Fletcher apologizing for school scare |
| June 12, 2013 |
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Jacob Fletcher, 12, Naples, and his parents have
been making the rounds in apologizing his for
phoning in two fake bomb threats to local
schools, and the young man is making some
lasting friends on the way. As part of his sentence, Fletcher is required to visit those most affected by his actions; Boundary County Sheriff Greg Sprungl, Bonners Ferry Police Chief Steve Benkula, the Bonners Ferry City Council, Boundary County Commissioners and the principal of each school disrupted by the calls. He met with county commissioners May 21. "I would like to apologize for what I've done, and for doing that to your kids and grandkids," he said contritely. Commissioner Lee Pinkerton told him he's on the right road. "You're a good young man and I want all young men like Mr. Fletcher to grow up to become good men," Pinkerton said. "This is the right step for you to take to become that good man and it's the first step. What's most important for you and others to know is that you're not alone, there are good people around to help us. It's more than saying sorry, it's acting on it and asking what can be done to keep on the right road." In addition to Commissioners Pinkerton and Walt Kirby (chairman Dinning was attending other duties), Sheriff's chief deputy Rich Stephens, county emergency manager Dave Kramer and clerk Glenda Poston were in attendance. "You're a good kid and not a monster the media can portray," Stephens told Jacob. "There are a good number of people in this room who can be your friend and help you in any way we can," Kirby said. "That's our job in life." "Whatever you do in life," Pinkerton added, "do the best you can." |