May 2011 Bonners Ferry Brief

THIS EDITION :: MAY 2011 Look for NEW sections, plus all the events and fun everyone loves about The Brief.

BONNERS FERRY’S COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENTS AND HUMOR PUBLICATION.

THE OUTDOORSMAN Ever heard of Roping a Deer?

ALL ABOUT MOTHERS A tribute to our wonderful mothers

GREEN THUMB Bonners Ferry Farmers Market

CALENDAR OF EVENTS May and June Events

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welcome to the new brief We are proud to bring you the May issue of the all new Bonners Ferry Brief. We’d like to thank our readers for the amazing feedback and encouragement we have received on the new sections and content. We will be adding more sections based on feedback and support. We have also put the Brief online! Visit us on the new website at www.bonnersferrybrief.com to read online!

what’s inside //

The Bonners Ferry Brief is celebrating 23 years of quality publications. Submit your events, photos, and nominations for athletes, coaches, teachers, or article ideas to: events@ like-media.com. Call 208.904.3838 plus the extension indicated below to contact us.

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• wide variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs • locally grown trees, landscaping shrubs • hanging baskets • bare root and potted: blueberry, currants, gooseberry, grapes, raspberry, blackberry and strawberry

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GREEN THUMB Farmer’s market and local natural growing THE OUTDOORSMAN Ever heard of roping a deer?

FEATURE // ALL ABOUT MOTHERS A tribute to our wonderful mothers ACTIVITIES AND FUN Sudoku puzzle and funnies CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happenin’ in May and what to plan for what’s coming up in June

Hrs: Mon-Sat 8-6 Ph 208.610.9910 Located at 3-mile corner (junction hwy 2 & 95) • vegetable seeds from Berlin Seed (packaged or bulk) • asparagus, rhubarb, onion sets and seed potatoes • bare root fruit trees $12-$15

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green thumb // bonners ferry farmers market This Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Market features local produce, plants and whole foods from the people who grew and made them and also has locally made farm & garden crafts and gardening items.

Our local Farmer’s is one of the oldest farmers’ markets in the state of Idaho and strives:

• To encourage a locally grown available food supply in the Boundary County area featuring variety, quality, freshness, and sustainable agriculture.

• To give local growers and producers of farm-related products alternative marketing opportunities by providing consumers and local farmers and opportunity to interact directly with one another.

• To provide opportunities for local farms, food producers and artisans to test and refine their products and marketing skills.

Location Near the Visitor’s Center in the Bonners Ferry City Parking Lot at the corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai Street in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Dates Saturdays, 8 am - 1 pm April - October Contact Bonners Ferry Farmers Market 208.267.7987 http://www.bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org

Moose Valley Farms :: Green House, Garden Center & Gift Shop Highway 95 Milepost 495.5 Naples | 267.5108 North Bench Flower Farm Opening Day Friday April 15 | Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 208.610.9910 located at 3-mile corner (junction hwy 2 & 95) North Idaho Tree Farms & Landscaping 6718 Lincoln St, Bonners Ferry | 267.2854 Dirk’s Tree Care, Inc Certified Arborist, B.S. | 208.263.1003

Large selection of Fruit Trees, Berries, Shrubs, Trees, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetable Starts, Herbs, Hanging Baskets & Containers, Gardening Supplies, Tools, Fertilizer, Home & Yard Decor, Gifts, Bulk Topsoil, Blended Soil, Bark, Compost, River Rock, Gravel, Landscape Fabric by the foot, Bagged Soil, and so much more!!!

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the outdoorsman //

Ever Heard of Ropin’ a Deer?

I had this idea that I was going to rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up on corn for a couple of weeks, then kill it and eat it.

The first step in this adventure was getting a deer. I figured that, since they congregate at my cattle feeder and do not seem to have much fear of me when we are there, it should not be difficult to rope one, get up to it and toss a bag over its head, then hog tie it and transport it home.

I filled the cattle feeder then hid down at the end with my rope.

After about 20 minutes, my deer showed up -- 3 of them. I picked out a likely looking one, stepped out from the end of the feeder, and threw my rope. The deer still just stood and stared at me, but you could tell it was mildly concerned about the whole rope situation. I took a step towards it. It took a step away. I put a little tension on the rope and then received an education. The first thing that I learned is that, while a deer may just stand there looking at you funny while you rope it, they are spurred to action when you start pulling on that rope.

The second thing I learned is that pound for pound, a deer is a LOT stronger than a cow or a colt. There was no controlling it and certainly no getting close to it. As it jerked me off my feet and started dragging me across the ground, it occurred to me that having a deer on a rope was not nearly as good an idea as I had originally imagined. The only up side is that they do not have as much stamina as many other animals. A brief 10 minutes later, it was tired and not nearly as quick to jerk me off my feet and drag me when I managed to get up. It took me a few minutes to realize this, since I was mostly blinded by the blood flowing out of the big gash in my head. At that point, I had lost my taste for cornfed venison. I just wanted to get that devil creature off the end of that rope. I figured if I just let it go with the rope hanging around its neck, it would likely die slow and painfully somewhere. At the time, there was no love at all between me and that deer. At that moment, I hated the thing, and I would venture a guess that the feeling was mutual.

Did you know that deer bite? Now, when a deer bites you, it is not like being bit by a horse where they just bite you and then let go. A deer bites you and shakes its head --almost like a mad dog. They bite HARD and it hurts. The proper thing to do when a deer bites you is probably to freeze and draw back slowly. I tried screaming and shaking instead. My method was ineffective. It seems like the deer was biting and shaking for several minutes, but it was likely only several seconds. I, being smarter than a deer (though you may be questioning that claim by now), tricked

it. While I kept it busy tearing the tendons out of my right arm, I reached up with my left hand and pulled that rope loose. That was when I got my final lesson in deer behavior for the day.

Deer will strike at you with their front feet. They rear right up on their back feet and strike right about head and shoulder level, and their hooves are surprisingly sharp. In the course of a millisecond, I devised a different strategy. I screamed like a woman and tried to turn and run. The second I turned to run, it hit me right in the back of the head and knocked me down.

Now, when a deer paws at you and knocks you down, it does not immediately leave. What they do instead is paw your back and jump up and down on you while you are laying there crying like a little girl and covering your head. I finally managed to crawl under the truck and the deer went away...so now I know why when people go deer hunting they bring a rifle with a scope to sort of even the odds.

The town of Bonners Ferry yields itself on the banks of the Kootenai River. The perfect landing place for families, retirees, and thrill seekers alike, Bonners Ferry holds it all. Hiking, biking, flying, hunting, fishing, kayaking, skiing, snowmobiling, are just a few of the activities the locals enjoy during all four seasons here in North Idaho.

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all about mothers // what my mother taught me 1. My mother taught me RELIGION. “You’d better pray that will come out of the carpet.”

2. My mother taught me TIME TRAVEL. “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”

3. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. “Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.”

4. My mother taught me IRONY. “Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”

5. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. “Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”

6. My mother taught me about WEATHER. “This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”

7. My mother taught me about ENVY. “There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.”

8. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until we get home.”

9. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. “You are going to get it when you get home!”

10. My mother taught me HUMOUR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

11. My mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”

12. My mother taught me about JUSTICE. “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you”.

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two quotations to ponder I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them.

- Phyllis Diller All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.

- Oscar Wilde

activities & fun // funnies No Parking

A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment.

Forgive us our trespasses."

When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note: "I've circled this block for 10 years.

If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. 'Lead us not into temptation.'"

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events & activities // May 16, 17 - Bonners Ferry High School Golf State Tournament - TBA. Go Badgers!!!

clude a downtown car parade and show, concerts and much more. Go to www.Facebook.com/Lostinthe50s for info, photos and donations!

May 17 - Naples Elementary Kindergarten Registration from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 208.267.2956 to make an appointment.

June 4 - Bonners Ferry High School Graduation. Starting at 1:00 p.m. at 6485 Tamarack Lane. For more information call 208.267.3149.

May 17 - School District 101 Trustee Election from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

May 17 - School District 101 Maintenance and Operations Levy from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

May 18 - Bonners Ferry Community Blood Drive. Held at the Mountain Springs Church from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information please call 1.800.423.0151.

May 18 - Bonners Ferry Visitor’s Center Spring Potluck and Orientation. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer and welcome the many people that visit our beautiful town at the Visitor’s Center, then this event is for you. Held at the Great Northwest Territories Event Center at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Colet at 208.267.8130.

May 20, 21 - Bonners Ferry High School State Track Meet in Boise. Go Badgers!!!

May 21 - Farmer’s Market Garden Party. Today is our Garden Party Event. This event is a great time to pick up your starts for your garden.

Tomatoes, peppers, annuals, & many other unique plants are abundant. Come join us from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also joining us from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is music by “Small Potatoes - The Russ Britt Band”. Come enjoy the acoustic mix of music while you shop around the market.

May 30 - Memorial Day Parade and Service. Sponsored by the Bonners Ferry American Legion Post 55. The parade will start in Bonners Ferry Downtown at 9:00 a.m. and then end at the Cemetery. Call Terry Spence at 208.304.2910 for more information.

June 3 - Riverside High School Graduation. 7188 Oak Street. For more information call 208.267.0887.

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May 19, 20, 21, 22 - Lost in the 50’s.

Come enjoy the 26th annual retro celebration in the streets of downtown Sandpoint. Festivities in-

June 3 - Friday Night Rod Benders “Cruise”. This year the Rod Benders have planned a “Cruise the Kootenai” which will include a scavenger hunt for visual items and then back to town for “eats” at any of the restaurants in Bonners Ferry. Drive your car to the City Parking Lot at 5:30. Call Ken Yount at 208.290.4030 for more information.

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June 4 - Borders 3 Jamboree Car Show. Car enthusiasts take note: The Bonners Ferry Rod Benders annual car show, Borders 3 Jamboree, is taking place in downtown Bonners Ferry. The show runs from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Trophies and door prizes will be handed out as well as a hula hoop contest and games for kids. You will be amazed at all the cars, motorcycles, and tractors that show up from all over the Northwest. Plan to spend all day and you won’t be disappointed! Call Ken Yount at 208.290.4030 for more information or go to www.idahorodbenders. com.

June 6 - Bonners Ferry 50+ Singles Group. Come and enjoy each other’s company at 12:30 p.m. in the VFW room at the Bonners Ferry Senior Center.

June 11 - Kootenai River Run 5k/10k.

Be there at 9:00 a.m. at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Come enjoy the great outdoors and run along the scenic Kootenai River.

June 11 - Fishing Derby. Presented by the Lion’s Club beginning at 10 a.m. at the Lion’s Club Snow Creek Pond at the intersection of Snow Creek and Westside Roads. Fun for kids of all ages. Come enjoy fishing demonstrations, casting competitions and more. Call Cal Russell at 208.267.5256 for more.

what’s happenin’ // upcoming events for june/july June 17 - Golf Tournament. Hosted by the Fry Healthcare Foundation in Bonners Ferry, golf begins at 1:00 p.m. at Mirror Lake Golf Course. Call Abby Dinning at 208.267.3141 for more information.

June 24 - Schweitzer Opening Day. Get there early for the first chair on opening day! Lift is open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

June 25 - Schweitzer Summer Celebration.

Opening day celebration kicks off with free scenic chairlift rides and live music. Activities will include a BBQ, climbing wall, bungee trampoline, hiking, disc golf, tennis, Diggler Scooters and mountain biking.

June 24 - 25 - Kootenai River Rodeo. Sponsored by the Selkirk Saddle Club. This will be an open rodeo and anyone can register to participate. 7 p.m. both nights at the Boundary County Fairgrounds arena.

July 4 - 4th of July Fun. Look in our next issue for fun activities, parades, fireworks and more.

July 16 - Mountain Music Festival at Schweitzer. Enjoy an incredible lineup on the lawn with spec-

tacular views, brews and barbeques. Admission is free and kid’s activities will run all day.

July 16, 17 - SWISH. Main Street in downtown Bonners

Ferry. The Bonners Ferry Rotary Club is pleased to announce this years annual event held on July 16th and 17th in downtown Bonners Ferry. Registration can be found at www.bfswish.com.

They are in need of volunteers and sponsors as well so please visit the website or call Ron Sukenik at 208.267.7802 for more information. For volunteer information please contact Colet Allen at colet@meadowcrk.com or call 208.267.8130.

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