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January 27 |
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Two weeks of
Tuesday's Trouble: Elaine Wheeler took it all in week
16 of Tuesday’s Trouble ladies league bowling; high scratch game
201, high scratch series 463, high handicap game 264 and high
handicap series 652. Regina Colby got second high scratch game
170, second high scratch series 426, second high handicap game 237
and third high handicap series 633. |
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January 20 |
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KV Rifle &
Pistol Club indoor season underway: The Kootenai
Valley Rifle and Pistol Club and Junior Rifle Club’s indoor
competitive shooting seasons are underway! The clubs compete in
area matches and with more distant clubs through a tournament
where scores shot on our home range are compiled via email. The
Junior Rifle Club is active in promoting marksmanship, competitive
target shooting and safe gun handling. |
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January 9 |
 Smallmouth
bass state record falls once more: It was a typical
cold, December day in central Idaho with rain down low and snow in
the mountains. While many anglers might have been thinking about
ice-fishing, winter steelhead or even putting a fresh coat of wax
on their skis and hitting the slopes, Joey Walton had other plans:
big smallmouth bass. Knowing he had to make the long run across
the reservoir, he set out early in search of a trophy. |
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December 30 |
 Second
year for Kootenai River Angler Science Program: For
some, winter is a time to hibernate in the comfort of a warm home,
enjoying a hot drink by a crackling fire. For others, winter
offers a unique opportunity to try their hand at landing the
native and once rare burbot in the Kootenai River. Referred to by
some as the Kootenai leopard or ling cod, burbot in the Kootenai
River are once again being pursued by anglers. |
 Why
you shouldn't feed backyard deer: The hardship of
winter motivates some well-meaning people to set out food for
deer. The truth is, they’re wild animals adapted to winter, and
feeding them can quickly create a variety of problems
significantly affecting their health and survival. Despite good
intentions, supplemental feeding of deer often harms them,
frequently resulting in their death. |
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December 28 |
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Konek tops
Tuesday's Trouble week 15: Kathy Konek got high
scratch game 175, high scratch series 466, second high handicap
game 243 and second high handicap series 670 in week 15 of
Tuesday's Trouble ladies bowling. Alice VanGundy got second high
scratch game 161 and second high scratch series 462. Donna Kent
got third high scratch game 150, third high scratch series 442 and
third high handicap series 658. |
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December 21 |
 Claybusters
not slowed down by weather: It was 12 degrees and
snowing on Saturday, and still the intrepid Bonners Ferry High
School shooting team, Duke's Claybusters, were out on their
Highway 2 home range, breaking clay and honing their skills.
Firing at 50 clay disks 4 5/16 inches in diameter launched at
about 45 miles per hour, this week's top scorers were ... |
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December 19 |
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Tuesday's Trouble
weeks 13-14 in the books: Sheila Benson took it all
in week 13 of Tuesday’s Trouble ladies league bowling at AJ’s
Lanes; high scratch game 166, high scratch series 441, high
handicap game 233 and high handicap series 642. Kathy Konek got
second high scratch game 157, third high scratch series 416,
second high handicap game 228 and third high handicap series 629. |
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December 11 |
 Claybusters
brave inclement weather to go shooting: It was a cool
day for practice Saturday as it was 29-degrees, the wind was
swirling and it was snowing so hard it was very hard to see the
targets, but that didn't stop Bonners Ferry's Duke's Claybusters
from spending time on the range to get in some practice. |
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December 9 |
| District champions
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| The Boundary County Middle School wrestling team
edged Kellogg by one point Thursday to earn the district
championship! |
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December 6 |
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Sapphires sparkle
in week 12 of Tuesday’s Trouble: Carolyn McNeill got
high scratch game 193, second high scratch series 442, high
handicap game 263 and second high handicap series 652 in week 12
of Tuesday’s Trouble ladies bowling at AJ’s Lanes. Elaine Wheeler
got second high scratch game 169, high scratch series 469 and high
handicap series 655, Sheila Benson and Michelle Sweet tied for
third high scratch game 168 and Michelle got second high handicap
game 241. |
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November 30 |
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Denise Chrichton
rocks Tuesday's Trouble: Denise Chrichton took it all
in week 11 of Tuesday's Trouble women's league bowling; high
scratch game of 226, high scratch series with 512, high handicap
game 304 and high handicap series, 746. Jeanne Osborn took second
high scratch game, 176, tied for second high scratch series, 451,
second high handicap game, 425, and third high handicap series
with 658. |
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November 25 |
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Donna Kent has a
spectacular Tuesday: Donna Kent was on fire Tuesday,
taking high scratch game with 203, high scratch series 491, second
high handicap game, 277, and high handicap series, 713, to lead
the way in week ten of Tuesday's Trouble ladies league bowling at
AJ's Lanes. Way to go! |
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November 16 |
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Week nine in the
books for Tuesday's Trouble: In week nine of
Tuesday's Trouble league bowling at AJ's Lanes, Alice Van Gundy
got high scratch game 176, second high scratch series 440 and high
handicap game 239. Regina Colby got second high scratch game 163,
high scratch series 442, third high handicap game 231 and third
high handicap series 646. |
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November 10 |
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Jeanne Osborn has
good day at the lanes: Jeanne Osborn rolled high
scratch game 175, high scratch series 433 and high handicap game,
240, in week eight of Tuesday's Trouble ladies bowling at AJ's
Lanes. Donna Kent got second his scratch game with 160, third high
scratch series, 423, second high handicap game, 237, and second
high handicap series, 654. Denise Crichton took third high scratch
game with 149. |
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November 7 |
 Local
smallbore shooters shine in NRA sectional: In the
spring of 2022, members of the Kootenai Valley Rifle Club shot in
the NRA Sectional rifle match at their home range. They compete
with .22 caliber rifles, single shot, at a distance of 50 feet
indoors. A sectional match is one in which a shooter obtains their
national ranking. Matches are held across the United States, the
scores are sent into the NRA then combined with others to see how
everyone did. After months of waiting the results are in. |
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October 29 |
| Badger season
continues!! |
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| Katie Banning photo |
| The 2022 Bonners Ferry Badgers are 9-0 with a 21-7
win over the Wood River Wolverines and moving up to the
next bracket! |
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October 26 |
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Two weeks of
Tuesday's Trouble: Alice VanGundy took high scratch
game in week five of Tuesday's Trouble ladies bowling at AJ's
Lanes in Bonners Ferry with 163, high scratch series at 456,
second high handicap game 228 and second high handicap series with
651. Evelyn Smith took second high scratch game, 160, high
handicap game 257 and high handicap series, 664. Regina Colby got
third high scratch game, 157, and second high scratch series with
407. |
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October 20 |
| IML Champions ...
Bound for state! |
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| Photo courtesy Teresa Rae |
| Congratulations go out to the Bonners Ferry High
School Varsity Volleyball team for winning the
Intermountain League District Championship match against
the Timberlake Tigers last night! The win sends the
Badgers to the IHSAA 3A State Tournament being held in
Idaho Falls next week, October 28-29. GO BADGERS!!!
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October 17 |
 Volley
for a Cure 2022 raises $4,476: Volley for a Cure 2022
raised $4,476 for our local Cancer Support Group! What a great
night of pink attire, Badger volleyball, and community fellowship!
There was not a dry eye in the gym as we supported the fighters,
honored the survivors and remembered the taken all while beating
Timberlake and raising money for a truly worthy cause! Everyone in
the Badger volleyball program extends thanks all of the community
members and businesses who supported this year’s event. |
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October 14 |
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Topaz makes a good
showing in Tuesday's Trouble week four: Alice
VanGundy got high scratch game with 157 and high scratch series of
424 in week four of Tuesday's Trouble women's league bowling at
AJ's Lanes, and Gail Thompson took second high handicap game 232
and tied for second high scratch game, 152, with Michelle Sweet,
who also took third high scratch series with 414. |
 Catch
monster trout, help science: If you've spent much
time fishing on Lake Pend Oreille, then maybe you’ve been lucky
enough to catch a monster rainbow trout. If not, you’ve likely
seen pictures of the truly impressive fish that reside there. In
recent years, Lake Pend Oreille has been producing more rainbow
trout over 20 pounds than anywhere else on Earth! This world-class
trophy fishery is firing on all cylinders right now, and Idaho
Fish and Game is working hard to keep it that way. |
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October 5 |
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Week three in the
books for Tuesday's Trouble: Alice VanGundy got high
scratch game with 169, second high scratch series, 444, high
handicap game 243 and third high handicap series 666 to lead the
way in week three of Tuesday's Trouble Bowling at AJ's Lanes.
Kathy Konek tied for second high scratch game with 165 and tied
with Lil Jiminez for high handicap game 240. Elaine Wheeler tied
for second high scratch game, 165, and took high scratch series
with 451. |
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October 4 |
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Eight Badgers set PRs at
Lewiston: Conditions were optimal for a good day on
Saturday for the Inland Empire Challenge. The course at Lewiston
got a good amount of rain on Thursday and Friday, so there was no
risk of dust and the ground was great for allowing spikes to grab
deeply into the soil. It would have been nice if it had stayed a
little cooler for the later races, but everybody runs under the
same conditions, and everybody had a great day anyway. |
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October 3 |
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Lot of great items
up for grabs at Volley for a Cure Tuesday: Don't
forget there's volleyball for a cause Tuesday; it's Volley for a
Cure at Bonners Ferry High School! Join us as we take on the
Timberlake Tigers, with C/JV action beginning at 5:30 p.m. and
varsity at 7 p.m.. All proceeds raised at this event go directly
to our local cancer support Group...this year’s silent auction is
going to be a doozy! Building a house/shop/shouse? Idaho Forest
Group has graciously donated a unit of lumber - get some wood and
contribute to a worthy cause at the same time! |
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September 28 |
 Volley
For A Cure just around the corner: It’s that time of
the year again! Join the BFHS volleyball teams as they take on the
Timberlake Tigers on Tuesday, October 4, with the C/JV starting at
5:30 p.m. followed by varsity at 7 p.m. in their annual Volley For
A Cure event! |
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September 27 |
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The Topaz shine in
week two of Tuesday's Trouble: Michelle Sweet bowled
a 167 and took high scratch game and took 454 and high scratch
series in the second week of Tuesday's Trouble women's league
bowling at AJ's Lanes. Donna Nystrom rolled 164 for second high
scratch game and Kathy Konek took third with 157. Elaine Wheeler
bowled second high scratch series, 447, and Sheila Benson third
with 423. |
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September 21 |
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Tuesday's Trouble
returns to the lanes: Sheila Benson took high scratch
game 170 and high scratch series with 470 as Tuesday's Trouble
women's league bowling returned to AJ's Lanes to kick off a new
season on Tuesday. Carolyn McNeill took second high scratch game
with 166 and third high scratch scratch series with 391, Regina
Colby took third high scratch game, 379, and DaVonna Cada took
high scratch series with 397. By Dolores Sweet |
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September 16 |
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Badgers now 4-0! |
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| Katie Banning photo |
The Bonners Ferry Badger football team is now 4-0,
having defeated the Connell Eagles, 14-6, after a 202-mile
road trip to Connell, Washington ...
with help, of
course, from an amazing cheer squad! Go, Badgers!! |
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September 15 |
 What
to do if hunt affected by large fires: Hunters
planning their first trips want to pay close attention to fire
closures and be prepared to alter their plans if necessary. Large
fires are common in Idaho and are often burning when archery
season opens at the end of August. Fires can created large closure
areas that temporarily curb hunters’ access to some areas. |
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September 12 |
 KV Rifle &
Pistol Club holding reunion: Are you a past member of
the Kootenai Valley Rifle and Pistol Club? Did you use to target
shoot in the basement of the Sportsmen’s Club? They're having a
reunion get-to-together of past and present members of the Junior
Rifle, Senior Rifle and Pistol Club members! |
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September 8 |
 Bonners
Bash Demolition Derby is still on: Despite the
Boundary County Fairgrounds being used as the staging area for
those fighting the Kootenai River Complex fires, the Bonners Bash
Demolition Derby and all the fun that goes with it is still a go
for 7 p.m. Saturday! Organizers and Forest Service officials have
been working together to make it work, and areas will be roped off
to delineate areas needed for fire personnel. Demo derby patrons
are asked not to cross the lines and to make way for fire
fighters. |
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September 6 |
 Boundary-Smith
Creek WMA ADA duck blind upgraded: The ADA-accessible
waterfowl blind installed at the Boundary-Smith Creek Wildlife
Management Area in 2021 has been upgraded to improve parking and
access for hunters, with a parking lot immediately across the road
from the current location of the blind, located on the
northernmost portion of the WMA. |
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August 24 |
 Fry
Foundation's 13-annual golf tourney just around the corner:
The 13th annual Fry Foundation Golf Tournament, a four-man
scramble, takes place Friday,, September 9, at Mirror Lake Golf
Course in Bonners Ferry, and both players and sponsors are invited
to take part! |
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August 15 |
 2022
Badger football is here! All are encouraged to come
out to meet and support the Bonners Ferry Badger football team in
a Blue and White Lift-A-Thon, potluck and scrimmage on Friday,
August 19, taking place in the high school weight room and at
Kenny Mendenhall Stadium. |
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August 14 |
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Tuesday Trouble
gearing up for bowling season: Tuesday Trouble Ladies
Bowling League will start at 9 a.m. Tuesday September 6, at AJ's
Lanes, 6696 Main Street, Bonners Ferry. All levels of skill are
welcome. Come in a bit earlier for more information on the
upcoming season. |
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August 4 |
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BCMS football
practice starts Monday: Boundary County Middle School
football practice is set to start August 8. The first week will be
focused on conditioning and during the second week, athletes will
go full pads. Practice will be held Monday through Friday from 4
to 6 p.m. at the practice field. |
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August 1 |
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Badger cross country
season set to begin: Bonners Ferry High School cross
country will begin fall practice at 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 8, at
the south end of the bleachers of the football/track stadium with
a mandatory parent/information meeting to be followed by a short
practice. Coaches will be going over team rules and expectations
for the season. |
