Idaho bill aimed at abortion funding heads to full Senate

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill in Idaho that would ban any public money from going to organizations that provide abortions headed to the Senate on Friday.

Group means 'zilch'

To preface, since Jeff, and associates, represent that they are in fact the “militia” as designated in the Idaho Constitution, I wrote Governor Otter to get his stated position regarding these “groups.”

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2343, notice is hereby given of an open public meeting of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.

Bacon owed kudos for protecting Priest Lake

Kudos to Idaho Department of Lands Director George Bacon for standing up for one of North Idaho's most special places: Priest Lake.

Priest Lake Elementary students honored for posters

Addy Brown earns state, regional recognition

Smokey Bear stopped in to say hello to Priest Lake Elementary students in late May — and celebrate the school's participation in a pair of local poster contests.

Steps for Schools nets $47,500 for Idaho schools

The annual Steps for Schools walking challenge is putting $47,500 into Idaho schools, thanks to the efforts of state legislators and constitutional officers who participated in the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health program that promotes the importance of physical activity.

Local non-profits will participate in Idaho Gives

Non-profit organization from Sandpoint will be fundraising through the Idaho Gives competition

Idaho Supreme Court takes up class action suit

The Idaho Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday in a class action lawsuit which seeks to reform the state's public defender system.

SPAN holding 11th annual 'Break the Silence' walk

The community is invited to jon the Suicide Prevention Action Network of North Idaho at its 11th annual “Break the Silence” 5K walk to end suicide and raise awareness later this month. The walk is in remembrance of those lost to suicide and an effort to raise awareness to prevent suicide.

Duo headed to DYW of Idaho program

High school senior girls from across Idaho will join together in Idaho Falls for the Distinguished Young Women of Idaho program to be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5, at The Colonial Theater. Participants will compete for $30,100 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for 2020.

Lawmakers propose an end to legal abortion

POST FALLS — State Reps. John Green and Heather Scott unveiled a draft of their Idaho Abortion Human Rights Act on Tuesday. The bill would end the exemption for abortion from Idaho murder laws. The authors say the exemption is inconsistent with the state constitution’s protection of life.

Idaho releases wolf report

The 2015 annual summary of wolf monitoring in Idaho is now available, and shows wolf numbers remain well above the 150 wolves and 15 breeding pairs required to keep gray wolves off the endangered species list under the 2009 de-listing rule.

Idaho residents deserve better plan to stop exotic invaders

Last spring, the Idaho Conservation League worked with North Idaho legislators to help pass the Invasive Species Act of 2008. The Act places emphasis on keeping exotic invaders out of our lakes so that we can avoid contentious battles about how to eradicate an invading species after it has already made its home in our lakes.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

On Thursday, the 23rd day of February, 2006, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. of said day, in the lobby of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., 105 Pie Street, Sandpoint, Bonner County, State of Idaho, HOLGER UHL as successor Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, to-wit:

Robert Bolkcom

Robert Bolkcom, 83, of Bayview, Idaho, passed away on August 19, 2018, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Legals July 19, 2019

MINUTES FOR THE BONNER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING April 23, 2019 CLERK Approved payment of the FY19 Claims in Batch #17 $329,140.05; General Fund: $42,811.45; Road & Bridge: $22,423.38; Airport: $4,057.17; Elections: $936.55; Drug Court: $43.40; District Court: $17,688.35; 911 Fund: $1,421.81; Health District: $63,343.00; Indigent and Charity: $4,426.77; Revaluation: $4,017.46; Solid Waste: $15,175.54; Tort: $2,097.88; Weeds: $1,801.00; Parks & Recreation: $150.27; Justice Fund: $138,796.59; East Bonner Snowmobile: $1,986.36; Waterways: $2,726.66; Grants: $5,236.41; and FY19 Demands in Batch #17 $227,594.52; Totaling $556,734.57. Approved payment of the FY19 EMS Claims in Batch #17 $28,681.94. TREASURER Authorized the County Treasurer to transfer $200.00 from the Treasurer's Account to the county Weeds Department. Accepted both the Bonner County & EMS Treasurer/Auditor Joint Quarterly Report for the 2nd Quarter ending 3/31/19. SOLID WASTE Approved Resolution #19-47 appointing Carl K Wright, Patrick Reinbold, and Sandi Hampton to a 1 year term ending April 23, 2020. And appointing David Gebhardt, Sherrel Rys and Dawn Schatz to 3 year terms ending April 23, 2022 to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. ROAD & BRIDGE Approved this Notice of Advertisement for the Squaw Valley and Grouse Creek Bridge Rail Rehabilitation Project and to allow the chair to sign this administratively. JUSTICE SERVICES Approved the Idemia Identity & Security Maintenance Agreement Addendum for the term on one (1) year, May 10, 2019 to May 9, 2020, whereby Idemia Identity & Security Maintenance agrees to perform maintenance services for the fingerprint computer and printer located in the Bonner County Juvenile Detention Center at a cost of $1,941.00, as approved by legal. Approved Resolution #19-48 ordering the Clerk to schedule revenue in the Juvenile Detention FY2019 budget, Revenue Account No. 034-03475-6500 - Education-Books by $500.00 from $500.00 to $1,000.00. This adjustment is due to the receipt of unanticipated revenue received from the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence as a Poster Challenge Winner for detention. BOCC Approved the Letter of Intent to the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District outlining the Bonner County Commissioners intent to provide the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District $14,500 during the state fiscal year 2020. At 9:28 a.m. the meeting was recessed. At 9:38 a.m. the meeting was reconvened. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:14 a.m. Commissioner McDonald moved to enter into Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (B) Personnel & 74-206 (1) (F) Litigation with Davillier Law Group. Commissioner Bradshaw seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner McDonald -Aye, Commissioner Connolly -Aye and Commissioner Bradshaw -Aye. Commissioner Connolly reconvened the meeting at 10:42 a.m. Commissioner McDonald made a motion to approve Personnel Policy 2200. Commissioner Bradshaw seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:39 a.m. Commissioner Bradshaw moved to enter into Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (A) Hiring with Cindy Binkerd. Commissioner McDonald seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner McDonald -Aye, Commissioner Connolly -Aye and Commissioner Bradshaw - Aye. Commissioner Connolly reconvened the meeting at 10:14 a.m. Instructions on how to proceed have been given to the Human Resources Department. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:43 a.m. Commissioner McDonald moved to enter into Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (B) Personnel with Cindy Binkerd. Commissioner Bradshaw seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Commissioner McDonald -Aye, Commissioner Connolly -Aye and Commissioner Bradshaw - Aye. Commissioner Connolly reconvened the meeting at 11:16 a.m. Commissioner made a motion to approve the movement of Human Resources and Risk Management to the Prosecutor's Office. Commissioner seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion passed. Instructions on how to proceed have been given to the Human Resources Department. There being no further business to come before the meeting Chairman Connolly adjourned the Meeting at 11:16 a.m. The following is a summary of the Board of County Commissioners Special Meetings, (including Tax Cancellations, Assistance Meetings/Admin and other) Executive Sessions, Emergency Meetings and Hearings held during the week of April 16, 2019 -April 23, 2019 Copies of the complete meeting minutes are available upon request. ASSISTANCE & TAX CANCELLATIONS On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 a Tax Cancellation Meeting was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2). The following files were Approved: P2TEMP20180015A, P2TEMP20180024A, P2TEMP20180006A, MHK0218021002MA, RP54N02W184652A & OCS38140000030A. On Wednesday, April 17, an Assistance Meeting was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2). The following files were Approved: 2019-045 & 2019-049; Denied: 2019-029 (Appealed) & 2019-036. SPECIAL MEETINS & EXECUTIVE SESSIONS On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 a visit with Russ Fulcher was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2). On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 an Road & Bridge Update was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2) followed by an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(F) Litigation. On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 an Executive Session with Human Resources was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2) & Idaho Code §74-206(1)(B) Personnel. On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 an Executive Session with PayneWest was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2) & Idaho Code §74-206(1)(B) Personnel. On Thursday, April 18, 2019 a Meeting with EMS & Procurement regarding the future of a station in Ponderay was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2). On Monday, April 22, 2019 a Bid Opening for Road & Bridge was held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-204(2) SNP LEGAL 6996 AD# 310961 JULY 19, 2019

CCS awarded foundation grant

Cancer Connection Idaho in the Idaho Community Foundation has awarded more than $13,000 to programs that support education, social connections and coping skills for people and families touched by cancer statewide.

Winter is a good time for dock permit applications

Winter is a good time for waterfront owners considering plans for new docks or modifications to their existing docks to submit an encroachment permit application to the Idaho Department of Lands.

Donations eligible for tax savings

SANDPOINT — Individuals and corporations that contribute to libraries are eligible for tax savings.

No headline

Well, here we go again another levy, something for the property owners to pay for as if they aren’t already paying their fair share, and the state of Idaho sitting back and laughing, as it is their obligation to provide for every student in the state of Idaho a quality education. But as long as some of the districts pass levies costing millions and others can’t pass these levies, some of students get left behind. And the state can use the money they should be using for education for other projects (probably in southern Idaho.)