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Legals January 1, 2011

KEISHA L. OXENDINE Attorney at Law 414 Sixth Street Wallace, Idaho 83873 Telephone: (208) 752-1272 Facsimile: (208) 556-3411 ISBN: 7696 ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI CASE NO.: CV-10-10568 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO I.C. l5-3-801 In the Matter of the Estate of: ALLAN DALE BRAATEN, dod: 10/19/10 Decedent. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CARLY SIMON GERRARD has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named Decedent are required to present their claims, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to KEISHA L. OXENDINE, Attorney at Law, 414 Sixth Street, Wallace, Idaho, 83873, and filed with the Court. DATED this 6th day of December, 2010. ______/s/___________________KEISHA L. OXENDINE Legal 1570 December 11, 18, 25, 2010 January 1, 2010

McEUEN: Giving up what we love

If I could have gotten my Christmas wish, it would have been that the "McEuen Dream Team" would have postponed the announcement of their scam for McEuen Field until after the holidays. The front page "A Vision Unveiled" not only ruined my day, my week, my Christmas, and possibly future days enjoying quiet summers picnicking with my family and watching a relaxing game of baseball. The McEuen Team proposes a facility that would "offer the greatest number of uses for the greatest number of people." So we sacrifice quality for quantity?

McEUEN: Carousel would be colossal

Wow! What a fantastic opportunity. To get the original carousel back where it belongs, right here on the lakeshore in the middle of downtown.

JOBS: Need to improve education

The reason jobs are going to other countries is because the costs are lower there. It's a simple equation and a natural progression. It's not someone's fault and no one can fix it unless they want to impose artificial tariffs, which will result in artificial tariffs on our products.

'Attempting the extraordinary'

Hood to Coast documentary will be shown in Cd’A Jan. 11

Eventually, Piper Freeman got used to the camera in her face.

Publisher confirms Assange book deal

LONDON - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he's being forced into penning an autobiography to keep his organization from going under.

Black and White Ball set for Jan. 22

The Coeur d'Alene Symphony's Black & White Ball is set for Jan. 22.

Lower jobless benefit rolls a good sign

WASHINGTON (AP) - Far fewer people are applying for unemployment benefits as the year ends, raising hopes for a healthier job market in 2011.

Neglect case heads to District Court

Possible settlement offer in the works

COEUR d'ALENE - The mother and grandmother accused of seriously neglecting and possibly abusing twin 2-year-old girls have been bound over into 1st District Court for trial.

Information sought on fugitive

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Steven Richard Johnson.

A special New Year's Eve in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's time to party in Nashville, where the last major entertainment venue closed because of deadly flooding last May will reopen.

Steps to stop childabuse

We're all in this together. That's one of the messages we got from the recent, extremely disturbing revelations about the 2-year-old Crossley twins.

It's Vikings down the stretch

Legel provides late spark, Cd'A girls edge Federal Way for tourney title

COEUR d'ALENE - Down by 10 points midway through the fourth quarter of the girls championship game at the Holiday Inn Express Invitational, the defending Idaho state 5A champions didn't panic.

Seahawks prepping Whitehurst to start vs. Rams

RENTON, Wash. - Well, at least Seattle's Charlie Whitehurst isn't getting peppered with questions about making his first NFL start.

Morning Briefing Dec. 31, 2010

Football

Keepsake for community's sake

Sandpoint 'scrapbook' nears break-even goal

SANDPOINT - Five years and a couple thousand books into the process, photographer Tina Friedman now finds herself just a small stack shy of breaking even on a photo-filled coffee table book project she began in January 2006.

Texas, EPA fight over air rules

HOUSTON (AP) - A longstanding tit-for-tat between Texas and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over how to regulate pollution has grown fierce in recent months, leaving industry frustrated and allowing some plants and refineries to spew more toxic waste into the air, streams and lakes than what is federally acceptable.

Huskies hound No. 17 Huskers

HOLIDAY BOWL

St. Maries earns third place

WRESTLING

Winter storms affect states throughout West

Heavy rain, snow falls on Arizona and California

BELLEMONT, Ariz. (AP) - A winter storm pummeled the western U.S. on Thursday with fierce wind gusts, heavy rain and more than 2 feet of snow, closing hundreds of miles of roads and dumping a snowy mix of precipitation on the edges of Phoenix.

KMC fills medical gap in transit service halt

Officials: NICE, KATS lost $180,000 in federal rural funds after audit

COEUR d'ALENE - Some help has arrived for those stranded by the sudden halt to transit services offered by the Kootenai Area Transit System or North Idaho Community Express.

Quest Aircraft fighting lawsuit

Superior Airways claims breach of contract

SANDPOINT - Quest Aircraft Co. is fighting a lawsuit filed by a Canadian charter service which claims the company failed to build a plane to its specifications.

The Worst Movies of 2010

Big Stars. Huge Budgets. Disastrous Results.

Tryouts for 'Almost, Maine' slated for Jan. 3-4

COEUR d'ALENE - Auditions for "Almost, Maine," are scheduled 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4 at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.

Entertainment Briefs for December 31, 2010

Natalie Portman to wed 'Black Swan' choreographer

Employees say tax commish helped pal

BOISE - Idaho Tax Commission Chairman Royce Chigbrow tried to use his position to help a friend embroiled in a dispute with a former business partner, agency employees allege in records obtained by The Associated Press.

Snowmobiler killed in avalanche

The body of a 35-year-old Farmington, Wash., man was found under 9 feet of snow Wednesday, 10 hours after the search began.

Plenty to feel good about in 2010

Editor's note: The following are the top "feel-good" stories of 2010, as selected by The Press newsroom.

Holiday movies: 'True Grit' and 'The Fighter' impress, 'Little Fockers' fails

Ticket Stubs

Known for quirky comedies ("The Big Lebowski"), dark dramas ("No Country for Old Men"), and sometimes both combined ("Fargo"), the Coen Brothers have crafted "True Grit" as their most straightforward and mainstream film to date. It's an entertaining yarn that executes all the classic Western elements and adds distinct Coen dialogue alongside a trio of great performances.

Movers and Shakers December 31, 2010

Western States acquires Harris Dean Insurance

Bonner County embezzler gets 15 months in prison

Woman must also pay $109,486 in restitution

COEUR d'ALENE - A Bonner County woman who embezzled from the founders of a humanitarian relief organization that helps AIDS victims in Africa was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison on Thursday.

Vatican creates financial watchdog amid bank probe

Investigation resulted in seizure of $31 million

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Thursday created a financial watchdog agency and issued new laws to fight money laundering and terrorist financing in a major effort to shed its image as a tax haven that for years has been mired in secrecy and scandal.

Comp plan gains approval

Firm to be hired to develop zoning ordinance

COEUR d'ALENE - After four years of contention, Kootenai County's comprehensive plan is updated.

Filling station property found

CLARK FORK - Most of the items stolen in the Dec. 18 burglary a community youth center have been recovered, Bonner County Sheriff's officials said on Tuesday.

New year means new start for Fuhr

Rathdrum chief to resume work after 6-month cancer battle

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum Police Chief Kevin Fuhr can't wait to get back to work.

Only one resolution

From this page on the last day of 2010, we issue our solitary New Year's resolution.

Stanford snaps UConn's streak

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Top-ranked Connecticut's record 90-game winning streak is over.

Highway closures reported online

Winter weather conditions that included drifting and blowing snow prompted the closure of sections of eight Idaho highways on Wednesday.

'They blessed me'

Wendy's employees pitch in, buy car for fellow worker

COEUR d'ALENE - When Sheila Whitfield steps into her 1994 Buick LeSabre before and after work, she gives thanks.

Elsie (Emhoff) Wilson, 91

Elsie (Emhoff) Wilson, 91, passed away Dec. 17, 2010, at The Bridge Assisted Living of Post Falls.

RESPONSE: Liberal applies double standard

I would hope that Jimmy Pappas read Mr. Membury's excellent letter. While Pappas condemns Sarah Palin for making money with bestselling books and television work, his hero's methods of getting wealth are condoned by double standards.

TEA PARTY: What it is - and isn't

I found the letter from Mr. Tom Blaschka quite comical. He is under the impression that the Tea Party is "willing to borrow billions from China so the wealthy can have extended tax breaks." He wants to hear from the Tea Party "on the growing of the debt to finance the rich." Let me be the first to chime in on the topic.

Raptor roadshow

Jane Fink tells tales of high-flying birds

COEUR d'ALENE - Scout the great horned owl peered toward the rafters with big yellow eyes.

Senior shares gift

Hayden woman uses wish to have lunch with friends, neighbors

HAYDEN - A trip to Vegas was at the top of her wish list.

River otter harvest quota met Tuesday

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has announced that the river otter harvest quota of 15 otters for the Panhandle Region was reached at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Plane slides off runway at Wyoming airport

None hurt; short runway has seen other incidents

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - An American Airlines jet went past the end of a snowy runway while landing at Wyoming's Jackson Hole Airport on Wednesday, but no one was injured and the plane was not damaged, officials said.

Vandals falls short in WAC opener

MOSCOW (AP) - Troy Gillenwater scored 22 points Wednesday night and New Mexico State (7-8) held off Idaho 74-69 in the Western Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

Local Briefs December 30, 2010

Three hurt in crash on I-90

Shoshone News Press gets new office

Newspaper has been without permanent location since Sept. 23 fire

The i's were dotted and t's crossed Wednesday as The Hagadone Corporation signed the papers and closed on what will be the beginning of a new era at the Shoshone News-Press.

Moose, sheep, goat changes proposed

Idaho Fish and Game proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat rules and seasons for 2011-2012.

Denmark: Attack over prophet cartoons thwarted

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Police in Denmark and Sweden said they thwarted a terrorist attack possibly hours before it was to begin Wednesday, arresting five men they say planned to shoot as many people as possible in a Copenhagen building housing the newsroom of a paper that published cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

Lakeland wins consolation title

ROCKFORD, Wash. - Lakeland's Neena Buchmann scored 19 points and had seven rebounds as the Lakeland Hawks defeated the St. Maries Lumberjacks 50-38 in the consolation game of the Freeman tournament Wednesday.

Movers and Shakers December 30, 2010

Inspired American Decor offers unfinished furniture

Elk baiting suspects caught

BONNERS FERRY - Katka Road residents who were suspected of elk baiting last year have been caught, according to the Idaho Fish and Game officials.

Plunge promises polar pain

New Year's Day tradition will be colder than usual

COEUR d'ALENE - Planning to jump into Lake Coeur d'Alene on Saturday?

Police: $139,000 missing

Prosecutor could make embezzlement charging decision by week's end

COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene police investigating a suspected case of embezzlement by a former longtime Kootenai County employee have determined about $139,000 is unaccounted for from a 10-year period.

Law enforcement seeks safe start to 2011

Expect beefed up patrols for New Year's weekend

COEUR d'ALENE - Last New Year's Eve, Coeur d'Alene police arrested four drunken drivers, while Kootenai County sheriff's deputies booked 17.

Time to renew fishing license

Fish Tips

There are only a few days left on your 2010 fishing license; everything has to be renewed after Jan. 1, reminds Jeff Smith of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.

Baby boomers fear outliving Medicare

WASHINGTON - The first baby boomers will be old enough to qualify for Medicare Jan. 1, and many fear the program's obituary will be written before their own.

LCHS students in constant motion

Wednesday fundraiser benefits Children's Miracle Network

COEUR d'ALENE - Nick Jordan wore a baseball cap and a big smile as he sat Wednesday morning, gently swaying back and forth in a rocking chair at Lake City High School.

Competition, perspective connected

Nothing like scarcity will heighten competition. When scarcity lies in basic resources, competition becomes fiercer. Justifications are thus created, both rational and irrational.

Not so NICE for area bus users

Sudden halt to bus service stuns seniors

Arleen Grose was stunned to learned that her main source of transportation will be cut after today.

Johnson leads Chiefs past Thunderbirds

SPOKANE - Former Coeur d'Alene Laker Tyler Johnson scored three goals in the second period as the Spokane Chiefs outshot the Seattle Thunderbirds 56-14 in an 8-2 Western Hockey League win in front of 5,816 at the Spokane Arena on Wednesday.

Miracle on ice?

Strange sighting on Avondale Lake leaves resident wondering what it was

AVONDALE LAKE - Bill Stookey has lived in his Avondale Lake home for 20 years. Earlier this month as he glanced out toward the water, he stopped, stared, and wondered.

GOP candidates rush to get into Senate races

WASHINGTON - Less than two months after voters gave Republicans six more Senate seats and control of the House, the GOP is lining up candidates for 2012, well ahead of the pace of previous election cycles.

Vikings charge into title game

COEUR d’ALENE — For the first six minutes of Wednesday’s semifinal, it appeared as though the Coeur d’Alene Vikings were going to cruise to victory over the Chiawana Riverhawks at the Holiday Inn Express Invitational at North Idaho College.

New laws may not be on the books for very long

MADISON, Wis. - Revamped gun measures and tougher rules for payday lenders are among the laws set to take effect around the country on Jan. 1. But some of them may not be on the books for long.

Flat tire foils lewd conduct suspect

Sex offender being investigated for multiple incidents with minor

POST FALLS - Police believe a 51-year-old Post Falls man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old Post Falls girl and convicted twice of similar crimes before was trying to flee town when he was arrested last week.

Olynyk, Harris lead Gonzaga past Lafayette

SPOKANE (AP) - Kelly Olynyk scored 15 points and Elias Harris 14 as Gonzaga pounded Lafayette 83-55 on Wednesday to win its fourth straight game after an early December slump knocked them from the Top 25.

Eleanor Stellyes Largent, 96

Eleanor Middleton Williamson was born on Aug. 18, 1914, in Detroit, Mich., to Donald Voorhis and Laura Eleanor (nee Middleton) Williamson. Eleanor, sister Lillian, and brother Donald, were raised in La Grange, Ill., where her father was a pioneer in the adhesives industry. Eleanor died Dec. 22, 2010, at age 96.

Judith Crow, 94

Maria Judith "Judie" Nations Crow, 94, died peacefully on Sept. 13, 2010, at Sylvan House in Hayden after a long decline. She was born Sept. 1, 1916, in El Paso, Texas, the seventh and last child of Dr. Joseph Daniel Nations of Jalisco, Mexico, and Judith Nations of Vera Cruz, Mexico.

Kenneth Warren Stoddard, 71

Kenneth Warren Stoddard, 71, of Post Falls, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2010. He was surrounded by his family.

Don 'The Mechanic' Blanchard, 45

Don "The Mechanic" Blanchard, 45, passed away at his home in Hayden on Dec. 25, 2010.

McEUEN: Voters will have no say

It's coming, but then we knew it would. When it was announced that the mayor was having a group look into the McEuen Field use we knew she meant to get rid of legion baseball. It's been her goal for many years. With the help of her wrecking crew LCDC she was able to put the American Legion out of business to the point that they couldn't sell their post home because of its location. Now it was time to rid downtown of those pesky ball players.

COLUMN: Wisdom, education not same

While a humorous quip (that I want to replace "... public school with Sunday school") to a quote I used as a part of my response of a recent My Turn piece by Mr. Ruskovich (Voters: We don't need no education), it struck me as somewhat disingenuous that he chose to misconstrue the tenor of my letter in order to "score points" on a different matter.

WARMING: On a wing and prayer

While I respect Cliff Harris' rights to an opinion, I also remember the proverb, "Everyone's entitled to their own opinions but no one has the right to their own facts." Mr. Harris claims, "The evidence is clear (that undersea volcanoes are melting the Arctic ice cap)." Then he must stand by his choice of facts' he has deliberately invited review of his evidence.

LEVY: Music to this voter's ears

When this next levy comes our way, I know how I will be voting.

ARTICLE: Better to feature Stone

The article "Werner Koester: War Pilot Remembers" written by Bill Buley and appearing in the Dec. 19 Lifestyles section of The Press really falls short and inadequately describes the defining event of the 20th century.

TRAFFIC: Simple safety steps needed

How, oh how many more tragic, senseless deaths must occur on I-90 between stateline and Coeur d'Alene before the Idaho DOT decides to take action? Installing steel posts and safety wire between east and west bound lanes seems a simple enough solution and has proven to work extremely well controlling cars from crossing the median into oncoming traffic. Washington has installed these, so why not Idaho?

Hearing for hammer-wielding suspect postponed

Victim criticallyinjured in attackreleased from hospital

COEUR d'ALENE - The man police say bludgeoned a Bayview woman to death with a hammer and put two other people in the hospital with it appeared briefly in court Tuesday.

Common wine misconceptions

This time of year when folks are buying wine as gifts for friends and family we get many questions about wine - from grapes to packaging - that in many cases are simple misconceptions regarding the manufacture, flavors and origins of fermented grape juice so here are answers to some of the more common ones.

Sirens wail special alert

With an important public meeting eight days away, now is as good a time as any to issue a BS alert.

Smith leads LC boys in tournament opener

COEUR d'ALENE - Basketball rosters list height, and sometimes weight. Other important attributes, such as quickness and hustle, are tougher to measure.

Job seeker still has hope

Kellogg man continues search for employment

KELLOGG - Brian Fulton, 21, a Kellogg High School graduate, didn't look as down-trodden as the other three job seekers huddled in the Idaho Department of Labor Office in Kellogg Wednesday. His frequent smiles showed in stark contrast to the beige room partially lit by the gray nether-hours of the early afternoon.

Quantum enhanced display with blue tooth and infrared

When one suffers a catastrophic injury, or an unexpected progressive disease unleashes its fury, you can end up with little to no function. You may have to rely on a motorized wheelchair for independence.

Officer's recovery a triumph

It was six years ago yesterday that Coeur d'Alene police officer Mike Kralicek was shot in the line of duty. He was in a coma for two weeks, a quadriplegic when he awoke. Mike not only survived the catastrophic head injury but he and his wife, Carrie have triumphed over life-changing adversity.

Kootenai County funds stolen

Embezzling allegations against longtime employee sting officials

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County officials announced late Tuesday they believe recently retired chief deputy clerk Sandy Martinson has been engaged in a long-term pattern of criminal activities - specifically embezzlement.

Highway 3 collapses, closed near Rose Lake

ITD advises motorists to find alternate routes

ROSE LAKE - A culvert running underneath Idaho 3 near Rose Lake collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, forcing today's closure of the highway, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.

Gambling on the Golden Chest

New Jersey Mining Company looks to revive Silver Valley gold mine

With a new partner pledging to back a gamble, the New Jersey Mining Company is set to pull the lever of the Golden Chest Mine slot machine, hoping to see symbols of that precious ore line up across the screen.

Dieting hardship conquered by chocolate

Ever been on a diet and had a hard time sticking with it because of your sweet tooth (something that may have led to your weight gain to begin with)? Well fear no more...CHOCOLATE to the rescue!

Park place

Cd'A considers buying 7 acres above area lakes

COEUR d'ALENE - The goal is to create another Tubbs Hill-type recreation area for the public.

Chiefs blank Thunderbirds

KENT, Wash. - Spokane's James Reid stopped 29 shots as the Chiefs shutout the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-0 in front of 6,125 at the ShoWare Center on Tuesday night.

Bank objects to Tamarack offer

BOISE (AP) - A Swiss bank-led lender group owed hundreds of millions by Tamarack Resort has raised objections to a proposal to sell the vacation development to an Idaho investment company.

Seattle's mess can still become a division title

RENTON, Wash. - Pete Carroll's already in playoff mode, even if his Seattle Seahawks probably don't deserve to reach the postseason.

No first-round bye for Philly

PHILADELPHIA - Considering everything else the Minnesota Vikings have endured this season, it was silly to think two extra days sitting around a hotel room would bring 'em down.

Coeur d'Alene girls cruise in opener

COEUR d'ALENE - Both girls basketball teams were trying to find an identity in the quarterfinals of the Holiday Inn Express Invitational on Tuesday night.

Five adults, three kids hurt on ski lift

Five adults, three kids hurt on ski lift

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) - A 35-year-old chair lift set for improvements failed Tuesday in high winds at a Maine resort, sending skiers - some of them children - plummeting into ungroomed snow far below that fell with the Northeast's recent blizzard and softened the landing.

Make 2011 the healthiest year of your life

Let's start by asking a question that has an obvious answer. Would you like to save money on medical expenses this year and have the healthiest year ever? Your answer, unless you've managed to spend zero dollars, is most likely a resounding, "Yes!"

Hangover Handicap set for Jan. 1

The 34th annual Hangover Handicap is 9:30 a.m. Saturday. It begins and ends behind Michael D's restaurant at 23rd and Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive.

The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Dec. 29, 2010

Something stinks with the NCAA

When it comes to the NCAA, there are times when I’m left scratching my head.

Probe into deadly shooting continues

SANDPOINT - The investigation into the shooting death of Erik David Foust is deepening, setting the stage for a day-long preliminary hearing next month.

Appeals court backs Idaho phosphate mine expansion

BOISE (AP) - A federal appeals court ruled that agencies including the Bureau of Land Management didn't break environmental laws when they approved expansion of an eastern Idaho phosphate mine, dealing a blow to groups fighting the project.

Body found after 2 1/2 months

LIBBY, Mont. - A broken water pipe is what finally led to the discovery of a Libby man's body in his home on 10th Street last week about 2 1/2 months after he died.

Timberwolf girls fall short

COEUR d’ALENE — A second-half rally by Lake City fell short as Seattle-area power Federal Way remained unbeaten with a 57-49 win in the quarterfinals of the Holiday Inn Express Invitational.

Missing snowmobiler found alive

BOISE (AP) - Search and rescue crews have located a 43-year-old Twin Falls man who had been missing since failing to return home after a weekend snowmobiling trip.

Road named for World War II hero Vernon Baker

Road north of Hayden to bear name of Medal of Honor recipient

COEUR d'ALENE - Vernon Baker's name is now firmly etched into the Kootenai County landscape.

After holiday spree, economic doubts linger

NEW YORK - Holiday spending surged this year, but Americans still have their doubts about the economy.

The skinny on weight loss: Part IV

Why eating less, eating a balanced diet and exercise are impractical for serious weight loss and can be dangerous.

Living with smart goals

Food for Thought

"As this year draws to a close, I think about my living," sings John Denver in the Christmas carol, "A Baby Just Like You." I attempt my best JD imitation while singing and strumming this tune to my grandchildren on Christmas Day and stop mid-lyric wondering, "What is my living?" I wonder, "What can I make of my life in this new year that might mean something?"

Hearing set for child neglect case

COEUR d'ALENE - A magistrate on Thursday will be presented with evidence collected against two Coeur d'Alene women in a case police said involves the filthiest living conditions for children ever seen here.

Bring fast food home for a healthy holiday season

For too many of us, the holiday season isn't just about spreading glad tidings and joy. It's also about the spreading of the waistline.

Dow finishes up, Nasdaq down amid thin trading

Treasury prices fall in wake of weak bond auction in afternoon

NEW YORK - Stocks closed barely changed Tuesday amid light trading ahead of the New Year's holiday.

Fire claims Cocolalla home

COCOLALLA - A Bonner County couple managed to escape a structure fire that consumed their home on Saturday morning, but they lost their pets, possessions and Christmas gifts in the blaze.

Underwriters make donations

Sometimes, wrote Ken Gutzke, ordinary people do extraordinary things.

'Octomom' faces eviction from California home

LOS ANGELES - The man who sold his Southern California home to "Octomom" Nadya Suleman said Sunday that he's going ahead with eviction proceedings because she hasn't made a long overdue $450,000 payment.

Hearing officer: State should OK megaloads

BOISE (AP) - A hearing officer recommended Tuesday that the Idaho Transportation Department issue four permits to allow ConocoPhillips to ship oversized oil-refinery equipment from Idaho to Montana.

Kids ready to perform today at Kroc Center

Kids ready to perform today at Kroc Center

COEUR d'ALENE - A play in a day sounds pretty easy.

U.S. teen birth rate at all-time low, economy cited

Healthy Lifestyles

ATLANTA - The U.S. teen birth rate in 2009 fell to its lowest point in almost 70 years of record-keeping - a decline that stunned experts who believe it's partly due to the recession.

John N. Hubof, 87

John N. Hubof passed away on Dec. 25, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Regent, N.D., on May 15, 1923.

Igor Vladimirovich Niaki, 31

Igor Vladimirovich Niaki, of Post Falls, died suddenly and tragically at the age of 31, on Dec. 20, 2010, leaving behind his wife, Gretchen; daughter Hazel (5) and son Dorian (3). He was born Sept. 10, 1979, in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Embezzlement Case Update

Sergeant Christie Wood, Public Information Officer for the Coeur d'Alene Police Department, released the following press release this morning regarding the investigation of suspected embezzlement the Kootenai County Clerk's office.

Poll: Idaho should end teacher tenure

If voters on cdapress.com have their way, the Idaho Legislature will join neighbors Wyoming and Montana in considering bans to teacher tenure in public schools this coming year. According to the most recent poll, which asked, Should Idaho eliminate tenure for teachers?:

Survival Enterprises opens first retail outlet

COEUR d'ALENE - Survival Enterprises, a wholesale and mail-order seller of long-term-storage food and nutritional products, has opened its first retail space.

Seahawks: Whitehurst to start vs. St. Louis

Hasselbeck suffered lower back strain vs. Tampa Bay

RENTON, Wash. - Charlie Whitehurst is expected to be Seattle's starting quarterback on Sunday when the Seahawks play the St. Louis Rams for the NFC West title, a game picked up by NBC (5:20 p.m., KHQ).

Ally to pay $462M to settle loan deal with Fannie

NEW YORK (AP) - Ally Financial Inc. said Monday it will pay $462 million to settle buyback claims on $292 billion in home loans that it sold to Fannie Mae before the industry tightened underwriting standards in the wake of the financial meltdown.

NFL playoffs: who needs what to clinch

Seahawks can win NFC West with losing record

NEW YORK (AP) — Three division titles remain undecided heading into the final week of the NFL season: the AFC South, NFC South and NFC West.

Raising the bar

Coeur d'Alene considering rule changes to make downtown nightlife safer

COEUR d'ALENE - Wanna serve? Pass a course.

LCDC to fund Ed Corridor plan

Goal is to still break ground in 2011

COEUR d'ALENE - Financing for the plan is falling into place.

Lakeland to start expanded budget process

School district seeks more input for looming cuts

Editor's note: Last week we concluded a series looking at per-resident spending by city throughout Kootenai County. Now we shift our focus to school districts in the county.

Boomers near 65 with retirements in jeopardy

Crisis looms because boomers did not save effectively, retired early

CHICAGO - Through a combination of procrastination and bad timing, many baby boomers are facing a personal finance disaster just as they're hoping to retire.

The Front Row with Jerry Hitchcock December 28, 2010

Travis ain't no Danica

Anyone with a TV remote has probably seen Travis Pastrana as they shuffle by ESPN2. He tends to stand out in X Games competitions, either on two wheels or four. Danica Patrick has concentrated on four wheels for years, without much to show for it.

'Little Fockers' tops holiday weekend box office

NEW YORK - On a weekend when Hollywood competed with Christmas gatherings and fierce snow storms in the Northeast and Southeast, "Little Fockers" was No. 1 at the box office.

Girls tourney to crown a champion

Holiday Inn Express Invitational tips off today at NIC

COEUR d'ALENE - In the third year of the Holiday Inn Express Invitational, which begins today at North Idaho College, the tournament will take a different look as the girls teams will compete in a tournament format and crown a champion on Thursday evening.

Hundreds spend frigid night stranded on train

NEW YORK (AP) - It took hours for Christopher Mullen to get off a plane from sunny Cancun and on to a half-empty subway car, his only way home. It would be another eight hours and more - a night spent huddled under a thin blanket on the frigid, grungy car - before he could get off the A train.

Northwest Notes December 28, 2010

Timberlake to host holiday tournament

Militias pay big price in Pakistan

Tribal groups help stem Taliban, but at what cost?

MATANI, Pakistan - Tribal militias allied with the government helped block a Taliban advance in this corner of northwest Pakistan close to the Afghan border, but their success has come at a price: the empowerment of untrained, unaccountable private armies that could yet emerge as a threat of their own.

Bonner County to weigh in on timber sale litigation

Commissioners support appeal of ruling which hinders Idaho logging

SANDPOINT - The Bonner County commission is throwing its support behind the U.S. Forest Service's appeal of a federal court ruling which is hindering logging in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

Gibbs leads No. 6 Pitt over No. 4 Connecticut

Top 25 Men

Ashton Gibbs scored 21 points as host Pittsburgh's balance overcame Kemba Walker's one-man offense for No. 4 Connecticut, and the No. 6 Panthers easily won the Big East's first matchup of Top 10 teams by 78-63 on Monday night.

'A lone guardian angel'

Athol man monitors scanners, radios to help with accidents

ATHOL - Robert Manning is trying to be a good samaritan.

Movers & Shakers December 28, 2010

Litehouse Inc. appoints new CEO

Hart supporter fires back at lawmaker's critic

BOISE (AP) - An activist and supporter of Idaho Rep. Phil Hart is trying to lodge an ethics complaint against one of the state lawmaker's biggest critics, Republican Rep. Eric Anderson.

Car crashes into Post Falls Radio Shack

No one injured during incident

POST FALLS - When a car crashed through the front glass door of the Post Falls Radio Shack and was barreling down on him on Monday night, employee Barry Morgan had one thought.

Worker claims wrongful termination

SANDPOINT - A sacked Parsons employee is suing his former employee and the Idaho Transportation Department for wrongful termination.

Bo Levi returns to Texas in triumph

CHENEY - When Bo Levi Mitchell last walked off a football field in Dallas, he had lost his starting quarterback job at Southern Methodist University.

Brees shakes off INTs, leads Saints to win

NFL — Week 16

ATLANTA (AP) - Drew Brees shook off two fourth-quarter interceptions, throwing a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham with 3:24 remaining that gave New Orleans a 17-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and clinched a return to the playoffs for the defending Super Bowl champions Monday night.

Sports Briefs December 28, 2010

Shaquille O'Neal has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for his public comments about the officiating.

2010 headlines quirky, revealing

As we wrap up another 12 months of news, a review of online interest in national headlines reveals a couple of firsts.

Air Force beats Ga. Tech

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Jared Tew put Air Force ahead with a 3-yard touchdown run and the Falcons beat Georgia Tech 14-7 in the Independence Bowl on Monday.

Briefs December 28, 2010

Warming center to open Wednesday

Tom D. Soumas Sr., 79

Tom D. Soumas Sr. passed away peacefully at Kootenai Health on Christmas morning. He was born June 21, 1931, in Mason City, Iowa, to Dionysios and Garifilia Soumas and was one of five children.

Danny W. Vanderhoff, 81

Danny W. Vanderhoff, 81, passed away at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010.

Mary A. Carlson, 90

Mary A. Carlson, 90, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Dec. 27, 2010, at Coeur d'Alene Homes from natural causes.

William Ervin Maurer, 88

William Ervin Maurer, 88, passed away at Pinewood Care Center in Coeur d'Alene on Friday, Dec. 26, 2010.

Raymond M. Wheeler, 84

Raymond M. Wheeler, of Rathdrum, passed away in the early morning of Dec. 26, 2010. Ray was born Sept. 28, 1926, in Spokane, Wash., to parents Byrl and Loretta.

Mildred Marie Garwood, 90

Mildred Marie Garwood, 90, passed away Dec. 24, 2010, at Guardian Angel Homes in Post Falls.

Joan Olson, 70

Joan Marie Olson, 70, of Rathdrum, passed away suddenly on Dec. 22, 2010. She was born Oct. 14, 1940, to Marcel and Dorothy (Fee) Bourgoin in Watertown, N.Y., where she was raised until she was 18 years old. She then lived throughout the country and settled in North Idaho in 1969.

Paula Norrine (Hamby) Schaffer, 63

Paula Norrine (Hamby) Schaffer left this Earth on Dec. 26, 2010, from home. She's gone home to the Lord.

Loren 'Butch' Hull, 62

Loren "Butch" Hull, 62, passed away at home on Dec. 23, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 30, 1948, to Eldon and Evelyn Hull at Lake City General Hospital in Coeur d'Alene.

Mary Jean Price, 86

Mary Jean Price, 86, was born Nov. 11, 1924, to Leslie H. and Mary (Sloan) Lee in Kellogg. She died Dec. 20, 2010, in St. Maries. She attended schools in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1942. She also attended Lewiston Sate Normal School for two years where she majored in education.

Judy Dean, 65

Judith Anne "Judy" Dean passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve morning in her home in Coeur d'Alene. She was born Feb. 1, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Roberta Jean Covey and Roscoe R. Snider. She lived in New York, Hawaii and California before settling in Idaho in 1974.

Making soap from goat's milk

Harrison couple at home among animals on ranch

As a veterinary nurse for eight years, Allison Spacek always felt most at home when she was among animals. But it was at home when it seemed she missed them the most.

A painful loss, but ...

... the result didn't matter, as Seattle's game vs. St. Louis next week will decide NFC West title, playoff spot

TAMPA, Fla. - The surprising Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't wilting under the pressure of the NFL playoff race.

Warrants December 27, 2010

Felonies

Former students plead not guilty

BLACKFOOT (AP) - Four former Blackfoot High School athletes charged with felonies and misdemeanors from hazing incidents police say occurred at a school locker room and on a bus have entered not guilty pleas to the misdemeanor charges.

Post Falls police seek memorabilia, young volunteers

POST FALLS - Post Falls police are seeking memorabilia related to the department and also volunteers 16 and up with its recent program expansion.

Rams dump 49ers, who fire coach

NFL — Week 16

Sam Bradford set an NFL record for completions in a rookie season and his first touchdown pass in four games to lift the host St. Louis Rams (7-8) over the San Francisco 49ers (5-10) 25-17 on Sunday.

Ex-ISU professor set to wage legal fight

BOISE (AP) - A former Idaho State University professor challenging the dismissal of his lawsuit against the school has collected more than $70,000 from education groups to continue his legal fight.

The world's weather went wild in 2010!

Weather Gems

It was announced this past week that more people were killed by natural disasters in 2010 than have been killed by terrorist attacks in the past 40 years combined. One might say that Mother Nature is the 'ULTIMATE TERRORIST.'

Making cuts, may have to increase taxes through levy

School district spending: Post Falls

Editor's note: Last week The Press concluded a series looking at per-resident spending by city throughout Kootenai County. Now we shift our focus to school districts in the county.

Burley considers a raise in golf course fees

BURLEY (AP) - Officials in the south-central Idaho city of Burley are considering raising greens fees at the city's golf course so it isn't such a financial drain on the town's budget.

KTEC on fast track

Planned bill expedites school's planning, construction; architect deal OK'd

It's full speed ahead for the Kootenai Technical Education Campus.

The Front Row with Doug Ferguson December 27, 2010

Immelman on the mend as ’11 nears

Trevor Immelman has no interest in looking at the world ranking these days.

Sports Briefs December 27, 2010

Miscellaneous

Loren "Butch" Hull, 62

Loren "Butch" Hull, 62, passed away at home on Dec. 23, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 30, 1948, to Eldon and Evelyn Hull at Lake City General Hospital in Coeur d'Alene.

The Front Row with MARK NELKE December 26, 2010

Hanna, York ready for big moment

Brandon Hanna's defining moment as an Oregon Duck came earlier this season.

Storm heads to Washington after snowing in South

Snowfalls of 6 to 10 inches predicted in nation's Capital

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A rare white Christmas in parts of the South was complicating life for some travelers as airlines canceled hundreds of flights, while snow was predicted for the nation's Capital and travel authorities warned of potentially dangerous roads.

Top business story: Economy grows but hiring lags

Real estate crisis, Toyota recall and China's swellingGDP among 2010's headlines

WASHINGTON - In 2010, the economy rebounded fitfully from the Great Recession - starting strong, wobbling at midyear but showing enough vigor by year's end to quell fears of a second recession. Yet Americans hardly felt relief under the weight of high unemployment, which began the year at 9.7 percent and is now 9.8 percent.

Idaho schools weather tough budget year

Plan for next fiscal period to bring more of same

BOISE - In Idaho Falls, businesses were asked to pay for field trips because the local school district couldn't afford to send students on educational excursions to the museum or zoo.

Burley caregivers ease holiday blues for elderly

BURLEY - Holidays can represent a time of warmth that comes from reconnecting with family and friends.

Famed Boise building gets freshened up

National Bank structure was built in 1891

BOISE - In the past year, a Boise company has spent several million dollars renovating the Boise City National Bank Building at the southwest corner of 8th and Idaho streets in Downtown Boise. And compared to what they're getting, that could be a bargain.

The best for the most

To some, the newspaper's unveiling of ideas for McEuen Field was accompanied by massive starbursts in the sky underscored by booming cannon from Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.

Adding up a firefighter's gear

Ask Firefighter Jim

Question of the Month: (December 2010)

An executive dream

Mann transitions from the boardroom to the open road

On the side of his mammoth Cascadia Freightliner truck, John Mann has his opinion of his current status painted in gold: "This was supposed to be our class A motorcoach."

Dutch detain 12 Somalis on terror suspicions

AMSTERDAM (AP) - Dutch police arrested 12 Somali men in the key port city of Rotterdam on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack, the public prosecutor said Saturday.

'Spider-Man' stunt goes awry; is show in peril?

NEW YORK - Broadway might need a superhero to save the new Spider-Man musical.

Midwest farmland prices soar due to high demand

DES MOINES, Iowa - Increased commodity prices and strong demand have sent prices of farmland skyrocketing, making it more difficult for young and beginning farmers to get established but strengthening the balance sheets for those who own the land.

Ex: Woman who died at Busch home had heart issue

HUNTLEIGH, Mo. (AP) - An aspiring model who died at the home of former Anheuser-Busch chief executive August Busch IV had a rare heart condition, according to her ex-husband.

Bradford, Suh making huge impact as rookies

Get in there kid, and make a difference.

Giving locals their fill for Christmas

Diners delighted with free dinner at G.W. Hunters

POST FALLS - In Charles Dickens' beloved novel A Christmas Carol, the newly-reformed Ebenezer Scrooge buys an enormous turkey from the local market - the biggest bird in all of London, it seems - and sends it to the home of Bob Cratchit, his loyal but oft-mistreated employee.

Zeke the Wonder Dog

The Linotype

I have helped raise fish, birds, three dogs and a dozen cats; I found a way to love snaggle - toothed Nicholas and Soot, two cats that did not return love very well. And then there was Zeke.

Pope urges courage for Catholics in China, Iraq

Suffering of Christians around the world was focus of yearly Christmas address

VATICAN CITY - Iraqi Christians celebrated a somber Christmas in a Baghdad cathedral stained with dried blood, while Pope Benedict XVI exhorted Chinese Catholics to stay loyal despite restrictions on them in a holiday address laced with worry for the world's Christian minorities.

Doctors weigh in on abuse case

Authorities starting dialogue, seeking ways to improve system to protect abused and neglected children in community

COEUR d'ALENE - Dr. Ronda Westcott hopes the public outcry about the twin 2-year-old girls taken from a home here recently because of severe neglect and possibly abuse might trigger needed changes.

Susan Nipp: 'It's all about kids'

IN PERSON

COEUR d'ALENE - In 2007, author Susan Nipp began work on a children's story about Coeur d'Alene. She created a fun, whimsical tale that goes like this:

Rethinking holiday decor

Silver bells. Mistletoe. A miniature sleigh with eight tiny reindeer. Familiar cliches surround us at the holidays, and many have found their way into our seasonal decorating.

EPA moving unilaterally on greenhouse gas limit

WASHINGTON (AP) - Stymied in Congress, the Obama administration is moving unilaterally to clamp down on power plant and oil refinery greenhouse emissions, announcing plans for developing new standards over the next year.

The perils of being anti-social

"Is social media a fad or is it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution?" asks Erik Qualman, author of "Socialnomics." Consider his statistics and my analysis then decide how connected you should be. Hint: Your company website is no longer enough!

Butler tops WSU for Hawaii title

HONOLULU (AP) - Shelvin Mack scored 20 points to pace Butler to an 84-68 victory over Washington State in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic on Saturday night.

Continuing care retirement communities

On Elder Care

In recent years, persons approaching retirement age have had more lifestyle options than ever before. One of those options is the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). These facilities provide a "continuum of care." This means, for example, that a person can start in the CCRD independent living facility, then move on to its assisted living facility and perhaps spend their final years in the skilled nursing facility. What's not to like?

Curtailing spending, bracing for 'harsh economic realities'

School district spending: Coeur d'Alene

Editor's note: Last week we concluded a series looking at per-resident spending by city throughout Kootenai County. Now we shift our focus to school districts in the county.

Kentucky gives OK to tax breaks for Noah's Ark

FRANKFORT, Ky. - A group of investors looking to build a replica of Noah's Ark as part of a proposed $172 million theme park cleared its first bureaucratic hurdle on Monday.

Finding cool Android smart phone apps

Ask The Propellerheads

Dear PropellerHeads: I was thinking about getting an Android phone. Can I get those cool iPhone apps for my new phone?

We are all in it together

In this last column of the year we reflect a bit and project a bit, at least as well as we are able in these uncertain times.

Community Thanks December 26, 2010

FOOD: Drive is a blessing

50 New Year's resolutions: Everyday Organic style

MaryJane's Everyday Organic

Sure, you could vow - yet again - to join a gym, organize your closet and diversify your investment portfolio. But if you'd prefer a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of New Year, here's your list!

DON'T ASK: It was good policy

Regarding the president rescinding "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" - I think they are making a big mistake. The liberals who pushed for this don't understand the minds of military men. As a veteran, I know that this will result in more beatings and abuse of gay soldiers, as no straight man wants to take a communal shower with a guy who's checking out his package. That usually results in beatings.

UNINVITED: Sound advice requested

Why does the death of a loved one always bring out the worst judgment in people? Within one hour of my Dad passing away in his home, the family was waiting for the ambulance to come to take him away for the last time, when a non-member of the family, who also has a major conflict with members of the family, walked in to make everyone aware that she was going to be a part of this intimate sad event.

LAWYERS: High price for justice

Opening the paper recently I read with disdain (I admit it) the article justifying the city's legal costs. Honestly, I don't blame Mike or the Sanders Beach residents or anyone else that needs help with disputes. The big bills aren't because people have disputes. That's humanity.

EAGLES: Cruises offer best views

I haven't seen anything at all in your paper about the Eagle Cruises out of the Coeur d'Alene Resort. I had the pleasure of taking two of the cruises recently and saw between 150 and 200 of these beautiful birds on each cruise! Only the people in Coeur d'Alene have an opportunity like this!

PAPPAS: Ah, now I get it

I am writing to admit I was wrong. On May 1, 2010, the Press published my column in which I expressed the opinion that the load of BS Jimmy Pappas provided on April 23, 2010, was not due to idiocy or profound ignorance. Now I have seen his Dec. 17, 2010, column. My observations and reasoning are usually correct, but that time I was wrong. I apologize.

OINK! Prairie Pig gratitude

I would like to thank everyone in the Post Falls community for helping Post Falls High School to raise over seven thousand pounds of food for the food bank. This is an all-time record for our school's Prairie Pig food drive. Thanks to your contributions, we not only helped the people of our community, but we also brought home Porkchop. Yes, I mean the pig.

STAND: Reader's courage applauded

After reading "Taking a stand," Mrs. Boteo, I am so proud of you! When it seems we cannot take direct action, it feels good to let the banks know that the people who need them most are being stomped on by heartless actions of the rich of Wall Street. I feel your pain.

SECURITY: It's actually IOUs

I sincerely hope there is not an adult person living in the United States who is so naïve or uninformed as to believe that there are actually billions of dollars in the Social Security fund.

So how was your Christmas?

Milestone Announcements December 25, 2010

WEDDING

Mississippi State players fight in stands

Scuffle involves Sidney, who was suspended for WSU game

HONOLULU (AP) - Two players from Mississippi State's basketball team fought in the stands Thursday night between games at the Diamond Head Classic.

Getting the message

After rough outing vs. Atlanta, Seahawks' Hasselbeck hoping to rebound against Tampa Bay

RENTON, Wash. - It's not every week that Matt Hasselbeck gets pulled aside by Pete Carroll and talked to about his performance from a day earlier.

Tax agreement could bring significant benefits to some

WASHINGTON - If you are a college student, teacher or resident of a state that has sales taxes but no income tax, the bipartisan tax agreement this month could mean significant benefits next year. And the IRS is adjusting its computers to take in your requests.

'The Christmas Twins'

Coeur d'Alene sisters have combined holiday, birthday for 60 years

Back in the 1950s and '60s, before Coeur d'Alene grew into the tourist magnet it is today, the Lake City was an idyllic slice of small-town America, a place of sand-covered beaches, giant ice cream cones and leafy, leave-your-front-door-unlocked neighborhoods.

Tip leads to arrest in theft case

COEUR d'ALENE - A Hayden Lake man was arrested Friday morning after police discovered 107 pieces of mail and presents he had allegedly stolen from local mailboxes, according to a press release from the Coeur d'Alene Police Department.

Fed board: Keep companies from oil spill evidence

NEW ORLEANS - The credibility of the investigation into the Gulf oil spill is being undermined because representatives of companies that made or maintained a key piece of evidence - the blowout preventer - have had too much access to it as it is being analyzed, a federal board says.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT Dec. 25, 2010

Finding gifts in strange places

It's true, I was pretty bad this year.

'Every child should believe'

Kimberly Mumford has been playing Mrs. C for 23 years

COEUR d'ALENE - Mrs. Claus was busy at the North Pole on Monday night, baking and decorating dozens of cookies for kids.

Still no rooms in Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) - The traditional birthplace of Jesus is celebrating its merriest Christmas in years, as tens of thousands of tourists thronged Bethlehem on Friday for the annual holiday festivities in this biblical West Bank town.

Dashing through the snow

Storm over Midwest affects holiday travelers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Christmas Eve snow storm that blanketed parts of the Midwest was headed southeast, expected to bring rare Christmas Day snowfall to Kentucky, Tennessee and even Georgia.

Vision Quest

Sarah Marossy turns talents into avenues of adventure, helps others

COEUR d'ALENE - Sarah Marossy will tell you she's a bit of a dabbler.

Social media influences jurors

SANDPOINT - The advent of social media is bringing new instructions to jurors in Idaho.

Making the most of his SECOND CHANCE

Six years after first trying to play basketball at North Idaho College, Petar Joksimovic has his life headed in the right direction again — and he's back on the Cardinals' hoops team

When Petar Joksimovic came to North Idaho College from Belgrade, Serbia, in 2004, he was hoping to make an impact on the Cardinals in Jared Phay's first season as head basketball coach.

Bubba's Backpack Brigade lends a hand

COEUR d'ALENE - When 10-year-old Bubba Lamb traveled to Seattle with his family, he was struck by an unfamiliar sight: a homeless man, wandering the streets and asking for cash.

A tingling moment

Everyone has a skin-tingling moment they look forward to at Christmas.

Same grandma, different styles for William, Zara

LONDON - Here come the grandkids, marrying up a storm.

Violence plagues Ivory Coast

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Masked gunmen with rocket launchers are blocking access to what officials believe may be a mass grave site in Ivory Coast, the United Nations said, as concerns grow that the West African nation that suffered a 2002-2003 civil war could return to conflict.

Sharp and to the point

Mumbly-Peg sells knives, swords

HAYDEN - Mumbly-Peg is one of those games that while once popular, would not be frowned upon today.

Found Images - Dec. 25

A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.

Legals December. 25, 2010

James Bendell, ID. Bar #8326 The Grupp Law Firm, PLLC 842 West Kathleen Avenue Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Tel: (208) 665-4600 Fax: (208) 701-2147 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR KOOTENAI COUNTY Case No. CV10-10191 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAVERNE WOOTEN WINZER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. Dated this 6 day of December, 2010. ____________________________ CARL EDWARD WINZER, JR. 7213 W. Carnie Road Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 (208) 667-2034 Legal 1569 December 11, 18, 25, 2010

Mom, daughter plead guilty after store scuffle

A mom and her daughter pleaded guilty last week to charges of battery on a peace officer, a felony, after a September scuffle with two city police officers at Huckleberry Variety in downtown Bonners Ferry.

'Tron' serviceable in its spectacle

Following in the footsteps of last year's holiday feast, "Avatar," Disney's reboot of "Tron" tries for the same overstuffed helping of bright, shiny eye-candy. One thing is certain: The neon-infused action sequences must be seen on the big screen.

Rust Belt states losing people, political clout

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - After years of losing residents to more prosperous states, the nation's Rust Belt now confronts another blow to its economic prospects: losing some of its votes in Congress.

Homeless have no holidays

What's wrong with this picture?

Zags showing signs of getting back on track

After 5-5 start, Gonzaga impresses with wins over Baylor, Xavier

SPOKANE (AP) - Gonzaga has not dominated early-season opponents like so many Bulldogs teams of the past, but progress is being made.

Hillman's four TDs help Aztecs ground Midshipmen

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Freshman Ronnie Hillman scored four touchdowns and tied his career best with 228 yards rushing on 28 carries to lead San Diego State (9-4) to its first bowl victory since 1969, 35-14 over Navy (9-4) in the Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday night.

There's room at this inn

Cd'A hotel provides getaway for needy families

Holiday Inn Express is providing a little extra Christmas cheer this year.

What we're lookin' at online

We've been an Internet-infused society for a couple of decades now, and that has made an indelible impression on us, especially those of us who spend a majority of our working time facing a computer screen.

WSU drives past Baylor

Cougars fend off big comeback, advance to tourney title game

HONOLULU - Klay Thompson knows how good Washington State is. He wants others to know, too.

Hernandez arrested on money laundering charge

Suspect is now on immigration hold

COEUR d'ALENE - A Washington driver was arrested for allegedly laundering $50,000 after Kootenai County deputies pulled the man over for failing to signal on a lane change.

Two more outlet stores close

Van Heusen and Bass Shoes and Clothing close today

POST FALLS - Today two more stores at the North Idaho Factory Outlets in Post Falls are to close.

Carousel could come full circle

Owners would like to see popular ride return to Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene's 90-year old carousel is tucked away safely in storage.

Comp plan revisions finally done

County will vote on final approval of document on Thursday

After several years, it's done.

The Front Row with BILL BULEY Dec. 24, 2010

Christmas wishes from me

Christmas is a time for wishes to come true.

Georgetown throttles Memphis

Austin Freeman scored 24 points and No. 10 Georgetown pulled away from No. 16 Memphis (9-2) in the second half for an 86-69 victory Thursday night at Memphis, Tenn.

Portman makes spectacular transformation in 'Black Swan'

Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan" mixes the classic beauty of ballet with the disturbing imagery of a sudden and debilitating mental illness.

Man shoots self during traffic stop

A 31-year-old Post Falls man died on Monday morning after shooting himself during a traffic stop in Oregon the night before.

Holiday travel looking good ... at least for now

NEW YORK (AP) - Fair weather helped make the holiday sojourn a not-so-painful experience in much of the country Thursday, even with more people on the move than last year, but travelers' luck might be running out.

The parking lot paradox

On these pages in the past week or so, we've heard from four people about four experiences in Kootenai County parking lots.

A year of iPads, Betty, 'Glee' and multiple Palins

By JOCELYN NOVECK/Associated Press

Politics and pop culture. Remember when they used to be, well, separate? In recent years these two worlds have seemed to inch ever closer, or maybe to overlap, but in 2010, nobody traveled between them more successfully than Sarah Palin.

Movers & Shakers December 24, 2010

Securities fraud judgment entered against Idaho insurance agent

War rhetoric rises between North and South Korea

SEOUL (AP) - One month after a deadly exchange of artillery fire, the two Koreas ramped up their rhetoric, with South Korea's president pledging unsparing retaliation if attacked again and a top North Korean official threatening a "sacred" nuclear war if provoked.

Leach to retire; Chaney appointed as undersheriff

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Undersheriff Edward "Tad" Leach, who has been handling day-to-day operations for the department for the last four years, has announced he will be retiring. He last day will be April 20.

Pryor, 4 other Buckeyes suspended first five games of 2011

Players sold memorabilia, received improper benefits from tattoo parlor, but can still play in bowl game

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four other Buckeyes were suspended by the NCAA for the first five games of next season for selling championship rings, jerseys and awards, and receiving improper benefits from a tattoo parlor. All can still play in the Sugar Bowl against Arkansas.

Records

CRIME REPORTS

Steelers close in on North title

PITTSBURGH (AP) - So close to securing a division title, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't need any tension, drama or surprises after a short week of preparation. The Carolina Panthers certainly couldn't provide any.

Mission accomplished

Community answers Christmas for All call

Well, readers, you did it.

Owner reunited with two beagles

Raymond Behrens gave animals up for adoption when he joined the Navy six years ago

HAYDEN - Raymond Behrens never thought he would see his beloved beagles again.

'A gift that starts with a baby'

Pastors plan messages of hope to celebrate Christ's birth

Ron Hunter, pastor of Coeur d'Alene Church of the Nazarene, will not give a sermon tonight, Christmas Eve.

Report charts Cragun's descent into paranoia

SANDPOINT -- Court documents in Bonner County indicate Larry Ward Cragun became increasingly paranoid prior to going on a hammer-wielding rampage in Bayview which left one person dead and three others injured.

Change a life for $1

COEUR D'ALENE -- If you received one dollar, how would you use it to change someone's life?

Found Images - Dec. 18

A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.

Found Images - Dec. 11

A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.

Found Images - Dec. 4

A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.

TAXES: Tapping a drying well

Unemployment in Kootenai County is up to 12.9 percent and over 2,000 homeless walk our streets seeking aid!

TRUTH: Find its foundation

In his column titled, "The Truth, the whole truth ..." dated Nov. 28, Timothy Hunt questioned the practice of believing the doctrine of inerrancy of the Bible because the Bible itself says it is inerrant. While the article was interesting and raised some thought provoking questions, the comparison of interpreting the Constitution to prove a point with the inerrancy of the Bible is a stretch.

THUMP: Bumper, feelings damaged

I wanted to add an addendum to Amy Kerns' letter in last Sunday's paper. Someone hit my mother's car while we were in the store a few weeks ago and knocked the bumper off, but instead of leaving a note with their info on it they were "nice" enough to duct tape it back up! It seems to me it would've taken less effort to just leave the note.

LEACH: Sue clue to success

Scottish author James M. Barrie once said, "Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself; and the wife smiles, and lets it go at that."

PURSE: Honest soul in parking lot

I would like to thank the honest lady who kindly turned my purse into Customer Service at Post Falls Walmart last Thursday, December 16th. After placing my groceries in my car, I became distracted when I placed the cart in a cart stall, leaving my purse in the child seat, and did not miss it until I returned home.

HEROES: Thanking them at Christmas

Living in Hayden for quite a few years we noticed sometimes credit is not given to the true heroes of the area. First and foremost all of our men and women fighting to keep this great country free. We can never thank them enough.

WREATHS: Help fulfill this project

I am writing on behalf of the Coeur d'Alene Civil Air Patrol. We recently finished the Wreaths Across America Project this year where we took wreaths purchased by the community and placed them on the graves of veterans. We were able to adorn the graves of 240 local veterans.

VANDALISM: This is protect, serve?

What makes our Police, those who were hired to "protect and serve," feel that they are above the law? When civilians or our property are abused, what can we do as citizens to bring those into accountability to the law they are sworn to uphold? On May 4, 2010 I was visiting the Fernan Rod & Gun Club with a friend of mine when we ran headlong into a joint CDAPD / KCSO live fire exercise. I am a life-member at Fernan Rod & Gun Club and have helped build this range over the past 15 years.

POEM: Sharing a family treasure

Here is a poem I wrote for my sons years ago when they were very small. They always loved it. It was about going to my grandmother and grandfather's house at Christmastime. It was during the Depression years. We didn't have a Christmas tree or presents, so my grandparents' was a magical place for me. My sons enjoyed this poem. Maybe others might, too.

Legals December. 24, 2010

272-10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE At 10:00 o'clock A.M. (recognized local time) on March 16, 2011, in the Office of First American Title Company, Inc., located at, 1866 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, First American Title Company Inc., 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 Kootenai County, Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit: THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 53 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. Information concerning the foreclosure action may be obtained from the Trustee, whose telephone number is (208) 785-2515. According to the Trustee's records, the street address of 31264 E. Red Dell Loop, Athol, Idaho 83801 is sometimes associated with said property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by, David A Nowak and Christina K Nowak, husband and wife, as Grantor(s), First American Title Company of North Idaho, Inc., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of, Mountain West Bank, as Beneficiary; said Deed of Trust was recorded August 05, 2005 as Kootenai County Recorder's Instrument No. 1970445. The default for which this sale is to be made is as follows:1) Failure to pay the entire balance of principal, plus accrued interest thereon, on or before September 1, 2010. The above Grantor(s) are named to comply with Section 45-1506(4)(a), Idaho Code. No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. As of October 4, 2010 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $76,491.78, accrued interest in the amount of $821.50, plus late charges in the amount of $25.00 for a total amount due of $77,338.28. Interest continues to accrue on the Note at the rate of 6.125% per annum with a per diem rate of $12.836 after October 4, 2010. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause said property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. DATED November 12, 2010 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, INC., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE /s/ Becky Stucki, Trust Officer Legal 1497 December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010

Don't let your blood pressure rise during the holidays

You hear a lot about the health of your heart and for very good reason. I doubt there is a single person who doesn't realize how astronomically important our heart is to our ability to function.

Servicing your mobility equipment

How often does insurance (Medicare) cover service or modification to mobility equipment? Where can you get said service? Do you have to receive service at the original company where equipment was provided?

What's in your fruitcake?

Fruitcake... the name implies a healthy dessert or snack, but is it? If you are someone who secretly enjoys this holiday treat, you may be interested in exactly what is in it.

Carols creatively conceived

Christmas music can do magic. Carols conjure feelings often associated with memories, even hopes.

Holiday wines

While Thanksgiving has pretty much one traditional meal and is focused on one day, the Christmas and New Year holidays bring many meal favorites spanning a number of days. The wine choices similarly are multiplied too. So without wasting too much column space here are some recommendations for the most common meals.

Prohibition on wildlife feeding considered

Nuisance bear calls eclipsed 700 in 2010

SANDPOINT - The Idaho Department of Fish & Game is urging Bonner County to enact an ordinance which prohibits the feeding of wildlife, particularly bears.

Records December 23, 2010

DIVORCES FILED

A VISION UNVEILED

Team shares McEuen Field possibilities

COEUR d'ALENE - The plan is in place.

How to keep those healthy eating resolutions

For many of us, the season of gluttony begins with candy-laden Halloween, continues through bountiful Thanksgiving and festive Christmas, and wraps up with party-time New Year's Eve. January hopefully represents a clean slate and, for many people, a cleaner plate.

Jury acquits Shanahan of battery

SANDPOINT - A Bonner County jury acquitted a former East Hope councilman accused of punching the town's 78-year-old mayor in the chest.

What's up with the lake?

Lake Cd'A level as high as it's been in December since 1995

COEUR d'ALENE - If Lake Coeur d'Alene seems high for December, it is.

Palace: Zara Phillips engaged to be married

LONDON - Prince William and Kate Middleton will soon have company on the royal wedding calendar. Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter, is engaged.

Idaho soldiers send holiday messages from Iraq

Idaho Army National Guard soldiers serving in Iraq have passed along holiday greetings to their communities.

Local Briefs December 23, 2010

Warming centers open for Christmas

The Front Row with MARK NELKE Dec. 23, 2010

Capping an enjoyable Carroll career

You never forget your first, but the second time around was pretty sweet for former Lakeland High standout Bubba Bartlett.

Gonzaga pulls away from Xavier

SPOKANE (AP) - Robert Sacre scored a season-high 22 points to lead Gonzaga past Xavier 64-54 on Wednesday night.

Goodbye Chillers, hello Hogfish

Remodeled bar has new look, atmosphere

COEUR d'ALENE - Say goodbye to Chillers.

Free flu shots offered

COEUR d'ALENE - Get vaccinated for free.

Hillsides collapse as storm lashes Southern California

Flooding prompts closing of Orange County beaches

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. - Axl Dominguez awoke early Wednesday to a bumping sound and looked out the window to a scary sight: plastic trashcans floating down the flooded street.

Ice fishing under way in North Idaho

Fish Tips

Ice fishing is under way on some local lakes thanks to the recent freezing temperatures.

Deputies investigating Lohan for battery

LOS ANGELES - Authorities say Lindsay Lohan is being investigated for an alleged misdemeanor battery against a female staffer at a rehab facility where the actress is receiving treatment.

Local infrared heater distributor makes top in nation

Infrared heaters are proving to be a superior asset in providing zoned heat for those hard to heat areas while also reducing heating cost.

Mead drops Coeur d'Alene girls in OT

GIRLS BASKETBALL

The skinny on weight loss: Part III

How to obtain rapid weight loss safely and not create nutrition deficiencies.

As Christmas nears, UPS peak day shows growth

NEW YORK - For UPS, it's beginning to look a lot like a normal Christmas.

Bald eagles explained

All you want to know about bald eagles and other birds of prey, you can find out on Sunday.

Broncos cash out a winner

Boise State caps season with rout of Utah in MAACO Bowl at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - It wasn't the bowl Boise State wanted to be in, and for the better part of the first half Wednesday night, the Broncos played as if they were thinking about the one that got away.

Thompson leads Cougars in Diamond Head Classic opener

HONOLULU (AP) - Klay Thompson scored 28 points to lead Washington State past Mississippi State 83-57 Tuesday in the opening round of the Diamond Head Classic.

Will fish for work

Mike Beard, Pat Way new owners of Orvis Northwest Outfitters

COEUR d'ALENE - As the front door at Orvis Northwest Outfitters opens, a black lab busts in, tail wagging, tongue hanging, and dashes over to Mike Beard and Pat Way.

Visit Andrus Wildlife Management Area

Nestled in the breaks of Hell's Canyon and overlooking Brownlee Reservoir is the Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area, more commonly known as Andrus WMA.

Jo Ellen M. Prosser, 66

Jo Ellen M. Prosser, age 66, resident of Post Falls, died at home surrounded by family after a four-year battle with cancer. She was born May 1, 1944, in Spokane, to Joseph A. and Hazel (Walter) Meyers. Jo Ellen married Denny Prosser on March 20, 1964, at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., while Denny was in the U.S. Army. They lived most of their lives in North Idaho except a few years when Denny managed the Albertsons store in Yakima. Jo Ellen was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, in Coeur d'Alene. She enjoyed spending time at her brother's cabin on the St. Joe River, the Oregon coast, shopping and was her favorite things were "Diamonds, Cadillac's and Cash." Jo Ellen worked as a receptionist for several local doctors over the years, the last being the medical practice of doctor's Benson, Lickey and Lindquist.

Dennis "Denny" Black, 45

Dennis "Denny" A. Black, age 45, resident of Hauser Lake, died Dec. 21, 2010, at his home. He was born on Nov. 23, 1965, in Spokane, to Merle and Sharon (Cooper) Black. Denny lived most of his life in this area. He was employed as an electrician in Seattle for three years prior to returning to the area. While here, he was a machinist, working for Remtech and then at Odenthal Manufacturing, both in Dalton Gardens. His daughters were the love of his life. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing and mountain climbing.

William “Bill” Morical, 89

William Grant Morical was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 15, 1921, and died Dec. 22, 2010.

EDUCATION: Same issue, different views

I just read Mike Ruskovich's Dec. 11 "My Turn" column. He and I have two points of agreement: Our First Amendment rights (all of them) are important, and education is valuable (both to individuals and "The stability of a republican form of government...").

RANTS: Respect others' opinions

This is regarding the irrational rants in the Opinion column recently. If things had been being done right, all these reversals and oustings would not have taken place. The criticisms and outrage aimed at Conservatives, and particularly the Tea Party, are an example of the attacks.

LAKES: Program one for the ages

Words can't express how impressed I was with Lakes Middle School's Veterans program on Pearl Harbor Day. The students and staff treated us veterans and other guests like royalty from the moment we walked in the door.

THANKS: This time, giver gets

First, THANK YOU! to Press Christmas for All. I have always donated, but this year I needed, and they were there. When I went to pick up my envelope, the people working there were so kind and great. And when I saw the grocery card, I felt such relief.

SCHOOLS: Support all that's good

Dear fellow Kootenai County taxpayers,

ELECTION: Time for accounting

Contributions received by or on behalf of a candidate to pay for a post-election lawsuit to challenge or uphold election the result are subject to reporting requirements and contribution limits.

TAX CUTS: Jobs landed overseas

Borrowing from China to pay for the tax break for the rich ... the tea party and Republicans decry that the debt is so large yet they are willing to borrow billions from China so the wealthy in this country can have extended tax breaks. Where are the jobs from Bush tax cuts?

MILITARY: Support GI Bill to full extent

Our servicemen and women risk their lives to defend our freedom. The least we can do is provide them with the respect and encouragement they deserve.

BNSF: Rights are broad and deep

The County Commissioners and the Department of Environmental Quality are fighting an uphill battle in their quest for additional county control and monitoring of the BNSF facility in Hauser over the Aquifer. In addition to having perhaps the most highly technical and most expensive leak detection system in Kootenai County, BNSF answers only to Congress through the Interstate Commerce Act, Commission.

Zanetti Bros. reaches deal with United States Department of Justice

OSBURN - After two-and-a-half years of litigation, six figures and many sleepless nights, the second and third generation owners of Zanetti Bros. Inc. announced Tuesday they reached a settlement with the United Sates Department of Justice.

Northwest Notes December 22, 2010

Indians name Boyle

Twelve arrested in U.K. terrorism plot

LONDON (AP) - In the biggest anti-terrorist sweep in Britain in nearly two years, police have arrested a dozen men accused of plotting a large-scale terror attack on targets inside the United Kingdom.

It all adds up

Accountant's formula equals business success

COEUR d'ALENE - In 2006 Brian Tenney moved back to Coeur d'Alene and began doing tax returns for family and a few friends.

Fighting a fire on impact fees Kids donate food

Larry Clark wonders why agencies across the state can use impact fees on rolling stock when it's not happening in Kootenai County.

Thunder roll in Charlotte

Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a poor shooting night by dominating the fourth quarter in a 99-81 victory over the reeling Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

Disabled mom does her best for two kids

She always pays the rent no matter how much of a struggle it is to come up with the money. For a disabled single mom with two teenagers, it is never easy.

At College Dec. 22, 2010

Christian Hanna

Boise State regroups for bowl

LAS VEGAS - Austin Pettis and his teammates say all the right things, if only because they have no other choice. No need to disrespect Utah or the early bowl game in this gambling city, even if they would rather be smelling roses somewhere else.

Trail on Highway 41, The Pointe zone change receive approval

POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night approved an agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency to construct a paved pedestrian trail on the east side of Highway 41 from Seltice Way to Mullan Avenue.

What the citizens are saying

Dave Meeks, 75

Storms soak California More rain on the way

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A powerful storm system with drenching rain, heavy snow and high winds lashed California on Monday, but forecasters warned the worst was yet to come.

Chocolate, mint together in a festive tart

Ganache tarts are elegant, decadent and the epitome of chocolate love.

Briefs December 22, 2010

Authorities seeking stalking suspect

Group pushes for nationwide wolf restoration

BILLINGS, Mont. - Environmentalists said Tuesday they intend to sue the Obama administration to force it to restore gray wolves across the lower 48 states - even as Republicans in Congress sought unsuccessfully to strip the animals of protection.

North Korea backs away from threats

YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea (AP) - North Korea backed off threats to retaliate against South Korea for military drills and reportedly offered concessions on its nuclear program - signs it was looking to lower the temperature on the Korean peninsula after weeks of soaring tensions.

Mom wants one day for kids to forget

This mom asked for help from Press Christmas for All so she could try to give her three kids one day to forget how tough things have been for them lately.

Charges added in hammer incident

Alleged attacker also had large kitchen knife

Police reports indicate that 31-year-old Bayview resident Larry W. Cragun allegedly entered his next-door neighbors' mobile home with both a large kitchen knife and hammer, aiming for and landing multiple blows to their heads.

Hammer attack kills one

Alleged attacker lives in next-door mobile home

BAYVIEW - A 31-year-old Bayview man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly beating four people in Bayview with a hammer, sending three people to Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, where one later died.

Wright's return lifts Louisvlle past S. Miss.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Justin Burke threw for a pair touchdowns and Jeremy Wright scored on a 95-yard kickoff return Tuesday night to help Louisville beat former Conference USA rival Southern Mississippi 31-28 in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl.

Ashworth annex approved

108-acre, multi-use proposal to offer affordable homes

POST FALLS - Ashworth is moving on.

Post Falls boys outlast Hermiston in 3 OT

HERMISTON, Ore. - Connor Hill scored 31 points to lead the Post Falls Trojans, ranked No. 1 in 5A, past the Hermiston Bulldogs 86-83 in a triple overtime nonleague game Tuesday night.

Records December 22, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Huetter: The best it can with what it's got

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Caps back on top in Southeast

Andrew Gordon had a goal and assist for his first two NHL points, and the Washington Capitals earned their second straight victory by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Obama pushes Senate on arms treaty

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama tried to sway reluctant Republican senators on Monday to back a new arms control treaty with Russia as GOP aversion to giving a politically damaged president another victory intruded on his national security agenda.

White Christmas should happen

COEUR d'ALENE - Though meek compared to November's totals, the snowfall in the 12th and final month is coming at the right time.

A Christmas Eve journey

Author's note: This story first appeared in The Press on Dec. 21, 2005, when this "daddy's girl" was newly grieving the loss of mine. This past year I know of so many people who are facing their first Christmas without a parent or loved one. It's my wish for them and all Main Street readers that the spirit of Christmas surround you with love and light.

Wine 2011: Look forward to good prices, choices

Riesling will rise. The market for wine in Asia will boom on. Customers will continue to hunt for vintage values. And the market for fine wine will continue to rumble back to life.

The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT December 22, 2010

Class back in session for wrestlers

Although many of those local wrestlers got shut out of the finals at the Tri-State Invitational, there were a lot of positives that came from Saturday's action at North Idaho College.

Land board extends cabin rents for 1 year

Lots produce revenue for Idaho public schools

BOISE - The state land board decided Tuesday to extend leases for hundreds of homes on state-owned cabin sites at Payette and Priest lakes in North Idaho through 2011.

UConn women win 89th straight

Huskies surpass mark set by UCLA men

HARTFORD, Conn. - No. 89 came and went as effortlessly as nearly all their previous games. This season. Last season. And the season before.

Stellar goal within reach

Stellar goal within reach

It's so close, you can almost taste those sugar plums.

Orange-honey pine nut tart

Start to finish: 50 minutes (15 minutes active), plus cooling

Year of giving

Larkin lauds community service efforts in State of the City address

POST FALLS - Mayor Clay Larkin used his 10th State of the City address on Tuesday to honor hometown heroes of the past year.

Nuts: A healthier, satisfying party food

When you're lining up the shots at your holiday party, don't hesitate to go a little nuts. Really.

Couldn't do it without them

There's a whole slew of Santa's helpers in red.

Hollywood-style special effects give girl new ear

WASHINGTON - Elise Lutz never let her friends see what was left of her ear.

Idaho adds 273,629 citizens

Census shows increase is fourth largest in United States

COEUR d'ALENE - The sign welcoming travelers to Coeur d'Alene saying pop. 34,514 will need to be replaced or repainted.

Stopgap spending bill passed by Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress cleared a stopgap funding bill Tuesday to keep the federal government open into March, a temporary truce until Republicans and President Barack Obama rejoin the battle over the budget next year.

Paris Vogue editor to leave after 10-year tenure

PARIS - Paris Vogue says its editor-in-chief, Carine Roitfeld, has decided to leave after a 10-year tenure in which the French fashion monthly became "a worldwide reference and indispensable magazine."

Vandals win in last trip to Mac Court

EUGENE, Ore. - Brandon Wiley scored 14 points for Idaho and the Vandals held off Oregon's second-half rally to win 69-65 on Tuesday night.

Christmas - a time to give

Food for Thought

"The season is upon us now, a time for gift and giving," pines John Denver in his song, "A Baby Just Like You." When I hear these lyrics I think about the meaning behind the words and realize there are many gifts that cost no money, exhibit kindness and make others happy. I offer a few simple gift-giving solutions that will fill everyone's stocking for the Christmas season and beyond.

Prince calls celebs on stage to party at NYC show

NEW YORK - Sherri Sheppard finally got her wish to spend the night with Prince - but she had to share him with a few other celebrities, including Spike Lee, Naomi Campbell, Jamie Foxx and her "View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg.

Fernan Lake Village: A reasonable price What the citizens say

"Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Less gas guzzling

NEW YORK (AP) - The world's biggest gas-guzzling nation has limits after all.

'Tron: Legacy' uploads at No. 1 at box office

Disney film is sequel to '82 sci-fi flick

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jeff Bridges' sci-fi sequel "Tron: Legacy" has leaped to the top of the box-office grid with a $43.6 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Youth Sports, Dec. 22, 2010

COEUR d'ALENE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Clara Ellen (Wolf) Fisher, 94

Clara Ellen (Wolf) Fisher passed away Dec. 19, 2010, at Garden Plaza in Post Falls.

Jimmie Goodwin, 69

James "Jimmie" Duane Goodwin died Dec. 9, 2010, in Phoenix, Ariz., following an extensive illness. He was born April 19, 1941, in St. Maries to Helen Delaney Goodwin and Sylvester "Sy" William Goodwin.

Firefighters to escort Santa through Cd'A

Santa Claus is coming to Coeur d'Alene. He won't have his reindeer, but he will have a sleigh - a large, red, fire truck.

The Front row with Tim Dahlberg December 21, 2010

Lee says $120 million was enough

To hear some people in baseball talk, they may have to hold a benefit to make sure Cliff Lee has enough left in his bank account for retirement.

Tenure's origins in dissent

One of the best things about our brand of democracy is dissent. That includes the freedom to express it, the freedom to debate it, and ideally, the practice of respect for opposing positions. The reality more often than not is that while the first two get plenty of attention, the last item is more difficult. No two aspects of society require all three more strenuously than the pursuits of politics and education.

Records December 21, 2010

DIVORCES FILED

Yuletide Fear: Europe cuts back amid holiday gloom

Greeks dodge riots to do their Christmas shopping. Italians planning holiday feasts quietly stuff freezers. And the needy in Ireland are literally selling the family silver.

Christmas deliveries targeted by thieves

Police warn residents about stolen packages

COEUR d'ALENE - As Cynthia Marlette was driving away from her home Friday afternoon, she watched the delivery truck as it entered her neighborhood.

T-Wolves rally past Wenatchee

Prep Basketball December 21, 2010

• BOYS

Making spirits bright

PF eateries to host free Christmas meals; Donations, help needed

POST FALLS - Ken Jackson and Dave Swanson are hungry to help others.

Developer wins judgment

BOISE (AP) - The developer of a proposed treatment center for troubled teens in rural western Idaho has won a $4 million judgment against Boise County after officials scuttled the project.

South Dakota defeats Eastern Washington

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) - Trevor Gruis scored 19 points to lead South Dakota past Eastern Washington 78-72 Monday night.

Growing Moses Lake makes Forbes list

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake was named as the eighth fastest-growing small town in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine.

Northwest Notes December 21, 2010

Cowen named alternate captain for World Juniors

WinCo Cd'A project stalls

Economy slows chain expansion

COEUR d'ALENE - A spokesman for WinCo Foods LLC, a discount grocery chain based in Boise, said its plans for a Coeur d'Alene outlet have slowed down because of the weak growth of the overall economy.

Carroll: "We're going with Matt"

Hasselbeck still Seattle's No. 1 QB

RENTON, Wash. - Pete Carroll spent part of Monday just watching.

Brew-ing up a winner?

Greinke likes attitude of his new team

MILWAUKEE - Zack Greinke loves the attitude of the Milwaukee Brewers and their willingness to try to reach the postseason immediately.

Sides speak out on Ashworth

Hearing on 108-acre annex request is tonight

POST FALLS - Citizens, the real estate sector and businesses are speaking out about a 108-acre annexation request on the Rathdrum Prairie for a project that would include 450 single-family lots, 200 multi-family lots and commercial.

Favre starts, then departs Viks' loss

NFL — Week 15

MINNEAPOLIS - Brett Favre was bundled up in a heavy gray coat by the time Devin Hester sped through the snow with his record-setting return.

Wilmeth (Billie) Viola Collins, 92

Wilmeth (Billie) Viola Collins, 92, passed away Dec. 17, 2010, in the loving care of Coeur d'Alene Homes. Born Aug. 7, 1918, in Philipsburg, Mont., to Ray and Annie Engle, she was the third of four girls.

Cindy Lou Myers, 60

Cindy Lou Myers was born on June 27, 1950, in Harlan, Iowa, to Robert and Darlene Saltmarsh. Cindy, of Spirit Lake, went to be with our Lord on Dec. 11, 2010.

Allen Harry Taylor Sr., 51

Allen Harry Taylor Sr., 51, passed away Dec. 18, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. He was born Sept. 19, 1959, in Trenton, N.J., to Arthur and Elizabeth Taylor.

Norman Thomas Devereux, 75

Norman Thomas Devereux died peacefully Dec. 17, 2010, at Creekside Inn Alzheimer Community in Coeur d'Alene where he had resided for the past two years. Norman was born June 29, 1935, to Jack and Leona Devereux in Butler, Wis., and was raised from a young age in Los Angeles, Calif.

Legals December. 21, 2010

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: November 17, 2010 File No.: 7037.71235 Sale date and time (local time): March 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 1018 N. 7th Street Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Tami D. Venzor, a single person Original trustee: First American Title Insurance Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc. Recording date: 08/02/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2047319000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of November 17, 2010: $109,267.29 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: The North 50 feet of the South 101 feet less the East 80 feet of Block 4, Reid's Addition to Coeur d'Alene, in Book "A" of Plats, Page 141, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7037.71235) 1002.177232-FEI Legal 1448 November 30, 2010 December 7, 14, 21, 2010

Moose mania

Winter has arrived, and hungry moose are coming into town

The moose was only a calf, probably six or seven months old, but the little lady could throw her weight around.

Please recycle cereal and cracker boxes, junk mail

Gift wrap, ribbons and bows not recyclable

Partners Blue Bird Recycling and Kootenai County Solid Waste have noted that they have been surprised that more items were not being recycled in the city of Coeur d'Alene's single-stream recycling program, now available through Waste Management. They weren't seeing cereal boxes, cracker boxes, and junk mail - all items which are recyclable in the program. Please be sure to add these items to your blue cart.

Warrants December 20, 2010

Felonies

Sports Briefs December 20, 2010

Baseball

Dirty third

Atlanta 34, Seattle 18

SEATTLE - After nearly a month away, Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons are finally coming back home.

Baltimore snaps Saints' 6-game streak

NFL — Week 15

Ray Rice ran for 153 yards and scored two touchdowns, and the host Baltimore Ravens ended the New Orleans Saints' (10-4) six-game winning streak with a 30-24 win on Sunday.

Rose the constant in Penn State's 4 straight NCAA volleyball titles

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Penn State's Russ Rose makes it sound so simple, winning those four straight national championships in women's volleyball.

Heroes for the Holidays

Area law enforcement help local children with giant shopping spree

POST FALLS - For a few frantic hours on Sunday morning, the Mullan Avenue Walmart was probably the safest place in all of Kootenai County, if not North Idaho.

Extra expenses piling up

This grandma's grown son has not been able to work since he was injured in an automobile accident.

Tamarack Resort resurrected for ski season

DONNELLY - When a French developer tried to build a destination ski resort in the central Idaho mountains and it failed, 36-year-old Wolfe Ashcraft was among the casualties.

The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg December 20, 2010

UConn streak doesn't suffer by comparison

Different eras. Different streaks. Different ball.

Cougars battle back, topple Santa Clara in OT

Thompson comes up big late as WSU wins its third straight

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Klay Thompson hit a key 3-pointer in regulation and scored seven of his 23 points in overtime as Washington State rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat Santa Clara 85-79 Sunday night.

A beautiful white Christmas to follow December thaw

Weather Gems

In answering a Press subscriber's question concerning the chances of a WHITE CHRISTMAS for a given year since the inception of regular weather-record keeping in 1895 in Coeur d'Alene, there have been a whopping 79 times that the Lake City has had at least an inch or more of snow on the ground as of Dec. 25. This is a very healthy average of 69 percent of the time.

Getting creative with less

Inside the budget: Hayden Lake

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Prep Boys Basketball December 20, 2010

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World/Nation Briefs December 20, 2010

A Christmas treat: A total lunar eclipse

Company's stuffed germ toys catching on

STAMFORD, Conn. - Jim Henson's Muppets made pigs and frogs endearing, and Walt Disney turned a common rodent into a cultural icon.

Man attempts suicide in store parking lot

POST FALLS - A local man was on life support at Kootenai Medical Center late Sunday afternoon after shooting himself with a handgun at Super 1 Foods, according to Post Falls police.

Big development hearing in PF Tuesday

By BRIAN WALKER

William 'Bill' Dennis Molyneaux, 75

William "Bill" Dennis Molyneaux died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, peacefully at home. He will be joining his loving wife, Margie.

Elijah Sandlin Jr., 83

Elijah Sandlin Jr., 83, of Athol, lost his battle with cancer on Dec. 16, 2010, at home. His battle was fought bravely and valiantly.

Frank Dee Norris, 73

Frank Dee Norris, 73, of Osburn, passed away Dec. 18, 2010, at the family home in Osburn. He was born Nov. 17, 1937, in Colfax, Wash. Frank was the son of Guy McKinley and Zelma (Spurgeon) Norris.

Jeannette Carpenter Smith, 95

Jeannette Carpenter Smith passed away Dec. 18, 2010, in blissful peace and harmony at Sullivan Park Care Center in Spokane Valley, Wash. Jeannette was born June 12, 1915, to Faye and Roy Carpenter in Coos Bay, Ore.

Arthur W. Hedge, 98

Arthur W. Hedge, 98, of Post Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. Affectionately known as "Uncle Art" to family and friends alike, he was an inspiration to all who knew him. Art was born on Dec. 2, 1912, in Regent, N.D., to William and Nettie (Burwick) Hedge.

Robert John Kilborn, 48

Robert John Kilborn, 48, died Dec. 15, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene. He was born Aug. 28, 1962, in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Tad Leach is headed to the beach

OK, I can't say for certain he's going to the beach right away. I do know that Tad, undersheriff for Kootenai County, announced to everyone in the sheriff's department this morning that he's retiring on April 20. Between now and then he's got a lot of vacation time to use up. If you don't know Tad you've missed out on a superlative human being. If there's an upside to Tad's retirement - in addition to his earning much more time with Sue, his bride of almost 45 years, kids and grandkids - it's that Travis Chaney will take his place as undersheriff. Like Tad, Travis is about as good as it gets. We'll tell you more about both of these fine men in tomorrow's print editions of The Press. - Mike Patrick

TAXES: Don't always add up

On Aug. 31, 2009, I closed a small business located in the county. As all business owners know, personal property used in the conduct of a business is taxed, as was mine. At the end of the year I got a tax bill for the use of the equipment for the eight months it had been in use for that year.

TAX HOLIDAY: It's no break at all

Vote no on a Social Security payroll tax holiday. If we Americans are deeply worried about the future of Social Security why are we diverting the $112 billion from the Social Security trust fund in order to provide the payroll tax holiday for a year?

GOD: Let lyrics lead our leaders

The editor has been gracious to print my letters to The Press. We, the People of America, are mostly happy to have been blessed to live in this free, exceptional country which was founded by such deep thinking and honorable statesmen who believed in God - often referring to Him as Provident-or Providence.

ADIOS: Instructor thanks many friends

Past readership surveys of mid-size town daily newspapers show the items most read are the obituaries. Second in readership are short letters to the editor. Since I prefer not to see my name in the first-read items at this time, I'll lean to the second.

RICH: Criticism a poor excuse

I've been seeing a lot of mail, articles etc., playing a very familiar liberal theme: Extreme antagonism almost to the point of hatred toward the wealthy.

DOCS: Obama plan scaring them off

In his Dec. 10 column, "Justified Right," Timothy Hunt chastised a portion of my Nov. 24 LTE where I mentioned an AMA survey in my opinion that nearly 40 percent of doctors will either retire early or quit if Obamacare is instituted. Here is some corroboration for that.

DENT: At least say you're sorry

Growing up I was always taught that if you break something you buy it or fix it. Today my family learned a lesson that I also learned early in life, if you dent, scratch or damage someones car you leave a note. Most people know it is common courtesy. Well unfortunately some irresponsible person hit the back end of my new car and didn't bother to leave me a note.

Vegas robber got $1.5M - now what?

Chips not worth anything if suspect cannot cash them in

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Some compare a helmeted motorcyclist's $1.5 million casino chip armed robbery at the posh Bellagio resort with a Hollywood movie script. Others see it more like a liquor store smash-and grab.

A holiday story

The Linotype

My friend Dale Turner, now living in Oregon but student services coordinator at Lewis-Clark State College in Coeur d'Alene when I worked there, owned a Brittany, vintage 1994, to whom he was devoted. Dale and Buddy visited my mother-in-law on nightly walks around City Park. They were inseparable except during Dale's work hours.

Long-term planning a priority

Inside the budget: Hauser

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Look who pays for quality of life

They're about as sexy as statues under wool blankets, but this newspaper's ongoing series on city spending is attracting plenty of attention.

Columbia-Snake rivers closed for repairs

KAHLOTUS, Wash. - The giant navigation lock at Lower Monumental Dam is nearly empty of water, its concrete walls dry.

Community Thanks December 19, 2010

SHALENA: Thank you for hard work

Residents urged to watch for package thieves

HAYDEN - A homeowner caught a would-be thief trying to steal a package off a porch Friday, according to a Kootenai County Sheriff's Department press release.

President to sign law ending military gay ban

Repeal would mean open acceptance by armed forces

WASHINGTON - In a historic vote for gay rights, the Senate agreed on Saturday to do away with the military's 17-year ban on openly gay troops and sent President Barack Obama legislation to overturn the Clinton-era policy known as "don't ask, don't tell."

'Just fell on hard times'

It has been more than a year since the automobile accident that changed this woman's life.

The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT December 19, 2010

When Utah and BSU fans collide

When Dale Nosworthy heard that Boise State and Utah were matched up in a bowl game this year - the MAACO Bowl on Wednesday in Las Vegas, "I felt sorry for both of them," the former Utah tight end and co-owner of Nosworthy's Hall of Fame restaurant in Coeur d'Alene said.

Iranian president announces start to subsidy cuts

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's president on Saturday announced the start of a plan to slash energy and food subsidies, part of government efforts to boost the country's ailing economy.

'Eccentric' professor's art legacy stuns Boise State

BOISE - Boise State University Professor Tom Trusky lived in a North Boise house that needed paint and insulation, didn't meet electrical codes and had bricks missing from a chimney. He lived so frugally that the gift in his will stunned even his closest friends.

EPA issues new PCB dredging rules for GE

ALBANY, N.Y. - General Electric must remove more PCB-tainted sediment from the Hudson River and will have to take better samples of the river bottom when it resumes dredging in the spring, the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday.

Rock Hall of Fame pays tribute to Diamond, Cooper, Love

NEW YORK (AP) - Neil Diamond had been eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for several years but never got a nomination to join music's prestigious club. But he was never really worried about it.

A world gone wild

Quakes, floods and blizzards abound in 2010

This was the year the Earth struck back.

Military maneuvers scuttled by bad weather

Korean tensions remain high

YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea - Military maneuvers planned by South Korean troops did not take place Saturday because of bad weather on a border island shelled by North Korea last month, as the U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting at Russia's request amid concerns over rising tensions on the divided peninsula.

Economy ramping up?

Leading indicators jump 1.1 percent in November

NEW YORK - A gauge of future economic activity rose in November, at the fastest pace since March, suggesting the economy will strengthen early next year.

Music of the season

In Philly, Wanamaker organ is Christmas tradition

PHILADELPHIA - Music lovers from around the world have always made pilgrimages to hear the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, which resides not in a church, but in a Philadelphia department store. It's the largest operational pipe organ in the world - some say the world's largest playable instrument. And on the eve of its 100th year of serenading shoppers, it's never sounded better.

An entire company of sales reps

"How many salespeople do you have?" I'm often asked that question, and I reply that we have 450. "WOW!" is the usual response, followed by "How many employees do you have?" My answer is the same: "450."

Citizens hopeful that small-town feel remains

HAUSER - As Joni Borg jogged through the heart of Hauser, she paused to reflect on life in the small lake community where she's lived for six years.

Last Minute Tax Changes Pushed Through Congress

Congress has decided to help keep the IRS busy during the Christmas holiday by passing last-minute tax changes for the 2010 tax year. These changes cover a variety of areas and will impact almost all Americans, from large corporations to mom and pop stores, and even to the average employee.

Cheer up, things could be worse

So the old saying goes. "And then I cheered up and sure enough, things got worse," said the curmudgeon. But things don't appear to be getting worse in our real estate market.

N. Illinois romps in Hum Bowl

Quarterback Chandler Harnish ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, and Northern Illinois made interim coach Tom Matukewicz a winner with a 40-17 victory over Fresno State in the Humanitarian Bowl on Saturday night at Boise.

Idaho Briefs December 19, 2010

Woman sentenced in stabbing death

EU leaders bid farewell to euro's horrible year

BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union leaders capped the euro's year of pain with renewed resolve to protect their battered common currency. But even after their seventh summit in a chaotic year, markets failed to take heed, leaving the leaders baffled. Again.

San Jose becomes newest medi-pot battleground

SAN JOSE, Calif. - As marijuana goes mainstream in communities across California, the state's third-largest city has become the next big battleground over the drug's future.

Soldiers in our thoughts for holidays

The holiday season is here. This joyous time of year is celebrated with friends and families with special meals, exchanging presents and counting down the minutes until the New Year is upon us. Some 170 North Idaho soldiers will be with us in our thoughts as they are engaged in war in a distant and ancient desert.

Holbrook leads Spartans to Newport title

NEWPORT, Wash. - Eric Holbrook ended his night in the third quarter just an assist shy of a triple-double with 30 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Priest River easily defeated Newport 86-61 in the championship game of the Newport holiday tournament Saturday.

Spiders, snakes?

Brain-damaged woman knows no fear

NEW YORK - Meet SM, a 44-year-old woman who literally knows no fear.

Florida tourism industry reeling from dismal year

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. - The Hubbard family, owners of a marina complex and seafood restaurant on Florida's Gulf coast near Tampa, would just as soon forget that 2010 ever happened.

Werner Koester: War pilot remembers

IN PERSON

HAYDEN LAKE - Werner Koester, at age 87, is hooked on the iPad.

Obama offers assurances to GOP on nuke treaty

WASHINGTON - Pushing hard for a victory on a top national security imperative, President Barack Obama sought to assure Republican lawmakers Saturday that a new arms control treaty with Russia would not hamper U.S. missile defense.

Fancy ATM skips the folding cash, spits out gold

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Shoppers who are looking for something sparkly to put under the Christmas tree can skip the jewelry and go straight to the source: an ATM that dispenses shiny 24-carat gold bars and coins.

Storms cause flooding threats in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A series of winter storms bearing down on California Saturday was threatening parts of the state with flooding, and officials were posting mudflow warnings in areas recently affected by wildfires ahead of this weekend's rains.

Sputtering Zags rise up, dump No. 9 Baylor

DALLAS - Remember those giant killers from Gonzaga? They finally have another big victory after several missed chances already this season.

Trojans battle to fourth

Bonners Ferry’s Hampton finishes second; Post Falls’ Ost, Booth, McLeod third

COEUR d'ALENE - Although the tournament may have been held at North Idaho College this weekend, the region held its championship hopes on one senior as the finals loomed at the 39th annual Tri-State Invitational at Christianson Gym.

The rising cost of litigation

Like others, Cd'A splits city attorney duties from courtroom cases

COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene will pay $108,434 in legal fees defending the 2009 general election challenge.

The undiagnosed mystery illness

Don't wait to discover what's causing unusual - and unwanted - symptoms.

Obama signs $858B tax bill

GOP applauds, liberals seethe as Bush rates extended

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama signed into law a huge, holiday-season tax bill extending cuts for all Americans on Friday, saluting a new spirit of political compromise as Republicans applauded and liberals seethed. The benefits range from tax cuts for millionaires and the middle class to longer-term help for the jobless.

Bears orphaned after fatal attack debut at zoo

BILLINGS, Mont. - They will never escape their savage backstory, but three young bears whose mother led them on a rampage through a Montana campground embarked on a new career Friday: fuzzy zoo attractions.

Man rescued from ice in lake

SANDPOINT - A landowner at Sunnyside rescued a person who became trapped on a detached piece of ice in Lake Pend Oreille on Thursday evening, Northside Fire District officials said.

KCFR receives railcars for training

BNSF gift valued at more than $50,000; traffic delays expected Sunday during move

POST FALLS - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is playing Santa at Kootenai County Fire and Rescue's headquarters this year.

Snow grounds 800 flights across Europe

BERLIN - Heavy overnight snowfall disrupted air travel across western Europe Friday, forcing more than 800 flight cancellations and leading to major delays in Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Post Falls boys, girls triumph

POST FALLS - Post Falls High senior Tori Davenport says she'll miss how her school and Lakeland High come together to help the less fortunate in the community as part of the Battle of the Prairie Pig spirit event.

Briefs December 18, 2010

Post Falls water system deemed clean of coliform

Surgeries trouble for family

This family's troubles began last year when the father needed open heart surgery to repair a defective heart valve he had been born with.

Senate leaders drop $1.3 trillion spending bill

Stopgap funding bill most likely course of action

WASHINGTON - After wrestling with - and finally abandoning - a 1,900-page catchall spending bill stuffed with more than $8 billion in home-state projects known as earmarks in Washington and pork in the rest of the country, Senate leaders turned Friday to devising a measure to keep the federal government running into early next year.

Houston's Yao out for season

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will miss the rest of the season because of the stress fracture in his left ankle.

Booth, Davis reach semis

COEUR d'ALENE - University High of Spokane took the lead in the team standings through the quarterfinals of the opening night of the 39th annual Tri-State Invitational on Friday at North Idaho College.

Athol spending remains the same

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Records December 18, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Baracco's basket lifts Vikings past Spartans

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - Andrew Baracco scored on an assist from Jake Matheson in the final seconds, lifting the Coeur d'Alene Vikings to a 58-57 nonleague win over the Bainbridge Island Spartans on Friday.

The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT December 18, 2010

Getting a good view of the future

It still may be early in the season for some, but chances are by the time that most teams leave the campus of North Idaho College in the coming weeks, they will know exactly what they need to work on to compete for a state title.

New books explore Jackie's other life - as editor

NEW YORK - When most of us think of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, we think back to the perfectly coifed first lady of the early '60s in a stylish shift, a string of pearls, a pill box hat. Or the Jackie O of the next decade, the rich widow in huge sunglasses that shielded her from the world.

Hangover Handicap scheduled Jan. 1

COEUR d'ALENE - Need a place to shake off that New Year's Eve hangover? Or maybe you're just looking for way to start 2011 with a refreshing walk or run on New Year's Day.

Lab scans bones that may belong to Amelia Earhart

Delaware group's discovery leads to DNA extraction attempt

NORMAN, Okla. - Three bone fragments found on a deserted South Pacific island are being analyzed to determine if they belong to Amelia Earhart - tests that could finally prove she died as a castaway after failing in her 1937 quest to become the first woman to fly around the world.

Kootenai jobless numbers steady

Idaho November rate increases to 9.4 percent

POST FALLS - Around closing time Friday at the Idaho Department of Labor office, Mary Noonan searched the computer screen, hunting for a job.

Eagles fly past Villanova into first FCS title game

CHENEY - There must have been some magic in that new red turf Eastern Washington bought.

NASA fuels Discovery to test for cracks in tank

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA fueled space shuttle Discovery at the pad Friday, not for a flight but for tests to help understand mysterious cracks that appeared in the fuel tank during a launch attempt last month.

Wind turbines planned for eastern Idaho

AMERICAN FALLS (AP) - Ridgeline Energy has ordered 44 wind turbines for a wind farm between American Falls and Rockland.

Northwest Notes December 18, 2010

Cougar football team signs another juco transfer

Police say Nampa police officer shot, wounded

NAMPA (AP) - A southwest Idaho police officer shot in the head as he served a search warrant was alert and talking in a Boise hospital on Friday, authorities said.

Event is simply the spirit of Christmas

"Just to see all those little kids marvelling at their toys ..."

Critchfield granted new trial

Convictions on two counts vacated

COEUR d'ALENE - Robert Del Critchfield, who was convicted in October of child molestation for fondling two girls at his former home in Coeur d'Alene Place, will get a new trial, a judge has ruled.

Legals December. 18, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE Loan No.: 0004912531 T.S. No.: 10-11415-6 . On 03/21/2011 at 11:00 am (recognized local time), In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur dAlene, ID 83814. In the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as successor Trustee on behalf of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. 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 Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 52 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 31, CHILCO ESTATES, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, FROM WHICH THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS NORTH 1?59'52" EAST, 2,661.87 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1?59'52" EAST, 331.94 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 62?25'20" EAST, 679.72 FEET TO THE WESTERN MOST CORNER OF THE HEREIN OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 60?30'23" EAST, 797.08 FEET; THENCE 32.05 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 225.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8?09'41" TO A POINT WHICH BERS SOUTH 36?46'39" EAST, 32.02 FEET FROM THE AFORESAID POINT; THENCE SOUTH 13?28'40" WEST, 354.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2?33'08" WEST, 601.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88?13'42" EAST, 415.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1?07'43" WEST, 105.33 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 88?52'17" WEST, 416.27 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 89?11'12" WEST, 183.72 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 32?12'11" WEST, 781.22 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 1904 E PINE HAVEN LN , ATHOL , ID, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by: ERIC J CLARK, A SINGLE MAN, As grantors, To: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY , As Trustee, for the benefit and security of OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, As Beneficiary, dated 08/23/2001, recorded 08/31/2001, as Instrument No. 1693974, of the records of Kootenai County, Idaho. ASSIGNMENT OF DOT TO WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. RECORDED 7/10/2008 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2167844000 Please Note: The above Grantors are named to comply with section 45-1506(4)(A), Idaho Code, No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation set forth herein. The Default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due, under Deed of Trust and Note dated 08/23/2001. The monthly payments for Principal, Interest and Impounds (if applicable) of $1,417.68, due per month from 07/01/2010 , and all subsequent payments until the date of sale or reinstatement. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $128,455.64, plus accrued interest at the rate of 12.25000% per annum from 06/01/2010 . AN delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing late charges, and interest, unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, and any amounts advanced to protect the security associated with this foreclosure and that the beneficiary elects lo sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated: November 19, 2010 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780 (714-508-5100 Michael Busby SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE www.fidelityasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 714-259-7850 ASAP# 3823234 Legal 1467 November 27, 2010 December 4, 11, 18, 2010

Wagner named Kootenai County Fire and Rescue commissioner

Replaces the late Jack Knox in sub-district 4

POST FALLS - Paul Wagner has been named a new commissioner for Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.

Student who brought gun to school returns to class

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. - Columbia Falls High School junior Demari DeReu, who inadvertently brought a rifle to school, was back in class Tuesday after School District 6 trustees voted not to expel her.

More GOP welfare for the wealthy

According to a recent opinion, some 1,000 Democrats were removed from power during the recent election. This was so wonderful to this Republican, that she needed to write and celebrate. It is ironic that she celebrated yet another chapter of our Nation's demise. However, I will admit, the Dems did deserve it. Five million industrial jobs were removed from America during the Republican Golden Age (8 years of GWB). This treason was rewarded by giving these Corporations tax breaks, incentives and royalties, in addition to the fruits of slave labor. These corporations then sell us back their goods from countries like China, and we then pay tax on their goods. These millionaires and billionaires were then given an additional Bush Tax Cut for the Wealthy, which added yet another $700 billion unfunded debt to our grandchildren, which was added directly upon the enormous debt already forwarded to future generations from Corporate welfare such as companies like Exxon who paid no Federal taxes here, and in fact got a $150 million refund! That means you and I who do pay taxes paid Exxon not to pay theirs!

Woman hospitalized after crash

CHILCO - A Coeur d'Alene woman was treated and released at Kootenai Medical Center on Monday night after a collision on U.S. 95 near Chilco.

Area Christmas programs

If your church, school or organization is planning a special program such as a concert, play or live nativity for Christmas or the holidays - in addition to regular Christmas services or individual classroom projects - The Press would like to know about it.

California on verge of greenhouse gas rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is on the verge of creating the first system in the nation to give polluting companies such as utilities or refineries financial incentives to emit fewer greenhouse gases.

Team McEuen readies plan

Public meeting set for Jan. 6 on possible changes at downtown park

COEUR d'ALENE - Details coming soon.

Northwest Notes December 17, 2010

Prairie Pig spirit games

Patient had no patience

Combative man escapes in ambulance, crashes

SANDPOINT - A man was arrested Monday night after inexplicably scuffling with Bonner County EMS personnel, commandeering an ambulance despite being shocked by a deputy's Tazer and crashing the vehicle.

Embedded video on T-shirts promotes school activities

MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Video embedded on a T-shirt? Sounds crazy.

Small city makes the most of grant money

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Don't expect justice in Hart re-run, either

Now tell me again, how is it that Idaho Rep. Phil Hart is bulletproof? He has been brought up on ethics charges in the House of Representatives, only to be assigned to the same ethics panel that saw nothing wrong with what he did last time.

Christmas without her husband

It will be this grandma's first Christmas without her husband.

Jackson ignites Bolts

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Vincent Jackson had a career-high three touchdown catches, Philip Rivers surpassed 4,000 yards passing for the third straight season and the San Diego Chargers beat Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 on Thursday night to stay alive in the AFC West race.

Empty home damaged

COEUR d'ALENE - Someone who broke into a house recently caused an estimated $20,000 in damage at a vacant home in Coeur d'Alene, according to a police report.

Obama sees progress, long road ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) - Though mostly upbeat, the Obama administration's assessment of war progress in Afghanistan suggests tough combat will continue for years and if the president begins to bring U.S. troops home next summer, as promised, the numbers will be small.

The Front Row with TIM DAHLBERG Dec. 17, 2010

$120 million was enough for Cliff Lee

To hear some people in baseball talk, they may have to hold a benefit to make sure Cliff Lee has enough left in his bank account for retirement.

Calling all Cd'A Chessmasters

The first rounds of a chess tournament are this weekend at the Coeur d'Alene library.

Movers & Shakers December 17, 2010

Wilcox eligible to be

Medicaid cuts can devastate poor families

In Illinois, a pharmacist closes his business because of late Medicaid payments. In Arizona, a young father's liver transplant is canceled because Medicaid suddenly won't pay for it. In California, dentists pull teeth that could be saved because Medicaid doesn't pay for root canals.

Vikings lose close one to start three-game road trip

TACOMA, Wash. - Tre'shaun Lexing scored a game-high 23 points as the Lincoln Abes, ranked fourth in 3A, defeated the Coeur d'Alene Vikings 62-58 in a nonleague game Thursday night.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Department wants safe roadways for Christmas

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting an emphasis patrol for drunken drivers through Jan. 3.

The 50 Best Animated Movie Characters

Nobody can deny that most animated movies are made for kids. As adults, we're supposed to ignore "Looney Tunes" and engage in more "intellectual" fare. For most Americans, that means "CSI: Miami" and "Dancing with the Stars."

Records December 17, 2010

DIVORCES GRANTED

EWU takes on defending FCS champions tonight

CHENEY - Eastern Washington tries to dethrone the reigning NCAA Football Championship Subdivision champions tonight when the Eagles host the Villanova Wildcats at Roos Field (5 p.m., ESPN2, ESPN 700).

A case of spaces

Kroc Center considers parking structure

COEUR d'ALENE - An upper level parking structure that could cost more than $1 million could grace the west side of the Kroc Community Center parking lot by late next summer.

Congress approves tax cut compromise

WASHINGTON - Acting with uncommon speed, Congress sent President Barack Obama sweeping, bipartisan legislation late Thursday night to avoid a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for millions and renew jobless benefits for victims of the worst recession in 80 years.

Top returnees include Ost, McLeod

Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene among title contenders

COEUR d’ALENE — Three returning champions and 40 placers will hit the mats starting today at North Idaho College as the 39th annual Tri-State Invitational begins at 10 a.m.

LCHS Theatre Arts fundraiser set

NBC's popular game show, "Minute-to-Win-It" is the basis of Troupe de Wolfe Productions fundraiser set for 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Lake City High School Auditorium.

'Tis the season

Not in the Christmas spirit?

Briefs December 17, 2010

Workshop, bazaar are this weekend

Home on the grange

Cloverleaf, state's oldest operatinggrange, is on comeback trail

POST FALLS - The oldest operating grange in the state has staved off extinction.

They did it for the foster kids

NAPA businesses unite to help bring holiday joy

COEUR d'ALENE - They don't want accolades or pats on the back.

Report: Jenks agrees to deal with Red Sox

Former Prairie Legion star spent last six seasons with White Sox

BOSTON (AP) - Former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, a person familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press.

Shipping gifts for Christmas? Better mail them out soon

Shipping gifts for Christmas? Better mail them out soon

Only a few days left.

Fairfax sentencing delayed

Murder-for-hire suspect to receive sentence in February

COEUR d'ALENE - Sentencing scheduled Thursday for Sagle resident Larry Fairfax, the hitman turned FBI informant, was continued to early February.

Strong week for economy raises optimism for 2011

WASHINGTON - Buoyed by a string of hopeful government reports on layoffs, factory production and consumer spending, economists are predicting that hiring and even housing will pick up in 2011 and make it a better year after all.

Charity now in home stretch

One week to Christmas Eve - the deadline for Press Christmas for All - and a great gift is within reach.

Warriors no problem for Zags

SPOKANE (AP) - Elias Harris recorded game highs of 19 points and nine rebounds to lead Gonzaga to a 103-61 win over Lewis-Clark State on Thursday night.

Tidings of joy

LCHS grad Steve Booth is back for 'Plaid Tidings'’ as he pursues an acting career in New York

COEUR d'ALENE - Steve Booth is home for Christmas, and naturally, his father, Bill, asked the question that most fathers ask their sons when it comes to their careers.

Asphalt plant will stay put

Divided commissioners allow facility to operate permanently in Rathdrum

After lengthy deliberations and with some reservations over the heavy opposition, the Kootenai County commissioners voted 2-1 on Thursday for a Coeur d'Alene asphalt company to continue operating its asphalt batch plant in Rathdrum permanently.

Hazel May Peterson, 86

Hazel May Peterson went to join his heavenly family on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010.

Philip Louis Weidner, 92

March 20, 1918 - Dec. 14, 2010

Vernetta Marcia Schmidt, 86

Vernetta Marcia Schmidt was called home by our Lord, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, after a brief illness at Kootenai Medical Center. She was a wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, counselor and friend and will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.

PANEL: Barrier to birth control?

I've read that a group of medical and policy experts are deciding whether to categorize birth control as preventive medicine under the new health care reform law. If it is considered preventive medicine, it will be covered for free by health plans and women will not be required to contribute co-pays to get their prescription birth control.

Guest Opinion - December 17, 2010

Now tell me again, how is it that Idaho Rep. Phil Hart is bulletproof? He has been brought up on ethics charges in the House of Representatives, only to be assigned to the same ethics panel that saw nothing wrong with what he did last time.

EDUCATION: Of dollars and sense

It is always a privilege to read letters by Mike Ruskovich and to see his smiling face. And I do appreciate his perception. It is just that I come from a little different perspective.

MEGALOADS: State careening off road

There has certainly been much written and much ado about the request for a permit to allow ConocoPhillips to transport four mega-loads of equipment across an Idaho portion of U.S. Highway 12 to Montana. ExxonMobil would like to follow up with a request for 207 additional such loads.

ECONOMY: Local priorities misaligned

This is a sad Christmas story. For years, Susie's Bar & Grill in Hayden has raised thousands of dollars for her nonprofit charity, "Keep It Local Christmas," adopting many local families that need help. It won't be possible this year.

Cd'A: Kennedy decision insane

SCHOOLS: Live within your means

I just finished reading the article "Bauman: Levy is essential." Ms. Bauman, my limited income is also "essential." I feel your pain, but I am starting to think that you don't feel the pain of the everyday taxpayer in the school district.

HART: Ethics apply to all

Dear Idahoans: When I look at what happened in Washington, D.C., to Rep. Charles Rangle, I see a lot of parallels to our own state Rep. Phil Hart.

KIDS: Spread holiday cheer

This came from Iris' House Pre-school:

What Wayne wants for Christmas

Dear Santa,

Joe Luchini, 68

On Dec. 15, 2010, Joe Luchini of Cataldo, passed away at Kootenai Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Joe was born on Oct. 26, 1942, in St. Maries and grew up in Post Falls, where he graduated high school in 1960.

Berniece (Bea) I. Forsmann, 84

Berniece (Bea) I. Forsmann, 84, resident of Coeur d'Alene, died Dec. 3, 2010, at Pinewood Care Center in Coeur d'Alene. Bea was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Post Falls, to Abe Boston and Ina (Makepeace) Boston Tilson.

Bad news - and good tidings

We had trouble getting today's print stories posted to this site, but here's some good news in response to several calls I've gotten this morning. Press Christmas for All received several donations first thing this morning, so the challenge from Anonymous in Athol has been met. That means we've landed a $10,000 check from the philanthropist - and another challenge. AinA just told me that if we can get to $190,000 by the end of the day next Thursday, the day before Christmas Eve, AinA will donate another $10,000. That would hit the goal of $200,000 - the highest ever in 25 years of this holiday charity. We're a little over $130,000 right now, so let's go! - Mike Patrick

Should Idaho eliminate tenure for teachers?

Legals December. 17, 2010

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE A Petition to change the name of Douglas Blaty-Clifford, born 1-8-1983, in Westlake Village, CA, residing at 5010 E Frazier Dr, Post Falls, has been filed in Kootenai County District Court, Idaho. The name will change to Douglas Blaty; I want to change my name because as a medical student and future physician, it is very difficult to deal with my adopted last name "Blaty-Clifford." It gives me problems with taking exams and filing in spaces, and is also difficult when it comes to assignments and designated email accounts. I also need my name officially changed to Blaty because when I take my medical licensure exams in June of 2011, it is required that all of my IDs match my school name with is Douglas Blaty. I have been known as Douglas Blaty my entire life and it will make everything much less difficult and confusing if I can officially use "Blaty" instead of my longer hyphenated last name. The petitioner's father is living and his address is 5010 E Frazier Dr Post Falls, Idaho 83854. The petitioner's mother is living and her address is 5010 E Frazier Dr Post Falls, Idaho 83854. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9:30 o'clock a.m. on 12/23/2010, at the County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: November 22, 2010 By: Deputy Clerk Legal 1459 November 26, 2010 December 3, 10, 17, 2010

Senate sends tax-rate bill to House

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a reach across party lines, the Senate overwhelmingly passed sweeping legislation Wednesday to prevent a Jan. 1 income tax increase for millions and renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed.

Coeur d'Alene, Lake City sweep in Tri-State tourney tune-up

COEUR d'ALENE - Area wrestlers prepared for this weekend's Tri-State tournament as the 5A Coeur d'Alene Vikings and Lake City Timberwolves swept the 4A Lakeland Hawks and 3A Kellogg Wildcats in a pair of nonleague duals Wednesday at Elmer Jordan Court.

Bringing back the goats

WHITEFISH, Mont. - They mostly blinked out on the Whitefish Range sometime in the 1960s, but now there is a proposal to bring mountain goats back.

Pain at the pump

AAA predicts increase in holiday travel

Residents have another cost to contend with heading into Christmas.

NIC instructor memorial is today

A memorial for long-time North Idaho College instructor, Joe Jonas, will be held at 3 p.m. today in Boswell Hall Room 102 on the NIC campus. A reception will follow in the foyer.

Family 'living on a wing and a prayer'

No household income as holiday approaches

They were far from rich, but they were getting by.

2010 the busiest year for park visitors

Glacier National Park's Centennial year has turned out to be the busiest ever for park visitation.

Movers & Shakers December 16, 2010

Circling Raven ranked among best courses

Seahawks struggling through season's final half

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Pete Carroll stresses almost constantly about the fourth quarter, whether in reference to an individual game or concerning the season as a whole.

Sheriff's department: Attempted traffic stop turns into suicide

DALTON GARDENS - A 48-year-old Hayden man fatally shot himself in the face Wednesday afternoon after police attempted to make a traffic stop for a loud exhaust system.

Prep basketball media polls December 16, 2010

First-place votes in parentheses

Hayden Lake boat launch in works

Fish and Game proposes renovation of Sportsman Park facility

COEUR d'ALENE - Hayden Lake could have a re-done boat launch by next fall should funding and public approval come through.

The Front Row with MARK NELKE December 16, 2010

Enjoying a magical year 'forever'

A couple of years ago, Darren Taylor had a story to tell and a lot of time on his hands to tell it.

Possible child enticing matches previous incidents

POST FALLS - Post Falls police are investigating a possible child enticing on Wednesday that is similar to recent incidents in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls involving a navy blue van with a gray stripe.

Records December 16, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Clearwater steelhead may be best bet right now

Fish Tips

With local streams being fairly inactive with fishing, anglers' best bet may be on the Clearwater River with steelhead, said Tommy Thompson, who works in the fishing department at Cabela's.

Time honor caps huge year for Zuckerberg

CEO's Facebook has more than 500 million users

NEW YORK (AP) - Before 2010, Mark Zuckerberg, the 26-year-old co-founder and CEO of Facebook, was primarily known as a mysterious, sweatshirted figure, a Silicon Valley wunderkind familiar mainly to those in tech circles.

'The King's Speech' leads obvious Globe field

NBC to air awards ceremony Jan. 16

LOS ANGELES - "The King's Speech" is precisely the kind of film that has long appealed to awards voters: It's historical, focuses on royalty, depicts a character overcoming physical adversity and features a classy cast.

Stores try to create shopping surge in final days

Discounts, gimmicks abound for consumers willing to spend

NEW YORK (AP) - You won't find uncommonly deep discounts, but you won't have to worry about finding something to buy, either. For the first time in three years, the Christmas season is looking brighter for stores and shoppers alike.

Scientists: It's not too late yet for polar bears

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Two groups of scientists are suggesting a sliver of hope for the future of polar bears in a warming world.

IDFG to fit cow elk with VHF radio collars

Data provides valuable information on herd movement, survival rates

Hunting season has come and gone, but Idaho Fish and Game still has work to do this winter.

Rathdrum man dies in crash

POST FALLS - A 77-year-old Rathdrum man died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near milepost 3 on Wednesday afternoon.

Obama, CEOs: Better relations to boost economy

President has five-hour meeting with 20 corporate leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) - Dogged by high unemployment, President Barack Obama reached out to business leaders Wednesday, seeking to forge a new bond while prodding them to shake loose untapped corporate cash and create more jobs.

'Tis the season for Christmas tree permits

COEUR d'ALENE - Christmas tree permits are available from the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Here's what you need to know about the tree permits:

Corporate branding considered for state parks

Idaho State Parks, brought to you by ... The North Face? Columbia Sportswear? REI?

Legislators look to new session

Lawmakers expect budget cuts, hope to bring in new jobs

COEUR d'ALENE - A lot of challenges await the state Legislature this upcoming session, lawmakers say.

Grants may let Dirne expand

Center seeks to open facilities in Post Falls, Shoshone County

COEUR d'ALENE - Dirne Community Health Center has applied for around $900,000 in grants that would increase access to health care services across Kootenai and Shoshone counties, it announced on Wednesday.

IDFG commission suspends wolf species management plan

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, in a telephone conference call Wednesday, Dec. 8, suspended Idaho's 2008-2012 species management plan for wolves.

Laughter is good medicine

Wednesday's columnist Bill Rutherford explained the psychological benefits of laughter. Can't argue its value as mood medicine, as anyone who's laughed at a joke on a bad day knows. What's more remarkable is laughter's effect on the body.

Dalton Gardens a unique place

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Dream job

Larry Mink, park ranger, spent his summer in Glacier National Park

Thirty-nine years ago, during his freshman year at the University of Montana, Larry Mink traveled to Glacier National Park for the very first time.

NW Specialty to offer urgent care

Premier Urgent Care set to open in January in Post Falls

POST FALLS - Northwest Specialty Hospital is getting into the urgent care business.

Tax committee faces possible restructuring

By JAY PATRICK

Neighbor states might end teacher tenure

By DUSTIN HURST

See proposed future McEuen on Jan. 6

An Open House for the proposed McEuen Park Project will be held Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Library Community Room at 702 E. Front Avenue. Various elements of the plan will first be presented and there will be opportunities for public input.

Viola Evelyn Williams, 86

Viola Evelyn Williams, 86, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Wellsprings Assisted Living in Hayden.

Barbara Jean (Collins) Rosenberry, 83

Barbara Jean (Collins) Rosenberry passed away Dec. 1, 2010. Born Feb. 14, 1927, in Spirit Lake to Fred C. Collins and Margaret J. Collins.

Chloe Deon 'Grams' Baese Pollock, 68

Chloe Deon "Grams" Baese Pollock, of Post Falls, died Dec. 14, 2010, of heart complications.

Joseph Phillip Moore Sr., 80

Joseph Phillip Moore Sr., 80, of Preston, Mo., passed away at home Dec. 6, 2010. He was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Raymore, Mo.

Debby Lewis née Hammond, 45

Passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Coeur d'Alene Dec. 13, 2010. Debby was born Nov. 23, 1965, in Germany.

Shirley Galloway, 80

Shirley Galloway, born in Spokane, Wash., May 24, 1930, passed away Dec. 14, 2010. Born to Buford and Ivylee Finch, she was raised in Coeur d'Alene.

ABUSE: Punishment should fit the crime

The story about those twin girls is devastating! I cannot believe that someone would honestly do that to a child and how could someone else have not come forward sooner?

APOLOGY: Pay up, Mr. Commissioner

On Thursday night I attended another Kootenai County Commissioners hearing regarding making the placement of Coeur d'Alene Paving's temporary asphalt plant a more permanent addition to the neighborhood. As I took my turn and began to speak I was absolutely floored by the outright disrespect that I was shown by Commissioner Piazza. I was admittedly emotional and trying desperately to explain that we had invested the proceeds from our previous house, about $165,000 into our property and then spent another $150,000 building a new home on it and then were forced to sell around a $145,000 loss because we could not bear to live next to an asphalt plant day in and day out.

ABUSE: Abusers deserve execution

Most people will agree that God's greatest gift is the gift of life. Indeed it is; however, there is one thing more valuable than your own life and that is the life of a child, any child. I am having an extremely hard time with this case involving Elisabeth Crossley, her mother, Ruth Cassidy, and the two sweet, innocent little girls with no names.

THANKS: Purse lost, trust found

My daughter and her young family came up from Lewiston to visit us last weekend. Saturday morning, around 11, they went to Cabela's to purchase a few items. Upon leaving, they accidentally left her purse in the bottom of their shopping cart when they parked it in one of the outside return locations. They hadn't made it out of the parking lot when they realized they didn't have the purse, and immediately went back. There was one other new cart in the return location besides the one they had left, and the purse was nowhere to be seen.

ABUSE: Vigilance can help others

As a longtime foster mom, I was saddened to read about the twin girls found abused and neglected here in Coeur d'Alene. Unfortunately, it is a story I have become familiar with over the years I've fostered.

ABUSE: Police failed little girls

I would like to give my thanks to the concerned citizens who called the Coeur d'Alene Police Dept. on eight occasions to report small children "screaming," to Mr. Brown who witnessed and reported what he saw at the apartment where these babies resided, to the neighbor who tried to give care and comfort to the girls early on and to your reporter, Mr. David Cole for his excellent reporting of this incident.

HOOPS: Coverage of basketball lacking

Editor's note: This letter was received before the NIC men lost two consecutive games over the weekend.

ABUSE: City comes to rescue

When I first read about the Crossley twins, my heart broke. Like most of the citizens of Coeur d'Alene, I was shocked and saddened. Being a father and grandfather, I felt compelled to do something.

ABUSE: Mother shouldn't reproduce

After reading about the precious twin Crossley girls and their mother all I can say is praise the wonderful grace of God for angels watching out for us! Anthony Brown, Brandy Conklin and son Raymond sure as hell did their good Christian deed. I only pray that Protective Services has Elisabeth C. Crossley fixed so she and others concerned cannot breed another child.

The skinny on weight loss, part II

In my editorial "The Skinny on Weight Loss, Part I,"I discussed some of the difficulties associated with weight loss including the enzyme regulation of fat storage and fat loss from the adipocytes (fat cells).

Ask your audiologist...

As I have gotten older I find that I have to have ear wax removed about once a year now. What can I do myself that would help to keep the wax from building up on me?

A sense of humor goes with success

There are some incredibly interesting people who make their homes right here and Brent Regan is one of those folks.

Policies didn't prevent hazing

BOISE (AP) - An eastern Idaho school district says policies to crack down on bullying were already in place when, police say, a group of student athletes engaged in hazing activities.

Lee found all he needed in Philly

Lefty took $30 million less than Yankees offered to return to Phillies

NEW YORK - At some point, it seems, Cliff Lee figured it wasn't about the money anymore.

Trojans adjust lineup, beat Bonners, Timberlake

SPIRIT LAKE - Post Falls switched up the lineup to come away with a pair of nonleague wins against Bonners Ferry and Timberlake on Tuesday at Timberlake High.

Idaho Briefs December 15, 2010

Labrador hires legislative director

Talking turkeys 2,880 birds fly into town

Doug Parker donates $38,000 worth of birds to area food banks

COEUR d'ALENE - If you've ever wondered what 2,880 turkeys looks like, it looks like a warehouse full of turkeys.

Hill sparks Post Falls boys

Tennison helps Trojan girls win in overtime

MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Connor Hill had 26 points and seven rebounds as the top-ranked Post Falls Trojans outscored the Moses Lake Chiefs 18-0 in the second quarter on the way to a 64-52 nonleague win Tuesday night.

How to prevent sacral sitting in your mobility device

There are several studies that prove sacral sitting or sitting in a sacral position, can cause decrease in daily functions such as grooming, cooking, and reaching vital objects; it can also lead to decreased overall productivity, and lead to debilitating or even deadly secondary complications.

GE expects big earnings growth

NEW YORK (AP) - General Electric Chief Executive Officer Jeff Immelt said Tuesday he expects the company to deliver "substantially" higher profits in 2011, driven by growth in its industrial division and in China.

Missing hunter found dead

BOISE (AP) - Ada County officials say a 58-year-old Caldwell man reported missing during a hunting trip has been found dead.

Northwest Notes December 15, 2010

Jordon Eborall

Low, slow the way to go for speedy dinner

Sometimes low and slow is the best way to deal with a dinner short on time.

Briefs December 15, 2010

Second Tankovich seeks new trial

Kids grieve too

Children are often called the forgotten mourners.

Economic stress falls to 18-month low

Unemployment rates were higher in Idaho in October

Job gains around the country offset higher foreclosures and helped reduce the nation's economic stress in October to an 18-month low, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis.

Records December 15, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Tax bill changes considered

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats considered changes in legislation to avoid a Jan. 1 jump in income taxes on Tuesday, despite a warning from Republicans that the bill's passage could be endangered as a result.

Cd'A has plenty to crow about

Mayor recalls chicken debate, success with grants in State of the City address

COEUR d'ALENE - A community center with 13,000 more members than expected, a HELP facility that provides essential services for 400 people a week.

Youth Sports, Dec. 15, 2010

CROSS COUNTRY

QB-thin Vikings hope Favre can return this season

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Brett Favre's career isn't quite over yet.

The 3 'Rs' of revising

County officials still tweaking comp plan

Reorganizing. Readjusting. Rewording.

Osteoarthritis: Falling apart at the seams

Arthritis is one of many degenerative diseases today that are increasing at alarming rates. We are literally falling apart at the seams.

Christmas programs to celebrate season

Press compiling list of events

If your church, school or organization is planning a special program such as a concert, play or live nativity for Christmas or the holidays - in addition to regular Christmas services or individual classroom projects - The Press would like to know about it.

Caruso's and CFA

Three deli stores will donate proceeds Saturday

COEUR d'ALENE - Cat Gunseor has been an employee at Caruso's Sandwich Company for three years.

Chiefs win 6th straight, now in 2nd

KENT, Wash. - Collin Valcourt had one goal and two assists as the Spokane Chiefs won their sixth straight game with an 8-2 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds in Western Hockey League action at the ShoWare Center on Tuesday night.

The Gift of Literacy:

UI students buy $1,100 worth of books for North Idaho children

COEUR d'ALENE - Literacy is a gift that keeps on giving.

Anybody stressed? Chiropractic can help

I love the holidays and all the fun and special times that come along with it, but unfortunately the nasty six letter word - stress - comes along with the bright lights and mistletoe. Stress not only affects our emotional well-being and our moods but our bodies as well. Research shows that stress and unhealthy behaviors contribute to some of our country's biggest health problems such as obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Stress can also build up inside the body and manifest as back pain, neck pain or headaches. Did you know that stress can also cause damage to muscle tissue, can add to infertility and damage the immune response? We perceive stress from three basic sources: our environment, our body and our emotions. If you think about it, all three are especially challenged at this time of year.

Movers & Shakers December 15, 2010

Soroptimist International honors Mikki Stevens

Bauman: Levy is 'essential'

COEUR d'ALENE - It is called a supplemental levy, but the property tax measure that will go before Coeur d'Alene School District voters in March is anything but.

The first Winter Wine Rodeo

A little over one week ago the first Winter Wine Rodeo was held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, and the success laid the groundwork for this event to go on for many years. The winter installment was an off shoot of the North Idaho Wine Rodeo held prior at the August Fair, and while the summer event was a competition judging more than 230 wines, the winter event was a chance for wine consumers to both revisit some of the winners but also sample some of next year's competitors.

Surgeon general: One cigarette is one too many

WASHINGTON - Think the occasional cigarette won't hurt? Even a bit of social smoking - or inhaling someone else's secondhand smoke - could be enough to block your arteries and trigger a heart attack, says the newest surgeon general's report on the killer the nation just can't kick.

Why do humans laugh?

Food for Thought

Hey, wanna hear a joke? OK, here you go. A guy walks into a bar. Another guy walks into a bar. The third guy ducks.

Rathdrum working during recession

City invests in technology to help cut labor costs

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Study: Half of women over 40 get annual mammograms

SAN ANTONIO - Remember the uproar last year when a government task force said most women don't need annual mammograms? It turns out that only half of women over 40 had been getting them that often to start with, even when they have insurance that covers screening.

Get extra flavor by boozing up your holiday baking

If Thanksgiving is about eating, then surely New Year's Eve is about drinking. And what's better than eating or drinking? Eating while drinking.

'Social Network' named best film by LA critics

LOS ANGELES - The Facebook drama "The Social Network" was picked as the year's best picture Sunday by the influential Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

Transportation board wants $162 million in GARVEE funds

Canyon County and North Idaho are prospective beneficiaries of 2011 GARVEE road spending

Purse-n-alities for everyone

Like many women, Suzan Helmhout loves switching purses frequently.

Baby sitter pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter

COEUR d'ALENE - A Post Falls baby sitter pleaded guilty on Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter for the death of a 3-year-old boy in her care in October.

Second teen dental party planned in response to demand for care

COEUR d'ALENE - Noah Butterfield, 11, closed his eyes, opened wide and tilted his head back, inviting Karla Marshall to probe around in his mouth and hunt for decay.

The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT December 15, 2010

Timing is everything in the NFL

While it may be safe to say that the NFL season has not lacked for excitement and competitive games this season, two events from this past weekend could be looked upon in years to come as those that change the game forever.

Couple tries to keep sense of normalcy

Her husband lost his job just before Christmas a year ago.

Northwest Notes December 15, 2010 pt 2

Local Vandal boosters to meet on Thursday

For kids' sake, expect the worst

In this season of joy and optimism, stories like those of the abused 2-year-old twins hurt more than ever. Christmas is almost here, yet nowhere were charity and love less apparent than in that despicable apartment.

Challenge would sweeten Press Christmas for All pot

COEUR d'ALENE - Your Christmas spirit has been challenged.

Woman who abandoned son sentenced

BOISE (AP) - A 35-year-old woman who abandoned her 7-year-old son in a crowd of at least 50,000 during the Boise Music Festival this summer has been sentenced to up to seven years in prison.

'Holiday Hijinks' variety show set for Saturday at Playhouse

COEUR d'ALENE -

Emanuel's Chicago residency questioned

CHICAGO (AP) - Rahm Emanuel, who left a powerful job with President Barack Obama at the White House to move back to Chicago and run for mayor, endured nearly 12 hours of questioning Tuesday from everyone from attorneys to a woman named Queen Sister - all intent on keeping his name off the ballot.

Gifts from a health conscious Santa

What if Santa were a health nut? Putting his belly that 'shakes like a bowl full of jelly' aside, a health conscious Santa may think twice about the gifts he is offering this year. His list might look something like this:

Charity challenge paying off

Press Christmas for All just deposited today's receipts of $16,600 - a banner day in the 25th annual fundraiser. That puts the amount raised so far at $104.023.11.

BNSF donates rail cars to Fire and Rescue

From Kootenai County Fire and Rescue

Family trio debuts today at Cd'A Plaza Shops

We just received word that a talented trio of siblings, called Kardia Trio, will be playing from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Resort Plaza Shops, on Sherman Avenue and Second Street in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Though the family moved here in October, they're already jumping into the local holiday spirit. Playing piano, flute and violin, Kardia Trio will be raising money for Press Christmas for All. You may contact them at [email protected].

Transportation wants $162 million, some for N. Idaho

By Jay Patrick

Sunset magazine honors Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - Many local residents consider their town a hidden treasure, but the secret might be out thanks to Sunset magazine.

The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg December 14, 2010

Tyson heads to hall alive and well

Mike Tyson and I were sitting around a few months back, talking about life.

About the aquifer

Commissioners, BNSF officials debate safety regulations

HAUSER - Seeing it up close didn't make talking easier.

Meeting expectations while falling behind

HAYDEN - The city of Hayden's primary budget issue is ever-growing demands for services versus ever-diminishing sources of revenue.

Movers & Shakers December 14, 2010

Longevity Chiropractic leases Post Falls space

Rathdrum to consider permit for new church

Council to also mull 13-acre annex request

RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum City Council will hold public hearings tonight on a conditional-use permit for a church and a 13-acre annexation request.

Jets assistant suspended, fined $25,000 for tripping

NFL — Week 14

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Sal Alosi, the New York Jets assistant coach who tripped a Miami Dolphins player during a game was suspended by the team Monday night without pay for the rest of the season, including the playoffs, and fined an additional $25,000.

Silver and gold ... maybe it's stolen

Gold and silver worth up to $3 million disappeared from a safe in a Coeur d'Alene home over the weekend.

Grandfather's stroke makes for tough times

Dad: Good boys deserve visit from Santa

His sons are such good boys, said this father of two.

Sports Briefs December 14, 2010

Baseball

Records December 14, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Women's health grade is low

Despite advances in medical science and awareness campaigns, the U.S. isn't making many gains in women's health.

Priest accused of abuse stripped of church duties

Rev. Gould most recently served in Post Falls

BOISE (AP) - A Roman Catholic priest from Idaho who was accused earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor three decades ago has been sanctioned and can no longer serve as a priest.

Wolverine protection has to wait

HELENA, Mont. - The threat of climate change warrants classifying wolverines as threatened or endangered, but other species are in more imminent danger and will delay protection for the small, ferocious mammals, wildlife officials said Monday.

Seattle flubs chance to control NFC West

RENTON, Wash. - The opportunity was there for Seattle to shut the door on San Francisco and take control of the woeful NFC West, leaving it to just the Seahawks and St. Louis to sort out over the final three weeks.

Hart investigation continues

Committee votes to look into second complaint

A House ethics committee agreed Monday to investigate a second complaint against an Athol legislator battling the state and federal government over unpaid taxes.

Ponderosa guns for national honor

Post Falls school 1 of 3 statewide nominated for prestigious Blue Ribbon

POST FALLS - Ponderosa Elementary is one of just three schools statewide in the hunt for a Blue Ribbon.

Snowplow-car crash hurts teen

HAYDEN - A Hayden woman was taken to the hospital Sunday after a plow truck collided with her car on U.S. 95, according to Idaho State Police.

Transitory masterpieces

Artist ties Sandpoint together with winter scenes

SANDPOINT - She paints like she sings, in flowing lines that turn Sandpoint into her canvas and her song each holiday season.

Tankovich brother wants new trial

Lawyer cites improper conduct by juror

COEUR d'ALENE - An attorney for Frank J. Tankovich, one of two brothers found guilty by a jury in October for a hate crime, has filed documents in District Court seeking a new trial.

Good seats available?

Free tickets sold for Giants-Vikings game in Detroit

DETROIT - When Brent Stanton heard free tickets were going to be given away for the New York Giants-Minnesota Vikings game, he drove 10 hours on "awful roads" from Milwaukee to Detroit to get some.

The mind game

Coeur d'Alene senior Staub a whiz in classroom and on the mat

COEUR d'ALENE - He may not be the toughest wrestler in the field at this week's 39th annual Tri-State wrestling tournament, but when it comes to outsmarting someone on the mat, he's already a champion.

Trial nears in alleged battery on mayor

EAST HOPE - A former councilman accused of slugging the mayor over a dispute involving a newspaper delivery tube is scheduled to be tried this month.

Power line malfunctions

Thousands of North Idaho residents lost power Monday when an Avista Utilities transmission line malfunctioned, according to a press release.

Otter: Wolf delisting stalled on population target

BOISE (AP) - Gov. Butch Otter said talks over lifting federal protections from Northern Rockies gray wolves stalled last Monday on several points, in particular a mandate for Idaho to maintain 500 to 700 of the predators.

Her, fat? Ballerina tells critic she's just fine

NEW YORK - Christmas is upon us, and for a top ballerina at New York City Ballet, that means one sure thing: suiting up in tulle and sequins as the Sugarplum Fairy in the annual classic, "The Nutcracker." What Jenifer Ringer surely didn't expect was to be accused of having "eaten one sugarplum too many."

Joiner leads St. Maries in win

Prep Roundup December 14, 2010

• BOYS BASKETBALL

Briefs December 14, 2010

Cd'A senior reports scam

Eleanor 'Babe' Scanlon Thompson, 98

Eleanor "Babe" Scanlon Thompson passed away on Dec. 13, 2010.

Mark A. Olson, 59

Mark A. Olson, 59, of Careywood, passed away Dec. 10, 2010. Mark was born in Kalispell, Mont., on Sept. 22, 1951, to Kenneth and Pauline Olson.

Marie Ethel (Leavell) Greb, 86

Marie Ethel Greb, 86, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Dec. 12, 2010, at Beehive Homes in Coeur d'Alene. She was born Jan. 14, 1924, in Topeka, Kan., to Everett and Fern (Chambers) Leavell.

Press poll reflects readers' anger

The most recent poll on cdapress.com asked, “What should happen to the mother and grandmother of the abused 2-year-old twins?” Readers weren’t wishy-washy in their response.

Rate your charitable giving this holiday season.

Legals December. 14, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE: The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814 on March 14, 2011 at 10:00:00 AM, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 02/26/2008 as Instrument Number 2146401000, and executed by DENNY E LEGASPI, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, to RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., the Current Trustee of record covering the following real property located in Kootenai County, State of Idaho. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of tract 26, Fruitland addition to Coeur d'Alene Kootenai county, state of Idaho, according to the plat recorded in book "C" of plats at page 12. Beginning at the southeast corner of tract 26, thence north 130 feet, thence west 26 feet, thence south 10 feet, thence west 29 feet, thence south 120 feet to the south line of tract 26, thence east 55 feet to the point of beginning. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above reference real property, but for purposed of compliance with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of 420 W HAYCRAFT AVE, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83815 is sometimes associated with said real property. Bidders must be prepared to tender the trustee the full amount of the bid at the sale in the form of cash, or cashier's check drawn on a state or federally insured savings institution. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the certain Deed of Trust. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due 07/01/2010 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 6.500% per annum; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and any supplemental modifications thereto. The principal balance owing as of this date on said obligation is $120,574.90, plus interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder and in this sale, together with any unpaid and/or accruing real property taxes, and/or assessments, attorneys' fees, Trustees' fees and costs, and any other amount advanced to protect said security, as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Therefore, the Beneficiary elects to sell, or cause said trust property to be sold, to satisfy said obligation. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND THAT THE DEBT MAY BE DISPUTED. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4) (a) IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. DATED: 11/02/2010, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94, SIMI VALLEY, CA 80028-1821, PHONE: (800) 281-8219. TS # 10-0139832 FEI #:1006.117712 Legal 1408 November 23, 30, 2010 December 7, 14, 2010

EWU's Jones to miss semifinal with broken foot

CHENEY - Eastern Washington All-America running back Taiwan Jones has a fractured bone in his foot and is not expected to play when Eastern (11-2) hosts Villanova (9-4) on Friday (5 p.m., ESPN2) in the semifinals of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.

Sports Briefs December 13, 2010

Baseball

Urban renewal may open 7th district in 2011

The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency is proposing to spend nearly $4 million during the 2011 fiscal year.

Reality star Hatch accused of violating probation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Reality TV star Richard Hatch is accused of violating probation on his tax evasion sentence, which he received for failing to pay taxes on his $1 million prize from the first season of "Survivor."

AP: Meyer quit for health reasons

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Urban Meyer is walking away from Florida because of health concerns, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Addressing economy with cuts, energy efficiency

Inside the budget: Post Falls

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

Patriots lock up another playoff berth

NFL — Week 14

Tom Brady threw for 369 yards and two touchdowns, and the visiting New England Patriots locked up their eighth playoff berth in 10 years with a 36-7 pounding of the Chicago Bears on a snowy, blustery, bone-chilling Sunday.

Increased volcanic activity worldwide may be contributing to all this 'weird' weather

Weather Gems

A subscriber to this column asked me the other day if recent volcanic activity possibly combined with our chilly 'La Nina' event in the waters of the Pacific Ocean to give the Inland North-west, including Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, our snowiest November ever accompanied by record low subzero temperatures.

Residents thankful for small-town feel

POST FALLS - As Gerry Demaris recently exercised her black lab Bentley at Kiwanis Park, she reflected on life in Post Falls.

Chalich named 5A player of the year

Keiser, Moreno, Duffy, Matheson also named to first team in 5A; Smith, Tompke, Stull earn first-team honors in 3A

Chad Chalich had a pretty good first season as the starting quarterback at Coeur d'Alene High.

The Front Row with Jim Litke December 13, 2010

Hei$man makeover: Cash over dash

The only way the Heisman Trophy still means anything after this weekend is if the football cradled in the statue's left arm is replaced by a bag overflowing with cash.

More eyes on drivers

Authorities on extra lookout for DUIs during holidays

This is one instance not to give yourself too much credit.

Heisman winner Newton could be one-and-done at Auburn

NEW YORK - If Cam Newton decides to be one-and-done at Auburn and enter the NFL draft, he probably won't have to wait long to be taken.

EWU loses in final seconds

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Adrian Oliver scored 29 points and Justin Graham hit a jump shot from the foul line with 6.1 seconds remaining to lift San Jose State (6-3) to a 70-69 victory over Eastern Washington on Sunday.

Fifth-graders advocate better care of Tubbs Hill

Coeur d'Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem and City Council members recently received a letter reporting on the current state of Tubbs Hill. "We saw water bottles, cans, and lots of things that can be recycled," it read. "We would like it...well everyone would...if there were recycling bins at the entrance of Tubbs Hill." The letter was from two fifth-graders who attend Bryan Elementary school.

Surprisingly lopsided

49ers muddy up ugly NFC West race even more San Francisco 40, Seattle 21

SAN FRANCISCO - Not only is Alex Smith playing for a job next season, he might be helping coach Mike Singletary save his.

Payroll tax cut worries Social Security advocates

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's plan to cut payroll taxes for a year would provide big savings for many workers, but makes Social Security advocates nervous that it could jeopardize the retirement program's finances.

Gamers endure 48-hour marathon fundraiser

POST FALLS - Bryant Widener needed a break.

Phyllis LaSota Ritter, 91

Phyllis LaSota Ritter born Jan. 29, 1919, to Phil and Winnie LaSota in Metaline Falls, Wash., passed away Dec. 12, 2010.

Michael Dean Smith, 53

Mike entered into rest on Dec. 7, 2010, in Haines, Ore. He is the son of Barbara Lee and stepfather Robert Lee. He was born on Sept. 5, 1957, in Billings, Mont.

Thomas A. Hanson, 66

After a brave battle with cancer, Tom went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Aug. 31, 1944, in Coeur d'Alene to Art and Marge Hanson.

Joseph Andre Jonas, 74

Joseph Andre Jonas, 74, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 10, 1936, in Marseille, France, to Gabriel and Shalem (Shoumoun) Jonas and lived there with his parents and nine siblings during World War II.

Lt. Col. John H. Miller, 87

Lt. Col. John H. Miller, 87, retired USAF, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene.

ECONOMY: Local priorities misaligned

This is a sad Christmas story. For years, Susie's Bar & Grill in Hayden has raised thousands of dollars for her non-profit charity, "Keep It Local Christmas," adopting many local families that need help. It won't be possible this year.

LEVY: Status quo is no go

I watch with interest as school district politicians this year go to their constituents and ask them to assume the burden of higher taxes. The pleas are done in millions, with percents and assumptions regarding home values factored down to a hypothetical taxpayer.

WEALTHY: Pitch in to help nation

When ballplayers sign a contract for $27 million a year for three years and the wealthy have so much money they don't know what to do with it, why don't the billionaires save our country? Some of our top people are doing great things for other countries but they made their money here in America.

Tribute to a teacher - and friend

Uncle Nils,

NATION: Courage needed for cuts

I hope that I am not the only person to note the irony of companion stories in the Dec. 7 Press. On the one hand The Press covered events honoring those members of the "Greatest Generation" who served at Pearl Harbor and others of that generation who endured the hardships of the Great Depression and the sacrifices required of our country throughout World War II. In a companion story The Press highlighted the recent compromise fashioned by Congress and the White House to continue the income tax cuts for the wealthiest among us.

LEVY: Schools must make do

Wow, here we go again. The country is broke, people have no income, and the complacency is obvious from these school boards who think that we will sit still and allow them to raise our taxes to fund more of these items needed to pay for growth in the district.

PEARL: Event at Lakes a gem

The Pearl Harbor remembrance at Lakes Middle School this week was a demonstration of what is right about the 15th Street landmark. Students and staff teamed up to research history, gathering stories from old-timers and survivors, filming interviews of aging veterans and turning out an outstanding program in their gym. Exhibits of endless memorabilia was nicely displayed around the room.

Chemical fortune heir du Pont dies

PITTSBURGH - John du Pont, the chemical fortune heir who killed an Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler at his palatial estate near Philadelphia, died Thursday after being found unresponsive in his prison cell. He was 72.

Embrace change or accept failure

There's an old saying that goes: It is easy to change things. It is hard to change people. Resistance to change is perhaps the biggest threat to progress a business can face.

The Front Row with MARK NELKE December 12, 2010

Sorry, no mystery what this team does

A mysterious package arrived in the Press sports department the other day.

Jackson: Franklin 'recovering very well'

DETROIT - Aretha Franklin underwent serious surgery last week and is "recovering very well," her longtime friend, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, said Wednesday.

Cardinals stumble again on road

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Navy continues domination of Army

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Midshipmen had already lost the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. They weren't about to lose to Army, too.

Wyoming officials say yes to Teton land sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The state land board on Thursday approved selling 2 square miles of property within Grand Teton National Park to the federal government for $107 million in a deal that would be completed in four phases over three years.

Madoff's eldest son hangs himself

NEW YORK (AP) - Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's eldest son hanged himself by a dog leash in his apartment Saturday, exactly two years after his father's arrest in a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that swindled thousands of investors of their life savings.

Community Thanks December 11, 2010

DONATE: 3,000 turkeys gathered

Lakeland bears down in Moscow

MOSCOW - Lakeland built a lead close to double digits in the fourth quarter, then held on to beat Moscow 55-53 in 4A Inland Empire League play Saturday at Bear Den.

Lake City girls down Post Falls

Timberwolves' Butler surpasses 1,000-point mark

COEUR d'ALENE - When two rivals collide on the court, the chances of the game coming down to what happens at the foul line increases with each possession.

Zags rally, but fall to Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Notre Dame's lead reached 14 at one point in the second half and it looked like the Irish might cruise to a victory.

Ost, Nuss win for Trojans, who take 2nd at CV tourney

SPOKANE - James Ost (140) and Kendall Nuss (160) of Post Falls battled to win individual championships for the Post Falls Trojans, who finished second at the Inland Empire Classic at Central Valley High on Saturday.

Bucking trend, Bolivia lowers retirement age to 58

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia enacted a law Friday reducing the country's retirement age to 58, bucking a global trend in which countries push people to work longer to counteract the burden on national treasuries of rising life expectancy.

North Korea: We're ready for war

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea warned Saturday that it is ready for an all-out war even as it dispatched its top diplomat to Russia amid a flurry of regional diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions over the North's deadly artillery attack on South Korea.

Too serious for confusion

It is a pet peeve when people use industry vernacular in a discussion. Their acronyms and abbreviations don't mean a lot to people outside their profession and only serve to create confusion and misunderstanding. It is understandably an easy trap to fall into. The longer we do something, the more we assume that everyone understands what we do and therefore are familiar with the language. Wrong.

Hill scores 28 points as Trojans beat Ferris

POST FALLS - Connor Hill had 28 points and six rebounds as the Post Falls Trojans defeated the Ferris Saxons 72-67 in a nonleague game on Saturday at The Arena.

Elizabeth Edwards remembered for wit, resolve

RALEIGH, N.C. - With stories that spanned decades and spectrums, family and friends of Elizabeth Edwards recalled her Saturday as an idealistic law student who challenged professors, a political sage who offered advice at every turn and a matriarch who comforted her family even as she was dying of breast cancer.

City by city, a numbers game

Nobody can put a price tag on quality of life.

The most for the money

Sherman Avenue's east end wrought with vacant commercial space

COEUR d'ALENE - It seems businesses with office space needs and retailers seeking to sell goods are not choosing the east section of Sherman Avenue as often as in the past. And it seems like those businesses are headed up to the north end of town and elsewhere.

Trade deficit narrows to 9-month low in October

Overseas demand for American goods on the rise

WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit fell to its lowest level in nine months, as growing demand for American goods overseas and a falling dollar pushed exports to their highest level in more than two years.

Newton, easily

Luck second, Moore fourth in Heisman Trophy voting

NEW YORK - Cam Newton thanked his mother, then his father. And then he paused to compose himself.

Nations struggle to make climate deals

Session focuses on secondary issues

CANCUN, Mexico - Weary delegates from almost 200 nations struggled through night and day Friday to cobble together final decisions wrapping up the U.N. climate conference, small steps to revive the faltering, yearslong talks to guard the Earth against planetary warming.

Stretching its services, dollars

Inside the budget: Coeur d'Alene

Editor's note: You can't put a price tag on quality of life in any given city, but you can do some simple math and figure out about what each city spends on its residents.

The best cameras for every budget

NEW YORK - Digital cameras have been popular gifts for a decade, but enthusiasm is waning, as most households already have one. The good news is that if you do know someone who could use a fresher model, it's hard to go wrong: Today's big-name cameras are almost uniformly good buys. Whether you're looking for a simple, compact point-and-shoot or a high-end digital SLR that accepts interchangeable lenses, here's a selection we think stands out from the crowd.

Harry Potter park chips away at Disney's dominance

ORLANDO, Fla. - Craig Taylor wasn't much interested in vacationing in Orlando with his parents this month - until he and his girlfriend plugged into the hype swirling around the new Harry Potter attraction.

'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Optimism still guarded, but group of economists predicts improvement

Finally, after two long years of crippling recession, the national economy is starting to recover.

Wild finish in the 'Inferno'

EWU advances to semifinals, will host Villanova next weekend

CHENEY (AP) - Bo Levi Mitchell threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Hart on the first play of overtime and Eastern Washington recovered a goal-line fumble by quarterback Brock Jensen to beat North Dakota State 38-31 in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Saturday.

Working with computer terms

Ask The Propellerheads

Dear PropellerHeads: My boss keeps asking me if I have enough "spare cycles" to work on new projects. I know what she's asking, and I know this is a computer term, but where does it come from?

Is Yellowstone losing steam? Trees might hold a clue

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A U.S. Geological Survey scientist plans to study trees in Yellowstone National Park to determine whether geysers are losing steam, and maybe even get a better idea of how to predict earthquakes.

New microchip card for US purchases in Europe

NEW YORK - If you've traveled to Europe recently, you may have had the frustrating experience of being unable to use a U.S.-issued credit card for automated transactions, like renting a bike from a stand on the street, paying for highway tolls or buying a train ticket from an unmanned kiosk. A new prepaid smart card from Travelex solves that problem by utilizing the microchip and PIN technology that is standard in credit cards in Europe, but not here.

Stock sales help government offset bailout losses

WASHINGTON (AP) - Stock sales are helping the government offset projected losses from its $700 billion rescue of the financial system.

Many more asking for help this year

They're jobless, disabled, homeless, alone.

If I was in a hurry I wouldn't live in North Idaho

The Linotype

"If I was in a hurry I wouldn't live in North Idaho." That line is my invention, I think, but if someone wants to claim it, e-mail [email protected]. Just don't be in a hurry for a response. We move a bit slower up here than in some other places.

Audobon's 'Birds of America' fetches $10 million at auction

LONDON - It's quite a nest egg. John James Audubon's "Birds of America," a rare blend of art, natural history and craftsmanship, fetched more than $10 million at auction on Tuesday, making it the world's most expensive published book.

Veterans honored at wreath-laying ceremony

COEUR d'ALENE - Quietly and with great reverence, Wayne Syth walked toward the Armed Forces monument at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens, hung a green holiday wreath, stepped back and gave a formal salute.

Redhawks pull away from Vandals

SEATTLE (AP) - Cervante Burrell scored 20 points, Aaron Broussard added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Seattle pulled away in the final minutes for a 66-56 win over Idaho on Saturday night.

A real horse race in New Jersey

10 bills aimed at reviving state's casinos advance

TRENTON, N.J. - The struggling casino and horse racing industries in New Jersey got a long look from state lawmakers Thursday, who advanced 10 bills aimed at enhancing Atlantic City's future and cutting the tracks loose to survive without state aid.

Tax cuts look like add-ons

Clinton back on Capitol Hill to plead Obama's case

WASHINGTON (AP) - In the spirit of the holiday season, President Barack Obama's tax-cut deal with Republicans is becoming a Christmas tree tinseled with gifts for lobbyists and lawmakers. But that hardly stopped the squabbling on Friday, with Bill Clinton back at the White House pleading the president's case.

Asphalt plant deliberations tabled

Commissioners pick Dec. 16 as day to resume discussion

COEUR d'ALENE - The testimony was divided between a business saying it had no options, and property owners pleading over quality of life. The Kootenai County commissioners needed more time.

Chiefs win in shootout at Vancouver

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Blake Gal scored in the third round of a shootout as the Spokane Chiefs defeated the Vancouver Giants 3-2 in a shootout for their fourth straight win in a Western Hockey League action on Friday at the Pacific Coliseum.

Shelter closure leaves victims in danger

TIPS looks to rebuild Sandpoint domestic violence program

SANDPOINT - A homeless puppy is cute and thoroughly adoptable. A child in need is heart-rending and easy to help. But a woman who has been beaten black-and-blue is just plain terrifying.

Guilty verdict thrills Smart

Kidnapping victim glad 'justice can be served'

SALT LAKE CITY - Elizabeth Smart waited more than eight years for the word she heard Friday.

Cardinal teams lose SWAC openers

Both NIC teams suffer first losses

EPHRAIM, Utah - UNLV transfer DeShawn Mitchell scored 27 points as the host Snow Badgers (10-4) rallied from a halftime deficit to hand the top-ranked North Idaho Cardinals their first loss, 76-72 on Friday night in the Scenic West Athletic Conference men's basketball opener for both schools.

No. 2 NIC beats No. 6 Northwest College; Dubose out for season

COEUR d'ALENE - Braden Mowry (141), Jeremy Bommarito (157), Jesse Nielsen (174) and Jamelle Jones (197) picked up decisions as the second-ranked North Idaho wrestling team defeated No. 6 Northwest College of Powell, Wyo. 27-12 at Christianson Gymnasium on Friday.

Matheson sparks Vikings to OT win over defending 3A champ Spartans

BOYS BASKETBALL

Struggling parents of three seek little miracle

With their three children, this couple is living in a 28-foot fifth wheel trailer.

Sides rest in mega-loads hearing

Hearing officer doesn't know when decision is coming

BOISE - Day two of the mega-loads hearing delivered hope to Highway 12 residents battling the state over planned shipments of road-blocking oil refinery equipment.

It's about the kids, stupid

Toys for Tots expects to help 1,200 families

COEUR d'ALENE - Behind the black, plastic curtain, beyond the sight of those coming in the front door at 2129 Main St. in Riverstone Village, long tables were lined with toys.

China furious over Nobel award

BEIJING (AP) - China repeated its claim Saturday that the world is meddling in its affairs after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in absentia to imprisoned democracy activist Liu Xiaobo. The ceremony was censored in China, which has seen a clampdown on dissidents and some news websites blocked in recent days.

The man behind the mask

MOSCOW (AP) - Assuming someone else's identity up to 30 hours a week isn't a normal curriculum for University of Idaho students, but it's been a large part of Lucas Tate's life since 2006.

Property value and taxes Q & A

Here are some questions and answers from Kootenai County Assessor Mike McDowell (via the Kootenai County website):

Equipment causes outage

An equipment failure caused much of downtown Coeur d'Alene to go dark for a short time Friday evening.

Levy rates on the rise

Treasurer: Increases do not mean all property taxes will go up

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County sent out 88,025 property tax bills last month, and property owners in the cities will find a consistency.

Peace and contentment for pets

Resort opens with dogs' comfort in mind

COEUR d'ALENE - When Ralph Ansel walks in the kennel area at Northwest Pet Resort, he hears nothing.

Cougs follow big win with another win

SPOKANE - Washington State coach Ken Bone was concerned that the Cougars would have difficulty maintaining their intensity two nights after dominating regional rival Gonzaga before a large home crowd.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT Dec. 11, 2010

Cashing in on a great season

There are plenty of reasons why Auburn quarterback Cam Newton will win the Heisman Trophy tonight.

Gaming marathon collecting food, toys

Gamers Haven hosts fundraiser

POST FALLS - The Gamer's Haven in Post Falls (1600 E. Seltice Way) will host the Inaugural Charity Gaming Marathon this weekend, a 48-hour event that will benefit the Post Falls food bank.

NORTHWEST NOTES Dec. 11, 2010

EWU football game on couple of TV stations

Poll: Education key to bolster economy

Caveat: Just don't try to raise taxes

The public verdict is in and overwhelming: The better the education people get, the stronger the U.S. economy will be, a poll shows. But don't count on folks to support higher taxes to improve schools.

Kids stuff stockings - er, bags - with clothes

COEUR d'ALENE - After the jeans, shoes and dresses were in the bag, there was still enough room for a robe - a long, warm, flowing robe.

Roadside bomb kills 15 in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - A roadside bomb planted by the Taliban has killed 15 civilians in a dangerous and remote region of southern Afghanistan, officials said Saturday.

Hawaii joins exodus of WAC

Warriors moving to Mountain West in football, Big West in all other sports

HONOLULU - The University of Hawaii is joining the Mountain West Conference for football and the Big West in other sports, abandoning the Western Athletic Conference after 32 years.

Bacteria found in Post Falls water

Boiling not needed; affected area north of Poleline

POST FALLS - The city of Post Falls on Thursday announced that routine water samples taken on Tuesday revealed the presence of coliform bacteria.

Area Christmas programs for Sunday

Christmas programs in the area on Sunday include:

Records December 11, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Eccentric cartel chief killed

MEXICO CITY - The eccentric leader of the brutal La Familia drug cartel was killed in a shootout during two days of fighting between federal police and gunmen that terrified civilians across a western Mexican state, the government said Friday.

First Amendment and education: Two gems

Anyone who values the First Amendment should also value Voltaire and Mark Twain, for both men gave us wise words regarding freedom of speech. I revisited their wisdom after a "My Turn" article published about a month ago caused a barrage of negative responses in this paper.

Congress, don't drive docs out of Medicare

Sometime before Jan. 1, 2011, members of Congress should take a moment and think about what it would be like to show up for an appointment with their doctor, only to be told "I'm sorry. I no longer accept your insurance. You'll have to pay up front."

Columnist hunts for - and finds - misinformation

Justified Right

Legals December. 11, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011, AT THE HOUR OF 11:15 o'clock A.M., local time, of said day, at the front steps of the Kootenai County Courthouse, 502 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Jonathon D. Hallin, 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, together with fixtures, of the following described real property in Kootenai County, Idaho: PARCEL 1: A parcel of land described as the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 51 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho; being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Section 30, from which the South Quarter corner of said Section 30 bears North 88838'41" West a distance of 2667.38 feet; thence North 01816'05'' East a distance of 658.41 feet to South-South 1/64th corner of said Section 30 and 29. Said corner marked by a 5/8"rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962" and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING for this parcel of land; thence North 88837' 13" West a distance of 333.19 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence North 018 17'18" East a distance of 329.28 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence South 88836'29" East a distance of 333.08 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence South 01816'05" West a distance of 329.21 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of this described parcel of land. PARCEL 2: A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 51 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho, being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Section 30, from which the South Quarter corner of said Section 30 bears North 88838'41" West a distance of 2667.38 feet; thence North 65824'24" West a distance of 723.83 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962" and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING for this parcel of land; thence North 56823'48" West a distance of 226.57 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence North 33827'35" East a distance of 137.83 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962", from which the said South Quarter corner bear South 75849'59" West a distance of 1955.21 feet; thence South 55854'25" East a distance of 240.77 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence South 39825'37" West a distance of 136.48 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINING of this described parcel of land. PARCEL 3: A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 51 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian Kootenai County, Idaho, being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Section 30, from which the South Quarter corner of said Section 30 bears North 88838'41" West a distance of 2667.38 feet; thence North 73830'37" West a distance of 1127.77 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962" and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING for this parcel of land; thence North 48824'17" West a distance of 216.67 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence North 69835'54" East a distance of 134.95 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "'ATS PLS 8962", from which said South Quarter corner bears South 73852'46" West a distance of 1613.13 feet; thence South 54858'01" East a distance of 138.68 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence South 35801'59" West a distance of 135.89 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINING of this described parcel of land. PARCEL 4: A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 51 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho, being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Section 30, from which the South Quarter corner of said Section 30 bears North 888 38'41" West a distance of 2667.38 feet; thence North 38814'59" West a distance of 1186.27 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962" and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINING for this parcel of 1and; thence North 79800'17" West a distance of 129.19 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; thence North 03857'09" West a distance of 92.24 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962", from which said South Quarter corner bears South 61817'40" West a distance of 2051.14 feet; thence North 52800'37" East a distance of 174.51 feet to a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped "ATS PLS 8962"; South 01806'53" West a distance of 224.12 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINING of this described parcel of land. NOTE: The address of the subject property is described as follows: Vacant Land The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 Idaho Code. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrance to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust described as follows: A Deed of Trust to secure an indebtedness of $151,598.00, and any other amounts as therein provided, payable under the terms, conditions, provisions and stipulations thereof. Dated: August 15, 2003 Grantor: Marvin R. Erickson and Sharon N. Erickson, husband and wife Trustee: First American Title Company of North Idaho, Inc. Beneficiary: Washington Trust Bank Recorded: September 10, 2003 Instrument No.: 1822442 Re-Recorded: September 30, 2003 Instrument No.: 1827589 Said Deed of Trust modified by Instrument Recorded: August 30, 2004 Instrument No.: 1897952 As Follows: Modifying Deed to Add Revolving Verbiage. Increasing indebtedness by $68,402.00 to a new total of $150,000.00 Deed now secures a Revolving Line of Credit. THE GRANTORS NAMED HEREIN ARE LISTED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506 OF THE IDAHO CODE. No representation is made whether or not they are currently responsible for the obligation listed herein. The default for which this sale is to be made is the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is in default for failure of the obligors to pay the balance due when the loan matured on February 10, 2010. As of October 15, 2010, the outstanding principal balance owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust was $85,972.24, plus accrued interest and late charges in the amount of $14,203.73. Additional interest accrues at the rate of 9.50000% per annum or $22.69 per day. Grantors must also pay outstanding taxes, interest, penalties, late charges, service charges, appraisal fees, title policy fees, and any other disbursements, costs, fees or expenses incurred or paid by the Beneficiary and/or Trustee associated with this Notice of Default and/or foreclosure as provided by the Deed of Trust, Promissory Note, or by Idaho law. JONATHON D. HALLIN, Attorney at Law, is successor trustee of said Deed of Trust. DATED: October 27, 2010. ____________________________ JONATHON HALLIN, Trustee 601 E. Front Ave., Suite 502, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 208-667-0517 Legal 1350 November 20, 27, 2010 December 4, 11, 2010

PORK: Help PF win Prairie Pig

Calling all Post Falls residents! I am a senior at Post Falls High School, and for those of you who may not know, the Prairie Pig rivalry game between our school and Lakeland High School is coming up on Dec. 17. Among the different spirit competitions that go toward winning the pig, one of the biggest contests is the food drive.

KENNEDY: Angry and disappointed

I actually let out a gasp when I saw the Coeur d'Alene Press headline Wednesday morning saying "CDA picks up lawyer tab."

PORK: One way to get past TSA

I just read where in Seville, Spain, a mosque was to be erected in an area of contention similar to the one at Ground Zero in New York. Rather than mobs protesting and causing possible conflicts, the people simply buried a pig at the proposed building site. The ground was then considered contaminated and the mosque was built elsewhere.

CARTOON: Why I'm still laughing

There's a really funny political cartoon in Sunday's newspaper. It depicts the president getting elbowed in the mouth by "Republican Senators" carrying a basketball labeled "filibuster threat." This is, of course, over the tax cut bill, which they're filibustering because it doesn't extend the Bush tax cuts for people earning.

BRUCE REED: Big job, right man

Steven Pearlstein, Washington Post:

PRAIRIE: Here's a better story

I love a fairy tale, and your editorial was certainly that! I submit my own version:

CRUISE: Thanks for holiday memories

Mix:

KENNEDY: Council made bad decision

I cannot believe that Mike Kennedy expected the citizens of Coeur d'Alene to pay for his lawyer fees for HIS election. He could have represented himself in this lawsuit. He is a big boy and knows how to defend himself.

Three charged with voting illegally

Alleged voter fraud occurred in heavily litigated Brannon-Kennedy election

COEUR d'ALENE - Three people who illegally cast ballots in the 2009 Coeur d'Alene general election are being charged with one count of illegal registration by a voter.

Recycling is in the bag

POST FALLS - Post Falls has 3,000 free reusable grocery bags to hand out it to its city residents.

LCSC narrows president search

The search for a new president to lead Lewis-Clark State College has been narrowed down to five candidates.

Road to Ironman with DEREK GARCIA Dec. 10, 2010

Tinker toys and snowball cookies

In the months leading up to the ninth running of Ironman Coeur d'Alene on June 26, 2011, Derek Garcia will be writing a monthly column keeping the community updated on his journey as well as what the hundreds of athletes from the Inland Northwest are doing in preparation for the race.

Mom having tough time

This mother of four is trying desperately to pull her family through another holiday season.

Comp plan nears finish

Kootenai County's vision for the future of development is nearly complete.

Children with lighter start house fire

COEUR d'ALENE - Two children playing with a lighter early Wednesday started a fire that damaged a basement and forced two families in the home to flee.

Movers & Shakers December 10, 2010

Sherman Junction restaurant closes

Manning, Colts snap 3-game skid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Peyton Manning wants people to quit worrying about him. He's just fine, thank you very much.

Crackdown on WikiLeaks sparks protests

LONDON (AP) - Skirmishes raged across cyberspace Thursday between WikiLeaks supporters and the companies they accuse of trying to stifle the group, with websites on both sides of the battle line taken out of service or choked off by attacks. The U.N.'s top human rights said officials and corporations moved to cut off WikiLeaks' funding and starve it of server space.

Igloos sprouting across Cd'A

Igloos sprouting across Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - A little competition can be healthy.

Hawking's 'Grand Denial' a failure

Stephen Hawking, world renowned astrophysicist and author, asks in his new book, "The Grand Design," this fundamental question: "Why do we exist?" His answer is less than disappointing, but comes as little surprise, given his history.

Campaign half over, funds lagging behind

Today is exactly the halfway point of the Press Christmas for All fundraising campaign.

Truth can't get in way of a really good story

The Press published a letter to the editor (LTE) Nov. 11 by Ed Young of Rathdrum who wrote, "It is estimated that some 150,000 to 200,000 troops did not receive a ballot. This was a premeditated crime against our military."

Shalena's Breakfast marks 25 years

HAUSER - The family of Kaylee Bennett, a 3-year-old Coeur d'Alene girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer at birth, will benefit from proceeds at the 25th annual Shalena's Breakfast with Santa on Sunday at the Hauser Lake fire station.

Fans remember Lennon 30 years after his death

NEW YORK - John Lennon's fans celebrated his life Wednesday by visiting Strawberry Fields, the Central Park garden dedicated in his honor, while a newly released interview he gave shortly before his death showed he was optimistic about his future.

He's fired - with a bright future

Post Falls man finishes second on 'The Apprentice'

POST FALLS - Clint Robertson can live with being No. 2.

Explosives-laden house burns down

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) - In the end, there were no big explosions. No flames leaping from house to house. Just residents, watching anxiously as a house packed with explosives in their neighborhood went up in flames.

'American Chopper' series on its last legs?

I gotta admit at one time I was a big fan of 'American Chopper,' the show on The Learning Channel about a father and son who built an enormous motorcycle business in upstate New York.

Vandals, Broncos rivalry is history

State Board of Education votes to let BSU end games

COEUR d'ALENE - A decision by the Idaho State Board of Education will likely end a 40-year-old Idaho college sports tradition.

Another shot

Cedar Mountain Farm permit amendment will go back to county hearing examiner

COEUR d'ALENE - A proposal to expand an Athol bed and breakfast into a shelter and therapy center needs more tweaking before it can go through, the Kootenai County commissioners decided on Thursday.

A very, merry Netflix Instant View Christmas

Ticket Stubs

You've already burned through multiple viewings of "It's a Wonderful Life," and "Ernest Saves Christmas" still sits with a "very long wait" in your Netflix queue. Luckily, the bandwidth-sucking empire also offers several holiday streaming options to tide us all over until Dec. 25. Get these yuletide offerings in your Instant Queue today.

Man freezes to death inside car

A Columbia Falls, Mont., man living in his car was found frozen to death early Monday morning.

Freshman Sullinger drops 40, No. 2 Buckeyes rally past IUPUI

Jared Sullinger set an Ohio State freshman record with 40 points, leading the second-ranked Buckeyes back from a nine-point second-half deficit to beat IUPUI 75-64 on Thursday night at Columbus, Ohio.

Energy breaks added to tax cuts bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House and key lawmakers cleared the way Thursday night for swift Senate action to avert a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for nearly all Americans, agreeing to extend breaks for ethanol and other forms of alternative energy as part of the deal.

Cougars flying high, Zags look for answers after blowout

PULLMAN - Forget about Klay Thompson the scorer.

Government to blame for 'financial shambles'

Re: the Jim Wallace "My Turn" column on Dec. 4, 2010: What a great writer ... of comedy routines. He starts with the hook of apparent reasonableness and non-partisanship. He then proceeds through the narrative to the long, convoluted "punch line" which is just a list of progressive talking points. There are some small kernels of truth in his "bad guys" list, and bits of truth are another characteristic of good comedy. Really, he should try his hand at contributions to late night show monologues.

Title rematch to Bengals

Lewiston tops defending 5A champ Vikings in OT

COEUR d'ALENE - While it might be a long way from the Idaho Center in February, the two teams who played for last year's state 5A girls basketball championship collided at Elmer Jordan Court on Thursday night.

Ethics panel to discuss Hart Monday

Legislator argues that complaint has no teeth

Time for another round.

CYT to host second 'Play in a Day'

Local kids put on performance in just 24 hours

COEUR d'ALENE - Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho will host its second "Play in a Day" fundraiser at the Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater on Dec. 28-29.

Not about the money

Idaho Writers League chapter helps locals get their words out

One is out to convince everyone that health regimens are bunk. One is dishing out Christian historical romances.

Aaron Tennessee Benson display featured in NIC Corner Gallery

'Building Parameters' exhibit runs through Feb. 3

Originally from Knoxville, artist Aaron Tennessee Benson is drawn to every step of the building process-from architect to contractor-and places himself in each role involved in the creation of a building. Benson's clay/mixed media pieces for the exhibit "Building Parameters" will be on display through Feb. 3 in the Boswell Hall Corner Gallery at North Idaho College.

Records December 10, 2010

ANNULMENT FILED

Christmas Cheer Onstage

Cute comes back to the Playhouse in "Taffeta Christmas"

Those four singing sisters-Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl, and Donna - have returned to Lake City Playhouse to dole out a dose of Christmas cheer in the musical review, "A Taffeta Christmas."

Unbeaten NIC hoop teams open SWAC play

Cardinals visit Snow tonight, Salt Lake on Saturday

The North Idaho College men's and women's basketball teams, neither of which have been beaten this season, open Scenic West Athletic Conference play this weekend - then don't return to conference play for another month.

Cd'A Symphony presents Holiday Pops Concert

A holiday tradition continues Saturday at 7:30 p.m. as the Coeur d'Alene Symphony propels the community into the holiday spirit with a Christmas Holiday Pops Concert.

What if we fail?

It was a fair question.

Kellogg holds off Lakeland

BOYS BASKETBALL

Northwest Notes December 10, 2010

Coeur d'Alene High

Francis V. 'Hank' Chandler, 94

Francis V. "Hank" Chandler, 94, of Hayden, died Dec. 6, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center of myocardial infarction. He had lived for the past two years at Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living Home in Hayden.

Charles 'Mac' McLain, 92

Charles "Mac" McLain, 92, passed away, as gently and peacefully as he lived his life on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Mac lived his happiest day in Coeur d'Alene, moving here in 1946 after he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Charles was born on Oct. 1, 1918, in Devil's Lake, N.D., the youngest of six children.

Medicaid: A cancer on state government

By Wayne Hoffman

Legals December. 10, 2010

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: November 9, 2010 File No.: 7037.71997 Sale date and time (local time): March 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 10216 N. Fairway Drive Hayden Lake, ID 83835 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Jeffrey N. Kalina and Jan B. Kalina, husband and wife Original trustee: Stewart Title of Coeur d'Alene Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Ohio Savings Bank Recording date: 01/03/2007 Recorder's instrument number: 2075436000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of November 9, 2010: $394,323.46 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Lot 9 and that portion of Lot 10, Block 4, Coeur d'Alene Country Club Homes, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book D of Plats, at Page 119, records of Kootenai County, Idaho described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of said Lot 10; Thence North 89 degrees 55' West, 41.92 feet along the South line of Lot 10; Thence North 0 degrees 05' West, 6.00 feet parallel with the East line of Lot 10; Thence South 89 degrees 55' East, 39.47 feet parallel with the South line of Lot 10; Thence South 22 degrees 07' 45" East, 6.48 feet to the Point of Beginning. Excepting therefrom that portion of said Lot 9 described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of said Lot 9; Thence South 0 degrees 05' West, 6.00 feet along the West line of Lot 9; Thence South 89 degrees 55' East, 55.65 feet parallel with the North line of Lot 9; Thence North 45.05' East 8.49 feet to the North line of Lot 9; Thence North 89 degrees 55' West, 61.65 feet along said North line to the Point of Beginning. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7037.71997) 1002.176493-FEI Legal 1405 November 19, 26, 2010 December 3, 10, 2010

America's Ambassadors

Visitors, locals flock to see the eagles

It's that time of year again when bald eagles migrate from Canada to feed on the kokanee in Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Mariners, Cust on verge of deal

Free-agent slugger Jack Cust and the Mariners agreed to a one-year contract Wednesday, giving Seattle a veteran designated hitter heading into 2011.

Prep basketball media polls

Records through Tuesday, Dec. 7

Thompson leads Cougars past Zags

PULLMAN (AP) - Klay Thompson scored 24 points and had six assists as Washington State beat cold-shooting Gonzaga 81-59 on Wednesday night in the annual battle of eastern Washington rivals.

Helping Annie

Efforts assist senior woman, dog trainer who lost home to fire

POST FALLS - Annie Davis lost all of her belongings in a fire, but the single Post Falls 72-year-old is full of thanks.

Movers & Shakers December 9, 2010

Hagadone Marine ranked among top boat dealers

Cold snap still needed to spur on ice season

Fish Tips

Local fishermen may be chomping at the bit to get on the ice with reports of a great season ahead this winter, but it's still a little early in Kootenai County.

Jim Beam, Titleist maker to split into 3 companies

NEW YORK - Consumer products maker Fortune Brands Inc. plans to split into three companies, keeping its liquor business led by Jim Beam bourbon while shedding the units that make Titleist golf balls, Moen faucets and Master Locks.

The Front Row with MARK NELKE December 9, 2010

The story behind NIC's odd schedule

The home-and-home with Salish Kootenai is understandable.

Successful opener for Viking wrestlers

WRESTLING

Records December 9, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Post Falls plans credit card use fee

Public hearing on proposal to be held

POST FALLS - Post Falls plans to charge a fee to those who use credit cards to pay for city services to cover the cost of doing business.

Imagine

Plenty of fans still buying Beatles, John Lennon music

Swooning is the best word, Deon Borchard said.

Hart loses appeal on back taxes

COEUR d'ALENE (AP) - An Idaho state lawmaker who is protesting his income taxes lost his bid to appeal a State Tax Commission order that he pay $53,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest.

Kuhn helps Chiefs thump Winterhawks

SPOKANE — Steven Kuhn scored two goals and had one assist as the Spokane Chiefs won their third straight over the Portland Winterhawks, a 9-3 victory Wednesday in Western Hockey League action in front of 3,564 at the Spokane Arena.

Grandmother in custody

COEUR d'ALENE - The grandmother of two severely neglected twin girls made her first appearance in Kootenai County court Wednesday, charged with two felony counts of injury to a child.

Neighbors describe mother

Crossley said to be reclusive, afraid of twin daughters' father

COEUR d'ALENE - Those who know Elisabeth C. Crossley describe her as a chain smoker, and computer and video game junkie who rarely left the apartment she shared with her mom and her twin daughters.

Fund set up at US Bank to help twin daughters

The people of Kootenai County are rallying resources for the two little girls recently removed from the home of their mother, Elisabeth Crossley.

Father losing job devastates family

The financial crisis has devastated this family.

Board recommends U.S. 95 funds

Funds would widen corridor north of Garwood

BOISE - The Idaho Transportation Board on Wednesday requested $162 million in bonding authority for next year to complete construction of highway improvement projects on U.S. 95 and Idaho 16.

Oops: Look what I found

Louis Pasteur said that chance favors the prepared mind. So while it's amusing to learn of valuable scientific discoveries that occurred by "accident," doubtless few would have made it far had they occurred to average people. Then again, some of the stories make you wonder.

Democratic chair George resigns

Paula Neils was unanimous choice to fill vacant position

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee Chair Thom George resigned Monday.

Commission: Grizzlies are state's business

BOISE - State fish and game commissioners want to rein in eastern Idaho's grizzly bears.

Swift savors the stylish perks of fame

NEW YORK - Don't look for Taylor Swift in rumpled clothes and no makeup: She's not interested in dressing down to go incognito.

Julia (Julie) Josephine O'Connell, 64

After a brave battle with cancer for nearly four years, Julie (Ladesic) O'Connell passed away on Dec. 8, 2010, surrounded by her family.

George Joseph McCormick, 56

George Joseph McCormick, 56, of Hayden, died Dec. 6, 2010. He was born in Coeur d'Alene on March 19, 1954, to John and Aileen McCormick. He grew up in Coeur d'Alene and attended St. Thomas, I.H.M. and graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1972.

Boise State president blasts BCS mixup

Revised final standings move Broncos up to No. 10, LSU down to No. 11

BOISE - Boise State President Bob Kustra is taking another swing at the Bowl Championship Series, this time condemning the system that determines the national championship and other postseason games for being allowed to operate under a shroud of secrecy.

Youth Sports, Dec. 8, 2010

SWIMMING

Elizabeth Edwards dies after long battle with cancer

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Elizabeth Edwards, who closely advised her husband in two bids for the presidency and advocated for health care even as her own health and marriage publicly crumbled, died Tuesday after a six-year struggle with cancer. She was 61.

Combating Stress, Anxiety and Depression

No matter what we do to combat it, stress exists. Frequently a cycle of stress, anxiety and depression engulfs us in what seems to be an impenetrable mire of mud, cutting off our very breath! How do we break loose and come out on top? How can we go through life with a sense of clarity, calmness and peace? First and most important is to turn to God. We've been told that God will help when we've done all we can on our part. So what more can we do?

Post Falls sweeps to open wrestling season

POST FALLS - The Post Falls Trojans opened the season with a 58-13 win over the Cheney Blackhawks and 52-21 win over Shadle Park Highlanders on Tuesday at The Arena.

'Thank you for saving our country and the world'

COEUR d'ALENE - Brandon Hilding didn't know anything about Pearl Harbor or the generation of people who carried the United States through World War II.

Live nativity, concerts among Christmas programs

Press compiling list of events

If your church, school or organization is planning a special program such as a concert, play or live nativity for Christmas or the holidays - in addition to regular Christmas services or individual classroom projects - The Press would like to know about it.

Ohl wins third round in a row at NFR

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tie-down roper Cody Ohl became the first competitor at this year's National Finals Rodeo to win three consecutive rounds when he triumphed in 7.3 seconds during the sixth round on Tuesday.

Circles of green, circles of love

The Wreath Farm celebrates a decade of quality

Professional landscapers Travis and Julie Smith know how critical it is to promote local Idaho products as well as provide jobs in their community.

Movers & Shakers December 8, 2010

Hecla declares

Even a dietitian can find it challenging to get enough Vitamin D

Since moving to North Idaho, I have been putting off getting my Vitamin D levels checked. Ignoring all of the recommendations from my dietitian friends who have warned me about Coeur d'Alenes's lack of sunshine in winter months, I believed that with my "practically perfect" diet and outdoor activity I was immune to a Vitamin D deficiency - WRONG! My recent blood test came back well below the recommended range.

Looking forward with Labrador

An informal editorial board meeting Friday with Congressman-elect Raul Labrador illustrated why we think he might not be "one and done" like his two immediate predecessors, Walt Minnick and Bill Sali.

Remember Pearl Harbor

Sixty-nine years ago today, President Franklin Roosevelt made his stirring "day which will live in infamy" speech before Congress, marking the declaration of war that became our country's entry into World War II.

Being heroes was team effort

Coeur d'Alene couple save two children from severe neglect

COEUR d'ALENE - Anthony Brown and Brandy Conklin say it was their own 2-year-old son, Raymond, that provided the spark of inspiration to spring them into action.

Idaho getting healthy

But health officials say there's room for improvement

Immunizations are up. Smoking is down.

Mavs win 10th straight

Third-string center Ian Mahinmi had 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds and fourth-stringer Alexis Ajinca provided quality minutes to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Golden State Warriors 105-100 on Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory.

It's time to shovel...be careful

It seems like we just finished raking the leaves, in fact, just a few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of taking care of your spine while raking leaves. Whether we were ready for it or not, winter seems to have arrived a bit earlier than many would have liked. If you were like us, we hadn't yet cleaned the cob webs off our shovel yet and now it's been used and abused daily this past week.

Analysts: Tax deal should help economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - The tax deal struck by President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans essentially gives Americans a pay raise - pumping money into the economy almost immediately and probably creating hundreds of thousands of jobs over the next two years, economists say.

The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT December 8, 2010

Hoops to heat up this month

It's never too early to start thinking about all those gifts that could be waiting after the holiday season.

The germ police

BALTIMORE - This is no ordinary intensive care unit: Every doctor, nurse, friend or loved one must cover their clothes with a bright yellow gown and don purple gloves before entering a patient's room so some scary germs don't hitch a ride in or out.

The Skinny on Weight Loss

As attested to by the many ads in the media, we are a nation of dieters. According to the Surgeon General of the United States, "The greatest threat to our country isn't terrorism, it's obesity."

Zags, Cougars battle tonight

PULLMAN (AP) - Gonzaga has never started 4-3 in the dozen years since Mark Few has been coach.

Fermentations

Winemakers are faced with a myriad of decisions during the process of creating their final product. When to harvest and at what sugar and acid levels? Should we pick during the night, early morning or late in the day? What kind of oak barrels to use if any at all? These are just a few of the issues that must be decided on, all of which influence greatly the taste of the wine that goes in the bottle and eventually reaches you the consumer.

The gift that keeps on getting regifted Chocolate fruitcake

Why is fruitcake the grown-up version of coal in your stocking?

'It was a blessing'

ElderHelp's food drive has kept seniors fed

COEUR d'ALENE - With little food in his home and little money in his pocket, Rick O'Connor was not looking at a bright Christmas last year.

Family struggles after dad leaves

It will be a dismal Christmas for this mother of six without help from Press Christmas for All.

116th Cavalry Brigade begins mission in Iraq

BAGHDAD - The 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team has started serving its 10-month mission in Iraq.

Records December 8, 2010

DIVORCES FILED

Cd'A picks up lawyer tab

City Council approves funding $69,660 for Kennedy attorney fees

COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene agreed to fund the legal fees seat 2 incumbent Mike Kennedy incurred defending his narrow 2009 victory.

Briefs December 8, 2010

Santa runs to collect donations

Hawk girls win 4A IEL opener

SANDPOINT - Neena Buchman scored 14 points and Cieana Close added 11 to lead Lakeland to a 41-26 win over Sandpoint in 4A Inland Empire League play Tuesday night at Les Rogers Court.

Weiss' 2nd goal lifts Panthers past Avs in OT

Stephen Weiss scored his second goal of the game 43 seconds into overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night at Sunrise, Fla.

High school students weigh in on wolf debate

COEUR d'ALENE - A timberwolf paid a visit to Viking territory Tuesday, but it was no sporting event.

Northwest Notes December 8, 2010

NIC road basketball

Five year replacement of mobility equipment

As expected when dealing with Medicare or any insurance, there are common misconceptions on Medicare's replacement on mobility equipment. If you have heard that you automatically qualify for new equipment once yours is five years old, this is in correct.

Winfrey, McCartney, Haggard are honored

WASHINGTON - Oprah Winfrey has come a long way since her childhood years in a Mississippi shack and in public housing with a poster of The Beatles on her bedroom wall. Sunday, she was honored with Paul McCartney, one of the Beatles she so loved.

USA vs. Europe golf battle far from over

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Europe was 1 up when three of its top players decided not join the PGA Tour next year. America went all square by voting one of its own as rookie of the year over a European who had a superior season.

Offer your child quality parenting

Food for Thought

In this season of gift giving, I offer the most important gift a parent can offer a child - quality parenting. Parents often wonder, "What am I doing wrong, why is my child disrespectful, why won't my child talk to me and what do I need to change in parenting my child to make my family stronger?" I offer Good Choice Parenting as a basic guideline to raising healthy and positive children.

Police reports reveal more about neglect

COEUR d'ALENE - Two nearly 2-year-old twin girls appeared to be held in near constant isolation in a bedroom with bruises, burns and cuts that were infected, police reports revealed Tuesday.

Dinner that screams cold weather comfort food

This dish started as a three-ingredient slow cooker recipe. And I completely messed it up.

Conrad Joseph Rheal Paul Tremblay, 88

Born Nov. 4, 1922, to Polycarpe Paul Tremblay and Marie Louise (Morin) Tremblay in Salem, Mass.

Olive Jane Viebrock, 81

Olive Jane Viebrock, of Rathdrum, 81, passed away on Dec. 7, 2010, at Sacred Heart Medical Center. She was born July 22, 1929, in Conrad, Mont., daughter of Orin and Bessie Crawford. Olive was one of two children.

James D. Wood, 57

James D. Wood succumbed to cancer on Dec. 3, 2010, in Boise. He was born on Oct. 12, 1953, in Albany, Ore., and lived mostly in the Coeur d'Alene area since 1982.

Glen Jordan, 62

Glen Jordan, 62, passed away at Life Care Center in Post Falls on Dec. 1, 2010.

Mickey Doyle Hoobler, 66

Mickey Doyle Hoobler, 66, passed away at home in Rathdrum on Nov. 27, 2010.

Joan Winter, 79

Our much loved mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord last Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.

Account set up to help abused girls

A Coeur d’Alene man has set up a Christmas and birthday fund at U.S. Bank to help brighten the lives of the two little girls recently removed from the home of their mother, Elisabeth Crossley.

Post Falls plans credit card use fee

By Brian Walker

Report: Pay state workers more, cut benefits

Poll: City shouldn't pay Kennedy's freight

Last night the Coeur d’Alene City Council agreed to pay Councilman Mike Kennedy’s legal bills in the city election challenge. That’s not what the vast majority of respondents in the most recent cdapress.com poll wanted.

What should happen to the mother and grandmother of abused 2-year-old twins?

HEALTH CARE: We need public option

Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, aren't you tired of the insurance companies getting rich off you?!

SNOW: Dig in and dig out

First I would like to compliment the snow plow people on the job they've done so far this year, and the use of the snow gates on our driveways is really great but (there is always a but) I would like the Coeur d'Alene City Council to change the snow plan and allow the gates to be used at community mailboxes.

LEVY: Fodder for school czars

Let me get this straight. Our school super, Hazel Bauman, first decides that there are too many people taking too much time complaining at the board meetings, so in her great wisdom, she decides to limit the taxpayers speaking time at the meetings! In Friday's paper she could not understand why so few appeared to speak up at her "community chats."

LEVY: Quality high, cost low

I've attended two Coeur d'Alene School District public forums regarding the spring operating levy. Almost all of the public in attendance has recognized and spoken up for the quality education that children receive in Coeur d'Alene - at one of the lowest prices in Idaho.

Remembering Pearl

Survivor recalls events of Dec. 7, 1941

POST FALLS--Charlie Imus was walking down stairs from the barracks to a mess hall on Ford Island, a Naval air station at Pearl Harbor, when all hell broke loose.

Hayden man faces child cruelty charges

Girl was held down by 25-pound bag

An 18-year-old Hayden man was arrested Sunday for injury to a child for allegedly using a 25-pound bag of dried drink mix to hold a girl face down on a storage room floor so she would fall asleep there.

Obama, GOP reach deal to extend tax cuts

President bucks Democrats, includes cuts for the wealthy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Brushing past Democratic opposition, President Barack Obama announced agreement with Republicans Monday night to extend expiring tax cuts for all Americans, renew jobless benefits and grant a one-year reduction in Social Security taxes for millions.

Briefs Dec. 7, 2010

Hayden man dies after U.S. 95 crash

Sports Briefs December 7, 2010

Baseball

Girls taken from filthy home

COEUR d'ALENE - A 26-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman was arrested Sunday on two counts of felony injury to a child after police found her two children living in filthy, unhealthy conditions in Coeur d'Alene.

Eurozone says bailout funds enough ... for now

Big fear is that Portugal or Spain will join Greece, Ireland in needing help

BRUSSELS - Top European officials insisted Monday that they have enough financial firepower right now to deal with Europe's government debt crisis - but did not rule out increasing Europe's bailout fund in the future.

Northwest Notes December 7, 2010

UI's Cowan among WAC first-team honorees

Harbor's history colorful

Long before the fateful day, its native Polynesian residents named it "Wai Momi." Wai momi means water of pearl; until the late 1800s the exotic waters of Pearl Harbor were teeming with oysters.

Lakewood to host KHS fundraiser

COEUR d'ALENE - Lakewood Animal Hospital, 272 West Hanley Ave., is having an open house today.

Fifth and Sherman lights removed

COEUR d'ALENE - Out with the old, in with the new.

The Front Row with Jim Litke December 7, 2010

‘Decision’ followed by 'derision'

CLEVELAND — First came “The Decision.”

Seattle hopes 2nd half switch is permanent

RENTON, Wash. - Having lost four of five, along with their lead in the worst division in football, Pete Carroll challenged his team for a week to try to find the same attitude and swagger the Seattle Seahawks held when they started the season a surprising 4-2.

Reason to look ahead

Swagger back in his step as work on his swing pays off

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - The first sign that something was different about Tiger Woods came during the pro-am.

Tigers edged by Newport

• GIRLS

Records Dec. 7, 2010

CRIME REPORTS

Cd'A trustees delay setting levy amount

Officials table decision about limiting public participation at meetings

COEUR d'ALENE - If it were up to Coeur d'Alene School Superintendent Hazel Bauman, the levy amount going before voters March 8 would be at least $11.5 million.

Palins, Gosselins camp out; watch if you dare

NEW YORK - Kate Gosselin is not a happy camper.

Out of the ashes

Motion Sports ready to reopen in new location after November fire

There was never a doubt in Mike McAlister's mind.

Shovel out hydrants for fire safety

During the winter season one of the things that the area fire departments deal with is snow piled up around fire hydrants.

Briefs December 7, 2010

Museum board nominees sought

Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for lewd conduct

Judge Lansing Haynes orders five years of term would be fixed

COEUR d'ALENE - A 71-year-old Post Falls man was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for lewd conduct with a minor under 16, the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said.

Newton, Moore among 4 Heisman finalists

Auburn QB is front-runner after putting pay-for-play scandal behind him

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and Oregon running back LaMichael James, two of the nation's most dynamic players, will meet in the national championship game next month.

Movers & Shakers December 7, 2010

Joe Anderson named associate resident director for Merrill Lynch

Caution from Bernanke sends stock indexes lower

NEW YORK - Stocks spent most of Monday in a funk brought on by cautious comments about the economy from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Hopes for a compromise on extending Bush-era tax cuts and unemployment benefits erased some of the losses.

Ex-Cowboys QB Meredith dies

DALLAS (AP) - Don Meredith was the happiest, most fun-loving guy wherever he went, whether crooning country tunes in the huddle as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys or jawing with Howard Cosell in the broadcast booth as analyst on the groundbreaking "Monday Night Football."

City Council to consider credit card fees

Parks and recreation, police departments to accept online payments

POST FALLS -The City Council will consider how to manage credit card use fees at its meeting tonight at 6.

George William White, 99

George William White was born March 26, 1911, in Washtucna, Wash. He was the eldest of seven children born to Curtis F. (Frank) and Nellie (Myott) White. After graduating from Ewan High School, he moved to Potlatch and worked for the CCC doing blister rust control in the Idaho forests. He moved to Kellogg and worked for the Bunker Hill Company until his retirement in 1974. He married Betty Olsen in Kellogg on Oct. 2, 1938.

Lenoir L. Anderson

Lenoir Louise Hitchcock was born Dec. 17, 1922, to Frank and Emma in Ortonville, Mich.

Viola L. Mann

Viola L. Mann went to meet the lord on Dec. 1, 2010, following an extended illness. A born-again Christian, Viola was born on March 15, 1926, in Medina, N.D., to Edward Charles and Matilda Martel (Stolz).

Geraldine P. Mahoney, 75

Geraldine P. Mahoney, 75, resident of Hayden Lake, died Dec. 2, 2010, at home. She was born March 20, 1935, in Omaha, Neb., to William and June (Loeman) Rikard. A true lady of grace and dignity, a lady who walked her talk. She was loved by many, disliked by none. Looking in her eyes you could see the spirituality she carried.

Gas prices on rise again in Idaho

116th begins mission in Iraq

Jobs picture is improving slightly

This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a mildly encouraging October report from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), showing that job openings increased by 351,000 in October, while revisions to earlier data reveal that there were 82,000 more job openings in September than previously reported.

Here comes Santa - to Dalton Gardens

Legals December. 7, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Title Order No: 4632659 T.S. No.: T10-68909-ID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on 03-02-2011 at 11:00 AM, of said day, at INSIDE THE BUILDING OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE LOCATED AT 1866 N. LAKEWOOD DRIVE, COEUR D ALENE, ID, 83814, 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 KOOTENAI, state of IDAHO, to wit: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 2 OF HIGHLAND PARK ESTATES 3rd ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FINED IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS AT PAGE 49 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of; 5200 E INVERNESS DR POST FALLS, ID 83854, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by: RICHARD E. ROSSI AND ANNA L. ROSSI, HUSBAND AND WIFE, As grantors, To: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, As successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of "MERS" IS MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.. As Beneficiary, dated 01\u00AC\u00A815-2009, recorded 01-21-2009. as Instrument No. 219288000. records of KOOTENAI County, Idaho. PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE GRANTOR(S) ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4) (A), IDAHO CODE, NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION SET FORTH HEREIN. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of this Notice is: $293,945.01. All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. DATED: October 20, 2010 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE C/O CR TITLE SERVICES INC. 866-702-9658 Maria De La Torre, Asst. Sec. FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT AGENCY SALES AND POSTING AT WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM OR 714-730-2727 ASAP# 3801375 Legal 1385 November 16, 23, 30, 2010 December 7, 2010

Family burdened by blizzard of troubles

As the holiday season unfolds, this mother of two tells Press Christmas for All, "We are in a really bad place right now."

Moos sticks with Wulff at WSU

Coach showing improvement despite 5-32 record in three seasons

Washington State football coach Paul Wulff will return next season, athletic director Bill Moos said Sunday.

'Tis the season for ... burglaries

Police: Criminals have eye on your holiday gifts

Guard those Christmas presents, folks, and keep an eye on that new big-screen TV. Don't forget to lock your doors, either.

Second-half surge

Seahawks rally with 21-point third quarter Seattle 31, Carolina 14

SEATTLE - Trying to describe this comeback befuddled even Pete Carroll.

Northern Lakes Fire holding community food drive

The Northern Lakes Fire District will be in the Hayden and Rathdrum collecting food and toys to support local food banks this month.

The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg December 6, 2010

Plenty to learn from bowl game names

Want to fight hunger? There's a bowl for that.

World Briefs December 6, 2010

Iran claims nuke advance before talks

Cuomo finally gets a battle

New York AG gets rare fight from Wall Street car czar

NEW YORK - In his four years as New York's attorney general, Andrew Cuomo had his way with Wall Street, muscling banks and bankers into paying fines, making reforms and eating crow for their errors during the financial crisis.

NIC men win hoop tourney

COEUR d'ALENE - After Community Colleges of Spokane hit 20 3-point baskets in their first meeting, the North Idaho College men's basketball team held the Sasquatch to 6 3s in 22 tries Sunday in a 96-70 victory in the championship game of the Bigfoot-Cardinal Classic at Christianson Gym.

Anglers hook year-round fishing at American Falls

AMERICAN FALLS - At City Hall, Mayor Amy Wynn has fishing gear intermingled with her office supplies, and her former e-mail user name was Flyfishingmayor.

Despite retirement, Blankenship to testify

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Massey Energy chief executive Don Blankenship is expected to honor an agreement to testify this month about the nation's worst coal mine disaster in decades despite his sudden retirement plans, investigators said Saturday.

Vandals finish 3-0 at own tourney

MOSCOW (AP) - Kyle Barone had 18 points and seven rebounds to help Idaho beat Eastern Michigan 75-60 in the Basketball Travelers Classic on Sunday night.

The road more traveled

Highway district pushing to repair heavily used road in Harrison

East Side Highway District has another project on the table.

Someone who can use it

Program mentors kids of jailed parents

TWIN FALLS - A resident at Alterra Wynwood retirement center would give Wimpy Spain money on Sundays and tell him to go do something for someone who could use it.

RV industry rebounding, led by smaller trailers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - American families are ready to hitch up their trailers and tow the RV industry out of its worst stretch in nearly two decades.

Texas judge to hold hearing on death penalty law

HOUSTON - In the deeply Republican state that has executed more convicts than any other and the county that has sent the most to death row, an unusual legal proceeding will begin this week: A Democratic judge will hold a lengthy hearing on the constitutionality of the death penalty in Texas.

Sports Briefs December 6, 2010

U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell capped off his greatest year by putting together the greatest comeback ever against Tiger Woods in the Chevron World Challenge in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Leaking Siberian ice raises a 'tricky' climate issue

Weather Gems

This past week, David Clark sent me this interesting Yahoo news story entitled, "Leaking Siberian Ice Raises a 'Tricky' Climate Issue."

Boise State headed to Vegas

The MAACO Bowl in Las Vegas will offer a glimpse of at what might have been.

Average joes, celebrities welcomed at Elaine's

Famous restaurant's namesake remembered

NEW YORK - Celebrities and bold names and the publishing elite made Elaine Kaufman's restaurant famous. But you didn't have to be a star to pass her personal test and join the inner circle of regulars.

Brown boots Rams past Arizona

NFL - Week 13

Steven Jackson ran for 102 yards, including 27 on the game's lone touchdown, and former Seattle Seahawk Josh Brown kicked four field goals as the St. Louis Rams (6-6) won consecutive road games for the first time in more than three years, beating the Arizona Cardinals (3-9) 19-6 in Glendale, Ariz.

Brubeck beats illness to celebrate 90th and jazz

NEW YORK - Dave Brubeck gingerly made his way to the bandstand through a packed Blue Note jazz club, and a smile lit up the jazz legend's face after he began playing a Duke Ellington medley he dedicated to "my favorite jazz composer, pianist, musician and friend."

Unabomber's land for sale

LINCOLN, Mont. (AP) - A 1.4-acre parcel of land in western Montana that was once owned by Unabomber Ted Kaczynski is on the market for $69,500.

Two charged with injury to 2-year-old girls

Climate talks stepping up to higher level

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - The slow-moving U.N. talks on combating global warming took a step forward Saturday with revised proposals for a $100 billion-a-year climate aid fund and other issues for debate by the world's environment ministers this week.

Marilyn Hunt: Woman of strength

IN PERSON

How's this for a typical day?

Not all colleges are equal

The Linotype

After 50 years in higher education I have some things to say that may not be popular with those who give frequent lip service to quality but avoid meaningful discussion about it.