Moyie Club bartender, owner admit to selling after hours

The owner of the Moyie Club and a bartender for the Moyie Springs bar admitted to selling beer after hours.

Deborah Hays, 48, of Bonners Ferry and bartender William Edward Healey, 50, of Moyie Springs were both fined $37 and ordered to pay $87 in court costs.

According to court records, Boundary County sheriff's deputy Willie Eddy drove by the Moyie Club on Roosevelt Street at 4:18 a.m. Nov. 29. Eddy saw the door was open and lights were on inside the bar.

He saw Hays seated at the bar with three to four beers in front of her, and Healey was standing behind the bar with a clear glass that appeared to have beer in it, according to court records.

When Eddy went inside, Hays told him they were still cleaning the bar, according to court records. Hays also told Eddy she thought the law only apply to serving hard liquor after hours.

Bars must stop selling alcohol after 1 a.m., said Lt. Bob Clements with Idaho State Police Alcohol and Beverage Control. With permission from the city of Moyie Springs, the club could serve until 2 a.m.

Healey told Eddy they were relaxing, talking about their 16-hour day. Healey also told Eddy he had no idea they couldn't have a drink after hours, according to court records.