Monday, May 31
Warrants May 31, 2010
Felonies
Kurt Busch wins to sweep Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. - It was only fitting to have Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi cars chasing each other for a victory in a Memorial Day weekend race.
Coeur d'Alene woman injured in Hwy. 53 crash
A 21-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 53 at Prairie Avenue on Sunday, Idaho State Police said.
Sports Briefs May 31, 2010
Golf
Sky-high success at Stueckle Sky Center
BOISE (AP) - The Stueckle Sky Center was supposed to upgrade Boise State's most visible athletic facility, generate revenue for athletics and academics and become one of the most popular event locations in town.
Weatherwise, Greenland is no 'Camelot'
The June 2010 issue of National Geographic Magazine has a very interesting, in my opinion, article entitled, "Greenland, Ground Zero for Global Warming."
Accepting the challenge
Coeur d'Alene High grad participates in Army's Best Ranger Competition
FORT BENNING, Ga. - Part of being a Ranger in the United States Army is accepting the challenge to be the best. When the opportunity of being the best of the best came in the form of an Army competition, the challenge was too good to pass up for the son of a Rathdrum woman.
Venus loses; Henin ousts Sharapova
PARIS - So much for the thought that this might be the year Venus Williams would make a strong showing at the French Open.
M's lose on another walk-off HR
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Angels manager Mike Scioscia really enjoyed Sunday's game - not only Howie Kendrick's winning three-run homer, but the way his teammates celebrated on the field.
Bases aim for new combat jets
Economic windfall will follow deployment of F-35s
BOISE - The new F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter is tardy, billions over budget and the roar of its jet engine could eclipse the older planes it's due to replace.
Idaho Briefs May 31, 2010
S. Idaho man in custody after shooting
Please honor this Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day was inaugurated in 1868 by Gen. John A. Logan.
Idaho CEOs get pay increases
BOISE (AP) - Pay increases for CEOs at Idaho's top 12 companies whose stock is publicly traded increased an average of 12 percent in 2009.
Berger to lead fireworks fundraising
COEUR d'ALENE - Debbie Berger has been named the community fireworks fundraiser coordinator on behalf of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce for 2010.
A little help at the end
Franchitti takes advantage of crash on final lap to win at Indy for 2nd time
INDIANAPOLIS - One lap to go, running on empty and someone bearing down on his tail.
Entertainment Briefs May 31, 2010
Diana's daring black dress goes on the block
Lumbermen split at Missoula tourney
MISSOULA, Mont. — Matt Cade singled down the left-field line with the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the eighth inning, scoring Austin Kiefer and giving the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen a 4-3 victory over the Helena Senators at the Dale Dahlgren Memorial Day “AA” tournament on Sunday.
The Front Row with Jim Litke May 31, 2010
Kanaan best driver not to win at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS - He crashed twice trying to qualify, then started dead last in a car put together with so many spare parts it should have been sponsored by Pep Boys.
Lot owners asked to remove seasonal items
POST FALLS - Post Falls will begin its spring cleanup at Evergreen Cemetery the second week in June.
School lunches may 31, 2010
Coeur d'Alene School District
PF parade application deadline looms
POST FALLS - The final application deadline for the Post Falls Days Parade has been extended to Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Recovery fundraiser set for Saturday
Fun for the whole family.
Over $133K in tree funds awarded to Cd'A
The city of Coeur d'Alene was awarded federal stimulus grant funding to perform public tree maintenance work.
Schioberg earns first marathon win
Aslett captures women's race
COEUR d'ALENE - Hamburg, Germany, native Kjell Schioberg hammered home his first-ever marathon win on Sunday.
Post Falls to hold hearing on SmartCode ordinance
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on the draft SmartCode ordinance that will be used for land use and zoning decisions during future annexations.
Legals May. 31, 2010
Loan No. xxxxxx0074 T.S. No. 1272780-09 Parcel No. 53n03w080750 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On August 26, 2010, at the hour of 11:00am, of said day, at At first american title, 1866 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur D'alene, Idaho, Pioneer Lender Trustee Services Llc, 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 north half of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 8, township 53 north, range 3 west, boise meridian, Kootenai county, idaho. Commonly known as 4308 E Rosemont Dr Athol Id 83801. 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 Franklin L. Howerton and Deborah S. Howerton, Husband And Wife as Grantor, to First American Title, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of National City Mortgage, A Division of National City Bank as Beneficiary, recorded May 04, 2007, as Instrument No. 2097987000, 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 november 1, 2009 of principal, interest and impounds 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 $392,125.37, 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. Pioneer Lender Trustee Services Llc 151 W. Rifleman Street Boise Id 83704 (888)342-2510 Dated: April 23, 2010 Signature/By Pioneer Title Company of Ada County Dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services Llc. R-312095 Legal 9851 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30
VOTE: First learn about candidates
When I opened The Press on Wednesday morning to see who were the primary winners, I was disappointed to see only 22.3% of the voters voted. THIS IS SCARY! The 22.3% of voters controlled the outcome of our primary election.
BILLBOARDS: Video assaults on senses
Is anyone else concerned about the new video billboards cropping up all around us? Not only are they a serious distraction to drivers, but this is scenic Idaho, not Times Square! They are visual pollution.
ARIZONA: Obama snubs the rational
Mr. Odell, I read your letter in the Sunday Press about the president and the Arizona Immigration Bill. You really think he cares what you and I think? It took Arizona to pass the bill — the feds wouldn’t touch it — and he wants these people that the bill is targeting as future votes for himself and his party. I can’t believe there are people out there who don’t see who he really is. He is an organizer and socialist; I would think they mean the same. He wants us under his thumb; he wants us to believe we can’t function without the government. Look at the people who are his advisors. That is scary.
FLAG: Let her fly on June 14
There’s respect for Memorial Day, also the 4th of July. We remember the dearly departed veterans on Memorial Day and celebrate our independence on the 4th of July. In between the two holidays is Flag Day, celebrated every year on the 14th of June.
SIGNS: Know the political landscape
I was amused to have read the item in the Letters section of the Press titled "Signs: Theft can't silence supporter." The very first line Mr. or Mrs. Gary refers to our "Republican" form of government.
ELECTION: All bought, paid for
Everyone is pointing fingers. Don't you know that we have the BEST government money can buy?All of our elected officials are bought and paid for, from the top down.
POLITICS: Heed birdfeeder wisdom
A few nights ago I watched “Ancient Aliens” on the History Channel pertaining to UFOs having been recorded throughout history.
Post Falls woman injured in crash
A 50-year-old Post Falls woman was injured Friday when the pickup truck she was driving left the road and rolled 400 feet down a hillside in Bonner County near Clark Fork, the Idaho State Police said.
House approves tax and spending bill
Long-term unemployment benefits will remain
WASHINGTON - House Democrats on Friday salvaged a bill to continue providing unemployment checks to people out of work more than six months and revive tax breaks popular with families and businesses.
Lakers seeing green
LA takes care of Phoenix, will meet Boston in finals
PHOENIX - Kobe Bryant is again showing the world what postseason greatness can be.
Mortgage rates back near record low
Average 30-year fixed loan sinks to 4.78 percent
WASHINGTON - Turmoil in the stock market and the European debt crisis are making life easier for American homebuyers and families looking to refinance: Mortgage rates are inching closer to a record low.
Community Thanks May 30, 2010
EVENT: Features all things dog
Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton:Exploring the cycle of life's gifts, losses
In Person
SANDPOINT - Ours is a culture that avoids the topic of death. We run from it throughout our lives until, when the inevitable end chapter draws near, it takes on the kind of terrifying significance that only the dark reaches of the unknown can carry.
Sum, sum, summertime is here!
This week two different studies came out that may affect your summertime activities. The first is a policy change from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the largest group of pediatricians in the U.S., OK'ing children as young as 1 beginning swimming lessons. The other was a new study by Consumer Reports about the most effective sunscreens.
Lums open with victory
MISSOULA, Mont. - Mitch Bevacqua went 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs to lead the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen past the Glacier Twins 7-3 in their season opener in the Dale Dahlgren Memorial Day "AA" tournament at Maverick Field.
Weeding out druggies
Workers abusing substances can cost thousands of dollars
POST FALLS - A few hundred dollars spent on drug testing can mean thousands of dollars on the bottom line, says a 34-year veteran of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Ginepri lone US man in 4th round
PARIS (AP) - Saturday did not get off to a particularly auspicious start for Americans in Paris.
Tribe dedicates memorial
Ceremony honoring Coeur d'Alene Tribal 'warriors' blends U.S. military protocols, American Indian traditions
PLUMMER - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe dedicated a new Veterans Memorial on Saturday here to honor veterans who served and protected the United States.
Hawks take wild opener
Little-used Kopecky scores game-winner in third period
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers waged a Stanley Cup opener that was at times wild and sloppy, a high-scoring, up-and-down game with five lead changes and a winning goal from an unlikely hero.
Have fun and remember them
What started out as Decoration Day has evolved into Memorial Day, a solemn yet joyous arrival on the calendar tomorrow.
More Riverstone condos up for auction
COEUR d'ALENE - Once again the depressed market for condominiums means an opportunity for bargains, as another 19 Riverstone condos go up for auction on Saturday, June 5. And once again, the prices will be slashed to around a third of their original asking price.
Downed power lines briefly block I-90
Interstate 90 was blocked in both directions for about 20 minutes Saturday afternoon after power lines fell across the roadway.
Notice May 30, 2010
STEELE, Jane Ann, 53, of Post Falls, died May 22, 2010, of a heart attack after living many years of pain and suffering from MS. Born Jan. 2, 1957, in Carson, Calif. A celebration of Jane's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2010, at New Life Community Church with a potluck to follow at the church.
'People Are Funny' host Linkletter dies
TV personality was 97 years old
LOS ANGELES - Art Linkletter, who as the gently mischievous host of TV's "People Are Funny" and "House Party" in the 1950s and '60s delighted viewers with his ability to get kids - and grownups - to say the darndest things on national television, died Wednesday. He was 97.
The 2 biggest retirement misconceptions
While the idea of retirement has changed, certain financial assumptions haven't.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 30, 2010
Two decades later, Frohlich returns home
Colleen Frohlich nearly became a North Idaho College Cardinal more than 20 years ago.
Obama: Time to honor fallen troops
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than just barbecues and family time, Memorial Day is the chance to honor members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country, President Barack Obama says.
How private is Facebook?
Ask the Propellerheads
Dear PropellerHeads: I keep getting popup messages on Facebook telling me to check my privacy settings. Why?
Halladay throws perfect game, beats Marlins 1-0
MIAMI (AP) — Stoic as always, Roy Halladay’s expression never changed.
Dennis Hopper, creator of hit 'Easy Rider,' dies
Actor succumbed to prostate cancer at his home Saturday
LOS ANGELES - Dennis Hopper, the high-flying Hollywood wild man whose memorable and erratic career included an early turn in "Rebel Without a Cause," an improbable smash with "Easy Rider" and a classic character role in "Blue Velvet," has died. He was 74.
Idaho Briefs May 30, 2010
County questions tribal traffic tickets
Resort bridge reopens
COEUR d'ALENE - Mudgy Moose and Millie Mouse led the way, followed by some area youngsters, as The Coeur d'Alene Resort celebrated the reopening of the Boardwalk Marina bridge.
Walmart makes splashy price cuts
Move pushes other retailers into price wars
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart is counting on $1 ketchup bottles and sub-$4 cases of Coke to get its low-price mojo back.
Working hard for the money, free to do so
You probably know a Realtor or two. You may think they make a lot of money. You probably don't think about how hard they work, they seem to come and go as they please. You probably don't care about the money they invest to attract each client or how many clients come and go without the Realtor ever seeing a paycheck.
Soldiers take care of business
For some, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, a long holiday weekend to head to the beach or fire up the barbecue. I sincerely hope that Americans attach a deeper meaning to this unique holiday.
Shock come on strong in fourth
Third-ranked Spokane rallies past No. 1 Jacksonville
SPOKANE - The third-ranked Spokane Shock outscored the top-ranked Jacksonville Sharks 20-7 in the fourth quarter on their way to a 67-57 Arena Football League win in front of 10,460 on Spokane Tribe Field at the Spokane Arena.
For vacationers, it's another scaled-back summer
ATLANTA - Last Memorial Day, Ronald Dolly spent the long weekend in Miami Beach with two friends. This year, the destination is the same, but the quarters are closer: 11 people, two cars, one hotel room.
World Briefs May 30, 2010
India halts trains after 115 die
Other wolves win
Lake City falls to Timberline in title game
COEUR d'ALENE - No coach, no problem. Filling in for head coach Tom Blanchard, Timberline High assistant coach Alan Morgan helped guide the visiting Wolves from Boise past the Lake City Timberwolves 13-6 in the state boys lacrosse championship game at Coeur d'Alene High on Saturday.
Quiet before the next thrilling rush
It is the Monday morning following the May 14 commencement and the campus is eerily quiet and still. I know there are people here, silently working in their offices. Final grades are due soon, so faculty members are here as well putting the finishing touches on the semester's work. The campus is as beautiful as it was for graduation activities. The grass is green and manicured. The trees and flowers are in full bloom. But, something is missing. There is a void: The students are gone. The campus pulse is slower and calmer. I can almost hear the college collectively exhale and relax, just a bit. We have a moment to savor the change of pace and briefly reflect on the year past.
Some 68 years ago, a prisoner of war
Michael Bibin of Coeur d'Alene survived being a POW in Japan for more than 3 years
COEUR d'ALENE - Michael Bibin, says his wife Lucille, is a talented man, a loving father and a good husband. But he does have one flaw.
Consumers cautious, spending stalls a little
Wallets, purses didn't open as often in April
WASHINGTON - Consumers don't appear confident enough in the economy to open their wallets more freely. Their spending stalled in April. Without stronger job creation and higher pay, people are less likely to up their spending in the months ahead and invigorate the recovery.
Playing too nice in IndyCar?
Unlike other sports, heated rivalries quite rare
INDIANAPOLIS - Dario Franchitti has spent the better part of his career trying to find ways to beat Tony Kanaan.
BP's top kill effort on Gulf oil leak fails
Next attempt will take four days to implement
ROBERT, La. - BP admitted defeat Saturday in its attempt to plug the Gulf of Mexico oil leak by pumping mud into a busted well, but said it's readying yet another approach to fight the spill after a series of failures.
Israel key to mideast nuclear arms ban
UNITED NATIONS - After 15 years, Arab nations finally won agreement from the United States and the other nuclear powers to take the first step toward banning nuclear weapons from the Middle East. Now the next move is Israel's.
Minnick, Labrador campaigns begin
BOISE - Democratic U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick's campaign has spent months and money preparing to square off against Republican Vaughn Ward. They even tracked the Marine reservist's every step along the campaign trail on video.
Morales breaks leg after hitting winner
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Kendry Morales took a leap toward home plate and all of a sudden, a jubilant trip around the bases turned into a deflating trip to the disabled list.
Obama administration extends moratorium
Mining, logging in roadless areas affected
GRANTS PASS, Ore. - The Obama administration Friday extended for another year the moratorium on most logging and mining in millions of acres of remote and rugged backcountry sections of national forests.
Allan R. Derby, 68
As the sun was rising on May 24, 2010, Allan R. Derby, 68, passed away at home with his family by his side after a brave and courageous 12-year battle with cancer.
Saturday, May 29
UI prof targets childhood obesity
COEUR d'ALENE - As a nation the U.S. is not only getting fatter, it's getting fatter at an alarmingly early age. Overweight and obesity in children aged 0 to 5 years is rising for the first time in America's history.
Lee's arm keeps Angels' bats silent
M's match longest win streak of season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Milton Bradley is back in the swing of things and the Seattle Mariners are pleased with the results - particularly the starting pitchers.
Relief in Boston
Celtics close out Magic in 6, earn trip to NBA finals
BOSTON - One title has never been enough. Not for the Boston Celtics. The league's most-decorated franchise avoided the biggest playoff collapse in NBA history and earned a chance to hang an unprecedented 18th championship banner from the rafters, beating Orlando 96-84 on Friday night to eliminate the Magic in six games and advance to the NBA finals.
Library lists writers competition winners
COEUR d'ALENE - The winners of the 2010 Writers Competition at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library were recognized Saturday, May 22, during a ceremony hosted by the Friends of the Library.
DOJ, Arizona officials meet over immigration law
PHOENIX - Justice Department officials told Arizona's attorney general and aides to the governor Friday that the federal government has serious reservations about the state's new immigration law. They responded that a lawsuit against the state isn't the answer.
Hearing postponed on controversial resort proposal
SANDPOINT - Public hearings to consider a proposal to develop a 12,442-acre resort community north of Kelso Lake have been canceled so the developer can provide further information about the project.
A walk through time with veterans
Mural to be dedicated on Monday
POST FALLS - Linda Fabrizius has brought the history of veterans to life. The local artist along with support agencies and organizations on Monday will unveil an 8-by-19 powder-coated steel veterans timeline memorial that will be erected on the city center campus facing Spokane Street. The public is invited to the 1 p.m. ceremony on Memorial Day.
Kane, van Riemsdyk share bond
CHICAGO - Three years ago, a pingpong ball took a fortuitous bounce for the Chicago Blackhawks, almost like a sliding puck, and they came out winners in a lottery that has revived the franchise.
Volcanic eruptions hit Guatemala, Ecuador
GUATEMALA CITY - Explosive eruptions shook two huge volcanos in Central and South America on Friday, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes and disrupting air traffic as ash drifted over major cities.
Attackers strike sect
80 people killed, dozens wounded
LAHORE, Pakistan - Islamist gunmen and a suicide squad lobbed grenades, sprayed bullets from atop a minaret and took hostages Friday in attacks on two mosques packed with worshippers from a minority sect in Pakistan. At least 80 people were killed and dozens wounded.
Heavy rains limit access to famed Walden Pond
CONCORD, Mass. (AP) - Heavy spring flooding has forced authorities to cut summer access by nearly half at Walden Pond in Massachusetts, made famous by author Henry David Thoreau.
Tar balls, promises: Obama visits Gulf Coast
Locals have little positive to say about president's visit
GRAND ISLE, La. - Kneeling to pick up tar balls on an oil-fouled beach and listening to "heartbreaking stories" of loss, President Barack Obama personally confronted the spreading damage wrought by the crude gushing into the Gulf of Mexico - and the bitter anger that's rising onshore.
Movers & Shakers May 29, 2010
American Heroes Parade applications due
Motorcycle course cool - even for us girls
A few months ago, I went to the website Idahostar.org to see about obtaining a motorcycle license in this state by training through this program. There is an initial on line quiz which assesses your experience level and then recommends which course you most likely would need. There are 3 day courses and 1 day courses.
Duck race fundraiser set
A rubber duck race is set for 4 p.m. Monday to benefit the Coeur d'Alene Firefighters Pipes and Drums band.
Cabrera's HRs can't stop A's
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Sweetening Riverstone
Shugar Shack opens close to Regal Cinema
COEUR d'ALENE - At exactly 3:07 p.m. on Friday, weeks of frantic activity yielded the result. "We're open," Susann Marino called out to employees who were still turning away customers at the door of Shugar Shack Chocolatier, even as she hustled about, stocking the shelves with fresh goodies. All day long people had been at the locked door, peering in with anticipation.
How DeWyze won 'American Idol'
Simon Cowell was granted his final wish on "American Idol."
Branson back to defend title
More than 2,000 runners to compete
COEUR d'ALENE - The last marathon Chandra Branson ran, she won.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 29, 2010
Miserable? Well, that's about right
A few weeks ago, Forbes Magazine wrote a story about the most miserable sport cities in America, and Seattle topped the list.
'Diff'rent Strokes' star Coleman dies
42-year-old actor suffered a brain hemorrhage
PROVO, Utah - Gary Coleman, the adorable, pint-sized child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" who spent the rest of his life struggling on Hollywood's D-list, died Friday after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42.
Records May 29, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Science center ready to roll
RATHDRUM - A STAR is being born. Construction on the 20,000-square foot youth STAR (Science, Technology and Research) Center on Highway 41 just north of Rathdrum is slated to start in mid-July.
Seahawks cut LenDale White
League denies report of upcoming 4-game suspension
SEATTLE - The Seahawks unexpectedly waived running back LenDale White on Friday just weeks after the splashy draft-day trade that brought him to Seattle from Tennessee.
Amazing perseverance
Woman overcomes infection, coma, paralysis
Cheryl Lewis has come to have a keen appreciation for the unexpected over the past nine months.
Disposal of contaminated soil questioned
TROY, Mont. - Several people voiced opposition this week to the possibility of burying 35,000-37,000 cubic yards of vermiculate-contaminated soil at the city-owned landfill site 1-1/2 miles southeast of Troy.
Notice May 29, 2010
DERBY, Allan R., 68, died May 24, 2010, at home after a brave and courageous 12-year battle with cancer. Born Jan. 15, 1942, in Elizabeth, N.J. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2010, at the New Life Community Church, 6068 W. Hayden Ave., Rathdrum. Family and friends are welcome at the service and the reception at the Rathdrum City Park Pavilion immediately following the service. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
Stern sentence
Honduran gets 28 years for murder of Tim Wolfe in Cd’A
COEUR d’ALENE — The Post Falls man who shot Timothy I. Williams (Wolfe) in downtown Coeur d’Alene last May was sentenced to up to 28 years in prison on Friday.
School unites to support ill classmate
COEUR d'ALENE - Madison Valentine loves purple. It's the color the 5-year-old's toenails are painted as she lies in a Spokane hospital bed, recovering from major surgery she underwent last week to remove a large tumor from her liver.
Memorial Day ceremonies planned
Here are public Memorial Day events planned for Monday:
Legals May. 29, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Loan No. 0999294747 T.S. No. 201000171-33430 On 08/23/2010 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: The following described premises situated in Kootenai County, Idaho, To-Wit: Lot 3, Block 2, Saddle Ridge Ranch Estates, according to the Plat recorded in Book 1 of Plats, Pages 305 and 305A, 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 14693 N. Saddle Ridge Rd., Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 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 Thor A. Best, a single man, as grantors, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 09/07/2007 and recorded on 09/26/2007, as Instrument No. 2123638000, 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 09/07/2007. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of 494.50, due per month for the months of 11/20/2009 through 4/5/2010, 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 $66,851.68, plus accrued interest at the rate of 7.875% per annum from 10/20/2009. 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: 4/7/10 Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC By: Kara Lansberry, Assistant Trustee Officer ASAP# 3534397 Legal 9933 May 15, 22, 29, 2010 June 5, 2010
Found Images - May 29
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Friday, May 28
A night to 'make magic'
Ballet School of Coeur d'Alene will perform 'Cinderella' Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - Stephen Straub made the trek from Boulder, Colo., to Coeur d'Alene for one reason: The opportunity to be the prince in "Cinderella."
Records May 28, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Entertainment Briefs for May 28, 2010
Elton John to perform in Morocco despite outcry
In Bradley we trust?
Troubled slugger rebounding in Seattle after rocky start
SEATTLE - Milton Bradley arrived in Seattle this winter distrusting the world. Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu could see that. He knew Bradley was joining his eighth team in 10 years. He knew many people saw the mercurial slugger as baseball's bad guy. And after suspensions and repeated run-ins with umpires and his own teams, Bradley himself believed he was fulfilling that bad-boy role.
'Lost' finale defies lazy criticism
This column discusses the series finale of the ABC series "Lost," which aired this past Sunday. Stop reading now if you don't want to be spoiled. Mere hours after the "Lost" series finale, Los Angeles Times television critic Mary McNamara wrote about the episode as if she had never seen the show before. She especially criticized the final 10 minutes, even though she didn't seem to pay attention to what actually happened.
Gulf oil leak is now worst in U.S. history
ROBERT, La. (AP) - As BP labored for a second day Thursday to choke off the leak at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, dire new government estimates showed the disaster has easily eclipsed the Exxon Valdez as the biggest oil spill in U.S. history.
Primary election over, but GOP rift continues
Jorgenson still upset about Rally Right group
COEUR d’ALENE — Phil Hart does not want credit for ousting three-term state Sen. Mike Jorgenson from the District 3 seat.
The case against IB - and a call to action
Drastic times call for drastic measures. I didn't want to but I finally did it and I wonder how many others are thinking about doing it too. After the "Schools of Choice" meeting last week, I removed my child from Hayden Meadows registration rolls for next year because of the contentious International Baccalaureate/Primary Years Programme (IB/PYP.) I did it because...
Movers and Shakers May 28, 2010
SCORE plans summer of workshops
Temps up, gas prices down
Holiday could see more travelers
All right, have it your way. Temperatures are expected to go up and gas prices are coming down for Memorial Day weekend. Press climatologist Cliff Harris said there will be typical scattered showers ahead, but he believes there will be enough clearing on Sunday and Monday to still get outside and enjoy temperatures in the upper 60s to 70s.
Heads or tails, you're elected!
Equal number of votes produces coin flip for committeeman's race
COEUR d’ALENE — The voters decided it’s still undecided, and that means it will come down to a coin toss.
NIC opts to boost budget
Slight tuition hike, 3 percent tax increase approved by board
COEUR d'ALENE - The $37.6 million 2011 operating budget approved Wednesday by North Idaho College trustees means higher tuition and fees for full-time students, and increased taxes for county property owners.
Swap moves indoors to open season
HAYDEN - Too dreary and wet for camping? Maybe the weekend will be a better day for shopping. That was, and still is, the plan at Boom Town Vendor's Market, where what was to be an outdoor swap meet has been moved inside due to the downpours that preceded the Memorial Day weekend.
MacGruber has plot, not a flop
A quick review of past films based on Saturday Night Live sketches turns up a lot of flops: "Ladies Man," "Superstar," "Stuart Saves His Family," "Night at the Roxbury." They usually tend to fall too far toward cheesy or gross, or without enough plot to fill an hour and a half - unsurprising, since they're based on sketches a few minutes long or less.
Court dismisses lawsuit against Brady, Bundchen
NEW YORK - A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by two photographers who said they were shot at by bodyguards of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
Another Cd'A lottery winner
COEUR d'ALENE - Excitement from winning big on Lottery scratch tickets takes many forms. For Ashly Freligh of Coeur d'Alene, the energy of winning fueled a late night drive to Boise to collect $30,000 on Thursday morning.
Entertainment Calendar for May 28, 2010
Tom & Padma Rutley: 6-8 p.m. Calypsos Coffee, 116 E. Lakeside Ave. Cd'A
World Briefs May 28, 2010
Doctor: At least 30 dead in India train derailment
Northwest Notes May 28, 2010
NAIA baseball World Series begins tonight in Lewiston
The Front Row with JIM LITKE May 28, 2010
Blackhawks' kids better than all right
CHICAGO - A kid too young to know whether it was true stood outside the "Madhouse on Madison" an hour before the game wearing a T-shirt that read, "Hockey Never Left Chicago."
'24' Finale: Time runs out for Jack
NEW YORK - How many more ways could Jack Bauer have saved the homeland from a world of terrorists? How many more times could he inflict and suffer injury in round-the-clock cycles? How much can any man take?
Public safety concerns loom
Two bright new faces will join the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners, assuring that change is in the wind.
Impact of new fees debated
Post Falls officials wary of county plan
A long way to go. Despite roughly three years of planning, much remains to be tweaked in Kootenai County's plan for impact-fee funded projects to help accommodate new growth.
'Sex and the City 2': Can 40+ dress fabulous?
NEW YORK - There's a telling scene early in "Sex and the City 2" when 52-year-old Samantha, played by 53-year-old Kim Cattrall, spots a gold, beaded bustier minidress that she thinks will be perfect for a big red-carpet moment.
House approves repeal of gays in military ban
WASHINGTON - The House on Thursday delivered a victory to President Barack Obama and gay rights groups by approving a proposal to repeal the law that allows gays to serve in the military only if they don't disclose their sexual orientation.
Lums young again, itching to get started
Omaha tourney back on Coeur d'Alene's schedule
COEUR d'ALENE - With five players returning to the Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen "AA" American Legion baseball program in 2010, they won't have to wait long to find out if they match up with the best in the nation.
Briefs May 28, 2010
Fire destroys abandoned home
Cd'A chamber backs KTEC levy
COEUR d'ALENE - The effort to build a professional-technical high school to serve three local school districts garnered support Thursday from the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce.
Guns claim kids' lives in both urban, rural areas
CHICAGO - Children in the most rural areas of the United States are as likely to die by gunshot as kids in the biggest cities, a new analysis of nearly 24,000 deaths finds.
Toddler swim lessons get doctors' approval
CHICAGO - The nation's largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against swimming lessons for children younger than 4.
Tea party helps dump Idaho Senate incumbents
BOISE - With the tea party's help, the Idaho Senate may turn more conservative after Tuesday's primary.
Unholy alliance turns into ungodly mess
Leland C. Hanson
Jan. 4, 1921 – May 22, 2010
Jane Ann Steele, 53
Jane went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 22, 2010, of a heart attack after living many years of pain and suffering from MS. Jane was born to Theodore and Doris Chaloux on Jan. 2, 1957, in Carson, Calif., where she spent most of her life.
Legals May. 28, 2010
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION I.R.C.P. 4(b)(3) TO: THEODORE FRANKLIN SISSON, THE ESTATE OF THEODORE FRANKLIN SISSON, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THEODORE FRANKLIN SISSON, JAMES ARTHUR MERRILL, JR., THE ESTATE OF JAMES ARTHUR MERRILL, JR. AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES ARTHUR MERRILL, JR. You have been sued by TERRA McALLISTER and ANGELINA WOODY, the Plaintiffs, in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV-2010-3150. The nature of the claim against you is for QUIET TITLE, regarding real property described as that portion of Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 7, Township 48 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho, lying between Rockford Bay Road and Loffs Road. The foregoing Defendents are named as persons who may claim an interest in the real property described herein. The Plaintiffs' attorney has no personal knowledge of a more particular description of the real property described above, but for purposes of complying with Idaho Code \u00DF 60-113, information concerning the location of said real property may be obtained from the Plaintiffs' attorney at the address and telephone number set forth below. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required fee to the Clerk of the Court at 451 Government Way. P.O.B. 9000. Coeur d'Alene. ID 83816-9000. (208) 446-1180 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiffs' attorney at EDWIN B. HOLMES, POB 569, Hayden, ID 83835-0569, Telephone: (208) 762-0100. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiffs. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 28 day of April, 2010 DANIEL J. ENGLISH KOOTENAI COUNTY DISTRICT COURT By: Susan Reed Deputy Clerk Legal 9835 May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 27, 2010
Post Falls’ title a long time coming
It took one game down in Twin Falls for the Post Falls Trojans to believe they had a chance to win the first state championship in the program’s history.
Notices May 27, 2010
DAVIS, Jeff, 100, of Hayden, died May 26, 2010. Born Nov. 15, 1909, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens. Memorial service will be held in late July. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, is in care of the arrangements.
BP: Effort to plug spill going as planned
ROBERT, La. - BP started pumping heavy mud into the leaking Gulf of Mexico well Wednesday and said everything was going as planned in the company's boldest attempt yet to plug the gusher that has spewed millions of gallons of oil over the last five weeks.
Fish Tips May 27, 2010
Smallmouth bass beginning to bite
Broadsword clears way to run unopposed
COEUR d'ALENE - The results are in. District 2 Sen. Joyce Broadsword was re-elected Tuesday. The Sagle Republican won the three-way primary race with 48 percent of the vote, all but ensuring the incumbent will serve a fourth term. Broadsword, 51, will run unopposed in the November election.
Libby Dam spill test for sturgeon planned in June
KALISPELL, Mont. - A spill test for white sturgeon will proceed at Libby Dam in June, based on recent inflow forecasts for Lake Koocanusa, and an old dispute has resumed over the way the dam will operate this summer.
Cd'A boat show begins today
COEUR d'ALENE - Seasoned boating enthusiasts seeking something different, and those thinking of becoming boaters, can take a close look at what's available for them today through Monday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort boardwalk.
Fighting Back: Magic top Celtics 113-92 in Game 5
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Not ready to go home just yet, the only place the Orlando Magic are headed is back to Boston.
M's sting Tigers with rally
SEATTLE - Mike Sweeney and Josh Wilson took turns crediting the other for a rally that seemed so unlikely from the punchless Mariners.
Entertainment Briefs for May 27, 2010
Rip Torn seeks to resolve Conn. break-in charges
Plenty left for Currie, Piazza
Outgoing commissioners want to finish off comp plan
COEUR d'ALENE - The end of the job might be in sight but there's still plenty to do. As two of Kootenai County's commissioners enter the lame duck stage after losing in Tuesday's primary election, neither plans to fade out quietly, they said. "I'll keep working. Whatever comes down the pipe I work on," said Commissioner Rick Piazza, who will turn over his District 3 seat to Dan Green next January.
Plug-in power
Rare, electric Tesla Roadster to be showcased in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d'ALENE - It looks like a Lotus, sounds like a golf cart, corners like a boomerang, accelerates like a Scud missile, and costs almost as much as a discounted Idaho condominium And from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, the makers of the Tesla Roadster are inviting the public to prove all that for themselves.
Speaker concerned by 'wolving of America'
POST FALLS - Jim Beers believes the wolf controversy will jolt urban centers after all. And, when it does, it won't be pretty. Beers, a retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and wolf expert from Minnesota, told about 50 people attending his talk on "The Wolving of America" on Wednesday that disease-carrying wolves will wander along recreation paths on the outskirts of cities and the diseases will spread to homes through dogs.
Can Mickelson end Woods' reign at No. 1?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It has been 12 years since the creation of the Mark H. McCormack Award, given to the player who has been ranked No. 1 in the world for the most weeks during a calendar year.
Man, 80, helped after boat capsizes
ROSE LAKE - An area man had to swim for safety when his boat tipped over in Killarney Lake Wednesday morning.
'The Varmint Hunter'
Bud Oakland, 85, clears Montana pastures with keen eye, steady hands
PHILIPSBURG, Mont. - As Bud Oakland navigates his silver Honda CR-V over a bumpy, hilly pasture, a few crows circle overhead. Oakland grins a bit and chuckles. "They recognize my rig," he says. "That's the fact. Here comes the killer."
Factory orders and new-home sales rise
WASHINGTON - The economic recovery got a lift in April as orders for large manufactured goods surged while sales of new homes benefited from homebuyer tax credits.
Records May 27, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Cd'A woman wins $50,000 on Idaho Lottery scratch game
Ticket was bought at Super 1 Foods
COEUR d'ALENE - The decision to buy an Idaho Lottery Scratch ticket and play is well, "Elementary." At least for one Coeur d'Alene woman, that decision turned out to be worth $50,000 on Wednesday when she claimed the last top prize on Sherlock Holmes, the Scratch Game.
New border plan similar to Bush's
PHOENIX - President Barack Obama's plan to send as many as 1,200 National Guard troops back to the U.S.-Mexico border quelled demands that he must do more to battle illegal immigration and drug smuggling, but advocates for tougher enforcement say the troops need authority to make detentions.
Tea party helps dump Idaho Senate incumbents
BOISE - With the tea party's help, the Idaho Senate may turn more conservative after Tuesday's primary. Right-leaning Republican candidates ejected four incumbents whose stances on issues including states' rights, taxes and even wolves put them at odds with newly active tea party voters eager to make their presence felt.
Target of bloody raid may have left Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After a slum raid that left nearly 50 people dead in four days of gunbattles, the reputed drug kingpin who was the target may have fled the country, the government said Wednesday.
Psychotherapy smorgasbord
Bill Rutherford opens new office
COEUR d'ALENE - His practice is all about the family, but this time Bill Rutherford is going it alone. Rutherford Education Group is the name of his psychotherapy, healthy weight management, family rebuilding, K-12 tutoring, hypnotherapy, and yes, culinary classes that will begin on June 1.
Zoning dispute with county ends for Hayden Lake couple
Settled. After waiting two years and pouring in tens of thousands of dollars, a Hayden Lake couple has compromised with the Kootenai County Building and Planning Department over a hold-up on their landscaping plan. "I think it looks good. I'm out a lot of money, but you know, it was something I was about ready to cave in on," said Jim Barney on Wednesday.
All lanes on I-90 through Post Falls to open tonight
POST FALLS - Motorists will be able to use both lanes in each direction on Interstate 90 through Post Falls, starting tonight, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Ten charged in drug bust
Cd’A man accused of trafficking cocaine, pot for 20 years
COEUR d’ALENE — Ten people are facing charges as authorities investigate an alleged drug trafficking ring between Coeur d’Alene and eastern Washington.
Good grades lead to new wheels
COEUR d'ALENE - Nicole Danner couldn't believe it. The Lake City High School senior smiled and shook Wednesday morning as reality set in. "I'm in shock," Danner said.
Alzheimer's may be preventable
With improvements in medical care and science humans enjoy longer life spans, but also face more age-related diseases. Alzheimer's rates continue to increase; an estimated 35.6 million people worldwide currently suffer some form of senile dementia. That's projected to double every 20 years, according to Alzheimer's Disease International.Hope is not lost; there are easy ways to reduce the risk of developing this literally brain-shrinking disease. For the vast majority, genetics do not play the dominant role.
Movers and Shakers May 27, 2010
Timberline gets acquisition note
ELECTED: Candidate now reaches out
I would like to express my thanks to all the people in Precinct 2 who supported me for committeeman on Tuesday. I wanted this position because I believe we are not being heard by our government. I would like to hear the concerns from the people of Precinct 2 so you can be better represented at the precinct meetings. Please contact me at 208-623-6510 or send emails to robinson_t@myway.com. Updates will be sent to those of you who would like to hear what happens in the meetings. Thanks again for the opportunity to be of service.
CHARITY: Punished for desire to share
Recently I lost my job thanks to the Obama Recession, and then my home. I’m now unemployed and living with a friend until I find another job and can afford a place of my own again.
SCREENING: Komen applauded for help
The Panhandle Health District (PHD) continues to provide breast exams with vouchers for mammograms and/or breast ultrasounds to income-eligible women and men thanks to the generosity of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Coeur d’Alene affiliate.
FLAG: Dispute in Kellogg unnecessary
The rules of displaying the U.S. flag are covered by a specific code. On April 14, 2008 the U.S. Senate did a report updating the rules of display. I refer you to a Website with the report. It is in PDF form. The site is:
SHOLEH: Column hit the mark
Sholeh Patrick's May 25 column on campaign slogans was excellent. The combination of many not voting and the ones who do being in a sound bite culture is disheartening. On a radio 1080 candidate interview I thought the candidate was going to vocalize being in favor of taking good care of puppies.
SCHOOLS: Reduce number of districts
I've read lately a lot of school districts nationwide are having severe financial difficulties and have had to cut non-scholastic activities to get by. This states public schools haven't been hit so hard financially as other states, but it still appears some cuts may be necessary.
SHOLEH: Column liberal propaganda
To Sholeh Patrick, I'm sorry you find political ad slogans like "family values,” "freedom,” "support our troops" and "stop illegal immigration" offensive.
Legals May. 27, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0051651 Title Order No. NWT003732 Parcel No. H915600100D0 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 09/07/2010 at 11:00 am, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 06/30/2006 as Instrument Number 2040822000, and executed by DANIEL R BAKER, AN UNMARRED MAN, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE., 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 D, BLOCK 1, WALTON'S FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS, PAGE 240, 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, 9914 N MAPLE ST , 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 01/01/2010 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 6.000% 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 $107,127.80, 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: 04/29/2010 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# 3550341 Legal 9826 May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26
STORM: That was a tornado
I read your front page article concerning some houses in the Hayden Lake area that were damaged by the abrupt windstorm last week. I can say that here in Dalton Gardens, I was out after 8:30 p.m., I was putting up some rebuilt metal shelves to store as extra shelf space in my new green house. I noticed that clouds coming out of the west were particularly fast moving. It had been real calm as to the wind until those clouds came very swiftly overhead. Then in a matter of minutes, especially when I went to feed the dogs, the wind had become particularly strong and had a whirling sound in it. A very fast whirling sound. I also saw a low hanging giant wedged-shaped cloud over the hills. It was, by that time to the southeast. But it wouldn't surprise me that it had come over the Hayden Lake area. Tornadoes are known to move pretty erratically. And this definitely looked like and further sounded like a tornado. The wind was loud enough that even my mother heard it and thought it was "cars traveling in front of the house" or rain. And had soon come out to see what was going on.
HOYT: Press did man no justice
I just returned from the funeral of Grant Hoyt. The church in Rathdrum was packed with friends, family and loved ones. In fact, people were standing in the rain outside because there was no room in the church. Grant touched so many lives. He died recently from unknown causes. Alone. I was surprised and disappointed by the Coeur d'Alene Press article about his death. It struck me as short-sighted and hastily written. Who did it serve to elaborate at length about his past? Rathdrum Chief of Police Kevin Fuhr’s comments were not appropriate for the story. What good did they serve? Why didn't the reporter take two minutes to speak with a family member or friend who could shed a different light — and balance the comments made by the trash-talking police chief? Overall, the article confused and saddened me. Not for me, but for his family. Grant deserved better.
ARIZONA: Obama snubs the rational
Mr. Odell, I read your letter in the Sunday Press about the president and the Arizona Immigration Bill. You really think he cares what you and I think? It took Arizona to pass the bill — the feds wouldn't touch it — and he wants these people that the bill is targeting as future votes for himself and his party. I can't believe there are people out there who don't see who he really is. He is an organizer and socialist; I would think they mean the same. He wants us under his thumb; he wants us to believe we can't function without the government. Look at the people who are his advisors. That is scary.
OBAMA: Phobia is real and growing
It refers to the "had it up to here" attitude that many Americans are expressing with regard to the Marxist now occupying the White House and those who support him in Congress. ObamaPhobia is growing daily and may very well reach pandemic stage before November. It afflicts all manner of Americans, rich and poor, young and old, educated and not, lily white and people of color, liberal and conservative.
BILLBOARDS: Video assaults on senses
Is anyone else concerned about the new video billboards cropping up all around us? Not only are they a serious distraction to drivers, but this is scenic Idaho, not Times Square! They are visual pollution.
CHARITY: Punished for desire to share
Recently I lost my job thanks to the Obama Recession, and then my home. I’m now unemployed and living with a friend until I find another job and can afford a place of my own again.
Using zero tolerance policies at school
Food for Thought
A second grader brings a nonworking cigarette lighter shaped like a pistol to school and shows it to his friends. He tells his buddies he needs it for protection against his grandfather. The boys are excited! Three boys believe it is a real gun and ask to touch it. All four friends hold the gun in the corner of the playfield out of sight of the adult on-duty. Each boy takes a turn as "look-out" to ensure no one sees what they are doing as they pass the handgun from boy to boy. One boy asks to take the perceived weapon home and the owner of the lighter agrees.
Proposal to lift ban on gays in military in doubt
WASHINGTON - A lukewarm endorsement from Defense Secretary Robert Gates and opposition among some lawmakers cast doubt Tuesday on whether Congress this week would lift a 17-year-old ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Queen outlines plans for new coalition government
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II delivered a somber message of austerity Tuesday in a speech outlining the plans of Britain's new coalition government - setting out a program for sharp curbs to public spending, new regulation of the financial sector and changes to the centuries-old political system.
INL eyes road to move radioactive material
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - The U.S. Department of Energy wants to build a new road at the Idaho National Laboratory so it can move radioactive material from one building to another without having to close U.S. Highway 20.
Suns make it a series
Reserves dominate Lakers as Phoenix evens series at 2
PHOENIX - The Phoenix bench finally delivered as advertised, and it could hardly have come at a better time.
Obama to send 1,200 troops to border
WASHINGTON - Under pressure to take action, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ordered 1,200 National Guard troops to boost security along the U.S.-Mexico border, pre-empting Republican efforts to force a congressional vote to send the troops.
We're masters of irony, slaves to it
Human thought has isolated three basic types of irony: There's verbal irony, in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant (think politics). Then there's dramatic irony, in which the audience has information the characters don't (think Wall Street insiders). Finally, there's situational irony, in which the expected outcome doesn't happen (think health care or foreign policy). And isn't it ironic that the same brain that is able to label these ironies is unable to free itself from them?
Tribe to dedicated memorial on Saturday
Otter to give keynote address
PLUMMER - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe will dedicate a new Veterans Memorial at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, to honor all veterans who served and protected the United States.
Lake City senior to bowl at nationals
Ryan Rohde, a senior at Lake City, threw a 194 on April 25 at the Meridian Bowling Lanes to qualify for the Teen Masters National Championships July 24-29 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.
Lohan ordered to wear alcohol monitoring bracelet
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Lindsay Lohan left court Monday with a heavy new piece of jewelry, but it wasn't her favorite kind of bling.
More school salaries are cut
Post Falls, Lakeland teachers will have furlough days
The Post Falls and Lakeland school districts and the teachers unions have come to agreements calling for furlough days to reduce salaries more than 3 percent.
Ice cream sundaes aren't just for the kids
This sophisticated sundae from Hannah Miles' "Sundaes and Splits" has serious adult appeal. It takes its inspiration from the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu.
Bradley strikes early, late for M's
SEATTLE - Milton Bradley homered and then drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning with a single off Justin Verlander to help the Seattle Mariners rally past the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Principles yes, partisanship no
If the past decade has produced a more divisive primary election campaign season than this one, please name it.
Party for new bridge is Saturday
Mudgy, Millie part of ceremony on boardwalk
COEUR d'ALENE - Mudgy Moose and Millie Mouse will lead the way as The Coeur d'Alene Resort celebrates the opening of the new Boardwalk Marina bridge.
Notices May 26, 2010
MAGNUSON, Patricia, 83, of Missoula, Mont., died May 25, 2010, at Village Health Care in Missoula. Services will be announced by Garden City Funeral Home.
Wrap perfect for outdoor eats
Thai-style chicken is an exotic all-in-one meal
Summer meals are best when they are simple. But that doesn't mean you have to give up sophisticated flavors.
Voters keep Burdick on Supreme Court
BOISE - Idaho Supreme Court Justice Roger Burdick will retain his seat on the Idaho Supreme Court, beating challenger 2nd District Judge John Bradbury on Tuesday.
Grim exercise 'freaks out' Post Falls students
POST FALLS - Kelsey Johnston said she was sick to her stomach Tuesday morning, but the Post Falls High senior said that was actually a good thing.
Idaho gets less Homeland Security grant money
LEWISTON (AP) - The reason Idaho is receiving less federal grant money to fend off potential terrorist threats is because the state is relatively safe and the overall amount of money to be distributed has declined, officials with the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security said.
Cd'A wine bar to reopen in June
Barrel Room No. 6 has spent past year as venue for private parties
COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene Cellars will roll out the barrel again in just over a week, with the reopening of Barrel Room No. 6 at 503 Sherman Ave.
Movers & Shakers May 26, 2010
Coeur earns safety awards
Labrador wins GOP nod in US House race
BOISE - Idaho state Rep. Raul Labrador won the Republican nomination Tuesday in the state's nationally targeted 1st Congressional District, pulling an upset over rival Vaughn Ward.
Northwest Notes May 26, 2010
NIC benefit golf
Morning Briefing May 26, 2010
Baseball
Guns claim kids' lives in both urban, rural areas
Murders involving firearms common among city youth
CHICAGO - Children in the most rural areas of the United States are as likely to die by gunshot as kids in the biggest cities, a new analysis of nearly 24,000 deaths finds.
N. Korea cuts ties with South, raises war rhetoric
SEOUL, South Korea - Relations on the divided Korean peninsula plunged to their lowest point in a decade Tuesday when the North declared it was cutting all ties to Seoul as punishment for blaming the communists for the sinking of a South Korean warship.
Fort Hall inmates moved to new jail
FORT HALL (AP) - Inmates from the condemned Fort Hall jail have been transferred to the new Justice Center, after the Bureau of Indian Affairs loosened its requirements for jailer training.
30 killed in gun battles in Jamaican slums
U.S. demands drug kingpin's extradition
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Thousands of police and soldiers stormed the Jamaican ghettos where reggae was born Tuesday in search of a reputed drug kingpin wanted by the United States, intensifying a third day of street battles that have killed at least 30 people.
Europe faces an era of government spending cuts
LONDON (AP) - Wearing her diamond-studded crown, Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Parliament in a gleaming horse-drawn carriage to deliver a message of austerity and making do with less in troubled economic times.
Company buys Black Rock North
COEUR d'ALENE (AP) - An 1,100-acre luxury golf community development project in North Idaho that failed to attract any homebuyers and was foreclosed on has been purchased by Fidelity National Timber Resources Inc.
Jorgenson falls in bid for 4th term
COEUR d'ALENE - The quest for a fourth term as District 3 senator ended Tuesday for Mike Jorgenson. He went down swinging.
Records May 26, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Wilkey wins coroner race
COEUR d'ALENE - The race for coroner is on.
Roddick wins in 5; Henin, Nadal advance
PARIS - Andy Roddick's preparation for this French Open was hardly traditional. Or ideal, from a purely tennis perspective, anyway.
Vito Barbieri claims Clark's old post
Attorney outdistances three opponents
COEUR d'ALENE - The race to replace Rep. Jim Clark went to Vito Barbieri Tuesday night.
Woman fights off robbery suspects
COEUR d'ALENE - A woman fought off three people who tried to take her purse Saturday, according to a Coeur d'Alene police report.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 26, 2010
Not the kind of finish fans were used to
Not the kind of finish fans were used to
Hay fire does $700 in damage
COEUR d'ALENE - A hay bale fire that caused an estimated $700 in damage was started by four kids, according to a Coeur d'Alene police report.The fire was started about 4:30 p.m. in a field at 2100 W. Canfield Ave. near Ramsey Road. Two witnesses told police they saw three boys and one girl, all about 14, standing next to the haystack just before it started to smoke.
Phillies baffled by Dickey's knuckle
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Toddler swim lessons get doctors' approval
Parents should choose classes that emphasize water safety
CHICAGO - The nation's largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against swimming lessons for children younger than 4.
Memorial Day: More than a 3-day weekend
As we head into the first three-day weekend of the summer season, it's good to remember why Memorial Day is observed. In 1868, it was known as Decoration Day, a day to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers. Now it commemorates American war dead through the generations.
Raid leads to drug arrests
COEUR d'ALENE - At least six people were arrested in a Tuesday morning drug bust in Coeur d'Alene.The U.S. Attorney's office in Coeur d'Alene said the defendants will appear for arraignment at 11 this morning at the Federal Courthouse stemming from the drug arrests.
Free speech ... and free Bibles
COEUR d'ALENE - As students at Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy waited for their rides after school on Tuesday, they were given something extra to tuck into their book bags - pocket-sized Bibles, courtesy of Gideons International.
Otter, Allred win primaries
BOISE - Republican Gov. Butch Otter won Tuesday's primary, advancing to face Democrat Keith Allred in November.
Kenneth A. Smith, 58
Archie Smith of Post Falls went to the Lord May 23, 2010. He was born Feb. 6, 1952, in Torrance, Calif., to Kenneth and Juanita Smith.
Legals May. 26, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0160879 Title Order No. 090757772IDGNO Parcel No. 090757772IDGNO 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 07/19/2010 at 11:00 am, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 03/02/2007 as Instrument Number 2086002000, and executed by AARON M STOVERN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, 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: Unit 9 in Lot 8, Block 1, Boekel Ranch Townhouse Condominiums, according to the plat recorded In Book J of Plats, Page 383, records of Kootenai County, Idaho TOGETHER WITH an undivided 8.31% Interest In the Common Areas as set forth in the Declaration Submitting Boekel Ranch Townhouse Condominiums to Condominium Ownership recorded September 29, 2006 as Instrument No. 2058615000 ALSO TOGETHER WITH such interest in and to the Limited Common Areas as set forth in said Declaration recorded September 29, 2006 as instrument No. 2058615000.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, 14941 N NIXON LOOP, RATHDRUM, ID 83858-8319 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 08/01/2009 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 7.625% 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 $124,405.30, 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: 03/10/2010 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 Sonia Gulley ASAP# 3481052 Legal 9809 May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25
The Front Row with Jerry Hitchcock May 25, 2010
Indy 500 succumbs to urgency
I miss Indy.
No. 1s cruise at French
Federer's debut as champ goes well; Serena wins
PARIS - The French-speaking voice booming through loudspeakers at Court Philippe Chatrier recited Roger Federer's bona fides during prematch introductions, detailing his six titles at Wimbledon, five at the U.S. Open, four at the Australian Open and then, reaching a crescendo, concluded this way:
Orlando slips past Celtics in OT
Magic push series to a Game 5
BOSTON (AP) - Put away the brooms. Hold off on those "Beat L.A!" chants. The Boston Celtics still have some work to do before they can play for their second NBA title in three years.
One bad decision, a lifetime of regrets
Presentation hits home with Post Falls students
POST FALLS - Post Falls High seniors thinking about letting loose over Memorial Day or graduation received a dose of visual reminders on Monday about the dangers of impaired driving.
Flyers advance to Cup finals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Mike Richards scored an empty-netter, Arron Asham and Jeff Carter scored goals 84 seconds apart in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Monday night to advance to their first Cup finals since 1997.
Idaho launches new website
Justmaketheshift.com invites businesses from neighboring states to think about expanding or relocating
COEUR d'ALENE - Move over, Oregon. Watch out, Washington. Pull to the curb, California.
Brittany Murphy's husband found dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The husband of Brittany Murphy was found dead by his mother-in-law late Sunday at the Los Angeles home he shared with the late actress, the coroner's office said.
Briefs May 25, 2010
F.C.C. rule reminds of wireless device
China launches high-level talks with U.S.
Country says it will carry out currency reform at its own pace
BEIJING - China showed its growing assertiveness Monday as it launched high-level talks with Washington, saying it will carry out currency reform at its own pace and calling for an end to U.S. curbs on high-tech exports.
White House backs new proposal on gays in military
WASHINGTON - A proposal to step up the repeal of the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military but still allow the Pentagon time - perhaps even years - to implement new policies won the White House's backing on Monday after administration officials met with gay rights activists.
City mulls boosting bike lanes
COEUR d’ALENE — Connectivity, safety and increased activity.
Feds ask judge to dismiss health care suit
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - President Barack Obama's administration on Monday asked a federal judge in Virginia to dismiss the state's lawsuit alleging Congress overstepped its constitutional bounds with the new health care reform law.
Red Sox pound Tampa Bay
By The Associated Press
South Korea wins U.S. support for trade action against North Korea
SEOUL (AP) - South Korea won U.S. support Monday for slashing trade to North Korea and vowed to haul its communist neighbor before the U.N. Security Council for a torpedo attack that sank a South Korean warship and killed 46 sailors.
Whooping cough cases increase dramatically in Kootenai County
HAYDEN - Whooping cough cases continue to show up in Kootenai County, although none of the cases appear related.
QB Losman is Carroll's latest project
RENTON, Wash. - J.P. Losman has earned a championship ring since the one-time starting quarterback for the Bills left Buffalo.
4-H clubs help family in need
Car wash, dinner fundraisers planned to aid Wilson family
Time for friends to lend a hand.
All League teams
SOFTBALL
Bridging the gap for students
Kootenai Bridge Academy has first graduation
COEUR d'ALENE - The 1-year-old Kootenai Bridge Academy just had its first graduation with a class of 52 students.
'Principal' opts for helping others, fun
COEUR d'ALENE - When Eric Zwyer ruled the school, he made sure there was fun, games and popcorn for all. He also asked students to think of people in need.
Raising a ruckus over flag
Veterans replace Tree City flag, demand recall of Kellogg mayor
KELLOGG - In a gesture of defiance aimed at the Kellogg City Council, local veterans lowered the Tree City, U.S.A. flag at Kellogg City (Memorial) Park Wednesday afternoon and raised an American flag in its stead.
Teachers accept pay cut
Cd'A school board, union approve contract with six furlough days
COEUR d'ALENE - All salaries in the Coeur d'Alene School District will be lower next year.
How to make your next barbecue a success
(StatePoint) - Sunny days and warm evenings mean only one thing for many an apron-clad barbecue lover - it's time to belly up to the grill.
Notices May 25, 2010
FROST, Lawrence H., 95, of Coeur d'Alene, died May 18, 2010. Born May 12, 1915, in Harrison. The memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel. The family prefers memorials to Children's Village, 1350 W. Hanley, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
Records May 25, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Slogan-based ads insult voters
As elections have passed I pay more attention to campaign advertising. That's a complete turnaround from my prior approach, based on such trivial things as issues, philosophy of government, and education level.No, I'm not cynical; just more observant.
How high? Try $15,000
Facilitator mulled for East Sherman zoning issue
COEUR d’ALENE — The discussion is back on the table.
Movers & Shakers May 25, 2010
Edward Jones named top broker
Sports Briefs May 25, 2010
Basketball
Feds: Government can't push BP aside
White House faces more questions about oil spill
COVINGTON, La. - The Obama administration's point man on the oil spill rejected the notion of removing BP and taking over the crisis Monday, saying the government has neither the company's expertise nor its deep-sea equipment.
It's time to vote
Polls will be open today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the primary election, which will determine general election candidates for county, state, federal and justice positions.
Relay for Life exceeds fundraising goal
COEUR d'ALENE - Enthusiasm and donations marked this year's Kootenai County Relay for Life.
Chips Shots May 25, 2010
• HOLES-IN-ONE
COUNTY: Don't miss this meeting
The attempt of our County Commissioners to quietly and quickly pass an “Emergency Ordinance” in Kootenai County, and initially without even having a public hearing, is ridiculous, irresponsible and an insult to the citizens of our community. It is nothing less than an offering of a bailout to some in the development community and shows little long range critical thinking skills.
Voyo 'Joe' Jovanovich, 90
He was born in Bear Creek, Mont., Feb. 29, 1920, and died at home in Hayden, on May 22, 2010. “Joe” was the third son of the 12 children of Rado and Elinka Jovanovich, who immigrated to Montana from Montenegro (Yugoslavia) in the 1910s.
Ruby Larson Clark, 89
May 21, 2010, Ruby Larson Clark, 89, of Priest River, died as she lived, HER WAY!!!! Ruby was born in Big Fork, Minn., on Nov. 14, 1920. She joined Reuben and Hilda (Turnquist) Larson’s big and growing family.
Marraine Bailey, 86
Marraine Griggs Bailey, 86, of Soda Springs, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at the Caribou Memorial Living Center in Soda Springs.
Lemuel Elbert 'Al' Bristow, 82
Lemuel Elbert “Al” Bristow, 82, passed away on May 21, 2010. He was born March 15, 1928, in Milwaukie, Ore., to Seaborn Ray Bristow Jr. and Velma Pearl Bowersox Bristow. He is proceeded in death by his wife Dorothy, both his parents, his brother James Bristow, his sister Angeline Thompson, and his son Ernest Bristow.
Joyce G. Hoffman, 87
Joyce G. Hoffman, 87, of Coeur d’Alene, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. She was born June 16, 1922, in Kellogg, to Theodore and Eva Jannush.
Marina Schneider, 70
Marina Sylvia Schneider, 70, passed away at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene on Thursday, May 20, 2010.
James Ernest Wereley, 67
James Wereley, 67, left his loving family on May 19, 2010. Jim was born in Elmira, N.Y., on Aug. 30, 1942, to John E. and Jessie E. (Carl) Wereley.
Legals May. 25, 2010
JUST LAW, INC. P.O. Box 50271 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405 (208) 523-9106 FAX (208) 523-9146 Toll Free 1-800-923-9106 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On September 8, 2010, at the hour of 12:00 o'clock PM of said day, at Kootenai County Title, 1450 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d'Alene, ID, JUST LAW, INC., as Successor Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows to wit: Lot 3, Block 2, SUNRISE ADDITION, according to the plat recorded in Book E of Plats at Page 18, 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 the address of 503 E. Sunrise Dr., Coeur d'Alene, ID, is sometimes associated with the said real property. This Trustee's Sale is subject to a bankruptcy filing, a payoff, a reinstatement or any other conditions of which the Trustee is not aware that would cause the cancellation of this sale. Further, if any of these conditions exist, this sale may be null and void, the successful bidder's funds shall be returned, and the Trustee and the Beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damages. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possessions or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by Dale W. Jones & Linda S. Jones, husband and wife, as Grantor(s) with Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as the Beneficiary, under the Deed of Trust recorded June 19, 2007, as Instrument No. 2106114000, in the records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The Beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was subsequently assigned to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., recorded May 3, 2010, as Instrument No. 2263806000, in the records of said County. 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 the failure to pay the amount due under the certain Promissory Note and Deed of Trust, in the amounts called for thereunder as follows: Monthly payments in the amount of $1,181.41 for the months of October 2009 through and including to the date of sale, together with late charges and monthly payments accruing. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $196,607.76 as principal, plus service charges, attorney's fees, costs of this foreclosure, any and all funds expended by Beneficiary to protect their security interest, and interest accruing at the rate of 6.375% from September 1, 2009, together with delinquent taxes plus penalties and interest to the date of sale. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated this 4th day of May, 2010. ____________________________ Tammie Harris Trust Officer for Just Law, Inc. For information concerning this sale please contact Just Law, Inc. at www.justlawidaho.com or Toll Free at 1-800-923-9106, Thank you. Legal 9864 May 11, 18, 25, 2010 June 1, 2010
Monday, May 24
The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg May 24, 2010
Russian to the rescue of Nets
Mikhail Prokhorov got a chance to meet Larry Bird the other night, though he could be forgiven if he didn't recognize him.
US base stays on Okinawa
TOKYO (AP) - Okinawans were outraged Sunday that Japan's prime minister reneged on his campaign pledge to move a U.S. military base off their island, a decision that upholds a longstanding agreement with Washington.
Kanaan overcomes crash to make field at Indianapolis 500
4 women in lineup for Sunday’s race
INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Kanaan spent all weekend cramming to get into the Indianapolis 500.
Oil from spill soaks delicate marshes, birds
BARATARIA BAY, La. - As officials approached to survey the damage the Gulf oil spill caused in coastal marshes, some brown pelicans couldn't fly away Sunday. All they could do was hobble.
Lawmaker fears UI could lose grant money
MOSCOW (AP) - A North Idaho lawmaker says the University of Idaho could lose a substantial amount of federal research money due to a NASA investigation into possible grant fraud at a research laboratory.
Run of the Hiawatha
Tunnels ‘N’ Trestles Trail Run will have scenery, challenges
COEUR d’ALENE — A few years ago, Corey Haustein began running ultramarathons.
Coeur d'Alene Inn hosts Treasure Hunters Roadshow
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow will be at the Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Suns shine at home
Stoudemire goes off for 42, 11 rebounds
PHOENIX - Amare Stoudemire had been criticized for just about everything: his defense, his rebounding, even his desire.
Cash-strapped districts cutting summer school
Education Secretary: Cuts wrong way to go
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Amber Bramble had to scramble to arrange summer plans for her 5- and 7-year-old daughters after their suburban Kansas City school district gutted its summer school program this spring.
School lunches May 24, 2010
Coeur d’Alene School District
Sports Briefs May 24, 2010
Baseball
Warrants may 24, 2010
Felonies
'Boonmee' wins top honor at Cannes fest
CANNES, France - The hypnotic Thai film "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" won the top honor at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, while Academy Award winners Juliette Binoche and Javier Bardem earned acting honors.
Venus opens with easy win
PARIS - Whistles and whispers circulated through the stands at Court Suzanne Lenglen on Sunday, a reaction brought about not by Venus Williams' play at the French Open, but rather by her outfit.
Forest Owners Field Day is June 12
Preregistration runs through June 4
ATHOL - An Idaho-Washington Forest Owners Field Day planned June 12 near Athol will focus on practices that maintain or improve the Spokane Valley - Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
Tattoo U
One hundred tattoo artists expected to converge on NIC for convention June 4-6
COEUR d'ALENE - A three-day tattoo arts convention at North Idaho College will have 100 tattoo artists on site, stunt-show performances, and feature music on two of the days by rock bank Eclectic Approach.
Latos gives Mariners a migraine
Padres hurler pitches through pain vs. Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) - Neither the Seattle Mariners or a migraine headache could prevent Mat Latos from posting yet another fantastic start in May.
Stateline Results May 24, 2010
May 22
Blackhawks headed to Stanley Cup finals
CHICAGO — Dustin Byfuglien has emerged as a force for the Chicago Blackhawks and now he is taking his game to the highest level. He and his teammates are headed to the Stanley Cup finals.
Northwest Notes May 24, 2010
Prarie Legion baseball tryouts start today
Move afoot in Congress to ban drop-side cribs
WASHINGTON (AP) - The baby crib, usually a safe haven for little ones, became a death trap for 6-month-old Bobby Cirigliano.
Weather 'folklore' and more
By request, I'm repeating a 'Gems' column that I wrote more than 6 years ago in March of 2004.
Task force seeks Grom
The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Patrick Lawrence Grom.
Really BIG house goes green
Tickets on sale for NIC fundraiser; drawing set for July 14
COEUR d'ALENE - People on Sunday were streaming through the new home at 2880 Marceille Drive, curious to get a closer look at the house they've got pretty good odds of winning.
Condition of man dragged by wife improves
The condition of a 51-year-old Rathdrum man who was dragged for 100 feet underneath a vehicle was upgraded to satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Sunday.
Found Images – May 22
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Legals May. 24, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: April 22, 2010 File No.: 7023.73122 Sale date and time (local time): August 23, 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: 5108 N Pinegrove Court 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: Rodney D. Eborall and Doneisa J. Eborall, husband and wife Original trustee: First American Title Original beneficiary: Mountain West Bank Recording date: July 13, 2005 Recorder's instrument number: 1964334 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of April 22, 2010: $94,110.63 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 13, Block 1, Pinegrove Park, according to the plat recorded in Book E of Plats, Page 194, 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# 7023.73122) 1002.154341-FEI Legal 9790 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23
CHURCH: Celebrating historic birthday
Today is Pentecost Sunday. Christ's Church is celebrating its 1977th
Kimberly rallies to win state 3A softball title at Ramsey
COEUR d'ALENE - Nellie Makings pitched three straight shutouts to lead the Kimberly Bulldogs back from the loser's bracket to win its third 3A state softball tournament in the past four years Saturday at Ramsey Park.
Parents turning 'Babies' into baby's first movie
With all the squirming and gurgling, the crowd was positively infantile at a swanky movie house one recent afternoon in Madison, Wis.
My latest parenting mistake
I'm filled with gladness, and at times no small amount of wonder, at my re-discovery this week of my own capacity to grow. I'm mentioning this to all of you because of the response I received from last week's column. In my column, I confessed my current parenting difficulty, specifically my kids dating.
Cleaning oil-soaked wetlands may be impossible
Possible solutions include floods, fires
NEW ORLEANS - The gooey oil washing into the maze of marshes along the Gulf Coast could prove impossible to remove, leaving a toxic stew lethal to fish and wildlife, government officials and independent scientists said.
Absentee Minded
Primary election turnout predicted at 26 percent
Just average. That's how absentee voting has looked so far for Tuesday's primary election, said Carrie Phillips, Kootenai County elections supervisor. "It's picked up the last couple of days, but our turnout is not as much as we would like it to be," Phillips said on Friday.
Reader's Digest is dead
Why do most doctors and nurses take supplements if they aren't useful? The April issue of Reader's Digest ran an anti-vitamin article that's generated quite a lot of responses. That may be because more than half of all Americans currently take nutritional supplements.
Palin wows the crowd
Former presidential candidate pumps up Boise rally
BOISE - Organizers estimate about 2,000 people attended a rally Friday headlined by Idaho-born, conservative superstar Sarah Palin.
Shock rout Utah once again
SPOKANE - Former Eastern Washington quarterback Erik Meyer went 10 for 17 with 197 yards passing in the second half as the Spokane Shock defeated the Utah Blaze 77-28 in an Arena Football League matchup Saturday night before 10,481 at Spokane Tribe Field at the Spokane Arena.
Flyers shut out Habs again
MONTREAL (AP) - Michael Leighton shut down and shut out the Montreal Canadiens again, leading the Philadelphia Flyers within one win of the Stanley Cup finals.
Sports Briefs May 23, 2010
Auto racing
Obama to cadets: Diplomacy, military go hand in hand
WEST POINT, N.Y. - The U.S. must shape a world order as reliant on the force of diplomacy as on the might of its military to lead, President Barack Obama said Saturday as he outlined a foreign policy vision that repudiated the go-it-alone approach forged by his predecessor, George W. Bush.
Celtics romp for 3-0 lead
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics moved a win away from their second NBA finals trip in three years, and the defending Eastern Conference champions barely put up a fight.
How to stand out in the job market
When I scrolled through the unemployment data recently, one number stood out for me head and shoulders above all the rest. More than a quarter of our young people are out of work.
GM and Opel workers agree on restructuring
BERLIN - GM and workers at its Adam Opel GmbH unit have reached an agreement on a restructuring plan that will see them contribute savings of more than 1 billion 1.25 billion through 2014 to assure the company's future, Chief Executive Nick Reilly said on Friday.
New laws greet voters
COEUR d'ALENE - Several new laws have been passed by the Idaho Legislature that have a significant impact on voters and elections in Idaho. Some are already in effect and others will be implemented in this year's general election and beyond.
Readers provide more help for schizophrenia
DEAR DR. GOTT: I read your column about the family with a daughter/sister with schizophrenia. I agree with the advice that you provided the family: Seek psychiatric help for the daughter/sister. I would also like to add a suggestion: Let the family and all your other readers know about NAMI National.
Regulators get big say on rules
WASHINGTON (AP) - Banking regulators shared the blame for the financial crisis that buckled Wall Street. Now they're the ones lawmakers are counting on to give final shape to the new overhaul of financial rules.
Dealing with downturns
The stock market has always given investors reason to worry. The markets fretted over the prelude to the gulf war in 1990, over inflation fears in 1994, and over a global economic and liquidity crisis in 1998.
Vikings share third at 5A tourney
BOISE - Rain shortened the third-place game between Coeur d'Alene and Rocky Mountain in the state 5A baseball tournament Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Voters head to polls Tuesday to decide key races
BOISE - Idaho voters will head to the polls Tuesday to set the stage for the fall campaign season, picking candidates for congress, the governor's office and a seat on the state's highest court.
Castroneves takes Indy pole on wild qualifying day
INDIANAPOLIS - Helio Castroneves put his foot down Saturday and proved he's still the one to beat at Indy.
American, 13, climbs Everest, calls his mom
BEIJING - The youngest climber to reach the peak of Mount Everest hugged his tearful companions and told them he loved them. Then 13-year-old Jordan Romero took the satellite phone and called his mom.
Insurgents attack NATO's southern Afghan base
KABUL, Afghanistan - Insurgents firing rockets, mortars and automatic weapons launched a ground assault Saturday against NATO's biggest base in southern Afghanistan, wounding several coalition troops and civilian employees in the second such attack on a major military installation this week, officials said.
Obama orders new fuel standards for future
Directive requires vehicles run on half the fuel currently used
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama directed the government Friday to set the first-ever mileage and pollution limits for big trucks and to tighten rules for future cars and SUVs, setting the nation's sights on vehicles that run on half the fuel they now use and give off half the pollution.
County growing, but so is apathy
Voters, we're going the wrong way. In the past decade there have been five Kootenai County primary elections. The trend isn't just disturbing; it's demoralizing. Our apathy is getting the better of us, which means our democracy is getting the worst.
The reel deal
"You may think I've sprung a leak in my good sense, MaryJane, but I am so excited to tell you about my new toy. Well, it's an old toy, actually, and it isn't really the kind of thing that most sane people would consider fun. But perspective is everything, isn't it?"
Who needs a florist?
We made it! Finally got past May 15 and can plant away. The stores are full of annual flowering plants, vegetable starts and perennials. Also lots of trees and shrubs. You name it; they've got it. Just be careful when you're buying perennials. Read the labels to be sure the plant is hardy for our zone 5 area. Big box stores are notorious for bringing in tropical plants and palming them off onto unsuspecting gardeners. These might look good for the summer, but once the first killing frost hits next fall, they are never seen again... not even one little leaf. Save your money and your heartache. Buy from the local greenhouses.
Food companies will remove 1.5 trillion calories
WASHINGTON - Several of the nation's largest food companies say they are going on a diet. A coalition of retailers, food and beverage manufacturers and industry trade associations said Monday that they will take 1.5 trillion calories out of their products by 2015 in an effort to reduce childhood obesity. That equals about 12.5 calories per person per day.
Lakes Magnet Middle School hosts first Multicultural Faire
COEUR d'ALENE - Nobody was going hungry at Saturday's Multicultural Faire at Lakes Magnet Middle School.
Atlantis crew relaxes after spacewalks
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Atlantis' six astronauts got a little down time up in orbit Saturday on the eve of their departure from the International Space Station.
Locals bow out at state tennis tourney
BOISE — Marian deTar and Dyllin Cady of Post Falls fell 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 to a team from Capital in the third round of the consolation bracket to end their run at the 5A state tournament at the Boise Racquet and Tennis Club.
They're back
A breed not seen for awhile on the real estate landscape is becoming active again.
Ace Walden: Man of the people
In Person
Ace Walden has been through this 103 times. The cards, the balloons, the cake, the accolades, and yes, the pictures.
Clinton faces hard sell
Secretary of State trying to convince China to punish its ally North Korea
SHANGHAI - Courting the Chinese people, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton tried to make the case Saturday for greater cooperation and partnership between the two countries as a difficult diplomatic assignment approached: winning Beijing's support for punishing ally North Korea.
I-90 crash near Kellogg injures two
Two Spokane residents were injured Friday when the vehicle they were driving crashed on Interstate 90 at Kellogg around 1 p.m., Idaho State Police said.
Padres cool M's bats
SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Stairs cracked a long solo homer off the facade of the second deck, San Diego starter Clayton Richard wiggled free from the few jams he faced, and the Padres held on for a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.
Trojans' time for title
Post Falls romps to first crown
TWIN FALLS - Junior Tori Schuler dashed home to score the clinching run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning, and the celebration was on.
Alfalfa sprouts recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) - Salmonella found in raw alfalfa sprouts appears to have sickened at least 22 people in 10 states, including a baby in Oregon, prompting a nationwide recall of the product.
"You had a great year"
Hecla Mining shareholders wonder why stock isn't doing better
COEUR d'ALENE - Hecla Mining Co. just had the best year in its history, leaving some shareholders to wonder why the stock has not done better. Among them is former chief executive officer and board chairman Art Brown, who posed the question to current president and chief executive officer Phillips S. Baker Jr. on Friday at the company's annual meeting of shareholders at the Kroc Center.
S.C. gets 1st home-ported cruise liner
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A new era in tourism opened in South Carolina on Tuesday as the first cruise liner to be permanently based on the state's coast arrived.
Notices May 23, 2010
WERELEY, James Ernest, 67, died May 19, 2010. Born Aug. 30, 1942, in Elmira, New York.
Timberlake boys, girls place second
Cd'A Charter boys second; several locals win state titles on snowy, rainy day
BOISE -After failing to defend her title in the triple jump on Friday with a second-place finish, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy senior Sabrina Ewing was determined not to return home empty handed Saturday at the state track meet.
New sawmill to open
EMMETT (AP) - A new sawmill expected to employ 50 people in Gem County in western Idaho is opening in Emmett.
For some, primary is final
Some winners Tuesday will face no opponents in November general election
COEUR d’ALENE — If you like the way Kootenai County is governed, you’re in luck.
The Front Row with Mark Nelke May 23, 2010
Kellogg sports given chance for comeback
It's one thing to see your season end - yet another when you don't know when your next season will begin.
FCC clears Verizon plan to sell phone lines
WASHINGTON - Federal regulators have given Verizon Communications Inc. the green light to sell nearly 5 million phone lines in 14 states outside of its core service areas to Frontier Communications Corp.
Tighter security this time at Obama's state dinner
WASHINGTON - The White House promised tighter security for Wednesday's state dinner - and it delivered. Among the hundreds who lined up to get in, at least one woman was turned away for lack of proper ID.
Wasden warns of forensic mortgage loan audits
A new type of foreclosure "rescue" scam has infected Idaho, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said on Thursday. Using half-truths and outright lies, so-called "forensic loan auditors" are exploiting financially strapped homeowners who are desperate to save their homes from foreclosure.
Saturday, May 22
Notices May 22, 2010
TURNER, Fola Eugenie Bolkcom, 95, of Coeur d'Alene, died Jan. 10, 2010. Born June 26, 1914, in Spokane County, Wash. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
CHS musicians earn national honor
A pair of students from Coeur d'Alene High School will head to the nation's capital in June to perform with the Music Educators National Conference National Honor Orchestra.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 22, 2010
Amazing stuff yet to come this summer
It doesn’t take much to amaze me when it comes to watching sports anymore. Whether it is the NFL, baseball or basketball, something always seems to come from nowhere.
Off the hoof
Extreme trail course for horse riding being built at Farragut
Play Day in Athol, a family organization with about 35 members, is currently building an extreme trail course for horses at Farragut State Park.
Cady, deTar remain in hunt for medal
BOISE - The Post Falls mixed doubles duo of Marian deTar and Dyllin Cady remain in contention to place at the state 5A tournament as action concludes today at the Boise Racquet and Swin Club.
Hope is the word
Annual event unites cancer survivors, supporters
POST FALLS - Kelsi Cruse won't ever forget her 21st birthday. It was then she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. But Friday, the 27-year-old was smiling, laughing and standing strong against the cancer that threatened her life. "I'm feeling wonderful," Cruse said. "Better than ever."
A roof over every head
Homeless plan officials seek collaboration as current numbers rise
COEUR d'ALENE - Robert Daneri is a success story in a suit and tie. He describes his journey as the rise of the Phoenix, the mythical bird that resurrects anew from the ashes of its own burnt nest. After moving to Coeur d'Alene from Reno, Nev., a couple of years ago, Daneri and his family found themselves unable to afford a place to stay.
Ordinance could offer extensions
Proposal would extend deadlines for developers
COEUR d'ALENE - More time. The Kootenai County commissioners will hold a public hearing next week on a proposed emergency ordinance that would extend deadlines on land use approvals and financial guarantees for up to two years.
Final round rained out; NIC's Dalton ties for 8th at nationals
OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. - Branden Dalton of North Idaho College was hoping to atone for a disappointing back nine in the third round, and make a run at winning the NJCAA men's golf championship on Friday.
Cheap money
Interest rates remain at record lows
COEUR d'ALENE - Times may be tough, but money is cheap. With interest rates remaining at record low levels, and expected to stay that way into 2012, consumers have one of their best opportunities in some time to buy a car or refinance a mortgage, thanks in part to super-low inflation.
Timberlake paper makes news
Tiger Tales earns a first-place honor, other awards in contests
SPIRIT LAKE - This group of girls has a knack for news and creativity.
Moviegoer thinks wallet was stolen
COEUR d'ALENE - Here's what not to do with your wallet when you see a movie: Put it on the floor under your seat.
Gruff siblings found innocent
Third-graders learn about judicial system
COEUR d'ALENE - The Gruff siblings walked out of the Kootenai County Courthouse on Friday with their horns held high, likely relieved to be able to live happily ever after.
Gomez wins; Curtis surprises
Norris, Palmiter, Simmons also triumph; Coeur d'Alene boys second; Post Falls girls third
BOISE — Led by Kinsey Gomez and Cody Curtis, Coeur d’Alene swept the boys and girls long distance races Friday in the state 5A track meet at Bronco Stadium, while Timberlake’s Sam Simmons and Kootenai’s Gina Palmiter took first in the girls pole vault for 3A and 1A, respectively.
Paintings stolen from Paris museum
PARIS - A thief stole five paintings valued at more than $100 million, including major works by Picasso and Matisse, in an overnight heist Thursday at a Paris modern art museum with a broken alarm system, officials said.
Buyers get building lots at bargain prices
Parcels sold ranged from $15,000 to $525,000 in price
COEUR d'ALENE - Dirt truly was cheap for those with ready cash at an auction of building lots and one commercial building on Friday.
Seat belt emphasis patrol coming soon
The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department will be participating in a seat belt emphasis patrol sponsored by the Idaho Transportation Department, Office of Highway Operations and Safety. From May 24 through June 6, Kootenai County deputies will be conducting emphasis traffic patrols at various locations around the county, focusing on moving violations and strictly enforcing seat belt requirements to help reduce the number of injury accidents in the county.
Teen video awards today
The "Academy Awards" ceremony for the "3-Minute Teen Film Festival" will be tonight at 7 in the Community Room of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.
Montana deals with worries over worms
Officials contend situation is overhyped
A potentially dangerous tapeworm carried by wolves has raised growing concerns, but some state officials say the issue is an overhyped, alternative way to demonize wolves.
Clinton: North Korea to face consequences
Secretary of State urges international response to attack
SHANGHAI - Citing "overwhelming" evidence that North Korea sank a South Korean warship, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned the communist state Friday of international consequences.
Texas man faked way into Army
AP Investigation
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Texas man with no military experience tricked the Army into letting him enter a reserve unit as a noncommissioned officer earlier this year, a deception that placed an untrained soldier in a leadership position in a time of war, an Associated Press investigation has found.
Embassy caterer among 6 arrested in NY bomb plot
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The co-owner of a catering company that organized events for the U.S. Embassy is among six men detained by Pakistan for allegedly helping the failed Times Square bombing suspect, a senior Pakistani intelligence official said Friday.
GOP officials ponder how to help, and tame, Paul
WASHINGTON - Even as national Republican officials seek ways to limit damage from Rand Paul's unorthodox remarks, the Kentucky Senate nominee raised more eyebrows Friday by defending the oil company blamed for the Gulf oil spill.
Sponsor, lease options still available for Post Falls chamber building
About $285,000 has been raised for the new Post Falls Chamber of Commerce building and the chamber took out a $215,000 loan. About $45,000 in pledges over the next two years will help pay for the loan.
Local Briefs May 22, 2010
Post Falls food drive results tallied
Viks fall in semis
BOISE — Centennial scored 11 runs in the sixth inning to overtake the Coeur d’Alene Vikings 16-9 in a state 5A semifinal game Friday night at Memorial Stadium.
Crapo, Risch slam river discharge plan
U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch voiced opposition to a plan by the Washington Department of Ecology to require new discharge standards that some say are more stringent on Idaho dischargers than those in Washington.
North vs. South?
Concerns raised about proposed Idaho land swap
There are questions about the swap.
Records May 22, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
A step to artificial life
WASHINGTON - Scientists announced a bold step Thursday in the enduring quest to create artificial life. They've produced a living cell powered by manmade DNA.
Big Al: A man of his word
It is not often when people in my life actually follow through with their promises and commitments. A year ago, when I was executive director of the local humane society, I went to the NIC Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Auction. In lieu of donating a live shelter animal to the auction, the humane society donated an "approved adoption certificate" for a spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped shelter animal in need of a lifelong, loving home along with a basket of supplies that was valued at over $500.
Rathdrum man critical after being dragged by vehicle
Wife arrested, faces charges for leaving scene of an accident
RATHDRUM - A 51-year-old Rathdrum man was in critical condition on Friday afternoon at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a vehicle driven by his wife dragged him nearly 100 feet, police said.
Post Falls romps into championship game
Lake City, Lakeland ousted
TWIN FALLS — When he saw his Post Falls softball team acting quietly in the hotel lobby prior to Friday’s play at the state 5A softball tournament, Trojans coach Jack Foster wondered if his usual chatty group of girls were nervous.
Movers & Shakers May 22, 2010
Coeur d'Alene Homes names directors
Census cartoon no laughing matter
What the heck? I don't get Daniel Brannan's cartoon ("Opinion," May 14, 2010) as it addresses the U.S. Census process. I do feel there is an insult intended in there, but I am not sure whom it is directed to - although I, as a part time, temporary, U.S. Census Bureau Enumerator do feel insulted at how I and the process was depicted.
Local teams eliminated
Fruitland advances to championship game
COEUR d’ALENE — After saving their season in the first game of the day, the Kellogg Wildcats could not avoid elimination in the second, losing to the Kimberly Bulldogs and falling out of the state 3A softball tournament at Ramsey Park.
Friday, May 21
IB: Demonstrate critical thinking
In the last few months, I and other “patrons” of the CdA school district have researched and studied the International Baccalaureate Program. We as a non-political group are just parents and taxpayers that have demonstrated that the effectiveness to date, of the I.B. program, is vastly outweighed by the cost and its limited success.
SCAM: Children and the elderly
Just say no! No, I am NOT talking about drugs. I am speaking to the elderly.
WOLVES: Info on whereabouts vital
In regards to the article “Wolves kill hunting hound,” the article referenced a spokesman from Fish and Game who mentions that “there are a number of drainages in the Panhandle where wolves roam” and “anyone taking dogs into those area needs to be careful.”
HOYT: Good deeds should count, too
I am writing this letter in response to the article “Missing Man Found Dead.” Being a “local” myself, I was aware that the man in question was missing and that his body had been found.
IB: Issue isn't about choice
I attended the School District’s “Schools of Choice” workshop on 5/17/10. The School Board had the opportunity to address the concerns we as parents and taxpayers have raised concerning the controversial IB/PYP programs, but their primary thrust was to paint this as an issue of choice. Most of the presentations were by the principals of our local schools offering special programs. Naturally, all of the principals were very proud of their schools, their hard work to implement the special programs such as IB/PYP, and their students/our kids. I have a couple of points to make about the District’s presentation.
GOP: Oil stains on its canvas
Republicans deregulated the banking, health care, mining, and oil industries to prove to us that when private industries are left alone, America will prosper. Let us see who has actually prospered.
MEDICARE: Send message to feds
This is an open letter to all senior citizens. If you are having a difficult to impossible time locating a general care doctor who still accepts new Medicare patients, it is because the same government we trusted with our paycheck withdrawals so we would have health coverage in our older years is NOT paying the doctors.
INJURED: Skateboarder targeted by motorist
Last Wednesday, May 12, my 16-year old son was on the front page of the paper, in a picture with Idaho’s First Lady. By 4 p.m. he was in KMC ER because somebody tried to hit him with a car. It was witnessed as a deliberate attempt to hit him.
HOYT: Much more to the man
Missing Man Found Dead. Grant Hoyt was a good man. Sure he had his misgivings, but don’t we all? The Grant I know was a good man who had hope to overcome his challenges, was loved by his family and friends.
CLIMATE: Proof of global warming
On May 13 a new climate and energy bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate. Wherever you stand on global warming, you might want to consider that each of the following has stated publicly in writing that either 1) climate change is real and/or 2) it is serious and/or 3) the country needs to quickly reduce greenhouse gas emissions:
Invisible airwaves crackle with life
Summer is the best time of year because it allows us to do so many fun things outside. For me, one of those things is cruising around in my car, windows down, with a great song blasting on the radio.
Coeurly Q's announces summer dances
Events culminate with grange dance at City Park on July 28
Sewage spills in Post Falls
POST FALLS - A sewer line was broken in Post Falls on Thursday morning, requiring about 7,500 gallons of raw sewage to be pumped from the site, public works director Terry Werner said.
Wal-Mart pulls Cyrus' jewelry over cadmium Entertainment
LOS ANGELES - Wal-Mart said Wednesday it is pulling an entire line of Miley Cyrus-brand necklaces and bracelets from its shelves after tests performed for The Associated Press found the jewelry contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.
Movers & Shakers May 21, 2010
Businesses make large donations
Gomez, Bauman triumph
Cd’A girls tied at top after first day
BOISE — Coeur d’Alene High junior Kinsey Gomez and Post Falls senior Rebecca Bauman both overcame disappointments from a year ago to win individual titles in the state 5A girls track and field meet Thursday evening at Bronco Stadium.
Vikings march into semifinals
Lakeland falls to Minico; Timberlake loses in 7th
BOISE — Devon Austin went 3 for 3 and drove in the first three runs as the Coeur d’Alene Vikings beat the Capital Eagles 5-3 in the first round of the state 5A baseball tournament Thursday night at Memorial Stadium.
Entertainment Calendar for May 21, 2010
Eclectic Approach: Funk Rock Original, 9 p.m. Iron Horse Bar & Grill 407 E. Sherman Ave. Cd'A 667-7314
Priest Lake Museum to open
The Priest Lake Museum opens for the season on Saturday, May 29 with some new and updated exhibits.
Notices May 21, 2010
ALLEN, Justin Michael, 20, of Coeur d'Alene, died May 17, 2010. Born Oct. 26, 1989, at Tripler Army Medical Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, is in care of the arrangements. Memorial: www.englishfuneralchapel.com
Griffey delivers game-winner
SEATTLE (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. awakened the slumping Mariners with a game-winning, pinch-hit single to cap Seattle's three-run rally off AL saves leader Kevin Gregg in the ninth with a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
Tips to keep your lawn healthy and green
NAPSI - Our lawns enhance the look of homes and add to property values. They serve as a place to relax and as a play area for kids and pets. They absorb carbon dioxide from the air and give back fresh oxygen. Lawns are also expensive. Sod can cost about $500 for 1,000 square feet.
Coeur d'Alene wrestling fundraiser rescheduled
COEUR d'ALENE - Saturday's yard sale/car wash at Coeur d'Alene High, a fundraiser for the Viking wrestling program, has been postponed following the death of former Coeur d'Alene wrestler Justin Allen.
State flexes muscles on mussels
Boat inspection stations to open, help stop spread of invasive species
As you launch into boating season, expect to be inspected.
Scrumdiddlyumptious
Christian Youth Theater to perform Willy Wonka
One kid will tumble into the chocolate river and float away. Another will turn into a giant bubble of sorts and roll away. One more will fall victim to some rather feisty squirrels. And, naturally, there will be 13 oompa loompas hanging about, ready to do the bidding of the candy man.
Canadiens solve Leighton
MONTREAL (AP) - Michael Cammalleri scored in the first period to end Montreal's two-game drought, leading the Canadiens to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final.
Restraints for Wall Street
WASHINGTON - Prodded by national anger at Wall Street, the Senate on Thursday passed the most far-reaching restraints on big banks since the Great Depression. In its broad sweep, the massive bill would touch Wall Street CEOs and first-time homebuyers, high-flying traders and small town lenders.
Thoughts and Perspectives
Wow!!!! A jobless recovery. Now that companies have figured out how to run profitably with less manpower, hiring will be dormant. This column predicted 10 percent unemployment, and my opinion is that it could go even higher. When we last wrote in February, we were slowly coming out of the recession and everyone was optimistic...except me. Last year at this time, I wrote that Wall Street had to many potholes to fill and we were going to be the victims of a false recovery. I believe that is very accurate. Let me explain again.
The Resort Golf Course in top five
Ranks fourth for staff, services
COEUR d'ALENE - Conde Nast Traveler has again named an amenity of The Coeur d'Alene Resort among the tops in its category.
State candidates release campaign contributions
District 5 Sen. Jim Hammond is leading the pack for financial contributions in his district.
Have a blast, kick cancer
The question isn't "Has cancer touched your life?" It's "How has cancer touched your life?" The National Cancer Institute website (www.cancer.gov) provides statistics on 37 forms of cancer. The number of types of cancer is in itself overwhelming, and analysis of statistics by age, sex and other factors leads one to believe that a May 6 report by United Press International is probably right on target.
Forest Service officials look into film ban
BOISE (AP) - Federal U.S. Forest Service officials in Washington, D.C. are looking into an Idaho forest supervisor's decision to forbid the state's public TV station from filming in a central Idaho wilderness area.
CYT to host theater camps
Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho will host eight weeks of week-long theater arts camps from June 21-Aug 20.
NIC's Dalton in tie for 8th at nationals
OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. - North Idaho College sophomore Branden Dalton shot a 76 on Thursday and slipped to a three-way tie for eighth place after three-rounds of the 72-hole NJCAA men's golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail River Course.
Briefs May 21, 2010
Charges in fatal crash undecided
IML teams falter
Fruitland routs Timberlake; Kellogg loses to Teton in first-ever game at state
COEUR d’ALENE — After falling in their respective state 3A softball tournament openers, a pair of Intermountain League rivals will see each other for the fifth time this season.
One fun faire, many cultures
Lakes Middle School to host event on Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - A living tapestry of traditions and heritages is being woven at Lakes Magnet Middle School this weekend. The school's first Multicultural Faire begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and promises an array of tastes, colors and sounds aimed at celebrating the cultures of people living in and around Kootenai Coun
Battery, kidnapping result in 25-year sentence
COEUR d'ALENE - A man with prior convictions for domestic violence was sentenced on Wednesday to 25 years in prison for second degree kidnapping and aggravated battery.
EPA backs wastewater plan
Idaho dischargers mull legal options to have plea heard
POST FALLS - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce today that it supports Washington Ecology's pollution cleanup plan for the Spokane River, finally making the document official after 12 contentious years.
Washington Filmworks event set for May 27
KNIFVES, the Northwest Independent Film and Video Entertainment Society, will present the Washington Filmworks Special Event at 11:30 a.m. on May 27 in the Peacock Room of The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St., in Spokane.
Flowers brighten up city for summer
Cd'A Downtown Association seeks sponsors for program
COEUR d'ALENE - To keep it booming, keep them blooming. Once again, the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association is seeking sponsors for the popular summer flower basket program that will place 161 bright displays of petunias along Sherman and Lakeside avenues and side streets.
CBS axes 7 shows to make room for fall newcomers
'Cold Case,' 'Ghost Whisperer' among series canceled
CBS is giving seven of its old shows the heave-ho to make room for new fall fare with a shake-'em-up schedule for the 2010-11 season.
Get financially fit this summer
Running shoes - check. Sunscreen - check. Snazzy shades - check. Diet plan that emphasizes fresh veggies and lean meats - check. You have everything you need to stay healthy this summer.
Records May 21, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Four students arrested for possessing gun at school
Police: Pistol was loaded while at Timberlake
SPIRIT LAKE - Four Timberlake High School freshmen were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in possessing a handgun at the school.
The Front Row with TiM DAHLBERG May 21, 2010
Pacquiao, Mayweather both happy
Manny Pacquiao was counting votes last week, and seemed happy.
Post Falls, Lakeland open tournament with victories
TWIN FALLS — Richelle Ashburn struck out 16 and Post Falls defeated Mountain View of Meridian 4-0 in the opening round of the state 5A tournament Thursday.
Roosevelt owner tells his side
Hough released from protective custody
COEUR d'ALENE - "It's people like you who cause people like me to snap, get a gun and go into an office like yours and just waste a bunch of your asses."
Blown away
Nature remodels Hayden Lake home
HAYDEN LAKE - Fred LeClair III woke up to a crash Wednesday night, bleeding, blinded, and having trouble breathing. He was smothered by rock wool insulation, boards and branches from a 130-foot-tall Ponderosa pine tree that had crashed through his roof and on to his bed.
Idaho not named in Head Start investigation
A federal undercover investigation found Head Start workers in several states manipulated family income and residency information to fraudulently enroll ineligible children in the federally-funded program designed to serve needy children.
Hayden Cinema goes 3D
New lens enables theater to present 3D movies
Getting to the future sometimes requires a little help from the past.
SAVED: Potential disaster averted
Last Monday evening I sat down to supper and got a piece of meat stuck in my lower throat. I could not get it dislodged so my wife took me to the Spirit Lake Fire Department. We did not want to dial 911 and tie up our emergency services for fear that someone would need them in a life and death situation.
CHILD: Celebrating life with laughter
Sharla Wilson wanted the service for her daughter to be a celebration of Julie’s life. In true Rider family fashion they gave and shared with the rest of us the joy and happiness little Julie brought to their lives during her four years on earth.
ELECTION: City system is tested
Coeur d’Alene is about to take on a task that all veterans fought to make real. It’s your vote. The one item that has kept us free.
OBAMA: Arizona criticism offensive
I submitted this letter to President Obama on the White House website Thursday:
MEXICO: Time to give a little
Mr. Calderon, president of Mexico, was invited by someone(?) to speak before our Congress. Why? Because, as he has stated, President Obama intends to give amnesty to illegal aliens.
RAPE: Sentencing is far too lenient
I have just read an article in the Press and I have to ask, “Am I missing something here?”
JAIL: Problem is long wait times
“Guilty until proven innocent.” That’s why the jail is full but needn’t be. There was an article on Friday, May 14, 2010 on the opinion page headlined, “Jail: There’s more to the story,” and believe me, there is.
IB: Listen to business leaders
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is a business organization composed of chairmen, presidents, and senior executives of major American corporations. Their report on US educational needs for the twenty-first century entitled “Education for Global Leadership” (www.ced.org) states:
AVISTA: Right in seeking payment
So a person can take items or services from a business and as long as they have a firearm and threaten the person trying to do their job, it’s only “perceived” as a threat? Really? Sounds like the police are facilitating injury or death to utility workers. And the Press article is very slanted.
AVISTA: Priorities in wrong places
Avista executives pay raises — do they translate into rate increases for the rest of us for natural gas and electricty?
Justin Michael Allen, 20
Justin Michael Allen tragically passed away on the evening of May 17, 2010. Justin was born at Tripler Army Medical Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 26, 1989. It was a beautiful day and the sun has shone on him since.
Marietta Huff, 94
Mrs. Huff passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Legacy House in Post Falls.
Legals May. 21, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Title Order No: 4417011 T.S. No.: T10-60578-ID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on 08-12-2010 at 11:00 AM, of said day, at IN THE OFFICE OF PIONEER TITLE COMPANY LOCATED AT 100 WALLACE AVE., COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of KOOTENAI, state of IDAHO, to wit: LOT 1, BLOCK A, WHEATLAND ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS, PAGE 289, 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: 3935 W BOEKEL RD RATHDRUM, ID 83858, 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: BRANDON W. COX AND HOLLIE L. COX, HUSBAND AND WIFE, As grantors, To: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, As successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of "MERS" IS MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., As Beneficiary, dated 10-25\u00AC\u00A82006, recorded 10-31-2006, as Instrument No. 2064322000, records of KOOTENAI County, Idaho. PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE GRANTOR(S) ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(A), IDAHO CODE, NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION SET FORTH HEREIN. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of this Notice is: $612,734.11. All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. DATED: March 31, 2010 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE C/O CR TITLE SERVICES INC. 866-702-9658 MARIA DELATORRE, ASST. SEC. FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT AGENCY SALES AND POSTING AT WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM OR 714-730-2727 ASAP# 3535239 Legal 9758 April 30, 2010 May 7, 14, 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20
Bike event is Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - In celebration of "Bike To Work Week" The Community Roots Program of the Kootenai Environmental Alliance is holding a free bicycle event Saturday called "The Roots Pursuit."
Robbery suspect arrested
POST FALLS - The second suspect in the May 9 robbery at the Post Falls Walgreens has been arrested. Isaiah Snyder, 26, Coeur d'Alene, was arrested at his home on Friday. Earlier, Darin Pannell, 21, Coeur d'Alene, turned himself in to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
NIC names new official
Ron Dorn will succeed retiring Rolly Jurgens
COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho College has hired Ron Dorn as its new vice president for resource management. He plans to begin at NIC on July 30. Dorn will replace current Vice President for Administrative Services Rolly Jurgens, who plans to retire this summer.
State tournaments at a glance
Baseball
Bangkok remains a battleground
BANGKOK - Buildings smoldered across central Bangkok early today and troops exchanged sporadic fire with pockets of holdouts a day after the army routed anti-government protesters in a push to end Thailand's deadliest political violence in nearly 20 years.
NIC's Dalton tied for second
OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. - North Idaho College's Branden Dalton shot a 2-under par 70 to move into a tie for second place at the NJCAA men's golf tournament Wednesday.
Spice it up Saturday at Lakes
If variety is the spice of life, Saturday should get delectably hot in Coeur d'Alene. Known to his kids as BW, a.k.a. "Baldy Waldy," Press editor Mike Patrick will kick off the first Multicultural Faire at Lakes Magnet Middle School at 10 a.m. After he bowls us over with wisdom and wit (no four-letter words, honey), the event promises food, fun, and plenty of ethnic flair.
ElderHelp shootout is Friday
The odds may be long, but one short tee shot could be worth $1 million on Friday.
Primaries foretell volatile election year
WASHINGTON - Dazed and confused. The biggest primary night of the season has the two parties struggling to figure out their next steps in an increasingly volatile election year.
Angry at Avista
Business owner held after dispute about bill
COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene business owner behind on his Avista bill was taken into protective custody Wednesday after a company man there to turn off his power allegedly felt threatened. John Hough, 52, was led away from the Roosevelt Inn Bed and Breakfast at 105 E. Wallace Ave. shortly after noon and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation at Kootenai Medical Center, but is not being charged with a crime, police said.
Kalispell native recalled as hero, great athlete
The American woman who was swept out to sea and drowned Saturday evening in Italy - as she sacrificed herself to save her son - grew up in Kalispell and was a standout athlete at Flathead High School.
'Glee' tour takes show to Gleeks
PHOENIX - School's out, but the "Glee" kids haven't stopped believin'. The cast making up the popular Fox show's band of singing teens launched its four-city tour Saturday in Phoenix, anxious to bring the theatrics of a major network show to a relatively smaller stage.
Lakers halfway to another finals
LOS ANGELES - Whenever the Suns sent two defenders at Kobe Bryant, he coolly passed to an open teammate. When Phoenix loaded up down low against Pau Gasol, the Lakers picked them apart from the perimeter.
Northwest Notes May 20, 2010
Work makes all-WAC tourney team
Annex request to be heard
Post Falls council allows hearings on proposal
A 234-acre annexation request west of Highway 41 between Prairie and Hayden avenues is moving on to the public hearing process.
Records May 20, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Movers & Shakers May 20, 2010
Pub on 5th offers conversation areas
Record attempt to include Cabela's participants
POST FALLS - Want to be part of a world record? Then bring your inflatable life jacket to Cabela's in Post Falls on Thursday. The National Safe Boating Council, the Canadian Safe Boating Council, and partner organizations are taking part in the "World Record Inflatable Life Jacket Inflation Day."
Consumer inflation vanishes, a boon for borrowers
WASHINGTON - Inflation has essentially disappeared, and that gives the Federal Reserve more room to keep interest rates at record lows.
Notices May 20, 2010
GUTIERREZ, Lana Michelle, 42, of Rathdrum, died May 17, 2010, at home. Born Oct. 22, 1967, in Tacoma, Wash. Rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, and funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, both at Immaculate Conception Church in Post Falls. Memorial: www.englishfuneralchapel.com
Jays hand M's fifth straight loss
SEATTLE (AP) - Brett Cecil pitched into the seventh inning and Kevin Gregg hung on for the save Wednesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Seattle 3-2, sending the Mariners to their fifth straight loss.
Ready for rain?
Colder, wetter weather on the horizon for next week
Hopes for a week of sunshine are all wet. The next several days will see a series of thundershowers and cold winds sweeping in from the Gulf of Alaska, said climatologist Cliff Harris. "We could get as much as a half inch of rain out of those systems, which we can use," Harris said.
'Route of the Hiawatha' opens Saturday
The "Route of the Hiawatha" opens Saturday. The acclaimed 15-mile "rail-to-trail" mountain bike or hike trail utilizes the abandoned Milwaukee Railroad grade between the old town site of Taft, Mont., and the North Fork of the St. Joe River near Avery.
Human remains pulled out of Priest Lake
SANDPOINT - Decades-old human remains were pulled up from the bottom of Priest Lake on Tuesday using a remotely operated submersible, the Bonner County Sheriff's Office said.
Largemouth bass great on Hayden Lake
Fish Tips
Largemouth bass fishing is hot on Hayden Lake, according to Jeff Smith of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service. "(Fishermen) are fishing shallow in the weeds, tight to the bank," Smith said. "(The fish) are quite shallow, either 2 foot of water or 3 foot or even 1 foot."
Green takes financial lead
Primary candidates report campaign contributions
Dan Green, a Kootenai County commissioner challenger for District 3, is easily financially outpacing all other county candidates running in Tuesday's primary election.
Piano prodigy to play
Benefit concert is Friday at Lutheran Church of the Master
COEUR d'ALENE - Val Wold, an 11-year-old piano prodigy, will give a benefit concert at 7 p.m. on Friday at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. The Post Falls boy is playing for "Our Daily Bread," a free community Sunday lunch program at Lutheran Church of the Master.
Briefs May 20, 2010
Burglars steal boa constrictor in Cd'A
Cd'A Downtown Association sets 2010 calendar
COEUR d'ALENE - Summer's coming.
New heights
North Idaho man has experience of lifetime at Mt. Rainier
If I live to be 100, I may never see a better day to climb, especially on the fickle Mt. Rainier. I had been looking forward to this weekend for a while - everyone I normally "do stuff with" was out of town, and so I had noted this date on my calendar as a possibility for getting over and doing a "real" mountain. I had had no luck finding a climbing partner, and so, with a little bit of trepidation, I made the 6.5-hour drive toward Rainier on my own, with ever increasing clouds as I got closer.
Museum hosts cultural demonstrations
Arvid Lundin will play tunes from Sweden and Norway on the violin and the Hardanger fiddle, an instrument unique to Norway, at the Museum of North Idaho from 2-4 p.m. Saturday.
Boutique for little divas
JaM's offers special occasion parties
COEUR d'ALENE - The fantasies of many little girls include being princesses and rock stars, and for them there is a new place to make those dreams come true, at least for a couple of hours.
Acreage pulled from plan proposal
Critics worry move could delay plan's implementation
COEUR d'ALENE - Some community members are concerned that information the Kootenai County commissioners removed from the proposed county Comprehensive Plan could delay implementing the document already years in the making.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 20, 2010
Trojan tennis rises; Pouttu stays humble
They've only been at it for a few years, but the Post Falls Trojans are quickly making some strides in tennis under coach Angela Blair. Post Falls had never qualified a boys doubles team to state before, and this year have qualfied two - Ben Payton and Michael Tucker, and Adam Sedgwick and Andrew Sedgwick.
Supporting the troops
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department is starting a new uniform policy on Fridays: T-shirts.
KCFR receives national recognition
National Head Start Association presents 2010 Corporate Award
COEUR d'ALENE - Helping kids and families stay safe is a job they take seriously, and that attitude has earned the men and women of Kootenai County Fire and Rescue national recognition.
PRIMARY: Critical for county residents
The primary election will take place Tuesday, May 25. Its purpose is to tell the Republican and Democratic parties which candidates to nominate for November’s general election. In the primary election, voters, regardless of how they are registered, can ask for a Republican or Democratic ballot, but not both.
WILKEY: She's most qualified
I am voting for Debbie Willkey to be our next Kootenai County Coroner. I am a former emergency first responder and emergency room employee. Debbie has the support of the working men and women in our health care community because we have worked with her for many years. Debbie has also raised and educated her two children in our community and has the concerns of a parent. We trust Debbie
RASMUSSEN: He knows law, order
Vote for Duane Rasmussen on Tuesday, May 25th for Idaho State House of Representatives, Third District.
HAMMOND: Experience in Boise is valuable
I am writing to encourage 5th District voters to return Senator Jim Hammond to the Idaho Legislature. I have known and worked with Jim for over 20 years. He is a man of the highest integrity, who has worked tirelessly for the Post Falls and 5th District residents.
FILLIOS: A key county conservative
As a high school student and an ardent supporter of America’s founding principles, I am alarmed at the surge in popularity and the increase in ignorance of a plethora of radical left-wing philosophies that are slowly eroding the foundation of our great Republic. One of these harmful lines of thought is that Big Government, with its higher taxes and excessive control, is the answer to all of America’s problems.
DELANGE: State needs ardent defenders
The upcoming primary election is one of the more important elections that we will have. With federal debt and spending continuing to spiral out of control, it is a foregone conclusion that taxes will be going up on a national level. Attempts will be (and have been) made to push expenditures onto the states. It therefore is important that we elect representatives to send to Boise that will be fiscally responsible, will oppose federal mandates and will hold down state taxes. For District 3, Seat A, that person is Jeri DeLange.
NELSON: Business background a boost
It is with pleasure I have the opportunity to speak on behalf of Jai Nelson who is running for County Commissioner of Kootenai County. Jai is an experienced business owner who has resided in Kootenai County her entire life. She is vitally interested in openness and transparency in our county government. She plans to bring about transparency by placing the county checkbook online so expenditures can be traced and followed by everyone.
GREEN: Pointed in right direction
Please join me in supporting Dan Green as our candidate for Kootenai County Commissioner. Dan’s professional history and business expertise provide a magnitude of strength and ability to successfully lead Kootenai County. It is time for us to move forward with a leader such as Dan who is willing and able to identify primary issues and focus on them. As a long-time resident of Kootenai County, I am well aware of the issues that affect every single one of us – spending, taxes, growth – and I believe Dan has clear direction and proven skills to deal effectively with them. The decisions made by the Board of County Commissioners affect us today, tomorrow, and beyond. It is important we support a candidate who is proactive and can and will make a difference. Dan Green will get my vote on May 25.
PIAZZA: If the shoe fits . . .
This is not the time to change horses in the middle of the stream. Regardless of the trend in the national arena, we still have good men in position to lead and guide this County on its intended path to growth and prosperity. Rich Piazza is one of those up for re-election who is in the forefront of major issues in the County. One of the issues is the Comp Plan, which has been made into a political football. It is the blueprint that will be followed when updating the new ordinances. That in itself is a year or more down the road.
CURRIE: Fiscally responsible candidate
I support Rick Currie for the office of Kootenai Commissioner. He is a fiscal conservative who works with the people of Kootenai County.
WARD: Won't split his party
The contrast between the two Republican candidates for Congress reminds me of a saying widely credited to Ronald Reagan: “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.” This quotation contains farsighted wisdom, encourging Republicans to put the long-term well-being of the party ahead of personal gain. Unfortunately, it appears Raul Labrador has neither heard of Reagan’s so-called “11th Commandment,” nor has he considered its meaning.
School gun incident leads to 4 arrests
SPIRIT LAKE — Four Timberlake High School freshmen were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in possessing a handgun at the school.
William Roscoe Fisher, 63
May 18, 1946 - May 17, 2010
Lana Michelle Gutierrez, 42
Lana Michelle Gutierrez, 42, resident of Rathdrum, passed away May 17, 2010, at home. She was born Oct. 22, 1967, in Tacoma, Wash., to Clarence Leslie Gordon Jr. and Wanda Taylor.
Grant Charles Hoyt, 49
Grant, the seventh of eight children, was born on Jan. 30, 1961, to Katherine and the late Delmar Hoyt, and is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kelly, and their 13-year-old daughter, Emily. He passed away on April 30, 2010, in Rathdrum.
Legals May. 20, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0047219 Title Order No. NWT003207 Parcel No. S04000060060 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 08/30/2010 at 11:00 am, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 06/29/2005 as Instrument Number 1960824, and executed by TIMOTHY F DEGRYSE AND ALLISHA R DEGRYSE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), in favor of MOUNTAIN WEST BANK, 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 6, BLACKWELL ADDITION PHASE I, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK G OF PLATS AT PAGES 239 AND 239A, 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, 31029 N 10TH AVENUE , SPIRIT LAKE, ID 83869 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 01/01/2010 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 5.250% 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 $83,628.05, 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: 04/22/2010 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 Sonia Gulley ASAP# 3540951 Legal 9747 April 29, 2010 May 6, 13, 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19
PEAKS: They need citizens' protection
On the Montana/North Idaho border there are 88,000 acres of wilderness, also known as Scotchman Peaks. None of this land is designated to the animals and nature. If we don't have a designated site for the animals, we will lose the beauty and wildlife of this majestic land.
IB: Police presence wasn't the story
I am surprised and disappointed in your front page article “Stakes rising in IB spat.” Rather than addressing what the concern of the parents are you focused on the police presence. The fact that the police were called by the school shows attempted intimidation by the school administrators. If the protesters had created a reason for oversight of the law I'm sure a citizen would have called.
IB: Isolationism isn't the answer
The protests over the International Baccalaureate Program are the result of a small group of ideologues who are not Nazis but overly controlling and conservative. This can be seen by Duncan Koler’s characterization in Tuesday’s Press of global warming as a program of indoctrination that promotes anti-American and socialist theories.
IB: Information lacking with some
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is the current hot button among those who both support IB and those who oppose it. Based on conversations with friends I strongly suspect that most citizens living in School District 271 don’t know and don’t care about this issue. To many it seems to be like the book choices flap of recent years.
MACKAY: Sharing wisdom weekly
As an avid reader of the Coeur d'Alene Press for the past eight years, I would like to thank your newspaper for running the regular feature article by Harvey Mackay on your Business page every Sunday. I look forward to reading it each week and think the advice he gives is very helpful and encouraging for people in all walks of life.
AMERICA: Dream isn't dead - yet
I guess I must have gotten lost somewhere along the path of life, because I certainly can't understand how our society has come to signify popularity and stardom as a sign of the ability to govern, without much consideration for the known stands on issues. Please do not jump to conclusions and think that I am throwing sticks at California’s governor. I think he has shown unexpected bravery for trying ideas which may or may not work, because he knows something unusual is the only thing which MIGHT.
IB: Too little for too few
Over the past few months I have been watching the discussion regarding the IB & PYP programs in our "PUBLIC SCHOOLS."
FEDS: States need to step up
Am I the only one who is livid over the outrageous stupidity, corruption and treason we laughingly refer to as “government?” Many intelligent people write you, but there doesn’t seem to be any real organization to fight this.
Extreme hot dog
Try mac, cheese with your next summer favorite
Just how maxed out can we take that simple icon of summer food - the hot dog - while still keeping it not just edible, but totally appealing? Turns out, pretty well maxed.
Thailand government continues crackdown
BANGKOK (AP) - The Thai government has claimed that the army has been successful in its initial push to clear a protest zone in central Bangkok.
Keeping your pets healthy this spring
Spring is again upon us, and it is time to begin enjoying the great outdoors with our pets. Though spring outings with our pets are some of the best of the year, there are a few things to consider that will help keep us and our pets healthy.
Spring Home Expo is Thursday
COEUR d'ALENE - For the second straight year, the At Home In North Idaho Expo returns for a spring event on Thursday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.
Hats off to helping hands
Volunteer hat-making group marks 5 years
COEUR d'ALENE - The number of rapid movements of hooks and needles is mind-boggling.
Pounds prevails
Coeur d'Alene senior wins medalist honors by one stroke; Vikings finish second to Eagle
Coeur d’Alene senior wins medalist honors by one stroke; Vikings finish second to Eagle
Heart group backs video games in obesity campaign
NEW YORK - Talk about strange bedfellows. The American Heart Association and Nintendo Co. are teaming up to promote the popular Wii video game console, as the health advocacy group concedes that its campaign for traditional exercise isn't working.
The fungus among us
With nice weather already here, many of you are trading in your boots and shoes for flip flops and sandals. Some of you, however will avoid revealing foot wear for fear of displaying "not so nice" nails. For those who feel they may have fungus in the nails or skin....and especially those who wish to try to avoid it....read on.
Spring is in the air...literally!
Spring is in the air! For the allergy sufferer, so is the possibility for miserable sinus congestion, sneezing, swelling, itchy eyes, and coughing. For those that suffer from seasonal allergies, relief might be as simple as a five minute adjustment at your local chiropractor's office.
New cabin to be built at camp
Expansion work to begin next month at Mokins Bay facility
HAYDEN LAKE - Construction of a new duplex cabin at Camp MiVoden on Hayden Lake's Mokins Bay is to begin next month and should be completed by October, a camp representative said.
OTC medications at wholesale prices
Diabetes is an awful disease.
Dogs and the people who love them
Since adopting a young Yorkie on our 24th wedding anniversary in March, it's like having a four-legged toddler in the house. I took Annie to the Dog d'Alene event in downtown Coeur d'Alene on Saturday for a little canine socialization. What a fun time with dogs of every size and the people who love them.
Summer is here, time for pink!
Just like food, wine consumption patterns change with the seasons, and as we eat more meals grilled outside, salads and other summer treats we also start to consume more white wine than red, and tastes shift to lighter-bodied wines.
Records May 19, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Beauty gets even more affordable
Those of us at Saving Face, inside L Salon and Spa, wish to provide the highest quality and care for our clients. Our professionally trained personnel at L Salon, from stylists to aestheticians to certified cosmetic injectors and medical staff, promise to give you a new and younger look for less than other leading facilities. We appreciate the community support and thank our many new clients since opening!
Seahawks agree to deal with QB Losman
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Buffalo Bills starting quarterback J.P. Losman and the Seahawks have agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract, as new Seattle coach Pete Carroll continues to spin his competition carousel.
Kellogg freshman Pouttu wins 3A girls medalist title
POST FALLS — Prior to the state 3A girls golf tournament, Kellogg High freshman Kaceelyn Pouttu was told by quite a few people they thought she could win the tournament.
Experience a Day at the Dog Park is Saturday
The Kootenai Humane Society is putting on "Experience a Day at the Dog Park," from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The skinny on weight loss: Part XII
Sabotage: The emotional connection
The Sept. 27, 2004 edition of Newsweek Magazine had the following on the front page: "The New Science of Mind and Body." (with Harvard medical school). This was a Health For Life article that took up over half of the entire magazine.
Movers & Shakers May 19, 2010
Strengthen your network
'He was a good kid' Cd'A man dies in motorcycle accident
Family, friends remember Justin Allen
COEUR d'ALENE - Of all the lives Justin Allen touched in his 20 years as an athlete, student, coach, son and brother, the people he had just met will miss Allen as much as the ones who grew up with him.
Lakeland, St. Maries levies approved
Both school districts still need to slash budgets
Look forward to new textbooks next year.
Speak out or pay up
Washington state is forging ahead with its insistence that Idaho cities meet a more difficult standard of wastewater discharge than do Washington dischargers.
Free lunch offered for veterans on Memorial Day
COEUR d'ALENE - A free lunch for area veterans will be held at the Coeur d'Alene Capone's Pub and Grill, 751 N. Fourth St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.
Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics to a win for the aged
Experienced Boston takes 2-0 lead over Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Too slow? Too old?
Stingy Flyers keep Canadiens scoreless
Michael Leighton is for real - and he has all those zeros to prove it.
Morning Briefing May 19, 2010
Basketball
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 19, 2010
Waiting for something to go right
Waiting for something to go right
Notices May 19, 2010
JOLLEY, Stanley P., 91, of Coeur d'Alene, died May 12, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene. Born Dec. 1, 1918, in Stanley, Iowa. Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
Kagan's support of abortion questioned Taking the scenic route
WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior House Democrat said Tuesday that senators should fully question Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan to make sure she supports abortion rights, in light of her previous backing for limiting late-term abortions.
Candidates tout past
Labrador, Ward face off at packed forum
POST FALLS - Republican candidates for Idaho's 1st District congressional seat dug into their past to tell why they believe they're the best choice for the future.
Mayor to hold coffee session
POST FALLS - Post Falls Mayor Clay Larkin will hold an informal coffee session for citizens to discuss any topic related to the city on Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. at Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza, just west of Walmart.
The Cd'A Resort Spa ranks 47th among top 240
Results published in Conde Nast Traveler
COEUR d'ALENE - The Lake City is home to one of the top resort spas in the western hemisphere.
NIC men in middle of pack at nationals
Cardinals in 12th; Dalton tied for 10th after first day
OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. - Led by Branden Dalton's 1-under-par 71, North Idaho College is in 12th place out of 22 teams after the first day of the NJCAA men's golf tournament Tuesday at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail River Course.
HP net income jumps 28 percent
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hewlett-Packard Co.'s net income jumped 28 percent in the latest quarter as stronger demand for computers is helping to heal a battered technology industry.
Foreclosures down 2 percent
WASHINGTON - Millions of Americans are still likely to lose their homes in the coming years, but the foreclosure crisis is finally showing signs of subsiding.
It's amazing
Interest rates are down for the second week in a row, contrary to our predictions.
Renew, energize, donate
COEUR d'ALENE - Joe Threadgill has been in real estate long enough to laugh along at the suggestion that in the current real estate market, agents might as well be doing something beside trying to sell property.
Celebrate Bike to Work Week
If you bike to work four miles every day, you will burn 36,000 calories in a year. That's 10 pounds of fat.
Latest attempt to block HIV: Stronger vaginal gels
Healthy Lifestyles
WASHINGTON - Try after try to make vaginal creams that could repel the AIDS virus have failed. Now researchers are testing if a drug used to treat HIV infection finally might give women a tool to prevent it - by infusing the medicine into vaginal gels and contraceptive-style rings.
Mental illness is no joke
Food for Thought
"I'm sorry I screamed at you - I have anger control issues." "I can't sit in this meeting - my ADHD is kicking in." "I hate my job - it's so depressing." "I hate when the kids mess up the house - I'm OCD." "I'm about to go mental." "I'm about to go psycho." "You're narcissistic." "You're retarded." "This might be schizophrenic thinking but..." "You're so anal." "Are you insane?" "I can't remember where I left the keys - I must have Alzheimer's." QUIT!
Big political jolts
Specter loses in Pennsylvania, Paul wins in Kentucky
WASHINGTON - Party-switching Sen. Arlen Specter fell to a younger and far less experienced rival in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary, and political novice Rand Paul rode support from tea party activists to a Republican rout in Kentucky on Tuesday, the latest jolts to the political establishment in a tumultuous midterm election season.
WARD: He's there for the whole nation
I’ve been reading the newspapers and a fair number of websites gathering information on the candidates running for the Republican nomination in the 1st Congressional District. We need a candidate with a servant’s heart, not the typical DC-style politician who’s only out for his own interests. Idaho needs someone in Congress who understands “It’s not about me.”
DELANGE: Experience key to her leadership
What better person to represent us in District 3 than a fiscally conservative candidate with almost a decade of local government experience who understands local and state issues. I am voting for Jeri DeLange because she is the best candidate for the job.
HAMMOND: JFAC seat critical to keep
When I decided to retire from the Idaho State Senate four years ago I felt very reassured that the people in District 5 would be well represented in Boise when Jim Hammond agreed to run for the seat I would be vacating. I am delighted with the outstanding contribution Jim has made during his Senate participation over the last four years.
GREEN: County budget won't overwhelm him
Dan has the experience and know-how to be an effective County Commissioner. Dan started a forest products company—ran it successfully and retired recently. He will bring to the Board of County Commissioners the ability to oversee the county’s complex budget, bureaucracy and make sound financial decisions.
NELSON: She reflects the people's values
Jai Nelson is my choice for County Commissioner. She is a lifetime resident of Kootenai County. Although she has lived in the urban areas at times, for many years she has been a resident of the Rockford area. She knows Kootenai County and the people who live here and their values. We can count on her to defend those values enumerated in the Kezziah-Watkins study of Kootenai County residents.
CURRIE: Fairness one of his attributes
Commissioner Currie is still the right person for Kootenai County. He is fair and listens to all sides of the issues. He is a good listener and an honest and decent man. Recently one candidate claimed the county was going to shut down the dumpsites and used Worley as an example. Rick consistently championed their cause and last Wednesday’s paper announced the county purchased the property for Worley. Candidates haven’t changed, they say anything to get elected. Rick Currie made promises and has kept his promises to the people. Rick takes and values his endless time attending meetings in all the towns and cities in the county. He will not be pressured to vote for the comprehensive plan until it is representative of the best interests of the people of this county. I urge all my friends and the people of this region to keep Rick Currie in the office of commissioner. He is still the right person for us!
PIAZZA: A man for the people
Rich Piazza is a 38-year resident of Kootenai County and has an excellent understanding of our needs, he has earned a second term as Commissioner. As a former small business owner and his 18 years in the County Assessor’s office put him in daily contact with all county residents. Rich is very concerned about the future of Kootenai County and for good reasons, his family lives here. Rich was a leader in the fight to add Pappy Boyington’s name to the CDA airport an honor for Boyington and the many Veterans who live here. Rich also supports the improvements to the range at Farragut Park so that Kootenai County sportsmen and women have a safe facility to shoot.
Fola Eugenie Bolkcom Turner, 95
Fola was 95 when she went to be with The Lord (Promoted to Glory) on Jan. 10, 2010. She was born June 26, 1914, in Spokane County, Wash., attended grade school in Duncan, Wash., and high school in Granite and Athol. She accepted Christ as her Savior when she was 16 years of age.
Marilyn Joyce Lee, 78
Marilyn, 78, passed away May 17, 2010, at Sylvan House in Hayden. She was born in Santa Cruz, Calif., on Aug. 29, 1931, the daughter of Sanford and Ida Twitchell, and the youngest of five children.
Jordan Cory Boller
Jordan Cory Boller was born on May 11, 2010, to parents, Cory Boller and Michelle Sand at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene.
Stanley P. Jolley, 91
Stanley P. Jolley, 91, born to Paul and Hazel Jolley on Dec. 1, 1918, in Stanley, Iowa. Stan passed on the May 12, 2010, in Coeur d’Alene.
Legals May. 19, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Loan No. 0999288947 T.S. No. 201000156-33415 On 08/06/2010 at 11:00am (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: The West half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 51, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, 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 W Harvest Ave., Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 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 Bret C. Bowers, unmarried, as grantors, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 11/14/2006 and recorded on 11/15/2006, as instrument No. 2067151000, 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 11/14/2006. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of 939.23. due per month for the months of 11/20/2009 through 3/19/2010, 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 $126,826.98, plus accrued interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum from 10/20/2009. 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. Dated: 3/23/2010 Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC By: Kara Lansberry, Assistant Trustee Officer ASAP# 3512942 Legal 9720 April 28, 2010 May 5, 12, 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18
Arab-Americans delight in Miss USA victory
NEW YORK - Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant sure knows how to make headlines.
Kobe gets 40, Lakers rout Suns
LOS ANGELES - Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals.
Records May 18, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg May 18, 2010
Cushing knows when to clam up
Maybe there should be a revote of the revote.
Keeping it fresh
COEUR d'ALENE - Fresh fruits and vegetables will be offered at snack time at several area schools next year.
Keep an eye on your car
Report: Kootenai County has Idaho's highest rate for vehicle thefts
COEUR d'ALENE - Roll up the window and lock the doors.
Notices May 18, 2010
ARRHENIUS, Dwight "Dewey," 76, lifetime St. Maries area resident, died May 13, 2010, from injuries received in an automobile accident near Hardin, Mont. Arrangements are pending and service time and place will be announced at a later date. Hodge Funeral Home, St. Maries, is assisting the family.
Missing man found dead
Police say there are no signs of foul play
RATHDRUM - A 49-year-old Rathdrum man who was missing since April 30 was found dead in a Rathdrum area pasture on Friday night.
Start of nationals delayed by weather
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The start of the NJCAA women's golf tournament on Monday was postponed due to inclement weather. Play is expected to begin today.
Council to consider 234-acre annexation
Site adjacent to 67 acres Post Falls plans to buy for sports complex
POST FALLS - The Post Falls City Council tonight will consider allowing a developer to apply to annex 234 acres west of Highway 41 between Prairie and Hayden avenues.
Sports Briefs May 18, 2010
Football
Police to target aggressive driving
COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho State Police and other area agencies will conduct an emphasis patrol that will target aggressive drivers on Wednesday and Thursday.
Lakeland, St. Maries school levy votes today
Even with passage, districts face cuts
Polls are open today in the Lakeland and St. Maries school districts on proposed supplemental levies.
Vikings boys in third
Pounds shoots 69; Centennial boys, Lewiston girls lead at Avondale
HAYDEN LAKE - As the Coeur d'Alene Viking boys golf team walked off Avondale Golf Course on Monday, their body language said it all.
Dazzling shapes for women
Cd'A shop uses celebrities as examples of how the right clothing, accessories can make female form more attractive
HAYDEN - Oprah Winfrey is a cello. Renee Zellweger is a goblet.
Tankovich pleads guilty to charges
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene man recently tried for conspiracy to commit a hate crime pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from the same August confrontation that brought the original charges.
Getting by with less
Panhandle Health District confident it can maintain its programs
COEUR d'ALENE - Chugging along.
Eurozone nations defend currency union
BRUSSELS - Eurozone finance ministers defended the euro as a "credible" currency on Tuesday, despite its slide to four-year lows against the dollar, as they sought to tame the fears that have gripped financial markets in recent weeks.
Bike show, barbecue planned
The second Lone Wolf Bike Show and barbecue is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, at Lone Wolf Harley Davidson, 722 W. Appleway, Coeur d'Alene.
Wolves kill hunting hound
Man upset over loss of pet
COEUR d'ALENE - Jim Johnson won't hunt in the Latour Creek area again.
Bauman: Education depends on choice
COEUR d'ALENE - Trustees were joined by about 200 people at Lake City High School Monday night for a workshop about the Coeur d'Alene School District's "Schools of Choice."
City council may amend parking rules near arena
Solid waste agreement with county also on agenda
COEUR d’ALENE — Cars can park there too, at least during the winter.
Pedalin' for Project Health fundraiser is June 5
Adults, children can ride for as long as they feel like
COEUR d'ALENE - An uninsured child could get dental sealants. Families could learn alternatives to abuse. High-risk infants could have nurses visiting at home.
Athletics end 5-game streak, batter Seattle
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Kevin Kouzmanoff and Adam Rosales each hit two-run homers, Gio Gonzalez pitched a four-hitter over seven innings and the Oakland Athletics ended a five-game losing streak, beating the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Monday night.
Movers & Shakers May 18, 2010
Humanix relocates Cd'A office
Chips Shots May 18, 2010
• HOLE IN ONE
Mark, set, bottle!
Until May 13, I wondered if bottling wine was a cumbersome process of twisting that little tap on the tank/barrel and sticking bottlenecks underneath. How wrong I was; that might allow condensation in the bottles, which is bad. The reality: a wide, lined tube - like a monster garden hose - hooked up to vino-filled tanks and running along the warehouse floor toward an oh-so-cool machine on a parked truck outside.
Swing state special election a litmus test
WASHINGTON - For all the primaries testing tea party clout and veteran senators' ability to survive, a special House election in southwestern Pennsylvania is the multimillion-dollar battleground of choice Tuesday for the two political parties, previewing themes for a fall campaign shadowed by recession and voter discontent.
GOP foes: Otter vulnerable after 2009 gas tax duel
BOISE - Republican Gov. Butch Otter has been called plenty.
Found Images - May 15
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Found Images - May 8
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Marvin 'Mutt' Leroy Towner, 74
Mutt went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 14, 2010, after a five-year battle with cancer.
Donald Ingalls, 86
Our loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather died peacefully on May 12, 2010, at his home in Coeur d’Alene surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 8, 1924, in Athol, S.D., to James and Ila (Knott) Ingalls.
Lester 'Les' Normen Zumbaum, 81
Lester “Les” Normen Zumbaum, 81, of Post Falls, formerly of Wallace, passed away May 16, 2010, at the Kootenai Medical Center Circle of Life in Coeur d’Alene. He was born Feb. 24, 1929, in Harvey, N.D. Les was the son of Edward and Ida (Reiman) Zumbaum. Les was raised in McClusky, N.D.
David J. Moore, 52
David, a Seaside City Councilman and former owner of the Pizza Harbor died of cancer May 3, 2010, in Seaside, Ore. He was 52 years old.
Frances June Raugust, 84
Frances June Raugust, 84, passed away May 16, 2010, at her home in Coeur d’Alene. Frances was born on June 13, 1925, in Walthill, Neb., to Joseph and Mary Vlasak.
Sharon L. Griffey, 58
Born Oct. 12, 1951, in Redwood City, Calif., passed away surrounded by family May 7, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene.
Donavon W. 'Donny' Parker, 61
A Celebration of Life for Donavon W. “Donny” Parker will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the DeSmet Longhouse in DeSmet. Pastor Marlow Thompson will officiate at the service. Mr. Parker passed away May 11, 2010, at his rural Plummer home from cancer.
Edna S. Boyer, 86
After 86 fulfilling years on this Earth, Edna S. Boyer went on to join her husband Keith in heaven on Thursday, May 6, 2010, while being surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1923, to Alexander Stillwell and Lena Erhard of West Hoboken, N.J.
Monday, May 17
World Briefs May 17, 2010
Shuttle Atlantis arrives at space station
Mixed Blessing
Father Rassley, 81, is writing the history of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene, but he’ll finish it in Missouri
COEUR d'ALENE - There are boxes everywhere; piled like a lifetime in Father George Rassley's room at the Loyalton assisted living home in Coeur d'Alene.
Homelessness committee plan to be unveiled
Members of faith community invited
COEUR d'ALENE - The Committee on the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Kootenai County has invited members of the faith community to attend a special meeting Friday, at 7:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave.
Hospice House groundbreaking set for Tuesday
COEUR d’ALENE — A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new Hospice House at 2212 West Prairie Avenue is scheduled 10 a.m. Tuesday.
State authorizes wolf kills
Reduction necessary to protect elk herds
BOISE (AP) - The state Department of Fish and Game has authorized outfitters in the Idaho backcountry to kill up to 20 wolves in the Lolo Wildlife Management Zone by the end of next month.
Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Ronnie James Dio, whose soaring vocals, poetic lyrics and mythic tales of a never-ending struggle between good and evil broke new ground in heavy metal, died Sunday, according to a statement from his wife and manager. He was 67.
Celtics show Magic how it's done
ORLANDO, Fla. - The hair is a little grayer. The ankles and knees no longer so sturdy. Even with a roster full of aging superstars, the Boston Celtics are still standing tall.
The Front Row with Jim Litke May 16, 2010
Baffert plays traffic cop in winner's circle
BALTIMORE - It's not like Bob Baffert isn't already doing everything he can to save horse racing.
Mariners lose another one late to Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Leave it to Joe Madden to provide an unconventional view of Tampa Bay's ability to keep finding ways to win close games.
Woman drowns in river
KOOSKIA (AP) - Idaho State Police said a North Idaho woman has died after her vehicle rolled down an embankment and she was ejected into the Clearwater River.
NIC golf teams eager to play better at nationals
Women begin today in Daytona Beach; men start Tuesday in Alabama
COEUR d'ALENE - Two separate paths, but the same goal. Play better at the NJCAA golf championships than last year.
Woman found dead on Tubbs Hill
Park closed to hikers for about four hours
COEUR d'ALENE - Tubbs Hill was closed by police nearly all afternoon Sunday after a woman was found dead on the southeast point of the popular park, and a police investigation determined she died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
States' budget woes hitting programs for kids
CHICAGO - Now the crisis is reaching the children.
He's a 'rock'
Pounds is Coeur d'Alene High's No. 1 player, a three-year varsity member and a team leader
COEUR d'ALENE - After carding a two-under par on the front nine of the Region 1 golf tournament last week, the back nine wasn't as kind to Coeur d'Alene High senior Alex Pounds.
Bayview celebrating 100 years on May 29
It all started with five businessmen from Spokane sketching plans for a bay-cuddled hamlet, where they dreamed folks could lounge on float homes and fishing boats would stir the waters.
Sports Briefs May 17, 2010
Golf
Johnson's gaffe gives Busch a Dover win
DOVER, Del. - Kyle Busch would like to believe he would have defeated Jimmie Johnson even without the four-time champion making a rare pit road mistake.
McCombs' defensive play helps Shock win
OKLAHOMA CITY - Defensive lineman Ben McCombs recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown with 1 minute, 13 seconds left, and the Spokane Shock held on to beat the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz 68-63 in Arena Football League play Sunday before 4,415 at the Cox Convention Center.
Iceland's eruptions should continue
There has been a lot of interest lately in volcanic eruptions, especially following a prolonged series of ash clouds from Iceland that literally crippled the European airline industry in April.
Flyers rout Canadiens
By The Associated Press
BPA chapter captures honors at national conference
Members of Lake City High School's Chapter of Excellence Award committee are, from left, Colleen Orr, Taran Loper, Pat Hanlon, Chelsey Sampson, Alyssa Allen, Elizabeth Doherty, Ashley White and Megan Schultz. The award was one of many received by Lake City students at the BPA national leadership conference.
Krier, Hawley, Ross make all-SWAC softball first team
SALT LAKE CITY - North Idaho College sophomores Amanda Krier and Alyssa Hawley, and freshman Jessica Ross, were named to the all-Scenic West Athletic Conference softball first team at last week's Region 18 tournament.
Schroeder eyes Senate seat with 10-point plan
Post Falls man running against Hammond
Jack Schroeder believes in giving it straight.
Idaho National Guard prepares for mission
BOISE (AP) - Wind whipped across sand-colored tents, diesel fuel fumes filled nostrils and camouflage-covered bodies bowed over battlefield keyboards Wednesday at Boise's Gowen Field.
MY PLEDGE TO YOU
Judicial candidates in feisty race
BOISE (AP) - In the race for the Idaho Supreme Court, neither Judge John Bradbury nor Justice Roger Burdick are relying on precedent.
George Kevin Joe, 47
George Kevin Joe, a member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, passed from this life into the next on May 13, 2010. George was born in Spokane on June 17, 1962, to Mose Joe Williams of the Okanagan Indian Band in Vernon, British Columbia and Jacquenetta Williams of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in Worley.
Legals May. 17, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: April 13, 2010 File No.: 7777.12525 Sale date and time (local time): August 13, 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: 6201 Trestle Street 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: Timothy R. Gorshe, a married man as his sole and separate property Original trustee: Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Credit Suisse Financial Corporation Recording date: February 6, 2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2012052 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of April 13, 2010: $397,409.36 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 12, Block 1, Cascade Place, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book "J" of Plats at Page 147, et. Seq., 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# 7777.12525) 1002.153152-FEI Legal 9702 April 26, 2010 May 3, 10, 17, 2010
Sunday, May 16
COFFEE: Stands must stand taller
Over the last few years CDA has sprouted a new coffee stand on just about every corner. As a born and bred Northwesterner, I appreciate a good cup of coffee and I love the option of grabbing one on the go. All this being said, I have a bit of a problem with one aspect of some local espresso stands, that being THE COFFEE!
PIAZZA: Conflict on paving issue
Before every Kootenai County Commissioners hearing the commissioners are asked if they have any conflicts of interest. What if a commissioner accepts the maximum donation allowed for a re-election campaign? Does this qualify as a conflict of interest when the company comes before the commissioners with a case to be heard?
GOP: Oil stains on its canvas
Republicans deregulated the banking, health care, mining, and oil industries to prove to us that when private industries are left alone, America will prosper. Let us see who has actually prospered.
FEDS: Sending a mixed message
The ignorance (or is it arrogance) of our federal government never ceases to amaze me.
CAR SEATS: Officer responds to crisis
I want to thank Cd'A Police officer Bill Tilson for coming to the rescue of my granddaughter in the midst of her car seat installation dilemma...he stepped up to the plate and offered expert advice to her, responding to my letter to the Editor on Sunday, May 9. He was able to answer all her questions and set her mind at ease. I, and my granddaughter, Jessica, just want to say "thank you!"
TEXTING: Please don't text and drive
About 300,000 people are injured each year due to a car crash caused by texting while driving. Obviously, texting while driving plays a significant role in the number of deaths and losses each year from a car crash.
CATS: They're out of control - again
I read with interest about dogs leaving their gifts and the owners responsibilty of picking up after them. Now for the same question that comes up year after year. What about the neighbors’ cats? Who picks up or cleans up after them?
SIGNS: Theft can't silence supporter
Our republican form of government is based upon the principle that candidates for office have the right to seek their chosen office and the electorate has the right to be informed about the candidates for office. Incumbent in those rights are the right to peacefully campaign. Property owners likewise have the right to permit campaign literature and signage on their property if they choose to do so.
SENIORS: Projects show their passion
On Wednesday evening, I joined two LCHS teachers and evaluated six students presenting their senior projects. The projects were as diverse as the students presenting them -- a hobby, a passion, a future career, a path of study. The interesting thing to me is that from none of these students did I get the impression that this was just another task to complete before the diploma was handed to them. These students truly cared about the topic and expressed passion for the time and energy spent to complete the project, paper and presentation. For me, it was informative and enlightening.
BENCH: Much ado from 'porcupines'
I’m writing to comment on Tuesday’s story about the “Bring back the bench” demonstration of protest at Farragut State Park.
It's amazing
Interest rates are down for the second week in a row, contrary to our predictions.
Questions to help you pursue your goals
As you strive to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you may, at times, feel frustrated over events you can't influence, such as the up-and-down movements of the financial markets. Yet there is much you can control - once you determine the answers to just five key questions.
Morning Briefing May 16, 2010
Auto Racing
New Palin book, 'America By Heart,' out Nov. 23
NEW YORK - Sarah Palin's new book has a title, "America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag," and a release date, Nov. 23, publisher HarperCollins announced Tuesday.
Camps step up with better training on bullying
At 16, Kayla Robbins will soon head off for her ninth summer at sleepaway camp, not far from home in Concord, N.H. This year, she'll spend much of her time as a junior staffer and is looking forward to helping little kids learn to swim.
'General Hospital' has 18 Daytime Emmy nominations
Awards show to air June 27 in Las Vegas
NEW YORK - With 13 Daytime Emmy nominations, the soap opera "As the World Turns" has the potential for a trophy-filled going-away party on an awards show being broadcast by the network that pulled the plug on it.
Notice May 16, 2010
JOE, George Kevin, 47, of Post Falls, a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, died Thursday, May 13, 2010. Born June 17, 1962. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Rose Creek Longhouse in Worley. A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. today, May 16, 2010, in the Rose Creek Longhouse with burial to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery in Worley. A dinner will take place following the funeral at the Rose Creek Longhouse.
Laura Little: Summer
IN PERSON
In January, Laura Little landed the role of a lifetime: executive director of the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre.
Kellogg earns first trip to state
SPIRIT LAKE — Kellogg sophomore Shayna Waechter hit a two-run single in the third inning to lift the Wildcats past the Timberlake Tigers 3-2 in the 3A District 1-2 championship game on Saturday, sending Kellogg to state for the first time since it started the program in 2000.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 16, 2010
Enjoy our little piece of state this week
We won't get a state track meet here in North Idaho anytime soon.
Obama wants light on shadowy Wall Street deals
WASHINGTON (AP) - Closer watch over Wall Street will help consumers make better informed choices about investing and shine light on the shadowy deals that caused the financial crisis, President Barack Obama said Saturday in pushing Congress to pass overhaul legislation.
The bigger picture: Deaths, destruction and the future
While the ash from Mount St. Helens impacted the lives of North Idahoans and fell on 11 states as far away as Wisconsin, death and destruction were prominent near the volcano in western Washington.
Keeping Women's Military Memorial open
Organizers hope new generation will help bring stories alive
ARLINGTON, Va. - Garage sales and quilt raffles helped a determined group of female World War II veterans raise money to transform a rundown wall at Arlington National Cemetery into a grand stone memorial to women who served their country. But those women are dying off, even as the memorial runs short of funds.
Community Thanks May 16, 2010
FUNDRAISER: For White Cane Week
Two Nine Mile Falls teens drown in Priest Lake
PRIEST RIVER — The bodies of two Washington teens who drowned in a fast-moving stream near Priest Lake were recovered early Saturday.
Otter, group to visit China
TWIN FALLS (AP) - An Idaho Department of Commerce official says Gov. Butch Otter will travel to China in June with other state officials and business leaders on a trade mission.
M's let one slip away
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Willy Aybar homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the baseball-best Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 victory over the last-place Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
A solid recovery but concerns remain
WASHINGTON - The economy is being boosted by higher retail sales, stronger factory output and a rise in companies' stockpiles.
Foreclosures down 2 percent
WASHINGTON - Millions of Americans are still likely to lose their homes in the coming years, but the foreclosure crisis is finally showing signs of subsiding.
Dogs big and small highlight second Dog d'Alene show
COEUR d’ALENE — It looked like Ron and Karen Deering of Coeur d’Alene had tamed a black bear and taken him downtown for the second Dog d’Alene on Saturday.
Shelter or store?
Most Americans say no question
LOS ANGELES - Remember that old song, "How much is that doggie in the window?" For most Americans, it seems it's no sale.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level this year
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest level of the year, as rates fell on U.S. government securities. Fixed mortgage rates closely track interest rates paid on long-term Treasury bonds.
Ash Sunday
30 years later, area residents recall eruption
Ready or not, it came on May 18, 1980.
Lookin At Lucky wins as Derby winner fades
BALTIMORE - Change of jockeys, change of fortune.
Are free security products safe?
Ask the Propellerheads
Dear PropellerHeads: My friend told me to stop paying for Windows PC security and use one of the free products out there. Is it safe?
Motorcyclist hits deer
SANDPOINT- A 76-year-old Sandpoint man was injured Saturday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving struck a deer on U.S. 95 near Pack River Road.
Timberlake nabs berth to state
OROFINO — After falling in the district championship game to Orofino 14-6, the Timberlake Tigers battled back to defeat the Priest River Spartans 14-4 in the 3A District 1-2 tournament second-place game for the school’s first trip to the state tournament since 2004.
My biggest parenting challenge yet
For much of my life I have been the kind of person who couldn't wait for the next bend of the river, what would be over the next rise. This was as true figuratively as it was literally. However, as my oldest has gone on to college, and the girls are graduating in a month then headed off to school this fall, I find myself looking ahead with disappointment and trepidation.
Occupational therapists treat carpal tunnel
DEAR DR. GOTT: I am writing in regards to your answer to the 74-year-old woman with carpal tunnel. Please don't discount occupational therapy as a valid treatment option. Therapists are educated and trained in the treatment of the upper extremities as well as management of pain and restoration of function for daily tasks. We would have provided this woman with modalities, stretches, custom splints and effective home programs. Each patient gets a custom-designed plan of care. Please let your readers know about occupational therapists.
Late-game magic
Lakeland rallies past Moscow for third straight regional title, trip to state
RATHDRUM — In softball, if you have a good pitcher throwing on any particular day, you can be tough to beat.
The nature of nettles
Nature never ceases to amaze me with its boundless ability to feed, soothe and cure us - if only we open our senses to its possibilities. Part of discovering nature's nurturing qualities as contemporary humans is seeking out the lessons learned by those who have blazed trails before us. Over eons, people have fumbled their way through the woods, enduring scrapes, bruises, stomachaches and even death in order to figure out how the vast diversity of wild-growing wonders can actually benefit our existence. A few of these "wonders" would seem pretty unlikely to the first-time observer. Take, for instance, the stinging nettle. If you've ever been unfortunate enough to innocently swipe a bit of bare skin past the leaves or stem of the stinging nettle, you probably came away from the experience with a nasty, burning rash and an even nastier opinion of the plant that "bit" you. The stinging sensation from the chemical irritants on the nettle's needle-like hairs can persist for up to a week - no fun.
What they didn't teach in business school
A college education is valuable, and I salute all the graduates who are heading out into the wonderful world of work. A degree is an important step toward career achievement.
Lake City wins 2 regional doubles titles
5A REGION 1
Will viewers find answers to 'Lost'?
Finale to air at 9 p.m. May 23
NEW YORK - As a "Lost" fan, I'm well-versed in its many clashing versions of reality.
BP confident latest try to capture oil will work
Around 210,000 gallons have spilled into gulf since April 20 explosion
ROBERT, La. - BP was confident Saturday its latest experiment using a mile-long pipe would capture much of the oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico, even as the company disclosed yet another setback in the environmental disaster.
Renew, energize, donate
Keller Williams Realty performs community service at Little Folks
COEUR d'ALENE - Joe Threadgill has been in real estate long enough to laugh along at the suggestion that in the current real estate market, agents might as well be doing something beside trying to sell property.
Astronauts forced into shorter shuttle survey
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A snagged cable forced Atlantis' astronauts to resort to a more inconvenient and less comprehensive method of inspecting their space shuttle Saturday as they sped toward a weekend rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Jobs engine is here now
The region's powerful economic development arm, muscled by Steve Griffitts and Jobs Plus, is correctly aiming high on the business recruitment radar.
World/Nation Briefs May 16, 2010
Forum held on immigration law
Timberlake boys win 8th straight district title
SPIRIT LAKE — Timberlake’s boys won their eighth straight district title, and Colton Watt (110, 300 hurdles) and Courtney Tucker (100, 400) of Bonners Ferry claimed district titles Saturday at the 3A District 1-2 meet at Timberlake High.
GOP foes: Otter vulnerable after 2009 gas tax duel
BOISE - Republican Gov. Butch Otter has been called plenty.
Garden features poet's favorite flowers
Emily Dickinson better known for her green thumb
NEW YORK - They're growing dandelions at the New York Botanical Garden. On purpose.
Videogames to Vintner
Capcom head opens premium winery in Napa
NAPA, Calif. - After years of overseeing the company that gave the world "Resident Evil," "Street Fighter" and other gore-fest games, Kenzo Tsujimoto is trying his hand in the equally competitive - if less bloody - world of Napa winemaking.
Saturday, May 15
Univision hosts forum on immigration
MIAMI - Detractors and defenders of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigration aired their views in a lively town-hall style meeting broadcast nationally Friday night by the Spanish-language network Univision.
Free community lunch program needs cooks
"Our Daily Bread," a free community Sunday lunch program, needs 6-8 people who would cook and serve lunch to our hungry neighbors.
Entertainment Briefs for May 15, 2010
Eminem, Jay-Z team up for shows
Jacklin Seed celebrates 75 years
Company's seed adorns White House grounds
POST FALLS - Jacklin Seed marks its 75th business anniversary this year. According to Chris Claypool, Jacklin general manager, the company has been successful because of its employees, growers, customers, and distributors.
Notices May 15, 2010
JACOBSON, Verna June, 83, of Sandpoint, died May 10, 2010, at The Bridge. Born Feb. 17, 1927, in Walsh, Colo. Memorial graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at Lakeview Cemetery, with Wayne Gunter officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service. Memorial: www.coffeltfuneral.com
Man remains in jail for dead boy's ID
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon man who has refused to reveal his true name after being accused of assuming the identity of a murdered Ohio boy will remain in jail pending another hearing on whether he can be released to home detention.
M's don't let home runs go to waste
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Doug Fister and Seattle's bullpen were just good enough to make sure the Mariners didn't waste another rare power surge.
NIC Sentinel brings home awards
The North Idaho College Sentinel student newspaper recently won three national first-place awards in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence national competition.
Space shuttle Atlantis soars on final voyage
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis thundered away on its final voyage to orbit Friday, hoisting an experienced crew of six and a full shipment of space station gear.
Five T-Wolves in regional finals
COEUR d'ALENE - Lake City and Lewiston will make up most of the final round matchups in the 5A Region 1 tournament today at Lake City and Coeur d'Alene High.
Walden honored by Rotarians
COEUR d'ALENE - Amidee "Ace" Walden, the world's oldest active Rotarian, was honored Friday by fellow Rotarians shortly before his 103rd birthday.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 15, 2010
Doing their driving closer to home
After years of having to jump on a bus and travel to the southern end of the state, area golfers can rest a little more easily this weekend as those schools from Pocatello, Boise and the rest of the Treasure Valley have to make the trek to Kootenai County for three of the four state golf tournaments, taking place Monday and Tuesday in the Coeur d'Alene-Post Falls area.
Second loss to Snow sends NIC home
SALT LAKE CITY - After keeping their season alive with a 5-4 win over Southern Nevada, the North Idaho Cardinals came up short against Snow College, falling 5-1 at Bruin Field to be eliminated from the Region 18 softball tournament.
Students invited to Summer Math Blast
Apangea Parent Night is Tuesday
Students in grades 4-12 are invited to sharpen their math skills over the summer - and possibly win prizes doing so - through the Apangea Summer Math Blast.
Lake City wins fourth straight lacrosse title
COEUR d'ALENE - Jesse Hansen scored seven goals as Lake City defeated Sandpoint 10-8 in the championship game of the North Idaho Lacrosse League tournament Friday night.
Gavel falls on NBC show 'Law & Order'
NEW YORK - The venerable police-courtroom drama "Law & Order" has been axed.
NIC Really BIG Raffle house 'goes green'
This year's North Idaho College Foundation Really BIG Raffle house is green this year, and that means more than just the exterior color.
League of Women Voters turns 90
Institution offers online voter guide
COEUR d'ALENE - The League of Women Voters is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2010.
T-Wolves catch on
Lake City blanks Coeur d'Alene, earns region's second berth to state
COEUR d'ALENE - Freshman Amber Hawkes started the season as the No. 1 pitcher on the junior varsity but on Friday afternoon, she found herself batting cleanup for the first time in the most important game of the season for the Lake City Timberwolves.
Timberlake to play Kellogg for district softball crown
SOFTBALL
Priest River businesses destroyed by fire
Investigators say source could be electrical
PRIEST RIVER - A popular bar was destroyed by fire early Friday morning in downtown Priest River. Popeye's Bar and an adjoining vacant barber shop and restaurant was completely gutted in the early morning hours on.
Burke burglary suspects in custody
BURKE - Five suspects in a series of burglaries in the Burke area are in custody and awaiting preliminary hearings next week, the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office reported.
Forestry contest marches on
COCOLALLA - The Sagle sixth-graders under Ray Bird's tutelage have big boots to fill: Their own.
Student food drive a success
Event concludes today at Trading Company Store
POST FALLS - The kids hit a home run with their food drive.
Home sales ahead of last year
Tax rebate, low interest rates, modest prices credited for increase
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County home sales through April remain well ahead of last year's pace, according to the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service.
Man with child porn arrested at border
PORTHILL - A United States citizen was arrested earlier this month after allegedly getting his car stuck while attempting to sneak into Canada with a laptop computer containing child pornography.
Movers & Shakers May 15, 2010
SECU, Numerica merge
Records May 15, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Hayden Meadows students staying
No parents plan on moving kids after letter from school
COEUR d'ALENE - The kids at Hayden Meadows are staying right where they are.
Explore delivery options
As Americans, we are blessed with an abundance of choices - from insignificant to life changing.
About face
Carving found in 1952 stolen from man's yard
COEUR d'ALENE - Easy come, easy go. Just as simply as the 300-pound carved wooden Tiki head came into Don Kilian's life, it just as quickly left. "It's just like kids," the 80-year-old Coeur d'Alene native said. "You don't miss it until it's gone."
Trojan girls win region title
Viking boys edge Lake City by 1 point
LEWISTON - Buoyed by a pair of record-breaking performances, Post Falls won the girls team title at the 5A Region 1 meet at Vollmer Bowl.
Morning Briefing May 15, 2010
Basketball
Learning for a lifetime
Nearly 700 students eligible to graduate, about 300 walk at NIC
COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho College graduate Connie Ord insists she had one thing in particular on her mind as she waited to walk up to the stage and have her name called during Friday's commencement ceremony.
Gagne sends Flyers to finals
BOSTON (AP) - Down 3-0 in the series, then down 3-0 in Game 7. It looked as if the Philadelphia Flyers had finally run out of rallies against the Boston Bruins.
Cd'A back in election suit
Judge Hosack denies Kennedy request to dismiss lawsuit
COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene is back in, the suit isn't dismissed and the next step could be a trial.
'Mac 'n Cheese Cookoff' is Sunday
Event is 1-5 p.m. at Greenbriar Inn
COEUR d'ALENE - This won't be your grandmother's macaroni and cheese. It won't be your mom's either.
Lakeland caps improbable run
Hawks beat Sandpoint for Region 1 title, trip to state tourney in 4A baseball
SANDPOINT - Completing a grueling stretch of five games in five days, three of those on the road, the Lakeland Hawks earned a trip to state with a 17-13 victory over the Sandpoint Bulldogs in the championship game of the 4A Region 1 baseball tournament Friday at War Memorial Field.
'A global force of good'
Vice Admiral Bruce Clingan confidant end is in sight in Iraq, Afghanistan
COEUR d'ALENE - There's more to the U.S. Navy than you know. Some days sailors might be countering piracy, halting toxic waste dumping or providing humanitarian relief in Haiti and the Gulf of Mexico. Vice Admiral Bruce Clingan calls it a global form of good.
Nothing wrong with Arizona law
I am curious about the reaction over Arizona's new law. The bill actually mirrors federal law and has absolutely nothing to do with race, age, gender, or religion, nor does it hinder any citizen's rights to life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness - therefore no one's rights are being violated.
Ruth Moorhead, 86
Ruth G. “Ruthie” Moorhead, 86, of Hayden, died May 10, 2010, at By The Lake Assisted Living in Hayden. She was born Aug. 14, 1923, in Englewood, N.J., to Benjamin and Virginia (Philps) Graffin.
Friday, May 14
IB FORUM: More like censorship
In regard to the IB/PYP "open forum" held at the CDA library on Monday night...I'm really not sure what to say. Or, maybe I do.
LABRADOR: Writer stands corrected
Thanks for printing my letter (May 12 – “Issues in Favor of Ward”). However, beat me with a wet noodle; Raul Labrador was born in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is an "unincorporated territory" of the United States and, as such, Raul is a citizen. I stand corrected.
IB: Choice key to education
I’m new to the IB discussion. I attended the informational meeting at the library on Monday. I assumed there would be information for both sides, but it was about why we shouldn’t have the program and its' "socialist” connotations.
CAR SEATS: Become a volunteer technician
Sunday, the Press ran a Letter to the Editor from Jeanne Helstrom regarding the difficulty her granddaughter had finding assistance learning to install a new child passenger safety seat. She couldn’t have explained the situation better!
WATER: Column was newsworthy
Why was not Cliff Harris’ article on Page 2 of the May 3 Press on the serious subject of a guaranteed world water shortage put on the front page? Maybe it would cause some of us to begin conserving water.
CDA: Bless this great place
I have been reading the letters to the editor in my CDA Press and I feel it’s time for something positive to be written.
HEALTH: Women, it's your time
May 9th-15th is National Women’s Health Week and Dirne Community Health Center would like to thank all of the women in our community who work so hard to make our community such a special place. We would like to encourage women in our community to take the time to focus on their health. Women are encouraged to utilize the interactive screening chart and immunization tool found on www.womenshealth.gov to learn what screenings and immunizations they need.
JAIL: There's more to the story
You read in Saturday’s CDA Press an opinion of Kootenai County’s jail status… as “full but needn’t be.”
Notices May 14, 2010
CHARVAT, Michael Carl, 52, of Athol, died April 26, 2010, due to multiple organ failure. Born Oct. 6, 1957, in Spokane. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. Yates Funeral Home, Hayden, is entrusted with the care of arrangements. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
At college May 14, 2010
Jenna DeLong Drake University
Northwest Notes May 14, 2010
NIC golfer Dalton signs with WSU
Priceless performance
Single dollar changes lives of Cd'A Homes residents
COEUR d'ALENE - Harmonies, buoyant rhythms, children's voices and sunshine flowed through the dining room Thursday at Coeur d'Alene Homes Assisted Living and Memory Center.
Pakistanis arrested in bomb probe
WATERTOWN, Mass. - Three Pakistani men who authorities say supplied funds to Times Square car bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad were arrested Thursday in a series of raids across the Northeast as the FBI followed the money trail in the failed attack.
Willy Wonka coming to the Kroc
Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho presents the musical Willy Wonka May 21 through May 30 at the Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road.
Movers & Shakers May 14, 2010
Best Western Cd'A Inn receives Director's Award
Duo faces robbery charges
Men accused of trying to rob three stores in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d'ALENE - Two men ended up with no cash, a little oxycontin, and in jail after trying to rob three stores in Coeur d'Alene late Wednesday and early Thursday.
The Front Row with TIM DAHLBERG May 14, 2010
Has baseball turned corner on steroids?
It was Yogi Berra's 85th birthday Wednesday, as good a day as any to reflect on a time when baseball seemed pure and juice only got mentioned at breakfast.
Celtics dust off LeBron, Cavs in six
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 94-85 victory over Cleveland in Game 6 on Thursday night, sending LeBron James and the Cavaliers into an early offseason.
Vernon sentenced on statutory rape charges
COEUR d’ALENE — The former volunteer for a Post Falls church who pleaded guilty to three counts of statutory rape could be eligible for parole in six months.
Hawks force second title game
BASEBALL
Wordplay trumps fireworks in 'Iron Man 2'
Just when it feels like the superhero genre needs a breather, along comes Robert Downey Jr. again as billionaire motor mouth Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man. Like the 2008 original film, "Iron Man 2" flourishes when Downey banters with equally entertaining talents like Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson and franchise newcomers Don Cheadle and Sam Rockwell.
Sheriff's department seeks missing man
The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is seeking information about the whereabouts of Grant C. Hoyt. Hoyt was last seen on April 30 at One Eyes, a tavern in Rathdrum.
Local Briefs May 14, 2010
Community forum set for May 20
Cannes focuses on emerging filmmakers
'Robin Hood' premiere brings out Hollywood's big names
CANNES, France - This year's lineup at the Cannes Film Festival is leaner and less star-studded than usual, but you wouldn't know that from Wednesday's high-glamour opening ceremony.
Still battling
Warrior Games give injured veterans kinship, strength
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - An Afghan insurgent's homemade bomb shattered Marc Esposito's lower legs, broke his back and knocked him cold for four days. But the Air Force staff sergeant says the worst part was being torn from his Special Operations teammates who stayed in the field after he was evacuated.
Nordic lifestyles on display at museum
Scandinavian cultural demonstrations are scheduled at the Museum of North Idaho in conjunction with their feature exhibit Nordic Roots Run Deep.
Not buying romantic comedies
One thing my boyfriend and I agree on is I'm no good at watching romantic comedies.
Man sentenced to 40 months for fraud, ID theft
Goodson stole checks from mailboxes, passed them at businesses
COEUR d'ALENE - A 37-year-old Priest River man who admitted to stealing checks out of several mailboxes in Spirit Lake, then forging them at businesses and banks throughout North Idaho, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison.
Fear is a poor teacher
As an IB Social Studies teacher at LCHS and prior teacher of AP U.S. History, I have knowledge and familiarity with our district's high school advanced learning programs. Since the April School Board meeting, I have also had a young parent critic of IB visit my IB classes. From my conversations with this parent, the various My Turn essays, and from the Cd'A library presentation on Monday, I have gained a clearer understanding of the mindset and objections of the IB critics.
Lone crash survivor loses his family
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) - The Dutch family - mom, dad and two young sons - were headed home from a dream safari in South Africa when their plane plunged to Earth in Libya. Rescuers found a single passenger alive: 9-year-old Ruben, still strapped in his seat.
Entertainment Calendar for May 14, 2010
Hand Bell Concert: Popular and classical music, 7 p.m. St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parish Hall,501 Wallace Ave. Cd'A. Free, donations accepted, refreshments provided
Open for business
New Post Falls Chamber of Commerce features local talent, heritage
POST FALLS - The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce is now up town. The nonprofit has opened its new 5,900-square-foot building next to City Hall a month ahead of schedule. "It's extraordinary," chamber CEO Pam Houser said with a wide grin. "We held our first board meeting here on Tuesday and several of the board members commented that they haven't seen me smile all the way through a board meeting in the four years I've been here."
Snow topples Cards
SALT LAKE CITY - Snow College first baseman Heather Gardner hit two home runs and drove in six runs as the fifth-seeded Badgers defeated the fourth-seeded North Idaho Cardinals 14-12 in the opening round of the Region 18 tournament at Bruin Field.
Jasper Johns' 'Flag' fetches $28.6M at NYC auction
NEW YORK - Jasper Johns' seminal work "Flag" from the collection of the late best-selling author Michael Crichton sold for $28.6 million at a New York City auction Tuesday, an auction record for the artist.
LCDC official: Project good
Berns feels Riverstone has bright future
COEUR d'ALENE - The Lake City Development Corp. commissioners aren't surprised to see the Riverstone development facing tough times, said Executive Director Tony Berns.
Vikings slide into state
Cd'A runs past Lake City for 5A second seed, rematch with Capital
COEUR d’ALENE — When it needed runs the most, Coeur d’Alene was able to find them in bunches as the Vikings defeated the Lake City Timberwolves 13-1 in five innings in the 5A Region 1 baseball tournament second-place game at Ted Page Field on Thursday.
Morning Briefing May 14, 2010
American League
Hazardous materials
Transfer station workers on the lookout for toxic substances in garbage
COEUR d'ALENE - As if picking through garbage didn't have surprises enough, imagine if there were something toxic waiting within. Or poisonous. Or flammable. These concerns are always on the minds of staff at the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department, said Director Roger Saterfiel, as local transfer stations often encounter hazardous materials that should never have made it into the garbage.
Simply Sweet
Adelines spring show is Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - As Melodie Hays chatted about the Sweet Adelines show set for Saturday, first applause, then laughter, came from a nearby room during rehearsal at Coeur d'Alene Assembly of God Church. "You can hear all the fun we're having," Hays said with a big smile. "Singing is a great outlet."
Bob Newhart celebrates 50 years in show business Entertainment
LOS ANGELES - "Fifty years!" Bob Newhart marveled. "It's like where the hell did the time go?"
Slam shocks Mariners
BALTIMORE - Down by four runs in the eighth inning, the Baltimore Orioles could hardly have imagined an afternoon featuring a celebration at the plate, a shaving cream pie to the face of newcomer Corey Patterson and the sounds of Jay-Z blaring in the clubhouse.
Judge denies Mica Flats storage depot appeal
Court refuses request to review denial of previous application
COEUR d'ALENE - The answer is still no. A First District judge has denied a Coeur d'Alene businessman's appeal against Kootenai County's decision on his proposed storage depot in Mica Flats, which has had a long saga of opposition from locals and litigation against the county.
All aboard for China
If you'd like to play a bigger role in a shrinking world, we have one word for you: Zhongguo!
Back in session
Election challenge returns to court after two-month break
COEUR d'ALENE - It's been six months since the polls closed, and two months since the election challenge lawsuit was last in court. It resumes today with its fourth judge, Charles Hosack, presiding.
Festival at Sandpoint announces lineup
SANDPOINT - The Festival at Sandpoint celebrates its 28th annual summer concert series, Aug. 5-15, with eight nights of music under the stars, on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint.
Vikings off to good start
Carson doubles in throws; Coeur d'Alene girls, boys take early lead; Howell wins twice for Lakeland
LEWISTON - Shae Carson won the shot put and discus to help Coeur d'Alene's girls take the lead after the first day of the 5A Region 1 track and field meet Thursday at Vollmer Bowl.
Study outlines the road to economic recovery
Idaho's economic outlook improves, ranks 7th best nationally
COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho is already seen as one of the most business-friendly states, and a new study moves it up significantly when compared to other states.
Records May 14, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
This election is of primary importance
Casting your ballot on May 25 could do more than warm up your voting muscles for the big show in November.
Crapo among sponsors of bill to help small beer brewers
BOSTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. John Kerry says he wants to give the country's 1,500 small beer makers a tax break.
James (Jim) P. Madden, 89
James (Jim) P. Madden, 89 of Hayden, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2010. He was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Deer Park, Wash., to Frank and Belle Madden.
Alberta G. (Misner) Aldershof, 81
Alberta (Bert) passed away peacefully May 9, 2010, at the Four Seasons in Coeur d’Alene. She was born May 21, 1928, in North Hollywood, Calif., to Charlotte and William Misner.
Michael Carl Charvat, 52
Born Oct. 6, 1957, and passed away April 26, 2010, due to multiple organ failure. Michael was a loving son, brother, father, husband, uncle and good friend. He was born in Spokane and moved to Rathdrum at the age of 12 where he attended school, graduating from Lakeland High School in 1977.
Legals May. 14, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: April 9, 2010 File No.: 7261.27834 Sale date and time (local time): August 11, 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: 3265 North 14th St 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: Joseph Swope, an unmarried man Original trustee: Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Ownit Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Recording date: August 28, 2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2052052000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of April 9, 2010: $142,710.25 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: Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, Davis Park, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County recorder in Book "C" of Plats at Page 74, 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# 7261.27834) 1002.152875-FEI Legal 9677 April 23, 30, 2010 May 7, 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13
Economy? Graduate has hope
Ethan Waite is a Coeur d'Alene High student whose senior project focused on the effects of Sept. 11, 2001, combined with job shadowing Press columnist Sholeh Patrick.
St. Vincent facility to honor Kathy Reed
COEUR d'ALENE - Now it's time to build across the lot. In the name of Kathy Reed. Nearly a year to the day after St. Vincent de Paul broke ground on the now-completed Lynn Peterson Home, the nonprofit was at it again Wednesday, putting down the ceremonial shovels for a 37-unit apartment building that will house low-income seniors.
Riverstone woes
A Coeur d'Alene title company held an auction on Wednesday for two foreclosed condominium buildings within the Riverstone development that sold back to the bank for $12.5 million.
Crappie, largemouth bass active in area lakes
Fish Tips
Water temperatures have warmed up, and that means pre-spawning season has started and crappie and largemouth bass are really active.
Orioles figure out Mariners
BALTIMORE (AP) - The last time Brad Bergesen faced the Seattle Mariners, he yielded seven runs in less than three innings and earned himself a trip to the minor leagues.
Stakes rising in IB spat
Deputies called to keep an eye on program protest
Public controversy regarding the International Baccalaureate Organization's Primary Years Programme at Hayden Meadows Elementary School spilled into the street this week.
Trojans trippin' to state
Ashburn comes up big for Post Falls; Lake City to play Cd’A for second berth
COEUR d’ALENE — The Post Falls Trojans needed Richelle Ashburn — and more importantly, her right arm — to come through on Wednesday with the 5A Region 1 championship on the line. She and her arm did just that — and just as important, her Trojan teammates came through as well, putting together two near-flawless games to earn Post Falls its first trip to state softball as a 5A school.
Super Saver 5-2 favorite for Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver was made the early 5-2 favorite Wednesday for the Preakness Stakes, and he’ll break from the starting gate next to beaten Derby favorite Lookin At Lucky.
Seeing the signs
NIC instructor shares passion for deaf culture
North Idaho College American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor Jacalyn Marosi is not deaf, but people have mistakenly thought that she was. And that makes her proud. "If a hearing person is mistaken for being deaf before they have spoken that is a huge compliment," Marosi said.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 13, 2010
M's putting a lot of us to sleep
So what’s the big deal about whether Ken Griffey Jr. did or did not fall asleep in the clubhouse the other night during a Mariners game? The way they played last week, many of their fans probably wanted to do the same thing, but opted to chug the caffeine in order to last to the end of the game.
Entertainment Briefs for May 13, 2010
Lambert, Shelton get engaged
Legal immigrants to get new ID
Technology makes new card more secure
COEUR d'ALENE - Employers will soon have a more reliable way to confirm that those claiming to be legal U.S. citizens, but some in favor of stricter laws believe it is still not enough.
Age not kind for Glacier 100th birthday
Scientists predict ice may not last another decade
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Mont. - Age has not been kind to Glacier National Park. The gorgeous million-acre park in northwestern Montana celebrated its 100th birthday on Tuesday. But many of its glaciers have melted, and scientists predict the rest may not last another decade. The forests are drier and disease-ridden, leading to bigger wildfires. Climate change is forcing animals that feed off plants to adapt.
Lost in the '50s this weekend
Annual event includes classic car show, music, dancing, sidewalk sales
SANDPOINT - Despite a forecast calling for sun Friday, there shall be no talk of the weather.
Dutch boy sole known survivor in Libyan jet crash
Flight from South Africa goes down, kills 103
TRIPOLI, Libya - A 10-year-old Dutch boy lay in a hospital bed, head bandaged, skin pale and legs shattered - the lone "miracle" survivor of a plane crash Wednesday that killed 103 people in the Libyan capital. Most victims were Dutch tourists returning from vacation in South Africa.
LA votes to boycott Arizona businesses
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The City Council voted Wednesday to boycott Arizona businesses, making Los Angeles the largest city to take such action to protest the state's tough new law targeting illegal immigration.
Records May 13, 2010
CRIME REPORTS; DIVORCE FILED; LAWSUITS; JUDGMENTS; SENTENCINGS
Notices May 13, 2010
BAKIE, Emily May, 64, of Klamath Falls, Ore., died May 4, 2010. Born Nov. 27, 1945, in Wenatchee, Wash. A service of Tribute and Love was held Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Eternal Hills Chapel in Klamath Falls. A private cremation and inurnment was held at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens. An additional service of Tribute and Love will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3115 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene. Eternal Hills Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Investigators: Leak caused well device to fail
WASHINGTON - A key safety device known as the blowout preventer used in the BP oil rig in the Gulf had a hydraulic leak and other problems that likely prevented it from working as designed, congressional investigators said Wednesday.
Suspect turns self in
POST FALLS - Darin M. Pannell, 21, Coeur d'Alene, one of two suspects in the alleged Sunday robbery at the Post Falls Walgreens, turned himself in on Wednesday.
St. Maries voters to decide on levy
Even with passage, schools must cut $500K from budget
The polls will be open Tuesday in St. Maries as voters consider an $850,000 supplemental levy the school district is floating before them. The measure will help plug a $1.37 million budget shortfall anticipated for next year. But even with successful passage of the proposed one-year levy, an additional $520,000 will still need to be slashed from the budget.
'Quiet zone' project advances
Proposal to squelch Rathdrum train whistle
RATHDRUM - Rathdrum residents are a step closer to getting a "quiet zone" that would eliminate the train whistle at Mill Street, the city's lone at-grade railroad crossing.
Obama: Tough road ahead in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - The war in Afghanistan will get worse before it gets better, President Barack Obama warned on Wednesday, but he declared his plan to begin withdrawing U.S. forces next year remains on track.
Local Briefs May 13, 2010
Workshop targets workplace drugs; Candidates to appear at forum
Slipper still fits for No. 8 Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens followed up a monumental upset by pulling off another, and now the Pittsburgh Penguins are joining the Washington Capitals in sitting out the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Black bear appears big enough for record books
Animal taken by Dalton Gardens bowhunter
Bowhunter Charlie Radobenko early this month took down a large chocolate-colored black bear in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest, and the animal appears to be large enough to get his name in the record books.
Emily May Bakie, 64
Legals May. 13, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: April 13, 2010 File No.: 7104.12764 Sale date and time (local time): August 13, 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: 30764 North Riffle Road Spirit Lake, ID 83869 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: Jacob C. Clark and Sara N. Clark, husband and wife Original trustee: Stewart Title of Boise, Inc. Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Fieldstone Mortgage Company Recording date: May 31, 2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2034382000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of April 13, 2010: $220,031.72 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: Parcel 1: The North half of the North half of the East half of the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 53 North, Range 4 West of the Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho. Parcel 2: The North half of the North half of the West half of the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 12, Township 53 North, Range 4 West of the Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho. Except the West 30 feet thereof. 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# 7104.12764) 1002.153202-FEI Legal 9659 April 22, 29, 2010 May 6, 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12
PETS: Felony needed for abuse
Beautiful Coeur d’Alene with its multi-million-dollar homes and condos, boat slips as far as the eye can see. Superb library, golf course, so much evidence of wealth and comfort.
SPILL: Time to halt the drilling
I have been watching with horror as one of the worst oil spills in American history continues unabated, and millions of gallons of crude oil now threaten our nation's vital Gulf coast ecosystem. This latest national environmental crisis reaffirms the oil industry's history of consistently underestimating the risks of drilling.
SPILL: Conservatives mourn damage, too
I am responding to the letter from Glen Fisher, Hayden of 05-07-2010. I will not waste time refuting his delusional comments about drilling for oil in the lake or giving a rat's arse about anyone else in America. I ask only that in the future when embarrassing himself in public, as he has done with this letter, that he not identify himself as a "conservative." It gives us all a bad name.
CD 1: Issues in Ward's favor
Geese, another rehash of the same nit-picking issues about Vaughn Ward. If this is all he’s got, then his opponent, Raul Labrador, is grasping at straws.
PETS: Police your puppy's poo-poo
While walking my dog on one of the local trails, she stopped to go to the bathroom just off to the side. "You had better clean that up!" a man exclaimed as he rode by. "I will," I said as I pulled a plastic bag out of my pocket. "Bull@*%#" he yelled.
CD1: Issues in Labrador's favor
I am writing this to refute Bob Weaver’s letter titled ELECTION: Check all the facts first. Bob Weaver’s letter contained little fact and a lot of supposition. He guesses that Vaughn Ward will eventually build on his bare land property. He supposes that Raul Labrador’s campaign manager quit because Ward is a better candidate. He surmises that Labrador represents illegals because he is an immigration attorney. Weaver wants facts about Ward, but is willing to assume things about Raul Labrador.
AZ LAW: Read first, then react
On Sunday, May 9, a letter appeared in the CDA Press that basically stated the new immigration law in Arizona will not work because according to the writer, Jim Mowreader, it does not address the problem, (his words) "skinflints who hire illegals" etc.
HONORS: Knife program thanks vets
Washington state Air National Guard veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan were presented with 26 special Buck commemorative sheath knives, contributed by our donors on May 1.
JUDGE: There's more to the man
I would encourage you or your staff to dig a little deeper into the "Man gets jail for hit and run" story you ran on Saturday May 8, 2010. The article states that Anthony Judge had denied knowingly hitting Kameron Pfeifer, what it does not say is that he passed a lie detector test supporting his claim.
Movers & Shakers May 12, 2010
Jobs Plus votes in new boards of directors on Tuesday
Lee earns first win as a Mariner
BALTIMORE - Cliff Lee looked every bit like a Cy Young Award winner in his first victory with the Seattle Mariners.
Seat available on county committee
The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a vacant position on a Policy and Budget Advisory Committee, which shall make recommendations to the commissioners on the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Protection District.
Project CDA receives 2009 Governor's Brightest Star Award
COEUR d'ALENE - They call it "Project Pride," and it was running high at Project CDA Tuesday.
PF police identify Walgreens suspect
POST FALLS - One of the suspects in Sunday's robbery at the Post Falls Walgreens has been identified as Darin M. Pannell, 21, Coeur d'Alene.
Slick move
EWU grads open new tanning, spa firm in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Adam Kaplan and Paige Craggett wanted to make sure their new tanning and spa business has a gender-neutral feel to it.
'You say it's your birthday'
I love birthdays, and not just my own. One day out of the year we can unequivocally shout from the rooftops that it's great to be alive. We blow out candles, eat cake and ice cream without counting carbs, indulge in goofing off or going out and if we're lucky, open a present or two.
America's favorite birth control method turns 50
Healthy Lifestyles
CHICAGO - A world without "the pill" is unimaginable to many young women who now use it to treat acne, skip periods, improve mood and, of course, prevent pregnancy. They might be surprised to learn that U.S. officials announcing approval of the world's first oral contraceptive were uncomfortable.
Vikings fall in title game
Cd'A plays Lake City on Thursday for region's second berth to state
Celtics pull off stunner at Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Boston Celtics pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers dangerously close to an early start to the Summer of LeBron.
Griffey knocks report of nap
He said he could have pinch hit, but was vague when asked if he was asleep in clubhouse
BALTIMORE - Ken Griffey Jr. insisted Tuesday he was available to pinch hit during a recent Seattle Mariners game, in spite of a report that he was taking a nap.
Notices May 12, 2010
WALKER, Angela Nellie, 90, of Coeur d'Alene, died May 8, 2010. Born Sept. 17, 1919, in Chicago, Ill. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Rosary will begin at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the Wallace Elks.
Have a heart for veterans
If a heart can break with pain and burst with pride at the same time, it did Friday night.
Idaho rising
Kootenai had fewest lost jobs, sees growth since Jan. 1
COEUR d'ALENE - Jobs Plus is riding out the recession.
Lakeland advances to title game
RATHDRUM — Dani Westling’s two-run double in the fifth inning helped Lakeland beat Moscow 5-0 in the semifinals of the 4A Region 1 tournament Tuesday.
Group: Forest Service should buy land, dump swap
Public opposition against exchange reportedly growing
MOSCOW (AP) - Opponents of a proposed northern Idaho land swap say it would be a poor bargain to exchange mature, publicly-owned forests for logged-over ground on the Idaho-Montana border owned by luxury resort promoter and former billionaire Tim Blixseth.
He's closing the book
Retiring Post Falls Library director reflects on 22 years at the helm
POST FALLS - Joe Reiss couldn't have written a better script himself.
UI's Nellis: Commitment to creativity
COEUR d'ALENE - A commitment to creativity and innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Political satirists come in all sizes
Twelve-year-old artist wins cartoon contest
COEUR d'ALENE - Some people might feel like a giant mythological creature is breathing fire down upon their heads because of difficult economic times.
Records May 12, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
Briefs May 12, 2010
Johnson sought on federal warrant
Hawks headed back
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Troy Brouwer and Kris Versteeg scored 36 seconds apart early in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Vancouver Canucks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals for the second straight year with a 5-1 win on Tuesday night.
Entertainment Briefs
Starlet pleads to Bloom burglary
Legislators receive warm welcome
Cd'A, Post Falls chambers offer thanks for efforts
COEUR d'ALENE - Sometimes the best part of working hard is when it's over.
Being creative with food
Food for Thought
Last summer I found myself in an unhealthy quick food quagmire. Life became busy and the food I ate, simple. With my garden two months from producing and my physical activity increasing, canned chili, frozen corn dogs, heat and serve pizza and an occasional blackened salmon Caesar became my diet. My belt tightened and my heart began to ache. As my palate entered culinary Siberia, anything salty and processed satisfied.
Moving day in London
LONDON (AP) - David Cameron, the youthful leader who modernized the party of right-wing icon Margaret Thatcher, became prime minister Tuesday after the resignation of Gordon Brown - capping a gripping election saga that returns the Tories to government after 13 years of Labour Party rule.
County buys land for dump
New facility will be near Worley site
They asked, and the Solid Waste Department provided.
Streaking to state
Roller helps Vikings capture regional title
Roller helps Vikings capture regional title
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 12, 2010
Missing the golden age of baseball
Not so long ago, the golden age of baseball was alive and well.
Local Briefs May 12, 2010
Cd'A school board to appoint trustee
Kids and chiropractic
In my profession, I hear it all the time. "Why do my kids need chiropractic care?" The answer is quite simple, so let's take a look at it in depth.
Less mess, more meat
The trick to great barbecued ribs is not letting the meat get lost in the sauce.
Ward, Labrador spar during heated debate
BOISE - Republican U.S. House hopeful Raul Labrador came out swinging at a televised live debate Tuesday, sharply criticizing his opponent Vaughn Ward for a lack of political experience and for wavering on earmarks and other issues.
Kimmerly 'Kim' Suzanne Lehman, 34
Sharon Lee Dyer Clark, 66
Angela N. Walker, 90
Legals May. 12, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: April 7, 2010 File No.: 7817.20241 Sale date and time (local time): August 09, 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: 208 S Parkwood Place 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: Howard S. Park and Moonyeen C. Park, husband and wife Original trustee: LandAmerica Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation Recording date: May 19, 2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2032196000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of April 7, 2010: $248,628.91 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 5, Block 1, Park Wood Place, according to the plat recorded in Book "F" of Plats at Page 395, 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# 7817.20241) 1002.152662-FEI Legal 9652 April 21, 28, 2010 May 5, 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11
Post Falls priest on leave after sex misconduct allegation
Claim stems from 1981 in Idaho Falls
POST FALLS - The Catholic Church has placed a Post Falls priest on paid administrative leave after an allegation of sexual misconduct with a male under 18 dating back to 1981 in Idaho Falls.
Damon's homer boosts Tigers
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Local briefs May 11, 2010
Learn more about AmeriCorps
Notice May 11, 2010
KEATING, Warren W. "Squirt," 89, of Dalton Gardens, died May 9, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center. Born Feb. 10, 1921, in Great Falls, Mont. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Coeur d'Alene, with Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene, in care of the arrangements. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
Vikings bat around Lake City
Prep baseball/softball
COEUR d'ALENE - Junior Chad Nyquist started the season as the No. 9 hitter for the Coeur d'Alene High baseball team, and has gradually moved his way up the order.
Kroc Center celebrates one year
Cd'A facility is tops in the West with 20,500 members
COEUR d'ALENE - On hand to celebrate the birthday will be a news crew from Quincy, Ill.
Briefs May 11, 2010
Election challenge suit resumes
Sports Briefs May 11, 2010
Golf
A pain in the neck
Woods says injury not related to crash
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. - Tiger Woods insists there's "zero connection" between the neck spasms playing havoc with his golf swing and his Nov. 27 car accident.
The Front Row with Jim Litke May 11, 2010
No place like home — for visitors
CHICAGO - In a town where the gold standard for losing is a century and counting, the Blackhawks are still feeling only so much heat.
Asphalt plant's time in question
Commissioners to hold hearing to reconsider facility's duration
COEUR d'ALENE - Moving day might be on the horizon for the portable asphalt batch plant in Rathdrum.
World Briefs May 11, 2010
U.S. missile strike kills 10 in Pakistan
Powell hopes to awaken slumbering Seattle offense
SEATTLE - No one expects new Seattle Mariners hitting coach Alonzo Powell to make an immediate difference.
Euro rescue won't solve low growth
BRUSSELS - A bold $1 trillion rescue by the European Union halted the slide of the euro on Monday and sent markets soaring worldwide in a gambit that may ultimately be seen as the moment Europe truly became a union.
'Canstruction' sparks food drive week in Post Falls
Castle, globe built from canned food on display at City Hall
POST FALLS - Yes, they can.
Shearry signs with UC-Riverside
BJ Shearry, a 6-foot-6 guard for the North Idaho College men's basketball team, has signed a letter of intent to play for the University of California-Riverside next season.
My persistent mentee
At first, I tried to get rid of the kid. A polite request by e-mail last fall, sent well before the deadline - a harbinger of his responsible and punctual qualities, asked if I would please be a senior project mentor. I discouraged him, told him he didn't really want me, but that I'd be glad to help him find someone else.
Organizers happy with 'bring back the bench' protest
Think no one cares about a missing bench?
Chips Shots May 11, 2010
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Chamber holds 'Membership Blitz'
Benefits are many, says group
The Coeur d'Alene Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Membership Blitz this week.
Motorcycle prize drawing to benefit Heroes Plaza
A 2009 Harley Davidson Electra Glide that was part of the Coeur d'Alene Police Department will be the prize in a drawing to benefit the Fallen Heroes Plaza at Cherry Hill Park.
Girl dies after fall from semi-tractor
Four-year-old was caught between tires, mud flap of father's rig
A 4-year-old Kootenai County girl was found dead Sunday after getting caught between the tires and mud flap on a semi-tractor, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department.
Idaho Briefs May 11, 2010
I-90 collision with elk injures driver
Obama nominates Kagan
Law school dean, U.S. solicitor general would be third woman on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - Introducing his Supreme Court nominee to the nation, President Barack Obama on Monday portrayed Elena Kagan as a guiding force for a fractured court and a champion of typical Americans. She would be the youngest justice on the court and give it three women for the first time in history.
Trustees approve KTEC levies
Lakeland, Post Falls, Cd'A voters will go to polls Aug. 24
Trustees in the Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene and Lakeland school districts decided Monday to float two-year supplemental levies before voters this summer.
Montreal forces a Game 7
Michael Cammalleri scored his second goal of the game midway through the second period and Jaroslav Spacek netted the go-ahead tally 2:30 later for the host Montreal Canadiens, who forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.
Records May 11, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Citizens blast IB-PYP
COEUR d'ALENE - More than 100 people crowded into the Community Room at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library on Monday to attend a meeting hosted by opponents of the International Baccalaureate programs in Coeur d'Alene schools.
Walters to have heart valve surgery
TV personality to take summer off from 'The View'
NEW YORK - Barbara Walters said she will have surgery to replace a faulty heart valve later this week and take the summer off from "The View" to recuperate.
Movers & Shakers May 11, 2010
Cd'A Mines Corp. announces first quarter gold production
Takin' it on the chin
Lakers complete sweep of Jazz
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Pau Gasol added 33 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 111-96 victory on Monday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the third straight year.
PIAZZA: Voice for our veterans
I have followed Rich Piazza as County Commissioner on many issues that he has taken on and have found him to be honest and straightforward in his decision making. Because of this, I am endorsing the re-election of Rich for Kootenai County Commsissioner. Rich has always been available to provide guidance and support for issues that I may present to him and, he has also been of great assistance to the veterans in our county. He is a staunch supporter of meeting their needs. Make sure you vote in this election and vote for Rich Piazza.
NELSON: Vision one of her strengths
Jai Nelson is by far the best choice for Kootenai County Commissioner District 2.
GREEN: He'd handle comp plan right
I have followed Kootenai County politics for 40 years and have witnessed the County Commissioners recent drawn out efforts to adopt a new comprehensive plan.
DeLANGE: Quiet, but a real dynamo
Please consider Jeri DeLange for State Representative, District 3, House seat A, in the upcoming election.
Darwin Wayne Rutledge, 73
Dolores Margaret (Handlin) Henning, 76
Legals May. 11, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Title Order No: 4411198 T.S. No.: T10-60389-ID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on 08-06-2010 at 11:00 AM, of said day, at IN THE OFFICE OF PIONEER TITLE COMPANY LOCATED AT 100 WALLACE AVE., COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of KOOTENAI, state of IDAHO, to wit: LOT 4, BLOCK 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF LEGION MANOR, RECORDED IN BOOK "J" OF PLATS, PAGES 358 AND 358A, 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: 1423 E TRIUMPH AVENUE 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: DAVID G. GLASSMOYER AND JENNIFER D. GLASSMOYER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, As grantors, To: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, As successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of "MERS" IS MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., As Beneficiary, dated 08-25-2008, recorded 08-27\u00AC\u00A82008, as Instrument No 2175489000, records of KOOTENAI County, Idaho. PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE GRANTOR(S) ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4}(A), IDAHO CODE, NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION SET FORTH HEREIN. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of this Notice is: $189,115.80. All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. DATED: March 24, 2010 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE C/O CR TITLE SERVICES INC. Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. 866-702-9658 MARIA DELATORRE, ASST SEC FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT AGENCY SALES AND POSTING AT WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM OR 714-730-2727 ASAP# 3522232 Legal 9647 April 20, 27, 2010 May 4, 11, 2010
Monday, May 10
The Front Row with Jim Litke May 10, 2010
Secretariat sets out to reclaim glory
The Kentucky Derby went off recently and for two glorious minutes and change, horse racing was back at the center of the universe. And then, like a hangover, the sport of kings had to confront its grim prospects all over again.
Luongo rebounds, as do Canucks
CHICAGO (AP) - Kevin Bieksa scored two goals, Roberto Luongo made 29 saves Sunday night and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 to stay alive in the Western Conference semifinals.
Cataldo woman injured in head-on crash on I-90
POST FALLS - A 24-year-old Cataldo woman was injured when she collided head-on with a tractor-trailer rig on Interstate 90 in Post Falls Saturday night, the Idaho State Police said.
Nash sees Suns to sweep
Steve Nash's right eye was swollen shut. He had six stitches beneath a bandage on his eyebrow, while the purplish lump was darkening another shade.
Clark wins Players with weekend comeback
Westwood can't hold on; Woods withdraws on 7th hole with neck injury
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tim Clark couldn't afford to look at the leaderboard, much less consider what it would mean to end 204 tournaments of frustration and finally win on the PGA Tour.
Sports Briefs May 10, 2010
Hockey
Virginia lacrosse teams brace for NCAAs
The Virginia lacrosse teams both anticipated playing for a national championship this month. They just never expected it to be like this.
Mariners replace Cockrell with Powell
SEATTLE — Hitting coach Alan Cockrell was fired by the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, becoming the fall guy for an underperforming offense that is the worst in the American League.
Regional/District tournaments May 10, 2010
BASEBALL
Entertainment Briefs May 10, 2010
Actress Lynn Redgrave is laid to rest in NY
Double the diploma
Eight high school students will graduate from NIC - and then from high school
COEUR d'ALENE - When Keith Lloyd-Davies enters the University of Idaho to study business this fall, he'll already have two years of college credit under his belt.
Prep standings May 10, 2010
BASEBALL
Oakland's Braden is perfect against Rays
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Post Falls Walgreens store robbed
POST FALLS - Two men on Sunday robbed the Post Falls Walgreens pharmacy at 706 E. Seltice Way, the Post Falls Police Department said.
Smith earns title of Post Falls Junior Miss
POST FALLS - Hailey Smith on Saturday night earned the title of Post Falls Junior Miss 2011 and will go on to represent the other 21 participants at the state competition in November in Coeur d'Alene.
The summers of 1939, 1961 and 1967 were the hottest ever in Coeur d'Alene
Several subscribers have asked me recently about exceptionally hot summers like the one Randy Mann and I are predicting for 2010 in Coeur d'Alene and the rest of the Inland Empire.
Wooden wonder
Boat made here wins at major Desert Storm competition, among others
COEUR d'ALENE - Jerry Gilbreath swears his boat "Jefe" actually runs better than it looks.
Reason to smile
Offensively challenged Mariners score 8 runs, end losing skid at 8 games
SEATTLE - Leave it to a most unlikely pair to finally awaken Seattle's offense from the offensive doldrums.
Check this out
Coeur d’Alene library use figures show dramatic jump
COEUR d’ALENE — Whether fueled by economic need or attracted by access to library Internet computers the use of public libraries is up across the country and the Coeur d’Alene Public Library is no exception.
World/Nation Briefs May 10, 2010
'Mountain to climb' for UK parties to reach deal
After Utah, Kentucky is the next GOP test
WASHINGTON - After toppling three-term Republican Sen. Robert F. Bennett in Utah, tea party activists and other conservative critics shifted their sights Sunday to a mid-May primary in Kentucky, their next big challenge to a political establishment they have vowed to upend.
School lunches May 10, 2010
Coeur d'Alene School District
Summer street maintenance begins
Summer projects begin in May - but how do they all get completed?
Legals May. 10, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: ID -239223-C Loan No.: 0601648054 A.P.N.: C2385009031A; 194498 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, PIONEER LENDER TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on 6/30/2010 at 11:00 AM (recognized local time), In the office of Pioneer Title Company located at 100 Wallace Ave., Coeur D' Alene, ID 83814 , 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 and personal property, situated in the County of Kootenai. State of Idaho, and described as follows: LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 9, DAVIS PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS AT PAGE 74, 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 sometimes associated with said real property is: 3230 NORTH 10TH STREET COEUR D ALENE, Idaho 83815 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: NATHANAEL J. ROGERS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantors, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of "MERS" MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP. D/B/A EQUITY FREEDOM HOME LOANS, as Beneficiary, dated 8/16/2006, recorded 8/21/2006, as Instrument No. 2050687000 and re-recorded , records of Kootenai County, Idaho, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.. 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 the failure to pay when due, under Deed of Trust and Note dated 8/16/2006. The monthly payments for Principal, Interest and Impounds (if applicable) of 1021.25, due per month from 11/1/2009 through 6/30/2010, and all subsequent payments until the date of sale or reinstatement. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $149,957.04, plus accrued interest at the rate of 6.875% per annum from 10/1/2009. 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. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated: 2/24/2010 PIONEER LENDER TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC By Executive Trustee Services, As Attorney In Fact Dee Ortega, authorized signatory C/O Executive Trustee Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 ASAP# 3464216 Legal 9629 April 19, 26, 2010 May 3, 10, 2010
Sunday, May 9
CD 1: Neither deserves vote
The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for U.S. senators to be elected directly by the people of the several states, and was ratified in 1913. This amendment served to bring government closer to the people, and closer to democracy. Effectively, this amendment stopped what had been decades of problems with deadlocked state legislatures leaving senate seats unfilled for prolonged periods of time. It stopped real and perceived bribery and corruption that had permeated the senatorial selection process, and the practice of some states sending a different senator to Washington every year.
SOCIETY: Focus on self a problem
Our society promotes the concept of "you are your body," which results in fear, especially fear of death, which is tied in with the idea of physical pain. Combine this with religious doctrine and various cultural ideologies and you have a very fertile ground for manipulation.
CAR SEATS: Help needed to install
My granddaughter has found herself in a very difficult situation. She recently purchased a new car seat for her baby, who has now grown big enough to need a larger style. She has become so frustrated trying to find someone to help her install it correctly, because it MUST be installed correctly, and can't seem to find anyone to help her. I believe she is finally getting some help today, but it has been a maddening process.
CORPS: Feds must regulate
I wonder when we, the people of the United States, will understand the obvious truth: government MUST regulate corporate activity. Can we afford to believe, for even a moment longer, that what's good for business is good for America? How many more lost retirement accounts, jobs shipped overseas, tainted foodstuffs, deadly mine blasts, poisoned environments, and broken oil pipelines gushing into our oceans can we possibly ignore?
MY TURN: Writers got facts wrong
Two prior “My Turn” letters concerning Exxon's U.S. tax liability reported contradictory "facts." Mr. Pappas (April 23, 2010) stated that Exxon paid no taxes in 2009. Mr. Morrrison (May 1, 2010) retorted “So many lies, so little space: Exxon Mobil had earnings around $310.5 billion in 2009, but they paid $15.12 billion in FIT.”
ILLEGALS: Stop at the job stage
No American approves of illegal immigration. Everyone, liberal and conservative, thinks it must stop. Where we diverge is in how to stop it.
TAXES: Shocker - rich do pay them
KUDOS to Larry L. Morrison! I have read the Pappas “talking point” diatribes in the past. Anyone with a computer can access the IRS website to verify Mr. Morrison's figures.
CD 1: Ward has too many errors
The candidate for the First Congressional District, Mr. Ward:
World Briefs May 9, 2010
Ash delays and reroutes trans-Atlantic flights
Success is naive like bumblebees
The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance of greater than 30 feet. It's a remarkable feat to observe - so effortless and graceful, a real defense mechanism necessary on the predator-filled savannas.
Community Thanks May 9, 2010
DINNER: A great big thank you
Living for Isaiah
Single mom battles cancer while caring for 6-year-old son
Three weeks ago, Kasey Chapman had a tumor removed from her head. The 26-year-old makes a circle with the forefinger and thumb on her right hand and holds the same fingers about an inch apart with the other. “It was that big and this deep,” she says, managing a smile. She takes off her knitted cap and reveals a scar that snakes across the top of her scalp, 38 staples.
Slow the flow
For first time, Mother Nature needs dam's help to fill lake
POST FALLS - For the first time, Avista Utilities has forced Lake Coeur d'Alene to fill by slowing the flow past its Post Falls Dam to raise the level of the lake.
Surviving with help from SBA
Local businesses benefit from guaranteed loans
COEUR d'ALENE - A California vintner, a pair of Yugoslavian entrepreneurs, a care facility for mentally and developmentally afflicted individuals, a fitness club, a restaurant and a hair salon all have at least one thing in common.
A feast for the senses
The allure of flowers is irresistible. Their delicate fragrances beckon, and their colors are candy to the eye. But have you ever considered nibbling a flower's tender petals, just to find out whether their taste is every bit as tantalizing? If so, read on. It just so happens that there is a rainbow of secret flavors within a common backyard garden that is just waiting to inspire an entirely fresh array of hand-harvested fare throughout the summer to come.
Time to tiptoe through the tulips!
My Garden Path
Some of the early perennials are in flower now. I'm enjoying a nice big clump of "Jack Frost" brunnera. The blossoms are similar to the sky blue flowers of forget-me-nots. This plant has beautiful variegated foliage which stays nice all summer. Another favorite is bleeding heart. These are full of flowers right now, too. The solid white variety is a real show stopper. Another type that's fun to grow is the fern leaf bleeding heart. It has different shaped flowers and pretty foliage. These plants tend to stay much shorter, but have a longer blooming period.
HCA Inc. files for $4.6B IPO
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Hospital chain HCA Inc. plans to raise $4.6 billion in its third initial public offering of common stock, more than three years after it was taken private in a leveraged buyout by a group of private equity investors.
Pending home sales rise 5.3 percent in March
WASHINGTON - The number of buyers who signed contracts to purchase homes surged more than expected in March, another sign that government incentives are propelling the housing market this spring.
Nation Briefs May 9, 2010
Staten Island ferry slams into dock
Roth IRA conversion strategies
Thinking about converting to a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and enjoying a zero tax bracket on all future growth during your life, your spouse's life, and possibly your children's lives?
Ice crystals stymie Gulf oil leak fix
First attempt to use containment box
ON THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP) - Icelike crystals encrusting a 100-ton steel-and-concrete box meant to contain oil gushing from a broken well deep in the Gulf of Mexico forced crews Saturday to back off the long-shot plan, while more than 100 miles away, blobs of tar washed up at an Alabama beach full of swimmers.
Not out of the woods just yet
Burst of hiring aids recovery, but long slog ahead
WASHINGTON - The economy got what it needed in April: A burst of hiring that added a net 290,000 jobs, the biggest monthly total in four years. It showed employers are gaining confidence as the recovery takes deeper root.
The offer's in the mail
Credit card pitches rise
NEW YORK - Credit card offers are appearing in mailboxes again after all but drying up last year. But the deals are a far cry from the zero interest rate, no fee offers common at the height of the credit bubble.
Things are looking up
As expected, sales reported to the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service show a rising trend in housing demand. Foreclosures and short sales however, have caused an overall decline in pricing. Although our number of sales is up 44.2 percent April figures show our average price lower by 5.5 percent than the same time period last year.
Gates looks for $10B in military savings
Defense Secretary sees urgent need to cut bureaucracy
ABILENE, Kan. - Warring against waste, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Saturday he is ordering a top-to-bottom paring of the military bureaucracy in search of at least $10 billion in annual savings needed to prevent an erosion of U.S. combat power.
Delivering broadband
Ask the Propellerheads
Dear PropellerHeads: I don't care so much about health care, but when is the government going to do something about the fact that I can't get broadband service in my area? That's what they really ought to fix.
Dr. Sarah Marossy: A vision for the future
In Person
COEUR d'ALENE - This month Dr. Sarah Marossy will mark the 10th year since she graduated with her degree in optometry. A film crew will even visit her office at Post Falls Optometric Physicians in Post Falls, spending a day interviewing her and some of her patients. But it won't be the anniversary they are noting. It will be in preparation for the award she will receive in June as National Young Optometrist of the Year from The American Optometric Association.
Home shopping made easily online
Windermere Cd'A offers Buildcda.com
COEUR d'ALENE - Let the mouse find the house. A new website offered as a service of Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty lets anyone shopping for a new home shop by city, neighborhood and builder.
Lakers survive thriller, take 3-0 lead over Jazz
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher hit back-to-back 3-pointers during an 8-2 run in the final minute and the Lakers held on for a 111-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at Salt Lake City that put Los Angeles on the verge of sweeping the Western Conference playoff series.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 9, 2010
Region girls turn Classic into game
I’ve seen most of the previous 16 editions of the Jack Blair Memorial Girls All-Star Basketball Classic.
Hamlin sweeps Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. - It was just six races ago that Denny Hamlin's championship chances were being seriously questioned.
Transient run over in crosswalk by pickup
COEUR d'ALENE - A 54-year-old transient known to frequent the Coeur d'Alene area was run over by a pickup truck Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Fourth Street, police said.
Northwest Briefs May 9, 2010
Luxury real estate firm deal signed
Idaho Briefs May 9, 2010
Knievel eyeing Southern Idaho jump where father failed
M's rally, but stumble late
Matsui's RBI single lifts Angels in 10th
SEATTLE - Hideki Matsui wasn't truly excited over the chance to join Sadaharu Oh in an elite group of Japanese hitting greats. Enduring a 4-for-45 slump can do that to an aging veteran.
The peanut doesn't fall far from the tree
Jimmy Carter hits the campaign trail with grandson
ATLANTA - Most candidates for the state Legislature would love to campaign door-to-door with a former president, but Jason Carter wanted to keep his famous grandfather away for a while.
Ban asks about nuclear test treaty
UNITED NATIONS - An impatient U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is pushing to set a deadline for activating the treaty banning all nuclear tests, stepping up pressure in a campaign to win over holdouts, including the U.S. Senate.
Lakeland sweeps for 2nd seed
BASEBALL
NIC big man signs with Indiana
Michel led SWAC in blocks both seasons
Steve McClain wanted North Idaho College center Guy-Marc Michel to play basketball for him at the University of Colorado next season.
Notices May 9, 2010
BALLARD, Dianna Lee, 63, of Prichard, died May 5, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene, surrounded by her family, after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born Oct. 10, 1946, in Oakland, Calif. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene. Memorial: www.englishfuneralchapel.com
NIC swept by Salt Lake in regular season finale
SALT LAKE CITY — Former Lake City High standout Jessica Ross hit a two-run home run that proved to be the lone runs for North Idaho College as the top-ranked Salt Lake Community College Bruins swept the Cardinals in the regular season finale for both teams Saturday at Bruin Field.
Europe tries to douse debt crisis
BRUSSELS - European leaders have agreed on a series of strong steps to stamp out the spiralling debt crisis, including consolidating public finances, bringing in the European Central Bank to ensure eurozone stability and possibly set up a European mechanism to preserve financial stability and prevent future crises like the one that has engulfed Greece.
Rejuvenate your body with a spring cleanse
Seasonal detox flushes out hormone-disrupting toxins that make you fat. Male fish producing eggs, beluga whales with both male and female organs, male frogs turning into females - this is scary stuff! And now scientists are discovering similar problems in humans.
Nashville's music quieted by flooding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The blazing fiddles and screaming guitars at Nashville's famed downtown honky-tonks are a little quieter as the city recovers from flash flooding and storms blamed for at least 29 deaths in three states.
Reader has cat-scratch fever
DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been diagnosed with cat-scratch fever. Could you explain the disease and its side effects? How long will it last, and what treatment is available?
A tribute to Mom
Dear Mom:
Congress wants review of market plunge
Legislators want high-tech trading monitored
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers are trying to learn the causes of the drastic stock market sell-off to ensure that high-tech trading is monitored and average investors are protected in the wilds of Wall Street.
Winfrey, Wintour host Met Costume Gala
Theme celebrates American woman
NEW YORK - Two of the most powerful women in entertainment and fashion teamed up to throw a party in New York City.
Sharks cut Wings' flight short
Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and Evgeni Nabokov shouldered the brunt of the criticism for San Jose's past postseason failures.
Teen kicking out own karate app for iPad
KUNA (AP) - Cody Brown won't be pounding the pavement to find a job this summer like other Treasure Valley high school students.
Johnson run honors former Post Falls teen
Event also raises awareness about local Boys and Girls Club
POST FALLS — The second Jordan Johnson Memorial Run at the Greyhound Park and Event Center saw 150 participants Saturday.
Teixeira's 3 HRs send Yankees past Red Sox
Milwaukee's Gerut hits for cycle
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Saturday, May 8
Notice May 8, 2010
PENTLAND, Ronald E., 57, of St. Maries, died at his mother's home on May 6, 2010, following a brief battle with cancer. Born June 4, 1952, in St. Maries. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at the St. Maries Assembly of God Church with Pastor Warren Law officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow services at the church. Memorial: www.hodgefuneralhome.com
Oil hovers above $77 as euro steadies after plunge
Oil prices rose to near $78 a barrel Friday, halting an 11 percent sell-off this week as the euro recovered against the dollar and world stock markets steadied.
Third party is key in Britain election
LONDON (AP) - Britain's inconclusive election turned into high political drama Friday, with the Conservatives and Labour Party wooing a potential ally as the markets pressed for results and a public accustomed to clearer outcomes watched transfixed.
Their time to shine
More than 5,000 attend Silverwood's 'Night of the Stars'
ATHOL - As a wet, but grinning Anthony Brown walked off the Thunder Canyon ride at Silverwood Theme Park, he shouted out one word.
Suns put Spurs on brink of elimination
The Phoenix Suns are one win away from revenge.
New name, same role
Women's Center is now North Idaho Violence Prevention Center
COEUR d'ALENE - The Women's Center has a new name. The agency, which has been advocating for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 1977, is now the North Idaho Violence Prevention Center. "Gender does not play a role in family and domestic violence," said director Anne Chatfield.
At College May 8, 2010
Ryan Booth Eastern Oregon
District presents awards, recognizes retirees
COEUR d'ALENE - An elementary physical education teacher who works passionately for the wellness of children was named Coeur d'Alene School District's Educator of the Year at Tuesday night's retirement and recognition dinner at the Coeur d'Alene Inn.
Weaver silences Mariners
Losing skid reaches 7 for anemic Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) - Jered Weaver kept the Seattle Mariners silent - just like everyone else has lately.
No. 1 Salt Lake sweeps NIC
SALT LAKE CITY - Cyd Allen went 3 for 3 with two RBIs in the first game for the top-ranked Salt Lake Community College Bruins in a 5-0, 3-1 Scenic West Athletic Conference sweep over the North Idaho Cardinals on Friday at Bruin Field.
A classroom full of Bellas?
Isabella, Jacob are top names for babies
WASHINGTON - Mom and Dad may be looking to popular vampire books and the first family for baby names: Cullen is on the rise for boys and Malia for girls. But Miley and Jonas are down, proving that acclaim can be fleeting.
Watch D.O.G.S. comes to Atlas
COEUR d'ALENE - A dads program that has proven popular in other local elementary schools is coming to Atlas Elementary.
Jump in jobs
April was second straight month Idaho's jobless rate declined
COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho outperformed the rest of the country in April, with a surge in hiring dropping the forecasted seasonally adjusted unemployment rate down three-tenths of a percentage point to 9.1 percent.
Toews gives Blackhawks commanding lead
Chicago captain Jonathan Toews scored three power-play goals and added two assists as the visiting Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-4 on Friday night and grabbed a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
For all she does
Mother's Day an annual boost to the economy
COEUR d'ALENE - Thanks, Mom. For all she does, this Sunday is the day when husbands, children and others show their appreciation. "Moms, you've gotta love them," said Dan Clark, owner of Clark's Diamond Jewelers on Sherman Avenue. "Where would we be without them."
Smashing debut for Castro
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Charter students take 2nd, 3rd in writing contest
Editor's note: The first-place entry in this year's Patriotic Essay Contest appears on today's front page.
Citizens will meet Monday on IB/PYP issue
Much more was discussed at the school board meeting on May 3, 2010, than teacher collaboration. First, the board announced an official "financial emergency."
U of I, Tribe partnership is award finalist
COEUR d'ALENE - The University of Idaho is a finalist for the national C. Peter Magrath University/Community Engagement Award.
Lake City wins 5A IEL
Stangel throws shutout as T-Wolves prevail despite no-hitter from Trojans' Ashburn
COEUR d'ALENE - How up for grabs is next week's 5A Region 1 softball tournament shaping up to be? On Friday, with the No. 1 seed still on the line, Richelle Ashburn of Post Falls threw a no-hitter with 12 strikeouts - and her team lost.
Shock take West Division lead
PHOENIX - Spokane defensive back William Mulder intercepted a pass by Arizona Rattler quarterback Nick Davila on fourth and 2 to secure a 63-56 win on Friday night in an Arena Football League West Division matchup before 10,203 at the USAirways Center.
Illness prompts protocol at NIC Children's Center
A 3-year-old at the North Idaho College Children's Center has been officially diagnosed with pertussis or "whooping cough," a highly contagious bacterial disease.
Methane gas bubble triggered rig blast
ON THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP) - The deadly blowout of an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico was triggered by a bubble of methane gas that escaped from the well and shot up the drill column, expanding quickly as it burst through several seals and barriers before exploding, according to interviews with rig workers conducted during BP's internal investigation.
Top essay penned by stellar sixth grader
Editor's note: The Knights of Columbus and Coeur d'Alene Press newsroom collaborated on this year's Patriotic Essay Contest. The first-place winner's essay is reprinted here. See today's Local section for the second- and third-place winners.
Let IB facts speak for themselves
Listening respectfully to opposing views is essential to forming educated opinions. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However, everyone is not entitled to their own set of FACTS. The words that follow will educate the public about the true facts behind the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Program.
Records May 8, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Briefs May 8, 2010
Farmers markets begin today
Jail full - but it needn't be
The current Kootenai County commissioners have not been supportive of programs at Adult Misdemeanor Probation that help alleviate overcrowding of the jail. As former administrator of that department, I was involved in many debates with the commissioners as I sought grants and advocated for programs that would keep lesser offenders working and productive but still accountable.
Man gets jail for hit and run
Five-year-old was struck, run over by boat trailer
COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene man was sentenced to six months in jail Thursday after running over a 5-year-old boy with his boat trailer at the Blackwell Island boat launch last year.
Public to dissect IB on Monday
Community members to hold their own meeting at Cd'A library
COEUR d'ALENE - Because they think open, public dialogue about the International Baccalaureate program has been squelched by Coeur d'Alene School District administrators and trustees, a group of community members is holding its own meeting.
Thurston is Recycler of the Year
COEUR d'ALENE - Karen Thurston, founder and director of Community Green Cross, Inc., recently received the Recycler of the Year 2009 award presented by Roger Saterfiel, director of the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 8, 2010
Bad breaks keep coming for Helbling
One bad step or false move.
St. Maries rallies, earns No. 3 seed to districts
BASEBALL
Increased wolf hunt quotas considered
BILLINGS, Mont. - Hunters in Montana would be allowed to kill nearly three times as many gray wolves this fall compared with last year's inaugural hunt, under a proposal announced Friday by state wildlife officials.
Dianna Lee Ballard, 63
Dianna Lee Ballard, 63, resident of Prichard, passed away May 5, 2010, in Coeur d’Alene, surrounded by her family, after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Oakland, Calif., to Andrew Jackson Jeter and Mary Lou (Hill) Jeter.
Legals May. 8, 2010
JUST LAW, INC. P.O. Box 50271 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405 (208) 523-9106 FAX (208) 523-9146 Toll Free 1-800-923-9106 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On August 17, 2010, at the hour of 11:00 o'clock AM of said day, at Kootenai County Title, 1450 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d'Alene, ID, JUST LAW, INC., as Successor Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows to wit: Lot 20, Block 5-20, SHAMROCK RANCH PHASE "V", according to the plat recorded in Book "G" of Page 301, 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 the address of 5330 E. Sarah Loop, Athol, ID, is sometimes associated with the said real property. This Trustee's Sale is subject to a bankruptcy filing, a payoff, a reinstatement or any other conditions of which the Trustee is not aware that would cause the cancellation of this sale. Further, if any of these conditions exist, this sale may be null and void, the successful bidder's funds shall be returned, and the Trustee and the Beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damages. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possessions or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by G. Richard Roukema and Paula L. Roukema, husband and wife, as Grantor(s) with Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as the Beneficiary, under the Deed of Trust recorded January 8, 2008, as Instrument No. 2139450000, in the records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The Beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was subsequently assigned to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., recorded April 8, 2010, as Instrument No. 2260488000, in the records of said County. 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 the failure to pay the amount due under the certain Promissory Note and Deed of Trust, in the amounts called for thereunder as follows: Monthly payments in the amount of $1,853.98 for the months of December 2009 through and including to the date of sale, together with late charges and monthly payments accruing. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $261,754.75 as principal, plus service charges, attorney's fees, costs of this foreclosure, any and all funds expended by Beneficiary to protect their security interest, and interest accruing at the rate of 6.25% from November 1, 2009, together with delinquent taxes plus penalties and interest to the date of sale. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated this 11th day of April, 2010. Tammie Harris Trust Officer for Just Law, Inc. For information concerning this sale please contact Just Law, Inc. at www.justlawidaho.com or Toll Free at 1-800-923-9106, Thank you. Legal 9615 April 17, 24, 2010 May 1, 8, 2010
Friday, May 7
America's favorite birth control method turns 50
America's favorite form of birth control _ the pill _ celebrates its 50th birthday on Sunday. It was May 9, 1960, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval of the first oral contraceptive.
OIL SPILL: Take full responsibility
This planet Earth, that we live on and share with all the other Beings, including the trees and rocks, and the mountains and oceans, is a living, breathing thing. Oil is her life blood that moves and circulates under her skin, the earth’s crust. We have managed to puncture a major artery and she is bleeding profusely. Our greed for oil has given this amazing, living organism a deadly and toxic wound that is going to have severe and long reaching impact. We have managed to destroy an entire eco-system in the Gulf of Mexico and possibly beyond — we don’t know yet. The repercussions will be vast. We are part of the eco-system that we have just destroyed.
OBAMA: New treaty worrisome
I am writing to express my concern over the new START treaty signed by President Obama on April 8. As your constituent, I request that you ask for a full and comprehensive review process before the Senate sets the ratification process in motion.
OIL SPILL: Let them deal with it
We are still waiting for the "drill-baby-drill" in Lake CDA. I know we must have as much oil under Lake CDA as they have in the Gulf of Mexico.
ELECTION: Key issue is fairnesss
The Election Challenge is no longer just about candidate Jim Brannon "losing the election by five votes.” It's all about having fair elections, and whether this election was conducted lawfully. It's about whether eligible persons were allowed to illegally cast their votes in the city of Coeur d'Alene's November election, either for or against Jim Brannon.
BORDERS: Protecting them a top priority
Protecting our nation's borders and thus its sovereignty is the main responsibility of the federal government. The federal government has not considered this a priority for the last 25 years. Illegal Mexican nationals are destroying our border states.
CONSTITUTION: It isn't a mystery
Maybe Mr. Staley ought to read Article IV section 4 of the Constitution, better yet maybe he ought to read the whole 46 pages. I just have to laugh out loud or cry when people like Mr. Staley try to expound upon the Constitution with mediocrity.
PLAY: Don't hyde from this winner
Over the years I have seen many fine productions at the various theaters in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, but never one better than the musical version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde now playing at the Lake City Playhouse.
The tenacious Mr. Norton
Silverwood Theme Park owner receives honor
COEUR d'ALENE - He spent more than two decades turning an old airstrip into one of the top tourist destinations in the Northwest, and on Thursday he was recognized for his perseverance.
Searching for comfort
Hundreds take part in National Day of Prayer
COEUR d'ALENE - Oil spills, bomb threats, nuclear weapons and recession ... At this rate, sending a few more signals skyward surely can't hurt.
Navy band coming to Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d'ALENE - All hands on deck! The Navy Band Northwest's Contemporary Entertainment Ensemble - "Passage"- is going to be rocking its tune in Coeur d'Alene this
Movers & Shakers May 7, 2010
Best Buy offers free training
Keep that bottle corked
Pipe in the feel-good music and somebody, crank up the confetti machine. Did you hear the great news?
Magic nose past Hawks for 2-0 lead
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Maybe all the Orlando Magic needed after a slow start was a slap in the face.
Records May 7, 2010
DIVORCE GRANTED
Water outlook still dire
Streams predicted to run at 40-50 percent of average
Even April's showers couldn't break the area's bleak water supply outlook.
LCDC prioritizes fiscal year
COEUR d'ALENE - Long-term, creating or expanding districts isn't out of the question.
Jekyll & Hyde boasts excellent performances
Talent at Lake City Playhouse shines in this modern musical
Dreary 19th Century London is the setting for the contemporary musical "Jekyll and Hyde," which opened last weekend at the Lake City Playhouse.
Crime strikes Post Falls parks
Animals hit with blow darts; Coke machine destroyed
POST FALLS - A goose at Falls Park died from injuries sustained from a dart of a blow gun while a struck beaver was caught, treated and relocated.
Stars shine in sun
Gomez, Booth, Bowman, Norris among standouts in spotlight meet
POST FALLS — Coeur d’Alene junior Kinsey Gomez broke her meet record in the 1,600 meters in a time of 5 minutes, 17.61 seconds, beating her time by .18 seconds from last year, as the best of the best converged Thursday for the District I all-star meet.
Johnson run is Saturday in Post Falls
POST FALLS - The second Jordan Johnson Memorial Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Greyhound Park and Event Center.
Clean sweep for Rays
Mariners put up little fight vs. AL's top team
SEATTLE (AP) - Jeff Niemann pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Carl Crawford finished a triple short of the cycle and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep.
Avista Corp. earns $28.8 million
Avista Corp. reported net income of $28.8 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2010, compared to $31 million, or 57 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2009.
The Front Row with JIM LITKE May 7, 2010
Will others follow 'Los Suns'?
Why stop with "Los Suns?"
Let your mower live long through engine maintenance
• Clean out debris - When left sitting for a while, lawn mower engines may gather dust and dirt or worse, become home to a nesting mouse or other critters - a collection of grass and other dried plants is a key indicator of this. If you suspect an animal has been near the engine, check the engine for a nest or debris and inspect wires for chew marks.
PF students honored for volunteerism
POST FALLS - Post Falls youth haven't just learned about compassion in the past year.
Car stolen, recovered
COEUR d'ALENE - No coat and scratching himself? Sounds like a shady character - and he was, turns out. A Coeur d'Alene man and woman who went inside the Denny's restaurant on Fourth Street to pick up a late-night dinner came outside to find their 1993 Suzuki Sidekick was gone.
Judge OKs mine sale
Silver Opportunity Partners will buy Sunshine for $24M
COEUR d'ALENE - A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge approved the sale of the historic Sunshine Mine near Kellogg on Thursday.
Young musicians will raise money for CHS
COEUR d'ALENE - It's all about the music for Jillian Grutta, a 17-year-old singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist preparing to graduate from Coeur d'Alene High School.
Summer Theatre looks for volunteers
Volunteers are needed for Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre to help with various tasks May through August.
Technical campus plan progresses
Monday meetings will determine whether schools will float levies
COEUR d'ALENE - The campaign to build a technical high school on the Rathdrum Prairie is gathering steam.
Notices May 7, 2010
MUELLER, Henriette, 98, longtime St. Maries resident, died May 5, 2010, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at the St. Maries Comm. Presbyterian Church with Mr. Sam Jacot Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, St. Maries. Memorial: www.hodgefuneralhome.com
Oh the horror!
Here's a confession. I'm a fan of horror movies. Have been for as long as I can remember. There's something about being scared that is appealing to me. I can't explain it. And if you're wondering, I sleep just fine.
Pakistani Taliban: NY bomb attempt a 'brave' act
NEW YORK (AP) - The Pakistani Taliban on Thursday denied any role in the botched car bombing in Times Square but praised the suspect for a "brave job," as New York authorities pressed him on his claims of terrorist training.
NIC music groups will honor mom
North Idaho College's musical and choral groups will join forces to present a weekend of music for moms in honor of Mother's Day.
Family tree leads to cave
Some of our genes trace back to Neanderthals
WASHINGTON - We have met Neanderthal and he is us - at least a little.
Franzen keeps Red Wings alive
Johan Franzen had a natural hat trick in a 3:26 span of the first period, scored a fourth goal in the third, and set a Red Wings playoff record with six points as Detroit stayed alive with a 7-1 rout of the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Summer Movie Preview Now in 3D!
Upcoming season’s flicks feature some in the costlier dimension
Thanks to the recent resurgence of a certain third dimension, going to the movies this summer will be costlier than ever. Ticket prices are up, and 3D presentations will take even more dollars out of your wallet.
Entertainment Calendar for May 7, 2010
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller: Staged reading, 7:30 p.m. Harding Family Center gym, $7. All proceeds benefit the Lake City Playhouse. Call 667-1323 for tickets. Not recommended for children under 12
'Crucible' reading today
A staged reading of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Harding Family Center. Directed by Rebecca McNeill and featuring Todd Jasmin, Jillian Kramer, Bill Rhodes, Daniel Edmiston, Donna Holland, Anne Selcoe, Barrie MacConnell, Phil Carlson, and Colin Angele, the presentation is not recommended for children younger than 12.
Small business carries big clout
SBA Ombudsman visits North Idaho
COEUR d'ALENE - They make up 99.7 percent of all employers, and created 60 percent to 80 percent of new jobs in the past decade. They produce more than half of the nation's nonfarm gross domestic product and nearly 29 percent of exports.
LCHS cleans up at Heritage Music Festival
School brings home two of four Maestro Awards
Lake City High School returned from the Heritage Music Festival in Seattle last weekend with an accumulation of awards that earned them the coveted Overall Festival Sweepstakes and Instrumental Sweepstakes trophies.
Songs from the wood
Bergeson carves out musical niche; Builder's reputation built on 'sweet tone'
SANDPOINT - Michelangelo could see statues trapped inside blocks of marble. His task, he said, was simply to chisel away the excess stone until they were released.
Frohlich returns home
Ex-Coeur d'Alene High star to coach NIC volleyball team
COEUR d'ALENE - Former Coeur d'Alene High volleyball standout Colleen (Jantz) Frohlich has been named volleyball coach at North Idaho College, NIC athletic director Al Williams announced.
Entertainment Briefs for May 7, 2010
Bret Michaels says hemorrhage felt like gunshot; Paulina Rubio announces she is pregnant; Actor: Boycott of Arizona over law not warranted
Trojans in position for top seed
SOFTBALL
Northwest Notes May 7, 2010
Shock OC Sauk socked with suspension
Why we're going to the dogs
Idaho is a special state. Most people are responsible, friendly and hard working. Independents, Democrats and Republicans alike, really share a Libertarian commonality that creates a more self-reliant attitude than in any other state that I have lived or worked in. I was born in Montana, moved to Spokane, lived in Sandpoint, married my only wife, transferred to Seattle and spent 13 years there, raising three kids. External special interests now run those states and there is little community spirit because you can never really get a handle on the culture.
Candidate Profile-Justice Roger Burdick
Idaho Supreme Court
Why are you seeking re-election to the Idaho Supreme Court?
Candidate Profile-Steven Dana Pankey
Lieutenant Governor
Birth date: June 24, 1951
Candidate Profile-Joshua Blessinger
Lieutenant Governor
Birth date: March 19, 1979
Candidate Profile-Vaughn L. Ward
U.S. Rep. - District 1
Birth date: Jan. 31, 1969
Candidate Profile-Raul R. Labrador
U.S. Rep. - District 1
Birth date: Dec. 8, 1967
Candidate Profile-Harley D. Brown
U.S. Rep. - District 1
Birth date: June 17, 1954
Candidate Profile-Michael L. Chadwick, Allan M. Salzberg
U.S. Rep. - District 1
The Press did not receive a questionnaire from Allan Salzberg by the deadline, and while Michael Chadwick’s name will appear on the ballot, he has withdrawn from the race.
Candidate Profile-Claude M. (Skip) Davis III
U.S. Senate - Republican
Birth date: Nov. 2, 1945
Candidate Profile-Mike Crapo
U.S. Senate - Republican
Birth date: May 20, 1951
Candidate Profile-William Bryk
U.S. Senate - Democrat
Birth date: March 12, 1955
Candidate Profile-P.Tom Sullivan
U.S. Senate - Democrat
The Press did not receive a questionnaire from P. Tom Sullivan by deadline.
Candidate Profile-Sharon Margaret Ullman
Governor - Republican
Birth date: May 31, 1963
Candidate Profile-Dr. Rex Rammell
Governor - Republican
Birth date: January 2, 1961
Candidate Profile-C.L. Butch Otter
Governor - Republican
Birth date: May 3, 1942
Candidate Profile-Walt Bayes, Ron Pete Peterson
Governor - Republican
The Press did not receive a completed questionnaire from Mr. Bayes or Mr. Peterson by this publication’s deadline.
Candidate Profile-Lee R. Chaney Sr.
Governor - Democrat
Birth date: March 12,1953
Candidate Profile-Dennis A. Engelhardt
State Senate District 2
Birth date: Feb. 6, 1952
Candidate Profile-Joyce M. Broadsword
State Senate District 2
Birth date: June 18, 1958
Candidate Profile-Jack W. Schroeder
State Senate District 5
Birth date: July 25, 1938
Candidate Profile- Jim Hammond
State Senate District 5
Birth date: June 18, 1950
Candidate Profile-John Green
State Senate District 5
Date of Birth: February 1959
Candidate Profile-Duane Rasmussen
State Rep. District 3, Position A
Birth date: 1953
Candidate Profile-Fred Meckel
State Rep. District 3, Position A
Birth date: Dec. 14, 1969
Candidate Profile-Jeri J. DeLange
State Rep. District 3, Position A State Rep. District 3, Position A
Birth date: May 1, 1953
Citizens will meet Monday on IB/PYP issue
By DUNCAN KOLER
Candidate Profile-Vito Barbieri
State Rep. District 3, Position A
Birth date: Oct. 22, 1951
Candidate Profile- Mike Jorgenson
State Senate District 3
Birth date: Jan. 13, 1949
Candidate Profile-Kevin Ratigan
Kootenai County Commission District 3
Birth date: Oct. 4, 1958
Candidate Profile-Rich Piazza
Kootenai County Commission District 3
Birth date: April 19, 1947
Candidate Profile-Jai Nelson
Kootenai County Commission District 2
Birth date: April 30
Candidate Profile-Elmer 'Rick' Currie
Kootenai County Commission District 2
Birth date: Aug. 15, 1947
Carol A. (Gill) Brownell, 76
Carol A. (Gill) Brownell passed away May 5, 2010, from complications from COPD, in the presence of family at home. She was born and raised Nov. 14, 1933, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to Seth and Theo (Ingersoll) Kinney.
Phyllis Lorraine Dittes Arneson, 87
1922 – 2010
Legals May. 7, 2010
Notice of Hearing on Name Change Case No.: CV 10-2796 A Petition to change the name of Jacob Joseph McFadden, born July 5, 2004, in Las Vegas , Nevada, residing at Coeur d?Alene Idaho, has been filed in Kootenai County District Court, Idaho. The name will change to JACOB JOHN MCFADDEN, because that is the name chosen by Jacob and his father. The child?s father is living; and the parental rights of the natural mother of the child have been terminated. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9:30 o?clock A.M. on May 25, 2010, at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name changes. Date 4/2/10 Assigned to Judge Caldwell By: Sherry Huffman Deputy Clerk April 16, 23, 29, 2010 May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6
'One Dragon's Tale'
Proceeds from book's sale will be used to drill water well in Ethiopia
COEUR d'ALENE - The imagination and creativity of elementary school children in Coeur d'Alene will lead to clean drinking water for kids living half a world away.
Suns pull away late from Spurs
PHOENIX (AP) - Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Channing Frye made 5 of 6 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns pulled away for a 110-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Cd'A Canoe & Kayak Club meets tonight
The Coeur d'Alene Canoe & Kayak Club will meet at 5:30 tonight for its Thursday Evening paddle at Mineral Ridge on Lake Coeur d'Alene, outside Wolf Lodge Bay.
Lake City graduate presented with 'Murie Award'
Brad Smith receives annual wilderness honor
A Lake City High School graduate was recently presented with The Wilderness Society's 2010 "Murie Award."
SV dinner, auction is Saturday
Event begins a 5 p.m. at Wallace Elks
WALLACE - The Silver Valley Friends of the NRA are gearing up for their second dinner and auction on Saturday.
IDFG to meet in Lewiston
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 19 and 20 in Lewiston.
Swift water rescue
Area firefighters train for summer months ahead
POST FALLS - It happens every summer.
Notices May 6, 2010
TAYLOR, Douglas A., 70, of Bonney Lake, Wash., died April 4, 2010, at home. Born Feb. 29, 1940, in Kinzua, Ore. The family will be holding a memorial service around the Fourth of July in Coeur d'Alene. Details to follow. If you would like more information on this call Jayna Mills at (208) 667-1194.
Intense ginger pancakes start Mother's Day right
(AP) - Pancakes are a perennial favorite, in part because they're fun and easy to make, both desirable attributes for a Mother's Day meal.
Local midwife to help women in Caribbean
COEUR d'ALENE - Makaia Foster wants to help.
She's a 'natural'
After loss of father, Cd'A girl named Mini Miss Idaho at tri-state pageant
Debra Riordan is still dragging after the All American Girl Pageant late last month.
Entertainment Briefs for May 6, 2010
Michaels released from hospital
Haitians still in need of our help
Fred and Nathalie Mitchell honored for serving others
COEUR d'ALENE - Fred Mitchell was a navigator in World War II and in the Air Force for 21 years. He went on to teach math at Coeur d'Alene High School for 21 years.
The ABCs of wildlife: It's the habitat
Whether enrolled in a hunter education course or engaged in Project WILD activities at their local school, youngsters learn early that all wildlife species have the same basic requirements for survival: food, water, shelter and space.
13 arrested in drug bust
Two homes located near Fernan Elementary, Lakes Middle School
COEUR d'ALENE - More than a dozen people were arrested Saturday morning in a multi-agency drug bust at two homes located five blocks from both an elementary and middle school.
McEuen Field bids sought
COEUR d’ALENE — The city of Coeur d’Alene will begin receiving bids from design firms interested in crafting what the new McEuen Field will look like.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 6, 2010
Playoffs near, one way or another
Playoffs near, one way or another
Game, hide, fur auction nets $11,764 for IDFG
COEUR d'ALENE - Wolf skulls were popular.
Baseball - for a good cause
Timberwolves edge Vikings in 'Homeruns 4 Homeless' charity game
Timberwolves edge Vikings in ‘Homeruns 4 Homeless’ charity game
Craft vendors sought for Post Falls Days
POST FALLS - Craft vendors are still being sought for Post Falls Days, set for June 4-6.
Public hearing on buoys is tonight
The Idaho Department of Lands will hold a hearing tonight over buoys proposed across the mouth of Cougar Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Why investors should care about Greek crisis
BOSTON - A financial tremor in one corner of the globe can leave cracks in an investment portfolio. It's a painful lesson just as many U.S. investors are regaining their confidence.
Capitol exhibition in PF tonight
In honor of the state Capitol reopening, a traveling exhibition called "Our Historic Gem - Idaho's State Capitol" will be presented in Post Falls at 7 tonight at City Hall, 408 N. Spokane St.
Lakeland stops Moscow, secures No. 1 seed for region tournament
MOSCOW - Jamie Klopatek threw 10 strikeouts and Lakeland defeated Moscow 7-4 in 4A Inland Empire League softball play Wednesday.
River cleanup appeal denied
Official: Court may be dischargers' next stop
POST FALLS - The pollution cleanup plan for the Spokane River is moving ahead - for now.
Noxious weeds to be sprayed
COEUR d'ALENE - Forest Service officials at the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District have announced their annual weed spraying program will begin as soon as weather allows, and continue through October.
Kalispell angler hauls in record northern pike
A Kalispell angler hauled in what may be a North American-record northern pike on Thursday morning.
Nigerian president dies after long illness
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua, whose election marked the first peaceful transition of power from one civilian to another in a nation once plagued by military coups, has died, his spokesman said. He was 58.
Records May 6, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Completing the arch
Themed Millwork offering carved alder keystones
RATHDRUM - Clint and Cheryl Bower were not content to rest and retire after selling their Braided Accents and Mountain Moulding manufacturing business they had owned and operated in North Idaho for several years.
Obama: Immigration reform needed this year
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said Wednesday he wants to begin work this year on legislation overhauling the nation's immigration system, firming up his commitment on a key priority for Latino voters and lawmakers.
Free work gloves provided with burn permits
Keep Idaho Green is targeting debris burners with their 2010 Fire Prevention/Education Campaign "Think - Before You Burn."
Avista to draw down
Recreators and property owners should use caution
SPOKANE - Avista Utilities will draw down the water level at Noxon Reservoir throughout the week. It is expected that the reservoir will be lowered approximately 1 foot per day, dropping the level of the lake to roughly 5 feet below its maximum elevation by Friday.
Robbery suspect sought
No one robs Postal Plus and gets away with it.
Safeco slide continues for Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Garza became the American League's first five-game winner, Evan Longoria had the go-ahead hit in the eighth inning off Cliff Lee and the Tampa Bay Rays kept rolling with an 8-3 victory Wednesday night over the Seattle Mariners.
They're doing this job fair in reverse
Professionals interview students about career choices, options
POST FALLS - North Idaho is a long way from Hollywood - or having that glamour feel - but Bethany Tarnowski still learned something on Wednesday about her career dream of being an actor or model.
Movers & Shakers May 6, 2010
Farmers markets resume
Weather puts damper on fishing
Fish Tips
Whipping winds and wild weather have pushed the crappie and bass down to depths that are making it hard for fishermen to catch them.
Show mom you care this Mother's Day
(StatePoint)- She brought you into the world and guided you through it. Now it's time to celebrate mom. Look past those flowers this Mother's Day and opt for lasting, custom gifts or experiences expressing the depth of your relationship.
DAN GREEN
Dan Green, a Kootenai County resident for 19 years, moved to this area in 1991 with his wife Linda and his two sons. One son currently attends the University of Idaho and the other is a senior at the CDA Charter Academy.
GREEN: In touch with voter needs
I have, like many other people, developed a growing sense of distrust of anyone in political office. I think individuals who enter public office to truly serve their constituents and who are able to maintain that focus are a very rare minority. Most grow immune over time to the real needs and priorities of the people they were elected to serve.
LABRADOR: Has proven leadership
It is with amusement I read letters to the editor claiming Vaughn Ward is the conservative who will hit the ground running IF elected to Congress. He was a leader of men in the armed forces and somehow that is the equivalent of a conservative political leader.
HAMMOND: Couple pledge support
My wife and I support the renomination of Jim Hammond for State Senator. He is a very dedicated man and considers the welfare of Idahoans over personal gain. He deserves to be re-elected!!
FILLIOS: Time for change
I'm voting for Chris Fillios. While I appreciate what Rick Currie has done, he's been in office two terms and that's enough.
VICK: Strong track record
I will be voting for Steve Vick in the Primary election on May 25th for District 3 Senate seat. Steve is a small business owner who believes in a strong free enterprise system with the freedom to create jobs. Steve has a proven record of seasoned leadership and believes that sovereign states are vital to the survival of our republic. Steve will also be a champion for less spending and no tax increases.
JORGENSON: He's vital to Idaho
Politicians swear an oath of office to uphold the rule of law. It is a rare and special breed of elected official that abides by this promise. Often this commitment comes with a high political price tag. It is indefensible when the assault against honest politicians comes from wealthy special interests without concern for Idaho citizens.
Carol Joyce Putzier, 75
Carol Joyce Putzier, of Post Falls, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Wash. Carol was born on Dec. 26, 1934, in Pinedale, Wyo., to John and Laurel Thompson.
Douglas A. Taylor, 70
Douglas A. Taylor, 70, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, at his home in Bonney Lake Wash., after a brave battle with cancer. Doug was born in Kinzua, Ore., to Walter and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Taylor on Feb. 29, 1940.
Legals May. 6, 2010
NOTICE OF OF HEARING OF NAME CHANGE Case No. CV 10-2949 Petition by Christopher James Puga, born on Jan, 21, 2003 in Coeur d?Alene State of Idaho now residing at 2021 N. 15th St., Coeur d?Alene, proposing a change in name to Christopher James McCaffery hasbeen filed in the above entitled court, the reason for this change in name being to have the same last name of his birth father. A hearing on the petition will be heard at 8:30 o?clock A.M. on may 12, 2010 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can, in such objections show the court a good reasons against a change of name. WITNESS my hand and seal of said District Court this 9 day of April, 2010. Daniel J. English By: Debra D. Leu Legal 9575 April 15, 22, 29, 2010 May 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 5
ILLEGALS: Know law, then state opinions
In response to Teri White's letter on the New Arizona law. Ms. White, you really need to do some research on what that law entails. It is nothing more than what the Federal Law On Immigration is currently.
JAIL: System set up to fail
This is in response to a letter written by Charles Wright. I don’t think he could have stated it any better unless he dropped a bomb on it.
TRIBE: Pact should be honored
It is disappointing and hard to believe that the WHITE MAN has learned nothing about integrity and keeping his word after giving it.
ILLEGALS: Cost cripples Calif.
Mr. Litman, you are right on with your assessment of what's going on in Arizona and California about immigration. I lived in Southern California most of my life. They might have brought cheap labor with them when they arrived but then they got on the state’s dime taking money from any agency they could plus crime went up, and yes, most of the money they made went back to Mexico. They cost California a bundle. Why California is in a mess is just not union pensions, etc., it’s also the illegals.
ELECTION: Check all the facts first
The letter by Wayne Rathburn which was printed 4/28/10 left out much about the Congressional candidates Vaughn Ward and Raul Labrador. Ward does indeed own a home in Virginia. Check out the market, no one can sell a home in the greater DC area. He, however, also owns land in Idaho, where he eventually plans to build his home when his Virginia home sells . Like many other average Idahoans, the housing crisis has affected Ward.
ILLEGALS: Letter promotes racism
Teri White’s recent letter to the editor probably did more to promote racial bigotry than Arizona’s recent immigration law. When people trespass our borders as illegal aliens they are breaking the law no matter what their ethnic origin. Terri is listed as a resident of Post Falls and is over 800 miles from the problem and doesn’t have to fund the added burden on schools, hospitals and welfare. It is easy to criticize the Arizona law when you are far from the actual problem.
PF: Overpass a tax nightmare
It took this simple guy a while, but something finally just dawned on me when I read that a bond is being considered for a freeway overpass in Post Falls.
FOSTER CARE: Kids need your help, love
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise public awareness of the nearly 500,000 American children in foster care. These young people are living away from home because their own families are in crisis and unable to provide for their essential wellbeing.
ILLEGALS: Where there's smoke....
By now everyone in the U.S. now knows Arizona has taken steps to slow the onslaught of “undocumented immigrants” from crossing over the border from Mexico to the U.S. via Arizona and numerous other crossings along the border of Mexico and the U.S. And a number of the population is now questioning the right of the law enforcement authorities from stopping anyone they suspect of being in the country “unlawfully,” in other words “racially profiling” the citizenry.
The cat came back
Transfer station's unofficial mascot returns to facility after employee took him home
COEUR d'ALENE - A stack of rolled up rubber mats in the Kootenai County dump's equipment yard might not sound like paradise to some.
Lakers grind past Jazz for 2-0 lead
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers methodically pounded the ball inside for a no-nonsense 111-103 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Malkin, Fleury carry Penguins
MONTREAL (AP) - Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal 1:16 into the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 18 saves for his fourth NHL playoff shutout, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night and a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Take a dip into paddling at Paddle Fest 2010
The Sixth Annual Coeur d'Alene Paddle Fest is a day to celebrate paddling, when newcomers can discover the sport and experienced paddlers can learn about the latest in technological innovations.
Here's to a loyal man
Back when young buck Rick Barton was cutting his teeth in the banking business, transfers were made by stagecoach and everyone was on the lookout for the James Gang.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 5, 2010
Not quite time to combine in the Valley
Not quite time to combine in the Valley
Education eyes tough budget frontier
Luna speaks on variety of topics at meeting
POST FALLS - Even if the economy is rebounding, don't automatically think education budgets will be brought back up right away, the state's superintendent of public instruction said on Tuesday.
You really can find healthy nail care
Better health is what we are all striving for with the onset of our summer season.
Notices May 5, 2010
SARGENT, Frank Quillen (Bubba), 31, of Post Falls, died April 23, 2010. Born Sept. 15, 1978, in Coeur d'Alene. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel, with reception to follow. Memorial: www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
Legacy House now offering assisted living accommodations for couples
When a loved one moves to a room in a retirement facility, he or she brings belongings that remind him or her of the past. But what may be the most treasured possession - a spouse - is often left behind. The spouse may choose to remain at home or in another room or apartment in a continuing care retirement community or assisted living facility. But if the two want to live together, there are very few options.
Cooking a special meal for mom
An easy egg-in-bed breakfast anyone can make
Surely, mom is worth 5 minutes work?
Entertainment Briefs for May 5, 2010
Berry, Aubry split 'some time ago'
Senator sues Kootenai County
Jorgenson alleges clerk acted improperly on opponent's vote status
COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho Sen. Mike Jorgenson is suing Kootenai County.
Idaho misses revenue forecast
COEUR d'ALENE - The state missed revenue projections, again.
Device zaps airways to help asthmatics
Healthy Lifestyles
WASHINGTON - People with severe asthma are getting a radically different treatment option: A way to snake a wire inside their lungs and melt off some of the tissue that squeezes their airways shut.
Long-term landscaping
Hayden Lake project has turned into two-year bureaucracy battle
COEUR d'ALENE - Jim and Nancy Barney didn't think landscaping their Hayden Lake backyard would take this long.
Records May 5, 2010
DIVORCES FILED
Briefs May 5, 2010
Letter carriers food drive is May 8
Youth sports May 5, 2010
GYMNASTICS
Chiefs won't bring coach Sauter back
SPOKANE - The Spokane Chiefs have cut ties with head coach Hardy Sauter after two seasons.
Movers & Shakers May 5, 2010
Peter Grubb to speak at May 11 Upbeat Breakfast
Food hurts and helps
Food for Thought
A wise Spanish proverb states, "The belly rules the mind." Our tummy controls our behavior, cognition and mood. We overeat to feed the growling beast within, refuse to eat to control parents who try to control and intake small portions while exercising to excess to become the perfect pop cultural representation of physical health.
Post Falls, Cd'A split in softball
SOFTBALL
Prayer rally at Cd'A City Hall
Pastors will lead annual Day of Prayer
COEUR d'ALENE - Paul Van Noy plans to pray on Thursday.
Don't dismiss the varietal
Before we moved back to the area where my wife and business partner Mary Lancaster was raised to open The Dinner Party, we both worked at wineries, where we witnessed one of the amazing phenomena of the wine industry - which fortunately taught us one of the great lessons of enjoying great wine. That lesson is to never dismiss an entire varietal of grape.
Downed power lines restored
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai Electric Cooperative and Avista restored the remaining power lines Tuesday that were knocked out of commission during Monday's wind storm, both companies said.
Sheriff files suit against county
He won't pay.
Paranoia, anxiety grow over spill
GRAND ISLE, La. - People along the Gulf Coast have spent weeks living with uncertainty, wondering where and when a huge slick of oil might come ashore, ruining their beaches - and their livelihoods.
M's no match for Rays
Seattle offense still searching for answers
SEATTLE (AP) - James Shields won his fourth consecutive start while striking out 10, Evan Longoria homered again, and the Tampa Bay Rays continued their joyride through the American League with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
'G Series Pro' hits GNC shelves
In the next stage of its evolution from sports drink to sports performance innovator, The Gatorade Company is launching "G Series Pro" through a distribution alliance with GNC, the nation's premier specialist retailer of nutritional products for the active consumer.
Sunshine official: Lease
COEUR d'ALENE - A top representative of the company that owns the historic Sunshine Mine near Kellogg testified in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here on Tuesday that Sterling Mining Co.'s lease was no longer in good standing.
Man hit by train airlifted to Seattle
Agencies say car was parked at railroad crossing
RATHDRUM - The 50-year-old Post Falls man who was struck by a train inside a vehicle on Monday night was airlifted from Kootenai Medical Center to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he was in serious condition on Tuesday afternoon.
The skinny on weight loss part XI
Are YOU at risk for metabolic syndrome?
The Health hazards of metabolic syndrome aka Syndrome "X" are devastating. Central obesity, hypertension, Type II insulin resistant diabetes and elevated cholesterol are the diagnostic criteria where only two of these symptoms are diagnostic of this condition.
Hair today, oil tomorrow
Salon will ship clippings to help with Gulf cleanup
COEUR d'ALENE - A salon in Coeur d'Alene is hoping to help clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil leak - with hair.
Plenty of things to do
This is a busy week and weekend coming up. Tonight at 6 p.m. the Coeur d'Alene and Lake City high school baseball teams will team up in Homeruns 4 Homeless at McEuen Field. On Friday I have the pleasure of emceeing the Faces of Hope ICARE fundraiser at Art Spirit Gallery with my favorite auctioneer Rose Backs. Ten incredible artists ... Donna Bain, Allan Dodge, Rhea Giffin, Lori Hintz, Charleen Martin, Gregg Perrenoud, Patty Sgrecci, Hayley Shortridge, Stephen Shortridge and Iva Talacko have created works-of-art masks. No sneak peeks, Beth Barclay wouldn't let me take any advance photos.
Ready for the ride
NIC students design jersey, T-shirt for annual Ride Idaho event
Designs by two North Idaho College graphic design students were selected to be featured on the Ride Idaho jerseys and T-shirts for this year's ride.
Edwin Keith Holland, 83
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2010.
Kent Moore Bear, 55
Born on Oct. 13, 1955, in Glendale, Calif., to Hugh and Edith Bear. Passed away on April 18, 2010, in Post Falls.
Frank Quillen (Bubba) Sargent, 31
Born in Coeur d’Alene on Sept. 15, 1978, and taken too soon on April 23, 2010. Parents are Tom Sargent and Alice Marie (Garner) Gilson.
Legals May. 5, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: April 5, 2010 File No.: 7233.21572 Sale date and time (local time): August 05, 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: 8059 N Westview 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: Greg A. Washington and Phebe H. Washington, husband and wife Original trustee: Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Idaho Independent Bank Recording date: April 17, 2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2025702000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of April 5, 2010: $305,660.80 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 3 in Block 15 of Woodland Heights Sixth Addition, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book G of Plats at Page(s) 221 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# 7233.21572) 1002.152130-FEI Legal 9584 April 14, 21, 28, 2010 May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4
GM still 'upbeat' about slumping Mariners
TACOMA, Wash. - Trader Jack Zduriencik is on the hunt for a deal to improve the Mariners' offense.
Celtics tie series with Cavs 1-1
CLEVELAND (AP) - The window hasn't closed on the Boston Celtics. It's still wide open.
Records May 4, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Briefs May 4, 2010
Council to seek McEuen Field bids
'Coyotes got it'
Trailer park residents fear for safety of pets, children
COEUR d'ALENE - If she could do it her way, Connie Holmes knows how she would handle the coyotes living in a field behind her trailer home.
A passion for board sports
Jason and Kameron Shadrick own Merit Boardshop
COEUR d'ALENE - The excitement and thrill of mastering the skateboard or snowboard, whether high on a snow capped mountain or in the local skateboarding park, helped fuel Jason and Kameron Shadricks' passion for board sports.
'So far, so good'
Injuries cut short her other seasons, but Ashburn dishes out stellar senior campaign
The fact that the calendar recently turned to May, and Richelle Ashburn is still in the circle for the Post Falls High softball team, is a victory in itself for both the Trojans as well as the senior right-handed pitcher.
Movers & Shakers May 4, 2010
Silverwood honors moms this weekend
Deadly flooding continues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Muddy waters poured over the banks of Nashville's swollen Cumberland River on Monday, spilling into Music City's historic downtown streets while rescuers using boats and Jet Skis plucked stranded residents away from their flooded homes as the death toll from the weekend storms climbed to 28 people in three states.
Allan reappointed as Cd'A tribal chairman
PLUMMER - Coeur d'Alene Tribe Chairman Chief Allan, who has been chairman since 2005, was unanimously reappointed Monday morning by the seven-person tribal council.
Parents question late start
School trustees will not vote on new hours until June 7 meeting
COEUR d'ALENE - School officials in Coeur d'Alene will wait another month to decide if the school day will start later on Mondays next year.
Notices May 4, 2010
VOLTOLINI, Harry Dan, 86, of Silverton, died April 30, 2010, at the Silver Wood Good Samaritan Center in Silverton. Born June 1, 1923, in Wallace. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Interment will be held following Mass at the Nine Mile Cemetery in Wallace. A reception will be held at the Shoshone Golf Club following graveside services and everyone is welcome. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is entrusted with funeral arrangements. Memorial: www.shoshonefuneralservice.com
Luna to speak in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna will host a community meeting at Post Falls High, 2832 E. Poleline Road, tonight at 7 to discuss education issues.
Actress Lynn Redgrave has died at age 67
NEW YORK - Lynn Redgrave, an introspective and independent player in her family's acting dynasty who became a 1960s sensation as the unconventional title character of "Georgy Girl" and later dramatized her troubled past in such one-woman stage performances as "Shakespeare for My Father" and "Nightingale," has died. She was 67.
Northwest Notes May 4, 2010
Baker among Griz recognized by Big Sky
Sports Briefs May 4, 2010
Basketball
Idaho Street to sport new look in Post Falls
Council to also hear updates on Avista rates
POST FALLS - Idaho Street will get a new look this summer.
Artists put face on abuse fundraiser
Faces of Hope will be auctioned off Friday evening
COEUR d'ALENE - Creating faces of hope.
Chips Shots May 4, 2010
• THE HIGHLANDS
Thar she blows!
Storm knocks out power to thousands, damages trees, buildings
COEUR d'ALENE - Tom Capone thought the booming sound was a lightning storm.
What cost, beauty?
On April 24 Heidi Parson of Idaho Falls was crowned "Mrs. Idaho." According to the pageant publicist, that netted her a "prize package worth $10,000." Of course that includes travel and other expenses for the upcoming Mrs. America pageant in which she is now required to compete. State contests are part of the Miss and Mrs. America networks.
Vets unhappy with Kellogg mayor, council
Moving of memorial, flying of Tree City flag has upset veterans
KELLOGG - Local veterans organizations, displeased with the city of Kellogg and its recent decisions, assembled on Sunday afternoon at Kellogg City Park to make their sentiments known.
Gulf spill could affect shoppers
NEW ORLEANS - The calamitous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico isn't just a mess for the people who live or work on the coast. If you drink coffee, eat shrimp, like bananas or plan to buy a new set of tires, you could end up paying more because of the disaster.
The Front Row with Jim Litke May 4, 2010
No more O-fer for Pletcher
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Until a game bay colt named Super Saver found his groove along the rail, it looked like the streak might go on forever. Racing can be especially cruel that way.
Suspect caught in Times Square car bomb attack
NEW YORK (AP) - A suspect in last weekend's failed car bomb attack on Times Square was taken into custody late Monday while trying to leave the country, a law enforcement official said.
Prep games cancelled, ppd.
Severe wind and rainstorms led to cancellations of the Post Falls at Lakeland baseball game and Post Falls at Lake City "Save 2nd Base" game, both scheduled for Monday.
Life in the bike lane
City of Coeur d'Alene considers major changes on 15th Street
COEUR d'ALENE - Re-centering, re-striping, adding bike lanes and a traffic signal, and doing away with parking.
Cecil settles for 1-hitter
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
This election is of primary importance
Casting your ballot on May 25 could do more than warm up your voting muscles for the big show in November.
GREEN: Business skills so important
I have had the privilege of working with Dan Green for several years. He is smart, energetic, hardworking and fair.
HAMMOND: Proven leadership needed
I would like to ask you all to please give your support and vote on May 25 for Jim Hammond, District 5 Senator. Jim has worked for decades to bring good jobs and companies to our area. Cabelas, Life Care, Buck Knives and Sysco to name just a few.
VICK: He'll limit government control
It is refreshing to have a man of high integrity making the sacrifice necessary to run for political office. More than ever before, Idaho needs state representation that is honest, bold and decisive.
RASMUSSEN: Too good to pass up
Wow! Let’s not pass up this accomplished attorney to replace Jim Clark as our state representative for District 3. Duane is vice presidet of the Republican Central Committee, president of North Idaho Pachyderm Club, member of the board of Crime Stoppers of the Insland Northwest Kootenai County, and member of other community organizations.
FILLIOS: Simply the best candidate
When I say Chris Fillios is the most qualified candidate in the field of county commisioner candidates, I’m not mincing words. Chris’s experience and education offer this county something we’ve been lacking for years.
LABRADOR: Idahoan stands for the state
It is hugely important to educate oneself to the candidates at all levels of political office as each position impacts all of us.
Cecil Lester Packard, 83
Cecil Lester Packard, 83, of Viola, entered into the loving arms of his Savior on May 1, 2010, at his home. He was born on Feb. 9, 1927, in Genesee to Lyle and Fay Packard.
Janine C. Hughes, 87
Janine C. Hughes, 87, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away May 1, 2010, in Post Falls. She was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Huy, Belgium, to Desire and Nelly (Lamy) Croupette.
Dorothy Elizabeth Stoke, 77
Dorothy Elizabeth Stoke, 77, passed away May 2, 2010, at Pinewood Care Center in Coeur d’Alene. She was born Aug. 6, 1932, in Meadville, Pa., to William and Hazel (Lewis) Schrubb.
Harry Dan Voltolini, 86
Harry Dan Voltolini, was born to Italian immigrants Faust and Josephine (Albertini) Voltolini on June 1, 1923, in Wallace. Harry passed away April 30, 2010, at the Silver Wood Good Samaritan in Silverton.
Legals May. 4, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: March 23, 2010 File No.: 7023.71829 Sale date and time (local time): July 26, 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: 1066 W. Cardinal Ave. Hayden, ID 83835 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Susan L. Wolfrom and Earle G. Wolfrom, wife and husband Original trustee: Pioneer Title Company Original beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Recording date: November 26, 2007 Recorder's instrument number: 2133218000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of March 23, 2010: $141,949.15 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 7, Block 19, Grouse Meadows Fifth Addition, according to the plat filed in Book "G" of Plats at Pages 447, 447A and 447B, records of Kootenai County, State of 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# 7023.71829) 1002.150863-FEI Legal 9568 April 13, 20, 27, 2010 May 4, 2010
Monday, May 3
All wet and smiling
Peak donates pool time, allowing Cd'A Special Olympics swim team to train for summer games
COEUR d'ALENE - Darlene Pennestri smiled with pride as she watched Crystal Teeters practicing the breaststroke Friday.
Sports Briefs May 3, 2010
Golf
Davis beats Greinke in pitchers' duel
• AMERICAN LEAGUE
Lakers lose lead, but still beat Jazz
While the Los Angeles Lakers' reserves haplessly gave away the lead early in the fourth quarter, the Utah Jazz celebrated every basket with increasing glee, spilling off their bench in anticipation of an upset.
The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg May 3, 2010
Will Pacquiao, Mayweather ever meet?
LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. wanted to put on a show and he did, from the moment he entered the arena accompanied by acrobats on stilts tossing fake $100 bills to the final seconds of the 12th round when he finished giving Shane Mosley a beating.
Milloy back with Seahawks to add depth
RENTON, Wash. - It took Lawyer Milloy a few seconds to follow the line of questioning. Then he realized the comparison being made: Milloy was 15 years old when Seattle first-round pick Earl Thomas was born.
Notice May 3, 2010
GREIF, Michael James, 63, of Post Falls, died April 29, 2010. Born Oct. 26, 1946, in Seattle. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at the St. Pius X Catholic Church, at 625 E. Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of final arrangement.
Warrants May 3, 2010
Felonies
NYPD: Video may show SUV bomb suspect
NEW YORK (AP) - Police investigating a terror attack that could have set off a deadly fireball in Times Square focused Sunday on finding a man who was videotaped shedding his shirt near the SUV where the bomb was found.
Entertainment Briefs May 3, 2010
John Rich video fireworks, chopper rile neighbors
Jacobsen named Lakeland Junior Miss
Sarah Jacobsen on Saturday night earned the title of Lakeland's Junior Miss 2011 and will go on to represent the other 19 participants at the state competition in November in Coeur d'Alene.
Down-and-out
M’s score 4 runs in 32 innings, lose all three games to Rangers
SEATTLE - Lights-out pitching from the Rangers?
'Keep the legacy alive'
91 miners who lost their lives in '72 Sunshine Mine fire remembered
BIG CREEK - Many gathered together on a cold, cloudy Sunday afternoon to honor the 38th anniversary of the Sunshine Mine disaster and salute those 91 miners who lost their lives in the fire.
China trip planned
Cd'A, Post Falls chambers offering 9-day tour for $1,899
Get ready, China.
Halak, Habs turn away Penguins
Sidney Crosby showed his exasperation by slamming his stick against the net as the host Pittsburgh Penguins were turned aside again and again by Montreal goaltender Jaroslav Halak.
Our thirsty world is running out of fresh water
WATER...
Found Images - May 1
A collection of imagery found while out and about in North Idaho during the past week.
Michael James Greif, 63
After 63 wonderful years of life, the Lord took Mike to heaven on April 29, 2010, while his loving family was by his side. He was born in Seattle on Oct. 26, 1946, and is the son of Don and Annabelle Greif of Spokane.
Legals May. 3, 2010
Loan No. xxxxxx5287 T.S. No. 1221464-09 Parcel No. p-7334-001-006-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On August 03, 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: Lot 6, block 1, prairie falls 2nd addition, according to the plat recorded in book "i" of plats, pages 61 and 61a, records of Kootenai county, idaho. Commonly known as 3050 N. Sand Trap Way Post Falls Id 83854. 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 Robert R. Curtis, A Married Man, As His Sole and Separate Property. as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Co Of Kootenai County, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Beneficiary, recorded June 17, 2004, as Instrument No. 1882702, 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 march 1, 2009 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 $220,104.19, 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: March 30, 2010 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company. R-306582 Legal 9558 April 12, 19, 26, 2010 May 5, 2010
Sunday, May 2
OBAMA: Court pick life or death
In the April 21, 2010 edition of USA Today, president Obama is quoted as saying he does not have a “litmus test” on social issues for any Supreme Court nominee, but he supports abortion rights and he will make sure his choice “takes into account individual rights, and that includes women’s rights.”
DISAGREE: Then let zeal lead way
I can see our beautiful city from my house and pray everyday that it would be blessed. The best selling book of all time reads, "Where there is unity, God commands a blessing."
OBAMACARE: Try to understand it
Here we go again! Janice Shay of Rathdrum has it wrong on several points. Being a low-information consumer as shown in the letters column titled "Obamacare" dated April 14th.
JUDGES: Disagree on Bradbury points
As a member of the Idaho Supreme Court and a candidate for re-election, I am writing to correct some misstatements made by another candidate.
GOVERN: Other option is anarchy
With all the talk about government I wondered exactly what does “to govern” mean? I went to the dictionary and “to govern” means “to control and regulate.” The part that surprised me was “to regulate.”
POSTAL: Pensions not as promised
In September 2009 the Postal Service decided to save money by offering a monetary incentive to workers eligible to retire. After 25 years of dedicated service I opted to take the offer.
SCHOOLS: Parents left out of process
I am a parent of two children attending elementary school in District 271. I am writing in response to the proposed district-wide changes in school schedules for "job-embedded collaboration" that our elected board trustees will be asked to approve at Monday's meeting. This new schedule, if implemented, will impact every school with a late start time on Monday mornings and will add 15 minutes to each school day. I have read that this plan is the result of a year long study by administrative staff. It disappoints me that during this year long study, parents were not offered the opportunity to provide input or offer a preference.
LIBERALS: Stop with the hatred
As a conservative, I was glad to read Mr. Pappas express the liberal views toward the Tea Party people.
ROMNEYCARE: If it fits, wear it
In my opinion, it is unfortunate that the Governor of Idaho has decided to sue the federal government in order to prevent national health care reform from being available to the needy citizens of this state.
ABUSE: Men, take responsibility
The story of the father who seriously injured his 6-year-old son by striking him in the face reminds us yet again that the most endangered species in our world is our young children.
A Mother's Day proclamation
This spring, as Mother's Day approaches, let's join hearts to celebrate the women among us today - and those throughout history - whose families have been challenged, changed and claimed by the effects of war. I suggest this particular celebration not only because of the ongoing trials in the Middle East, but also because Mother's Day actually originated as a day for mothers of all nationalities to rise up and demand peace.
Officials to try again for new jail
JEROME (AP) - Jerome County voters will decide May 25 whether to let the county go ahead with a plan to replace the current jail that authorities say can no longer pass some inspections.
Death of a Dog
Athol woman, neighbors upset after her dog was beaten, poisoned
Kathleen Callahan remembers the man screaming and punching her dogs.
Bill would expand DNA tests to all felons
Idaho is only state without similar law
CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire could soon require DNA testing of all convicted felons, leaving Idaho as the only state without such a law.
Tests of Army dirigibles to use drones, missiles
SALT LAKE CITY - Proving the capability of high-tech military balloons will require buzzing drones, jets and an occasional unarmed surface-to-air missile.
Carrying on the tradition
Longtime Sandpoint High girls soccer coach Tajan takes over powerhouse Bulldog boys squad
SANDPOINT - If there is anyone who knows what to expect when he takes over one of the best soccer programs in the state, it's Adam Tajan, who on Friday accepted the job as the Sandpoint boys soccer coach.
Vandals land Portland wing
MOSCOW - Don Verlin and the Idaho men's basketball team capped off their 2010 late signing period with the addition of Portland wing Stephen Madison.
Arab nations back indirect peace talks with Israel
CAIRO - Arab nations on Saturday endorsed indirect peace talks between the Palestinians and Israelis, a move that likely paves the way for the start of long-stalled U.S.-brokered negotiations.
Luke and Cyndy Griffin: Benchmark of success
Luke Griffin knew as a young man he would one day run his own business. He knew it the day they handed him his schedule when he was a high school sophomore.
Overcoming the fear of 'no'
Rejection is a part of life. You can't avoid it, whether you're a salesperson with a tough quota or a shy nerd hoping for a date with a supermodel. But you can't let the fear of rejection paralyze you from the start or you'll never get any sales - or any dates.
Boy's best friend also best bet for survival
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - Cade Lemmon, 5, sits with his service dog, Baxter, in their Idaho Falls home. Baxter is able to detect when Cade is about to have a seizure.
Goldman shares plunge as feds open probe
WASHINGTON - Shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plunged 9 percent Friday after word that the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation of the Wall Street powerhouse over mortgage securities deals it arranged.
Immigration law drives angry rallies
CHICAGO (AP) - Angered by a controversial Arizona immigration law, tens of thousands of protesters - including 50,000 alone in Los Angeles - rallied in cities nationwide demanding President Barack Obama tackle immigration reform immediately.
Water saving tips for everyone
In the previous column, we discussed a few tips for properly starting up your irrigation system. Now that the system is functioning, I want to offer some simple steps anyone can do to save considerable amounts of water over the course of a season.
NIC honors athletes, teams, boosters
Hanzlova, Jackson, Lamperti, Mueller, Everson, Lenz, NIC wrestlers get awards
COEUR d'ALENE - Volleyball player Marketa Hanzlova and wrestler Kamron Jackson were named female and male student athletes of the year by the North Idaho College Booster Club at the NIC Athletics Hall of Fame Induction, Awards Banquet and Auction held April 24.
Simply Super
Super Saver claims Run for the Roses with three-time winner Borel aboard
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The starting gate sprung open in the Kentucky Derby, with 19 horses scrambling for position. One jockey knew exactly where he was headed.
UK's Clegg emphasizes differences with Cameron
LONDON - Opposition Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg appealed Saturday for an overhaul of British politics, saying he wanted changes to an electoral system that has kept the country's Labour and Conservative parties in power for generations.
Texas takes advantage of ailing Hernandez
SEATTLE - Felix Hernandez didn't want to say anything about the sudden tightness that gripped his lower back in the third inning Saturday.
Armani hotel opens in Dubai's Khalifa tower
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A luxury hotel crafted by designer Giorgio Armani opened Tuesday as the first landmark tenant in the world's tallest skyscraper.
'The man who saved Wallace'
The late Harry F. Magnuson to be honored Saturday at Depot Days dedication
WALLACE - Back in 1960, state and federal highway planners were saying publicly that it would take two years to punch an Interstate 90 freeway corridor through the historic mining town of Wallace, leveling much of the canyon-cramped city's elegant Elizabethan architecture. Confident, they began leveling neighborhoods and condemning business and municipal structures to make way for the new Wallace freeway bypass.
Guidry no-hits Spartans in split
BASEBALL
Cluster headaches debilitating
DEAR DR. GOTT: My 43-year-old son has cluster headaches that began about five years ago. The first series was twice daily around the same time each day. The bout lasted between six and eight weeks, and then stopped.
World Briefs May 2, 2010
Workers demand better jobs, pay on May Day
Consumer spending rises to 3-year high
GDP increase not enough to make dent in jobless rate
WASHINGTON - The numbers would be excellent in normal times, but for a country recovering from deep recession, they're not enough.
Obama takes direct aim at anti-government rhetoric
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - In a blunt caution to political friend and foe, President Barack Obama said Saturday that partisan rants and name-calling under the guise of legitimate discourse pose a serious danger to America's democracy, and may incite "extreme elements" to violence.
Gulf spill spells uncertainty for new drilling
Support for more exploration wanes
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. - In the conservative Florida Panhandle, where Sarah Palin's battle cry "Drill, Baby, Drill" is still visible on car bumpers, some are reconsidering their support of offshore drilling as a growing spill in the Gulf of Mexico drifts closer to shore.
Spokane Shocked by 0-3 Cleveland
Visitors win on kickoff return with 2 seconds remaining
SPOKANE - Cleveland wideout Brent Holmes returned a kickoff 56 yards for a touchdown with 2 seconds remaining to lift the previously winless Gladiators past the Spokane Shock 72-68 in an Arena Football League Western Conference showdown on Spokane Tribe Field in front of 9,974 on Saturday night.
Rig explosion dirties BP's green image
NEW YORK - BP brands itself a friend of the environment, an energy company that goes "beyond petroleum."
Halted construction filling US waterways with silt
INDIAN LAND, S.C. - Residents in a subdivision of two-story brick homes near the North Carolina state line say they were promised roads and ball fields and tennis courts. But the developer has vanished and the neighbors never came so, when the rains do, the ground crumbles.
Busch outduels Gordon at Richmond
SPRINT CUP
Mayweather pounds Mosley
LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. was Money once again. Almost dropped by a right hand in the second round, Mayweather rebounded to dominate Shane Mosley the rest of the way Saturday night to win an unanimous 12-round decision in their welterweight fight.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE May 2, 2010
A few notes, a few thoughts
Item: NCAA expands men's basketball tournament from 65 to 68 teams.
Motorcycles 'hog' the road
Around 70 participate in parade celebrating Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
COEUR d'ALENE - About 70 motorcyclists on Saturday braved the pouring rain and chilly temperatures and cruised down Sherman Avenue and beyond as part of a motorcycle parade to celebrate Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Designer denies mascot copy of Gumby
SHANGHAI - The Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao, a plump sky blue cartoon figure shaped like a stick person, is the latest target of claims event organizers may have "borrowed" some creativity for the event.
Bank's failure puts historic lodge in limbo
STANLEY (AP) - If their bank had not been shut down, Karen and Gary Zak say they would not be in this situation.
Tornadoes kill woman; drowning also reported
Small town in northwest Arkansas is devastated
SCOTLAND, Ark. - Leveled homes, overturned vehicles and uprooted trees were scattered across central Arkansas on Saturday after several tornadoes ripped through the state, killing a woman and injuring two dozen others, authorities said.
Savard lifts Bruins past Flyers in opener
In his first game back since a concussion seven weeks ago, Marc Savard scored on a delayed penalty with 6:08 left in the first overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 5-4 playoff victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Money talks, history corrects
As our country looks for answers to wars on two fronts, an economy flinging mud in a ditch and an important primary election nearing our doorstep, it's easier to embrace sound bytes and think those stupid political signs dotting the landscape tell us everything we need to know to be informed voters.
Hayden man arrested after exchange of gunfire with Sheriff's deputies
A 22-year-old Hayden man was arrested after allegedly exchanging gunfire with deputies from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department early Saturday.
Cavs grind past Celtics in opener
CLEVELAND (AP) - The elbow's fine. Hours before receiving his second straight MVP award, LeBron James scored 35 points and Mo Williams added 20 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, outplayed for most of the game, stormed back to beat the Boston Celtics 101-93 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
How's the health of your wealth?
If you're like most Americans, you have no idea when you'll be able to retire. And if you're a Baby Boomer (born between 1946 and 1964), you might be feeling a bit of panic as you enter your 50s and 60s without a plan. However, it doesn't have to be that way.
Community Thanks May 2, 2010
SPORTS: Support youth programs
Local Briefs May 2, 2010
Coeur d'Alene man arrested for alleged rape
Building a better barn
Walker's Furniture has undergone a multitude of renovations
DALTON GARDENS - It retains much of the look from 1910, but few would recognize that beneath all the add-ons and extensions at Walker's Furniture Gallery is a century-old barn.
Rare crane spotted in central Idaho
CAREY (AP) - A crane native to Siberia has been spotted in central Idaho, igniting debate on whether it was blown off course or escaped from a sanctuary.
Tax credits expire. Now what?
We all know the housing stimulus has worked and now it is over. Reports last week suggested that seven of 10 home buyers took advantage of the tax credit when purchasing homes. What is not known is how many of them would have bought homes anyway. As of Friday the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service showed 614 home sales pending.
Poll: Do pets listen better than husbands?
18 percent of men said animals tune in more than wives
LOS ANGELES - Husbands, if you end up in the doghouse, consider it a promotion.
A brave new world
The world changed in a fundamental way in 2008 and you probably didn't even know it happened. Most of us didn't know it happened because the data was collected in 2008, but was not reported until a few days ago. However, the shock wave started by the change hasn't reached us yet, in fact it likely won't reach us for another 10 to 15 years.
Buyer Bonus is answer
Coldwell Banker to offer credit beginning May 1
COEUR d'ALENE - Not content to wait to see what the market does in the wake of the expiration of the federal tax credit that expired on April 30, one real estate company is responding with a bonus program of its own.
Experts: Pet capuchins can turn on their owners
LOS ANGELES - Capuchin monkeys, with pint-sized, human-like features, appeal to people who want pets they can dress, carry around, spoon feed and nuzzle.
Saturday, May 1
Derby could be a muddy one
With Eskendereya scratched, Lookin At Lucky is 3-1 favorite
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The favorite was pulled at the start of the week. Heavy thunderstorms in the forecast could turn the dirt strip at Churchill Downs into something resembling peanut butter.
Deputy shot; illegal immigrants suspected
PHOENIX - A veteran sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded Friday after encountering a group of suspected illegal immigrants who apparently had been hauling bales of marijuana along a major smuggling corridor in the Arizona desert - a violent episode that comes amid a heated national debate over immigration.
Cd'A police investigate assault case
A man reported someone yelled racial slurs at him and a friend Wednesday night, then tried to run them over.
Kellogg ready to fight blight
KELLOGG - The annual property blight survey in Kellogg will begin May 17.
A tragedy of the economy
Community rallies around one of its own
Erik Andersen loved his family enough to leave them, but it wasn't supposed to be forever.
Plant produces polysilicon for solar panels
Production capacity at Pocatello facility will increase
POCATELLO (AP) - A partially completed Hoku Materials plant in eastern Idaho has successfully produced polysilicon, a product used for making solar panels.
'Fifty seems within reach'
Sagle runner one of 112 people to have finished all 33 Bloomsday races
SANDPOINT - The year was 1977, and these were a few of the things going on in the United States: Jimmy Carter succeeded Gerald Ford as president, Fleetwood Mac released "Rumours," Apple Computer was incorporated, Elvis Presley died, Star Wars opened to packed theaters, New York City blacked out, Atari was released and the Seattle Mariners were playing in their first season.
Olympian sized trail
Former railroad line will link with Route of the Hiawatha
ST. REGIS, Mont. - In 1947, the Milwaukee Railroad launched the Olympian Hiawatha passenger train, a speedier streamlined version of the heavyweight Olympian train. At the time, trains raced across western Montana, completing a route that spanned from Chicago to Tacoma, Wash.
Idahoans get 'deceptive' GOP fundraising mailer
COEUR d'ALENE - Republican National Committee fundraising letters that appear to be from the U.S. Census Bureau are arriving in Idaho.
The price was right
Cd'A woman appears on Mother's Day episode of popular game show
Looking back on the journey to appear on "The Price is Right" Mother's Day episode, Ulla Lack said it was pure adrenaline that saw her through. The Coeur d'Alene woman described meeting her son in the Los Angeles airport late at night, and grabbing only a few hours rest before rousing at 2:30 a.m. to find the TV studio.
More I-90 delays begin Tuesday
POST FALLS - More delays on Interstate 90 from the state line to the Spokane Street exit in Post Falls will start on Tuesday when one lane in each direction will be closed on a 24-hour basis.
Nine-week series offered at Family History Center
COEUR d'ALENE - The Family History Center is offering a nine-week series of free courses beginning Tuesday in response to the new NBC show, "Who Do You Think You Are?"
Column tough to interpret
Jimmy Pappas (My Turn, 4-23-10) uses words of more than one syllable?and forms coherent sentences. Therefore, I interpret that the load of bovine scatology he provides is not due to idiocy or profound ignorance.
Barton calls it a career
COEUR d'ALENE - Rick Barton pretty much goofed off all day Friday, spending most of it chatting with old friends. And why not - after 44 years working for one banking company, it was his last day on the job, and dozens stopped by the US Bank branch at Fourth and Sherman to wish him well.
Mission ends
Cd'A native killed, husband hurt in rescue attempt
Gayle Jean Young Lee always thought of Coeur d'Alene as her hometown, said her husband, Gary J. Lee.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT May 1, 2010
Rain puts hold on fast finish
No matter just what you think can happen, sometimes things just aren't in your control anymore.
Home show off to a wet start
COEUR d'ALENE - Good thing they had tents.
Pulaski exhibit opens
WALLACE - The Wallace District Mining Museum will unveil The Pulaski-1910 Fire Virtual Exhibit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
Dog dies after eating bad sausage
CLARK FORK - Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that apparently consumed tainted sausage found on a U.S. Forest Service trail along East Fork Creek.
Records May 1, 2010
CRIME REPORTS
Spring Garden Sale is May 8
Hayden Meadows Elementary School's Green Thumb Productions will host its annual Spring Garden Sale May 8 at the school, 900 E. Hayden Ave.
Breakfast fundraiser for preschool today
COEUR d'ALENE - A breakfast fundraiser for the Circle of Care Developmental Preschool will be held at Applebee's from 8-10 this morning.
Lee lacks run support in debut
Mariner throws 7 scoreless innings, but Rangers win in 12
SEATTLE - Elvis Andrus scored from third on a wild pitch by Brandon League to break a scoreless tie in the top of the 12th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the mistake-prone Mariners 2-0 Friday night, spoiling Cliff Lee's sterling Seattle debut.
Movers & Shakers May 1, 2010
More boat space at Tony's on the Lake
Foiled!
Police outsmart trio of suspects
POST FALLS - Police answered the call - in more ways than one - when a vehicle and foot chase ensued on Thursday night.
Sandpoint dog owners get park trial period
SANDPOINT - It is more about dog owners than their pets.
Urban renewal deal draws concerns
Incentive to develop Landing less than other projects, ex-director says
POST FALLS - A deal aimed at sparking a long-awaited city center anchor through tax-increment financing is risky business, an ex-director of the Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency said.
Viks earn split with 5A IEL-leading Bengals
BASEBALL
Penguins perfect on PP, handle Habs
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Defensemen Kris Letang and Alex Goligoski each had a goal and an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins shredded Montreal's penalty-killing unit that Washington never solved in the opening round, beating the Canadiens 6-3 Friday night in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Lakers eliminate Thunder
Pau Gasol tipped in a missed jumper by Kobe Bryant with a half-second left and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers survived a late comeback effort by Oklahoma City and eliminated the Thunder 95-94 in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series on Friday night.
UI graduate student named Teacher of the Year at Athol Elementary
Sammi Curry nominated for honor by peers
ATHOL - First-grade teacher and University of Idaho graduate student Sammi Curry has been named Teacher of the Year at Athol Elementary School.
O'Brien speaks out about Leno, NBC
NEW YORK - In his first post-"Tonight" show interview, Conan O'Brien said that if he had been in Jay Leno's shoes, he would not have taken back the show less than a year after publicly handing it off to someone else.
Militant turns on al-Qaida chiefs
BAGHDAD - Leery of using a mobile phone, the militant tasked with directing some of Baghdad's deadliest recent bombings would get his orders from al-Qaida in Iraq's leadership by meeting a go-between near a grocery store named Mr. Milk.
Boyington film to be screened next week
The documentary film, "Pappy Boyington Field," will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Regal Cinemas at Riverstone.
Rodolfo 'Rudy' Rodriguez, 54
1955-2009
Legals May. 1, 2010
Notice of Trustee's Sale 30231498 Loan No. 0054607452 T.S. No. 057-011052 Investor No. 1699617765 On 8/19/2010, at 11:00 A.M. (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho; Lobby of North Idaho Title Insurance 601 E Front Ave., Ste 204 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 , TRANSNATION TITLE & ESCROW, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, as Trustee on behalf of UTLS Default Services, LLC 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: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, (ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 6, MEADOWBROOK ACRES), MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 21, 41.58 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 45' 44" EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 21, 630 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 7 DEGREES 11' 56" WEST, 649.27 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, HAVING A RADIUS OF 60 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 76 DEGREES 23' 40", SAID CURVE DELINEATING A BOUNDARY SEGMENT OF A TURN AROUND AREA FOR ROAD RIGHT OF WAY CONVEYED TO KOOTENAI COUNTY, RECORDED JANUARY 30, 1979 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 795198; THENCE ALONG SAID CURVE 80 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED TO JACK JUNIOR WALTER AND GLORIA MCQUEEN WALTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, RECORDED MARCH 6, 1979, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 798296, SAID POINT BEARING NORTH 35 DEGREES 53' 33" EAST, 812.47 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 53' 33" WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE, 812.47 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of 2188 S MEADOWBROOK ACRES RD , COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814 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 DAVID G HALE & KAREN L HALE, HUSBAND & WIFE as Grantor/Trustor, in which MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., is named as Beneficiary and LANDAMERICA as Trustee and recorded 9/12/2005 as Instrument No. 1979595 in book , page 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 9/6/2005. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of $1,661.43, due per month for the months of 10/1/2009 through 4/6/2010, 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 $236,999.92 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 5.75000 per cent (%) per annum from 9/1/2009. 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. Date: 4/6/2010 TRANSNATION TITLE & ESCROW, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION By: Lynn Darling, Assistant Vice-President THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3521600 Legal 9554 April 10, 17, 24, 2010 May 5, 2010
