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May 31 |
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The graduation story, BFHS Class of 2014:
The Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2014
graduated today at the sun-soaked high school football
field. One hundred five students received
diplomas in the ceremony. |
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May 28 |
Live internet broadcast of graduation,
BFHS Class of 2014:
We want to make all aware who have a relative or
a friend graduating with the Bonners Ferry High
School Class of 2014--- our companion
 website,
boundarycountylive.com will be producing a live
broadcast of the entire
graduation ceremony on the internet, as it
happens.
Click on the headline above for the full
details. |
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Summer Food Service Program announced for
area children ages 1 - 18: The Idaho State Department of Education and
Boundary County School District 101 have
announced that the School District will be
participating this summer in the Summer Food
Service Program. Through this program, meals
will be provided to all children, ages 1 - 18,
without charge at various times and locations. |
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This week's Idaho Distinguished Student Award Winners include student from
Bonners Ferry High School: Every week the Idaho Dairy Council selects four
students from around the state of Idaho to honor
for their exceptional academic, athletic, and
civic contributions and achievements.
This week's group of four Distinguished Student
Award winners includes a senior from Bonners
Ferry High School, Gabrielle Munson. |
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School District invites all to meeting tonight
about special Magnet Program at Naples
Elementary: Boundary County School District 101 and the
administration and staff of Naples Elementary
School are inviting Boundary County parents and
students who may be interested in Naples'
School's Magnet Program to attend a special
meeting at the Naples School on Wednesday, May
28--this evening. |
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Abandoned cats needing help:
Caring People for Animals (CPA) needs the help
of some of our area cat lovers. You know who you
are. |
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May 24 |
Through extraordinary effort, new playground
nearing completion:
It's hectic, but it's organized . . . and
determined.
We are referring to the dawn-til-dusk effort
that has been going on all weekend down at the
Boundary County Fairgrounds to have the new
playground facilities ready for kid action by
this coming Monday, the Memorial Day Holiday.
Specifically, they want it done by the time the
Memorial Day Parade ends downtown, Which is now
about 36 hours away! |
Museum
takes crowd back in time, also announces
plans for Railroad Courtyard:
"All Aboard!" boomed the voice of the
 conductor.
And with that, the crowd at the Boundary County
Museum was taken back in time on a historic
journey, enjoying railroads and train rides from
past days in the county. |
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Valley View dessert auction raises funds for
bleachers: Valley View
Elementary School's annual Learning Fair /
Dessert Auction / Free Dinner was held Thursday
night in hopes of raising money towards new
bleachers for the Valley View gymnasium.
With 88 different desserts offered, how could
you go wrong? |
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May 23 |
Semi-trailer rolls down embankment in Naples
area auto accident earlier today
(May 23):
A semi-trailer and a pickup were involved in an
auto accident at approximately 9:30 a.m. today on
U.S. Highway 95 near the area of the Naples
Bridge / Schoolhouse Road. |
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Nineteen BNSF rail cars derail east of Bonners Ferry:
Nineteen BNSF Railway cars derailed from their
tracks near Crossport, just
east of Bonners Ferry at 1:55 a.m. on Thursday,
May 22. |
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May 22 |
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Construction coming up on
downtown Bonners Ferry bridges: Construction upgrades on the Kootenai River
Bridge on U.S. Highway 95 in
Bonners Ferry will begin soon, leading to
periodic lane closures, traffic
shifts, and even closure of the Main Street
bridge approach during part of
the construction period. The Arizona Street
Bridge (the highway bridge
that crosses over the railroad tracks near the
Kootenai River Inn) will
also see construction during the same time
frame, also with temporary lane
and traffic re-routing. |
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Corps of Engineers hosts Libby Dam public
information meeting in Bonners Ferry:
If you have always wanted to meet the guys
behind the operation of the
Libby Dam, this is your chance! The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers is
hosting a Libby Dam annual operations public
information meeting in Bonners
Ferry, Idaho. |
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Guess which town is Idaho's 52nd largest?
According to data released today by the U.S.
Census Bureau, Bonners Ferry
population estimate for 2013 was 2,473
residents, good for making Bonners
Ferry Idaho's 52nd largest town! |
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May 20 |
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ELECTION 2014: Final
Unofficial Boundary County election tallies are
now available--Click Here to review results.
We will continue to post
statewide and other results as they become
available to us. Thanks for your patience! |
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Local technician warns of another computer scam:
Newsbf recently posted an
article about a computer scam that has been
identified around the state of Idaho.
Josh Henderson, Service Technician at Boundary
Computer Radio Shack in Bonners Ferry, has
advised us of yet another scam he has seen in his
work that has affected our local area. |
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May 19 |
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Fourth of July Fireworks planned, donations
sought: Bonners Ferry has had
a great Fourth of July fireworks celebration for
the past few years. Plans are now being
made for this year's fireworks celebration. |
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Extra enforcement focus on seat belt law:
More than 75 Idaho law enforcement
agencies will participate in a high-visibility
mobilization effort with officers dedicating
extra hours to educate citizens and to strictly
enforce the state’s safety restraint law during
the 14-day period that includes Memorial Day. |
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Meeting for BFHS football players and prospects:
Although the first real, actual kickoff for
football isn't until late August, preparation
for this fall's season is kicking off soon, on
May 28. |
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May 16 |
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Museum summer season begins with railroad
program:
The Boundary County Museum is starting off its
summer schedule with a big museum event. |
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Read these two river stories below, you will
immediately be a local expert on our current
river situation! |
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RIVER
STORY 1: Increased Kootenai flows this week part
of sturgeon restoration effort: You may notice higher flows of the Kootenai
River over the next week or so. This planned
increase in river flow is just one part of a
program to encourage spawning and, in the long
run, improve populations of the Kootenai River's
endangered white sturgeon. |
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RIVER STORY 2: Water level of local rivers
rising, flooding not anticipated:
The Kootenai River has risen approximately four
feet over the past couple of days. Its current
level is about four feet below the river's minor
flood stage. |
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Bonners Ferry big car show coming in three
weeks: The Rod Benders Car
Club of Bonners Ferry, will hold their 14th
annual Borders Three Jamboree Car Show in
downtown Bonners Ferry, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., Saturday June 7. This is the largest
downtown Bonners Ferry event of the year. |
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May 15 |
Bonners Ferry police arrest juvenile bomb threat
suspect:
The Bonners Ferry Police Department announced
today the arrest of a 12 year old Boundary
County Middle School student in connection with
a handwritten bomb threat that cleared the
school's campus late yesterday afternoon. |
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May 13 |
Goslings consider the biggest leap of their
lives:
Great video from the
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Eagle Cam!
A pair of Canadian geese selected
the eagles' nest to raise their brood. The
Refuge's Eagle Cam captured this great video of
the recent day when those baby goslings leave
the nest. |
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Law
Enforcement Officers Memorial Week, 2014:
The Bonners Ferry Police Department announces
the week of May 12 as the nation-wide observance
of “Police Officers’ Memorial Week,” with a
ceremony taking place Thursday, May 15 in
Washington D.C. |
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May 12 |
Commissioners proclain May as Mental Health
Month in Boundary County: This May is Mental Health Month. NAMI Far North,
the Bo nner and Boundary County affiliate to the
National Alliance on Mental Illness, is raising
awareness of the role mental health plays in our
lives, and providing tips and resources so
anyone can take steps to promote good mental
health. |
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May 11 |
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Runners Ready--Kootenai River Run Coming Up:
The 2014 Kootenai River Run will be
held Saturday, June 21, at 9 a.m., with two runs
to choose from. |
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May 10 |
Click Here to take a look at our photos of
today's Boundary Community Hospital Health Fair
2014!
Big crowds at the Health Fair today . . . . |
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May 9 |
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Rivkin
places at State Forestry competition: Boundary County students competed at the 32nd
annual Idaho State Forestry Contest this past
Thursday, May 8, in Careywood, Idaho. And one
local student came back home with a third place
statewide finish. |
SCAM
ALERT: Do not renew your vehicle over the
telephone:
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is
warning of a recent telephone scam
involving vehicle-registration renewals and
reminds its customers that renewal
notifications are made only by mail. |
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Ready
for summer swimming in the City Pool?
Get ready for the City Pool to open for the
summer!
City workers are on the job now at the City
Swimming Pool, getting necessary repairs and
rejuvenations done so it will be ready for the
Summer of 2014. Read this story for
information on the pool opening, cost, and
swimming lessons. |
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Big
events coming up at the Refuge:
There is a lot of action going on these
days at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, the
peaceful and scenic perimeter drive, and the
wildlife and waterfowl one can admire on almost
any trip to the refuge, some upcoming big events
are planned. |
Idaho
Burn Permits required starting this Saturday,
May 10:
The Idaho Department of Lands is notifying all
Idahoans that beginning this Saturday, May 10,
fire safety burn permits are required for any
burning outside of city limits. |
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Senator to host Telephone-Townhall:
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will host his
second statewide tele-townhall meeting of 2014
and is encouraging Idahoans to participate. |
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May 8 |
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ISP releases information on yesterday's fatal
Highway 2 auto accident: The Idaho State Police is now releasing
information regarding the fatal automobile
accident that occurred yesterday, May 7, at
Milepost 67, near Sater's Auction on US Highway
2. |
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Kindergarten registration at Valley View on May
9: If you have a new kindergartener going to Valley
View Elementary this fall, Friday, May 9 is the
day to get them registered. |
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Naples Elementary Kindergarten Registration is
May 9: All future Naples
Elementary kindergarteners: head to the school
Friday, May 9 to register.Naples
Elementary Kindergarten Registration is May 9:
All future Naples Elementary
kindergarteners: head to the school Friday, May
9 to register. |
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May 6 |
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Fish
and Game live internet chat about fishing:
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has
scheduled an internet chat about fishing in
Idaho, and is inviting all who wish to
participate to join in. |
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May 6 |
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Customs and Border Protection looking for new
officers: If you know someone who might be interested in a
career with the U.S. Customs, let them know that
Customs is now hiring. U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, the agency responsible for
securing U.S. borders from all threats, is now
accepting applications nationwide to fill 2,000
additional officer positions at air, land and
sea ports across the country. |
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May 6 |
Health Fair and Fun Run Coming this Weekend: Ready for this year's Health Fair, sponsored by
Boundary Community Hospital?
Health advocates will fill over sixty booths at
this year's Health Fair sponsored by Boundary
Community Hospital on Saturday, May 10, 2014.
"The Health Fair is an event that we always look
forward to," said hospital administrator, Craig
A. Johnson. |
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May 6 |
Cattle dog needs help locating owners: This
pretty female Cattle Dog was picked up as a
stray just north of
McArthur Lake in Boundary County Idaho, and she
is now at Second Chance Animal Shelter in
Bonners Ferry. |
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May 5 |
Could the Kootenai or Moyie Rivers flood this
season? Do you have river plans for the summer?
Innertubing on the Moyie, perhaps? Rafting on
the Kootenai? Fishing? Swimming at Big Rock?
Or maybe you have farmland in the Kootenai
Valley.
We're going to talk rivers here, including Moyie
and Kootenai river levels, and the current
outlook for flooding on those rivers. |
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May 3 |
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County
Republicans to host candidate forum:
The Boundary County Republican Central Committee
has announced that they will host a candidates'
forum on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. at the
Kootenai River Inn. All Republican
candidates in Legislative District 1 and in
Boundary County have been invited to attend the
forum. |
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May 2 |
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Hospital Fun Run Coming May 10:
Boundary Community Hospital's annual
Fun Run in conjunction with the 2014 Health Fair
includes three races, all free and all fun: a
3K, 5K, and 10K. This year's Fun Run and Health
Fair is Saturday, May 10, 2014. |
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May 1 |
The
latest on the NewsBF website:
Thanks, Mike.
Mike Weland came to Bonners Ferry over 20 years
ago. After having worked in
the newspaper business in other areas, he
arrived here and employed his
skills with the Bonners Ferry Herald.
Turns out, he had a little more of an ambitious,
entrepreneurial streak in
him. |
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Fish and Game announces fish stocking schedule:
The Idaho Fish and Game Department has just
released their schedule for stocking fish in
various lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in the
Idaho Panhandle. Their schedule includes many of
our lakes right here in Boundary County. |
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Obituaries |
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Francis (Frank) S. Lippy:
September 4, 1922 ~ May 15, 2014 |
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Susan Leona Forrester:
January 22,1950 ~ May 22, 2014 |
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Dorice (Dottie) Leilani Urbin Thompson Bauman:
July 2, 1933 ~ May 22, 2014 |
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Karen
Elizabeth Pearson: May 28,
1940 ~ May 7, 2014 |
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Jennie Lee Star:
August 26, 1945 ~ May 7, 2014 |
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Lisa Leo Nash: November 28, 1958 ~ May 9, 2014 |
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Dennis Merrill Lincks,
December 11, 1950 ~ May 11, 2014 |
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Social |
Frederickson selected Student of the Month:
A
good sense of humor, down to earth, fun to be around, and an
appreci ation
of her community all apply to Kaprice Frederickson, Upsilon
Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Women Educators’ student of the
month.
Click on the headline of this story to learn more about this
student! |
Local young
women to perform with Majesty concert here: Two young women from Bonners Ferry are part of
the singing group Majesty, that will perform in
concert here on June 6.
Sara Owinyo and Caroline Martin, both raised in
Bonners Ferry, are with the Master's College
sponsored group from Santa Clarita, California.
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Jan Klopfenstein
retiring from hospital:
After almost 29 years of service at Boundary
Community Hospital, Jan Klopfenstein (Jan K),
will be retiring from her position as Social
Service Director. |
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Sports |
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June 14 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho:
Saturday June 14 is your chance to try fishing
for the first time, or dust off your rod and put
it back into use. It is Free Fishing Day in
Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game invites everyone
to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in
Idaho without a license. |
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Kokanee Catch Limit Increased on
Lake Pend Oreille: Anglers fishing Lake Pend Oreille will be
allowed to harvest more kokanee as a result of a
vote by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to
increase the limit there. |
Badger softball finishes strong in league
and district play: Let's go back in time t o Friday, April 25. The
Badgers hosted the visiting Troy Trojans for
Senior Night. All three seniors: MaKenzie Carle,
Brianna Reasoner and Arista Winey were honored
as well as the foreign exchange students Ale, Mint and Jin in addition to three seniors from
Troy. The Badgers had a standout
performance. |
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Badgers Advance to Championship Game, Add Three
to All-League Team:
The Bonners Ferry Badgers baseball team advanced
to the district championship game by defeating
the Priest River Spartans 6-1 in the first round
of Intermountain League tournament play Thursday
afternoon. |
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Idaho F&G Accepting Applications for
Controlled Hunt: Hunters
hoping to draw tags for big game controlled
hunts this fall should submit their applications
in the next few weeks, according to the Idaho
Department of Fish and Game. |
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Letters |
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That explains everything--it's the sturgeon!
So, what's wrong with this picture?
Last Friday as I awoke and went outside to greet
the morning, check on the horses and tend to the
calves, I was shocked to see . . . . |
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Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter:
On April 25th I traveled to Bonners Ferry for
the Boundary County "Capital for a Day." My
first Capital for a Day was held in Bonners
Ferry in 2007. |
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Heidi Boraski:
For those that
missed "that rainbow" May 5 at 7 p.m., I caught
a great photo of it. It was THE most amazing
double rainbow I have ever seen. |
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