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This Week In History - May 16, 2024
Arrangements were about completed this morning for the big caravan of Bonners Ferry people which will journey to Porthill Sunday to attend the get-together picnic to be put on by Citizens of the Porthill-Copeland district. Arrangements on this end are Kootenai Valley Commercial Club composed of Chas. Spoor, D.C. MacDonald and W.C. Reid.
Pet Week Poster Contest winners announced by BFVC
BONNERS FERRY— Local kids were named winners of the National Pet Poster Contest by Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic. In first grade and in first place is Fia Wagner. In second grade, Hank Cordle took first, Eberly Pluid took second place and Remi Bartoe took third place. In third grade,...
BOPNW rehomes owls
COPELAND — Three great horned owls were recovered at Elk Mountain Farms after having trouble staying in a rickety nest. The young owlets were placed with a foster mother owl at the Birds of Prey Northwest facility in St. Maries.The group’s mission is to educate the public about birds of prey, through on-site and virtual live raptor presentations and other expanding outreach as well as provide medical treatment to injured, sick, and orphaned wild raptors before returning them to the wild.
Local fifth grader to race at Stateline Speedway
POST FALLS — It’s ready, set and go, for Caelem Stewart, a Valley View Elementary fifth grader, will be racing Saturday night at Stateline Speedway. He also will be visiting with Restorium residents and the community at a Sunday lunch event. The youth and his parents will be on hand from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Woodward cares about community's residents
It is known in the community that Jim Woodward understands emotional distress and has experience in helping his fellow community members. When my elderly friend, Lou Goodness, tragically lost his dog in a home accident, the frozen ground presented an obstacle to its burial. Jim, on his own accord, sent a crew member and equipment to take care of the job. Lou and I were very impressed with Jim's compassion, concern, and helping hand. I know he cares about the people in our community.
TRACK & FIELD: 12 Badgers named district champs
SPIRIT LAKE — A dozen Bonners Ferry track and field athletes earned district championship honors at the 3A IML district meet on Thursday and Friday. Twenty-three Badgers will advance to the 3A state championship in Middleton. Senior Eli Newell took first place in the 100m and 200m race, with...
Walk-a-thon for new shoes to local kids
BONNERS FERRY — Eli Pine, known by many locals as the man who walks, is again organizing a personal walk-a-thon to fundraise for shoes for area youths. Eli and his wife, Anna, manage Hope House, a local non-profit which assists individuals and families facing financial difficulties afford basic necessities. At the end of the summer, Hope House puts on the annual Back to School Bash, a community party where families can get needed school supplies and school clothing before school starts.
Herndon dedicated to protecting women and girls
I value the lives and health of women and especially those of the disfavored minority, unborn girls who will become the next generation of women. Therefore, I’m voting for Scott Herndon, because he has always acted to protect the lives and health of our next generation of girls and women.
BPA seeking scoping comments for KNWR floodplain reconnection project
KOOTENAI VALLEY — The Bonneville Power Administration is seeking comments to help determine issues that should be addressed in an environmental review for the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge floodplain reconnection project. BPA is proposing to fund the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho project to restore floodplain connectivity to the Kootenai...
Volunteers needed for flag planting for Memorial Day
BONNERS FERRY — The American Legion is calling for volunteers to help place American flags on veterans’ graves at Grandview Cemetery in remembrance of Memorial Day. American Legion officials will be placing flags Friday, May 24 at 5 p.m. and will meet up near the pavilion at the cemetery.
From the Archives - May 16, 2024
In This Week in History ~ 50 Years Ago: “New Chief of the Kootenai Indians, Bonners Ferry Band, is Moses Joseph. Moses Joseph was born near Mission Hill in the Kootenai Valley on April 12, 1903. He has lived his entire life here.”. Moses Osay Chiquiet Joseph, son of...
SOFTBALL: Badgers end season, Timberlake nabs fifth straight district title
SPIRIT LAKE — Bonners Ferry softball ended their season on Thursday, May 9 as Timberlake swept the 3A Intermountain League District 1 title in two games. Acacia Pecor struck out 10, walked one and pitched a two-hitter, and the top-seeded Timberlake Tigers beat the second-seeded Bonners Ferry Badgers 12-2 in six innings. Timberlake won its fifth straight district title, and 17th district title since 2000.
Community thanked for support
On behalf of the Jaylym Hayden family we would like to thank in our time of sorrow Dr. Ryan Gorman of Cornerstone Urgent Care and Family Medicine, Sunset Home, St. Ann's Catholic Church and all friends and family for the food, flowers and prayers. BILL HAYDEN. ROB and KIM PLUID.
Legals for May, 16 2024
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Case No: CV11-24-0120 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY THE ESTATE OF HELEN IRENE DIEZIGER, Plaintiff -vs- HELEN IRENE DIEZIGER FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST and JOHN DOES I-X, Defendants. TO: Helen Irene Dieziger Family Irrevocable Trust and John Does I-X, Defendants NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ESTATE OF HELEN IRENE DIEZIGER in the District Court in and for Boundary County, Idaho, Case No. CV11-24-0120. The nature of the claim against you is a quiet title and partition action by a claimed owner of the property as follows: Parcel 1: The South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 65 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian. Parcel 2: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter lying North of Highway 95, Section 26, Township 65 North, Range 1 East Boise Meridian. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 6452 Kootenai Street, #22, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805, phone: 208-267-5504 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorney at Kurt Schwab, Rathdrum & Post Falls Estate Planning, P.O. Box 1310, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED: April 17, 2024 GLENDA POSTON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By:/s/Della A Armstrong Deputy Telephone Number: 208-267-5504 Physical Address: 6452 Kootenai Street, #22, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 Legal#11396 AD#21981 April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2024 _________________________
BCH health fair and ‘Super’” fun run Saturday
BONNERS FERRY — Get free health service and bring out your inner superhero at this year’s Boundary Community Hospital 2024 health fair and fun run. The event is being held on Saturday, May 18, and begins at 9 a.m. at Boundary Community Hospital, 6640 Kaniksu St. The health...
Corps will increase Kootenai River flows for endangered sturgeon
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ water managers, along with federal, tribal and state fishery biologists determined spring run-off conditions in the Kootenai River and its tributaries warrant starting the required flow augmentation at Libby Dam for endangered Kootenai River white sturgeon downstream in Idaho and British Columbia. The flow augmentation operation entails increasing outflows to provide river conditions to potentially increase sturgeon spawning success in the lower Kootenai River. Outflows will increase May 14-21, as local Kootenai River tributaries downstream of the dam are forecasted to peak. Discharge from the dam will increase to full powerhouse capacity, about 25,000 cubic feet per...
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