Emma Lynn and was born in
Sandpoint October 29 Jackie and Chris Pierce, Bonners Ferry. She
joins big brother Gabe and sister Abby. She weighed six pounds,
nine ounces and she was 19 inches long.
Josh Knaggs BCSD Certified Employee of the Month:
It is an honor to recognize Mr. Josh Knaggs as
the Certified Employee of the Month for October
2017. Mr. Knaggs is a versatile person to have
in a school. He is the art teacher at Bonners Ferry High School,
and he is starting to round the corner toward a decade of
service at BFHS.
Elijah Parlow is Badger Awesome!
I would like to recognize Elijah Parlow as an exceptional
learner. He arrives to class daily with a smile and ready to
work. His fine-tuning can easily be overlooked as he diligently
answers his questions and checks them himself, while
periodically stopping to help the students around him. By
Rachel Wheatley
Badger Awesome Student of the Week
is Miranda Wenk:
Miranda Wenk, a senior at BFHS, is a great
student dedicated to her school. When she isn’t
playing sports of her own, she goes to all the
games she can and cheers on her fellow Badgers.
Not only is she a phenomenal “cheerleader,” but Miranda excels
academically.
BFWC has good showing at Bigfoot Battle:
Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club placed 24th out of
120 teams at the USA Wrestling Bigfoot battle
tournament. Eli Richards led the way by taking
first in the 130 pound Middle school division,
scoring 26 team points.
Lady Badgers open season with a win:
"It was fun," Badger coach Travis Hinthorn said
of their season opener tonight. "We got a little
wild later in the game, but we'll calm down as
the season goes on." Despite opening game
rambunctiousness, the Badgers did what they set
out to do, earning an opening game win over the
visiting St. Maries Lumberjacks, 53-42. 
BF Wrestling Club wraps season:
The
Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club had their end of
the season potluck Monday night. The kids
finished the season strong with many medals and
ribbons won. They even won the Battle of the
North tournament and received a trophy.
Members Dalton Regehr, Marcus Regehr and Aiden
Dodd went undefeated this season.
Jordan back on the 'Dirty Dozen:'
Last week we had an all district one coaches
meeting where we selected what we call the
“Dirty Dozen,” which is essentially our
All-District 1 Idaho Cross Country team. By Coach Tyler Warner
Julia Cummings brings home first Badger state
swim title:
Badger swimmer Julia Cummings traveled to Boise
Thursday for the 2017 Idaho High School Swimming
State Championships, and brought home Bonners
Ferry High School's first and so far only Idaho
state swimming title.
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