Saturday, July 31
Roy Darrell Swartzell, 75
Roy Darrell Swartzell left this world on Saturday, July 24, 2010. He was born on Feb. 16, 1935 in Hutchinson, Kan. Anyone who knew Darrell is aware that many adventures transpired in his 75 years on this earth. He was especially proud to have served his country, serving as a US Ranger & Special Forces in the Army in Viet Nam and called to duty in Laos (captain), Desert Storm (colonel) and served as military attaché in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Doris Swanson, 82
Doris Swanson, 82, passed away July 25, 2010, at home in Hayden Lake.
James Harold Jensen
James Harold Jensen passed quietly on July 22; he was with his family at the time. Jim is a World War II veteran who saw action in 15 naval battles in the Pacific Theater. He received his first Purple Heart for wounds sustained while serving aboard the Battleship West Virginia at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Back in business
Kootenai Cafe opens in former 4th Street Pantry site
COEUR d'ALENE - Michael Hanes may be the most determined restaurateur the city has ever seen.
Walking tours offered in August
In cooperation with the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce and the Museum of North Idaho, regional historian Robert Singletary will be giving walking tours of old Fort Sherman and downtown Coeur d'Alene every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning through August, beginning on Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.
Errors cost Indians in loss to Ems
EUGENE - Three errors cost the Spokane Indians on Friday night in a 2-1 loss to the Eugene Emeralds in front of 4,002 at PK Park in Northwest League baseball action.
Cd'A district registration approaching
COEUR d'ALENE - Registration is fast approaching for the 2010-2011 school year in the Coeur d'Alene School District.
Langer overcomes shaky front, takes Open lead
CHAMPIONS
Suspect being held in jail without bond
COEUR d'ALENE - The suspected kidnapper arrested Thursday after a several hour standoff with law enforcement officers is being held in Kootenai County jail without bond.
Crapo to host session on EPA cleanup plan
Folks want to talk about basin cleanup.
Records July 31, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
New sexual violence incident reported in Silver Valley
OSBURN - Silver Valley law enforcement and residents continue in their search for answers following a wave of sexual violence that originated in Wallace, and most recently spread to Osburn.
Sharks upend Shock
Spokane's 11-game winning streak ends; playoffs next
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Spokane Shock saw their 11-game win streak come to an end on Friday night, falling to the Jacksonville Sharks 64-49 in front of 13,000 at Veterans Memorial Arena in the regular season finale for both teams.
Floods ravage northwest Pakistan
430 people killed; deadliest flood in region since 1929
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Boats and helicopters struggled to reach hundreds of thousands of villagers cut off by floods in northwest Pakistan on Friday as the government said 430 people had been killed in the deadliest such disaster to hit the region since 1929.
Free Aug. 15 screenings of 1910 wildfires film
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Public Library and the Museum of North Idaho have teamed up to host two free screenings of a new film about the 1910 wildfires on Sunday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.
Hunting for deals downtown
Crowds descend on Cd'A for fair, artwork, food fest
"Hey there, you want to see a good card trick?"
Movers & Shakers July 31, 2010
New trustee elected to board of health
Wahlberg gets star on Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES - Rapper-turned-underwear model-turned-Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg has been enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
NIC to offer more scheduling options to students for fall
To help improve accessibility and better meet student demands, North Idaho College will begin offering additional scheduling options for students this fall.
Northwest Notes July 31, 2010
Ex-Lakeland super Kinsey headed into IHSAA Hall
Authorities raid kennel near Hauser Lake
HAUSER LAKE — Nearly 40 emaciated and infected dogs were removed from a breeder’s home near Hauser Lake on Friday.
Kootenai Health has new leader
Jon Ness to become CEO on Sept. 27
COEUR d'ALENE - A new leader will soon be at the helm of Kootenai Health.
Nation Briefs July 31, 2010
Oil spill recovery enters new phase
M's slide continues in Midwest
Capps closes out Seattle in Twins debut
MINNEAPOLIS - Matt Capps emerged from the Minnesota bullpen and jogged to the mound, bringing his sinker, his slider and a bunch of goose bumps with him.
Lums split, finish fourth at state
Cd'A ousts Pocatello, then falls to Twin Falls
BOISE - The Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen avoided elimination in their first game on Friday, rallying with an 11-run seventh inning to defeat the Pocatello Runnin' Rebels 14-9 before falling out of the "AA" state American Legion tournament against Twin Falls 5-3 in 10 innings at Timberline Park.
District scores well on exams
The Coeur d'Alene School District's central office reported Tuesday that Coeur d'Alene High School students performed well on the Advanced Placement exams given at the school this year, the first since CHS began offering AP courses again.
Governor mulls changes to immigration law
PHOENIX - The fight over Arizona's immigration law showed no signs of letting up Friday as the federal judge who blunted its force faced threats and the Republican governor who signed it considered changes to address any faults.
An event for the 'young at heart'
By RICK THOMAS
A tragic account from 101 years ago
Writer's Note: This story combines fact and fiction. There really was a train accident on July 31, 1909, two miles northwest of Coeur d'Alene, and the motorman of train No. 20 really was James Delaney. Sixteen people were killed — 12 on site and four died later at the hospital — and more than 100 others were injured. Those are facts, but the dialogue and other named characters are fiction.
Notices July 31, 2010
SERENE, Norma Ruth, 97, died July 30, 2010, at her daughter's home in Post Falls. Born May 25, 1913, in Wabasha, Minn. Private family services for immediate family will be held.
Here's where Obama is failing us
In response to a recent letter from Gary Edwards, the concerns of our citizens can be addressed without sarcastic patronizing. Our President and Congress may not be traitorous, but a majority of Americans believe many actions are illegal, immoral, unethical and/or unconstitutional and that the President represents the U.S. as militarily weak, showing a lack of respect for key allies (Great Britain, Israel). Challenging the actions of our elected officials is a right and responsibility.
Seahawks begin training camp today
SEATTLE - Pete Carroll has spent the last few weeks touting his new book to everyone from ESPN to shoppers inside a neighborhood grocery in Seattle.
Defending liberty locally
Good morning. Before I moved here in 1993, a transplant from South Dakota, I spent 12 years in the U.S. Army. All soldiers take an oath to defend the nation, its Constitution, and its liberty, against all enemies "Foreign and Domestic." I am wondering who in local government is responsible for defending our liberty?
World Briefs July 31, 2010
Castro accuses US of torture in 'Cuban Five' case
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 31, 2010
Making sense out of the senseless
It seems like a long drive from the Silver Valley to Coeur d'Alene, especially when you're thinking about things that don't make much sense anymore.
Wildfire jumps aqueduct, approaches homes
2,000 structures threatened, containment low Friday night
PALMDALE, Calif. - A huge wildfire in the high desert wilderness north of Los Angeles jumped an aqueduct on Friday, rushing toward hundreds of houses as firefighters also tried to keep flames from damaging power lines that bring electricity to Southern California.
Farragut installs bench at Eagle boat launch
BAYVIEW - Rejoice, all ye cramped hikers, tuckered out children and chronic sunset-watchers.
Lt. Gov. Little comes to North Idaho Monday
COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little will visit the Lake City to answer questions from citizens on Monday.
Man stabbed during domestic dispute
COEUR d'ALENE - An unidentified man was stabbed during a domestic dispute and transported to Kootenai Medical Center Thursday night.
Kroc Center plans canned food drive to help Community Action Partnership
As August begins, you can get a summer workout and help a local food bank at the same time.
Legals July. 31, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Loan No. 0999337066 T.S. No. 201000297 - 33556 On 10/18/2010 at 11:00 am (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho: In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur D' Alene, ID 83814, Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC, as 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 real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows: Lot 4, Block 4, Hayden Terrace, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County recorder in Book 'F' of Plats at Page 42, records of Kootenai County 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 10079 N. Hillview Drive, Hayden, Idaho 83835 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 Gillen Sr. and Carolyn S. Gillen, husband and wife, as grantors, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 02/09/2006 and recorded on 03/02/2006, as Instrument No. 2016605, of Official Records of Kootenai County, Idaho. 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 02/09/2006. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of 491.38, due per month for the months of 11/15/2009 through 6/2/2010, and all subsequent installments 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 $71,498.25, plus accrued interest at the rate of 8.65% per annum from 10/15/2009. All 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 to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. T.D. Service Company 1820 E. First Street, Suite 210, Santa Ana, CA 92705-4063 Sale Information Line: 714-259-7850 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (714) 480-5472 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 6/7/10 Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC By: Kara Lansberry, Assistant Trustee Officer ASAP# 3610918 Legal 0161 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010
Friday, July 30
OBAMA: Let us count the lies
Gary Edwards (letter July 21, 2010) seemed confused and perplexed as to why he could not find a telephone number for Mr. Rodkey among other things. Isn't America wonderful, as of today, we can still have an unpublished number if we desire!
NEIGHBORS: What's with all the weeds?
This letter is to the neighbors of the Davis subdivision but applies to many areas of the city of Coeur d'Alene.
Death of the Prairie
By Jerry Paulus
DOGS: Practice what you preach
Monday, July 26, at approximately 5:10 as I exited the Fred Meyer Store on Kathleen Avenue I heard a dog barking. Upon finding the vehicle I immediately noticed the license plate - K1-9! The "predicted" hottest day of the year and one of our own police force leaves their service dog in their vehicle.
BOND: Shorter proposal is needed
In the past month, there have been many articles in The Press regarding how taxing districts are going to handle taxes for the next year or so. The problem has been that voters are being faced with levies and it is very true, once a levy is passed, it seems as if it will never go away, just like us passing various tax measures.
TRIBE: Contributions help them as well
I would like to respond to the allegations by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.
NOISE: It blasts Pinegrove residents
Your editorial July 14 on firecrackers. How did you put it? Interrupting the otherwise peaceful slumber of young and old alike. These aren't victimless crimes, as many a bleary-eyed, semi-cranky sleepwalker can attest. You asked for the municipal and county law enforcers to issue citations.
BEACH: Beware the photographers
I'm a visitor of Coeur d'Alene frequenting the beach at Independence Point. I would like to know how many other beach goers are sick of older men with long lensed cameras taking photos of swimmers in the park area. It's is time the lovers of your city put a stop to this disgusting behavior.
PRAIRIE: Lamenting a lost treasure
As a young man seeking adventure and distant places, I arrived in this area 60 years ago. As I traveled by train across Montana, Idaho and into Washington, I was awestruck by the beauty and openness of this country. At that young age I knew in my heart this was the place I wanted to live. Leaving a family of 14 siblings, parents and a huge extended family was painful but all was tempered by my desire to live in this beautiful country.
BOND: Resident suggests 'no' vote
I'd urge the voters within the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue District to vote NO on the upcoming Bond Levy. You can vote on Aug. 3 at any of the Kootenai Fire District fire stations in Dalton Gardens or Post Falls.
Cd'A: Cut taxes, don't raise them
Before I read The Press story about Coeur d'Alene raising property taxes I was sure that since property values have fallen and we're in a deep recession, property taxes would go down at least 25 percent. How are the good folks of Coeur d'Alene going to pay higher taxes when most of us are making less money?
Entertainment Briefs for July 30, 2010
Woo joins cast of Chinese propaganda blockbuster
Oswalt traded to Phillies; Tejada, Cantu also move
Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too.
Last chance to be counted
COEUR d'ALENE - It's not too late to participate in the 2010 Census.
Dentistry From the Heart event is today
Free services to include cleanings, fillings, extractions to those in need
COEUR d'ALENE - Today's fourth-annual Dentistry From the Heart event will offer free dental work for anyone 18 and older.
Stateline Results July 30, 2010
July 28
On stage at Art on the Green
NORTH STAGE
Top Mexican drug leader killed in clash with army
MEXICO CITY (AP) - One of the top three leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel," was killed Thursday in a gunbattle with soldiers, the Mexican army announced.
Winning ways
Lewis tries to nail down 4 in a row at the Idaho 200
When's the last time you did anything of significance four times in a row?
Hart gets good news
State ethics panel clears lawmaker
BOISE - State Rep. Phil Hart is in the clear, at least for now.
Resurfacing work scheduled in Hayden
HAYDEN — Lakes Highway District will be completing a maintenance resurfacing project on the East Hayden Lake Road from the Dike to the Half Mile Lane from Aug. 9-19.
Bigger and better
Art on the Green, Downtown Street Fair and Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes broaden their horizons
The Three Festivals weekend in Coeur d'Alene promises to be spectacular.
Vaughan quietly takes early lead at U.S. Senior Open
CHAMPIONS
Panel hits Rangel with 13 ethics charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries for fellow Democrats about the fall elections.
Records July 30, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Three day threefer
COEUR d'ALENE - It's all good. And plenty.
Jolie strong-arms average thrills in 'Salt'
Ticket Stubs
Most Hollywood blockbusters don't require A-list celebrities to succeed anymore. Sequels, superheroes and teenage book franchises seem to dominate the market these days, leaving folks like Tom Cruise to ponder whether "Jersey Shore" could have a better box office performance.
The origins of human taste, flavor and food preferences
Most pregnant women take great care in what they eat, knowing that their baby is dependent on them to get the nutrients they need to grow. But what they may not realize is that foods the fetus is exposed to could set the stage for an infant's later acceptance of solid foods.
Standoff ends in arrest
POST FALLS — A standoff between a suspected kidnapper and law enforcement agencies ended in an arrest Thursday afternoon.
Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band at Northern Quest
Founded by Gary Sinise and Kimo Williams, The Lt. Dan Band is a cover band that has grown from occasional jam sessions to charity gigs and shows around the country. The band will perform for two nights at Northern Quest Resort & Casino outside on the back lawn, Aug. 7 and 8.
Kudlock's heroics in 9th lift Indians
EUGENE, Ore. - Jason Kudlock's bases-clearing double with two outs in the ninth inning broke a 1-all tie and the Spokane Indians defeated the Eugene Emeralds 4-1 in Northwest League baseball action in front of 3,478 at PK Park on Thursday night.
Cougar Gulch proud of quality work
Cougar Gulch Lawn Care and Landscaping, LLC offers a wide range of full service lawn maintenance and upscale landscaping services.
Dems say no to vote challenge
COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee won’t donate to the election challenge fund.
A chip on their shoulder
Some racers upset after triathlon pulls timing device
HAYDEN — It’s kind of a bummer, some racers say, especially on such short notice.
The Front Row with TIM DAHLBERG July 30, 2010
No one looks good in Pitino extortion trial
The first thing to remember about the trial unfolding this week in Louisville is that Rick Pitino is a witness, not a defendant.
Press backs KCFR bond
Some 45,000 residents trust Kootenai County Fire & Rescue with their lives.
Idaho men charged with making explosives
Kenneth Kimbley, Jr., 58, of Spirit Lake, and Steven Winegar, 51, of Harpster, were indicted for making explosive devices by a federal grand jury sitting in Coeur d'Alene, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Art on the Green performers
MILONGA
Notices July 30, 2010
CONTRERAS, Rodolfo "Rudy," 18, of Rathdrum, died July 25, 2010, in Susanville, Calif. Born April 16, 1992, in Inglewood, Calif. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday Aug. 8, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at St. George's Catholic Church in Post Falls. Yates Funeral Home is entrusted with care of arrangements. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
Blown away in Windy City
Streaking Sox complete four-game sweep of M's
CHICAGO (AP) - Seven weeks ago, the Chicago White Sox wondered if they'd ever stop losing. These days, they're playing as if the winning will never end - especially at home.
It's tea time for your plants
It's tea time in the garden. But this tea is for your garden, not for you.
'Evita' auditions begin Monday
COEUR d'ALENE - Auditions for the Lake City Playhouse production of the musical "Evita" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave.
IB test results strong in Spanish
More Lake City High School students take advanced learning class exams
COEUR d'ALENE - The International Baccalaureate exam results are in for the last school year at Lake City High School.
Department of Lands issues burn ban
Too hot to burn.
Woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud
COEUR d'ALENE - A Bonners Ferry woman was given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to serve 45 days in jail for Medicaid fraud, the Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced on Tuesday.
Beware of radical right wing
"And slime they have for mortar." - Genesis 11.3
Priano helps keep Lums alive at state
BOISE - Derek Priano pitched 8 1/3 innings, and the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen remained alive in the state AA American Legion baseball tournament with a 12-7 victory over the Vallivue Titans on Friday at Timberline Park.
As many as 6,000 Arlington graves mixed up
WASHINGTON - Estimates of the number of graves that might be affected by mix-ups at Arlington National Cemetery grew from hundreds to as many as 6,600 on Thursday, as the cemetery's former superintendent blamed his staff and a lack of resources for the scandal that forced his ouster.
'Mini Sturgis': Mess or mecca?
Bar near Post Falls hosts annual motorcycle event
Out here everyone is a brother. Male, female, tattooed, bearded, tall, stalky, wild or professional, you’re a brother.
Music in the bandshell
Friday, July 30
The poster winner
Every year, the Citizens' Council for the Arts sponsors an open contest for the design of the annual Art on the Green Poster. This year's winner is Alan McNiel of Troy, Mont. His winning entry for this year's Art on the Green poster, was an oil and encaustic mix on canvas over a panel. He calls it "Blue Milk Bone."
PETS: Something you need to know
Even chocolate has a place in a healthy diet
Death by chocolate? Hardly.
A sweet, tangy chicken sandwich for summer
My search for a tender, juicy and flavorful breaded chicken sandwich took me to the place where so much great thinking begins - the beer aisle.
Hospital names successor to Joe Morris
Legals July. 30, 2010
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR NAME CHANGE A Petition by Roberta Lee Bainard, born on March 29, 1993 in Coeur d'Alene, state of Idaho now residing at 4796 Misty Pines Ct., Coeur d'Alene, proposing a change in name to Bobbi Lee Bainard has been filed in the above entitled court, the reason for this change in name being avoiding confusion in the future. The petitioner's father is living. A hearing on the petition will be heard at 1:30 o'clock PM on August 19, 2010 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be given by any person who can, in such objections, show to the court a good reason against the change in name. WITNESS my hand and seal of said District Court this 7 day of July, 2010 DANIEL J. ENGLISH By DEBRA D. LEU Clerk Legal 0156 July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29
Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law
PHOENIX - A federal judge stepped into the fight over Arizona's immigration law at the last minute Wednesday, blocking the heart of the measure and defusing a confrontation between police and thousands of activists that had been building for months.
Red Sox sweep Angels on slam
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Basin cleanup timeline questioned
Officials feel public needs more time to look at proposal
COEUR d'ALENE - Funding. Human health. Project timelines stretching across the next century.
EPA halts Dworshak project
LEWISTON (AP) - Work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to add nutrients to Dworshak Reservoir has been stalled while the agencies try to secure permits from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Hunting for a haunting
Author will sign books at Hastings on Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - Bruce Raisch is an all-around colorful character who can tell a story a minute. He's also a writer, adventure-lover, historian, photographer and a veteran of the first Gulf War.
Wishing for fishing
Decker Weill prepares for trip to Oregon, to fish for crab
Holding his father's hand, Decker Weill wove through the aisles in Cabela's slowly, his head ducked as a herd of family members trailed after him, their voices hushed.
Hecla earnings continue growth
$17.1 million netted in second quarter
COEUR d'ALENE - Hecla Mining Co. again reported a strong quarter of profits on Wednesday.
Chinook on the lake
Fish Tips
It's time to catch some big Chinook salmon on Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Records July 29, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Autopsy: Death likely a drowning
Sheriff's divers recovered all items from bottom of lake
COEUR d'ALENE - An autopsy Wednesday concluded that a scuba diver's death a day earlier near The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course was likely a drowning, authorities said.
Steele pleads not guilty to three new charges
Defense asks for later trial date
COEUR d'ALENE - Edgar J. Steele, an attorney who has represented the Aryan Nations and other high-profile clients, appeared in U.S. District Court here Wednesday and entered not guilty pleas to three new federal charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife.
Lums, Gems go late at state tournament
BOISE - Stormy weather pushed back action at the Idaho "AA" state American Legion baseball tournament Wednesday afternoon, delaying the start of the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen and Boise Gems game nearly an hour at Timberline High.
Movers & Shakers July 29, 2010
Life Care names executive director
Entertainment Briefs for July 29, 2010
Gomez cancels state fair shows
Idaho highway cost study results released
BOISE - Initial findings from a study presented to the Governor's Task Force on Modernizing Transportation Funding on Tuesday suggest passenger cars may be paying a larger share than big trucks for Idaho's highways.
Excessive force case dismissed
Judge rules measures used were unintentional
COEUR d'ALENE - A federal judge dismissed an excessive force suit filed against the city of Coeur d'Alene and its police department on Tuesday.
Idaho blasted by BSU president
BOISE — Boise State University President Bob Kustra said his remarks about a bitter football rivalry with the University of Idaho, in which he called Vandal culture “nasty” and “inebriated,” came out harsher than he intended.
New York town gears up for Clinton wedding
RHINEBECK, N.Y. - Never mind that the details about Chelsea Clinton's wedding are being guarded like state secrets. The postcard-pretty town of Rhinebeck is ready for its close-up.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 29, 2010
Eastern has others seeing red
They haven’t even played a game on the new red Sprinturf which has garnered them so much attention — it won’t even be installed until next week — but the Eastern Eagles feel like they are winners on the football field already this year.
Vatican reverses itself on 'Caravaggio' work
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican's top art historian shot down a report in its own newspaper that suggested a recently discovered painting was a Caravaggio.
You're paying at the plump
If we carnivores are what we eat, we're stressed out and salt-injected. Maybe that explains a few things.
Plane crash kills 152 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - A passenger jet that officials suspect veered off course in monsoon rains and thick clouds crashed into hills overlooking Pakistan's capital Wednesday, killing all 152 people on board and scattering body parts and twisted metal far and wide.
Little progress on hate crimes
Lack of evidence has stalled police investigations
COEUR d'ALENE - This week's resignation of Rachel Dolezal from her position at the Human Rights Education Institute has sparked Press readers' interest in the status of the police investigations involving alleged hate crimes Dolezal reported to law enforcement and the media during the past 18 months.
Calls for Rangel to quit could escalate
Ethics trial would commence if no plea deal reached
WASHINGTON - The calls from fellow Democrats for New York Rep. Charles Rangel to resign could quickly turn from a trickle to a flood unless he can quickly negotiate a plea bargain to prevent a congressional trial on allegations of ethical misconduct.
Briefs July 29, 2010
AARP to offerdriving classes
Late error costs Indians
EUGENE - Eugene's Rocky Gale came around to score the winning run in the eighth inning on a fielding error by Spokane Indians shortstop Kevin Rodland in a 4-3 win by the Emeralds in front of 3,829 in Northwest League baseball action at PK Park on Wednesday.
Little League law and order
Work by group of volunteer umpires pays dividends for all involved
COEUR d’ALENE — After years of giving back to the Coeur d’Alene Little League, the volunteer work by one umpire is starting to pay huge rewards.
Ship lost for more than 150 years is recovered
Vessel is upright and in very good condition
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian archeologists have found a ship abandoned more than 150 years ago in the quest for the fabled Northwest Passage and which was lost in the search for the doomed expedition of Sir John Franklin.
GOP to fund challenge
Committee says issue at hand is non-partisan, affects all voters
COEUR d'ALENE - A political committee agreed to fund an election challenge tied to a non-partisan race on Tuesday.
Floating away from it all
Outdoor Pursuits offers opportunities for community
COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho College's Outdoor Pursuits offers diverse opportunities for outdoor fun year round.
Jenks finishes Mariners in fashion
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Prairie American Legion standout Bobby Jenks just overpowered the heart of Seattle's lineup, firing fastball after fastball into A.J. Pierzynski's mitt as the crowd roared.
Post Falls High alumni to hold potluck
Post Falls High School alumni will be having their annual potluck in the park at the Lions Club Pavilion at Q'emiln Park, Post Falls, at 5 p.m. Aug. 10.
Spirit Lake man indicted for making explosives
Kenneth Kimbley, Jr., 58, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Steven Winegar,
KTEC earns another endorsement - NIC trustees
During a special meeting July 28, the North Idaho College Board of
Republicans explain donation to Brannon
The Press received the following release this morning.
Alert: No burning allowed starting Monday
Legals July. 29, 2010
KOOTENAI COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT Kootenai County, Idaho NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Ordinance No. 2010-01, adopted on June 14, 2010, of the Board of Commissioners of the Kootenai County Fire & Rescue District, a Special Bond Election will be held in said City on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 o'clock A.M. and 8:00 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of voting upon the question and proposition of issuing general obligation bonds for the purposes of financing the costs of remodeling an Administration building and development of training grounds, and related improvements and costs (the "Project"). The estimated cost of the Project is $3,000,000. $2,000,000 of which will be paid from the proceeds of the proposed bond issue. The question to be submitted to the electors shall be by ballot reading substantially as follows: SHALL THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE KOOTENAI COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO INCUR AN INDEBTEDNESS AND ISSUE THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00, TO BECOME DUE IN SUCH INSTALLMENTS AS MAY BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THE BONDS TO MATURE OVER A TERM WHICH MAY BE LESS THAN BUT WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED TEN YEARS (10) YEARS FROM THEIR DATE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF REMODELING AN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING GROUNDS, TOGETHER WITH RELATED COSTS AND FEES, ALL AS PROVIDED IN THE ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED ON JUNE 14, 2010? The following information is required by Section 34-439, Idaho Code: The interest rate anticipated on the proposed bonds is 4.0% per annum. The range of anticipated rates is from 3% to 6% per annum. The District has existing indebtedness of $250,635. The indebtedness will be paid in full on September 15, 2010. The total amount to be repaid over the life of the proposed bonds, principal and interest, based on the anticipated interest rate, is estimated to be $2,446,269. The ballot proposition for the special bond election will be separate from any other measure being voted upon at any election being held and conducted on the same date. Only those qualified electors casting valid ballots upon the proposition set forth above will be counted in determining the number of qualified electors voting at or participating in the special bond election. The polling place for the special bond election is as follows: Kootenai County Fire & Rescue Station No. 3 3820 E. 16th Avenue Post Falls, Idaho Kootenai County Fire & Rescue Station No. 5 6288 N. 4th Street Dalton Gardens, Idaho Every male or female citizen of the United States, eighteen (18) years old or older, who has been a bona fide resident of the City for at least thirty (30) days immediately prior to the date of election, if registered as provided by law, shall be qualified to vote at the special bond election. The Clerk of Kootenai County, Idaho, is the Registrar of the District, and the place of registration is the Kootenai County Election Office located at 1808 N. 3rd Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Persons may register on each business day at any time during normal office hours until July 9, 2010. No qualified elector of the District who is duly registered as a voter, and who continues to reside at the same address in which he or she is registered, shall be required to re-register. Any person who is eligible to vote may register on election day by appearing in person at a polling place established for the election, by completing a registration card, making an oath on the form prescribed by law, and providing proof of residence in the manner provided by Section 34-408A, Idaho Code, as amended. Any qualified elector may apply to the District Clerk for an absentee ballot. The application must be in writing, must be signed by the applicant, and must contain the name of the elector, his/her home address, and the address to which the ballot shall be forwarded. An application for a mail-in absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the sixth day before the election. An application for in-person absentee voting must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election, and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 8:00 p.m. of the day of election in order to be counted. Application for an absentee ballot may be made by using a facsimile machine. The District's facsimile number is (208) 676-0558. If at the special bond election two-thirds (2/3) of the qualified electors voting at such election assent to the issuance of bonds for the purposes set forth in the Ordinance of June 14, 2010, the general obligation bonds of the District will be issued for said purposes. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and will mature annually over a term which may be less than but which will not exceed ten (10) years from their date, will bear interest at a rate or rates agreeable to the District, and will be payable from taxes levied upon all taxable property within the District. DATED this 14th day of June, 2010. KOOTENAI COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT Kootenai County, Idaho ____________________________ President of the Board of Commissioners ATTEST: _________________________ District Secretary Legal 0081 June 30, 2010 July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28
POLITICS: Assume at your own peril
NUDE: Story, photos are appreciated
KTEC: Where the money comes from
LETTERS: Should pass civility test
HANLEY: Project has problems
GERRY HOUSE: He's a volunteer hero
HOLLINGSWORTH: Shares GOP narrow vision
SPEECH: Vital to keep it free
M's no match for hit parade by White Sox
Chicago blasts 3 HRs, Seattle July record reaches woeful 6-18
CHICAGO (AP) - Alexei Ramirez, Andruw Jones and Paul Konerko homered, powering Gavin Floyd and the Chicago White Sox to an 11-0 victory over the woeful Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Thief targets camping supplies
COEUR d'ALENE - The first clue is the suspect loves the outdoors.
Movers & Shakers July 28, 2010
Platinum Home Mortgage expands to Coeur d'Alene
Specialties and winemaker talent
We all have certain things we are better at. With wine it is no different; there are grapes that do better than others in certain appellations or growing regions, and further there are wineries and winemakers that do better with certain grape varietals. The goal for all of us as wine consumers is to find the specialties of appellation and winemaker talent that work best with our tastes.
U.S. troops brace for fallout from disclosures
WASHINGTON (AP) - Operatives inside Afghanistan and Pakistan who have worked for the U.S. against the Taliban or al-Qaida may be at risk following the disclosure of thousands of once-secret U.S. military documents, former and current officials said.
'Mathematically correct'
NEW YORK - For years people in the Pac-10 - from players to fans - have complained about a lack of recognition and a so-called East Coast bias that caused the conference to be under-appreciated nationally.
Northwest Notes July 28, 2010
Former Chiefs coach hooks
SCUBA diver drowns
Man was retrieving golf balls, found without his gear
COEUR d'ALENE - A SCUBA diver retrieving golf balls at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course drowned Tuesday afternoon, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department said.
LCHS grad named Horatio Alger National Scholar
COEUR d'ALENE - Alycia Barrowcliff got a hug from Tom Selleck, Duane Hagadone is her mentor, and she has $20,000 to use for her college education.
Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better
Hospitals around the country launching major new research
WASHINGTON - Facing surgery? You could receive blood that's been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six - and there's growing concern that people who get the older blood might not fare as well.
Champions Tour major in Northwest
SAMMAMISH, Wash. - Corey Pavin's thought process was sound. His execution was a little off.
All about art
Youngsters prepare to take part in Art on the Green
COEUR d'ALENE - Cooper Haney shuffled his sneakers daringly atop a hefty rubber ball on Tuesday, his breath short as he maneuvered the globe like an extension of his small frame.
Senior housing funds approved
COEUR d’ALENE — Now the project can go.
Using sport psychology
Food for Thought
Concentrate, focus, look at the ball, check my grip, feel loose, carry the club slowly backward, and stare at the number on the ball, follow-through: concentrate - whack! My golf ball leaves the tee as my focus sharpens at the ground where the golf ball once rested. I raise my head as my driver follows through to my left shoulder and search the center of the fairway for the expected outcome. To my dismay, I catch a white streak hooking sharply left into the environmentally sensitive unplayable grassland on the first fairway of the Circling Raven Golf Club at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort - mulligan.
Morning Briefing July 28, 2010
Football
Board to hear from embattled charter school
NAMPA (AP) - The state Board of Education will hear next month from an embattled charter school that tangled with Idaho officials over use of Bible in the classroom and is now being closed because of troubled finances.
Wither the no-hit frenzy
Garza's gem makes it 5 this season
Five no-hitters - two of them perfect games - and another gem that was spoiled by an umpire.
Post Falls eyes new renewal district
Area includes site occupied by Idaho Veneer
POST FALLS - Initial steps have been taken to create a new Post Falls urban renewal district that includes Idaho Veneer and the surrounding area.
Records July 28, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
Julyamsh a gift from Tribe
The 13th annual Julyamsh Pow Wow was spectacular as usual, but this year one of the men's traditional dancers was drawing some attention from his roles in iconic films such as "Dances with Wolves" and "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee."
A pain in the neck?
No, I'm not talking about those telemarketers that always seem to call when you sit down to dinner with your family or the smoke alarm that always goes off when you burn your toast. I'm talking about real neck pain...the kind that makes you reach for the ice bag or wish your "honey" would give you a neck massage.
Strict immigration?law delayed by Nebraska officials
FREMONT, Neb. - A voter-approved ban on hiring and renting property to illegal immigrants was suspended late Tuesday by the Fremont City Council, less than two days before it was set to take effect in the small Nebraska city.
Lums' state of mind
Winner of tournament moves on to regionals in Spokane
The road to Spokane and the AA regional tournament begins today for the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen as they open the state tournament against the Boise Gems tonight at 6:30 PDT at Timberline High in Boise.
Fat phobia and infant feeding
All new parents want their baby to grow and develop in a healthy manner. I remember talking to my grandmother about how she fed my mom and she proudly proclaimed that her breastmilk was as rich as cream because my mom was healthy and fat. Back then the sign of health was a chunky and round cheeked baby. But today, with great concerns over childhood obesity many parents are distraught over having a round baby, fearing that their child will be fat for life.
Youth sports July 28, 2010
SWIMMING
Panel: Hiking gas tax by penny is top pick
BOISE (AP) - A panel investigating how to shore up Idaho highway funding ranks boosting the gas tax by a penny as its top pick.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 28, 2010
Watching rivals battle is never dull
There is something to be said about rivalries in sports.
Post Falls Legion joins 700 Club
Post first in state to reach number since 1947
POST FALLS - American Legion Post 143 has joined the elite and rare ranks of the 700 Club.
Cleveland's Tomlin ices N.Y. in debut
AMERICAN LEAGUE
A sweet, tangy chicken sandwich for summer
Beer bath has biggest payoff in terms of big flavor
My search for a tender, juicy and flavorful breaded chicken sandwich took me to the place where so much great thinking begins - the beer aisle.
Authorities seek fugitive
COEUR d'ALENE - The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force (NIVCTF) is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Adam Sabastian Hill.
France declares war on al-Qaida
PARIS (AP) - France has declared war on al-Qaida, and matched its fighting words with a first attack on a base camp of the terror network's North African branch, after the terror network killed a French aid worker it took hostage in April.
Post Falls water tower to be preserved
POST FALLS - The water tower along Spokane Street at the Spokane River will be preserved as a landmark.
A fall can change a life
Here are some facts about the effect a fall can have on a life.
The skinny on weight loss
The politics of obesity
From PRNewswire on July 21: "As the Obama Administration sets its sights on overweight Americans, demanding obesity ratings for all citizens by 2014, the Health and Human Services Department announced this week that under the Stimulus Law, health providers must establish 'meaningful use' of electronic health records to qualify for federal subsidies or risk seeing their Medicare and Medicaid payments slashed. The electronic health records must include Americans' body mass index, or BMI, height and weight.
Who'll pay off the deficit?
If you believe the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent - as we do - you might want to be careful about falling into a little hypocritical pit.
BBB warns consumers to be cautious of dishonest practices
Bureau received more than one million complaints in 2009
COEUR d'ALENE - According to the Better Business Bureau, an erosion of trust plagues consumers and business communities nationwide.
What do you consider an acceptable property tax hike now?
Local hate crimes: Whatever happened?
Our online readers have requested the status of the hate crime cases
You can vote absentee on KTEC now
Warning: One-night stands can be costly
COEUR d’ALENE — A one night stand left a Coeur d’Alene woman with
Region keeps rep on state's travel council
The Idaho Division of Tourism has just announced that J.J. Jaeger of The Coeur d’Alene Resort has been re-appointed to the Idaho Travel Council.
Bayview gets a beloved bench
The bench is back.
Legals July. 28, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale T.S. No.: ID-10-361363-TD On 10/21/2010, at 11:00:00 AM (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of KOOTENAI, State of Idaho: In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur dAlene, ID 83814, Pioneer Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services as Trustee , as Trustee on behalf of Freedom Mortgage Corp 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 real property, situated in the County of KOOTENAI State of Idaho, and described as follows: LOT 17, BLOCK 12, THE MEADOWS SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS, PAGE 105, 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 1203 WEST GRANGE AVE , 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 RICK LANE SOUZA AND SHARON KAY SOUZA, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor/Trustor, in which MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA FREEDOM HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is named as Beneficiary and FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee and recorded 3/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2089409000 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of KOOTENAI County, Idaho. 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 3/16/2007. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of $2,989.13, due per month for the months of 8/1/2009 through 6/18/2010, and all subsequent installments 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 $304,190.89 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 6.7500 per cent (%) per annum from 7/1/2009. All 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 to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: 6/23/2010 By: Pioneer Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services as Trustee , as Trustee Quality Loan-Service Corp. of Washington, as Agent 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Nina Hernandez, Assistant Secretary For Sale Information Call: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3626001 Legal 0124 July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27
Avista increases could be softened
Company reaches settlement deal with many parties
COEUR d'ALENE - Avista Corp. announced Monday it had reached a settlement agreement with multiple parties in a rate case that could result in increases for electric and natural gas customers in Idaho.
Danks tames Mariners
Hernandez's loses 25 2/3 inning scoring streak vs. Chicago
CHICAGO - John Danks is on quite a roll, and right at home facing the American League's best pitchers.
Leiweke leaving Seahawks
Vulcan Sports CEO to join NHL ownership
SEATTLE - Tod Leiweke resigned as CEO of Paul Allen's Vulcan Sports and Entertainment on Monday, leaving the arm that oversees ownership of the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Sounders FC just days before the Seahawks begin training camp.
Briefs July 27, 2010
Music, song at Bakery by the Lake
FedEx boosts forecast for current quarter, year
NEW YORK (AP) - In another sign of confidence in the global economy, FedEx Corp. on Monday raised its earnings outlook for the current quarter and full year.
Dolezal resigns from HREI
Former education director says she was target of discrimination
COEUR d'ALENE - Rachel Dolezal won't be working at the Human Rights Education Institute any longer.
Fire destroys garage
No one injured; cause of blaze still unknown
COEUR d'ALENE - A fire that started in a small garage spread into a house at 713 N. Seventh St. early Monday afternoon.
Public art project sails into Coeur d'Alene
City, commission dedicate 'Catch the Wind' display
COEUR d'ALENE - Once they got the boats racing toward Coeur d'Alene, and not Spokane, it was smooth sailing from there.
Gun taken to school recovered
Weapon allegedly in possession of Timberlake student arrested earlier
SPIRIT LAKE - The pistol that was taken to Timberlake High by a student on May 19 was recovered on Sunday night at the home of one of the boys arrested during the incident.
Immigrant groups criticize fingerprint initiative
Opponents argue initiative equals excessive dragnet
DENVER - The federal government is rapidly expanding a program to identify illegal immigrants using fingerprints from arrests, drawing opposition from local authorities and advocates who argue the initiative amounts to an excessive dragnet.
Airlines posting profits so fare sales may wane
Six biggest US airlines earn about $1.3 billion in second quarter
Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains.
'A very humble kid'
Lovett captures a wrestling triple crown
POST FALLS - Some kids get so caught up in trying to win a national title that it consumes them.
Entertainment Briefs July 27, 2010
Obama to appear on 'The View'
Skole chews up Dust Devils
SPOKANE - Jacob Skole hit a 3-run home run in the seventh and the Spokane Indians went on to beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 5-1 on Monday night in Northwest League baseball before 4,730 at Avista Stadium.
Mauer has 7 RBIs, Twins win
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chip Shots July 27, 2010
• HOLES IN ONE
Clagstone Meadows hearing continued
SANDPOINT - A public hearing on a 12,400-acre housing and recreation development in southern Bonner County has been continued to next month.
Tampa Bay's Garza throws no-no vs. Detroit
First no-hitter in Rays history
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Matt Garza pitched the first no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays history and the fifth in the major leagues this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 5-0 Monday night.
Twin car bombs kill 25 pilgrims in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) - Two car bombs targeting Shiite pilgrims during a religious festival in the holy city of Karbala killed 25 people on Monday, Iraqi police and hospital officials said. Sunni extremists are suspected.
'Wikileaks' create doubt about war
WASHINGTON - The monumental leak of classified Afghan war documents threatened Monday to create deeper doubts about the war at home, cause new friction with Pakistan over allegations about its spy agency and raise questions around the world about Washington's own ability to protect military secrets.
Boise State favored again in WAC
Idaho fourth in media poll, sixth in coaches'
SALT LAKE CITY - Boise State is the runaway favorite to finish out its tenure in the Western Athletic Conference with another league title.
Prejudging hinders happiness
We all do it. The only differences among us are to what degree and how aware we are of our prejudgments.
Movers & Shakers July 27, 2010
Civil engineer added at Hayden firm
Rathdrum mulls tax increase
Council considers 1.5 percent jump for new budget
RATHDRUM - The draft Rathdrum city budget calls for a 1.5 percent tax increase.
Records July 27, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Aggressive driving to be targeted
Police on lookout for infractions around commercial vehicles
COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho State Police and the Coeur d'Alene Police Department will be targeting aggressive driving through Saturday.
Ideas sought for future park What to do with this Post Falls land?
City says erosion a concern at site near Riverside Harbor
POST FALLS - It's time for the public to weigh in on how it wants parkland along the Spokane River at Post Falls developed.
Sports Briefs July 27, 2010
Football
Timberwolves trade Sessions, Hollins to Cavs
MINNEAPOLIS - Goodbye, LeBron.
Luna to give KTEC presentation Monday
Open meeting is 6:30 p.m. at Mica Flats Grange
COEUR d'ALENE - The state's top education official is coming to Kootenai County next week to talk to voters about KTEC (Kootenai Technical Education Campus), the professional-technical high school being planned on the Rathdrum Prairie.
CDA schools announce registration dates, details
Registration is fast approaching for the 2010-2011 school year in the Coeur d’Alene School District.
CHS scores well on first AP exams
Janet Feiler at the Coeur d'Alene School District's central office sent us this report this morning:
Permit sought to offer horse help as therapy
ATHOL — Home is where the heart is.
Revived greenhouse a real garden starter
COEUR d’ALENE — Inch by inch, row by row, what will make your garden grow?
Water tower destined to be a landmark
POST FALLS — The water tower along Spokane Street at the Spokane River will be preserved as a landmark.
Legals July. 27, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: June 21, 2010 File No.: 7023.75240 Sale date and time (local time): October 21, 2010 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: 117 N. William Street Post Falls, ID 83854 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: Corinne Thomas, an unmarried person Original trustee: Pioneer Title Company of Ada County Original beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Recording date: August 28, 2009 Recorder's instrument number: 2229740000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of June 21, 2010: $168,938.23 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 South half of Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 37 of Post Falls, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book C of Plats at Page(s) 208 official 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# 7023.75240) 1002.161003-FEI Legal 0109 July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010
Monday, July 26
World/Nation Briefs July 26, 2010
Flooding causes millions in damage in Iowa
Hayden Red falls in state 9-10 title game
MERIDIAN - Hayden Red led 4-1 after 2 1/2 innings, but West Valley scored four runs in the bottom of the third to win 5-4 in the deciding game of the Little League age 9-10 best-of-3 state baseball playoffs Sunday at McDermott Park.
Contador wins 3rd Tour as Armstrong steps aside
PARIS - Alberto Contador stood atop the podium at the Tour de France on Sunday for the third time in four years, struggling to rein in his emotions as Spain's national anthem echoed across the wide boulevard of the Champs-Elysees.
Stars Blue wins own AAU girls hoop tourney
The Spokane Stars Blue went 5-0 to capture the eight-team Summer Heat AAU girls basketball tournament Thursday and Friday at The Warehouse in Spokane.
Lums fall to Lewis-Clark
Both teams already headed to state
POST FALLS - For the first inning on Sunday, nearly everything went according to plan for the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen.
Sewer would help Dalton Gardens businesses
Plans are to widen Gov't Way between Dalton and Hanley
COEUR d'ALENE - It's not a done deal, but there is a plan in the works to bring sewer service to the commercial strip of Dalton Gardens along Government Way.
An 'enlightening' paper on global warming
Weather Gems
If you're trying to figure out why the atmosphere is warming up, you'll probably be more successful if you look at what warms the atmosphere, not the atmosphere itself.
Saunders comes through again
M's take another from Red Sox
SEATTLE - In the continuing challenge to develop young talent, the thought of pinch-hitting for Michael Saunders never crossed the mind of Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu even with Boston lefty Hideki Okajima on the mound and a trio of right-handed bats on the bench.
Hoying leads Indians to first-half title
SPOKANE - Jared Hoying hit a two-run double in the bottom of the sixth to cap the Spokane Indians' 7-0 over the Tri-City Dust Devils in the second game of a Northwest League baseball doubleheader Sunday night before 3,425 at Avista Stadium.
Stateline Results July 26, 2010
July 24
Sports Briefs July 26, 2010
Bernhard Langer won his first senior major title on Sunday, holding off a final-round challenge from Corey Pavin for a one-stroke win in the Senior British Open in Carnoustie, Scotland.
Dawson, Herzog, Harvey inducted into baseball Hall
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - "The Hawk" has landed in Cooperstown.
The Front Row with Jim Litke July 26, 2010
Not the way Lance needed to finish Tour
Lance Armstrong could never leave well enough alone.
US holds drills off Korea, Pyongyang talks war
ABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON - Fighter jets buzzed the skies and submarines cruised underwater Sunday as a flotilla of U.S. and South Korean warships led by a nuclear-powered U.S. supercarrier began exercises that have enraged North Korea.
Warrants July 26, 2010
Felonies
Programs mark anniversary of fires
In August 1910, wildfires consumed 3 million acres of forests in North Idaho and Montana, killed 85 people, and burned hundreds of structures, including more than a third of Wallace.
'Nobody's looking, nobody cares'
Worley nudist resort, set to host national recreation convention in August, growing in popularity
Averted eyes are a natural reaction for first-timers at Sun Meadow Resort.
From parking lot to sand volleyball mecca
Players, fans, organizers dig temporary site for tourneys
COEUR d'ALENE - They call it Sand, Set and Spike - it's beach volleyball in the middle of a shopping center parking lot.
High school gun recovered, boy arrested
SPIRIT LAKE — The pistol that was taken to Timberlake High by a student on May 19 has been recovered.
Found Images - July 24
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Aggressive drivers targeted today
Beginning today, Idaho State Police officers and Coeur d'Alene Police are targeting drivers who drive aggressively in and around commercial vehicles on highways in northern Idaho.
Legals July. 26, 2010
PUBLIC NOTICE MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM\u00C6 SITE VISIT Kootenai Health was designated as a Magnet organization in 2006 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program\u00C6. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In July 2010, Kootenai Health is applying for re-designation. Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail, fax, and direct mail. All phone comments to the Magnet Program Office must be followed up in writing. YOUR COMMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NEVER SHARED WITH THE FACILITY. IF YOU CHOOSE, YOUR COMMENTS MAY BE ANONYMOUS, BUT MUST BE IN WRITING. YOUR COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY July 16, 2010. Address: AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 Fax: 301-628-5217 E-Mail: magnet@ana.org Phone: 866-588-3301 (toll free) Kootenai Health has submitted information for the appraisers to review. That information is available, twenty-four hours a day, to you for review in the Nursing Administration office located behind the gift shop. Legal 10203 June 21, 28, 2010 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010
Sunday, July 25
TAXES: Increases aren't justified
In the past week three articles in The Press really caught my attention. The first was that our out-of-money city hired architects to redo McEuen park and I wondered why, and how will the city pay for something like this? I figured that it must be critical to the lives, livelihood and safety of the citizens of Coeur d'Alene for the city to spend the money at a time when no one has extra money. Well on Friday I got my answer: The city is raising TAXES of course! Just out of curiosity how much of the new taxes goes to that band of unelected tax bandits, the LCDC?
PRESS: Standards lacking on letters
If G.W. Rodkey is a fool, then the letter attributed to him in The Press (Obama: Traitor in the White House, July 16) is proof of it. But on the other hand, a mistake may have been made. Someone else may have written the letter and the names got mixed up. If that's what happened, then The Press could be held liable for making someone who's not a fool appear like one. Namely, Mr. Rodkey.
CHICKENS: Policy serves the people
In reference to Wayne L. Rathburn's letter to The Press on Sunday, July 18, I'd like to assure him that the sky IS NOT falling in Coeur d'Alene. It seems his feathers are ruffled because the City Council is going to reconsider their recent decision to limit the number of chickens one may have.
KTEC: Levy is only the beginning
Admittedly, I have no children by choice. However, as a property owner, if this levy passes, I will have to pay in some way.
REPUBLICANS: One can besmirch many
I know a lot of very intelligent, caring, thoughtful Republicans. However, recently I had an opportunity to meet some that scare me.
LIFESAVERS: Child back to happy life
To Darin Anderson, Brian Best and Gabe Piper: Our family would like to thank you for the courage you showed Friday, July 9, 2010. When Jarynn needed you to save his life, you were there. We can't thank you enough!
Fishing families turn to fast food, 'grind meats'
POINTE A LA HACHE, La. - Grow up on the water, the children of southern Louisiana learn, and you'll never go hungry. As long as you can toss a line, a net or a trap, you can eat - and eat well.
Mary Larson: Community Star
IN PERSON
The advice of her parents still resonates in Mary Larson's life.
Sand Creek Byway project reaches halfway mark
SANDPOINT — Idaho’s biggest single highway construction project just hit the halfway mark.
Is there a doctor in the house?
The Linotype
Many "professionals" in the Inland Empire are hanging shingles listing questionable credentials. My own credentials: I hold a Ph.D. (doctor of philosophy) in English from Northern Illinois University, a fully accredited university. I took lots of coursework, passed difficult examinations, learned to read two languages (actually four, but only two for the doctorate) and wrote a 315 page dissertation which I defended in front of a flock of graduate faculty and students. I was supervised by a professor whose doctorate was from Columbia, a director of graduate studies (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania), the Dean of Arts and Sciences (Ph.D., University of Chicago), a graduate school dean, and many others. My dissertation was "published" by University Microfilms and every once in a while someone pays to read and maybe even quote it. Obtaining the doctorate was a long, demanding and expensive process; I began college in 1960 and finished in 1971. Even yet, my doctorate did not impress a number of my colleagues who studied at much more prestigious institutions. But it did get me into the career I wanted, college teaching, and even today, along with a buck and a half, will get me a cup of coffee.
Red-hot Cramer leads Lakers to state A tourney
MOSCOW - Joel Cramer continued his torrid hitting streak, lacing two triples and two doubles and driving in five runs to lead the Peak Sand and Gravel Lakers of Sandpoint past Prairie 16-6 on Saturday at the American Legion Class A Area A (district) tournament.
Ford reaping solid
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Four years ago, Ford mortgaged everything down to the blue oval logo to save itself. Now, even as Americans remain skittish about the economy, it's reaping big rewards and stealing business from stumbling rivals.
Shooting her way
Darcy sticks to her guns to create old-style photography
COEUR d'ALENE - Sylvia Darcy remains convinced that technology is not necessarily a better way to get the job done.
Labor officials defend 'Kate Plus 8' permits
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pennsylvania's labor department is defending its decision to issue work permits to Kate Gosselin's sextuplets for the reality show "Kate Plus 8."
Boekel Road to be closed to through traffic beginning Monday
COEUR d'ALENE - Boekel Road between U.S. 95 and Government Way will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday and will remain closed through Friday, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Some insurers halt new coverage for kids
WASHINGTON - Some major health insurance companies will no longer issue certain types of policies for children, an unintended consequence of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law, state officials said Friday.
Prisoners rarely exit low-security centers
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - About three to four inmates a year walk away from low-security work centers in the state, an official with the Idaho Department of Correction says.
Lifestyles Briefs july 25, 2010
Virgin Galactic makes first crewed flight
Northwest Briefs July 25, 2010
Old burn area is helping contain Yellowstone fire
US aircraft carrier ups pressure on N. Korea
Military drills to run through Wednesday
BUSAN, South Korea - A massive nuclear-powered U.S. supercarrier readied Saturday for maneuvers with ally South Korea in a potent show of force that North Korea has threatened could lead to "sacred war."
Most EU banks pass 'stress tests'
Analysts contend evaluation not thorough enough
LONDON - The results are in: Only seven of 91 European banks flunked the "stress tests" aimed at clearing up market fears about the strength of the continent's banking system amid the debt crisis.
TOD agreement can reduce hassles for heirs
Among the reasons you work hard all your life may be so you can leave something to your children, grandchildren or other family members. So, naturally, you'd like to make it as easy as possible for your heirs to take possession of those assets you want them to have. And that's why you may want to consider establishing a Transfer on Death (TOD) agreement on certain accounts.
Panic at music festival kills 18
DUISBURG, Germany (AP) - Crowds of people streaming into a techno music festival surged through an already jammed entry tunnel, setting off a panic that killed 18 people and injured 80 at an event meant to celebrate love and peace.
Eastern US cooks in summer heat
High temperatures, humidity combine to make life miserable
TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Another wave of oppressive heat clamped down on a broad swath of Eastern states on Saturday, with temperatures in the high 90s and 100s and residents scrambling for shade or just staying indoors.
Hayden Days a blast for kids
HAYDEN — Brianna Davis, 10, wanted a new goldfish.
What's the big deal, Mom? It's just a tattoo!
NEW YORK - One day your kid wants a new bike. The next day, a new cell phone. Before you know it, your little darling is as tall as you are, demanding pierced ears or even a tattoo.
Great expectations
Awakening Remarks
I hit a major milestone the other night; I went to my 10-year high school reunion. High school was a great time for me. I loved who I was, the people I was with and the things I got to do. The memories are great, but that experience comes with the baggage of expectation. Expectations are far too often the molds in which we try to shove life. In order to make life fit the molds we fashion, we cut out the truly beautiful, unique and sovereign experiences that give life its meaning. In order not to ruin the adventure that comes with the spontaneity that life hands me, and to not set myself up for certain disappointment, I make a conscious effort not to bring expectations to my life experiences.
2 US Navy service members missing
KABUL, Afghanistan - Two U.S. Navy service members disappeared in a dangerous area of eastern Afghanistan, prompting a massive air and ground search and appeals on local radio stations for their safe return, NATO and Afghan officials said Saturday.
Neider closed to through traffic for three days
The Coeur d’Alene Water Department will be temporarily closing Neider Avenue from U.S. 95 to Fruitland Lane to through traffic for three days beginning Monday to replace a 12-inch water main.
High-end strength?
Parkside, Ridgepointe properties beginning to move
COEUR d'ALENE - As the weather is heating up, so are some high-end real estate sales in the Coeur d'Alene area.
Epsom salt - forgotten but not gone
Today, Epsom salt has become an almost forgotten folk remedy -- something that might crop up among the creased and yellowing pages of a farmer's almanac. Sure, you can still find it on pharmacy shelves just about anywhere, but what the heck is this stuff, and what is it used for? These days, most people regard it as a medicinal soak for things like sore feet or insect bites. And, yes, it works wonders for both, but that is only the beginning. This multipurpose miracle salt can help cultivate internal and external wellbeing, and it is also a great go-to ingredient for happy gardens and houseplants.
No quick fix for the lungs
DEAR DR. GOTT: Is there a cleansing recipe I can make at home to clear out toxins in my lungs? Being a former smoker, I want to make sure that my lungs are as clear and clean as possible.
Profar's bat lifts Indians past Devils
SPOKANE - Jurickson Profar went 4 for 5 with two runs scored as the Spokane Indians defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils 11-4 in front of 6,157 in Northwest League baseball action at Avista Stadium.
That pioneer spirit
LDS Church members volunteer at Farragut, make improvements, take on big projects
FARRAGUT STATE PARK — A battalion of volunteers Saturday morning converged on this former U.S. Naval training station to beautify and make improvements in a four-hour whirlwind of activity.
Contador locks up Tour title
PAUILLAC, France - Wiping away tears, Alberto Contador is ready for the champagne to flow.
Search ends for plane crash survivors
LUDINGTON, Mich. - Authorities abandoned hope Saturday of finding alive four people missing since a small plane plunged into Lake Michigan while flying a cancer patient to the Mayo Clinic.
Hart set to tackle taxes
LEWISTON - The North Idaho lawmaker at the center of a House ethics investigation hopes to introduce legislation next year that would eliminate the state income tax on wages and salaries.
Community Thanks July 25, 2010
GIFT: Thanks for support
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 25, 2010
Some team in this state could run the table
There's been a lot of talk in the offseason about a certain college football program on the rise in Idaho possibly going undefeated in the regular season and, if enough of the national powerhouses lose a game or two, possibly finding a way to play for a national title.
Wake-up call
Saunders' HR provides spark to sleepy Seattle offense in win over Boston
SEATTLE - The zero that remained on the scoreboard as Boston's Jon Lester kept rolling through Seattle's offense was certainly being noticed in the Mariners dugout.
ABCs of building a team
A reader recently wrote to me about a column I penned several years ago: The ABCs of selling. She told me how often she used it and shared it with her colleagues.
Post Falls Juniors win state
Kurtis Wiltse scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the top of the seventh inning as Post Falls edged North Boise 9-8 on Saturday to capture the Little League Juniors (age 13-14) state baseball championship at Brett James Field in Post Falls.
Iran says it has 100 vessels for each US warship
No public information on country's military vessel count
TEHRAN, Iran - The former naval chief for Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the country has set aside 100 military vessels to confront each warship from the U.S. or any other foreign power that might pose a threat, an Iranian newspaper reported Saturday.
Status quo McEuen foe
At 10:53 a.m. Thursday, a breezy, sweet summer morning if ever there was one, a total of three people were enjoying McEuen Field.
Lums join Lewis-Clark at state
Coeur d'Alene ousts Prairie for berth to state AA tourney, advances to title game today
POST FALLS - After facing off early Saturday morning, they'll settle the seeds today as the Lewis-Clark Twins and Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen will face off in the Class AA Area A (district) championship game today at noon at Post Falls High.
Digital movie locker 'UltraViolet' nears launch
LOS ANGELES - A group of media and electronics companies will soon start testing a system that will let you watch the movies and TV shows that you buy wherever you are, regardless of formats and other technical hurdles. Like ATMs, your account would follow you, no matter what brand of machine you use.
Tigers lose All-Star Ordonez to fractured ankle in defeat
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Crews fixing well in 'cat-and-mouse' with weather
NEW ORLEANS - Crews hurried to get back to work on plugging BP's leaky oil well Saturday after Tropical Storm Bonnie fizzled, and engineers hoped for a window of clear weather long enough to stop the gusher for good.
Celebs to the rescue when donations falter
Fashion show aids struggling shelter
LOS ANGELES - What do you do when a rescue needs rescuing?
Saturday, July 24
Man dons Darth Vader mask, robs NY bank
SETAUKET, N.Y. (AP) - Times must be tough back at the Empire.
Tymesen helps keep Prairie alive
Coeur d’Alene to play Lewis-Clark in semis
POST FALLS — The host Prairie Cardinals held off elimination as they defeated the Cranbrook (British Columbia) Bandits 13-9 in a loser-out game Friday in the Class AA Area A (district) tournament at Post Falls High.
Habitat volunteer's connection lives on
Group gathers for dedication of Hamilton Woods
COEUR d'ALENE - Jim Hamilton was a devoted, hard-working volunteer.
Post Falls Juniors capture opener in state playoffs
Other three local teams all fall in first round of best-of-3 series
SUV bulls over cinderblock wall at Hayden hotel
HAYDEN - A sport utility vehicle on Friday toppled a cinderblock and brick wall built to protect a mechanical area next to a Hayden hotel.
Bad time for an increase
Outrage! That's what went through my mind when I read of Avista's proposal to increase electricity rates by a whopping 14 percent.
Records July 24, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Loggers ousted at Single-A tourney
MOSCOW - Jarrod Hassell hit a two-run walk-off home run with two out in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Lewis-Clark Cubs past the Coeur d'Alene Loggers 12-10 in a loser-out game in the Class A Area A (district) tournament on Friday.
Conservations file brief supporting roadless rule
BOISE - A national angling group and the state's biggest conservation organization are throwing their support behind the federal rule for managing millions of acres of Idaho's roadless backcountry.
Attorney: 'Barefoot Bandit' just an immature kid
Teen stole several planes, including one from Bonners Ferry
SEATTLE - His attorney says the "Barefoot Bandit," accused of dozens of thefts from Washington state to the Caribbean, is a likable but immature kid.
Halladay keeps Rockies cold on a hot night in Philly
NATIONAL LEAGUE
House pressured to pass stripped-down war measure
WASHINGTON (AP) - After a take-it-or-leave-it vote by the Senate, House Democrats face little choice but to drop billions in aid for schools, college students and others that they had hoped could ride on legislation paying for President Barack Obama's troop surge in Afghanistan.
Beckett stops M's in return
SEATTLE - Josh Beckett thought he was initially "methodical" in his return from two months on the disabled list.
Flight crashes in Lake Mich.; 4 missing, 1 rescued
LUDINGTON, Mich. - A pilot who volunteered to fly a man with cancer, his wife and a doctor to the Mayo Clinic on Friday was rescued by boaters in Lake Michigan hours after his small plane crashed into the water, authorities said. The search for a co-pilot and the three passengers was ongoing.
Funeral home in works
Bell Tower to be built along I-90 next to rehab hospital
POST FALLS - Post Falls will have a second funeral home.
Time for the pre/post test
The mechanics of our language can teach us a lot about the mechanisms within ourselves.
Briefs
Reid cited in
Historic Moulin Rouge tower demolished
Las Vegas landmark was first racially integrated casino
LAS VEGAS - Workers on Thursday demolished the tower of the first racially integrated casino in Las Vegas, one day after city officials turned down an appeal of its owners' demolition permit.
Entertainment Briefs for July 24, 2010
Costner dismisses promoter lawsuit
Wal-Mart to roll out smart tags on men's basics
NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is putting electronic identification tags on men's clothing like jeans starting Aug. 1 as the world's largest retailer tries to gain more control of its inventory. But the move is raising eyebrows among privacy experts.
Shock clinch home-field advantage
Spokane triumphs before national TV audience for 11th straight win
SPOKANE - The Spokane Shock clinched homefield advantage throughout the Arena Football League, including the ArenaBowl Championship following a 63-49 win over the Chicago Rush in front of 10,778 at the Spokane Arena on Friday night.
A spectacle for all ages
POST FALLS - Cynthia Sanders was mesmerized at the dancing in front of her.
Big brother may be watching
Cd'A police consider camera for Independence Point surveillance
COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene police are looking at placing a surveillance camera at Independence Point, enabling officers to view a live video stream of the popular spot.
Local officials to provide inspiration
COEUR d'ALENE - A night of "talented, funny, and inspiration voices" is coming to the Lake City on Monday.
Post Falls planner retires
POST FALLS - Collin Coles, who has been the lead planner for the city of Post Falls for the past 18 years, has retired.
Families in fear for pets
Neighbors say animals have been poisoned
HAYDEN - A neighborhood is living in fear as family pets appear to be being poisoned, either intentionally or otherwise.
Northwest Notes July 24, 2010
EWU football coach to speak to NIC boosters
Rattling the sabre again
North Korea threatens "Nuclear deterrence" to war games
HANOI, Vietnam - North Korea inflamed tensions over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship by threatening the United States and South Korea today with "nuclear deterrence" if they carry out naval maneuvers this weekend.
North Idaho students chosen for space camp
Program will be state's first science, aerospace academy
COEUR d'ALENE - Steven Hallgren is taking a giant leap for a North Idaho high school student, and he knows it.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 24, 2010
Trail OK after going off the trail
A not-so-funny thing happened on the way to the American Legion Class AA Area A (district) tournament for a former Lake City High standout.
Into the belly of the beast
On Thursday, other members of the media and myself were given the rare opportunity to fly aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker in Spokane tasked with the mission to refuel the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds en route to Fairchild Air Force Base. As we strapped into the nylon mesh seating, crew members moved about the cramped fuselage with a sense of purpose and calm composure prior to the precise operation about to be undertaken. With close communication between the pilot, co-pilot, and boom operator, over the deafening roar of the jet's engines, the KC-135R's crew delivered the necessary fuel to allow the red, white and blue adorned F-16s to carry on to their final destination. The Thunderbirds, executing the aerial refueling maneuvers with grace and efficiency, were filled up in a matter of minutes flying at 30,000 feet over Washington and proceeded to perform reconnaissance exercises in the area. The Thunderbirds, along with numerous other planes will be in action on Saturday and Sunday's Skyfest 2010 at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane. After a rocky, turbulent approach to the runway, the KC-135R finally came to a halt on the hot tarmac. Pilot Maj. Craig Gural bid farewell to the 20 photographers, videographers and reporters aboard the plane and began to debrief with his three-man crew. Another successful mission in the books.
Legals July. 24, 2010
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI. Case No. CV 10-1255. In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES HARVEY HAMILTON, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decendent or decedents estate are required to present their claims with four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, or filed with the Clerk of the Court. Susan L. Russell Felice A. Howell Co-Personal Representatives c/o Richard W. Kochansky Attorney at Law 408 E. Sherman Avenue #309 Coeur d'Alene ID 83814 Legal 0167 July 10, 17, 24, 2010
Friday, July 23
POLITICS: Are you a commie or a Nazi?
SPILL: Press should play up big stories
CREATION: Without one, dump the other
TRIBE: Donations aren't the issue
Virginia Carpenter, 90
IMMIGRATION: Plan by Obama is slavery
TRIBE: Contributions noteworthy, laudible
HAYDEN: Unwise spending hurts now
Pertussis whooping county
Kootenai County leads spike in whooping cough cases
POST FALLS - Kootenai County continues to be the state's hotbed for a spike in whooping cough cases this year.
GM to pay $3.5B for auto financing company
DETROIT - General Motors Co. will buy AmeriCredit Corp. for $3.5 billion, a deal that allows the automaker to expand loans to customers with poor credit and offer more leases, key areas where GM must grow to accelerate its car sales.
Fire destroys remote cabin
Owner transported to KMC after being pepper sprayed
POST FALLS - A fire destroyed a cabin in the remote mountains south of Post Falls on Thursday afternoon and the owner was transported to the hospital after being pepper sprayed by a deputy.
Stateline Speedway results
Wednesday Night Fever
Five northern counties consider hiring lobbyist
Commissioners say position would ensure regional issues would not be overlooked
COEUR d'ALENE - A lobby for the north.
THE FRONT ROW with Bill Buley July 23, 2010
A reminder of what's good about running
We're a half-mile into the Rathdrum 5K fun run, and already it hurts.
Going to the dogs
If you like murder mysteries and unique writing and perspectives, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time would be a great book for you. This is the most unique murder mystery I have ever read because the murder victim is not a human, but a dog. Also, this book has quite an unlikely and unusual hero. The hero of this story is Christopher John Francis Boone, a fifteen-year-old boy who has all the world's countries and capitols memorized, knows every prime number up to 7,057 and can understand the feelings and thoughts of animals but not of others people. Christopher has autism, a mental disability that makes it very hard and sometimes impossible to learn certain things like manners or how to talk or certain academic skills. In his search for the killer, he accidentally stumbles upon a family issue that was hidden from him with lies.
'Futurama' enjoying second life
LOS ANGELES - Pretty much anything can happen in the year 3000, where Futurama resided on Fox for five hilarious seasons ending in 2003.
Cd'A looks to raise taxes
Increase of 1.5 percent unanimously agreed upon by City Council
COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene must ask for a tax increase to maintain its current level of service for residents, the City Council agreed at a budget workshop on Thursday night.
Comp Plan changes complete
Thirty day public comment period will start soon
COEUR d'ALENE - Finished.
Council seeks directors
The Idaho Humanities Council is seeking applications to fill two positions in North Idaho on its volunteer board of directors.
Cherry Jones to make Broadway return
NEW YORK (AP) - Tony-winning actress Cherry Jones returns to Broadway in a revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Mrs. Warren's Profession."
One night after winning in 15, Indians blanked at home
SPOKANE - Raywilly Gomez hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning for the Yakima Bears as they defeated the Spokane Indians 2-0 in front of 4,076 in Northwest League baseball Thursday night at Avista Stadium.
KTEC a win-win situation
The Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland school districts share many strengths and face similar challenges. A top priority of all three districts is to ensure that all students graduate from high school prepared for their future, whether their plans involve higher education, specialized training, military service or the workforce. A common challenge is to provide top notch professional technical programs for students with those aptitudes and interests.
'Mad Men' returns
AMC's ad-venture drama continues after Sterling Cooper split
NEW YORK - On the season finale of "Mad Men" last fall, Don Draper's wife was seen flying to Reno for a quickie divorce.
Sandpoint puts local artists on display
How do you find local artists who live and work in nature and whose work reflects the beauty and harmony of these spectacular mountains? We know they are here, we see their creation from time to time, but where does this creation begin? Eight years ago, one of these artists decided to not only make an appearance, but to create an opportunity for other North Idaho artists to also share the intimate places they live and create. This was the start of the Artists Studio Tour of North Idaho where now more than 30 artists open their studios to the community and invite them to share in the experience.
Entertainment Briefs July 23, 2010
Clooney to receive TV academy's humanitarian award
GOP in Idaho is still grand
Now just wait a minute, Mr. Editor. It is pretty obvious that you have not recently read the Idaho Republican Platform. It is also apparent that you did not have anyone at the Convention, or you would have understood why we made these resolutions.
Surviving in the sweet spot
The Lodges to be in Parade of Homes
COEUR d'ALENE - To survive, adapt. That was the path chosen by Todd Stam, owner of Aspen Homes, a company that specialized in building expensive custom homes.
Movers & Shakers July 23, 2010
Most Idaho appliance rebate funds depleted
Luck of the Irish
Vacationing family unhurt after rollover accident on lunch stop
COEUR d'ALENE - A two-car collision at Third Street and Foster Avenue on Thursday totaled both vehicles, leaving one on its roof and ruining the vacation of one Irish family.
Lums topple Prairie
Cd'A 1 win from state; bus crash involving Trail postpones tourney's opening game
POST FALLS - The Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen scored five unearned runs on the way to a 15-5 win over the Prairie Cardinals in the opening game of the Class AA Area A tournament Thursday at Post Falls High.
Cuban may bid on Rangers
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas Rangers' auction is on.
Obama signs unemployment bill
Checks could be coming as early as next week
WASHINGTON - Federal checks could begin flowing again as early as next week to millions of jobless people who lost up to seven weeks of unemployment benefits in a congressional standoff.
Lee helps Rangers open up six-game lead over Angels
Baseball roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Hayden shines at bargain rates
Despite investing some $4.5 million and ripping up the heart of Hayden for most of 2007, the city's central corridor isn't the answer to every resident's dream.
Tropical Storm Bonnie moving toward oil spill
Gulf residents stocking supplies
NASSAU, Bahamas - Tropical Storm Bonnie steamed through the central Bahamas on Thursday night while tracking a course that could take it over the site of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Post Falls chip seal road projects slated
POST FALLS - Post Falls' annual chip and fog seal placement program of selected city streets will start on Monday and run through Aug. 6, weather permitting.
Records July 23, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
NORTHWEST NOTES July 23, 2010
Kuzmic, Burrato triumph at Rathdrum fun run
'Inception' a spectacle for the brain
Ticket Stubs
Cityscapes fold onto themselves. Hotel hallways tumble upside down. A son tries to make amends with his father by breaking into a snowbound fortress straight out of a James Bond movie.
Tribal tradition
Julyamsh pow wow starts today at Greyhound Park
POST FALLS - Native American traditions will come to life today through Sunday at the Greyhound Park and Event Center.
Infant found in street at 3 a.m.
COEUR d'ALENE - An unusual drifter showed up on Hayden Lake Road on Thursday morning.
Briefs July 23, 2010
Task Force seeks Andreassen
Senate passes $60 billion war bill, kills House add-ons
WASHINGTON - The Senate passed a $60 billion bill to fund President Barack Obama's troop surge in Afghanistan Thursday night after rejecting more than $20 billion in domestic spending the House had tacked on.
Pump up the good times
Play serves high octane fun at Cd'A Summer Theatre
COEUR d'ALENE - Memorize 22 songs in two weeks?
Luna pitching in on KTEC meeting Aug. 2
Tom Luna, Idaho Superintendent of Instruction, is coming to Kootenai County to join Ron Nilson in a presentation on KTEC. Mica Flats Grange is opening its hall to all area voters to learn more about the technical complex to service high school students wanting a skill-based education. It is a joint project between Post Falls, Lakeland and Coeur d’Alene schools.
Post Falls puts brakes on BMX park plan
POST FALLS — A proposal to build a BMX park in Post Falls is on hold.
County trying to give Silverwood a boost
Sometimes government gives business a hand.
Speak up: Is cheerleading really a sport?
Do you think competitive cheerleading is a sport?
Legals July. 23, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010, AT THE HOUR OF 11:00 o'clock A.M., local time, of said day, at the front steps of the Kootenai County Courthouse, 501 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: Lot 4, Block 2, ATLAS ACRES, according to the plat recorded in Book "F" of Plats at Page 71, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Described as: 16314 N. Radian Road, Rathdrum, ID 83858 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 $105,000.00, AND ANY OTHER AMOUNTS AS THEREIN PROVIDED, PAYABLE UNDER THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS AND STIPULATIONS THEREOF: DATED: April 19, 2005 GRANTOR: Marie A. Hildebrandt, an unmarried person TRUSTEE: Kootenai County Title Co. BENEFICIARY: Mountain West Bank ORIGINAL AMOUNT: $105,000.00 RECORDED: April 26, 2005 INSTRUMENT NO.: 1944916 LOAN NO.: 018106579 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 monthly payments when due for the months of January, February and March 2010. As of April 5, 2010, the outstanding principal balance owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust was $100,940.00, plus accrued interest and late charges in the amount of $0.58. Additional interest accrues at the rate of 6.375000% per annum or $17.62993 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: June 22, 2010. ____________________________ JONATHON HALLIN, Trustee 601 E. Front Ave., Suite 502, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 208-667-0517 Legal 0079 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22
Eva Marie Knutson, 93
Bernanke warns of uncertain economy
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell sharply Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke confirmed investors' fears that the economy has weakened. Interest rates dropped in the Treasury market as investors sought safer places for their money.
Welcome to Hadrian's Wall
Cd’A man follows famous England path for 84 miles
COEUR d'ALENE - Day one was only going to be five miles. Phil Corless expected it to be a nice, easy walk.
Records July 22, 2010
ANNULMENT FILED
Mariners score ... and win!
Gutierrez's 2-run single in 11th beats ChiSox, snaps 27-inning scoreless streak
SEATTLE - Franklin Gutierrez's two-run single off Chicago closer Bobby Jenks in the bottom of the 11th inning sent the Seattle Mariners to a 2-1 victory over the stunned White Sox on Wednesday night.
Indians, Yakima go extras
SPOKANE - Yakima rallied with a two-run eighth inning to tie Spokane Indians in the opening game of a three-game Northwest League baseball series Wednesday night at Avista Stadium.
Politics of pollution
Blue Water has technology to achieve phosphorus requirements
COEUR d'ALENE - The politics of it he wants no part of, but Tom Daugherty, president of Blue Water Technologies, says he believes even if the plan for new limits on phosphorus discharges into the Spokane River stands, the company's technology can provide the means to achieve those requirements.
What to do with McEuen?
Residents have different ideas about park's future
COEUR d'ALENE - A family sprawled across a picnic blanket on Wednesday at McEuen Field, while joggers and cyclists sweated past on the Centennial Trail.
Fly girls served on the QT
They're the original meaning of "fly girls." The real deal: The first women pilots to fly military aircraft included late-honored, local lady Betty Reed, whom Sunday's Press featured.
Detectives to get new offices
Investigators are currently working out of several different locations
COEUR d'ALENE - Out of the basement, and into the justice facility.
Easy living
Post Falls named one of top 10 most affordable cities in which to retire
POST FALLS - Each morning Grace Whidden opens the blinds to her balcony window and relishes the mountains south of Post Falls.
Smallmouth bass, pike bitting on Hayden Lake
Fish Tips
Smallmouth bass and pike are hitting hard on Hayden Lake. Smallmouth are chasing one-eighth to one-quarter ounce jig heads and four- to five-inch single, curly-tail grubs.
Movers & Shakers July 22, 2010
Slam Shop now Elite
Lohan reports to jail
LYNWOOD, Calif. - Whisked away to a women's jail in an unmarked sheriff's car after a brief hearing, Lindsay Lohan reported Tuesday for a 90-day sentence that the troubled actress likely will serve in isolation, and which may be significantly shortened.
Hayden Days starts Friday
Events continue through Saturday night
HAYDEN - The 2010 Hayden Days celebration is Friday and Saturday at Hayden City Park, next to Hayden City Hall.
Cd'A district mulls rental fees
Existing price structure established about 15 years ago
COEUR d'ALENE - It could soon cost outside sports and activity groups more to play, if they're doing it in one of the Coeur d'Alene School District's buildings.
Free music, barbecue at Garden Plaza on Friday
POST FALLS - The public is invited to free bluegrass music and a barbecue at Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza Ct., in Post Falls on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE July 22, 2010
The reality of when rules are rules
Julian Burgess said he might want into coaching someday, but he has found himself in that role a little sooner than he might have expected.
Public, agency voice concerns about basin cleanup project
The cleanup is complex.
NORTHWEST NOTES July 22, 2010
Four locals qualify for
Federal prosecutors file more charges against Steele
Tampering charge from alleged attempt to influence witness
COEUR d'ALENE - Several more charges were filed against Edgar Steele, the former attorney for the Aryan Nations accused of plotting to kill his wife, Cyndi Steele, and her mother.
Golf to benefit CASA on July 28
COEUR d'ALENE - A round at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course will benefit a nonprofit later this month.
Aftermath of wild game leaves Torre, Kershaw suspended
Mattingly owns up after mound gaffe
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, manager Joe Torre and bench coach Bob Schaefer were all suspended Wednesday as a result of incidents in the team’s loss to the San Francisco Giants that caused debate about the rules.
Ant keeps marching
Two years after having his leg amputated, Anthony Rankin is always on the go
COEUR d'ALENE - A group of little girls stared down from the top of the playground equipment Wednesday at Coeur d'Alene's Blue Grass Park.
More captains for Post Falls police
Council OKs police promotions, new code enforcement officer position
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night agreed to promote three police administrators who have taken on additional duties held by the former captain and create another code enforcement position with an engineering slot that was eliminated.
National nudist convention details unveiled
They're coming in droves, and they're leaving their pants behind.
Julyamsh Pow Wow starts Friday
POST FALLS — The Julyamsh Coeur d'Alene Tribal Encampment and Pow Wow will be held at the Greyhound Park and Event Center Friday through Sunday.
Wanted: All you old Glacier gearjammers
We are looking for former gearjammers who drove Glacier National Park’s iconic red buses to join us for a reunion September 8 to 10 in Montana.
Legals July. 22, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0069521 Title Order No. NWT005536 Parcel No. C30150100060 The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, on 11/01/2010 at 11:00 am, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 01/12/2007 as Instrument Number 2077266000, and executed by STEVEN D HUFFAKER, 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: LOT 6, BLOCK 10, FAIRWAY HILLS FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "E" OF PLATS, PAGE 16, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purpose of compliance with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of, 3611 W FAIRWAY DR , COEUR D ALENE, ID 83815-9049 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 a 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 that certain Deed of Trust. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due 12/01/2008 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 6.750% 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 $257,400.00, 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: 06/22/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Successor Trustee Sonia Gulley 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 ASAP# 3623074 Legal 0084 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21
SNIPERS: Own up to vehicle scrapes
ROSES: Potentially thorny issue explained
TOUR: Supporters help region blossom
Richard Blizzard, 45
SR. CENTER: Friends rise to the occasion
Meme Maria Louise White Davis
LETTER: Specifically, how has Obama hurt?
ACTIVE: Churches improve our place
PARKING: Letter misses the mark
COUGAR BAY: No Wake zone needed
A couscous salad with BLT leanings
To combat lunch bag boredom, you need to straddle that fine line between exciting and familiar, which is just what this toasted couscous BLT salad does.
Vikings reunite in Cd'A
'Tis the season to reunite. This weekend there will be ample opportunity to reconnect with old friends, literally. On Friday my fellow old Vikings from Coeur d'Alene's class of 1970 will be mingling at Sherman Park, on the hallowed ground of the old Woolworth's. That night CHS class of 1985 will be meeting up at the Eagles and CHS class of 1980 will be on the deck at Parkside Towers. On Saturday the class of '70 will enjoy a catered dinner by Ekness (and yes, there are North Idaho beer balls on the menu!) in the gardens of the Roosevelt Inn, where many of our classmates attended elementary school. The class of '80 will be at the Eagles Saturday night and class of '85 is taking a cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene until 8 p.m. Word has it that Post Falls High School's class of 1980 will be cruising Sherman Avenue on Friday night before their Saturday evening get-together at Moon Dollars.
China flooding kills 701 in worst toll in a decade
BEIJING (AP) - Flooding this year has killed 701 people, left 347 missing and caused tens of billions of dollars in damage, the worst toll across the board that China has seen in a decade, a senior Chinese official said Wednesday.
Petition seeks to have wolves howl across US
Biologists want to expand recovery across country
BILLINGS, Mont. - Tens of thousands of gray wolves would be returned to the woods of New England, the mountains of California, the wide open Great Plains and the desert West under a scientific petition filed Tuesday with the federal government.
Memorial soccer fund set up in former youth coach's honor
Fund to support scholarships for kids in need
RATHDRUM - A memorial soccer fund has been set up in honor of a former youth coach and player to offer scholarships to club players in need.
A happy return Laptop comes back to thrift store
Customer declined to give his last name, refused refund offer
COEUR d'ALENE - Sandra Bechthold sifted through the contents of her worn laptop case on Tuesday like she had opened a treasure chest.
Teachers get hands-on with i-STEM activities
COEUR d'ALENE - Lynda Ehrsam smiled after crawling out of STARLAB, an inflatable, portable planetarium set up Tuesday in a meeting room on the North Idaho College campus.
Auto burglaries rise with temps
Thieves seek unlocked doors, open windows
Sure, leaving that car window cracked will keep things cool and comfy inside.
STEM creates opportunities in science and math learning
Charter Schools are public schools which provide an alternative to the traditional system of education. Chartering gives schools the freedom to tailor programs respecting the community needs.
Syrah re-turning
One of the most confusing and at times confounding trends in the wine industry the last several years is the foundering of Syrah sales. Syrah is the principal red grape from the Rhone Valley in France as well as the Chateauneuf du Pape A.O.C. Chateauneuf du Pape translates to "New Castle of the Pope" from when the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church moved the Papacy to Avignon near Lyon, in the Rhone Valley. In addition, the grape does great in nearby Washington state and many parts of California, and when customers try it they will almost always buy a bottle. However, when it just comes to folks walking into the shop, no one seems to care.
Cd'A City Council awards McEuen contract
Miller Stauffer Architects to draft new look for downtown park
COEUR d'ALENE - They call them Team McEuen.
Cameron rebuffs US, says no new inquiry on bomber
WASHINGTON - Drawn into an old disaster, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday he would not order a fresh investigation into why a convicted bomber was set free or whether BP had a role in it. President Barack Obama stood by his new peer but said that "all the facts" must come out.
Judiciary panel approves Kagan for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - Pushing toward an election-year Supreme Court confirmation vote, a polarized Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday approved Elena Kagan to be the fourth female justice.
Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut
MANILA, Philippines - Baby-faced teen singer Charice says she prepared for her debut on the hit Fox TV show "Glee" by getting Botox and an anti-aging procedure "to look fresh on camera," but her publicist said the Botox was for muscle pain, not for cosmetic reasons.
Piniella says he'll retire from managing at season's end
Baseball roundup
After all those dirt-kicking, base-tossing tantrums, Lou Piniella is going out with more of a whimper.
Ask your audiologist...
Is there anywhere I can sell my Mother's hearing aids? She passed away and I know she spent a lot of money on them.
Why choose wellness care?
What do I mean by wellness care?
Address the root of the pain for lasting relief
We as humans are notorious for working through and around pain, to ensure our daily lives are not affected. However, when a body part is injured, avoiding stress on that area will often result in complications in other parts of the body. For example, it is not uncommon for people experiencing hip pain to develop a limp or a change in walking pattern. Such compensations may offer some relief to the injured area, but oftentimes result in sore or injured muscles in the knee and back areas.
M's muster 2 hits; Jenks back on track
Seattle now 3-14 in July
SEATTLE - Bad news for the AL Central: The White Sox have snapped out of their mini-slump, and Bobby Jenks appears to be back on track, too.
The skinny on weight loss
Most people accept intentional weight loss as all good when engaged in their particular diet or weight loss efforts. But very few know that, almost without exception, their weight loss actually includes substantial amounts of muscle loss. This is not good and can be dangerous since the heart is a muscle.
Bear buffet worries neighbors
Fish and Game says late berry season to blame for animals' behavior
COEUR d'ALENE - The Loch Haven hills area in Hayden has a problem with garbage. The local bears find it delicious.
Boise slips past Indians back into first
BOISE - Three Boise pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Hawks moved back into first place in the Northwest League East Division with a 3-0 win over the Spokane Indians in front of 2,593 at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night.
Sleep - a magical potion
Food for Thought
I have a miracle drug. This drug does not have to be ingested, has no side effects, increases mood, pumps up one's immune system, makes one more alert and more productive, decreases auto accidents, strengthens personal relationships, makes one more attractive and feels great. What is this magical potion - sleep.
United Way awards $160K in grants
Twenty-four different local nonprofits received part of funds
COEUR d'ALENE - It had been looking like a tough financial year for Idaho Drug Free Youth.
Study: Treating HIV also prevents its spread
Healthy Lifestyles
Provocative new research shows that treating people with the AIDS virus can provide a powerful bonus: It cuts the risk that they will infect others.
Garrett out, Haden in as athletic director at USC
School will also return Bush's Heisman Trophy in attempt to soften NCAA sanctions
LOS ANGELES - Embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett will be replaced by Pat Haden next month, and the school will return its copy of Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy in its ongoing effort to repair its reputation after last month's severe NCAA sanctions.
Records July 21, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
SBDC helps employees succeed as partner
Insurance Shoppe has used coach to bounce ideas off
POST FALLS - With help from coaching from the Idaho Small Business Development Center, a former employee who became a partner in an insurance business is watching the company continue its success story.
Movers & Shakers July 21, 2010
Marcheso & Associates expands to larger office
Briefs July 21, 2010
St. Maries man dies in Highway 3 crash
Lawsuit blasts river cleanup plan
Dischargers allege EPA violated Clean Water Act; Cd'A to file complaint
POST FALLS - Not so fast on the Spokane River pollution cleanup plan, say area agencies that discharge wastewater into the stream.
Spot the block - teaching children to read labels
We all know that eating with your children provides great opportunities to discuss and model healthy eating behaviors. But so can grocery shopping. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has developed a program called "Spot the Block" that encourages parents to help their children establish good eating habits by reading the Nutrition Facts Label. It's a good idea to start teaching children about making healthy choices when they're young. The Spot the Block program targets "tweens", children ages 9-13. The Cartoon Network is a co- sponsor of Spot the Block and has some of its favorite characters offering tips, quizzes, and animated spots at an interactive website created just for tweens (http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/201004_fda/htmlsite/index.html).
A blissful time
First-year coach Dustin Frank has the Prairie Legion program on the rise — and a wedding on the horizon
When first-year Prairie Cardinal “AA” American Legion baseball coach Dustin Frank took the job, he had the weekend of the state tournament circled on his calendar with great anticipation.
When right goes wrong
Idaho needs more jobs, wise spending and better education.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 21, 2010
Waiting for the hype to hit the field
If you started to get into the business of awarding championships based on what a team looks like on paper instead of a field, then I've probably crowned my fair share of false champions over the years.
Little hope of finding shoe tree fire culprits
SANDPOINT - The U.S. Forest Service is still investigating the fire that destroyed the beloved shoe tree at Priest Lake, but officials admit finding the culprits could prove next to impossible.
You, Facebook, a beach and a big red bird
Are you one of Cecil the Cardinal's Facebook friends? If so, you're invited to a party today.
Basin cleanup plan hot public topic tonight
COEUR d’ALENE — Think you don't have a say in the cleanup of 100 years worth of mining waste?
It's no joke: Chickens home to roost in CdA
Backyard chicken farmers in Coeur d'Alene have something to crow about, as long as they're not doing it with any roosters within city limits.
Should Press be tougher on letter writers?
This is a letter to the editor that will appear in an upcoming edition of the Press. Mr. Cameron raises a concern that we hear from time to time about more rigorously editing or censoring letters to the editor that do not meet certain standards. Our policy has been to allow freedom of expression even when it's considered inappropriate by some of our readers. Read this letter and then please comment and let us know where you think the line should be drawn, whether a letter should be published or not. Respectfully, Mike Patrick, editor
Legals July. 21, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: June 16, 2010 File No.: 7023.74886 Sale date and time (local time): October 18, 2010 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: 2503 W. Elmwood Dr. Coeur d' Alene, ID 83815 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: Richard T. Shock and Judy Shock, husband and wife Original trustee: First American Title Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Idaho Independent Bank Recording date: April 21, 2005 Recorder's instrument number: 1943975 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of June 16, 2010: $152,372.39 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 22, Block 3, Sunshine Meadow Third Addition, according to the plat recorded in Book J of Plats, Page 103, 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# 7023.74886) 1002.160733-FEI Legal 0071 June 30, 2010 July 7, 14, 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20
Weekend fun alert: Here come Hayden Days
HAYDEN — The 2010 Hayden Days celebration starts Friday and continues Saturday at Hayden City Park, beside Hayden City Hall.
Martha L. Snyder, 94
Martha L. “Pat” Snyder, 94, died on July 16, 2010 at LaCrosse Health and Rehabilitation Center, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Titans, Johnson agree to revised deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Chris Johnson's agent said the running back and the Tennessee Titans have agreed on a revised deal that will ensure he reports with the rest of the team for training camp.
Blame it on Rios
M's offense sputters against Chicago
SEATTLE - Alex Rios hit a go-ahead, two-run home run and had three RBIs as the first-place Chicago White Sox rebounded from perhaps their toughest defeat of the season to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Monday night, ending a three-game losing streak.
Officials say INL blaze is controlled
BOISE (AP) - Officials say the wildfire that ignited last week and charred 170-square-miles at the Idaho National Laboratory is extinguished.
Hawks walk all over Spokane
BOISE - Spokane's Kevin Johnson walked in the winning run and the Boise Hawks overcame a 2-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Indians 11-10 in Northwest League baseball before 2,250 at Memorial Stadium on Monday night.
St. Maries water vote takes place Aug. 3
Funds would allow city to install meters, secure grant for water source
ST. MARIES - St. Maries residents could have water meters sooner than originally expected.
Briefs July 20, 2010
Man pleads not guilty in slaying
Examiner hearing delayed
Delayed a little longer.
Heat point job unsettled
In offseason of change, team looking for right guy up top
MIAMI - LeBron James will play some point guard for the Miami Heat. So will Dwyane Wade, as he has throughout his NBA career. Mike Miller will likely do some ballhandling as well.
STEM Charter seeks approval
School could open in September 2011, be 3rd in Kootenai County
COEUR d'ALENE - By this time next year, Kootenai County parents could have another charter school to consider sending their children to.
Kansas City snaps 6-game skid
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
Accident injures two
Woman undergoes back surgery, may never walk again
COEUR d'ALENE - Two North Idaho residents are recovering after a collision at Seltice Way and Siony Lane on Wednesday.
Happy birthday, hope
"A message of hope. A message of victory."
Post Falls considers police promotions
Captain's job has been vacant for past year
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council will consider proposed police promotions tonight at 6.
Stein's still in business five generations later
KELLOGG - When Edward Stein opened his first market in Kellogg in 1929, he might not have thought that five generations later his family would still be in the grocery business, with five stores in Idaho and Montana.
Northwest Notes July 20, 2010
Bandoumel earns Canadian team spot
Sports Briefs July 20, 2010
Basketball
Swimmer goes the distance
After a long day in the water Saturday, Kalispell swimmer Emily von Jentzen became the third person - and first woman - to swim the length of Flathead Lake.
Gabor recovering from hip surgery
Actress tumbled to floor while trying to answer phone
LOS ANGELES - Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband thinks she'll be watching "Jeopardy" again in no time.
Oil, gas leaking from cap
Administration spill chief says it is no cause for alarm
NEW ORLEANS - BP's broken well was leaking oil and gas again Monday for the first time since the company capped it last week, but the Obama administration's spill chief said it was no cause for alarm. The stopper was left in place for now.
Spreading the word, not the invader
1,800 boats were inspected in June
SANDPOINT - You might want to think twice before you disregard the mandatory boat inspection stations in the Panhandle.
Chips Shots July 20, 2010
• HOLES IN ONE
Movers & Shakers July 20, 2010
Metzger joins The Grupp Law Firm, PLLC
Alleged reckless driver sought
RATHDRUM - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is seeking a reckless driver who fled on foot in the area of Ramsey Road and Highway 53 east of Rathdrum on Monday morning.
Records July 20, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Obama to GOP: Restore unemployment benefits now
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama took aim at Republican lawmakers Monday, accusing them of holding the public hostage to Washington politics by blocking extended unemployment benefits for millions of out of work Americans.
The Front Row with Jim Litke July 20, 2010
Rare to see Woods play out string
ST. ANDREWS - His day was effectively over by the fourth hole, where Tiger Woods needed two tries to get out of a pot bunker. What followed was something rarer still: Woods simply playing out the string in a major.
Could feds keep Barefoot Bandit, mom from profit?
SEATTLE - The tale of the Barefoot Bandit is Hollywood-ready, with its barely schooled, shoeless scamp dodging police as he allegedly stole planes and cars in a cross-country dash before he was nabbed in a high-speed boat chase in the Bahamas.
Youth is served
Young members bring new perspective to library trustees
COEUR d'ALENE - The Board of Trustees for the Coeur d'Alene Public Library meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. Its voting members bring together a wide range of experience: education, the law, community activism and politics.
Will they pay to play?
Some users say fees no big deal, they pay them elsewhere
HAYDEN - It might be the last summer of free boat launching at Hayden's Honeysuckle Beach.
Minnick rejects Tea Party Express endorsement
BOISE - The lone Democrat to win favor with the Tea Party Express rejected the endorsement Monday, calling a group spokesman's controversial blog posting about the NAACP "reprehensible."
Cd'A police seek endangered runaways
COEUR d'ALENE - Police are looking for two girls who didn't return home last week.
Fan favorite Bell back with Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY - Raja Bell signed a contract with the Utah Jazz on Monday, saying he's happy to return to Salt Lake City.
Thrift store manager's laptop sold
Mistake led to purchase of computer; woman willing to buy it back
COEUR d'ALENE - Someone got quite a deal at the Women's Center Thrift Store last week.
What do you think of the Republican Party in Idaho?
Harrison at 15th Street closed starting Thursday
The 15th Street & Harrison Avenue Signalization Project will begin Thursday, July 22nd. After traffic control and signage is in place, the removal of the existing asphalt, curb, and sidewalk will follow.
Rewards possible for info on auto burglaries
Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of suspect(s) responsible for the rash of auto burglaries in the City of Coeur d’Alene within the last month. The majority of the burglaries have been “Crimes of Opportunity” in which victims have left their car doors unlocked, windows down, and valuables in their cars.
Auto burglaries rise; here's how to fight back
The Coeur d'Alene Police Department reports an increase in auto burglaries in the last month. As a public service, here are crime-fighting tips from Detective Mark Knapp.
Developers might plan, pay county online
The Kootenai County Planning Department could soon make land-use applicants' days a little easier.
The Southern Hemisphere is having an exceptionally cold winter season - are we next on the list?
The sea ice surrounding Antarctica has been rapidly expanding at the rather astounding rate of more than 45,000 square miles per day since July 1.
Three concerts, three great tastes
This year’s three Post Falls Library Courtyard concerts in August will feature swing-jazz, a Beatle's tribute and big band music.
Legals July. 20, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0068352 Title Order No. NWT005469 Parcel No. 085600010090 The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, on 11/01/2010 at 11:00 am, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 11/27/2006 as Instrument Number 2069137000, and executed by DERRILL UNRUH AND LAURA BONNEVILLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, 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: LOT 9, BLOCK 1, WEST HAYDEN ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK "F" OF PLATS, AT PAGE 63, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purpose of compliance with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of, 13114 N. WESTWOOD DRIVE , HAYDEN, ID 83835 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 a 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 that certain Deed of Trust. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due 07/01/2009 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 6.375% 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 $144,710.55, 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: 06/21/2010 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 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Successor Trustee /S/ Vanessa Horton ASAP# 3621608 Legal 0067 June 29, 2010 July 6, 13, 20, 2010
Monday, July 19
Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden Red teams earn trips to state playoffs
Coeur d'Alene won the Majors (age 11-12) championship, Post Falls took the age 10-11 title and Hayden Red captured the age 9-10 division as the Idaho District 1 Little League baseball championship games took place Sunday at Canfield Middle School.
Plummer Bible Church, city celebrate century mark
PLUMMER - Eighty seven-year-old Grace Mitchell drives all over the countryside around Plummer. It's no problem, she said, she's been blessed with the ability to do so.
First an open-water swim, later an Ironman
Around 175 participate in Steve Omi Memorial Swim
COEUR d'ALENE - Alexa Smith, 31, was a little nervous before her first organized open-water swimming event Sunday.
Sports Briefs July 19, 2010
Matt Bettencourt chipped in for an eagle on the 11th hole, then held off Bob Heintz by a stroke to win for the first time on the PGA Tour.
The impact of impact fees
County commissioners to consider new measures again in August
COEUR d’ALENE — One year later, it’s back before the Kootenai County commissioners.
Entertainment Briefs July 19, 2010
Report: Paris Hilton caught with marijuana
Kelly wins Rosauers; Grove ties for sixth
SPOKANE - Former Eastern Washington University golfer Kyle Kelly shot a 2-under-par 69 on Sunday for a 15-under total of 198 and won the 54-hole Rosauers Open by one stroke at Indian Canyon Golf Course.
Coeur d'Alene PD hosts 'Barnyard' at Outdoor Movie Night Friday
"Summertime and the living is..." Well, easy if you want it to be like the Gershwin song, or full of adventure and activities if that's your pleasure. Most importantly, summer has finally arrived in Coeur d'Alene. The downtown event calendar is packed and there are plenty of fun and interesting things to do.
Billings Blue wins ASA regional
Jessyka MacDonald pitched three complete-game victories Sunday as the Billings (Mont.) Blue captured the Idaho ASA girls 18-and-under class A Region 15 softball tournament at Ramsey Park in Coeur d'Alene.
The Front Row with John Leicester July 19, 2010
World Cup, golf ... bravo, South Africa
Trapped inside the hard, forbidding walls of his jail cell, with barely space to move, did Nelson Mandela the prisoner ever dream that things would turn out quite this well?
Inmates say problems continue at state facility
Medical care, overcrowding have not improved
BOISE - More than 25 years after a federal judge ordered Idaho to change the way it handled medical care, overcrowding and other issues at the Idaho State Correctional Institution, attorneys for inmates say problems in some areas of the prison near Boise are just as bad.
Gomez debuts as a winner for Cleveland
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
Idaho next to last in spending per student
Opinions vary on its impact on education
COEUR d’ALENE — The US Census Bureau’s most recent Public Education Finances Report shows that Idaho spent less per K-12 student during the 2007-08 school year than nearly every other state.
Body scanners in use at Boise Airport
BOISE (AP) - Transportation Safety Administration officials have started using advanced imaging technology at Boise Airport that allows security officers to look for hidden explosives and other weapons by seeing through a passenger's clothes during screening.
Indians hold on to beat Hawks
BOISE - Boise's Jesus Morelli grounded into a forceout with the tying run on third and two out in the bottom of the ninth and the Spokane Indians held on to beat the Hawks 12-11 on Sunday night in Northwest League baseball before 1,975 at Memorial Stadium.
Charges amended against man after woman dies
TWIN FALLS (AP) - Authorities in southern Idaho say criminal charges of aggravated battery been changed to first-degree murder against a man accused of shooting his girlfriend after the woman died.
Stateline Speedway results July 19, 2010
July 17
FAA denial dooms F-35 hopes
BOISE (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration's denial of a request for expanded training airspace could harm Idaho's chances of landing F-35 Joint Strike Fighter wings, the commander of the Mountain Home Air Force Base in southern Idaho said.
Power wins 2nd straight, 4th of year
Will Power knew when to be aggressive and when to play it safe Sunday in the wreck-filled Honda Indy Toronto.
Warrants July 19, 2010
Felonies
M's come through in clutch this time
Lopez's RBI single in 10th beats Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jason Vargas pitched well enough to earn a win. The only problem is Ervin Santana did, too.
Lums split with Trail, earn No. 2 seed to Area A tourney
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen needed one win Sunday night to eliminate a logjam for second place in the class AA North Idaho League.
Found Images - July 17
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Legals July. 19, 2010
PUBLIC NOTICE MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM\u00C6 SITE VISIT Kootenai Health was designated as a Magnet organization in 2006 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program\u00C6. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In July 2010, Kootenai Health is applying for re-designation. Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail, fax, and direct mail. All phone comments to the Magnet Program Office must be followed up in writing. YOUR COMMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NEVER SHARED WITH THE FACILITY. IF YOU CHOOSE, YOUR COMMENTS MAY BE ANONYMOUS, BUT MUST BE IN WRITING. YOUR COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY July 16, 2010. Address: AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 Fax: 301-628-5217 E-Mail: magnet@ana.org Phone: 866-588-3301 (toll free) Kootenai Health has submitted information for the appraisers to review. That information is available, twenty-four hours a day, to you for review in the Nursing Administration office located behind the gift shop. Legal 10203 June 21, 28, 2010 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010
Sunday, July 18
BALLOTS: Eye toward integrity
Please let me pass on some important information about Bill McCrory, the person who conducted the careful examination of the Absentee Ballot envelopes from the last Coeur d’Alene election and recently filed a court Affidavit about his findings.
CHICKENS: Council is clucking crazy
After reading the Coeur d’Alene Press’s front page story “Don’t count your chickens,” it has solidly confirmed my opinion that the entire City Council is incompetent and totally out of touch with reality! Coeur d’Alene is not “Green Acres.” This is the 21st century, not the 19th!
GOP: Hijacked by Ron Paul's people
Marie Antoinette told her hungry subjects to “eat cake” and Idaho Republicans in convention recently advised us to buy gold and silver to solve our economic problems — in a time when many people are struggling to make their mortgages. Where is the average citizen going to get the money to buy gold coins at $1,200 each?
SHOLEH: Column on pianist connects
Sholeh Patrick's column of Tuesday, July 13 concerning "The Piano Man" Ron Pass, now playing at The Clark House, was right on the mark.
HEALTHCARE: In Obama we trust
How refreshing to hear a voice of reason and reality about the Bush tax cuts (to the wealthiest) coming to an end. Thank you Chad. The bottom line is we cannot continue entitlements and bailouts while cutting taxes and have a healthy economy.
IDAHO: Values make it great
In response to “Idaho: Keep your state great,” I want to thank Mr. Lowery for his words of encouragement. As I have done since moving here, I plan to continue volunteering, teaching, helping others, being a good custodian of the land, and being politically involved, in keeping with strong, American values that Mr. Lowery would, no doubt, endorse.
WARMING: Author cold to reality
Dr. James Hansen is one of the most significant Global Warming Alarmist Scientists in the United States today. His new book, Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About The Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity, is remarkable. Dr. Hansen actually believes that man is the chief cause of climate change and that the world will end almost immediately unless drastic measures are taken to reduce carbon dioxide.
ASA: Lake City Ladies ousted
The Lake City Ladies, the lone local entrant, were eliminated in their first game Saturday at the Idaho ASA girls 18-and-under class A Region 15 softball tournament at Ramsey Park.
Savoring summer's all-time great: Avocados
MaryJane's Everyday Organic
Creamy, smooth, rich and exotic - the silky green flesh of the avocado is the stuff sweet summer dreams are made of, and it's almost as versatile as it is delicious. Also known as "butter pears," avocados are actually large berries belonging to the same plant family as cinnamon and camphor. Who knew? They're native to tropical regions between Mexico and South America, but the seeds of this unusual fruit's popularity have sprouted worldwide - to Indonesia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines and Australia. The good news for those of us who love to buy our bounty as locally as possible is that the avocado is also a well-established crop here in the U.S., having thrived in California since its introduction in the 19th century.
Divers find 200-year-old champagne in wreck
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Now that's some vintage bubbly.
Bayview wins state Babe Ruth title
MERIDIAN - The Bayview Whitecaps defeated Madison County 9-6 to win the state Babe Ruth 15-and-under baseball tournament Saturday at Settlers Park.
Ready is willing to lead patrols
Man with neo-Nazi ties part of militia watching border
PHOENIX - Minutemen groups, a surge in Border Patrol agents, and a tough new immigration law aren't enough for a reputed neo-Nazi who's now leading a militia in the Arizona desert.
Sheriff's evidence room a cache of oddities
IDAHO FALLS - The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office has no clear answer as to why there's a Ku Klux Klan robe in the evidence and property room, officers just know it's there.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 18, 2010
Leave state volleyball, softball alone
In 1984, the Idaho High School Activities Association changed the state volleyball tournament from six teams, with pool play on Friday feeding into a double elimination bracket on Saturday, to an eight-team, single-elimination tourney with a consolation bracket.
The invisible threat to thyroid health
Could your cell phone be making you fat?
Dancing, dating, dousing shows dominate prime time
NEW YORK - As befitting a lazy week in midsummer, prime-time television was dominated by mentally untaxing fare with dancing, dating and dousings.
Red Sox overcome Lee, Rangers in 11
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Lums sweep Cranbrook
COEUR d'ALENE - Grant Curtis and Alex Krapas had three hits apiece as the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen swept the Cranbrook Bandits 14-0 and 7-5 on Saturday night at McEuen Field in a North Idaho League "AA" American Legion matchup.
Community Thanks July 18, 2010
GRANT: Will help with scholarships
Edwards uses spin to win
NATIONWIDE
Oil is plugged, but for how long?
Clock expires on 48-hour observation period
NEW ORLEANS - The Gulf Coast found itself in an odd moment of limbo Saturday: The oil has been stopped, but no one knows if it's corked for good.
Outrageous has instant advertising potential
"Outrageous" is rarely a way we'd like to be described. It implies that we are way over the top, attention-seeking, bold, wild, defying convention and a few other descriptions that we might prefer not to be called.
Everglades home to snakes, gators and cable show
CLEWISTON, Fla. - The Florida Everglades are home to snakes and gators, and now they're the setting for a cable show called "Swamp Men."
Grove, Mitchell tied for third at Rosauers
SPOKANE - Amateur Russell Grove, who played at Coeur d'Alene High and the University of Idaho, is tied for third place heading into today's final round of the $135,000 Rosauers Open at Indian Canyon Golf Course.
Man has 25 snakes in apartment
MALTA (AP) - A southern Idaho man who authorities believe had 25 Western rattlesnakes in his apartment at the Sunset Motel in Malta has been issued two misdemeanor citations by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Bloomin' fools!
My Garden Path
Summer took long enough to get here, but when it finally did, we sure knew it! The Fourth of July seemed to be the turning point as it was downright chilly up until then, but shortly afterward, the heat descended. Boy, did it!
Fewer people are watching late-night talk shows
NEW YORK - Jay Leno and David Letterman are in the twilight of their days as late-night TV kings, and it's not clear that any late-night comic will wield that kind of broad influence again.
Rivera's shot stops M's
Seattle rallies from five runs down before fateful HR in 7th
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Now that his vision has cleared, Juan Rivera should be seeing the ball better, hitting it farther and having the kind of late-season surge he and the Los Angeles Angels are accustomed to.
Rest well, good soldier
It's entirely possible that the only person who wouldn't have been impressed with the massive front-page headlines Thursday is the man the headlines were written about.
Animal Advocate
IN PERSON
When Rondi Renaldo lost her job after 16 years in the banking industry, she didn't know it would be a good thing.
Large and small
Idaho has big labor pool, but short on talent
BOISE - Since its startup in 2004, Clearwater Analytics has grown to 115 employees. In the past year alone - through the height of the recession - the Boise company has added 25 full-time employees and is looking to hire more.
Northwest Notes July 18, 2010
Kong leaves Zags after one season for personal reasons
Banks eye higher fees to boost declining revenue
NEW YORK - Big banks facing big drops in revenue are looking to Main Street to make up the difference.
Townhomes offer something different
Sanders Terrace condos now on the market
COEUR d'ALENE - In a real estate market already glutted with unsold condominiums in all price ranges, it may seem strange that anyone would build more, but here they are.
The real info on salt
DEAR DR. GOTT: Your recent column in the Wisconsin State Journal said that 1 teaspoon of salt contained 230 milligrams of sodium. My salt containers says 1/4 teaspoon contains 590 milligrams, so 1 teaspoon would have 2.36 grams, 10 times what your column said and more than the recommended daily intake. I hope that you will print a correction.
Another surprise win at Open?
Oosthuizen holds 4-shot lead over Casey after three rounds
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Louis Oosthuizen still remembers getting together with other kids from the Ernie Els Foundation to watch highlights of their hero winning the British Open at Muirfield in 2002.
Will Internet Explorer win the browser war?
Ask the Propellerheads
Dear PropellerHeads: I'm using Internet Explorer. Will it win the next browser war?
Women who flew warplanes honored
SAGLE - Betty "Birdlegs" Reed first flew in an airplane as a 6-year-old.
'I'm going to be in the parade'
RATHDRUM - Saturday was not just another summer Saturday for 96-year-old Leila Swett.
Indians complete sweep of Canadians
SPOKANE - Michael Olt went 3 for 5 with two RBIs as the Spokane Indians defeated the Vancouver Canadians 8-1 to sweep their five-game series in front of 6,111 at Avista Stadium in Northwest League baseball action Saturday night.
Three Cd'A teams in finals
COEUR d'ALENE - Today's championship matchups have been set for the Little League District 1 baseball tournaments at Canfield Middle School.
Nursing home care paid by Medicaid
Approximately 50 percent of nursing home residents have their costs paid by Medicaid. As noted in my previous article, Medicaid is a program designed to provide medical care for the poor. It is therefore a "means tested" benefit, unlike Medicare which is an entitlement program based upon age. However, it is obvious that 50 percent of Americans cannot be considered poor. How, then, does Medicaid end up paying for the nursing home costs of roughly one half of Americans requiring nursing home care? The simple answer is that middle class Americans become eligible for Medicaid by spending or giving away their assets until they are able to meet the poverty level criteria for Medicaid. The history of how this "spend down" process has evolved is not so simple, and neither are the present rules which govern Medicaid eligibility.
A beautiful quarter century
Supply store celebrates 25 years in business
COEUR d'ALENE - Marge Johnson saw a gap in the marketplace 25 years ago and decided she knew just how to fill it.
World Briefs July 18, 2010
Roadside bombs kill 5 NATO troops in Afghanistan
The other side
The Linotype
When I undertook responsibility for this column, Mike Patrick, managing editor of The Press, told me I could write about anything I wanted. Today I am going to check the boundaries by commenting on his recent editorial - "Dare to study the other side" - published on Friday, June 25, which was my daughter's birthday, coincidentally.
Lifestyles Briefs July 18, 2010
Crash dummies now in museum
Clark House turns 100
Mansion was once summer home of Northwest millionaire
HAYDEN LAKE — The Great Gatsby-like white mansion with green shutters on Hayden Lake — with its remarkable history of wealth, extravagance and tragedy — has turned 100 years old.
Saturday, July 17
Weaver once again outduels Felix
Smoak's HR only offensive output for punchless M's
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jered Weaver and Felix Hernandez are developing a compelling and competitive rivalry in the AL West. Up to now, the Los Angeles Angels have had the upper hand over the Seattle Mariners in that regard.
Michigan couple convicted in Stamos extortion case
MARQUETTE, Mich. - A Michigan couple were convicted Thursday of trying to extort $680,000 from actor John Stamos by threatening to sell old photos of him with strippers and cocaine to the tabloids unless he paid up.
Evidence of design abound
Gavin Young, in the June 25 edition of The Press, wrote to object to Creationism being taught in our schools. His well-reasoned arguments were against the inclusion of religious teaching in public schools and the well-worn "separation of church and state" issues. In the reality of today's increasingly secular public school system his viewpoints will prevail no matter what many of us wish were the case.
St. Andrews fights back
Fierce wind during second round makes for brutal day at Old Course
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Around the loop at the far end of St. Andrews, shots at the mercy of a vicious wind were flying in every direction as Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and so many others struggled to survive in the British Open.
Indians roll to fourth straight 'W'
SPOKANE - Brett Nicholas went 4 for 4 with four RBIs and a run scored as the Spokane Indians defeated the Vancouver Canadians (12-16) 9-5 in front of 6,845 at Avista Stadium in Northwest League baseball action Friday night.
Mayor: Car bomb used in attack on Mexican police
Drug cartel tactic a first in country's history
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico - A drug cartel has used a car bomb for the first time in Mexico's decades-long fight against traffickers, setting a deadly trap against federal police in a city across the border from Texas, the mayor of Ciudad Juarez said Friday.
Fitting tribute to The Boss: Bronx Bombers win in 9th
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Classic start to River City Rod Run
Activities resume today at Hot Rod Cafe
POST FALLS - Troy Alvarez digs burning rubber.
ATK attack
Visit of promotional trailer at Black Sheep continued through Sunday
COEUR d'ALENE - It's big, it's black, and it's filled with almost every type of ammunition on the market.
Records July 17, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Shock win 10th straight
DES MOINES, Iowa - Kyle Rowley went 26 of 37 passing for 299 yards and six touchdowns as the Shock won their 10th straight game, 48-42 over the Iowa Barnstormers in an Arena Football League game on Friday night before 9,164 at Wells Fargo Arena.
HREI to honor Baker
Wednesday event to include showing of documentary
Study: Climate affects aquifer
BSU professor spent 10 months analyzing impact on water source
Maybe you think climate change is a bunch of hooey, or that it only impacts polar bears.
Wine competition set at fairgrounds
COEUR d'ALENE - The first professional wine competition and tasting will be held during the North Idaho Fair, Aug. 25-29.
Famous 'Shoe Tree' destroyed by fire
NORDMAN - Nearly 70 years of tradition and hundreds of pairs of sneakers are gone after the famous "Shoe Tree" was destroyed in a fire Thursday evening.
BP, scientists try to make sense of well puzzle
NEW ORLEANS - In a nail-biting day across the Gulf Coast, engineers struggled to make sense of puzzling pressure readings from the bottom of the sea Friday to determine whether BP's capped oil well was holding tight.
Lake City Ladies win one, lose one
Sam Moore had two hits and drove in four runs as the Lake City Ladies beat the Washington Thunder from Seattle 10-6 in the first round of the Region 15 ASA class A 18-and-under girls fastpitch softball tournament Friday at Ramsey Park in Coeur d'Alene.
94 charged in Medicare scams totaling $251M
MIAMI - Elderly Russian immigrants lined up to take kickbacks from the backroom of a Brooklyn clinic. Claims flooded in from Miami for HIV treatments that never occurred. One professional patient was named in nearly 4,000 false Medicare claims.
Movers & Shakers July 17, 2010
Hayden library staff receive honors
All heart - and legs, too
Isabelle James, 6, plays soccer after losing leg in accident five years ago
COEUR d'ALENE - As the soccer ball sailed past, Isabelle James turned and set out after it. She charged into a group of other kids at Ramsey Park, kicking and running, kicking and running.
Briefs July 17, 2010
AmeriCorps service project today
Free art class today
COEUR d'ALENE - A free art class for children and adults is scheduled noon to 3 p.m. today at Art on the Edge, 1416 First St.
Lums' alums to be honored tonight at McEuen
Alumni of the Coeur d'Alene American Legion baseball program are encouraged to attend tonight's North Idaho League doubleheader between the Lumbermen and the Cranbrook (British Columbia) Bandits starting at 5 p.m. at McEuen Field.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 17, 2010
Ready to watch some pigskin again
The crack of the pads, watching the throws and multi-million-dollar deals.
Stocks drop on weak consumer sentiment
NEW YORK (AP) - Investors are finding disappointment everywhere and taking out their frustration on stocks.
Grove, Porter in hunt at Rosauers
SPOKANE - A pair of former Coeur d'Alene High standouts are in contention after the first round of the 54-hole Rosauers Open golf tournament Friday at Indian Canyon Golf Course.
Business beginners
Program introduces kids to basic money management skills
COEUR d'ALENE - What would you do if you had $1 million?
Tribe land appeal dropped
Commissioners feel understanding can be reached with Tribe
COEUR d'ALENE - Upon further review, they changed their minds.
Recovery brings new ride
Therapy bike presented to injured police officer
POST FALLS - It was, in police and fire lingo, a mutual aid response.
Legals July. 17, 2010
Betsy Black BLACK LAW, PLLC 2065 W. Riverstone Drive, Suite 300 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Telephone: (208) 667-7050 Facsimile: (208) 667-7669 ISBN: 6790 Attorney for 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-10-5355 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) In the matter of the Estate of: DONALD LEROY INGALLS Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) 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 23rd date of June, 2010. /s/ Judith A. Curry 2309 W. Windermere Avenue Coeur d Alene, ID 83815 208-665-9251 Legal 0102 July 3, 10, 17, 2010
Friday, July 16
ELDERS: Angels needed to help
“You’re my angel,” Catherine exclaims. “I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what to do and now I have you to help me.”
FIREWORKS: Two sides, 2 solutions
G’Day, Cd’A. I don’t know how many letters on one subject is allowed but I will write my letter anyway. I am from Australia but now reside in Post Falls; I have also read all the letters and editorials about your 4th of July fireworks debate. Seems like though only one sided, other than the Yobbo quoting that “we are Americans and we like to blow things up,” or something to that point. Well I have come half my life now and live in a little boxed neighborhood, in a little boxed house and I like to blow stuff up but some years I would rather not.
WAR: Ending it will help economy
Continuing to fight unwinnable and expensive wars abroad is ignorance beyong my understanding. We can never win the “Hearts and Minds” of those who live in the Middle East. We don’t have enough personnel-wise or well trained enough to accomplish such a goal. Stop this pointless war and start to spend tax dollars on our beleaguered economy.
SANDERS BEACH: An ode to better days
We were taking a walk on Sanders Beach this evening and entered on the public beach at the Jewett House. We are anticipating that the gentlemen on the private property on Lakeshore Drive across from the Jewett House did not fall over the retaining wall. We observed him watching the public from the edge of his retaining wall for nearly an hour. He was apparently caring for his roses. We all watched in amazement as he nearly fell off his retaining wall watching the swimmers and public folks enjoy Sanders Beach. He appeared to be concerned that someone might touch his property which has a metal guard railing to keep those darn citizens out. We would suggest that he attach a rope or cable to his waist and then to an anchor of some sort.
KTEC: Proposal earns endorsements
The City of Post Falls and the City of Rathdrum are pleased to endorse the Kootenai Technical Education Campus which will be of much benefit to our cities nd neighboring communities. Expanded programs to educate our youth and train them in skilled occupations will bring benefit not only to the students of Post Falls, Lakeland and Coeur d’Alene school districts, but to the entire business community in our area.
OBAMA: Traitor in the White House
“Oh, you take the high road and I’ll take the low road, and I’ll be in Scotland a-fore ye!”
MARKET: Sharing some veggie tales
As a long time vendor at the KC Farmers’ Market, I usually do not get out of my booth much during the Market. Last weekend, I did not sell, so was able to wander and shop at the Market at 8 a.m. Over the 30 minutes I was shopping, I realized I had heard variations on “Where is all the produce?” six or seven times.
OUCH: Woman struck by bicyclist
While walking on the Prairie Trail on a beautiful Saturday morning I was struck from behind by a bicyclist. My forearm was scraped and I was knocked off the trail. Approximately eight to 10 riders were riding in the pack and witnessed the accident. No one stopped. Within 30 seconds they were all gone — back to the ride, conversation, fun. I received first aid treatment at the Kroc Center about a block away.
MEDICAID: Providers all placed in peril
I appreciate The Press’s coverage of the Medicaid payment mess we are currently dealing with. I wanted to rebut some of the comments by Emily Sinmitt. It seems the Department of Health and Welfare is trying to place the blame on the providers while not addressing the heart of the problem, which is that the majority of claims are not being paid on a timely basis.
LOYALTY: Virtue lost in today's world
Thoughts on LeBron James. How many million dollars does it take to make a professional athlete have loyalty? Well I guess we will never know in this "it's all about me" day and age.
TRIBE: Vote can't come soon enough
Tony Stewart's letter is right on the mark. The Coeur d'Alene Tribe does so much for Kootenai and Benewah Counties, yet our lame duck county officials still don't get why we, the voters, threw them out of office. Are these people really this dense? There is a tidal wave of ill feelings against incumbent politicians building in this country because they just don't get it!
Sweet Harmony
Fiddle camp to benefit therapeutic riding center
COEUR d'ALENE - Diana Clemons believes fiddling around is going to bring some sweet sounds - and some much-needed financial support - to Harmony Ranch.
Briefs July 16, 2010
Basin meeting to be held Wednesday
Alternative voices
Low-power stations plan countywide coverage
(This is the first in a series of two articles about low-power FM stations that have been licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to serve Bonner County.)
Run, grab and go
Shopping spree leaves women breathless
COEUR d'ALENE - As a weary, breathless Mary McKay walked down the aisle at Fred Meyer, she turned to the employee at her side and asked one question.
Northwest Notes July 16, 2010
Lake City Ladies in regional tourney at Ramsey
Olt ignites Indians in rout of Canadians
SPOKANE - Michael Olt went 2 for 5 with five RBIs as the Spokane Indians defeated the Vancouver Canadians 10-0 in front of 4,207 at Avista Stadium on Thursday night in Northwest League baseball action.
Mort named to roster for Team USA
Post Falls native gearing for second season with Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs defenseman Tanner Mort, a Post Falls native, has been named to USA Hockey's under-18 select team that will compete in the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Aug. 9-14 in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Summer is in full swing Riding to stop suicides
Josh's Ride to raise awareness, money for scholarship
MULLAN - The small town of Mullan has lost five young men to suicide since 1983. Beth and Jeff Elliott's son, Joshua, is the latest, and they hope, the last.
'Despicable Me' more fun than 'Predators'
Ticket Stubs
It isn't often that Hollywood offers two movies in the same week where audiences are encouraged to root for the bad guys.
ChiSox top Twins for 9th straight win
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Stateline Results July 16, 2010
July 14
Reject this sacrificial hoax
Noah Webster is turning over in his grave. The religious community is in utter disgust. And single moms working two jobs to feed four mouths are shaking their heads in disbelief. It's been just a few days since sports fans around the globe have heard one of the most egregious manipulations of the English Language since the Compendious Dictionary was first published back in 1806. Thanks to the Miami Thrice we now have a whole new view of what the word "sacrifice" means. And if those in the media fail to raise their voices on behalf of the Average Joe, the perpetuation of this hoax may gradually find momentum to redefine one of the most outstanding virtues of humankind.
Battle lines vs. bottom lines
You pay for war first and foremost with blood. But the economic cost also is staggering, as former President Bush and current President Obama would adamantly agree.
Oil spill flow is finally stopped
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The oil has stopped. For now.
Concerts, psychic fill the bill at Cd'A Casino
PLUMMER - Country music star Gretchen Wilson will perform at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel on July 27.
Four Seasons wedding
Vows exchanged at bride's workplace
COEUR d'ALENE - The wedding seemed more storybook than impromptu, but it was both.
The Front Row with JIM LITKE July 16, 2010
Woods able to keep his focus on golf
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - The tabloids over here banged the drum steadily for the better part of a week, hoping to guarantee Tiger Woods a much rowdier reception on this side of the Atlantic than he's received so far back home.
More of the same
M's begin season's second half with pitiful showing
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Erick Aybar and Bobby Abreu drove in three runs apiece, Joel Pineiro won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Angels returned from hosting the All-Star game with an 8-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
McIlroy rips through defenseless Old Course
Tiger, Daly giving chase after first round of British Open
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - In the 137 years since the British Open first came to St. Andrews, the Old Course rarely has been such a pushover. Rarer still was the score Rory McIlroy delivered.
Kootenai County Republicans open new office in Cd'A
The Kootenai County Republicans have opened the largest North Idaho office they have ever had.
Lewis-Clark topples Prairie twice
POST FALLS - Lewis-Clark's Johnny Rake hit a three-run home run in the first inning and finished with six RBIs in the first game as the Twins went on to defeat the Prairie Cardinals 27-1 and 17-10 in a North Idaho League "AA" matchup at Post Falls High on Thursday.
Goodlander recovering after heart attack
COEUR d’ALENE — Deanna Goodlander is back at home, a little tired, but better than ever, she said.
Rod Run starts tonight
Cruise returns to Post Falls event at Hot Rod Cafe
POST FALLS - The cruise is back at the River City Rod Run.
3-D television: a new device, a new language
NEW YORK - Let's say you've started lusting for a 3-D television.
Affidavit: Many ballot irregularities
McCrory claims he found 877 anomalies after reviewing ballots
COEUR d'ALENE - The absentee ballot envelopes have been reviewed, and around 900 have possible irregularities, a court filing says.
Records July 16, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Local concerts coming up
COEUR d'ALENE - A series of summer concerts are slated at Riverstone Park.
Rathdrum Days to honor Jacklins
Couple's contributions made jail restoration, annex a reality
RATHDRUM - It's time to celebrate the restoration of the old county jail and the completion of its new annex.
Fat: Secret ingredient to a tasty lean burger
When it comes to ground meat (or most any meats for that matter), it's a simple equation: fat equals flavor and moisture. It would follow then that a low-fat burger should be dry and tasteless, right? Not necessarily.
Public art to be dedicated at Hayden City Park
HAYDEN — The Hayden Arts Commission has planned a dedication ceremony for a new metal sculpture next week at Hayden City Park.
Column: Urban renewal missing mark in Boise
By Wayne Hoffman
Idaho is No. 1 most-spammed state - again
Symantec Hosted Services released its annual MessageLabs Intelligence special report ranking the most spammed U.S. states and territories. As Idaho is the most spammed state, thought you might be interested in the results. Please find here a quick recap of this year’s findings:
Tribe, county talk about land tax dispute
After talking, they don't have much to say.
License plate frame aims at tourists
Kerri and Bert Thoreson grabbed this snapshot Thursday. So far, 15 people have commented on Kerri's Facebook page about it. What do you think?
How do you rate leadership of our nation today?
Legals July. 16, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On FRIDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2010, AT THE HOUR OF 11:00 o'clock A.M., local time, of said day, at the front steps of the Kootenai County Courthouse, 501 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: Lot 24, Block 2, of GOZZER RANCH GOLF AND LAKE CLUB I, according to the plat thereof, filed in Book "J" of Plats, Pages 262 through 262 "O", official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Identified as: Vacant Land, known as TBD Jackleg Trail, Harrison, Idaho 83833 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 $405,000.00, and any other amounts payable under the terms, conditions, provisions and stipulations thereof. DATED: November 22, 2005 GRANTOR: James W. Federhart and Shirley A. Federhart, husband and wife TRUSTEE: Alliance Title and Escrow Corporation BENEFICIARY: Mountain West Bank RECORDED: December 15, 2005 INSTRUMENT NO.: 2001888 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 make monthly payments when due for the months of March, April and May, 2010. As of May 5, 2010, the outstanding principal balance owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust was $404,723.54, plus accrued interest and late charges in the amount of $7,181.48. Additional interest accrues at the rate of 6.75% per annum or $74.84613 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: June 11, 2010 ____________________________ JONATHON D. HALLIN, Trustee 601 E. Front Ave., Suite 502, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 208-667-0517 Legal 0009 June 25, 2010 July 2, 9, 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15
Little League
IDAHO DISTRICT I BASEBALL RESULTS
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 15, 2010
Trying not to mention you-know-who
Trying not to mention you-know-who
Briefs July 15, 2010
Free concerts planned this week
Ichiro depressed by another lost season
SEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. is gone, having suddenly driven home to retirement in Florida. Cliff Lee is gone, too, traded to division-rival Texas instead of teaming with co-ace Felix Hernandez to beat the Rangers and everyone else in the American League West.
Cd'A River lowers for better fishing
Fish Tips
The Coeur d'Alene River has lowered a lot in the last two weeks, meaning anglers don't have to climb high to find slower, wadable fishing water.
Awesome in Idaho
Coeur d'Alene Resort endorsed by Bing Travel
COEUR d'ALENE - The owners of The Coeur d'Alene Resort could be excused for believing that someone signed up for the endorsement of the month club.
The rhythm of the water, pregnancy
My wife, Natalie Erin Roush, is the most accomplished woman in the hunting and fishing industry that I know. Her place in the natural world, un-tethered by the tough realities of the age in which we live, has always been utterly transparent.
Diet pill shows promise, little risk
ATLANTA - An experimental diet pill helped about half the people who tried it lose some weight and keep it off a year later, without the heart problems that some earlier drugs caused, a study found.
No out-of-pocket cost on some preventive care
WASHINGTON - From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight, to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost under consumer rules the Obama administration unveiled Wednesday.
France celebrates Bastille Day
WASHINGTON - Finding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional investigators say.
Lums left seeing double
Top-seeded Twins break out bats in sweep of Cd’A
Top-seeded Twins break out bats in sweep of Cd'A
Entertainment Briefs for July 15, 2010
Norton won't play Hulk in flick
The future of the automobile
Industry will rebound, researcher believes
COEUR d'ALENE - A researcher from the suburbs of Detroit said Wednesday he believes the automobile industry will recover, though not rapidly, and American automakers will regain some of the market share they have lost to foreign competitors in the past few decades.
Playhouse raffle to support Specialized Needs Recreation
Tickets will be sold through Oct. 1
COEUR d'ALENE - A fairy tale playhouse might just be a $20 raffle ticket away.
Idaho's deep-dwelling pygmy whitefish
Conservation project helps boost number of smolts raised, released each year
Ever heard of pygmies in Idaho? Most people haven't, except maybe those that have heard of the cute little pygmy rabbits in that dried-up desert country.
'He was a true warrior'
It's a wonder that a man could show valor for a country that relegated him to a segregated Army unit, and would wait decades to decorate him with a congressional medal because of his color.
St. Maries citizens lose one of their own
ST. MARIES - The locals call it living in the Benewah.
A real American hero passes
Medal of Honor recipient Baker remembered
Vernon Joseph Baker's actions spoke loudly on the battlefield and beyond.
Northwest Notes July 15, 2010
Spokane to host
BP begins testing new cap
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP allayed last-minute government fears of making the disaster worse and started trying to slowly choke off the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday, in the hope of finally stopping the leak.
Biologists renew efforts to preserve sockeye
LOWER GRANITE DAM (AP) - Mike Peterson saw something he had never seen before at Lower Granite Dam's fish window.
Local Briefs July 15, 2010
Aggressive driving emphasis continues
FDA: Diabetes drug should stay on market
WASHINGTON - GlaxoSmithKline's drug Avandia should stay on the market, federal health experts voted Wednesday, but the controversial diabetes pill should be subject to new restrictions due to risky heart side effects.
Hart answers charges against him
Panel will meet later this month to consider ethics complaint
COEUR d'ALENE - Phil Hart says the battle for what is right gives him the opportunity to tell an American story.
Records July 15, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
Bomb found in school parking lot
BONNERS FERRY - A local resident discovered a crude bomb in the Valley View Elementary School parking lot Sunday morning.
Their day in the sun
Camp Twinlow offers fun to kids with neuromuscular disorders
TWIN LAKES - This is a week Willow Smith can let loose and have some fun.
Movers & Shakers July 15, 2010
Agency settles with Department of Finance
Free expression laws diverge
Something about irony gets the gears whirring in new directions. Two of Tuesday's headlines made beautiful irony together. One lifts a ban on speech; the other creates a penalty against it.
Broemmeling wins Really BIG Raffle home
COEUR d'ALENE - There were a few groans, and then the 2,000 or so people began to leave.
Beverly Thompson, 77
Beverly Thompson was born Aug. 28, 1932. She passed away July 15, 2010, due to cancer.
David Mickelson, 52
David Mickelson, 52, passed away July 7, 2010, in Casper, Wyo., where he lived and worked the last 30 years working mainly in the oil fields and also doing odd jobs.
Idaho small businesses qualify for tax credit
More than 89.5 percent of Idaho small businesses with fewer than 25 employees will be eligible this year for tax credits to help pay the cost of employee health coverage, according to a new report issued by the consumer health organization Families USA and small business advocacy group Small Business Majority.
Affidavit: Many ballot irregularities discovered
COEUR d’ALENE — The ballots have been reviewed, and hundreds have irregularities, a recent court filing says.
Legals July. 15, 2010
Case No. CV-2010-005245 NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF CAROL ANN JORGENSON Petitioner FOR A CHANGE OF NAME A petition by CAROL ANN JORGENSON born July 14, 1951 at WHITEFISH, MT. now residing at 1331 W. LINWOOD DR. HAYDEN, ID proposing a change in name to KARYL ANN JORGENSON, has been filed in the above entitled Court, the reason for the change in name being; SPELLING ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE INCORRECT. The name of the Petitioner's Father (if living) is Deceased. Such Petition will be heard on July 23, 2010, 1:30 p.m., and objections may be filed by any person who can, in such objections, show to the Court a good reason against such a change of name. Witness, my hand and seal of said District Court this 18 day of June, 2010. DAN ENGLISH, Clerk By_________________________ Deputy Legal 0008 June 24, 2010 July 1, 8, 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14
Wine allergies
It has happened to all of us: We are drinking some wine we really like, and doing so in moderation but before we know it our sinuses get congested, or we wake up the next morning with a bad headache. These symptoms may be the result of an allergy to something in the wine, but more likely it is caused by an allergic reaction to something in the winemaking process.
Timberlake Fire controversy rekindled
Petitions seek to recall two commissioners after chief contract not renewed
ATHOL - Petitions have been filed to recall two Timberlake Fire commissioners, the latest moves to rock the district that serves Athol and Bayview.
Kolden, Williams, Howard triumph
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Crack down on the crackers
We enjoy a hearty anniversary blast as much as the next American.
Harness the power of chocolate
Oh yes the power of chocolate! The power to give us that feeling of bliss as it slowly melts in the mouth. The power to feed the craving that statistics say nine out of 10 people have. The power to drive one out of two people to consume it EVERY day! And now, the power to help you lose weight!
Rosenthal, Litalien help Stars win tourney
Helped by Carli Rosenthal of Coeur d’Alene High and Brooke Litalien of Post Falls, the Spokane Stars Blue won the Midsummer Nights Magic AAU girls basketball tournament Tuesday in Seattle, beating Tree of Hope from Seattle 44-42 in overtime in the championship game.
Major banking bill faces final vote this week
Final passage could happen as early as Thursday
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Tuesday secured the 60 votes he needs in the Senate to pass a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations, all but ensuring that he soon will sign into law one of the top initiatives of his presidency.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 14, 2010
Grown men acting like kids again
Grown men acting like kids again
Nurses save lives on rafting trip
Four people without lifejackets pulled from water
COEUR d'ALENE - Like clockwork is the tradition, except this year they saved lives.
Stocks surge after Alcoa, CSX report strong profit
NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market got a shot of confidence from the start of second-quarter earnings season.
Hayden won't pursue truck limits
HAYDEN - The Hayden City Council Tuesday night decided against a recommendation to pursue limits on truck travel on Government Way to improve safety for bicyclists.
Gone fishing... for omega-3s
Need a new excuse to go fishing? How about this -it's part of your fitness plan to get more physical activity and Omega-3's. Idaho freshwater fish are not only a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals, but the good kind of fat as well. Omega-3 fatty acids are derived from fish and fish oils - consisting of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), plus eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Most of the interest in Omega-3's has been due to their effects on lowering blood cholesterol, but there are other equally important benefits of DHA for the brain, including memory, intelligence and even eye sight.
'He expected perfection'
Iconic Yankees owner Steinbrenner dies at 80
Iconic Yankees owner Steinbrenner dies at 80
Idaho ends fiscal year $8.2 million short
Permanent building funds were used to balance budget
BOISE - Idaho ended its fiscal year about $8 million in the hole, a shortfall that could have been much worse had state lawmakers not made the cuts they did during the 2010 session, Gov. Butch Otter said.
Juniors not quite done yet
IDAHO DISTRICT 1
Few jobs, many seekers
Ratio of unemployed workers to job openings was 4.7 to 1 in May
COEUR d'ALENE - Patience is more than a virtue, it's often a necessity for those seeking jobs in today's economy.
Buyers' market continues
Single-family home sales up, but way more houses listed than in 2009
COEUR d'ALENE - Single-family home sales in Kootenai County continue to run well above last year, while prices remain down halfway through 2010.
Mickelson, Singh mindful of missing link in careers
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - For his sanity, Phil Mickelson would love nothing more than to win the U.S. Open.
Heat trio only adding to Riley's already impressive legacy
MIAMI - Of Pat Riley's many rules, there was one he always held dearer than most: Don't mingle with the other side.
Records July 14, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
Movers & Shakers July 14, 2010
Red White & Blue barbecue opens
Summer dinner that's light, seasonal
Light, in-season and make-ahead - it's the trifecta for the perfect summer supper.
Steinbrenner quotes
"George was a giant of the game and his devotion to baseball was surpassed only by his devotion to his family and his beloved New York Yankees. He was and always will be as much of a New York Yankee as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and all of the other Yankee legends.
Massage therapy and chiropractic: Together a healthy choice
Why is massage therapy beneficial in conjunction with chiropractic care?
Notices July 14, 2010
KIRBY, Eugenia E., 81, of Newman Lake, Wash., died July 2, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. Born Oct. 10, 1928, in LaClede. Per Eugenia's wishes, no service will held. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
The garden bounty
Food for Thought
While sitting on a lichen-covered rock bench in my vegetable garden I notice a large orange-breasted robin tugging at a worm. The bird releases the worm, cocks her head sideways and leaps into my strawberry patch. The war is on. "Oh no you don't," I scold the bird as I grab my garden hose. The robin takes flight with a strawberry in its mouth as the stream of water from the hose hits the berry bed. Watering, weeding and mulching earn me the right to eat my garden's bounty. The robin has not earned this reward and I will not give in to her thievery.
Cinderella is a family affair
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theater-goers on Saturday night were for the most part unaware that in the audience watching his sisters, Ellen, Margaret and Ann perform in "Cinderella" was John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston.Travolta's Gulfstream landed at the Coeur d'Alene Airport on Friday and after spending a weekend with the family they headed back to Florida. All six Travolta siblings, including Joey and Sam, were together in the Lake City.
Union Gospel receives permit
Facility will likely take two years to complete
COEUR d'ALENE - Welcome, Union Gospel Mission.
Defector do-over? Iranian scientist changes mind
WASHINGTON (AP) - An Iranian scientist sought refuge in the Pakistani Embassy compound and asked to go home, an apparent defection gone wrong that could embarrass the U.S. and its efforts to gather intelligence on Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons program.
Indians stop Canadians, reach .500
SPOKANE - Clark Murphy hit a three-run double in the eighth inning as the Spokane Indians defeated the Vancouver Canadians (12-13) 7-2 in front of 4,457 at Avista Stadium on Tuesday night in Northwest League baseball action.
Briefs July 14, 2010
Really BIG Raffle drawing is tonight
National revival
McCann's 3-run double ends AL's reign
McCann’s 3-run double ends AL’s reign
Gulf gusher to keep flowing as test delayed
NEW ORLEANS - A pivotal moment in the Gulf oil crisis hit an unexpected snag Tuesday evening when officials announced they needed more time before they could begin choking off the geyser of crude at the bottom of the sea.
Mystery surrounds 4-time lotto winner
BISHOP, Texas - The odds that Joan Ginther would hit four Texas Lottery jackpots for a combined nearly $21 million are astronomical. Mathematicians say the chances are as slim as 1 in 18 septillion - that's 18 and 24 zeros.
3Cs raise $78,000 for 26 local charities
Plenty to go around.
Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs
Healthy Lifestyles
Scientists are reporting advances in detecting and predicting Alzheimer's disease at a conference in Honolulu this week, plus more proof that getting enough exercise and vitamin D may lower your risk.
Italian crackdown nets 300 mobsters
MILAN - Anti-mafia prosecutors claimed a major victory over the powerful and growing 'ndrangheta crime syndicate, infiltrating intimate weddings, baptisms and other events to gather information that led to the arrests Tuesday of 305 people, including top bosses, and the seizure of more than 76 million in cash and property.
Schedule of events
Friday, July 16, Lakeland High
Pinnacle Physical Therapy begins aquatic therapy program
Pinnacle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine is excited to announce the opening of an Aquatic Therapy Program on July 12.
EPA reveals upper basin plan
Agency will focus on fisheries, wetlands remediation in next phase of Superfund cleanup
Everyone deserves a home free of mining waste.
Harmon hired as New Vision principal
POST FALLS - Brad Harmon calls it the "perfect storm."
Rathdrum rolls out the welcome mats
New entrance signs, flags, benches to improve aesthetics
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is enjoying a mini-makeover.
Entertainment Briefs for July 14, 2010
Walters recovered from surgery
Prairie earns split with Trail
TRAIL, British Columbia - Derek Tymesen had four hits and three RBIs on Tuesday as the Prairie Cardinals fell 9-8 in the first game and won 8-4 in the second game against the Trail Jays in North Idaho League baseball play at Butler Park on Tuesday.
Welcome to Rathdrum Days!
Join the Rathdrum community for Rathdrum Days - two days of family fun on July 16 and 17.
Steinbrenner timeline
Highlights of George Steinbrenner's career as owner of the New York Yankees:
Jan. 3, 1973 - Heads group that purchases Yankees from CBS Inc.
Catherine Giambrone, 96
Bella Mama!
Roger Craig Carothers, 64
Roger Craig Carothers, 64, died in his home in Coeur d’Alene on July 2, 2010. He was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Colfax, Wash.
Carol Ann (Westmoreland) Creel, 76
Carol Ann Creel was born on Dec. 6, 1933, in Long Beach, Calif., to Jewel (Fathers) and Stephen Lattner. She passed away peacefully on July 1, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene, surrounded by her family.
Evelyn Edith Stafford, 89
Evelyn Edith Stafford, 89, was born in New York, N.Y., on Jan. 13, 1921, and died in Coeur d'Alene on July 12, 2010.
Ann M. (Hickman) Roberts
Sept. 22 - July 12, 2010
Vito Pistone, 28
Vito Pistone was born Oct. 22, 1981. He passed away July 10, 2010, from an ATV accident. He was familiar with the road and ATV and we are uncertain as to why he went off the road collided with a tree. He was killed on impact and we can only speculate it was purely accidental.
Hart responds to ethics violation charges
At 2:30 PM Pacific time today I sent the Idaho House of Representatives Ethics Committee Chairman Tom Loerstcher and each committee member my answer to the charges that were leveled against me in a letter sent to me on July 6, 2010.
War hero Baker loses final battle
Vernon J. Baker's actions spoke loudly on the battlefield and beyond.
The future of the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer
If you have any concerns about the future of the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, now is your chance to soak up some knowledge.
Dean McEvers, 74
Dean McEvers, 74, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away July 4, 2010, at home. He was born in Oakley on March 28, 1936. Dean has joined his beloved bride, Joan McEvers, who passed in October 2009. Together again! Dean was in the grocery business most of his life, retired from Vons in Los Angeles, and finished his career with Rosauers in Coeur d'Alene.
Eugenia E. Kirby, 81
Eugenia E. Kirby, 81, of Newman Lake, Wash., passed away July 2, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. She was born Oct. 10, 1928, in LaClede.
'Mac,' Marvin E. McDonald, 69
Marvin Eugene McDonald better known as Mac, Mac daddy, Marv, Gramps and the whoosh man passed away on July 11, 2010. He was born in Sparta, Ill., to Eugene and Pauline McDonald. His father died when he was very young and Harry Shelton became his stepfather.
Rod Run is revving up
POST FALLS — The 13th annual River City Rod Run will be held at the Hot Rod Cafe at 1610 Schneidmiller Ave. along Interstate-90 in Post Falls on Friday and Saturday.
IDAHO: Keep your state great
I recently visited the beautiful city of Coeur d’Alene. I read an article that characterized Idaho as a red state whose people are dumb and illiterate. I grew up in California and experienced liberalism firsthand. I felt I must respond.
CONGRESS: Step up for middle class
Corruption and self-serving interests abound in our Congress. You are not working for the interests of the American people, and I tell you that our country’s poor and middle class are in dire straits. What would YOU do if we were invaded? Where would the funds come from to support a standing army inside the USA? Heck, why do we bother? Because we are angry, and November comes very soon. Remember that.
BAY: Pilings need to go
I had to smile when reading David Larson’s “My Turn” column in the July 6th edition of the CDA Press.
COUNTY: Continued mistreatment of tribe
To the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners: The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Directors is both shocked and amazed at your unwise decision to appeal the decision of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs to place 142.56 Coeur d’Alene Tribal acres into trust land status for the first time in 30 years. Your decision defies logic, fairness and a good neighbor policy.
KTEC: Enthusiastic thumbs up
After reading the “My Turn” article in Friday’s paper I felt compelled to write the editor voicing my support for KTEC.
FIREWORKS: Fourth was over long ago
OK! Enough. Tonight I am listening to yet another round of fireworks and again putting my daughter back to bed after she gets up asking about the banging. The booms and flashes started about a block away from my home three weeks before the 4th and have continued nightly. Tonight I am listening to repeated cracks of exploding fireworks from the other direction, perhaps two blocks off. Is there no end to this?
KILO: Lesson lost on dog's owner
I am writing this letter out of anger over what I just experienced. On July 2, you ran a story about the dog Kilo who was run over on 3rd and Walnut. Although it was wrong for the person who hit the dog to leave the scene, Kilo’s owners clearly were in the wrong by not keeping the dog restrained. The owner wanted to tell her story because, “People need to pay more attention to what is out there...we can maybe get more people to pay more attention to their surroundings, and stop speeding when they’re driving down the street.”
Tuesday, July 13
BP affixes new cap on Gulf oil well leak
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP robots attached a new, tighter-fitting cap on top of the gushing Gulf of Mexico oil leak Monday, raising hopes that the crude could be kept from polluting the water for the first time in nearly three months.
Buckets, Blues, Brews is Friday
COEUR d'ALENE - The annual Buckets, Blues and Brews to benefit the Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance and participating arts organizations will be 5-8 p.m. Friday on the patio of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce at Sherman Avenue and First Street.
Post Falls resident killed in ATV crash
A Post Falls man died on Saturday after an ATV crash in the backcountry of Kootenai County.
AL reign
Can NL finally win All-Star game again?
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ryan Howard is sick of all the talk about the American League's dominance in the All-Star game.
Is Newt next?
DES MOINES, Iowa - Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Monday he's seriously considering seeking the Republican presidential nomination and will announce his decision early next year.
Log company, county seek deal
Edgewood Log Structures applies for conditional use permit
COEUR d'ALENE - Put the lawsuit on pause.
DAR holds 119th Continental Congress
A local resident took part in the Daughters of the American Revolution for their 119th annual Continental Congress held recently in Washington, D.C.
A kosher sport
Pickleball 'a fun game and good exercise'
COEUR d'ALENE - A sport for all ages, it's becoming the fastest growing for players ages 55 and up.
Movers & Shakers July 13, 2010
Comic artist signing autographs Wednesday
Little League July 13, 2010
IDAHO DISTRICT 1 BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS
Home sweet hangar
HAYDEN - They have none of the comforts of home, but the bare tin walls will make a Beechcraft blush, a Piper purr, a Cessna croon or a Mooney swooney.
Reward offered in dog poisonings case
SANDPOINT - The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for poisoned meat left on a U.S. Forest Service trail.
Annexation nears completion
COEUR d'ALENE - The annexation agreement is nearly complete.
Charges pending for 'Barefoot Bandit'
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - The alleged "Barefoot Bandit" will be charged with illegal weapons possession and other crimes in the Bahamas following his weeklong run from authorities in the island chain, the Bahamian police commissioner said Monday.
Explosive devices found in Cd'A
Railroad torpedoes were detonated by Spokane Bomb Squad
COEUR d'ALENE - The discovery of roughly 30 aged explosives in a Coeur d'Alene home prompted police to close two streets Monday morning and call in a bomb squad.
Everett too much for Indians
EVERETT, Wash.- Hawkins Gebbers had a second-inning home run and an RBI single in the seventh to help the Everett Aquasox (17-7) get past the Spokane Indians 6-2 in Northwest League baseball before 1,727 at Everett Municipal Stadium on Monday night.
Records July 13, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
History, mystery & showtunes
Since Tyler Wilson abandoned ship, reviews have become fair game around here so I can't resist taking a stab. I had so much unexpected fun Sunday night and at such a surprising venue that I must share.
Big Papi wins Home Run Derby
Boston slugger nets 11 homers in final
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Boston slugger David Ortiz won his first Home Run Derby title Monday night, hitting 11 homers in the final round to beat Florida's Hanley Ramirez at Angel Stadium.
Stern says Miami's Big 3 acted within rights
NBA commissioner David Stern congratulated LeBron James on his decision. He just wishes it came without "The Decision."
Toddler dies in rollover accident
Rescuers saved two children, but were unable to reach infant
SANDPOINT - A toddler was killed and two others were injured Sunday when the sport utility vehicle they were in overturned on Highway 200 and landed on its roof in the Pack River delta.
Stateline Speedway results July 13, 2010
July 10
Don't count your chickens
Cd'A may remove poultry limit in city
COEUR d'ALENE - Out with the new, in with the old.
No one injured in collision
Utility pole snapped in half after initial impact; Seltice traffic delayed
COEUR d'ALENE - A two-car collision at Seltice Way and Riverstone Drive on Monday left both vehicles totaled and one utility pole broken.
Annex piece to education campus to be heard
Rathdrum Planning and Zoning to mull 160-acre request on prairie
RATHDRUM - The Rathdrum Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21 will consider a 160-acre annexation and zoning request for an education campus, among other uses, at the southwest corner of Lancaster and Meyer roads.
Dust in the wind
Windy conditions take down power lines, trees
High winds caused a dust bowl and wreaked havoc on power lines in Kootenai County on Monday.
Sports Briefs July 13, 2010
Basketball
Hefner offers to buy rest of Playboy
CHICAGO - Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still bring in profits even if the ink-on-paper magazine is past its prime.
Hayden ponders truck traffic
City to look at boat launching fees at Honeysuckle
HAYDEN - The Hayden City Council plans tonight to discuss limiting commercial truck traffic on Government Way to improve safety for bicyclists, and it will be looking at implementing new fees for launching boats at the city's Honeysuckle Beach.
Chips Shots July 13, 2010
• HOLE IN ONE
Bon Jovi injures leg at NJ concert
New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi didn't even need "Something For The Pain" to finish a concert in his home state, despite tearing a calf muscle toward the end of the show.
Notices July 13, 2010
CHRISTOPHERSON, Sandra C., 58, of Hayden, died July 8, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center. Born Sept. 21, 1951, to Elton and Anna (Micheal) Light. At her request no services will be held. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
Rathdrum's newest park ready for bid
Council expected to support adding Citylink bus service
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is ready to start building its newest park.
Otter: Conservative budget is paying off
This press release was just sent to The Press from the governor’s office in Boise:
Weigh in on basin cleanup plan
Now is your chance to comment on the cleanup.
'Tis free concert season in Kootenai County
The free summer concert series sponsored by the Post Falls Community Volunteers kicks off on Thursday with Raggs and Bush Doktor playing raggae music at Q'emiln Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Marshall Edward Johnson, 61
Marshall Edward Johnson of Post Falls passed away at Kootenai Medical Center on Sunday, July 11, 2010, following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born on Aug. 16, 1948, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, Calif., to Robert H. and Margaret Johnson.
Thomas Henry Aker, 62
Thomas Henry Aker was born at home in Cuba, N.M., in 1947. He grew up working and playing hard as the youngest of four children. After graduating from high school in St. Maries, he was drafted into the military where he served in the Vietnam war. Upon returning to Idaho he married Christine Wheeler and together they raised two daughters, Chris Ann and Andrea, in Rathdrum. He raised his family to love God and became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in his late 30s.
Cadence Juliet Hagman
Cadence Juliet Hagman
Kathie Lynn Gilbert, 58
Kathie Lynn Gilbert, 58, passed away July 8, 2010, at her home in Post Falls with her family by her side. Kathie was born in Coeur d’Alene on Dec. 29, 1951, to her parents James P. and Clarisse I. Johnson.
Edward Gordon McGavin, 71
Edward Gordon McGavin born in Inverness, the Highlands of Scotland, Jan. 28, 1939, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, passed into Heaven July 9, 2010.
Jean Sawyers, 80
Jean Sawyers of Hayden was born Dec. 6, 1929, in San Bernardino, Calif., and passed away July 11, 2010, in Hayden.
Legals July. 13, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: June 8, 2010 File No.: 7777.10383 Sale date and time (local time): October 08, 2010 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: 5417 W. Citruswood Drive Post Falls, ID 83854 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: William M. Schwald, an unmarried man Original trustee: Stewart Title of Boise, Inc. Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Fieldstone Mortgage Company Recording date: June 30, 2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2040676000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of June 8, 2010: $250,483.18 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 60, Block 1, Woodbridge Second Addition, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book J of Plats at Pages 84, 84A and 84B, 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# 7777.10383) 1002.129199-FEI Legal 10216 June 22, 29, 2010 July 6, 13, 2010
Monday, July 12
IDAHO DISTRICT 1 BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS
At Lions Park, Rathdrum
Extreme weather has led to soaring grain and soybean prices
When record cold runs headlong into record warmth, such violent collisions of widely-opposing air masses often produce deadly tornadoes, large-sized hail, torrential rains, damaging winds and widespread lowland flooding. Such has been the case in wild 2010.
Napolitano meets with Brewer on immigration law
BOSTON - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano met privately on Sunday with her successor as Arizona governor as the Obama administration challenges the state's immigration law.
Bird Aviation Museum to honor female pilots
WASPs flew military aircraft during World War II
Sports Briefs July 12, 2010
Baseball
Beautiful sights
Fish ponds a big hit on area garden tour
Perhaps the only thing better than a koi pond in a backyard garden is a trout pond in a backyard garden.
Building Inspector Kendall earns Legacy Certification
Nights, weekends, and lunch hours are usually spent with family and friends. But since he was hired by the City of Coeur d'Alene in September 2006, Building Inspector Raymond Kendall has spent most of his free time earning the Legacy Certification - a distinction that makes him a better building inspector, which makes our city a safer place to live.
'Worth every hour you spent'
Tails at Twilight is annual fundraiser for Kootenai Humane Society
Robert Cliff has been a busy man lately.
Notices July 12, 2010
DULAY, James Henry, 82, of Post Falls, died Friday, July 9, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center. Born Sept. 1, 1927, in Lewiston, Idaho. Yates Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
World / Nation Briefs July 12, 2010
BP happy with new oil-leak effort, but no promises
Spain reigns
Iniesta’s goal in extra time downs Netherlands
JOHANNESBURG - Exhaustion etched on their faces, fatigued bodies ready to betray them, the players knew just one goal would be enough to win the elusive World Cup for their nation.
Come on, baby!
Chubby Checker marks 50 years of the Twist
PHILADELPHIA - Fifty years to the day after the release of the hip-swiveling tune "The Twist," the man who made it famous celebrated the occasion in his hometown.
The Front Row with John Leicester July 12, 2010
Toot the new champs of World Cup
PARIS - Spain won the World Cup with the right kind of football. No one can argue that its tense 1-0 extra time victory over the Netherlands wasn't deserved.
Sagle girl, 2, dies in car crash
A 2-year-old Sagle girl died Sunday afternoon after the vehicle she was riding in crashed about seven miles east of Kootenai on Highway 200 in Bonner County, Idaho State Police said.
Historic skills on display
CATALDO - The good news is cotton is more available than it used to be in the northern U.S.
Lost it in the sun
M's head into All-Star break 18 games under .500, 15 games out of first
SEATTLE - CC Sabathia doesn't mind being a spectator at the All-Star game, even if his resume in the first half of the season is more than deserving of being the American League's starting pitcher.
Indians pitchers soaked by Everett
EVERETT, Wash. - Steven Baron and Dwight Britton hit back-to-back solo home runs to start Everett's six-run third inning and the AquaSox went on to beat the Spokane Indians 10-1 on Sunday in Northwest League baseball before 2,580 at Everett Memorial Stadium.
Crush, Wildfire teams win state titles
The Coeur d'Alene Crush won five straight games in the losers bracket, then beat the Boise Blast twice in the championship round Sunday to win the state Idaho ASA girls 16-and-under state fastpitch tournament at Skyview Park in Nampa.
Prairie third, Lums fifth at tourney
LEWISTON - Despite a strong comeback and a nice relief effort from Alex Krapas, the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen lost 6-5 to the Yakima Beetles on Sunday to finish fifth at the Josh Burton Memorial Tournament at Harris Field.
Orioles complete sweep of Texas
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
Bike for Mike this Friday
On July 16, 2010 at 10:00 am, Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation director's and Police & Fire first responders from Kootenai County will be making a Recumbent Bicycle presentation to former Coeur d' Alene police officer Mike Kralicek at Peak Health & Wellness Center, 927 Polston Ave. Post Falls.
Injured mother, boy stable this morning
A Sagle mother injured Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident in which her 2-year-old daughter was killed is in stable condition at Bonner General Hospital this morning, a supervisor at the hospital said.
Found Images - July 10
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
City may auction off older vehicles
Need a sweet ride? Bid on a city car.
Annex piece for KTEC to be heard
RATHDRUM — The Rathdrum Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21 will consider a 160-acre annexation and zoning request for an education campus, among other uses, at the southwest corner of Lancaster and Meyer roads.
Fundraiser for 1-year-old boy, Take Two
They want to do more.
Post Falls resident dies in ATV crash
A 29-year-old Post Falls man died on Saturday after an ATV crash in the remote back country of Kootenai County.
Sunday, July 11
COLUMNIST: Glass always half empty
Is there any reason why this paper continues to run articles by Tim Dahlberg in the Sports section?
EAGLES: Where that money goes
This is in response to the letter to the editor from Gary Ormesher.
TRASH: No way to show pride
The Press headline on July 5 read “Patriotism, Love of Country.” We all had a great time celebrating the birth of our country and demonstrating our patriotism with our neighbors.
SHOLEH: Positive beliefs guide lives
I was glad to see Sholeh Patrick’s column, “Modesty a matter of perception,” in the Press. Not because it is about nudity, but because it gave the message that our beliefs, ideas and attitudes can lead us to false perceptions. The article had a clear message delivered in terms nearly anyone can understand, and I hope many will be able to transfer that learning to other more critical subjects such as race, lifestyle, relationships, etc.
MEDICAID: There is a major problem
I want to thank the Coeur d’Alene Press and Maureen Dolan for making public the battle that many Medicaid providers have been facing for the past several weeks.
IRONMAN: Story behind the story
My husband Luke Shepherd was noted in the end of a Press article for having the longest transition time. We all thought it was funny that he made the local paper like that, but I also felt it may be nice to know why.
Reutimann blows by contenders in Windy City
JOLIET, Ill. - David Reutimann blew by Jeff Gordon and cruised to the victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday night.
Summer reading: Wrap up with 'Wrath'
Are you interested in civil rights? Are you interested in great writing? If you are, "The Grapes of Wrath" is a great choice.
James signing with Miami deflates MSG stock
Team saves millions by not having to pay NBA luxury tax
NEW YORK (AP) - Now that LeBron James has decided to play basketball in Miami, shares of Madison Square Garden Inc., owner of the New York Knicks, have gone south as well.
Korea bloodbath probe ends
US military escapes much blame
SEOUL, South Korea - In a political about-face, a South Korean commission investigating a century of human rights abuses has ruled that the U.S. military's large-scale killing of refugees during the Korean War, in case after case, arose out of military necessity.
Tubbs Hill wildfire burns 400 square feet
COEUR d'ALENE - A wildfire on Tubbs Hill on Saturday burned roughly 400 square feet before it was extinguished, and fire officials said people caused it.
Mining LeBron's future for laughs
LOS ANGELES - Like a lot of other folks, Seth Meyers is waiting to learn where LeBron James is going to play basketball next season.
Shock win in overtime, clinch playoff berth
CLEVELAND — Travis Williams’ 43-yard interception return for a touchdown in overtime lifted the Spokane Shock to a 62-56 victory over the Cleveland Gladiators on Saturday night before 8,237 at Quicken Loans Arena and a berth in the Arena Football League playoffs.
Agency looking closely at asteroid
BERLIN (AP) - The European Space Agency has taken the closest look yet at asteroid Lutetia in an extraordinary quest some 280 million miles in outer space between Mars and Jupiter.
Finding a common thread
Idaho seamstress, Bosnian refugee enjoy friendship
TWIN FALLS - Two women sit in a restaurant booth, chatting and eating pie. Only once in a while does each woman glance away from the other's face to look at her plate or around the room.
North Korea: Ready to return to nuke talks
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea expressed willingness Saturday to return to international nuclear disarmament talks, a sign it is satisfied with the U.N. Security Council's decision to avoid directly blaming it for the sinking of a South Korean warship.
Post Falls PD hopes to buy utility terrain vehicle, trailer with $19K grant
POST FALLS — Post Falls police were awarded a Department of Justice grant for $19,403.
Northwest Notes July 11, 2010
Former Bulldogs playing in NBA summer leagues
Cannabis caravans halted in Montana
Advocacy group shuts down traveling clinics
HELENA, Mont. - A Montana advocacy group is shutting down its traveling medical marijuana clinics amid criticism that the so-called cannabis caravans have added thousands of people to the state registry without conducting thorough patient screenings.
5 injured in Spain's running of the bulls
No gorings reported at this year's event
PAMPLONA, Spain - Five revelers were injured but there were no gorings at a danger-filled and crowded weekend running of the bulls at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday.
Cruisin' for the good of trails
Blue Cruise benefits North Idaho Centennial Trail system
COEUR d’ALENE — For many bicycle riders in the Coeur d’Alene Blue Cruise on Saturday, the event provided them with a great opportunity to enter their first organized cycling event.
Wild Waters runs dry for summer
Park will remain closed for season
COEUR d'ALENE - In May 2007, the operators of the Wild Waters water park were confident their new lazy river would open in time for summer activities.
Wholesale inventories rise in May, sales fall
WASHINGTON - Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fifth consecutive month in May but sales fell for the first time in more than a year, sending a cautionary signal about the strength of the recovery.
There are two sides to every economy
"Give me a one-handed economist!" Harry Truman said. "All my economists say, 'On the one hand ... on the other hand.'" He was frustrated with economic double talk when he made that remark, and I'm sure you share his frustration, as do I. Even though I believe our long-term outlook looks good, it's never been more apparent that no one knows what's going to happen with our economy in the near-term. Here's an example of what the experts are saying:
Governors seek more aid from Washington
Bipartisan appeal to pass jobs legislation
BOSTON - Governors hamstrung by the sluggish economic rebound in their states and bound to balance their own budgets are pressing anew for Washington to step up with more help, some say even if it means adding to the nation's red ink.
Ask a Designer
Wood can look good in every room
What's old - centuries old, even - is suddenly new again in home design. Wood, that ancient staple of interior decorating, has been getting fresh attention in every room of the house.
Democrats face test in Japan
Party expected to lose seats in upper house
TOKYO - His popularity dented, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan toned down his tax hike talk on the eve of parliamentary elections Sunday that are widely considered a referendum on the Democrats' 10 months in power.
Notices July 11, 2010
SCHADT, John (Johnny) R., 69, of Rathdrum, died June 22, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer. Born Jan. 10, 1941, in Wayland, Iowa. A memorial to honor and celebrate John's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d'Alene.
Crimes, but no time
Grim Sleeper suspect had 4-decade record
LOS ANGELES - The man charged with 10 murders in the Los Angeles "Grim Sleeper" case was arrested at least 15 times over four decades but never sent to state prison despite recommendations of probation officers, including one who urged he receive a maximum sentence because it was a bad sign that a man in his 50s still committed crimes, court and jail records show.
FDA review spotlights heart risk of diabetes pill
Meeting will decide whether Avandia will stay on market
WASHINGTON - Federal health scientists have panned a GlaxoSmithKline study that the company used to defend the safety of its embattled diabetes drug Avandia, a once blockbuster-seller that has fallen out of favor because of potential ties to heart attacks.
Lee's Rangers debut spoiled by O's
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Idaho District 1 baseball tournaments
Highlights if provided
Netbooks unable to replace your laptop
Ask the Propellerheads
Dear PropellerHeads: I was going to buy a netbook. But my iPhone zealot friends say it is old technology and I should buy an iPad. That true?
Joba's offering grand for Lopez
Slam backs Felix's complete game, helps M's snap skid
SEATTLE - While the throng crowded around Jose Lopez's locker, Felix Hernandez made sure he was heard over anyone else in the Seattle clubhouse.
The campy and the dead at Paris couture
PARIS - Haute couture is all about dressing up - dressing way, way, up, in fact, in made-to-measure garments that cost as much as a new car. But Jean Paul Gaultier reversed the equation Wednesday, sending out burlesque star Dita Von Teese, who peeled off layer after wildly expensive layer till she was stripped literally to the bone.
Community Thanks July 11, 2010
LCHS: Contributors help seniors
Lawsuit No. 7 filed over immigration law
Training materials for officers 'vague and ill-defined'
PHOENIX - A seventh challenge to Arizona's tough new immigration crackdown says training materials designed to teach police officers how to enforce the law give "vague and ill-defined factors" as reasons to question someone's legal status.
Google wins permission to keep website in China
SAN FRANCISCO - Google won permission Friday to maintain its Web site in China and keep its toehold in the world's most populous nation after bowing to pressure to eliminate a virtual detour around the country's online censorship requirements.
NIC Foundation's Really BIG Raffle sells out
Drawing for $265,000 house, other prizes set for Wednesday
The North Idaho College Foundation's Really BIG Raffle has sold out for the 17th year in a row. The last of the raffle's 5,000 tickets were sold July 8.
Jury says Disney owes 'Millionaire' makers $269.2M
Unanimous decision is windfall for Celador International
LOS ANGELES - A federal jury on Wednesday awarded $269.2 million in damages to the creators of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" because they didn't get their fair share of profits from the popular Walt Disney Co. television game show.
Clark sparks Indians
EVERETT, Wash. - Andrew Clark's two-run single ignited a five-run sixth inning and the Spokane Indians defeated the Everett AquaSox 9-4 in Northwest League baseball action in front of 2,206 at Everett Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.
Terry Lee: An artist's eye
IN PERSON
COEUR d'ALENE - For a man who has an international reputation as a wildlife artist, and has sold his work around the world, Terry Lee offers a short, simple description of himself.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 11, 2010
Are 49ers, Seahawks really rivals?
The cashier took one look at my T-shirt the other day and offered a suggestion.
Don't like it? Get in line
While in the lingering mood of celebrating freedoms - including the right to free speech - we're reflecting on some words of wisdom penned long ago by one of America's famous founders.
What women want
An Internet story has been circulating. In it, King Arthur, under threat of death, must answer this question: "What do women really want?" Arthur trades Sir Lancelot's hand in marriage to a horribly ugly witch for the answer: "To be in charge of their own lives."
Upward slide
Led by the popularity of Silverwood, tourism in North Idaho showing gains this summer
COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho businesses that offer tourists recreation, entertainment and a place to stay have been encouraged by what they've seen so far this summer.
Golden Gloves reach title game
Local teams ousted at state 14U tourney; Crush to play for state 12U title
The Idaho Golden Gloves of Boise advanced to the championship game of the Idaho ASA girls 14-and-under state fastpitch softball tournament at Ramsey Park in Coeur d’Alene.
Allergic reaction
Lingering wet weather means more severe allergies in North Idaho this year
Blame it on the rain.
Idaho banks fare better than many
Area lenders encouraged by new highs in number of security filings, registrations
COEUR d'ALENE - One phrase sums up the feeling of more than one banker in North Idaho.
Lums win; Prairie falls
LEWISTON — Grant Curtis broke a 4-all tie with a two-run single in the sixth inning, and Matt Cade followed with a two-run double as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Yakima Beetles 8-4 to conclude round-robin play at the Josh Burton Memorial Tournament at Harris Field.
Plant the seeds of creativity
Imagine if you could turn on creativity like you start a car: rev the engine to get up to speed, cruise along in the fast lane and then park it in the garage until you needed it again. Is there anything you couldn't accomplish?
Gulf oil unleashed in attempt to contain it
Feds say new cap could contain leak by Monday
NEW ORLEANS - Robotic submarines working a mile underwater removed a leaking cap from the gushing Gulf oil well Saturday, starting a painful trade-off: Millions more gallons of crude will flow freely into the sea for at least two days until a new seal can be mounted to capture all of it.
TUCKER: Column was misleading
I need to write a clarification. When Ms. Tucker submitted her column on 6/25/10 she stated: “Idaho does not have a statute specifically addressing aid in dying, either to permit or prohibit the practice. It does not even have one of the vague statutes that makes a crime of assisting another to ‘commit suicide.’”
Lower prices driving sales
Year to date statistics have been compiled through June and reinforce that market activity is the best in years. That is of course, unless you are a seller.
Saturday, July 10
Movers and Shakers July 10, 2010
Women's networking group starts
Angry protesters eye transit killing sentencing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The involuntary manslaughter conviction of a white former transit officer in the death of an unarmed black man set the stage for a sentencing that could be just as explosive as the trial depending on how the judge interprets the verdict.
Hallowed ground
South Africa soccer stadium has seen its share of big events
JOHANNESBURG - Built on the edge of Soweto, Soccer City stadium will be the grand stage for Sunday's World Cup final. For many South Africans, though, the site has been hallowed ground for two decades - not because of sports, but as a historic venue in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Softball, Tea Parties have a lot in common
I have a soft spot in my heart for the Tea Party.
American Legion's mission: Re-energize
Otter, officers talk at state convention in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Rita Navarrete says it's time to rally the troops of the American Legion and its auxiliary.
Drowning boy rescued
Four-year-old was found bobbing unconscious at Independence Point
COEUR d'ALENE - A pair of Coeur d'Alene teenagers and a YMCA camp supervisor from Spokane saved a 4-year-old boy from drowning Friday at Independence Point.
Commission sets fall chinook harvest season
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission during a meeting in Kellogg on Thursday adopted a recommended harvest season on fall Chinook salmon to open Sept. 1 on the Snake River between Lewiston and Hells Canyon Dam.
Local 14U teams drop into losers bracket
The Idaho Diamond Bandits from Meridian and the Idaho Golden Gloves from Boise each won twice on Friday as the Idaho ASA state 14-and-under girls fastpitch softball tournament got under way at Ramsey Park in Coeur d'Alene.
Pakistan suicide bombing kills 102
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - The death toll from twin suicide bombings in Pakistan jumped to 102 with 115 people wounded early today, making it the deadliest attack this year in the country.
Sharpley's homer lifts Sox past Indians
EVERETT, Wash. - Evan Sharpley's three-run home run in the eighth inning lifted the Everett AquaSox past the Spokane Indians 6-5 in Northwest League action in front of 2,377 at Everett Memorial Stadium on Friday night.
Records July 10, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 10, 2010
Crazy way to spend last two years
Two years.
Reclaiming the crown
Athol Little Miss competition returns after three decade absence
After a 30-year absence, royalty is making an appearance at Athol Daze.
Crapo outlines issues
Senator says Bush tax cuts should be made permanent
COEUR d'ALENE - Even though it's an election year, Sen. Mike Crapo wasted no time with idle chatter Friday during an editorial board meeting at The Press.
Notices July 10, 2010
McLAUGHLIN, Lucille Thelma (Gumm), 94, of Coeur d'Alene, died July 7, 2010. Born Sept. 9, 1915, in Colville, Wash. At her request there will be no service.
South's shot helps Prairie edge Lums
LEWISTON - Kurt South's drive over the left fielder's head with no outs in the bottom of the seventh inning scored the winning run as the Prairie Cardinals beat the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen 6-5 in round-robin play at the Josh Burton Memorial Tournament on Friday at Harris Field.
'Glee' Emmy nods point to changing TV world
LOS ANGELES - TV comedies aren't what they used to be, and viewers and the industry are signaling that's just fine with them.
Hottest topics in Idaho politics
I'm no psychic and to my knowledge neither are the more than 150 candidates in Idaho looking to either get elected or re-elected to state office. But I do know this: When it comes to the most powerful voting group, those 50 and older, if candidates want to know what's on their mind all they have to do is listen.
Safer streets
Law enforcement, city officials, bar owners say downtown changes work
COEUR d'ALENE - It was in the less-populated winter when a pair of high-profile gun incidents brought Coeur d'Alene officials together to figure out how they could crack down on unruly behavior downtown.
Donations sought for walk
COEUR d'ALENE - Team Memory Keepers is raising money for the Memory Walk 2010, which is put on by the Alzheimer's Association Inland Northwest Chapter.
Morning Briefing July 10, 2010
Auto Racing
Duck boat, two bodies recovered
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Two days after a barge crashed into a stopped tourist boat, leaving two Hungarian tourists missing, authorities retrieved two bodies from the Delaware River, including a girl identified as one of the victims. Identification of the second body was pending.
IDAHO DISTRICT 1 TOURNAMENT RESULTS
JUNIORS (age 13-14)
Lee goes to Rangers, not Yankees
Mariners receive prized first baseman Smoak, three minor leaguers
ARLINGTON, Texas - Cliff Lee is suddenly in the starting rotation for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, who pulled off a big deal despite bankruptcy proceedings and unsettled ownership.
Nats' Strasburg settles down after HR, shuts down Giants
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Feds say new cap could control gulf oil leak
NEW ORLEANS - The BP oil leak could be completely contained as early as Monday if a new, tighter cap can be fitted over the blown-out well, the government official in charge of the crisis said Friday in some of the most encouraging news to come out of the Gulf in the 2-1/2 months since the disaster struck.
Yellowstone road work means more delays
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - Motorists in Yellowstone will see more delays over the next few weeks because of road work.
Roy Rogers auction offers Trigger's remains
NEW YORK - The smell of horses and hay permeated the marble-floored galleries at Christie's in Manhattan Friday as potential bidders previewed items including the preserved remains of movie cowboy Roy Rogers' famous horse Trigger.
Inkwell dries up after 35 years in downtown Sandpoint
SANDPOINT - Another longtime downtown retailer is succumbing to a struggling economy and perceptions that buying locally is costlier compared to big box stores or online vendors.
Briefs July 10, 2010
Chamber lists parade winners
Hughes, Teixeira lift New York past sluggish Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) - Phil Hughes joined teammates CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte as 11-game winners before the All-Star break, and Mark Teixeira's two home runs powered the New York Yankees to a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Northwest Notes July 10, 2010
Shock put McCombs,
East and West complete super-smooth spy swap
WASHINGTON (AP) - It took less than a month for the largest U.S.-Russian spy swap since the Cold War to unfold from an idea secretly hatched in the Oval Office to reality on a remote stretch of Vienna airport tarmac.
State panel addresses wolves
Fish and Game wraps up two days of meetings in Kellogg
KELLOGG - Idaho's Fish and Game Commission said it was committed to finding the right number of wolves that should be in Idaho and will work with communities to find that number.
Legals July. 10, 2010
Notice of Hearing on Name Change A Petition to change the name of Abby Brooke Turner, born 6-2-1992, in Lenoir, N.C., residing at 2501 Sheeman Ave #222, Coeur d'Alene, has been filed in Kootenai County District Court, Idaho. The name will change to Abby Brooke Watkins, because had a bad experience with adoptive family whose last name I carry. I want my original name back. The petitioner's father is living and his address is I have no idea. The petitioner's mother is living and her address is I have no idea. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 o'clock p.m. on July 30, 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: June 16, 2010 DANIEL J. ENGLISH By: Debra D. Leu Deputy Clerk Legal 10201 June 19, 26, 2010 July 3, 10, 2010
Friday, July 9
MINNICK: Not a real conservative
Minnick is not a Conservative. A real conservative would support repealing and replacing Obama’s socialized medicine. He does not.
MISFITS: Name worn with pride
The misfits of America through the forgotten ages include such greats as Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, Benjamin Franklin, Nathanael Greene, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, Greg (Pappy) Boyington, George Patton, and countless others. They all had one thing in common … they proudly stepped forward to stand up for that which was right. The misfits of the American Revolutionary era took a stand against autocracy of the classes and the masses, while fulfilling their individual obligations to fight for the freedom and democracy of a new nation. Misfits through the millennia have stood up in the name of democracy and human rights to such self styled tyrannical leaders in history as George William Frederick, Napoleon Bonaparte, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor Hirohito, and Adolph Hitler. Misfits have stepped forward when most continued to quake in their boots or actively supported tyranny because of new gained wealth and power. Most of America’s finest misfits looked oppression in the face and said enough is enough with little or no thought of the consequences that faced them.
TAX CUT: GOP has it all wrong
Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are either uniformed or misleading as to the effect of the Bush tax cuts.
KIDDIES: Parade a plus for locals
The Fourth of July kiddie parade was a great success. There were tons of children decked out in their parade gear marching down Sherman. Community events like these are what make me so thankful to live in such a wonderful town as ours. I love hearing the tales of people from town who did this as children themselves.
FIREWORKS: Poor excuse for patriotism
I don’t mean to “rain on your parade” but, reading your recent “Help light the fireworks fuse” editorial lit my fuse of negative feelings I experience once a year over the frenzied emphasis on fireworks in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding areas.
COUNTY: Fight with Tribe doesn't add up
Once again Commissioner Currie is clueless. He needs to go back to school and take basic math. His greed has overshadowed his lack of common sense. Let's see how this works.
Youth artwork on display at Cd'A library
The Summer Arts Program for Youth is currently showcasing student artwork from its summer program at the Coeur d'Alene Library.
Job fair set for July 17
POST FALLS - A free community job fair is scheduled 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 17 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road.
Notices July 9, 2010
PENROD, Catherine Mable, 85, of Coeur d'Alene, died July 3, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center. Born March 7, 1925, in Sandpoint. At her request, no services will be held.
Billy, God and the devil
Former Cd'A resident brings one-man show to town
COEUR d'ALENE - Jonah Weston is God.
Bomb arrests linked to U.S., British terror plots
OSLO (AP) - Three suspected al-Qaida members were arrested Thursday in a Norwegian bomb plot linked to the same terrorist planners behind thwarted schemes to blow up New York's subway and a British shopping mall.
Crapo visits Dirne health clinic
COEUR d'ALENE - Sen. Mike Crapo visited the Coeur d'Alene Dirne Family Practice Center Thursday and learned they are seeing a rising demand for services.
That'll do, pigs
Faulty gate hinge helps pigs escape twice in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Marvin Tyacke's pigs must be pretty smart.
Judge halts Kootenai logging projects
LIBBY, Mont. - Federal District Court Judge Donald Molloy halted three Kootenai National Forest logging projects last week after ruling that the U.S. Forest Service failed to properly evaluate how the work would affect endangered grizzly bears.
A Road Warrior's Family Vacation
Another summer has to mean another vacation, so in late June the Hitchcocks mounted the Family Truckster and headed to Walley World, er, Southern California, to visit my in-laws.
Lawn care with Living Water
Wow it really rained a lot this spring didn't it? OK that was easy to agree on. Ever notice these days how many things people seem to disagree on? Well here are a few things people usually agree on: Puppies are pretty cute but dog poop has a real down side. By the way when your female dog goes No. 1... well I can't say the other thing in a newspaper. I guess I can since I just said poop.
Twilight saga continues with 'Eclipse'
It's best I reveal up front that I'm a devoted fan of the Twilight book series. Needless to say, when I watch the film versions, I have a strong bias to like what I see.
LeBron's decision ... Miami
James leaves Cavs after 7 seasons, joins Wade, Bosh in South Beach with Heat
LeBron James walked away from the comforts of home to chase an NBA championship.
First relief well could be complete by end of July
Officials say ideal conditions would be required to finish early
THEODORE, Ala. - BP and the federal government are offering a ray of hope in a summer of setbacks for crews trying to stop the gulf oil spill: The first of two relief wells could be done by the end of this month, weeks ahead of schedule.
Child authors write for children's author
Thirty child authors won awards in a writing contest at the Community United Methodist Church on June 25. Writers submitted short stories while they attended Vacation Bible School, an annual half-day camp for grades K-6.
Post Falls tax hike unlikely
Proposed budget less than that of previous two years
POST FALLS - There's no longer even talk of a tax increase in Post Falls.
Movers & Shakers July 9, 2010
Kootenai Health among 'Most Wired' hospitals nationwide
Johnson wins verdict in 'Nash Bridges' case
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles jury has awarded Don Johnson $23.2 million in profits from the TV series "Nash Bridges."
Pellet gun shooter sent to prison
Bonners Ferry man shot two teenage girls
BONNERS FERRY - A 20-year-old Bonners Ferry man will serve six months in prison after pleading guilty to shooting two girls several times with a pellet gun.
'Dragon Tattoo' perfect medicine against 'Twilight' fever
Good movies about strong women still exist outside the spineless brain-suck of "The Twilight Saga." While Bella Swan takes three movies to decide between a wolfman and a dead guy, audiences itching for quality storytelling can look no further than the "Millennium Trilogy" from the late Swedish author Stieg Larrson.
Prairie splits on opening day of Lewiston tourney
LEWISTON - Darnell Metcalf hit a two-run single in the third inning to lift the Prairie Cardinals past the Yakima Beetles 3-2 in the opening game of the Josh Burton Memorial Tournament at Harris Field on Thursday.
State 14U softball tourney starts today
Local teams include Crush, Wildfire, Lake City Ladies
COEUR d'ALENE - Three local teams are among the 13 teams entered in the Idaho ASA state 14-and-under fastpitch softball tournament, which begins today at Ramsey Park.
The Front Row with JIM LITKE July 9, 2010
LeBron is now king of what, exactly?
The King?
Briefs July 9, 2010
Armstrong set to ride in Blue Cruise
Russian spies deported after guilty plea
NEW YORK (AP) - In the biggest spy swap since the Cold War, 10 Russian agents who infiltrated suburban America were deported Thursday in exchange for four people convicted of betraying Moscow to the West.
Fingernail fiasco
Lindsay Lohan's manicure message gets attention
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Never has so much attention been paid to a manicure.
Stateline Results July 9, 2010
Wednesday Night Fever
ADA celebration set for July 26
COEUR d'ALENE - A celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by President George H.W. Bush is scheduled in Coeur d'Alene on July 26.
Police: Transients to blame for Aryan posters
COEUR d'ALENE - Police believe the people suspected of hanging Aryan posters in Coeur d'Alene recently are transients.
Growing with Grace
Kastnings' tree service big part of community
Tim and Karen Kastning's entry into business started as two hungry college students in Missouri when they started a lawn care business.
Jermaine O'Neal to Celtics; Turiaf to Knicks
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge confirmed that the Celtics have agreements in place with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen that would keep Boston's new Big Three intact for a run at a third NBA finals in four years.
Get ready for a 'Big Bad Musical'
COEUR d'ALENE - Even the producer admits this is a bad musical.
Ex-Vandal Jefferson signs pro deal in France
Hopson shines in Portland
MOSCOW - Former Idaho basketball player Marvin Jefferson signed a professional contract with a French team and will play in the French ProB League in the coming season.
Summer Theatre donates tickets
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre donated more than 700 tickets to underserved families to see "Cinderella" by the Coeur d'Alene Summer Threatre on Saturday in Boswell Hall.
Without Carell, is 'Office' doomed?
NEW YORK (AP) - Can Dunder Mifflin keep the lights on if actor Steve Carell leaves "The Office" after next season?
Terror filled duck boat riders as barge approached
Two Hungarian passengers remain missing Thursday
PHILADELPHIA - Sandy Cohen looked up from the deck of a small, amphibious tourist boat stalled in the river to see a barge towering three stories above and approaching fast, clearly not about to stop. Then came the screams.
Events will help local man battle cancer
COEUR d'ALENE - Two events are coming up to help a local man battling cancer.
How slow can it go?
Building permit numbers dismal so far in 2010
POST FALLS - If there are any hints of an economic recovery, you won't find them with local cities' building permit numbers.
A whole lot of candles
Georgia claims it has world's oldest person, 130
SACHIRE, Georgia (AP) - Authorities in the former Soviet republic of Georgia claim a woman from a remote mountain village turned 130 on Thursday, making her the oldest person on Earth.
Cd'A, PF are Park Places
OK, let's admit it. Everything around us seems to be warming up except the blasted economy.
Census nearing final tally
Workers will verify numbers at homes until August
COEUR d'ALENE - It's the final wave before the numbers are crunched.
Presbyterians split on gay-friendly measures
MINNEAPOLIS - Presbyterian leaders split Thursday on two gay-friendly measures, voting to allow non-celibate gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy but deciding not to redefine marriage in their church constitution to include same-sex couples - at least for now.
Danks' gem helps White Sox finish sweep of Halos
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Your tree could be hazardous
(NewsUSA) - You may not know it, but the trees you find shade under this summer could be waiting to put a big dent in your plans for the future. Over time, mature trees can become rotted, decayed or infested with pests. A large branch could fall on your house or car, leaving a giant hole in your wallet. So, what do you do to avoid this?
Have a better looking lawn on a budget
(NAPSI) - Got a hundred bucks and a free weekend? Then you've got what it takes to invest in some yard care improvements, according to a top expert on lawn and yard care.
Indians, AquaSox go late in Everett
EVERETT, Wash. - The Spokane Indians and Everett AquaSox were tied at 3 after 13 innings in Northwest League baseball at Everett Memorial Stadium late Thursday as The Press went to press.
Stocks climb after jobless claims fall
NEW YORK - Investors are getting enthusiastic about stocks again after some reassuring news from the job market.
A-Rod sinks Seattle in 9th
Former Mariner's 2-run hit helps N.Y. win sixth straight
SEATTLE (AP) - Alex Rodriguez punched a two-run single into right field in the ninth inning to give the Yankees their first lead, and Mariano Rivera closed out New York's 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
Healers, psychic readers arrive for fair
Healers, psychic readers arrive for fair
CdA budget: Is tax increase looming?
The city of Post Falls didn’t increase taxes.
Lucille Thelma McLaughlin (Gumm), 94
Lucille Thelma McLaughlin (Gumm), 94, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2010.
John (Johnny) R. Schadt, 69
John (Johnny) R. Schadt, 69, of Rathdrum, passed away June 22, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer, a fighter to the end. John was born Jan. 10, 1941, in Wayland, Iowa, to John W. Schadt and Marjorie Peebler.
Alice M. Miller, 84
Alice M. Miller passed away July 7, 2010, in Post Falls. She was born July 14, 1925, in Germantown, Pa., to Warren and Julia (Brooks) Nece.
E.L. 'Vern' Eskridge, 74
Vern Eskridge, 74, passed away in Sandpoint on Saturday, July 3, 2010.
Andrew Andersen, 83
Andrew Jeppe Andersen, better known as “Andy,” Junior,” or “Handy Andy” entered into rest on July 7, 2010, at the age of 83. A resident of Idaho most of his life, Andrew was born Aug. 8, 1926, in Gopher, S.D.
Lenora M. Jensen Grieve
Lenora M. Jensen Grieve, passed away on July 5, 2010, at Pacific Care & Rehab Center in Hoquiam, Wash. She was born on March 22, 1915, near Riparia, Wash. Lenora was the fifth child in a family of 13 children born to William E. and Susie N. (Harvey) Harrison.
Cleo 'Bud' Dodge, 74
Cleo “Bud” Dodge, 74, of Coeur d’Alene died in an ATV riding accident on June 29, 2010. Although he was taken from us much too soon, Bud died doing what he enjoyed most in life — adventuring and exploring with friends.
Harley Hamilton Tuck Sr.
Harley Hamilton Tuck Sr. was born Aug. 24, 1924, to Irene (Grover) and Merle C. Tuck, Sr. in Yakima, Wash. He died June 29, 2010 in Spokane. He joined the Army Air Corp at the age of 17 and flew in a B-17 as radio operator during World War II. He was shot down on his 28th over Germany and spent 14 months in POW camp in Austria.
Alyce Roberta Welbourn, 57
“Robbie” Alyce Roberta Welbourn, 57, of Hayden, was taken by God July 1, 2010 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. Born Sept. 17, 1952, in Pasadena, Calif., Robbie moved to Coeur d’Alene with her husband Doug in 1973. Robbie worked as veterinarian assistant over the past 15 years in Coeur d’ Alene.
Jodie Lori Wolfenbarger, 41
Jodie Lori Wolfenbarger, 41, was taken from us May 16, 2010, she was born May 20, 1968. She is leaving behind family, nephew Dakota Lanore of Coeur d’Alene, sister Colleen Emmick of Coeur d’Alene, and a long time friend/brother of heart, David Sonner of Nashville, Tenn. Anyone who ever knew her, loved her. She always brought a ray of sunshine in our lives. Her laugh would just put a smile on our faces. She was beautiful on the inside as well on the outside. Jodie never judged anyone, and always had an open heart to anyone.
Betty Jane Sanks
Betty Jane Sanks, Mom, Gramma, GG, Babs, BJ, peacefully joined her Lord on July 4, 2010, after a lengthy illness. She was born the 10th child of Henry and Minnie Klinker in Primghar, Iowa. Her parents, five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. She married Donald Sanks in 1946, and they were blessed with five children, Diana Booth (Tom), Coeur d’Alene; Steven Sanks (Jaci), Canby, Ore.; Becky Hogg (Glenn), West Linn, Ore.; Patti Marsh (Jack), Fort Dodge, Iowa and Anissa Crane (Brian), Beaverton, Ore. They made their home in Fort Dodge and moved to Oregon in 1976, where they managed apartments. In 1988, Donald passed away after a long illness, and Betty stayed in Oregon where she took lessons and learned to drive at the age of 58! She was active in the Lutheran Church and the Stephens Ministries until 1995 when she returned to Iowa to live near her sisters and daughter Patti. She remarried in 1999. Betty and Ray resided in Fort Dodge, IA, spent winters in Arizona, and traveled to Oregon and Idaho until Ray’s death in 2002. Betty relocated to Coeur d’Alene in 2006.
Karen Engelby, 60
Karen Sue Engelby, 60, of Rathdrum, Idaho died July 2, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center. She was born Oct. 2, 1949, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Donald and Lorraine (Woods) Downey. After graduating from high school, Karen was married to Michael Engelby and they moved to the Coeur d’Alene area in 1966. Karen was a school bus driver for 26 years and she also worked at Taco Bell. She and Mike owned and operated the Blue Lagoon Tavern for three years, and then Karen became a personal banker for American West Bank. During their marriage, Karen and Mike cleared over 300 miles of trails for the Idaho Forest Service.
George S. Toews, 89
George S. Toews passed away Sunday afternoon in Coeur d’Alene, with family and friends at his side following a short illness.
Carl Edwin Crawford, 67
Carl Edwin Crawford, age 67, passed away at home in Hayden on Sunday, July 4, 2010.
Mamie Ruth Moffett, 80
Mamie Ruth Moffett, age 80, of Post Falls, passed away on July 5, 2010 due to complications from liver disease. Mamie was born in Bryans Mill, Texas, Jan. 12, 1930. She lived the first part of her life in various parts of Texas, Arizona, and Denver, Colo. She and her family moved to Post Falls in 2000. Mamie lived a long and prosperous life. Mamie loved life, family and friends. She was a very strong woman with a heart of gold and complete faith in the Lord.
Brian James Williams, 28
Our Brian James flew into the arms of God on Sunday, June 27, 2010. He died as he lived — on a great adventure. He was a passenger in a plane that crashed in western Montana that also claimed the lives of three other young friends.
William (Bill) Robert Bickel, 70
William (Bill) Robert Bickel lost his long fought battle with heart disease on June 15, 2010. He was born Nov. 2, 1939 at Joel, Idaho, to Wes Bickel and Maxine (Buchanan) Carrico. He was raised by his grandparents William (Bill) and Edna Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his bride Cheryl Lynn (Foster) Bickel, his brother Ronald Bickel and sisters Terry Berwick and Sharon McMannon. He is survived by his daughters Melanie Beamis of Post Falls and Natalie Martinson and son-in-law Bruce Martinson of Coeur d’Alene, and granddaughters Crystal Bielenberg of Lewiston, Racheal Beamis of Post Falls, Keshia Martinson of Coeur d’Alene, and numerous adopted children and grandchildren. Nieces Kim Hamlin of Hayden, Marge Rode of Lewiston, nephews Dennis Bickel of Elbert, Colo., Tracey Bickel of Post Falls and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Eugene J. Jensen
Eugene (Gene) J. Jensen passed in his sleep on July 1, 2010, firm in the conviction of the Lord’s atonement and resurrection. Gene had a great love for the Lord and His gospel. He placed God and family above all else and died with a strong testimony of the eternal nature of the family when sealed together by restored authority. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Thursday, July 8
Triplett remembered for love of hiking
Post Falls woman died after being struck by falling tree during hike
POST FALLS - Dianne Triplett died doing what she loved.
Bosh, Wade turning up Heat in Miami
Long-awaited decision from James coming tonight
Dwyane Wade’s future was muddled and uncertain, until Chris Bosh told him where he wanted to spend the next few years.
Schools address funding shortage
Proposal allows districts to declare emergency when stimulus funds stop
POST FALLS - A proposal would allow school districts to declare a financial emergency with a significant reduction in federal money.
More triple-digit heat has East sweating
NEW YORK (AP) - It's blistering. Scorching. Steamy. Brutal. Baking. Torrid. Ovenlike. It's run-out-of-adjectives hot.
'Bachelor' split shows ugly side of public breakups
LOS ANGELES (AP) - She said he wasn't intimate. He said she wasn't faithful. She called him a fame whore. He called her jealous. For weeks, the nasty break-up of "The Bachelor" couple Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi has been fought in the tabloids. In their latest round of sparring, the pair were back in front of the reality TV cameras where it all began.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 8, 2010
Timberlake, Fruitland to meet halfway
Timberlake and Fruitland, who have squared off five times in the state high school football playoffs since 2002, will play for the first time in the regular season this fall.
Spain slips by Germany, into finals
DURBAN, South Africa — They pressured Germany the entire match and peppered its goalkeeper so many times a score seemed inevitable.
Mountain West Bank is top USDA lender
COEUR d'ALENE - When Joe Cool shows up, you know you have it made in the shade.
Solar-powered plane takes off
GENEVA - An experimental solar-powered plane whose Swiss makers hope someday to fly around the globe soared into uncharted territory Wednesday - the cold, dark night.
Movers & Shakers July 8, 2010
Networking at Hayden chamber tonight
Records July 8, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
River cleanup suit to be filed
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday night passed a resolution affirming that the city will file a lawsuit against Washington Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency over the Spokane River cleanup plan.
Officials mull U.S., Russia spy suspect swap
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. and Russian officials met secretively on two continents Wednesday in a likely prelude to one of the largest swaps of accused spies in decades, a Cold War remix showing the high-stakes race for covert intelligence between East and West endures in the new century.
Triathlon set for Aug. 7
The 27th annual Coeur d'Alene Triathlon and Duathlon is set for Aug. 7 starting at City Beach.
No. 1 ranking for Lefty?
LUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson is choosing competition over course conditions as he prepares for the next major.
Addiction everyone's problem
A faith-based drug and alcohol addiction treatment center wants to build a residential facility on Haycraft Avenue. Potential neighbors and the community are concerned.
Medicaid slowness blamed on vendor
COEUR d'ALENE - A new Medicaid claim processing system is causing big headaches for many Idaho health care providers.
'Cougar Bob' tales
B.J. Campbell pens story about husband's lifetime adventures
POST FALLS - You won't believe the stories about Cougar Bob.
Barge upends tourist boat in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An amphibious sightseeing boat that stalled in the Delaware River was knocked over by an oncoming barge Wednesday, spilling 37 people overboard and leaving two passengers unaccounted for after a frantic rescue effort.
Out of their League
M’s swept by Royals after bullpen gives up lead in series finale
SEATTLE (AP) — Alberto Callaspo turned his failed eighth-inning sacrifice bunt attempt into a three-run home run, lifting the Kansas City Royals to a comeback 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Boat to the birds
Osprey cruise begins Saturday at 9 a.m.
COEUR d'ALENE - Look for the crooked wing shape.
Stocks surge as financials, materials jump
Upbeat profit forecast gives traders leverage
NEW YORK - The Dow Jones industrials climbed back above 10,000 Wednesday after investors had second thoughts about the heavy selling in the stock market during the last two weeks.
Really old Britons
Early humans ventured farther north than thought
LONDON - Ancient man ventured into northern Europe far earlier than previously thought, settling on England's east coast more than 800,000 years ago, scientists said.
St. Joe District ranger leaving position
Mark moving to Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
District Ranger Chuck Mark will be leaving his position in St. Maries as District Ranger for the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests in August.
Tribe, county debate land
Commissioners do not want to lose $9,900 in taxes generated by land
COEUR d'ALENE - The dispute is over 142.6 acres in Kootenai County on the Coeur d'Alene Tribe Reservation.
Notices July 8, 2010
TRIPLETT, Dianne, 61, passed away July 4, 2010, in Libby, Mont. She was born March 13, 1949, in Enumclaw, Wash. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Yates Funeral Home-Hayden Chapel. Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Northwest Notes July 8, 2010
Tampa Bay takes over top spot in AFL poll
Grizzly bear trapping begins in centennial mountains
Idaho Fish and Game is urging the public to heed bright orange signs warning of grizzly bear trapping operations in the Upper Snake Region.
Get ready for some great fishing
Fish Tips
Kokanee have been biting well on Lake Coeur d'Alene, according to Jeff Smith of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
County cuts district funding
Commissioners feel board needs to make changes
Another blow to a district in disarray.
Obama bypasses Senate on Medicare chief appointment
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama bypassed the Senate Wednesday and appointed Dr. Donald Berwick, a Harvard professor and patient care specialist, to run Medicare and Medicaid.
I-90 repair work scheduled next week
State work crews will be doing minor repair work at two locations along Interstate 90 beginning Tuesday (July 13). The Idaho Transportation Department adds that the work is being done as part of the department's ongoing maintenance of the state highway system.
METH: Message needs to be seen
I applaud and thank Kristen Brandt for herletter published June 20.
Police: Racist poster suspects may be transients
Police believe the people suspected of hanging Aryan posters in Coeur d’Alene recently are transients.
New PF women's business group to meet
POST FALLS — The new Post Falls Women in Networking group will hold its first meeting next Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza, next to Wal-Mart in Post Falls.
Only some drugs allowed in jail
Health care operates a little differently in jail.
Legals July. 8, 2010
Loan No. xxxxxx0861 T.S. No. 1277446-09 Parcel No. d140025085ab NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On September 30, 2010, at the hour of 11:00am, of said day, at At first american title, 1866 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur D'alene, Idaho, First American Title Insurance Company, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check drawn on a State or National Bank, a check drawn by a State or Federal Credit Union, or a check drawn by a State or Federal Savings and Loan Association, Savings Association, or Savings Bank, 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, to wit: The east 248 feet of the south 1/2 of tract 85, dalton garden, Kootenai county, state of idaho, according to the plat recorded in book "b" of plats, page 151. Commonly known as 7511 North 15th Street Dalton Gardens Id 83815. 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 Deed of Trust executed by David R. Freeman and Doreen Z. Freeman, Husband And Wife as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Company Of Kootenai County, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("mers") As Nominee For Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. as Beneficiary, recorded August 28, 2006, as Instrument No. 2052165000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho. 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. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due january 1, 2010 of principal and interest and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said deed of trust. The estimated balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $313,704.09, including interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale, and trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. First American Title Insurance Company C/o Cal-western Reconveyance Corporation P.O. Box 22004 El Cajon Ca 92022-9004 (800)546-1531 Dated: May 28, 2010 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company. R-320048 06/17, 06/24, 07/01, 07/08 Legal 10176 June 17, 24, 2010 July 1, 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7
Notices July 7, 2010
WILLIAMS, Brian James, 28, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Montana. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 9, 2010, at 3 p.m. at English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene.
Healthy theme park eats
Summer fun means visits to water parks, theme parks, Disneyland and others. While most people get plenty of exercise during these excursions, finding healthy foods is another matter. Every corner seems to have a cotton candy or ice cream cart, smells of buttered popcorn, funnel cake, corn dogs and curly fries. Although sometimes difficult, eating healthy at these venues is not impossible.
Two men arrested on firearms charges
Duo accused of illegally making hand grenades
COEUR d'ALENE - Federal agents have arrested a Spirit Lake man along with a man from north central Idaho for allegedly illegally manufacturing hand grenades.
Drilling results: Mine's life could be expanded
TROY, Mont. - Exploratory core drilling has indicated that higher-grade silver and thicker veins of minerals exist in areas 1,120 feet below current Troy Mine operations, a finding that could eventually double the mine's current six-year plan, officials said.
Shot down?
Farragut Park Shooting Range faces long court battle with neighbors
Keep your fingers crossed and your safety switch on.
Hart is on the clock
Idaho House panel gets ethics hearing under way
BOISE (AP) - A North Idaho lawmaker who has refused to pay federal and state income taxes has until next week to respond to an ethics complaint filed against him.
Chamber expects to hit fireworks goal
Final numbers will be available later this week
COEUR d'ALENE - The sparkles have settled, now the final numbers will be tallied.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 7, 2010
Please kids, don't be like this Mike
Please kids, don't be like this Mike
Obama, Netanyahu say bond 'unbreakable'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Eager to show unity to the world, President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed talk of a rift as wildly unfounded, and Netanyahu pledged concrete, "very robust" steps to revive sluggish Mideast peace efforts with the Palestinians.
EPA targets coal plants
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is proposing a new rule to tighten restrictions on pollution from coal-burning power plants in the eastern half of the country, a key step to cut emissions that cause smog.
A day in the parks
Free activities planned for Syringa, Chase parks in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Post Falls is making Saturday a walk in the park.
Hecla to open new office in Wallace
WALLACE - News of a new neighbor setting up shop on Bank Street has the town of Wallace brimming with excitement.
Queen Elizabeth addresses UN
NEW YORK (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II challenged the United Nations to fight global dangers by "waging" peace, then entered ground zero on Tuesday for the first time to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Gulf awash in 27,000 abandoned wells
No one responsible for checking for leaks
More than 27,000 abandoned oil and gas wells lurk in the hard rock beneath the Gulf of Mexico, an environmental minefield that has been ignored for decades. No one - not industry, not government - is checking to see if they are leaking, an Associated Press investigation shows.
Stamp prices going up again - to 46 cents
WASHINGTON (AP)- Buy those Forever stamps now. The cost of mailing a letter is going up again.
Adam & Eve: Helping healthy, happy relationships
The health of a couple's sexual relationship is a huge factor in the happiness of their marriage, said Adam & Eve regional general manager Heather Frazier
Dutch advance to Cup finals
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Arjen Robben emerged from the bottom of an Oranje mosh pit, mud on his brow and a smile on his face.
Avista hike: Just say no
Avista Utilities and its leader, CEO Scott Morris, deserve a lot of credit for turning around a company that was faltering just a few years ago. They've invested intelligently in infrastructure and cautiously in future energy generation modes. And they've provided good service at generally fair rates to their North Idaho customers.
Records July 7, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
Government sues to throw out immigration law
PHOENIX - The Obama administration sued Arizona on Tuesday to throw out the state's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law and keep other states from copying it.
Free car seat checks offered
Safe Kids Kootenai County will conduct free car seat safety inspections from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, outside Kohl's department store, 545 W. Aqua Ave. off Highway 95 in Coeur d'Alene.
Four errors cost Indians
SPOKANE - The Boise Hawks took advantage of four errors by the Spokane Indians in a 4-2 win in front of 3,732 in Northwest League baseball action at Avista Stadium on Tuesday night.
Hot wheels
Rims, tires stolen from car in Athol couple's front yard
The phone call came early.
Learning to Fly Psychic fair is Saturday in Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE - A psychic fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn.
Summer lunch program is popular
COEUR d'ALENE - A little cup of sliced peaches graced each lunch tray Tuesday at Bryan Elementary School.
On a mission Faith-based rehabilitation center eyes Cd'A
Union Gospel Mission seeks to build facility on Haycraft Avenue
COEUR d'ALENE - Right now it's a lot of overgrown weeds.
Big innings rule the day
Runs come by the bunch for Coeur d'Alene, Prairie in doubleheader split
Runs come by the bunch for Coeur d'Alene, Prairie in doubleheader split
Like Cd'A history? This Bud's for you
Seeing the 1968 Miss Budweiser unlimited hydroplane at the Museum of North Idaho on Saturday was a real walk down Memory Lane. I saw Miss Budweiser race that year, in what would be the last Diamond Cup on Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Varietally speaking
By some counts there are well over 500 different varietals of grapes used in the production of wine across the planet. No doubt some are duplicates or have such minor differences in their makeup and flavor profile they would be indistinguishable save for their place of origin. As a consumer though, it is at times nice to know what to expect from a particular varietal as you get ready to pull the trigger on a purchase. Given the substantial number of grapes, I will take you through the more common white grapes grown right here in our "neighborhood" and save some of those grown in other parts of the country, and for that matter, internationally for another time.
Post Falls launch, beach finally open
Here comes summer ... at last
POST FALLS - The heat is on - and it's about time.
Leg length can affect your health
When you think about your health, seldom does the length of your legs come to mind. However, there are those of us roaming around town with one leg anatomically longer than the other. Believe it or not, it is not uncommon to have legs of different lengths.
Conference for people with disabilities is Oct. 21-23
BOISE - Early registration is open until Aug. 1 for Idaho's first statewide conference for and by people with disabilities.
Heat blasts East Coast
NEW YORK (AP) - The East Coast roasted under an unrelenting sun Tuesday as record-setting temperatures soared past 100 from Virginia to Massachusetts, utility companies cranked up power to the limit to cool the sweating masses and railroad tracks were so hot commuter trains had to slow down.
Oil seeps into Lake Pontchartrain
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans, which managed to escape the oil from the BP spill for more than two months, can't hide any longer.
Movers & Shakers July 7, 2010
New business networking group forms in Coeur d'Alene
KC's Greinke continues mastery of Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) - Zack Greinke allowed two hits over seven innings and continued his mastery of the Seattle Mariners in the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 victory Tuesday.
Osprey Cruise is Saturday; kids free, adults $15
The 11th Annual Osprey Boat Cruise is being held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with boarding beginning at 8:30 at the Boardwalk Marina Dock on the east side of the Coeur d'Alene Resort. Adults are $15 and kids are free.
Falling tree kills Post Falls woman
LIBBY, Mont. — Authorities say a 61-year-old Post Falls woman was killed by a falling tree as she hiked with a friend west of Libby over the weekend.
City OKs ed corridor actions
A pair of pieces to the education corridor puzzle were put into place last night during the Coeur d’Alene City Council meeting.
County stops funding to conservation district
Following in step with Shoshone County, the Kootenai County commissioners sent a letter early this month to the Kootenai-Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District announcing the county will be withholding funds from the district.
Legals July. 7, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: June 2, 2010 File No.: 7023.74276 Sale date and time (local time): October 04, 2010 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: 505 N. 3rd Street Unit 301 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: Daryl Wilder and Kelsey Wilder, husband and wife Original trustee: North Idaho Title Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Golf Savings Bank Recording date: April 30, 2008 Recorder's instrument number: 2156939000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of June 2, 2010: $380,109.29 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: Unit 301, The Flats at 505 Condominiums, according to the plat recorded in Book "K" of Plats at Pages 103 and 103 A-E, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Together with an undivided interest in the common elements as set forth in the Condominium Declaration recorded January 23, 2008 as Instrument No. 2141672000, records of Kootenai, 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# 7023.74276) 1002.159183-FEI Legal 10163 June 16, 23, 30, 2010 July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6
Sandpoint couple dies in motorboat crash
Craft collided with U.S. Highway 95 Long Bridge
SANDPOINT - A Sandpoint couple was killed and a third person was injured Saturday when the motorboat they were in crashed into the U.S. Highway 95 Long Bridge.
LeBron remains mum on plans
AKRON, Ohio - A pointed finger, smile, chuckle and head shake. That was all.
Taste of Italy at Terrazzo
Coffee shop also offers decor, gifts; will soon begin to serve food
COEUR d'ALENE - A touch of Tuscany is the theme of a gift store and coffee shop that will hold its grand opening this weekend.
New 'Twilight' can't eclipse five-day box office record
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" is waning at the box office but still has gotten off to a blockbuster start with $161 million in its first five days, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Washington cracks down on cell phone use, texting while driving
Troopers of the Washington State Patrol issued nearly 670 citations for cell phone or texting violations between June 10 and July 1.
Ready for the stage in Wallace
Sixth Street Melodrama summer season set to open this week
WALLACE - The stage of the Sixth Street Melodrama will be alive this summer as two melodramas and a historical presentation are performed throughout the summer.
Movers & Shakers July 6, 2010
Massage therapist moves to Caribbean Tan
More lead screenings sought
Officials want more Silver Valley parents to get children checked
KELLOGG - Shoshone County leaders are considering paying parents to get their children tested for lead exposure.
Cougar Bay benefits all, not just boaters
In a recent article by Alecia Warren, published June 23, Jim Aucutt, chairman of the county Parks and Waterways Advisory Board was quoted as saying some things that need further clarification.
Pumped up
Linerud sets a world record in bench press
COEUR d'ALENE - From the beginning, crawling around his floor until high school, Don Linerud always had someone to chase.
Photo Walk is July 24
COEUR d'ALENE - To say Matt Leitholt likes to take pictures might be an understatement.
NFL coaches visit troops in Afghanistan
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, John Fox of the Carolina Panthers, Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals and Brad Childress of the Minnesota Vikings visited troops in Germany and Afghanistan in the NFL-USO coaches tour. The first tour last year had five coaches traveling to Iraq.
Felix fine, but bullpen hands Royals a win
SEATTLE (AP) - Yuniesky Betancourt's broke a 10th-inning tie with a two-out RBI single and the Kansas City Royals went on to a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Chinese court sentences U.S. geologist
BEIJING - An American geologist held by Chinese state security agents who stubbed lit cigarettes on his arms was sentenced to eight years in prison Monday for gathering data on China's oil industry - a case that highlights the government's use of vague secrets laws to restrict business information.
Sandpoint team wins Wooden Bat Classic division
The Peak Sand and Gravel Lakers from Sandpoint emerged victorious at the Junior Legion Wooden Bat Classic held over the holiday weekend at McEuen Field.
BP oil spill now hitting all Gulf states
TEXAS CITY, Texas - Tar balls from the Gulf oil spill found on a Texas beach were the first evidence that gushing crude from the Deepwater Horizon well has reached all the Gulf states.
Mighty mood maker: Touch
We already know that color, sounds, and smells can affect moods. Thanks to new research from Yale University we can now add touch. More than that, the study suggests touch affects how we view the world and fellow man.
Petraeus takes over Afghanistan fight
KABUL, Afghanistan - "We are in this to win," Gen. David Petraeus said as he took the reins of an Afghan war effort troubled by waning support, an emboldened enemy, government corruption and a looming commitment to withdraw troops - even with no sign of violence easing.
Little League July 6, 2010
MAJORS
Stoudamire agrees to sign with Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) - Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping he's not coming alone.
Stand down set for Saturday in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT - If even one veteran's life is saved, Saturday's dental screenings - new to the annual veteran stand down sponsored by the local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter - will be worth it.
Quentin bombs Chicago past Angels
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
Horses go on rampage at parade
Woman killed, 24 hurt at event in Iowa
BELLEVUE, Iowa - The buggy driver whose horses trampled spectators at this town's Fourth of July parade had tried desperately to stop the rampage, clinging to the reins as the animals dragged him down the street, his family said Monday.
A big building for books
Plummer celebrates new library
PLUMMER - Sure, it's a new, $786,000 building with 5,400 square feet upstairs and another 1,200 down.
Cd'A dog has his day in court
Pooch, owner appear on TV's 'Judge Joe Brown'
COEUR d'ALENE - Jordan's a stud.
LCSC moving classes
COEUR d'ALENE - Lewis-Clark State College won't be holding classes at the Harbor Plaza after July.
Notices July 6, 2010
AKREN, Thomas, 79, of Post Falls, died June 23, 2010, in Post Falls. He was born April 12, 1931, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Joseph A. Akren and Sophie Karkanen. Private services were held.
Chips Shots July 6, 2010
• HOLES IN ONE
Briefs July 6, 2010
Wooden Boats, Wondrous Lakes film to be shown
Four walk away from downed airplane
Pilot landed on I-90 when engine quit after watching fireworks show
COEUR d'ALENE - Michael Eller and his three passengers got more fireworks than they expected on the Fourth of July when their small airplane made an emergency landing on Interstate 90.
Israel eases Gaza closure; restrictions still remain
KEREM SHALOM CROSSING, Israel (AP) - Israel is easing its blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza to allow in virtually all consumer goods, items from household cleaners to timber that had been barred from import for years.
Dutch agency admits climate study error
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A leading Dutch environmental agency, taking the blame for one of the glaring errors that undermined the credibility of a seminal U.N. report on climate change, said Monday it has discovered more small mistakes and urged the panel to be more careful.
The Front Row with John Leicester July 6, 2010
Tour plays with fire — on cobblestones
The route-makers at the Tour de France should be crossing their fingers today because the gamble they’ve taken could go awfully wrong.
Hawks falls to Spokane
SPOKANE - Yefrey Castillo and Andrew Clark drove in two runs each as the Spokane Indians beat the Boise Hawks 8-3 on Monday in Northwest League baseball before 3,118 at Avista Stadium.
WARMING: Balance one-sided debate
Cliff Harris is three for three. Two months ago it was an Arctic melt in 1922, which went unnoticed by the locals. Last month it was the glaciers are growing rather than shrinking, oddly, the next day the USGS posted an article showing the glaciers are melting. This month he says that a lawyer is more knowledgeable than the entire ranks of world wide experts.
HART: Facts will show a statesman
Matthew 7:2 - For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged...
IRONMAN: Thanks for all the support
I competed in Ironman last weekend and wanted to send a big Thank You to all of the volunteers who made a tough day easier. We made a big mess and they did a great job of cleaning up after us. I would also like to thank all of the residents who cheered us on and motivated us throughout the whole course. I would like to apologize to anyone who may have been inconvenienced by our presence and say thank you for allowing us to use your park,your streets and your front yards for our event.
IRONMAN: CdA volunteers the best
I just wanted to write and thank the people and volunteers of Coeur d'Alene for the wonderful Ironman event my husband and I enjoyed this year. We have been to a few events but the people and the gorgeous town of Coeur d'Alene keep us returning to this event.
AMERICA: Don't just do nothing
With each passing day, this question becomes more ominous: Are Americans just too stupid to retain their freedoms? History is painting a bleak picture.
JAIL: Few jobs behind those bars
Did you know that if you do not have a job and you are on probation, you could go to jail? Am I the only one who knows about the job shortage? And if you have a “record,” getting a job can be extra hard.
HYPOCRISY: Play by the same rules
We've all heard the expression "What's good for the goose is good for the gander."
EAGLES: Reconsider membership offer
The Eagles Club offered free membership to military veterans, police, firemen and emergency medical technician responders in the CdA Press June 15 edition.
Dems say Idaho GOP has left voters behind
Teachers union disses education agenda
While the rest of us were celebrating the Fourth of July with family and fireworks, delegates to the National Education Association's Representative Assembly in New Orleans were debating whether to publicly oppose the Obama administration's central education initiatives.
Avista: River recreation resumes
Avista is advising Spokane River users that river recreation is now permitted in the area between the Spokane Street Bridge and the Post Falls Dam. River volumes have dropped sufficiently to allow the spill gates at the dam to be closed.
Speak up: Are these songs patriotic?
Good job parade revelers!
Ed corridor plans moving forward
COEUR d’ALENE — The city of Coeur d’Alene will consider a pair of items tied to the education corridor project during a City Council meeting at 6 tonight in the Community Room of the public library.
Saturday, celebrate Parks Day
On Saturday, July 10th, enjoy the third annual Parks Day Celebration. It will begin with a free pancake breakfast at Sunshine Meadows Park at 9 a.m. There will also be an inflatable castle, a bicycle safety course (coordinated by Safe Kids of Kootenai County, Safe Routes to Schools, the CdA Ped/Bike Committee, and State Farm Insurance), free helmets, Art on the Edge, Bubbles the Clown, horseshoes, volleyball, tetherball, and informational booths. Fiddlers Arvid Lundin and Dave Beach will entertain you, and the Kootenai County Dog Park Association will hold a dog contest. In addition, there will be balloons, sack races, HAM radio demonstrations, and the CdA Rock School will hold a concert with students of all ages playing rock music.
County gathering planning dept. complaints
Since the town meeting in April when members of the community aired grievances to the Kootenai County commissioners about issues with the county Building and Planning Department, the officials are starting to take action.
James Philip Christensen, 90
James P. “Bud” Christensen, age 90 of Coeur d'Alene passed away Saturday morning July 3 in Post Falls. He was born and raised in Idaho Falls, the son of Albert James and Nellie (Muchall) Christensen. Following graduation from Idaho Falls High School in 1938, Bud attended the College of Idaho for one year before matriculating to the University of Idaho as an engineering student. While at U of I, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.
James Calvin Brown, 79
James Calvin Brown passed away due to heart failure June 8, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. He was 79 years old. Born December 29, 1930, in Seattle, Washington, to Emitt and Sadie (Beito) Brown, Jim lived most of his life in Spirit Lake, Idaho. There he attended school, participated in athletics and graduated in 1950. Jim married Marilyn Dulcie Price on March 3, 1951, and during their happy marriage of nearly 50 years, they raised a family of five children. Marilyn passed away June 6, 2000.
Legals July. 6, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 08-0086585 Title Order No. W831928 Parcel No. R-2050-004-002-0 The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, on 10/18/2010 at 11:00 am, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 04/30/2007 as Instrument Number 2096964000, and executed by AMANDA S CREELY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND PAUL R BURRUSS JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), in favor of COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, 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: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, DEERFIELD SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS, PAGES 376, 376A AND 376B, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purpose of compliance with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of, 7000 W LEGACY DR , RATHDRUM, ID 83858-6895 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 a 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 that certain Deed of Trust. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due 03/01/2009 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 6.125% 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 $173,187.10, 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: 06/07/2010 Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 80028-1821 PHONE: (800) 281-8219 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. Successor Trustee /S/ Vanessa Horton ASAP# 3600356 Legal 10158 June 15, 22, 29, 2010 July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5
Free agent fireworks could come this week
NEW YORK - From Cleveland to Chicago, South Florida to the New York area, it was a mostly quiet Fourth of July in the NBA.
Celebrate Parks Day is this Saturday
Landings Park dedication takes place at 5 p.m.
This Saturday enjoy the third annual Parks Day Celebration. It will begin with a free pancake breakfast at Sunshine Meadows Park at 9 a.m. There will also be an inflatable castle, a bicycle safety course (coordinated by Safe Kids of Kootenai County, Safe Routes to Schools, the CdA Ped/Bike Committee, and State Farm Insurance), free helmets, Art on the Edge, Bubbles the Clown, horseshoes, volleyball, tetherball, and informational booths.
Warrants July 5, 2010
Felonies
'Patriotism and love of country'
Veterans, troops draw biggest cheers at American Heroes Parade
COEUR d’ALENE — The American Heroes Parade on Sunday had National Guard troops, veterans, former prisoners of war, and Coeur d’Alene Tribal veterans.
A new 'Little Ice Age' may be waiting in the wings
Weather Gems
One of our Harris-Mann Climatology clients, a farmer in southern Manitoba, believes that we're already in the initial stages of a new 'Little Ice Age.'
Lumbermen finish strong at wood bat tournament
COEUR d'ALENE - Austin Kiefer and Jason Pattis had three hits in each game as the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen beat Rainier (Wash.) Legion 15-1 and the Pullman Patriots 8-4 to wrap up pool play in the Senior Division of the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Wood Bat Tournament on Sunday at McEuen Field.
Stateline Results July 5, 2010
Wednesday Night Fever
Power ends Penske jinx
Aussie wins from the pole at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Say goodbye to the Penske jinx at Watkins Glen International.
Johnson stays with Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) - All-Star guard Joe Johnson had agreed to a maximum contract to stay with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent said Sunday.
Indians overtake Boise in 8th
SPOKANE - Jurickson Profar and Jared Hoying had eighth-inning RBIs to lift the Spokane Indians over the Boise Hawks 4-2 in Northwest League baseball Sunday night before 6,835 at Avista Stadium.
Rafa's back on top
Nadal beats Berdych for 2nd Wimbledon, 8th grand slam title
WIMBLEDON, England - Rafael Nadal looked like a guy who absolutely couldn't wait to get out there, clutching his racket and hopping in place near the entrance to Centre Court before the Wimbledon final.
The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg July 5, 2010
Stars fade, waiting on new ones
Tiger Woods struggles anymore just to play the weekend. On this big weekend, Roger Federer isn't playing at all.
In Cliff the Mariners trust
Seattle rolls behind southpaw again; Lee, Ichiro named to AL All-Star team
DETROIT - Cliff Lee was poised to become the first pitcher in two years to have four straight complete games.
A garden 30 years in the making
Ed and Tina Hood’s Dalton Gardens showcase backyard is part of Sunday’s Garden Tour
Tina Hood pointed to different patches of her lawn as she described how it looked when she and her husband first settled there.
Hunter's banner night lifts Angels
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
Liquor sales continue climb
State estimates 2-percent hike; Post Falls store is No. 1 in sales
POST FALLS - The doors of the state liquor store on Seltice Way next to the White House Grill may as well have just been kept propped open on Friday.
Found Images - July 3
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Legals July. 5, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On Thursday, the 30th day of September, 2010, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. of said day at Alliance Title & Escrow, 1270 Northwood Center Ct., Coeur d'Alene, in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Charles W. Fawcett, as Successor Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 8 BLOCK 6, TREATY ROCK ESTATES SECOND ADDITION "SHENANDOAH", ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK I OF PLATS AT PAGE 86, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. The Successor 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 Successor Trustee has been informed that the street address of 2740 N. Wickiup Dr., Post Falls, Idaho, 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 CAMERON L. PICKLES, an Unmarried Man, Grantor, to Charles W. Fawcett, Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., recorded June 29, 2007, as Instrument No. 2108239000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho; and assigned to the IDAHO HOUSING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on June 29, 2007, as Instrument No. 2108240000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT HE IS, OR IS NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due, monthly installment payments under the Deed of Trust Note dated June 28, 2007, in the amount of $1,082.00 each, for the months of December, 2009, through May, 2010, inclusive; and for each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reimbursement. All delinquent payments are now due, plus accumulated late charges, plus any costs or expenses associated with this foreclosure. The accrued interest is at the rate of 5.80% per annum from November 1, 2009. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $149,481.12, plus accrued interest at the rate of 5.80% per annum from November 1, 2009. DATED This 1st day of June, 2010. CHARLES W. FAWCETT, a Member of the Idaho State Bar, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Legal 10117 June 21, 28, 2010 July 5, 12, 2010
Sunday, July 4
AID IN DYING: Not a one-sided story
I hope the Press spends as much time finding or printing opinions For AID in Dying rather than the many comments made in Wednesday news. How is it all these people from other states are commenting on Tucker’s presentation? Are they reading the Press every day, did they attend the presentation? Looks very suspicious. And comments that give no proof of patients being talked into doing this for money sake. The Oregon law around this is very careful about the implementation.
TILLMAN: Here's how to honor him
Honor Pat Tillman this August by watching the documentary that exposes the government cover up surrounding his death. Call the local theaters and request they carry this film.
RADICALS: Look out for the left
This letter is in response to the letter written by Cecil Kelly titled “RADICALS: Beware their impositions.” The author starts off by stating the definition of Treason, then tries to link it to the “radical right” and how they “demand we elect their candidates or they will use violence to impose their values on us.” Cecil then goes on to write a list of crazy claims regarding the right and the beliefs they will impose on the public. Most of them are laughable and like most liberals, completely untrue and unfounded in reality. I would like to present a list of things you can expect Cecil’s party to impose on us, and unlike Cecil’s list, mine is true and founded in facts.
PARKING: Agreement sets bad precedent
Several months ago, the city of Coeur d’Alene could find no way to preserve a business that had existed at the edge of the park for well over 10 years. The opinion was there could be no commercial enterprise on City property. Of course, I’m sure there will be such activity in the same park when the city wants there to be: Art in the Park for instance.
Serena makes it 13
Williams doesn't lose a set en route to fourth Wimbledon title, 13th major
WIMBLEDON, England - Getting set to accept her latest Wimbledon trophy, Serena Williams lifted both arms and held aloft 10 fingers. Then, raising only her right hand, she wiggled three more fingers, bringing the total count to 13.
Northwest Notes July 4, 2010
NIC putting on beach
Gardner's 1st slam powers 11-run 3rd
By The Associated Press
North Idaho man may change plea
LEWISTON (AP) - A North Idaho man named a person of interest in his estranged wife's disappearance has pleaded innocent to unlawful firearms possession in a separate case - but that could change.
Nation Briefs July 4, 2010
Arrests linked to Calif. police attacks
Idaho Briefs July 4, 2010
Singer Carole King puts Idaho ranch back on market
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 4, 2010
Inside story on LeBron, Wade, Bosh
The rumors may have indeed been true.
Giant oil skimmer being tested in Gulf
NEW ORLEANS - Gulf of Mexico cleanup crews working to block millions of gallons of oil from reaching land may soon have a giant on their side, if a weekend test of a new skimmer goes well.
Nichols sparks Indians
PASCO, Wash. - Brett Nichols hit a two-run home run to ignite a four-run third inning as the Spokane Indians defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils (8-7) 6-3 in front of 3,705 on Saturday night in Northwest League baseball action at Gesa Stadium.
Two hurt in crash near Fighting Creek
Two Spirit Lake residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on U.S. 95 near the Fighting Creek Store, the Idaho State Police said.
Remembering Steve McNair
Today marks one-year anniversary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vince Young knew exactly what he wanted to wear for Jeff Fisher's charity softball game.
Gove helps Hayden Red to district tourney win
AGE 9-10
At least 220 dead in oil explosion
Tanker truck overturns, burning roadside shacks
SANGE, Congo - A tanker truck hauling fuel on a rural eastern Congo highway overturned, gushing oil and exploding in a massive fireball that killed about 220 bystanders, including many who had been watching the World Cup in flimsy roadside shacks, officials and witnesses said Saturday.
Notices July 4, 2010
TUCK, Harley Hamilton Sr., 85, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Yakima, Wash. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Is there cooking help on the Web?
Dear PropellerHeads: I'm not much of a cook, and I really struggle with cookbooks that list ingredients or tools I've never heard of. Is there help for me on the Web?
King Kong back at Universal Studios
Attraction features giant gorilla in 3-D
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Over two years ago, a fire ravaged the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, turning several famous outdoor sets into ashes and apparently setting iconic giant gorilla King Kong free. At least, that's how the fact-meets-fantasy story line goes in "King Kong 360 3-D," an immersive addition to the studio tour that opened July 1.
Bayview Daze a centennial celebration
BAYVIEW - The colors red, white and blue were shown proudly all around town Saturday during the Bayview Daze street parade.
Why does the fire truck driver's seat not have an air tank?
Question of the Month: (June/July 2010)
Harvick wins wild race at Daytona
SPRINT CUP
Why people want independent financial advisers
A new perception has taken hold: "independent" is better.
Faith vs. Fourth
July 4 falling on a Sunday forces some to choose between church, parade
Passions tend to run high for two things in a conservative area: Patriotism and religion.
Debt crisis pushes Europe toward economic reforms
MADRID - In the ashes of Europe's debt crisis, some see the seeds of long-term hope.
Cade lifts Lums past Eagle
COEUR d'ALENE - Matt Cade hit an RBI double in the fifth inning to push the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen past the Eagle Vipers 4-3 on Saturday night at McEuen Field in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Wood Bat tournament.
Hope you have a rootin' tootin' Fourth
My Garden Path
Happy Fourth of July to all of you! It looks like summer has finally arrived. After getting torrential rain on the official first day of summer, June 21, I was beginning to wonder if we were going to see any warm weather this year.
Briefs July 4, 2010
W Idaho fireworks blast injures 3 firefighters
Economic upswing stifled by lack of hiring
Jobs not growing fast enough for big rebound
WASHINGTON - A second straight month of lackluster hiring by American businesses is sapping strength from the economic rebound.
Randal Hardy: From the ground up
IN PERSON
Drill, baby, drill means something entirely different to Timberline Resources Corp. The small mining exploration company based in Coeur d'Alene is reaping profits from record prices of precious metals, but not from its own mines - yet.
Crush splits, remains in regional title hunt
DENVER - The Coeur d'Alene Crush under-16 softball team split games on Saturday, defeating the Nebraska Flash 6-4 and falling to Miner's Gold of Riverside, Calif., 2-1 to remain in the hunt with six other teams for a regional championship at Hillside Park.
Esterline expands
Keyboard maker cuts ribbon on 54,000-square-foot addition
COEUR d'ALENE - One of North Idaho's most consistent employers unveiled to the public its newly expanded production facility on Wednesday, and optimism was obvious.
Court sides with Schwarzenegger on minimum wage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A state appellate court on Friday sided with the Schwarzenegger administration in its attempt to temporarily impose the federal minimum wage on tens of thousands of state workers.
Top 10 superfoods for women
How to best meet your unique health needs.
Verlander gets back at M's in big way
After previous struggles, Detroit ace baffles Seattle
DETROIT (AP) - Justin Verlander lost to the Mariners twice this year. This time, he had one of his best outings of the season.
Together we stand for a strong USA
Editor's note: In what has become a Fourth of July holiday tradition, we're reprinting one of this newspaper's most popular editorials.
Books on how to buy, improve, green
A home is one of the biggest investments you'll make, so it's natural that you want to read up on how to get the most for your money.
Mendoza helps Team Idaho triumph
POCATELLO - Coeur d'Alene High grad Cade Mendoza caught a touchdown pass for the game's first score, and Team Idaho went on to beat Team Treasure Valley 22-0 in the Idaho all-state 11-man football game Saturday at Holt Arena.
Have fun at work
In his book "The 13 Secrets of Power Performance," author and trainer Roger Dawson tells the story of a meeting between two iconic figures in the restaurant industry: Tom Monaghan, CEO and founder of Domino's Pizza, and Ray Kroc, CEO of McDonald's.
Public has a right to know
The Linotype
California State University, Stanislaus, has been an interesting news item the past week or so. The College Foundation engaged Sarah Palin as a fundraising speaker; tickets started at $500, a mite high for students and probably faculty budgets. Both the university and the foundation have refused to release the fee for Palin's speech, claiming the foundation is exempt from public records regulations.
Are we there yet?
Pending end of tax cuts has some worried about recession looming into 2011
COEUR d'ALENE - Welcome to limbo. Not the party game, though political parties may seem to be making sport of it.
AID IN DYING: Key is the conversation
In June Chris Carlson wrote a strongly worded opinion piece in the Coeur d’Alene Press. It was titled LEGALIZED MURDER, INC, IS ON THE HORIZON. The subject is physician assisted death, or aid in dying for dying people.
We win again!
You have probably read by now, that the deadline to extend the tax credit was extended in the 11th hour to Sept. 30. This is not an extension that allows buyers to gain a credit by buying before then, instead it protects those who had accepted offers by April 30 from losing the credit because transaction complications delayed their closings. Those in a panic over losing their dreams of owning a home can heave a sigh of relief.
Mortgage rates drop, foreclosures rise
WASHINGTON (AP) - The sale of foreclosed properties in Idaho increased in the first three months of this year, as banks started foreclosing on homes whose owners had defaulted on their loans.
Judith Ann Meredith, 63
Judith Ann Meredith of Salem, Ore., was killed Sunday, June 27, 2010, in a tragic automobile accident while returning from visiting with friends at the Oregon coast. She was 63.
Saturday, July 3
Johnson's wild pitch in eighth sinks Indians
PASCO, Wash. - Dustin Garneau scored on a wild pitch by Spokane relief pitcher Kevin Johnson in the eighth inning and the Tri-City Dust Devils defeated the Spokane Indians 3-2 in front of 2,458 at Gesa Stadium in a Northwest League baseball game Friday night.
Cyberbullying program Friday
Kootenai Alliance for Children and Families hosts its quarterly Lunch and Learn from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 9 on the subject of cyberbullying.
Jeremy London seeks injunction against family
LOS ANGELES - Jeremy London asked a court Wednesday to issue an injunction preventing his mother and brother from giving interviews that the actor claims are hurting his reputation and career.
Super 1 opens Sandpoint store
State-of-the-art facility employs 107, is open around the clock
SANDPOINT - Angel Raymond is in charge of checking new inventory and making sure all prices are logged into the system.
Outfitter: Four North Idaho wolves killed
Animals shot during special hunt arranged by Fish and Game
LEWISTON (AP) - Two wolves were killed in North Idaho and two others were likely killed in the last month as part of a state plan to reduce wolf populations to protect elk in the Lolo Wildlife Management Zone, an outfitter says.
Prairie splits to open wood bat tourney
SPOKANE - The Prairie Cardinals split games in the opening day of the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Wood Bat tournament, defeating the Meridian Rangers 11-3 and falling 9-3 to Kennewick on Friday at Hart Field.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT July 3, 2010
In it to win it from the start to the end
More than 400 teams were crowned champions at the 21st Hoopfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament last Sunday in downtown Spokane.
Idaho jobless rate declines
COEUR d'ALENE - The Idaho unemployment rate has declined, but so did the statewide labor force with thousands of workers poised to exhaust their jobless benefits.
All-state prep football games set for today
POCATELLO - The Idaho high school all-state football games, for graduating seniors, are scheduled for today at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University.
Notices July 3, 2010
CREEL, Carol Ann, 76, of Coeur d'Alene, died July 1, 2010, at Coeur d'Alene Homes. Born Dec. 6, 1933, in Long Beach, Calif. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel.
Breaking the law
Many citizens have no problem lighting illegal fireworks on the Fourth
COEUR d'ALENE - Christopher Goodwin and Josh Shaw plan to break the law on Sunday.
Berdych lone man between Nadal and No. 8
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Rafael Nadal knows exactly where he was, of course, on the first Sunday of July 2009, the only time in the past five years that the Wimbledon men's final went on without him.
Crush U16 wins twice at regionals
DENVER, Colo. - The Coeur d'Alene Crush under-16 team concluded pool play 4-0 to advance into the gold bracket of the 167-team regional tournament Friday.
Backward bound
A restored fire truck owned by Fred Harris, Harris Dean Insurance, will lead the Backward Parade down Sherman Avenue this Sunday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Struggling Phillies still taking their lumps
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pounds, Bayley win at junior golf tourney
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - Alex Pounds of Coeur d'Alene and Derek Bayley of Rathdrum won their age groups at the Idaho Junior Golf Association District 4 tournament, which concluded Friday at MeadowWood Golf Course.
Discharge fight continues
POST FALLS - Kootenai County agencies that discharge wastewater into the Spokane River aren't giving up in their fight for equal treatment with the Spokane River cleanup plan.
Four killed as USAID compound is attacked
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Taliban suicide attackers stormed a four-story house used by an American aid organization in north Afghanistan on Friday, killing four people before dying in a fierce, five-hour gunbattle with Afghan security forces.
Legion case appears headed to court
POST FALLS - It appears that a lawsuit alleging Post Falls American Legion officers haven't maintained open books, wrongfully suspended some members and ran an illegal election is headed to court.
Verlander gets back at M's in big way
Substitute Kelly fills in nicely for injured slugger
DETROIT (AP) - With the Tigers' biggest star out of the lineup, Max Scherzer pitched like one himself.
Jobs report adds to economic fears, Dow drops
NEW YORK - A disappointing jobs report sent stocks falling Friday and gave the Dow Jones industrial average its longest losing streak since the worst days of the financial crisis.
Launch, beach closed for 4th
Dam's gates remain open to spill extra water
POST FALLS - There will be no boat launching and swimming at Q'emiln Park for the Fourth of July, typically one of the park's busiest days of the year.
Stoudemire looking at life after Suns
Amare Stoudemire is out of Phoenix and headed to New York — for a meeting.
Temperatures blamed for fish deaths
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has received a number of reports about dead fish in Spirit and Blanchard lakes during the past week.
Records July 3, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Bodies recovered from crash site
KALISPELL, Mont. - Teams recovered the bodies of two Missoula men and two Kalispell newspaper reporters from the site of a small plane crash Thursday as federal investigators began to look at piecing together what happened.
Steel on steel, help make it real!
During my life I have been involved with many worthwhile causes: anti-war rallies, world peace gatherings, natural disaster fundraising and community projects. Giving service has been important to me, but life has taught me that no issue is more important than one that affects your family, friends and your community. This may sound selfish, until you realize our society has evolved from thousands of communities throughout our nation, all with a plan to make our life better.
Gulf Coast expects slow Fourth of July
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - Fireworks displays have been canceled. White-sand beaches that should be crowded with sunbathers are instead dotted with cleanup workers, booms and sand-sifting equipment. Normally packed hotels are trying to fill rooms ahead of what is a crucial weekend for beach businesses.
Google buys ITA
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer more of the airline reservations booked on the Web.
Shock edge Arizona
Top-ranked Spokane notches seventh straight victory
SPOKANE - Alex Teems recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter to help the Spokane Shock secure their seventh straight victory, 37-36 over the Arizona Rattlers in Arena Football League action Friday night before 10,268 at Spokane Arena.
House approves education measure
Initiatives would create $10 billion fund to avert teacher layoffs
COEUR d'ALENE - House Democrats in Washington, D.C., approved a measure Thursday that would divert $800 million from President Barack Obama's education reform initiatives to help create a $10 billion fund to avert educator layoffs in the nation's struggling public school districts.
Murder suspect arrested in Sagle
Brian Cole accused of killing his wife in Portland in 2008
SANDPOINT - An Oregon man who relocated to Sagle after his wife disappeared more than two years ago was arrested Thursday and charged with her murder.
Legals July. 3, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Idaho Code 45-1506 Loan No.: 105009002 T.S. No.: 20000.1951 TSG No.: 136283 On 9/10/2010 at 11:00 AM (recognized local time), In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.. In the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Pioneer Lender Trustee Services, as Trustee on behalf of the beneficiary 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: Lot 12, Block B, Fritz Heath Forest Tracts 2nd Amendment, according to the plat recorded in Book "J" of Plats at Page 200, ET SEQ., 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: NNA Blossom Mountain, Post Falls, 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: William J. Bozlee, Jr. and Sandra D. Bozlee, husband and wife, As grantors, To: LandAmerica Lawyers Title, As Trustee, for the benefit and security of bankcda, As Beneficiary, dated 12/30/2005, recorded 1/6/2006, as Instrument No. 2006268, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please Note: The above Grantors are named to comply with section 45-1506(4)(A), ID 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 12/30/2005. THE BALANCE OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST WHICH IS BEING CALLED DUE AND PAYABLE IN FULL AT THE OPTION OF THE BENEFICIARY AS EVIDENCE IN THE NOTE DATED 12/30/2005, AS A RESULT OF THE DEFAULT OF THE PAYMENT THAT BECAME DUE ON 01/15/2010, ALONG WITH LATE CHARGES, FORECLOSURE FEES AND COSTS ANY LEGAL FEES OR ADVANCES THAT HAVE BECOME DUE. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $117,307.34, plus accrued interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum from 10/28/2009. All 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 to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated: May 04, 2010 By: Pioneer Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services Amy L. Bowles, Assistant Secretary Legal 10139 June 12, 19, 26, 2010 July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2
Entertainment Local Briefs for July 2, 2010
Art Spirit Gallery reveals new show
Star power fizzles in 'Knight and Day'
Ticket Stubs
Tom Cruise so desperately wants the action caper "Knight and Day" to be his ticket back to the A-list. Enlisting the bubbly Cameron Diaz for this flirty, globetrotting adventure helps his cause, but the film can't overcome the nagging feeling that we've seen it all before.
Composting primer: how to get started
If helping the environment isn't incentive enough to start composting, consider this: It will save you time and money, too.
Back when movies had style
Is it just me, or is Hollywood almost cartoonish these days in painting a man's virility? An action hero or even Sherlock Holmes isn't worth beans unless he has muscles bigger than his head and a colossal weapon that puts big holes in nameless henchmen. Usually a leading man's endeavors include spectacular car accidents or blowing up buildings.
Indians edge Dust Devils for fifth straight win
PASCO, Wash. - Spokane starting pitcher Zack Osborne gave up one hit in four scoreless innings and the Indians won their fifth straight, a 4-3 victory over the Tri-City Dust Devils in Northwest League baseball action in front of 2,049 at Gesa Stadium on Thursday night.
Records July 2, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
Entertainment Briefs for July 2, 2010
Franklin, Rice team up for Philly musical benefit
Fourth of July kids parade is today in downtown Cd'A
COEUR d’ALENE — Kids, don’t miss the chance to march in a Fourth of July Parade just for you.
Gibson's split turns bitter
LOS ANGELES - Mel Gibson's breakup from Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva was supposed to be a quiet affair, but a confidential settlement and sealed court case haven't kept the former couple's troubles from hitting the spotlight.
Help light the fireworks fuse
The show will go on.
Movers & Shakers July 2, 2010
KMC welcomes Dr. Robert Seeley
An exercise in peace
Harmony Run comes through Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE - "It's a beautiful metaphor for spreading peace and harmony."
Campbell to testify at trial
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Naomi Campbell and actress Mia Farrow will be summoned to testify at former Liberian President Charles Taylor's war crimes trial, addressing allegations Taylor gave the supermodel an uncut diamond at a South African reception in 1997.
Notices July 2, 2010
MAZURIK, Mary Dolores West, 81, died June 27, 2010. Born Dec. 2, 1928, in Chicago. Visitation and Rosary were held Thursday, July 1, 2010. Her funeral Mass and burial will begin at 9 a.m. today, July 2, 2010, both at Mount St. Michael Catholic Church in Spokane. Memorial: www.heritagefunerals.com
Serena reaches third straight final
WIMBLEDON, England - After Serena Williams moved within a victory of her fourth Wimbledon championship and 13th Grand Slam title overall, she was asked to assess the woman she'll face in Saturday's final, little-known Vera Zvonareva of Russia.
Family stunned as car hits dog
Woman claims man was speeding down Third Street
COEUR d’ALENE — Kilo is learning to balance anew.
Travolta Time
Sisters take stage together for first time in ‘Cinderella’
COEUR d'ALENE - Ellen Travolta loves being the evil step-mother in "Cinderella," but there is one problem.
Maximizing their potential
TraffiCorp opens landscaping division
COEUR d'ALENE - Stimulus dollars are working their magic for at least one North Idaho company, but that doesn't mean it's time to kick back and relax.
Job, housing, manufacturing worries hurt stocks
NEW YORK - Stocks began the third quarter with another loss after reports on jobs, housing and manufacturing raised investors' economic worries.
Get to know spunky ground covers
(NAPS)-Ground covers are some of the most versatile plants for your yard. These problem-solving plants can provide color and texture in even the most challenging locations.
Original asphalt decision stands
Paving company must find new site for batch plant
COEUR d'ALENE - The asphalt plant has to go.
Hayden Concert Series to begin
Hayden City Park will be the home of the summer musical series, "Wednesday Night Concerts in the Park."
Economic recovery appears to be slowing
WASHINGTON - Concerns are rising that the economic rebound is stalling, but a strong jobs report today would go a long way toward assuaging those fears.
Jackson to return for one final ride
LOS ANGELES - After just one relaxing week in Montana, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson decided he can handle another season of the NBA grind.
Report: Area crime mixed
Police: Economy a factor in trends, robberies a concern
Explaining crime trends can be about as difficult as getting into the mind of a criminal, police analysts say.
Trademark Mechanical offers small company atmosphere, great quality
After being in the HVAC business for more than 11 years, Tony Marmon, Owner and Operator of Trademark Mechanical Inc., made a careful assessment of the trade itself and the building industry in general. He concluded that he could turn what he was already good at into a business and in 2003 Trademark Mechanical was born.
A fine sand for fireworks
Interstate Concrete and Asphalt steps up to help on the Fourth
It takes 22 yards of fine sand to support the pyrotechnic tubes strategically placed on the massive barge that will hold this year's fireworks display over Lake Coeur d'Alene.
1968 Miss Budweiser returns to Coeur d'Alene
Hydroplane promoting Diamond Cup Regatta, in 4th of July parade
COEUR d'ALENE - Come see her in all her beauty.
Find talent and great service with Waterfalls Northwest
Waterfalls Northwest owner Jason Charter has been preparing for his career since an early age.
'You never forget him' Vigil honors crash victim
Crowd gathers to pay tribute to Brian Williams
COEUR d'ALENE - The Williams family cabin will never have water or electricity.
Tribute to outspoken Americans
During this Fourth of July weekend, we would like to offer the following, as an example of an "American Hero."Tom Akren, whom most will recognize by his many "letters to the editor" within this publication over the years, passed away June 23, at 79 of natural causes. Although Tom's opinions and observations may have sometimes resulted in anger or emotional responses from some in the community, the fact that he participated in speaking out, served to help the community grow.
Diamondbacks fire manager, GM
The Arizona Diamondbacks fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Josh Byrnes on Thursday night.
The Front Row with TIM DAHLBERG July 2, 2010
Step away from World Cup hysteria
I'm done, and you should be, too.
Northwest Notes July 2, 2010
L-C State baseball coach Cheff steps down after 34 seasons
SCHOOLS: Offer Constitution study
Ron Vieselmeyer’s letter of 20 June, with suggestions regarding schools of choice, definitely has has merit and should be taken under consideration. He made reference to the deceptive, misleading interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.
Don't drive and text/cell in Wash.
Troopers of the Washington State Patrol issued nearly 670 citations for cell phone or texting violations between June 10 and July 1.
Jean Ellis Emerson, 72
Jean passed into eternal peace with God, June 2, 2010. She was born in Missoula, Mont., Feb. 3,1938. Jean’s fun-loving, feisty and independent personality began at an early age.
Anna Marie Schindler, 7
June 27, 2003 - June 29, 2010
Dr. Ged Barclay, 90
Charles Gedney Barclay, son of Dr. Alexander and Agnes Barclay, died June 29, 2010. He was born Sept. 20, 1919, in Coeur d’Alene and graduated from the University of Washington and the University of Oregon Medical School. Dr. Barclay also served as a naval officer in both World War II and the Korean War.
Honeysuckle road closure info updated
HAYDEN — Honeysuckle Avenue will remain closed west of U.S. 95 to Hess Street through the end of this month.
Dems rallying for CdA July 4 parade
There’s Dems here too.
Sandpoint welcomes new Super 1 store
Super 1 Foods of Hayden opened its 11th store today in Sandpoint, at Milltown Park. The 54,000 square-foot store on six acres is located at the corner of Boyer Avenue and Larch Street in downtown Sandpoint.
Heavy rain dampens river fun for holiday weekend
Avista is advising Spokane River users that boating and swimming remain prohibited in the area between the Spokane Street Bridge and the Post Falls Dam through the holiday weekend. Last week’s heavy rainfall in North Idaho has resulted in higher than normal flows in the Spokane River and Avista must spill the extra water. Because of the open spill gates, it is not safe to be in the water above the dam and a Post Falls city ordinance prevents river use in that area.
Learn about $2 million bond proposal Thursday
The first public informational meeting on Kootenai County Fire and Rescue's proposed $2 million bond issue will be next Thursday at 6 p.m. at the agency's administration building, 5271 E. Seltice Way, next to the National Guard armory.
Legals July. 2, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: June 1, 2010 File No.: 7037.06728 Sale date and time (local time): October 01, 2010 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: 13538 North Bermuda Grass Lane Rathdrum, ID 83858 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: Stephen O. Watts and Dixie M. Watts, husband and wife Original trustee: Lawyers Title Realty Service Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC Recording date: May 2, 2008 Recorder's instrument number: 2157432000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of June 1, 2010: $260,195.05 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 4, Block 2, Pheasant Run, according to the plat recorded in Book "I" of Plats at Pages 327 and 327A, 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# 7037.06728) 1002.158793-FEI Legal 10133 June 11, 18, 25, 2010 July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1
IDFG to meet in Kellogg July 7-8
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission during a July meeting at the Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg will consider additional methods in taking wolves and other changes to big game rules.
Felix blanks Yanks
NEW YORK - Felix Hernandez threw a wild pitch and handcuffed his catcher for a passed ball in the first inning.
Tan tax starts today
COEUR d'ALENE - It will take a little more green to keep that golden tan beginning today.
Nachbaur named Chiefs coach
SPOKANE - The Spokane Chiefs named Don Nachbaur the organization's 11th head coach in franchise history Wednesday afternoon.
Bullock, James divorce finalized
LOS ANGELES - Sandra Bullock and Jesse James are divorced.
Idaho Community Foundation distributes more than $50,000
COEUR d'ALENE - Alzheimer's patients, the mentally ill and disadvantaged children are just some of the people in Kootenai County who will benefit from more than $50,000 in grants recently disbursed by the Idaho Community Foundation.
Cornerstone Baptist Church to hold Bible Time
Program will be held July 11-16
'Take Time' to view new art
Work at Sherman, 23rd dedicated on Wednesday
COEUR d'ALENE - It's finished - a blend of the past, present and future standing on the corner for every visitor to see.
Movers & Shakers July 1, 2010
Agent earns associate broker designation
Shocked Federer Czechs out
Defending champ bounced in quarterfinals by Berdych
WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer covered his face with both hands, no doubt wishing he were doing anything at that moment other than dissecting his latest earlier-than-expected Grand Slam exit.
Dinner, auction to benefit 1-year-old cancer patient
Fundraiser is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 10
There's still time to help a 1-year-old cancer patient.
No survivors from plane crash
Wreckage spotted by Customs pilot southwest of Dixon, Mont.
KALISPELL, Mont. - The wreckage of a small plane missing since Sunday was found Wednesday afternoon southwest of Dixon.
Fishing to get better with nice weather
Fish Tips
The Coeur d'Alene River is fishing well right now, said Bryan Gregg of Orvis Northwest Outfitters.
Fabulous Fourth by the numbers
In a few days Americans will celebrate our nation's 234th birthday. We'll do so with $212 million worth of domestically produced fireworks and waving some of the $301 million in flags and patriotic banners manufactured here annually (about $3 million in flags come from China).
LeBron leads NBA free agent class
NEW YORK - This summer's biggest show in sports, which kicked off at 9:01 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, comes from a league that won't play for months.
House approves tougher bank rules; Senate vote awaits
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly two years after a Wall Street meltdown left the economy reeling, the House on Wednesday passed a massive overhaul of financial regulations that would extend the government's reach from storefront thrifts to the executive suites of Manhattan.
Hurricane Alex nears Mexico, Texas coasts
SAN FERNANDO, Mexico - Powerful Hurricane Alex neared landfall on Mexico's northern Gulf coast Wednesday, spawning tornados in Texas, forcing evacuations in both countries and whipping up high waves that frustrated oil-spill cleanup efforts and pushed globs of crude onto beaches.
Lots of activities scheduled for upcoming weekend
COEUR d'ALENE - It's full.
Prairie sweeps Trail
POST FALLS - Bryson Smith hit a two-run double in the first game of the Prairie Cardinals' 6-0, 8-6 doubleheader sweep of the Trail Blue Jays (8-13, 3-4 NIL) on Wednesday at Post Falls High.
The trip of a lifetime
Only 62 spots remain for North Idaho chambers' China visit
Last call for the trip to China.
Four mares released on Wild Horse Island
Flathead Lake's Wild Horse Island got four more namesake animals, wild horses delivered from the Ulm area.
Cd'A man identified as fatal ATV crash victim
A Coeur d'Alene man was identified by authorities as the victim in a fatal ATV crash on Tuesday.
Bear, cub euthanized after attacking camper
ST. REGIS, Mont. - A bear that injured a Washington man was trapped and euthanized on Thursday.
Mets avoid San Juan sweep
NATIONAL LEAGUE
IDFG Commission approves Chinook season in Boise River
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday morning, approved a proposed Chinook salmon harvest season in the Boise River.
North Idaho Briefs July 1, 2010
Run for the Berries is set for Timber Days weekend
Records July 1, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Hart ethics panel named
Group will look at lawmaker's income tax case
LEWISTON (AP) - A legislative ethics committee has been appointed to look into whether a state lawmaker who refuses to pay income taxes used his position to get special treatment.
Kagan's confirmation likely
WASHINGTON (AP) - Cruising toward confirmation, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan completed grueling Senate questioning Wednesday, unscathed by Republican challenges on abortion, gays in the military and gun rights while sidestepping partisan debate about GOP-named judges pulling the court to the right.
Group Health to stop covering small businesses
Employers with 50 people or less will no longer receive insurance
COEUR d'ALENE - A Seattle-based health insurance provider's decision to stop covering small employer groups in Idaho will leave 450 people in the Coeur d'Alene and Moscow areas without medical insurance come Jan. 1.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE July 1, 2010
Lake City trainer to be honored
Lake City High's boys basketball team was practicing one morning this past winter, just prior to the 5A Region 1 tournament, when one of the Timberwolf players was injured.
Wedding bells again
White House Events facility available for nuptial ceremonies
COEUR d'ALENE - It's a nice place for a white wedding. Though a day late for June brides, one of the more elegant and at one time popular spots for weddings and other special events is now once again in operation.
Task Force seeks ONeil
The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Leslie Rae ONeil, aka: Leslie Dorland, Leslie Howerton.
Omi swim July 18 at Sanders Beach
The 17th annual Steve Omi Memorial Swim is set for 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 18 at Sanders Beach.
Time for a holiday
Travel increase predicted; study shows Idaho fuel use is up
For the past two Fourth of July holidays, Jessica Jackson and her family have cut travel costs, settling on backyard barbecues.
BALLET: Important teacher left out
A very interesting article regarding Kelsey Piva and her recent invitation to train with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow Russia. After digesting the article I was somewhat disturbed to find that her teacher Mrs. Ceci Klein was not mentioned at all. Considering that Ceci taught Ms. Piva everything she knows about ballet from the age of 7 to the present I couldn’t help but wonder why Mrs. Klein was not mentioned.
FIRE DISTRICTS: Look out for consolidation
Beware Citizens of Worley, Spirit lake, Timberlake and Hauser Fire Districts. There is a move underway to consolidate all the fire districts in the county into one. This would move all the assets to the most populated areas and increase the EMS and Fire response time to rural areas.
OBAMA: Prepare for lurking taxes
Thank you Nancy Pelosi, now that Obamacare is law, we can see some things that were purposefully withheld from the public view during the one-party Obamacare Congressional attack. For example, details of a new tax for selling your home is now clearly spelled out in the law for all to witness.
DOGS: Leash 'em or risk losing 'em
Another summer and still no change. What was I thinking? Apparently, the children, community, yards and other pets are not in consideration when IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS ALLOW their dogs to run LEASH FREE.
SPILL: Financials even more urgent
Do you see the apparent fervor this government displays pursuing BP? Do you wonder why the same vigor is not used in the financial fiasco? Additionally, the BP affair was at least partially accidental, whereas the financial problem is the result of decades of shrewd and asocial manipulations.
KELLY: Liberals lose logic debate
I’m actually still chuckling a little over Cecil Kelly III’s recent letter to the editor about “radicals.” It amazes me that people still fall for the rhetoric Progressives use to bash American conservatives and patriots and not only do they fall for it they repeat it verbatim. I’ve come to realize that many, many, many of the arguments used by the left are nothing more than tactics to incite emotion.
SHOLEH: Republic a worthy example
Sholeh, what the heck are you talking about? When I first read the piece “Democracy requires civic engagement” I simply dismissed it. What prompted me to respond was my wife bringing it up saying it made no sense.
PARADE: Tea Party extends invitations
I would appreciate the opportunity to clear up a misconception that some have regarding the Tea Party. Nationwide, the groups are truly grassroots. Having said that, now I speak only for the Tea Party Patriots of North Idaho.
NIC: Teaching Hypocrisy 101
The “For Whom the Bell Tolls” editorial on 6/30/10 was revelating. While we are on the brink of a depression, people are losing their livelihoods, their homes, their dreams. We are all trying to do our part to survive. This includes paycuts and concessions to benefits. With what is left, we help those that have suffered most.
NIC: Arrogance continues unabated
Let me thank the CDA Press for such an insightful editorial regarding the machinations of the NIC Trustees and its President’s recent pay raise. Such wonderful pay she does make for running a junior college in Northern Idaho. You know how accurate you are by how loud they squeal, and you have really hit the target on this one. The arrogance of that institution towards the public in this county in so many matters is shameful, and you have really highlighted their latest blunder by publishing exactly what they gave you .... and then you take grief for it!
NIC: Teachers footing the bill
Priscilla Bell, the Leona Helmsley of NIC. In a capricious twist of fate, the very same teachers who are taking cuts in pay and benefits are funding Ms. Bell’s increases through their property taxes. Hubris comes to mind.
NIC: Trustees aren't getting it
Mike Patrick’s editorial on June 30 entitled “For whom the Bell tolls” was wonderfully written and is right on the mark!
Hate a noisy Fourth? Don't call the police
COEUR d’ALENE — Neighbors upset with illegal fireworks going off next to their bedroom window on the Fourth of July might just have to wait it out rather than report the violation to police.
Peace timeline unfolding tonight
A timeline exhibit celebrating moments of peace from 1850 to 2010 will be unveiled at 6 tonight at the Human Rights Education Institute, 414 1/2 Mullan Ave.
Asphalt plant gets county OK
At long last, a decision.
PF Legion controversy at standstill
Mum's the word in the battle over open financial books and request for a new election of officers at the Post Falls American Legion. The controversy comes as the state Legion convention featuring state and national officials comes to town next week.
Legals July. 1, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On October 5, 2010, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. of said day at the office of bankcda, 912 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d'Alene, in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Charles R. Dean Jr., as Successor Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as: That portion of Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3, Township 50 North) Range 5 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho, described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northwest corner of said Section 3; thence East along the North line of said Section 3, 1,146.3 feet; thence South to a point on the South line of U.S. Highway No. 10, as conveyed to the State of Idaho by Right of Way-Deed recorded November 15, 1940 in Book 115 of Deeds at Page 456, records of Kootenai County, Idaho, being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING for this description; thence South to an iron pin on the North side of the Coeur d'Alene, Spokane and Palouse Railway right of way; thence Easterly along said right of way to the Westerly line of the right of way of the Northern Pacific Railway; thence Northerly along the West line of the right of way of the Northern Pacific Railway to the South line of U.S. Highway No. 10; thence West along said U.S. Highway No. 10 to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT any portion thereof which lies within the Right of Way of Interstate 90 Highway. The Successor 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 Successor Trustee is informed that the property does not have a street address, but is commonly known as 414 - 420 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls, Idaho. 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 Treaty Rock, Inc., Grantor, to Charles R. Dean, Jr., Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of bankcda, as Beneficiary, dated May 5, 2008, and recorded on May 7, 2008 as Instrument No. 2158145000, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT IT IS, OR IS NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due monthly installment payments under the Note secured by said Deed of Trust for the months of March 2010 through May 2010 in the sum of $7,475.68 each plus late fees in the sum of $2,174.53. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated: June 2, 2010 Charles R. Dean, Jr., a Member of the Idaho State Bar, Successor Trustee State of Idaho } County of Kootenai } On this 2nd day of June 2010, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Charles R. Dean, Jr., known to me, or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be, the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same. Patricia L. Fleming My Commission Expires: September 24, 2014 Legal 10116 June 10, 17, 24, 2010 July 1, 2010
