Friday, September 30
IB: Passing grade earned
This letter is in regard to the "Making The Grade" article from Wednesday's paper and the current debate about cutting the IB and AP programs from the high schools. I went through the IB program at Lake City High School in 2007-2009 and without the program I would have been bored, not driven and not prepared for college. I would consider it an injustice to the students if the school board decided to eliminate advanced and challenging courses from the high schools as students deserve to be challenged in their education so that they may grow and learn to their greatest capacity and if the AP and IB programs are taken out then the students are left robbed of such an opportunity.
STRAHORN: Issue back in hot seat
I just received a letter from the city of Hayden regarding an upcoming meeting to discuss the Strahorn traffic diversion tactics - again. Since the letter was addressed personally, I doubt if other citizens of the city got the notice. Oct 4, 6 p.m. at the City Hall.
FEDS: Abolish 'em - and suffer
It seems that most people in Idaho would rid Idaho of the federal government entirely. Here's what would happen: Idaho would have to maintain its own interstate highway system resulting in a huge tax increase, ditto for education, Idaho would have to support education, both K-12 and college 100 percent or just let it go by the wayside and everyone could homeschool their kids. Grandma and grandpa and Aunt Mary would be thrown out of the nursing home and their kids would have to provide for them whether they had room and means or not. Many people without families would be thrown into the streets, both special need, disabled and elderly. If anyone had a special needs child, that child would no longer be provided with special services and education which could render him or her independent with a job for life. That child would not learn those skills and would be at home with the parent until the parent dies. What happens to that child later would be anybody's guess.
IB: Exactly what is objectionable?
I didn't see anything in The Press about the school district's community chat on Monday night, so I would like to comment.
Alarms sounding on online classes
Mr. Deide misrepresents the Idaho Education Association and public school teachers in his recent column (Sept. 19).
Mary Ann Cornish, 86
Mary Ann Cornish passed away peacefully at Kootenai Medical Center, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, due to a long-term heart condition. Mary was born Feb. 13, 1925, to Fred and Maude (Adams) Copeland in Sioux City, Iowa.
SENIORS: Funding issues are critical
The Post Falls Senior Activities and Event Center wishes to thank EVERYONE who came out on Sept. 6 for the public hearing at the Kootenai County Commissioners meeting regarding the 2012 budget with funding cuts included. With a room filled to capacity and outside, this issue and those of the Sheriff's Department and others were very important to all that attended. Even those that spoke on other topics ended their statements with support continuing funding the Meals on Wheels program.
BOY: Here's rest of the story
In regard to the 5-year-old Post Falls boy: First of all lack of information has a lot to do with why the lady grabbed the boy. The lady stopped him from throwing a rock at a girl several houses away, no parents in sight. The father came over swearing and threatening, pointing his finger in the lady's face.
Seniors at a crossroads
Some folks didn't care for it a bit when Lake City Senior Center decided to drop "Senior" from its name.
Post Falls gets chance to 'prove it'
In the game of H.O.R.S.E., it is referred to as having to "prove it" - backing up the game-winning shot by making the same shot again.
Writers Corner for September 30, 2011
A KISS GOODNIGHT
Art of Almost, 20 years later
A new rock album came out Tuesday, and I went to the record store to buy it.
Legislative summit focuses on jobs
Legislators say local option tax would be a tough sell
COEUR d'ALENE - State legislators, and representatives from both North Idaho businesses and chambers of commerce gathered Thursday to talk about the job picture and local business climate.
Sacred Mission Day of the dolls
110-year-old dolls will be part of exhibit at state park
CATALDO - First, the crate was opened.
Accepting 'Rachel's Challenge'
Betty Kiefer Elementary students kick off program of kindness
RATHDRUM - Students at Betty Kiefer Elementary started a chain reaction of kindness on Thursday.
Hate crime case moves forward
Alleged victim takes witness stand during hearing
COEUR d'ALENE - The alleged victim in a Coeur d'Alene hate-crime case showed up and testified at a preliminary hearing Thursday.
Rural folk shouldn't pay for Cd'A 'dream'
I think by now everyone in Kootenai County understands how the LCDC, in particular, and tax-increment financing in general work: that citizens county-wide are asked to subsidize high-tax revenue generating projects within a "blighted" Urban Renewal District somewhere else in the county by paying temporarily higher taxes to any of their taxing districts that happen to overlap with the designated URD.The argument goes that a person living, say, somewhere south of Spirit Lake can be taxed to pay for infrastructure for a big factory in, theoretically speaking, distant Post Falls, because that factory will ultimately generate enough economic benefit within Kootenai County to reduce the hypothetical Spirit Lake area resident's future taxes.
The Front Row with JIM LITKE Sept. 30, 2011
Guillen steals more headlines than games
A great manager can steal a half-dozen games a season, tops, but he gets to hold court before and after each and every one. That's when Ozzie Guillen's genius really shines, and why he's the rare skipper who can write his own ticket.
'Mockingbird' firstin new film series
COEUR d'ALENE - A new movie series at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library is designed for patrons who love classic books and classic movies.
GOP starting line inches toward New Year's Day
WASHINGTON (AP) - So much for pushing back the start of primary season.
NIC men, CCS play to soccer tie
COEUR d'ALENE - Forward Matt Leptich scored off a crossing pass from Chad Ward in the fifth minute for North Idaho College, but a late goal by Community Colleges of Spokane's Zach Allert in the 86th minute resulted in a 1-1 draw in nonconference men's soccer Thursday at Eisenwinter Field.
For sale
The Beacon, Icon available for $2.9 million
COEUR d'ALENE - The Beacon Pub and adjoining Icon sports bar, restaurant and dance club are for sale.
American heritage
Cd'A historian, instructor offers classes
COEUR d'ALENE - Robert Singletary retired four years ago from instructing at North Idaho College, but he never stopped teaching.
Trojans sweep Lake City
Post Falls wins 4th straight in 5A IEL
COEUR d'ALENE - The race for the 5A Inland Empire League volleyball regular season championship is back on.
Viking boys blank T-Wolves
BOYS SOCCER
Doing their homework
Cd'A school officials compiling IB, AP data
COEUR d'ALENE - School officials in Coeur d'Alene are working to compile data that will provide a cost analysis and in-depth student performance review of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement programs.
Alleged racial taunts lead to confrontation
COEUR d'ALENE - A 24-year-old man was cited for misdemeanor battery Saturday, stemming from a fight the alleged victim told police started from racial taunts.
'Moneyball' makes a thriller out of statistics
Ticket Stubs
Any movie that makes villains out of the New York Yankees is good in my book.
Military jetsoverhead from U.S., Canada
Military jet flyovers above the Coeur d'Alene area on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons made some Press readers curious.
Movers and Shakers September 30, 2011
Kelly White joins
Two-faced cat sets record
'Janus cat' has lived 12 years despite oddity
WORCESTER, Mass. - Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes - and lots of doubts about his future.
Oh, what a night!
Baseball fans savor a grand final day of regular season
Jim Leyland was still dazed a day later. So were baseball fans everywhere, trying to explain one of the wackiest wrap-ups to the sport's regular season. In case you missed it:
Handing out the newsroom hardware
We, the people of the newsroom, feel under appreciated.
Civil War, civil rights
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, McPherson, to speak at Idaho Humanities Council event
COEUR d'ALENE - James McPherson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War historian and Princeton University professor, thinks most Americans are surprised when they consider the human cost of the war in today's terms.
Four-wheel throwdown
Reality television has been branching out lately, what with the abundance of shows related to pawn shops, pickers and guns.
Entertainment Calendar for September 30, 2011
Schedule of events for Sept. 30 to Oct. 1-2, 6, 20-22
Fiddler on the Roof: Lake City Playhouse, 7:30
Expect Avista electric rate decrease
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is granting Avista Utilities a base rate electric increase of about 1.1 percent and a base rate gas increase of 1.6 percent.
Teachers union loses suit, says it will appeal
The Press just received this press release from the state teachers union:
PF recycle program starts next week
POST FALLS - Single stream recycling starts in Post Falls on Monday and residents will begin using their new dark blue bins at that time.
Opinion: Cities join nanny government brigade
By Wayne Hoffman
Legals September 30, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE: The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 on 12/27/2011 at 10:00 AM, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 03/03/2008 as Instrument Number 2147455000, and executed by MONICA S. SINGER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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 18, BLOCK 7, WOODLAND MEADOWS FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS AT PAGE 116, 116A AND 116B, 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, 8447 N CLOVERLEAF DR, Hayden, ID 83835-8236 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 09/01/2010 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 5.750% per annum; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and any supplemental modifications thereto. The principal balance owing as of this date on said obligation is $184,070.88, 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: 08/19/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94, SIMI VALLEY, CA 80028-1821, PHONE: (800) 281-8219. TS # 10-0158278 FEI # 1006.122310 Legal 3713 September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29
Richard 'Dick' Thomson, 89
Dick Thomson was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on July 4, 1922. He passed away Sept. 24, 2011, from complications with cancer resulting in a heart attack.
Barbara Shaver, 76
Barbara C. (Wolfe) Shaver was born June 7, 1935, in Lawton, Okla. She passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her family July 28, 2011, at the age of 76.
Joseph Salvatore Tofflemire, 46
Joseph Salvatore Tofflemire was born July 7, 1965, in Torrance, Calif., and passed away Sept. 27, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene.
Edith Uhl, 89
Aug. 11, 1922 - Sept. 22, 2011
Linda May Kappel, 65
Linda (Black) Kappel, 65, of Everett, Wash., passed away Sept. 22, 2011, after an almost four-year battle with the affects of strokes, cancers and both heart and respiratory diseases. She fought long and courageous battles against each, she never gave up the fight.
Records September 29, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Online education comments sought
Thirty day input period starts on Wednesday
BOISE - A plan to make Idaho the first state to require students to take at least two credits online will officially go before the public for comment next week.
Lake City boys win swim dual, girls tie with Sandpoint
SANDPOINT - The Lake City boys swim team took first place in each event of a dual with Sandpoint to run away with the boys dual, while the girls team finished tied with 43 points on Wednesday at the Sandpoint West Athletic Club.
Grizzly with history of break-ins captured, killed
A large grizzly bear that had been raiding garages and sheds in the Swan Valley was captured near Condon and killed by state wildlife officials on Tuesday.
Hayden Lake man pulls 12-pound fish
Tad Mosher has another whopper of a tale to tell.
Local bowling Sept. 29, 2011
HIGH GAMES - John Prescott 298, Josh Jones 289, Vince Blanchette 279, Tom Davenport 279.
U.S. fugitive hid in Portugal hamlet
ALMOCAGEME, Portugal - He lived the sweet life for decades. But nobody knew he was on the run.
Bill could open up Glacier National Park to Homeland Security projects
Glacier National Park's border with Canada is marked by broad prairies and majestic mountains. A bill in Congress cosponsored by Rep. Dennis Rehberg could conceivably allow the Department of Homeland Security to put roads and other access venues in areas currently managed as wilderness.
Keep your fishing approach
Fish Tips
If you're not heading to the Clearwater River to fish but staying up north, don't change your approach.
Old idiom a flash in the pan
Readers sick of my love affair with idioms and slang, take heart (encouragement). This is it for a while; I won't be listing them until the cows come home (from free range grazing).
Feared in football; humble at home
Ex-Post Falls, Arizona, Seahawks player Tofflemire remembered
POST FALLS - Inside Joe Tofflemire's massive body that was feared on the football field was a soft heart.
Services, procession for fallen Rathdrum police officer today
RATHDRUM - Services and a funeral procession for Jonathan Franco, a Rathdrum police officer who died on Saturday in a motorcycle crash north of Newport, Wash., are today.
Marijuana group to hold meeting
COEUR d'ALENE - An advocacy group for medicinal marijuana is holding a meeting of its own.
A mock disaster drill
Idaho, Washington agencies take part in live disaster training
POST FALLS - Medical agencies on both sides of the border blazed a new trail on Wednesday.
Knox changed under the spotlight
American waits for appeal verdict in murder case
PERUGIA, Italy - Two years ago, as she waited to know whether she'd be found guilty of murdering her British roommate, Amanda Knox was so confident she thought she'd be flying home to Seattle within hours.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE Sept. 29, 2011
The bar - raised, and discarded
Two years ago, Chris Carlson recruited what turned out to be a national championship team last season at North Idaho College - the first in the program's history.
Mummified limb found by Idaho museum will go to Utah
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - The Idaho Falls Police Department has closed its investigation into a mummified hand found in a museum storeroom and officials said the remains will likely be turned over to Native American tribes in Utah.
Paddlers unite!
Coeur d’Alene Canoe and Kayak Club will meet tonight for the last trip of the season on Fernan Lake
COEUR d'ALENE - Shoshana Cooper climbed out of her kayak Saturday, grinning as she walked onto the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Mariners blanked in finale
SEATTLE (AP) - Gio Gonzalez closed the season with a flourish as the Oakland lefty allowed just two hits in eight innings to help the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Wednesday nigh.t
Vandals in a rush to help pass defense
The casual observer notes the long passes being completed, the receivers running free through the secondary, and the gaudy passing numbers given up by the Idaho defense.
Obama administration OKs two solar loans worth $1B
WASHINGTON - The Energy Department on Wednesday approved two loan guarantees worth more than $1 billion for solar energy projects in Nevada and Arizona, two days before the expiration date of a program that has become a rallying cry for Republican critics of the Obama administration's green energy program.
Dick Edinger takes the highway
Highway district commissioner to retire after 35 years
Dick Edinger's final year as East Side Highway District commissioner has been a long one.
Morning Briefing Sept. 29, 2011
Football
Major grizzly bear count planned for Cabinet-Yaak
Numbers important for land use planning
COEUR d'ALENE - Researchers are planning to collect grizzly bear fur samples snagged on barbed wire as part of a three-year study in North Idaho and northwestern Montana.
Cardinal women improve to 10-0
Ninth-ranked NIC uses three 2nd-half goals to rally past No. 2 Community Colleges of Spokane
COEUR d'ALENE - During the course of the season, the ball can bounce a funny way sometimes.
Outdoors briefs for September 29, 2011
Free fall camping through Oct. 31
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 29, 2011
Week 5
Worries about the waves
Priest Lake breakwater could be in jeopardy
SANDPOINT - Stopgap repairs to the troubled timber breakwater at the north end of Priest Lake will not be able to ward off its demise, according to a study commissioned by Bonner County.
Spray ... then pray
What to do if a bear charges you
COEUR d'ALENE - Compared with a surprised or agitated bear that decides to charge, yelling "No," "Stop," and "Go Away" while firing bursts of a chemical spray seems a bit like bringing judo to a gunfight.
Reebok to pay $25M over toning shoe claims
PORTLAND, Ore. - Reebok will need to tone down advertising for its shoes that claim to reshape your backside.
Stepfather to be sentenced
COEUR d’ALENE — A 19-year-old Hayden man has agreed to be sentenced on a felony charge of injury to a child stemming from a December incident with his 18-month-old stepdaughter.
Local Briefs September 29, 2011
Whooping cough in Sandpoint
World / Nation briefs September 29, 2011
Judge: Loughner can be made fit for trial
Military jets overhead were from U.S., Canada
Military jet flyovers above the Coeur d'Alene area on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons made some Press readers curious.
NIC invites public to meet 3 VP finalists
North Idaho College staff, faculty, students and community members are invited to attend a series of open forums for three finalists for the vice president for community relations and marketing position at NIC.
Labrador live tonight on IdahoPTV
Congressman Raul Labrador makes his first appearance tonight on Idaho Public Television’s “Dialogue” with Marcia Franklin.
Wednesday, September 28
Fern Dale Durdy, 90
On a rainy September morning (27th) the sweet spirit of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother ascended into Heaven.
MAD MOM: Blame put in wrong place
Are you kidding me, Ms. Hohn? In your letter you gave very little information about why the neighbor lady grabbed your 5-year-old son by the neck and arms. Was he doing something inappropriate? Was he in her yard?
VIOLENCE: Message equal to inciting riots
SEIU's Stephen Lerner is quoted from the video clip at the Progressive Summit, telling unions, community organizers and students (Sept. 20) to promote nationwide violence. Here are his words:
LIBRARY: Good thing confounded
The new computers at Pinehurst Public Library were cool when they first came in couple/three months ago. Yeah - they were logical and user-friendly too. From the START page you'd click onto Internet Explorer and WOW! - by gosh, by golly, wiz bang - up pops a page that has a number of icons of the Internet to click onto like Google, YouTube, Facebook, eBay. Nice. Wish I had that at home.
JOBS: Where have they gone?
The most recent example of corporations transferring American jobs overseas came in this morning's news. GM is putting their global electric vehicle production facilities in China - right along with their technology transfer. The significance of this disaster, in case you missed it, is that GM had the global monopoly on the Volt technology. This technology is being hailed by all automotive experts as the best path to electrification of the automobile, and we're in the process of handing it to China. (Yes, folks, that's the GM that was bailed out of bankruptcy by the America taxpayer.)
CENTER: Board strives for viability, relevance
I appreciate the willingness of The Press to make headline news of the controversy at Lake City Center over future direction. The struggle is being experienced by senior centers throughout Idaho and across the country.
Debra Lynn Lund, 56
Debra Lynn Lund, 56, passed away at home in Chattaroy, Wash., on Sept. 23, 2011.
KVNI: Sad lament to long-lost songs
I really hated seeing KVNI replacing the good old music with the sports show. I think, as much as I like sports, you lost me as a 1080 fan. We can get all the sports news via TV, newspapers, computer, etc. Please bring back the good old songs of yesterday.
KCSD searching for missing Spokane man
The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is seeking information about a missing Spokane resident who may be in Kootenai County.
Cantaloupe outbreak deadliest in a decade
WASHINGTON (AP) - Health officials say as many as 16 people have died from possible listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, the deadliest food outbreak in more than a decade.
Fill up on soup to help slim down
For all sorts of reasons, soup tops my list of quick and convenient meals.
Germany pledges to help Greece
BERLIN - Stock markets soared around the world Tuesday amid hopes that Europe is finally finding a way out of its debt crisis. Greece passed an unpopular property tax and German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to offer the struggling country "all necessary assistance."
Seven bears captured in Yellowstone mauling case
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Seven grizzly bears have been captured near the scene of a fatal mauling of a Michigan hiker in Yellowstone National Park, but none has been linked definitively to the attack, park officials said Tuesday.
Killer still at large in Indiana deaths
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Investigators probing the fatal shootings of five people in rural southeastern Indiana said Tuesday that no suspects have been identified and that it appears the killer or killers wasn't among the dead.
Food from its source
Food for Thought
While having dinner with friends this week, the discussion of food and consumption coming from the source becomes contentious. "Green chili stew is most delicious when eaten in Santa Fe," a member of the party offers when another disagrees, "If we had a New Mexican restaurant here, people would eat our food and think of New Mexico and therefore, enjoy our food - if authentically prepared - as much as they might enjoy a meal consumed in New Mexico." The discussion becomes more dynamic when my wife offers; "Sourdough bread tastes better in San Francisco." The friendly battle is on!
Malloy seeks Post Falls City Council seat
POST FALLS - Post Falls businessman Joe Malloy will seek Post Falls City Council seat No. 3 in the Nov. 8 election.
Records September 28, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Prescribed burns ready to start
About 950 acres east of Coeur d'Alene to be burned this week
Don't mind if you spot smoke heaving up toward the sky over the next several weeks.
False claims tax patience
It isn't the wealthiest Americans who need to be defended in the argument for higher taxes.
Cd'A's best kept secret
Sunrise Rotary has raised more than $200K in five years
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Sunrise Rotary is a great organization, but lousy at publicity.
Carriers deliver message
Rally supports bill employees say could end USPS financial crisis
COEUR d'ALENE - For 41 years, Jim Mathey has been a carrier with the Postal Service.
Pink-laden crowd gets a show
Vikings nab wild third game, but Trojans triumph in four
COEUR d'ALENE - The Post Falls Trojans and Coeur d'Alene Vikings dazzled a pink-filled crowd with a third set of epic proportions in a 5A Inland Empire League match Tuesday on Volleyball 4 the Cure night.
Stateline Speedway results Sept. 28, 2011
Sept. 24
Cahill holds M's to 4 hits
SEATTLE (AP) - Trevor Cahill and two relievers held Seattle to just four hits while Josh Willingham and Scott Sizemore hit home runs in the Oakland Athletics 7-0 rout of the Mariners on Tuesday night.
What do butterflies, the brain, the gut have in common?
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Most people when they need to get in front of an audience, take a critical test or have to confront an undesirable situation, experience "butterflies" in their stomach, or worse yet, diarrhea. It turns out that there is a definitive reason for that. There is a two-way highway buzzing about in our bodies, called the "Gut-Brain." Stimuli that affect the brain, also affects the gut, and vice versa. We have an amazing hidden brain, or "second brain" - our gut. Scientists have discovered that the digestive system (the esophagus, stomach, and both small and large intestines) have a nervous system all of their own. In fact, there are more neurons (100 million of them) in the gut brain than in the brain in our head!
Green thumbs honored
Coeur d'Alene High School receiveslandscape award
Coeur d'Alene High School was presented a Landscape of Excellence award by Community Canopy, a tree care education program, in recognition of the outstanding use and care of trees on the school grounds.
A place for the kids
Children's Village sees increased demand for its crisis nursery
COEUR d'ALENE - Some of the kids adapt well, Janie Givas observes.
Northwest Notes Sept. 28, 2011
Bertsch signs with
Bratwurst, breakfast and turkey, oh my!
Just because summer's over doesn't mean there are fewer fun things to do. For this weekend ... Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. get your oompah on at the Post Falls Historical Society's Oktoberfest in the Lions Grand Pavilion at Q'emlin Park. Downtown Coeur d'Alene is also celebrating Oktoberfest on both Friday evening and Saturday. Stop by the Plaza Shoppes to get your beer tasting wristband.
Ichiro finishing off down year with Mariners
Popular player's dropoff is touchy subject in Seattle
SEATTLE - Out on the right field concourse, nothing looks different from the previous decade.
Healthy meals delivered to your door!
What is one of the most dreaded questions in our society today? What's for Dinner? Those three little words can cause nerves to frazzle, hearts to race a little faster and overall stress levels to soar. But never fear Chef At Your Door is here! You can relax and know that dinner is waiting to be heated and enjoyed at home.
Manila cleans up after typhoon, rains kill 18
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Emergency services and residents in the Philippine capital cleaned up and restored electricity Wednesday after a powerful typhoon unleashed floodwaters that killed at least 18 people and sent huge waves crashing over seawalls.
North Idaho Briefs September 28, 2011
Montana woman loses purse
Jackson's voice echoes through L.A. courtroom
Trial begins for singer's doctor
LOS ANGELES (AP) - First, prosecutors showed a photo of Michael Jackson's pale and lifeless body lying on a gurney. Then, they played a recording of his voice, just weeks before his death.
Mueller sparks Post Falls to boys soccer victory
BOYS SOCCER
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 28, 2011
A long way from the finish
Call it the tale of two teams.
Negotiant bottlers
We have talked much recently about "grower wines" and their impact on the wine industry as we have continued to be impressed by many of the wines. So too though we continue to find negotiant wineries who bottle some really great wine at compelling prices. Negotiants are defined differently in the states and in Europe. Domestically a negotiant bottler is one who buys the wine already fully fermented as a finished product that they then purchase in bulk and simply bottle and label it. In Europe it refers more broadly to any winery that buys the grapes from a grower even though they fully control the production of the wine from start to finish.
Citizens for Affordable Sewer Rates to hold meeting tonight
Citizens for Affordable Sewer Rates will hold a meeting on the wastewater discharge permit process at 5 tonight at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.
At college Sept. 28, 2011
Kyler Gable
Meet Mrs. Cd'A
Leslie Duncan will try for Mrs. Idaho America title
COEUR d'ALENE - Meet Leslie Duncan, also known as Mrs. Coeur d'Alene.
Fence removal part of boat launch dispute
Robert Frost might have had something to say about this, as a fence near the public boat launch at Neachen Bay has done anything but make good neighbors.
Caring for veterans in a time of need
Mary Ann, a resident of Coeur d'Alene, was having a difficult time caring for her parents. Her mother was admitted to the hospital for cancer treatments while at the same time her father was battling lung cancer. On top of it all, her mother was about to lose her job which was their only source of insurance coverage. The only way Mary Ann thought her parents could get by was to go on Medicaid. She even considered leaving her dream job to take care of them 24/7.
How good is a $16 muffin?
Find out for yourself
So political kerfuffle aside, you have to wonder exactly what a $16 muffin would taste like.
The GOP's money men
Candidates Romney, Perry, Paul have millions; others struggle
WASHINGTON (AP) - Only three Republican presidential candidates are worth any money - campaign money, that is.
A body in motion, stays in motion
Sports and playground activities are an integral part of balancing out a school day. Our bodies are meant to move, jump and run; not be sedentary for a large portion of the day. Our core, after all, is a highly mobile spinal structure! The phrase "move it or lose it" is more than just a motivational statement. Exercise is not only good for child and teen's physical health, such as strong bones and muscles, but also good for their physiological wellbeing.
Home-buying season the worst in at least 50 years
Shrunken prices, low mortgage rates can't spur would-be buyers
WASHINGTON - The home-buying season was a bust.
Study: Dads less likely to die of heart problems
Healthy Lifestyles
Fatherhood may be a kick in the old testosterone, but it may also help keep a man alive. New research suggests that dads are a little less likely to die of heart-related problems than childless men are.
Man avoids robbery
COEUR d'ALENE - An Airways Heights, Wash., man told police another man tried to rob him late Saturday or early Sunday.
Prepare for disaster before it happens
When H1N1 flu hit in 2009, plenty of people panicked. This flu was unknown and scary. But even more upsetting than the illness was the chaos to daily life it brought.
Harvest time at Skyway NIC invites parents to band camp
North Idaho College invites all parents of beginning band students past or present to learn how to play their child's instrument.
A fresh take on the classic French onion soup
Onion and mushroom soup
Services set for fallen Rathdrum PD officer
RATHDRUM — Services and a funeral procession for Jonathan Franco, a Rathdrum police officer who died on Saturday in a motorcycle crash north of Newport, Wash., will be held on Thursday.
Press poll: Obama gets low marks on economy
If there are any stars on the U.S. economy's horizon, President Obama doesn't look like one of them.
Who do you support in this Cd'A City Council race?
Ex-PF football star Tofflemire dies
The Press has received reports that former Post Falls High School, University of Arizona and Seattle Seahawks star Joe Tofflemire died yesterday.
Legals September 28, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Loan No. 0999705528 T.S. No. 201100438-34329 On 12/16/2011 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 Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services, as Trustee will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, ali payable at the time of sale, the following real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows: Lot 10 in Block 4 of Lenz Lakewood Park, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book D of Plats at Page(s) 137 Official Records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Except from Lot 10, Block 4, Lenz Lakewood Park, a portion described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin which is the Northeast corner of said Lot 10; thence North 53 degrees 08' West along the North line of said Lot 10, 54.28 feet to an iron pin; thence South 12 degrees 30' East 66.04 feet to an iron pin North 42 degrees 24' East 43.21 feet to the Point of Beginning Also except a portion of Lot 10, Block 4, Lenz Lakewood Park, described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin which is the Northeast corner of said Lot 10; thence South 13 degrees 39' West along the East line of said Lot 10, 96.98 feet to an iron pin which is the Eastern most corner of said Lot 10; thence South 67 degrees 25' West along the Southwest line of said Lot 10, 101.23 feet to an iron pin on the Shore of Coeur d'Alene Lake; thence North 42 degrees 24' East 149.30 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 10104 W. Rockford Bay Road, Coeur D' Alene, Idaho 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 Robert C. Lewis and Laura L. Lewis, husband and wife, as grantors, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 09/19/2007 and recorded on 10/01/2007, as Instrument No. 2124440000, and modified pursuant to Modification Agreement dated 02/19/2008, recorded 03/03/2008 as Instrument No. 2147377000. The unpaid balance as of the modification date was $668,000.00, 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 09/19/2007. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds {if applicable) of 1715.56, due per month for the months of 12/25/2010 through 7/29/2011, 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 $673,311.39, plus accrued interest at the rate of 3% per annum from 11/25/2010. 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: 08/02/2011 Pioneer Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services By: Kara Lansberry, Assistant Trustee Officer ASAP# 4065863 Legal 3697 \September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27
Harry Roberts Martin, 86
Harry Roberts Martin was born Aug. 26, 1925, in LaJolla, Calif.
David Francis, 68
David W. Francis, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Sept. 21, 2011, at home. David was born Jan. 4, 1943, to Arthur E. and Justina K. (Evans) Francis in Chillicothe, Ohio. He had two younger brothers, John C. Francis (d. 2007) and Robert A. Francis of Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1961.
Marcelle Dawes, 85
Nov. 28, 1925 - Sept. 25, 2011
Movers and Shakers September 27, 2011
Wasn't pretty, but Seattle will take 1st win
Jackson's TD turns boos to cheers
RENTON, Wash. - After the way the first two weeks went, Pete Carroll's crew would take any sort of victory.
Kids say 'potato,' USDA says 'no-no'
Maine senator tries to restore respect for spud
PORTLAND, Maine - Sen. Susan Collins, who hails from Maine's potato country and picked potatoes as a girl, is working to restore some respect for the humble spud, which is on the verge of being virtually banished from the nation's school lunch programs.
Winning for each other
Timberlake girls cross country remains at the head of the pack
SPIRIT LAKE - For everything they've accomplished, the back-to-back state 3A girls championships and perfect score earlier this season, the Timberlake girls varsity team has remained about as close as sisters.
'Food for Fines' program to start
The Community Library Network and the Coeur d'Alene Public Library are out to restock food bank pantries throughout the area. And they are asking for help.
Time to get serious
Chamber hopes to add more members, boost economy
COEUR d'ALENE - Marliee Wallace says every time the bell rings this week, that's good for the economy.
Raider fans love football, not fighting
As a long time Oakland Raider fan I found the recent "My Turn" column in The Press very disturbing.
Kellogg sweeps Coeur d'Alene Charter
Prep volleyball
KELLOGG - Emily Verhaeghe had five kills, five assists and four blocks for Coeur d'Alene Charter in the Panthers' 25-18, 25-19, 26-24 loss to the Kellogg Wildcats on Monday night.
Red Sox, Rays tied in wild card race
Highs, lows of gas prices
Area costs are higher than most of nation, but Post Falls competition helps
POST FALLS - Depending on where you live or where you fill up, gas prices are either making you smile or grit your teeth.
Parents sue school district for negligence
SANDPOINT - The parents of Sandpoint High School student athlete who was injured in a cycling accident during cross country practice are suing the Lake Pend Oreille School District for negligence.
'Upside down' - but OK
Funds raised for rider, horse recovering from hit and run
POST FALLS - Lauren Johnson said her world was "flipped upside down" - literally and figuratively - when she was struck by a vehicle while riding horseback.
Re-issued Disney film holds off 'Moneyball'
'Lion King' stays on top
LOS ANGELES - Brad Pitt was unable to put the cat out of first place at the weekend box office.
Private property?
Resident has had tribal members hunt on his land
A Worley resident says he has been fending off tribal members hunting on his private property for years, in spite of a tribal spokesperson's claims that there are no such issues in the area.
Honeysuckle boat ramp closed through Friday
HAYDEN - The Honeysuckle boat ramp will be closed until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, for asphalt pavement repairs, the city of Hayden said.
Obama talks tough on tax
West Coast campaign swing continues
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Inviting questions, President Barack Obama got one he was happy to answer.
Bomb threat closes school
Note found by student just before noon
COEUR d'ALENE - A bomb threat forced an early end to instruction Monday at Lake City High School.
Sports Briefs September 27, 2011
North Idaho Briefs September 27, 2011
Big plane gets big ceremony
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - Boeing Co. handed over the key for its first 787 wide-body jet to All Nippon Airways on Monday after years of delays, marking a long-awaited milestone in the history of commercial flight.
Activists say they set fire at fur seller
Group warns that store must close its doors permanently
BOISE - Animal rights activists said they pumped fuel into an Idaho fur and fireworks retailer before setting the place ablaze early Monday, and federal agents said they were taking the claim seriously.
Northwest Notes September 27, 2011
Cut for the Cure set
COEUR d'ALENE - "Cut for the Cure," is set for Saturday at J N Couture, 5417 N. Government Way.
In search of the first mover
Recently The Discovery Channel debuted the first segment of its new Curiosity series with a most provocative episode entitled, "Did God Create the Universe?"
Chip shots September 27, 2011
Bring the thunderboats back, Cd'A
In the mid-1960s, my buddy and I took his orange VW bug and drove from Moscow to Coeur d'Alene to watch the thunderboats. A trip to Coeur d'Alene was "really cool" since the good-looking girls lived in the Lake City. We camped out on Tubbs Hill. Thousands of people got to view the races from Tubbs Hill. The launching pits were right where the Third Street boat launch is now located.
Fire-tested agreement
Timberlake Fire extends contract with Northern Lakes
ATHOL - The Timberlake Fire Protection District, which serves the Athol, Bayview and Chilco areas, has extended its contract with Northern Lakes Fire for administrative and support services for another year.
Records September 27, 2011
World/Nation Briefs September 27, 2011
Smoak's 3-run homer lifts M's
SEATTLE (AP) - Justin Smoak hit a three-run, tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.
Slang: A hodgepodge of languages
I see myself as a word nerd, so I don't assume others (journalists excepted) get as much of a kick out of language and etymology as do I. So when I wrote about Janus words - words with opposite meanings - I was surprised to hear from so many of you that you liked it. Go figure.
GOP names one new Idaho redistricting commissioner
Chairman says they will wait to name two others
BOISE (AP) - Republicans named one of their new redistricting commission members, but held off on adding their final two members as the deadline approaches for the panel to begin meetings this week.
No. 4 Boise State aims to improve ground game
Petersen 'far from satisfied' with Broncos' performance
BOISE (AP) - While Boise State has held onto its top five ranking this season, Broncos coach Chris Petersen reiterated Monday that he is far from satisfied with how the team is playing.
Ballots set for city, fire district elections
Some candidates have withdrawn, others will run as write-ins
COEUR d'ALENE - Last Friday afternoon marked the deadline for most ballot changes for the Nov. 8 city and fire district elections.
Legals September 27, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: September 1, 2011 File No.: 7021.10024 Sale date and time (local time): January 3, 2012 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: 16839 North Fowler Road 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: Darrel K. Stevens and Teresa M. Stevens, husband and wife Original trustee: North Idaho Title Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for American Brokers Conduit Recording date: 04/24/2007 Recorder's instrument number: 2095674000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of September 1, 2011: $257,184.02 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: The South half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 52 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho. Less and except any portion lying within road right of way. 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. 1002.202312-FEI Legal 3763 September 13, 20, 27, 2011 October 4, 2011
Monday, September 26
George Samuel Inglis Sr., 80
George Samuel Inglis Sr., born to Gertrude (Scheidegger) and Ernest P. Inglis April 7, 1931, in Pawnee City, Neb., passed away, surrounded by his family at his home on Sept. 24, 2011.
Lawrence Merle Bartlett, 85
Lawrence Merle Bartlett was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Pomeroy, Wash., to Blake and Alta (McQueen) Bartlett. He passed away Sept. 6, 2011.
Leonard D. Bertram, 96
Leonard D. Bertram, 96, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2011, at Kootenai Medical Center. On Feb. 11, 1915, he was born to George and Elizabeth Bertram in Noonan, N.D.
Shawna Lee Thomas Schensky, 51
Shawna was born April 24, 1960, to James D. and Donna Thomas in Idaho Falls. She grew up with her family in Dubois and graduated from Clark County High School in 1978 as Salutatorian. She then attended Idaho State University Technical College and began her career working for the state of Idaho. She loved her time working for the Idaho State Police in Idaho Falls and most recently Coeur d'Alene.
Ronald 'Ornery' James Barkl, 69
Ronald "Ornery" James Barkl ("Mayor" of the Holiday Gas Station on Prairie and Highway 95), 69, of Careywood, died Sept. 21, 2011, doing what he loved, working on trucks in Hayden.
Spencer R. Symons, 85
Spencer R. Symons, 85, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at his home in Post Falls.
Melvin Steven Judge, 99
Melvin Steven Judge will be greatly missed and will be remembered for his wisdom, kindness, patience and loving nature by family and friends alike. He went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sept. 22, 2011.
The Front Row with Ralph Russo September 26, 2011
Big 12 should add Boise State
Even in realignment, it's hard to figure out where Boise State fits.
Education Corridor Project is 2011 Grow Smart winner
The Education Corridor Project was recently announced as the recipient of the 2011 Idaho Grow Smart Award. The project received the Grow Smart award in "Redevelopment," the category which recognizes revitalization efforts. The Grow Smart Award is presented by Idaho Smart Growth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2001.
Calling it a career
KCFR Chief Sampert to retire in March
POST FALLS - Ron Sampert has quietly helped build a fire agency that most districts would like to have.
Local Briefs September 26, 2011
The sun and other 'heavenly bodies' control our weather
Weather Gems
My friends Cecil Hathaway, Bob Felix, Michael Hoffman, John Koger and others have been sending me a lot of weather-related articles in the past several weeks, which I certainly appreciate. It's a difficult task indeed trying to keep things interesting in my 'Gems' column when our weather is rather 'blah' in Camelot.
Ex G-Prep, Coug star Gleason has ALS
NEW ORLEANS - Steve Gleason may always be remembered most for his blocked punt on the night the Louisiana Superdome reopened for the first time after Hurricane Katrina - a play that stirred an already emotional crowd into a deafening, drink-spilling frenzy.
Humor, hope, courage
Some 2,300 participate in breast cancer fundraiser
COEUR d'ALENE - The seriousness of the cause is balanced with humor, hope and courage each year at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Coeur d'Alene.
Stewart wins again in Chase
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) - Tony Stewart made it 2 for 2 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, pulling ahead when Clint Bowyer ran of gas with two laps left to win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday.
Officials consider expanding airport
KETCHUM (AP) - Officials in central Idaho are considering expanding Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey to meet federal standards after soaring expenses to more than $300 million made a plan to move the airport south less desirable.
Warrants September 26, 2011
Manning guides Giants over Vick-less Philadelphia
Eli Manning threw four touchdown passes, including two to Victor Cruz, and the visiting New York Giants (2-1) beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29-16 Sunday.
Keeping his head
Jackson shrugs off the boos, leads Seahawks to first victory
SEATTLE - Tarvaris Jackson knew it wouldn't be a comfortable situation stepping in for 10-year veteran Matt Hasselbeck, the face of the Seattle Seahawks for the majority of a decade.
Celebrate readers' rights
Cd'A Library hosts exhibits, programs this week
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Public Library will celebrate its patrons' right to read with exhibits and programs during Banned Books Week that will include a presentation by Spokane author Chris Crutcher at 5:30 p.m., on Friday.
Obama brings message to Seattle
Says GOP would 'cripple' America
SEATTLE - President Barack Obama charged Sunday that the GOP vision of government would "fundamentally cripple America," as he tried out his newly combative message on the liberal West Coast.
Ex-Post Falls Council member Bodman seeks return
POST FALLS - Joe Bodman wants back on the Post Falls City Council.
Valentine's goal lifts Cardinal women
NIC soccer
Bomb threat at Lake City High School
Lake City High School students are being evacuated due to a bomb threat received this morning.
Found Image - Sept. 24
Slice of life images found while out and about in Kootenai County.
Found Images - Sept 17
Slice of life images found while out and about in Kootenai County.
Found Images - Sept. 10
Slice of life images found while out and about in Kootenai County.
'I'm not stopping here'
Three years after suffering a brain injury in an auto accident,
Satellite wreckage may never be found
The bus-sized UARS satellite that collided into the Earth's surface on Saturday morning didn't cause any damage or injuries, because it appears to have impacted somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
FEMA still has money left
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate aide says the government's disaster aid fund has enough money to last until Thursday, two days longer than earlier predicted.
Rathdrum police officer killed in off-duty crash
COEUR d’ALENE — A Rathdrum police officer was killed Saturday in an off-duty vehicle crash north of Newport, Wash.
Legals September 26, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: August 23, 2011 File No.: 7479.20385 Sale date and time (local time): December 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 1508 East 1st Avenue 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: John Mortellaro and Janet Mortellaro, husband and wife Original trustee: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association Original beneficiary: U.S. Bank, National Association Recording date: 04/23/2007 Recorder's instrument number: 2095254000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of August 23, 2011: $37,791.69 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: A parcel of land situated in the State of Idaho, County of Kootenai, with a street location address of 1508 E 1st Ave; Post Falls, ID 83854-9520 currently owned by John Mortellaro having a tax identification number of P-7800-001-017-0 and further described as Riverview Park Add, LT 17 BLK 1. 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. 1002.201979-FEI Legal 3714 September 12, 19, 26, 2011 October 3, 2011
Sunday, September 25
SUGAR: Gets bad rap again and again
There seems to be a disinformation program out in the world concerning sugar and it appears Mr. Judd Jones has fallen victim to it and is unknowingly propagating this lie. His article titled, "How sugary sweet are you?" is an example of this.
IB: Costs more, nets less than AP
The Coeur d'Alene School District is trying to protect its liberal "sacred cow" - the IB program. First, it holds a "workshop" to supposedly discuss its competing advanced learning programs - IB and AP, and then they "forget" to bring any cost information. Everyone knows IB is much more expensive than AP for both the district and parents.
SPEEDERS: Slow down, save lives
First, I'd like to thank our police department for doing their best in slowing down this problem we have here on our street. I live on West Neider Avenue here in Coeur d'Alene between Howard and Fruitland avenues. It's a new street, and the cars are just going too fast. Just this morning as I'm writing this, I counted four out of five cars and trucks going over the speed limit.
OBAMA: Qualified to lead what, exactly?
Justin StormoGipson, you are the one who has been deceived! Your letter in The Press on Sept. 14 seems unfounded. You have had the proverbial wool pulled over your eyes, again! This isn't good for an M.D., especially an ophthalmologist like you!
AP: What it means to local students
After reading Maureen Dolan's article "Making the grade?," I wanted to share my personal experience concerning the AP program. I attended the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy for my entire high school career and graduated with a modest 3.2 cumulative GPA. More importantly, I walked into my first class at North Idaho College with 29 credits under my belt and a solid academic foundation. NIC, like many colleges, doles out credit for passing scores on many AP exams. In my case two full-time semesters valued at $1,382 each, not including room and board. Not bad for an initial investment of $694.
PLUMMER: Team helps keep it clean
Imagine this headline: "Coeur d'Alene Reservation Residents Spruce Up Coeur d'Alene," followed by the sentences, "They came to find garbage. None were disappointed."
IB: District mum on key information
Maureen Dolan's article missed a major point regarding the school board's IB/AP and Strategic Planning Workshop held last Monday. Our school district continues to be in a financial emergency - times are tight. The workshop's advertised purpose was to provide data comparing IB and AP, so that planning decisions can be made. The problem is, no financial cost data was brought to the meeting. The only data shared was about test scores.
Community Thanks September 25, 2011
Northwest Briefs September 25, 2011
First lady, TV show bring attention to veterans
LOS ANGELES - Michelle Obama found an unusual ally - reality TV - in her effort to bring attention to the needs of military families.
Bobcats keep EWU winless
CHENEY, Wash. - Fourth-ranked Montana State outgained No. 21 Eastern Washington 129-56 in the fourth quarter and defeated the still winless Eagles 36-21 on Saturday in a Big Sky Conference showdown before a sold-out crowd of 10,422 at Roos Field.
The end of the world
MTV staple R.E.M. calling it quits
NEW YORK - R.I.P. to R.E.M.
Sandpoint triumphs at Lewiston
LEWISTON - Megan Rockwell posted six kills, four blocks and three aces, helping the Sandpoint Bulldogs avenge an earlier season loss to the Lewiston Bengals with a 25-22, 25-14, 26-24 road win on Saturday.
Mixing up a stench
Odor complaints abound for Seattle's composter
EVERETT, Wash. - A year after the city of Seattle required residents to recycle food scraps, the results have been impressive: in 2010, the city's contractor diverted 90,000 tons of Seattleites' banana peels, chicken bones and weeds out of landfills and converted that waste into rich compost prized in gardens.
Field of dreams
Earlier this summer I heard music coming from the big tent set up in the Third Street parking lot for Ironman Coeur d'Alene. I mentioned to volunteers inside that I was glad they weren't playing Bee Gees music, because with the McEuen Field project looming I didn't want this to be the "summer of our disco tent." Their look suggested to me that I should move along.
Portion telling
Practice savvy portion control.
Marijuana debate hits Idaho
Local group hosting informational meeting Oct. 14
COEUR d'ALENE - Opponents say Idaho is next.
Chiefs fall to Tri-City in season opener
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Spokane scored first, but gave up three power-play goals and an empty-netter as the Chiefs fell to the Tri-City Americans 4-1 in the Western Hockey League opener for both teams Saturday night before 5,599 at Toyota Center.
Fed seeks solutions for foreclosed inventory
With the foreclosure market still strong, the government is debating what actions to take. Last week's announcement by the Fed that they were looking at ways to lower mortgage interest rates even more is likely to send some back into the "wait and see" mode, while investors continue to buy.
Brown, George shine at Firman
EAGLE - Josie Brown of Coeur d'Alene finished 17th out of 119 runners in the elite girls division at the Bob Firman Invitational on Saturday at Eagle Island State Park.
Up, up and away
Hot-air balloon rally begins in Prosser
PROSSER, Wash. - Economic woes and job anxiety belong on the ground.
United Airlines eyes big-spending frequent fliers
United Airlines took another step on Wednesday to combine its frequent flier program with Continental's. It's boosting rewards for the most expensive tickets and adding an expiration date, which will be new for Continental fliers.
Cyndie Hammond: We're all in this together
IN PERSON
Cyndie Hammond understands what it is like to live hand-to-mouth. She knows how scary things can be when the bills outnumber the dollars in the bank account.
Post Falls girls sweep foes at four-team meet
COEUR d'ALENE - Anastasia de Tar won the 100-yard breaststroke and Suzanne de Tar won the 100-yard freestyle to lead the Post Falls girls to three wins in as many tries at the Kroc Center on Saturday.
Bennett apologizes for suggesting US provoked 9/11
Singer said he was 'only expressing his feelings as a pacifist'
NEW YORK (AP) - Tony Bennett apologized Wednesday for suggesting the United States provoked the 9/11 attacks, saying he was only expressing his feelings as a pacifist when he made the comments during an interview on Howard Stern's radio show.
Jones dominates Jackson at UFC event
DENVER - The bad blood ended with Jon Jones planting a peck on the cheek of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson after the fight.
Hernandez OK after scare
No repeat for defending champs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Felix Hernandez said it was "scary," and the rest of the Seattle Mariners agreed.
Lake City girls eke out 2-1 victory at Sandpoint
SANDPOINT - Taylor Hoffman and Nikki Webster each found the back of the net to lead Lake City to a 2-1 win over Sandpoint in nonleague girls soccer on Saturday at War Memorial Field.
Moore's 4 TDs pace Boise State
BOISE - It should be expected by now that whenever Boise State's Kellen Moore needs security, he looks for Tyler Shoemaker.
Famous country music alley gets facelift
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music's most famous alley - a gritty monument to the earthy sounds all around it - is getting a facelift.
Affordability while maintaining quality
Your Community College
Benjamin Franklin is credited with the old adage, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." People are always trying to add to that very short list of certainty and I'm no exception. With apologies to Mr. Franklin then, I suggest the list now read, "death, taxes and enrollment increases at North Idaho College."
Texas Tech rallies past Nevada
Seth Doege scrambled, looked right and found a wide open Eric Ward with 44 seconds left to rally the Red Raiders to a 35-34 win over Nevada (1-2) on Saturday night at Lubbock, Texas.
Stepping up for Down syndrome
Some 400 participate in event at Riverstone
COEUR d'ALENE - Elliot Clemens, 7, smiled and gave his mother, Rebecca, a great, big hug Saturday morning after he crossed the finish line of the Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk at Riverstone Park.
Passed by
Bulldogs shred Vandal defense for 513 yards
MOSCOW — Forget about those defensive slugfests between the Idaho Vandals and Fresno State Bulldogs in the Western Athletic Conference.
Former Rexburg newspaper publisher dies
BOISE (AP) - John C. Porter, a former Rexburg newspaper publisher and mayor, has died at 99.
Kolb ready to lead Cards into Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) - Even though he's a newcomer to the division, Kevin Kolb already knows how mediocrity reigns in the NFC West.
World / Nation briefs September 25, 2011
Sewage takes center stage
Take all the acronyms, the scientific formulas, the political agendas at cross purposes and the bitter cross-state line disputes.
What now?
Economic worries all over the world
The world economy is in a world of hurt.
HP fires second CEO in 2 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hewlett-Packard has performed another extreme act of corporate remodeling, firing its CEO Leo Apotheker after just 11 months and replacing him with billionaire businesswoman and political aspirant Meg Whitman. Yet it's done little to convince investors that the company has its house in order.
Milestone Announcements September 25, 2011
An FBI presence at Riverstone
Business Bits
The official occupant is the General Services Administration, but the people in the building just under construction at 2155 N. Riverstone Drive will be with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Saturday, September 24
North Idaho Briefs September 24, 2011
Cardinals fall to Salt Lake in SWAC volleyball opener
Bear didn't kill hunter
Victim in grizzly attack was shot by friend
BILLINGS, Mont. - A hunter attacked by a wounded grizzly in a Montana forest was killed not by the bear, but by a gunshot fired by a companion trying to save him, authorities said Friday.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 25, 2011
A good night for the fights
Members of Trevor Prangley's American Kickboxing Academy went out last Saturday night to bring a positive light to the sport of mixed martial arts in the Coeur d'Alene area.
St. Maries rallies past Orofino
OROFINO - Sophomore quarterback Luke Feasline scored on a 4-yard run with 3:39 remaining as the St. Maries Lumberjacks beat the Orofino Maniacs 22-21 in a nonleague game Friday night.
Rangers take West
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers are AL West champions again.
'Just push through it'
Laura Narolski, fighting cancer, will run Race for the Cure
COEUR d'ALENE - Laura Narolski was always what her friends called the picture of health.
ITD focuses on Winter safety
SANDPOINT - The Idaho Transportation Department is clarifying its plans for winter highway maintenance in light of declining revenue and budget cuts.
Spokane Chiefs at a glance
Idaho's disbanded redistricting panel reaches deal three weeks past deadline
BOISE (AP) - A panel that was charged with redrawing Idaho's political maps has finally reached an agreement - but it came about three weeks past their deadline.
Records September 24, 2011
'Once a Marine, Always a Marine'
Photo taken in Cd'A appears in Marine Corps League magazine
Kevin Gonzalez was as cavalier as usual when he skimmed through the July/August edition of "Semper Fi/The Magazine of the Marine Corps League," delivered to him and his Marine Corps brothers every two months.
Movers and Shakers September 24, 2011
Brewers, D-backs clinch division
Sandpoint passes texting ban
Hands-on cell phone use will be illegal while driving
SANDPOINT - Cell phone addicts may have to put the brakes on their habits with the passage of a new ordinance banning hands-on mobile device use while driving.
World / Nation briefs September 24, 2011
Vikings romp past Sandpoint
Chalich throws 5 TD passes in first half
SANDPOINT - It was the Chad Chalich show in the first half of Coeur d'Alene's 88-12 drubbing of Sandpoint under the Friday night lights of Barlow Stadium.
Tribal hunting rights in question
Members: We can hunt anywhere on reservation
The Coeur d'Alene Tribe is calling bunk on a claim by the Benewah County prosecutor that tribal members don't have the right to hunt on reservation land owned by non-tribal members.
Trojans sparkle
Haskew fuels explosive victory by Post Falls in ‘Battle of the Prairie’
POST FALLS - They shot off fireworks before and after Post Falls' homecoming football game with Lakeland on Friday night at Trojans Stadium.
Silver Valley couple claim $30,000 winning scratch ticket
BOISE - Happily ever after might just have a new face in the Silver Valley.
Locals shine at tennis tourney
SPOKANE - Three doubles teams from Peak Health and Wellness won titles at a recent tennis tournament at Whitworth University.
Who will answer calls for help?
She turned and walked away, with nowhere to go. There apparently wasn't enough room, and she had not said the qualifying and final words required to get in. Up and down her arms were cuts, intentional and deep, bearing the need for both medical and psychiatric attention.
Site prepped for Warden canola oilseed plant
Production planned for late 2012
WARDEN, Wash. - The recession that toppled other businesses almost stopped plans for Pacific Coast canola's new oilseed processing plant in Warden.
Beef bonanza
Rocking R Cattle Co. rocks inaugural female cattle auction
HAYDEN - Here's a cow that will fill the auction ring. Look at the hips on that one - really square and level.
Mayor bags bag issue
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Mayor Jon Lane has put an end to the idea of banning or limiting the use of plastic grocery bags in the city, at least for the foreseeable future.
Legals September 24, 2011
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult) Case No. CV11-7043 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Rosemarie Pennington A Petition to change the name of Rosemarie Pennington, now residing in the City of Hayden, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in KOOTENAI County, Idaho. The name will change to Rosemarie Leake. The reason for the change in name is : because I divorced my spouse.. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9:30 o'clock a.m. on 10/4/11 at the KOOTENAI County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 8/30/11 CLIFFORD T. HAYES CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Susan Reed Deputy Clerk Legal 3743 September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011
Friday, September 23
TRASH: Teach kids to help out
A BIG thanks to those who clean up the trash that some people throw away along the roads and/or leave at public camp sites.
Ronald 'Ornery' James Barkl, 69
Ronald "Ornery" James Barkl ("Mayor" of the Holiday Gas Station on Prairie and Highway 95), 69, of Careywood, died Sept. 21, 2011, doing what he loved, working on trucks in Hayden.
TRIBE: Beware offer of 'gifts'
Thursday's story "Idaho official objects to pact" missed the mark of the actual story. The author wrote, "There are currently no plans (tribal spokesman Helo Hancock) said, for payments to include the Tribe's financial support to educational programs and schools, mandated by a gaming compact with the state." "That hasn't been discussed," he said.
PLOWING: ITD plan unacceptable
I was very interested in the article on snow plowing. It seems that the Idaho Transportation Department can't afford to plow the roads during the night in the five northern counties this winter. We live north of Spirit Lake and my husband travels Highways 41 and 95 to Coeur d'Alene to work at a body shop. I wonder if they will hold his job if he can't get to work every day.
TUBBS: Honored to keep it clean
I would like to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to all who participated in last Saturday's clean-up of Tubbs Hill. We had a great turn-out of eager volunteers who did a wonderful job in collecting trash and debris. The autumn-like weather added to the fun. Thank you to everyone who came out to help.
LAWSUIT: Kroc should foot bill
I have found it less than humorous to read the follow-up letters regarding the couple that has filed suit on the Kroc Center. Somehow assumptions and opinions have been made that simply are not based on the total picture.
Irvin James Flesher, 91
Irvin James "Jim" Flesher died quietly of congestive heart failure at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene on the morning of Sept. 16, 2011. He was 91, born on Sept. 2, 1920, to Irvin Brian and Mildred Amy Peterson Flesher in St. Paul, Minn.
PFHS: Sponsors ignite fireworks
There will be a spectacular fireworks display before, during and after tonight's homecoming football game in Post Falls against Lakeland at 7 p.m.
KROC: Wrong target of lawsuit
"Suing the Kroc Center," how wrong is that? They have been a life-changing community partner since the first day their doors opened. They are not a big bottomless pit that should be viewed as a "meal ticket."
Tina Bales, 53
On Sept. 22, 2011, Tina spread her wings and flew gently home after a long battle with breast cancer.
COMICS: Some go from bad to worse
It is time to revisit your comics selection. "Get Fuzzy" had gotten old and tired. We thought it could not get any worse, but it did. You added "Cul De Sac and Brevity."
REUNION: Many thanks to Farragut
Just a short message to the wonderful people in the Coeur d'Alene area and Farragut State Park system who volunteer their time to put on the annual World War II Navy basic training reunion each year. When my neighbor told me about it a few years ago, knowing how much the war affected him, I offered to do the driving so he could concentrate on the services. My only regret is that my late husband didn't know of the reunions before he passed away. Thanks again to all of you.
JOBS: Labrador on correct track
I heard a great quote: "Jobs are Obama's Loch Ness Monster; you always hear about them but never get to see them, not even grainy photos."
BEARS: Grizzly questions posed
It seems that grizzly bear is getting a lot of press lately. I have some questions about all of this.
LETTERS: Better than coffee, folks
Reading the "Letters to the Editor" on Sept. 16 was really a way to start the day.
Seahawks' Brock tweets about fine for hit
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Raheem Brock knew a fine was coming for a low hit on Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger last Sunday.
Twins end skid at M's expense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Rene Tosoni hit an RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins snapped their 11-game losing streak, beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Thursday.
Entertainment Calendar for September 23, 2011
Schedule of events for Sept. 23-26
Fiddler on the Roof: Lake City Playhouse, 7:30
Movers & Shakers Sept. 23, 2011
Eastwood receives Dr. Leon Green Fellowship Award
Luna to join Obama for speech
BOISE - State public schools chief Tom Luna is expected to join President Barack Obama today in Washington as the White House gives states guidance about how they can get around provisions in the 9-year-old No Child Left Behind law.
Opera for everyone
‘Faust’ debuts tonight at Schuler Auditorium on the North Idaho College campus
Vale Rideout is still ruffled by the recent exchange he had with a Coeur d'Alene woman.
A role in 'Faust' that's just super
Last spring at Opera Coeur d'Alene's fundraiser we successfully bid on an opportunity to be a supernumerary for the upcoming production of "Faust." Supers are extras who stand around holding spears or other objects or walk around the stage or perform any type of silent role in the opera. Typically, they function as part of the set rather than as part of the story. They have no speaking or, thankfully for our woeful voices, no singing parts. After enjoying many operas we have always wondered what it would be like to be part of such a magnificent production; that wishful fantasy is now being fulfilled. There are so many people involved with amazing well-trained voices that have auditioned for and received their parts. But the chance for the vocally disabled to participate means supernumeraries can be on stage. "Faust" here we come!
'Fiddler on the Roof' full of surprises
Play Review
There are general disappointments you brace for at community theater - extras looking like bewildered sheep on stage, principal actors who have clarion singing voices but lag a bit in the acting department.
A new Frontier
Communications company secures naming rights to KYRO ice rink
COEUR d'ALENE - Say hello to Frontier Ice Arena.
May 'Faust' be your First
If you haven't attended a live opera performance in the Inland Northwest, your last chance might be right here, right now.
Style makes for a propulsive 'Drive'
Ticket Stubs
The moody, violent "Drive" begins with the best single sequence on film in 2011. Ryan Gosling plays an unnamed driver for hire on what is, for him, a routine evening of evading police helicopters and squad cars.
All about objectivity
COEUR d'ALENE - Marcia Franklin, a longtime producer and host at Idaho Public Television whose programs have won several regional Emmy awards and the George Foster Peabody Award, took some time Thursday to speak to journalism students at North Idaho College.
Martin gives Oscar tips to Murphy
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Steve Martin is giving some free advice to Eddie Murphy about hosting the Academy Awards.
Post Falls rallies to help victims
Most apartment residents affected by fire don't have renters insurance
POST FALLS - Community to the rescue.
Hayden organizing public meeting to address Strahorn one-way status
The city of Hayden is inviting the public to a community meeting on the controversial Strahorn Road issue.
Ain't no cure for the summertime blues
As much as I hate to admit it, summer's over, people.
Post Falls proposes water conservation rate
Higher rate would start at 50,000 gallons
Post Falls may soon have a water mark that will trigger an increase of 50 percent.
Building a better burger
Wendy's unveils new Dave's Hot 'N Juicy burger on Monday
NEW YORK - When Wendy's decided to remake its 42-year-old hamburger, the chain agonized over every detail. A pickle chemist was consulted. Customers were quizzed on their lettuce knowledge. And executives went on a cross-country burger-eating tour.
Trojans, Hawks set for Prairie battle
No. 1 Coeur d'Alene visits Sandpoint
It's a lighter-than-normal slate in high school football this week, with three of the eight local teams having byes.
Washington, Howard launch Boys & Girls Club's PSA
ATLANTA - Denzel Washington still applies the same principles in his acting career that he learned when he was a third grader in the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Teens face theft charges
Transient heard boys boasting about crimes
COEUR d'ALENE - Police detectives recently closed 31 auto burglary cases, and two felony malicious-injury to property cases that were reported over the course of the summer.
Northwest Notes Sept. 23, 2011
NIC opens SWAC volleyball
Notices Sept. 23, 2011
KIEFER, Terry P., 57, of Banks, Ore., (nephew of Lakeland Coach Terry A. Kiefer), died Aug. 18, 2011, after a four-month battle with cancer. Born April 10, 1954, in Coeur d'Alene. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Parish Hall, 15169 McCartney St., Rathdrum. The Parish Hall is located behind the Catholic church. Please come and share food, stories and memories of Terry. Information: Jeri McDevitt at (208) 687-4278 or Doreen Edwards at (208) 687-2103
Post Falls improves to 3-0 in 5A IEL boys soccer
BOYS SOCCER
Misfile leads to write-in campaign
The Kootenai County Clerk's Office and a Mica Kidd Island resident disagree on how his initial candidacy paperwork for fire district commissioner was misfiled.
Stories of war
Bud Kirchoff honored by Rotary Club
HAYDEN - Bud Kirchoff did not receive a medal, ribbon or a plaque from the Hayden Lake Rotary Club on Thursday.
Writers Corner for September 23, 2011
SPIRITUOUS
Witness misses Diekhoff hearing
Alleged victim not cooperating in hate crime case
COEUR d'ALENE - A preliminary hearing Thursday for a Coeur d'Alene man charged with malicious harassment - or a hate crime - had to be rescheduled after the alleged victim didn't show up to testify.
Dow falls on fears about economy
NEW YORK - Investors began giving in to fears Thursday that a global recession is already under way, and stock markets shuddered around the world. Selling started in Asia, picked up speed in Europe and sent Wall Street near its worst finish of the year.
Briefs Sept. 23, 2011
Cd'A seeks artists to design public pieces
Records September 23, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Britney Spears looks forward to 30
Singer kicked off string of European tour dates Thursday
LONDON - The singer who created a sensation when she hit the music world in pigtails and knee socks is turning 30 - and Britney Spears says she's looking forward to it.
Scoring touch Lakeland battles Moscow to tie
Hawks improving, but will still be No. 3 seed to 4A Region 1 tourney
RATHDRUM - The Lakeland High boys soccer team is getting closer to the rest of the pack in the three-team 4A Inland Empire League.
Legals September 23, 2011
Loan No. xxxxxx3055 T.S. No. 1327947-09 Parcel No. 0-6200-007-009-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On December 13, 2011, at the hour of 11:00am, of said day, at In the lobby of pioneer title company of kootenai county,, 100 Wallace Ave, 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 9, block 7, first addition to pineview estates, koontenai county, state of idaho, according to the plat recorded in book "d" of plats, page 188 Commonly known as 11877 North Kelly Rae Drive Hayden Id 83835. 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 Victor A Leon, A Married Man as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Company, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("mers") As Nominee For Homecomings Financial, Llc (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.), Its Successors and Assigns as Beneficiary, recorded February 06, 2008, as Instrument No. 2143572000, 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 february 1, 2010 of principal and interest and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said deed of trust. The estimated balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $291,026.91, 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: August 09, 2011 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company. R-389053 Legal 3537 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22
Kathleen Marie Fuller, 57
Kathleen Marie Fuller, 57 passed away Sept. 15, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.
Douglas Albert Nilson, 82
Douglas Albert Nilson was born in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 18, 1929. He passed away peacefully at the Garden Plaza in Post Falls on Sept. 21, 2011.
Annie Madeline Fisher, 71
Annie passed away in her Post Falls home on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Annie was born April 17, 1940, in Tekoa, Wash., to George Adelbert Fisher and Madeline Elmira (Hilliker) Fisher.
Simone Suzanne (Zurfluh) Mick, 53
Simone Suzanne (Zurfluh) Mick, 53, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Sept. 7, 2011, at home after courageously battling brain cancer for 18 years.
Terry P. Kiefer, 57
Terry (nephew of Lakeland Coach Terry A. Kiefer) is the son of Bill and Betty Kiefer of Rathdrum. He passed away Aug. 18, 2011, after a four-month battle with cancer.
Kathryn 'Kay' Irene Nepp Palmer, 95
Kathryn "Kay" Irene Nepp Palmer, 95, passed away Aug. 29, 2011, at Four Seasons Assisted Living Facility in Coeur d'Alene. She was born Oct. 24, 1915, in Casselton, N.D., to Carl and Tena (Nelson) Nepp.
Jayne Althia McNeil, 90
Jayne Althia McNeil, 90, of Kellogg, passed away at her home on Sept. 20, 2011. She was born June 8, 1921, in Knox, Ind., to Stanley and Gladys (Pennell) Fout. Jayne graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School.
Spencer R. Symons, 85
Spencer R. Symons, 85, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at his home in Post Falls.
Kids: Draining the tap faster
My quarterly IDeal - Idaho's college savings program - statement arrived in my inbox this month, reminding me that September is college savings month. With $2,000 in tax-free contributions allowable each year and a child in high school, it pays to participate. Every dollar counts and these days, it takes more dollars to afford even the least expensive educational options.
Idaho seniors falling more
HAYDEN - Panhandle Health District is reaching more seniors than it has in past years with its free Fit and Fall Proof classes in an effort to reduce the high number of falls and injuries among older people.
House kills spending bill with disaster aid
Some GOP conservatives join Democrats in opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a rebuke to GOP leaders, the House on Wednesday rejected a measure providing $3.7 billion for disaster relief as part of a bill to prevent a government shutdown at the end of next week.
Covering cardiac care
Kootenai Health plans to acquire Heart Clinics Northwest
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai Health is adding to its medical fleet.
Gould shines for Vikings
SANDPOINT - Tristan Gould scored in the 21st minute as the Coeur d'Alene Vikings defeated the Sandpoint Bulldogs 1-0 in a nonleague match on Wednesday at Centennial Field.
Murphy closes deal on Realtor of Year award
COEUR d'ALENE - Knowing the big news Wednesday, Carolyn Murphy was a bit too nervous to eat her lunch.
Records September 22, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Local Briefs September 22, 2011
Mentored waterfowl hunting is Saturday
A tale of two housing markets
In U.S., huge homes selling; others languish
In America, it's starting to feel as if there are two housing markets. One for the rich and one for everyone else.
At college/in the pros
Shea Vucinich
Memories in Blue Steel
"You need to pick up my guns and take them home with you."
Residents escape apartment fire
Cigarette blamed for Post Falls blaze
POST FALLS - Russ Bottelson spent Wednesday morning packing refrigerated items and necessary belongings.
Stocks plunge after Fed announces stimulus steps
NEW YORK - The Federal Reserve did what investors expected Wednesday - it said it would buy Treasury bonds to help the economy. But stocks fell anyway. The reason? The Fed made it clear that it thinks a full economic recovery is years away.
Movers and Shakers September 22, 2011
Chamber membership drive next week
Annual drawdown begins
SANDPOINT - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing outflows at Albeni Falls Dam and lowering the level of Lake Pend Oreille.
Mudgy and Millieto celebrate birthday
COEUR d'ALENE - The third Birthday Party for Mudgy and Millie will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Community Room at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.
Learning to finish
Wulff says Cougars need to 'play a fourth quarter and play well'
Coach Paul Wulff said his team must learn to finish games after squandering a 10-point lead in a 42-24 loss at San Diego State.
Fishing should heat back up with warmer temps
Fish Tips
With warmer temperatures predicted this weekend, area fishing is expected to improve, said Steve Holweg of Cabela's.
Could be his best
Cd'A's Tim Christie earns writing, photography awards
Tim Christie is a helluva photographer.
Idaho official objects to pact
Tribe, county pursuing deal to put land in trust
Kootenai County and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe are weighing a state official's objection to whether they can create an agreement over how the county collects dollars on reservation property.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE Sept. 22, 2011
NIC women start strong in soccer
Because they do not play in a league in which they can advance from, the North Idaho College men's and women's soccer teams, playing as independents, have to have a record of .500 or better by a certain date near the end of the regular season in order to qualify for district play and a chance to qualify for nationals.
Idaho WIC gets $1.1M bonus
State boasts high percentage of babies being breastfed
COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho has one of the highest percentages of breastfed babies in the nation, and it's likely that North Idaho efforts to support breastfeeding mothers have helped increase the ranks of babies latching onto their mamas.
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 22, 2011
Week 4
North Idaho Briefs September 22, 2011
Store to salute teachers: Hastings Entertainment in Coeur d'Alene is holding Teacher Appreciation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Somontes seeks Cd'A council seat
COEUR d'ALENE - A 44-year-old gas station cashier is running for Coeur d'Alene City Council, saying not enough people in the service industry are represented on the commission.
World / Nation briefs September 22, 2011
Satellite still on for Friday freefall from space
Obama, Europeans press Palestinians on UN bid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Furiously scrambling to head off a U.N. showdown, the United States warned world leaders Wednesday that trying to create a Palestinian nation by simple decree instead of through hard negotiations was bound to fail as a shortcut to peace with Israel. Europeans worked to defuse the dispute, too, France urging new talks within a month.
Examiner approves BNSF changes
DEQ would have closer involvement if leak occurs
COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai County hearing examiner has recommended approval of permit changes the commissioners have proposed for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad's refueling station in Hauser.
Fed tries to boost economy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will shuffle $400 billion of its portfolio to try to drive down long-term interest rates and get the economy going. But economists doubted it would do much good, the stock market sold off, and the Fed itself was unusually divided over the strategy.
Assault case comes into focus
Details of dispute revealed by records, court documents
SANDPOINT - Court documents and police reports are painting a better picture in a peculiar Bonner County assault case.
Election time near - so are candidate forums
Friday is the first day of fall, which means candidate forums aren't far behind.
Edinger: No means no
COEUR d'ALENE - McEuen Field is a big, fat no for City Councilman Ron Edinger.
Cd'A woman drowns in Montana accident
This just in from Flathead (Mont.) Sheriff Chuck Curry:
Bill to outlaw school beatings introduced
Bill Banning Corporal Punishment in Schools
Have you got your 'Faust' tickets yet?
If you haven't experienced live opera, this is your chance. An impressive presentation of "Faust" is coming to Schuler Auditorium on the campus of North Idaho College, with performances Friday night at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 p.m. Stage director Aaron St. Clair Nicholson, a frequent lead singer at The Met in New York, promised this during a gathering of opera fans last week at Bistro on Spruce Street: "You're going to see a show as good as anywhere in the world. The smiles will melt your faces off."
Free fall camping
A pair of popular forest service campgrounds on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River have been reopened for free public use.
Wednesday, September 21
INJURED: Animal just left to suffer
A co-worker of mine made a call Thursday to Animal Control because we found an injured animal in our parking lot at work. She was told by Coeur d'Alene dispatch that someone would be out to check on the animal. I returned to work an hour later to make sure the animal had been taken care of, but it was still lying in a bush in our lot. I called Coeur d'Alene dispatch back to see when Animal Control would be coming out. I was asked for our office address, and then was told that Animal Control got off duty at 5 p.m. (the original call was made at 5:15 p.m.), and that they would return to duty at 8 a.m. the next day and would respond to the call.
MESS: How we can all solve it
As I see it there are ways "we the people" can take a stand and demand that those in Washington do their job as our elected officials should be responsible/accountable for their actions.
Joseph John Cincotta Jr., 80
Joseph John Cincotta Jr., 80, resident of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at home. He was born Aug. 30, 1931, in Montebello, Calif., to Joseph Sr. and Frances Cincotta.
LIDS: United we stood
So often today we run across elected officials that have forgotten the purpose of their position which is to represent the people in their districts. Many times these elected officials determine what unnecessary projects we will spend our tax dollars on whether we want them or not, or decide we need to pay an extra tax for projects or services we are already being taxed on.
KHS: Animals, people mistreated
I agree with Ed Hobby's letter regarding the Humane Society. I recently decided I wanted to volunteer to help out. After taking a tour I was appalled at the conditions, especially where the dogs are housed. I felt so sorry for the dogs; their kennels were dirty and one dog had vomited and no one bothered to clean it up. The animals seemed to be so miserable; the cats' cages were in a little better condition but they put a lot of cats in each cage. I tried to help out but was treated rudely. I did not feel comfortable there and didn't like the attitudes of the people in charge so I too decided to "jump ship."
Sean Paul Montgomery, 42
Sean Paul Montgomery, 42, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at his home near Priest River.
SHOOTING: Insanity by shooter, U.S.
I read about the horrific crime that took place in Carson City, Nev., recently. It was reported that a Mexican citizen with a U.S. passport went to an IHOP restaurant and shot a woman in the parking lot. He then proceeded into the restaurant with an AK-47 rifle and shot five National Guard troops in uniform, killing two and critically wounding three others. He then shot and killed another woman and then took his own life.
STIMULUS: Where are the facts, please?
Mr. StormoGipson, in your letter to the editor I take it that anyone who disagrees with you is ignorant or dishonest. Great way to get your points across. All I heard from you was a rehash of party bullet points with no following data.
POLICE: Too easy on violent neighbor
I want to draw notice to a recent incident, which occurred at my house one evening last week. My 5-year-old son was grabbed by the neck and then arms by our neighbor lady (grown woman) while playing outside. Her actions left bruises and scratches on his neck and both arms. When confronted, she yelled and slapped my husband's hand away for addressing her.
James 'Jim' William Buchholz, 62
James "Jim" William Buchholz, 62, passed away Sept. 15, 2011, of a heart attack while doing what he "loved" to do - hiking. Jim was born June 5, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn. He was the oldest of three sons of Walter and Gladys Buchholz.
RACISM: It's not welcome here
It is unclear what exactly happened during the alleged hate crime incident leading to a felony arrest. As many others, I wasn't there, so it will be up to the "powers that be" to sort it all out. Unfortunate, though, for the alleged victim and for the suspect who faces being an absent parent if found guilty. However, it's very clear a strong message is being sent that RACISM IS NOT TOLERATED IN NORTH IDAHO.
PERRY: Heat is on this candidate
In 2010, the Texas Association of Firefighters backed Rick Perry for governor. Today they're paying for it - literally. The Texas Forest Service says, "No one on the face of this Earth has fought fires under these extreme conditions." Chief Henry Perry, of the Bastrop City Fire Department, said of the wild fires, "That fire department has been on this fire every day. Before this fire, they were having to buy stuff out of their own pockets."
James H. Hogue, 90
March 7, 1921 - Sept. 19, 2011
POLITICS: Partisan approach sheds light
What a double talking editorial by The Press on Sept. 14. The editorial states it's poisonous to listen to the Reagan Republicans. You're negative against those who seek to educate, then you urge us to educate ourselves. Is it that you want to control the source of information we get?
Christine E. Francis, 93
Christine E. Francis, 93, of Post Falls, passed away Sept. 17, 2011. Christine "Tina" was born on Sept. 9, 1918, in Roberts to Carey and Emma Carskadon. Tina met her husband, W.M. "Dub" Francis in Dinuba, Calif., and they were married in 1935.
TAXES: County's priorities misplaced
The way the county commissioners are raising fees (taxes) is absolutely horrifying. I went to their "budget" meeting where the deputy sheriffs were begging for some financial help, which, I believe, is badly needed. If any cuts are made all politicians cut first law enforcement, fire departments, the elderly and the children, while lining their own pockets.
Thoreau 'Jill' Evernden, 77
Thoreau "Jill" Evernden was born in Crowell, Texas, on Aug. 13, 1934.
HAGADONES: Still doing their part
Wow! Are you kidding me, Nancy McNeil? I probably should not dignify your letter with a response but unfortunately, you are probably not the only one with these misguided views.
The gut: Asecond brain
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Over the last decade, there have been waves of excitement regarding the "Brain Gut." Scientists have found that the gut is truly a brain in of itself, referred to as the "Enteric Nervous System." It turns out that the notion of "gut instinct" or "gut feelings" have actual merit. However, it goes much deeper than that.
Health care doesn't have to be so expensive
The first thought in most people's mind when a sickness or injury occurs is, "How much is this going to set me back? Can we afford to get this treated?" When you undergo a sickness, pain or injury, the symptoms and pain are enough to worry about. The least of your concerns should be that you won't get the care you need due to the cost.
Food for thought
The phrase "you are what you eat" is truer than you might think. Consider all the processed foods you consume; no matter how tasty and craving satisfying they are, they often lack essential nutrients your body needs. Why would everything in a box or bag have to be vitamin fortified if it were really good for you?
Consumer wine trends
While the economics of the wine industry continue to greatly influence the behaviors of wineries, winemakers, growers and distributors there are also clear trends from the consumers of wines at the retail level. While all of us continue to choose those bottlings that we prefer based on what we like to drink and our own budgets, these trends are interesting as they do influence what we see in the market both at retail stores and restaurants.
Council clears way for residents
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene City Council approved a zone change Tuesday that could lay the groundwork for a residency program facility for doctors.
Walmart cashier busted
Nearly $6,000 cash allegedly pocketed
A 22-year-old now former employee of the Hayden Walmart store allegedly stole nearly $6,000 in cash while working a checkout stand, according to a sheriff's department report.
It's about the wood-fired oven
Fire Artisan Pizza blends rustic, modern theme with excellent food
COEUR d'ALENE - The first place Doug Johnson takes a Tuesday morning visitor to Fire Artisan Pizza is to the wood-fired oven.
Fed is expected to take new action to lift economy
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is running out of options to try to boost a slumping economy and lower unemployment. So policymakers are expected to reach 50 years back into their playbook for their next move.
Lake City rallies past Coeur d'Alene in five games
Schuman leads 5A-IEL leading Timberwolves
COEUR d'ALENE - With their backs against the wall, the Lake City volleyball team showed why they are currently the class of the 5A Inland Empire League.
Meeting goes on without EPA
Concerned citizen group to meet Sept. 28 on Spokane River cleanup rules
It's full steam ahead without the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Way of life melting away
In warmer Greenland, lack of sea ice affects Inuit people
DISKO ISLAND, Greenland - The old hunter was troubled by the foreigners encroaching on his Inuit people's frozen lands.
Post Falls man buys, then returns stolen iPhones to Oregon family
Tennen Brelin was convinced her family had seen the last of their iPhones, after a bag of electronics and personal items was swiped during a vacation trip this August at Silverwood.
Look out below? Maybe
Pieces of six-ton satellite to fall to Earth this week
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA scientists are doing their best to tell us where a plummeting six-ton satellite will fall later this week. It's just that if they're off a little bit, it could mean the difference between hitting Florida or landing on New York. Or, say, Iran or India.
Stateline Speedway results Sept. 21, 2011
Sept. 17
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 21, 2011
Three out of four weren't bad
Three of the four games in the inaugural Idaho Football Classic had everything you'd want in a showcase event.
Tradition reunites friends and fish
Chris Beck and his longtime friend, Steve Judy, have been heading down the St. Joe with Jack Smetana on an annual fall fishing trip for more than a dozen years, including this past weekend. If the name Steve Judy sounds familiar ... in 1998, at age 28, Steve became the youngest mayor ever in Coeur d'Alene. He had no shortage of big issues during his single term, starting with Richard Butler's Aryan Nation applying for a parade permit on Sherman Avenue. Steve and his wife, Michelle live in Meridian now.
The politics of obesity: Part B
The Skinny on Weight Loss
In last weeks' article I cited the following news release: Washington, July 21 (2010) /PRNewswire/ - As the Obama Administration sets its sights on overweight Americans, demanding obesity ratings for all citizens by 2014, the Health and Human Services Department announced this week that under the Stimulus Law, health providers must establish "meaningful use" of electronic health records to qualify for federal subsidies or risk seeing their Medicare and Medicaid payments slashed. The electronic health records must include Americans' body mass index (BMI), height and weight.
'Not in Our Town' event starts tonight
Citizens throughout the United States are participating in a nationwide anti-hate campaign and dialogue this week, sparked by tonight's public television premiere of the one-hour documentary film, "Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness."
Records September 21, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Performance to benefit Sorensen
COEUR d'ALENE - A special Wednesday evening performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" will be held tonight at Lake City Playhouse to benefit Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities in Coeur d'Alene.
Parenting education
Food for Thought
"Wake up sleepy-head," I chuckle, nudging the shoulder of the sleeping 6-year-old resting on the nurse's couch, "Your mom is here." I collect the backpack, sweater and school supplies sent to the office by the first-grader's frustrated teacher and walk the tired little girl to her waiting mom. "What time did she get to bed last night," I ask. Surprised at the 11 p.m. response I invite the parent into my office. Avoiding an unwanted lecture, I ask the mom if I can help? Acknowledging the need for control of her out-of-control life, the mom and I sit down and create the following list we title, "Things I Need to Do to Help My Child Be Successful in School."
Making the grade?
Cd'A advanced learning programs cause concern
COEUR d'ALENE - During a school board workshop-style meeting held Monday, Superintendent Hazel Bauman shared with Coeur d'Alene School District trustees some concerns about the academic performance of students taking International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement courses at Lake City and Coeur d'Alene high schools.
Giving the gift of warmth
Dalton Gardens woman donates quilts
COEUR d'ALENE - To sell them would be sacrilege.
Movers and Shakers September 21, 2011
Clark, Atchley to address
Study: Whooping cough vaccination fades in 3 years
ATLANTA - The whooping cough vaccine given to babies and toddlers loses much of its effectiveness after just three years - a lot faster than doctors believed - and that could help explain a recent series of outbreaks in the U.S. among children who were fully vaccinated, a study suggests.
Youngsters lead M's
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - From left field, Mike Carp looked around and saw fellow rookies at third base, shortstop, second base, and center field for the Seattle Mariners.
Youth sports Sept. 21, 2011
Seahawks edge Redskins in wild Junior Tackle game
JUNIOR TACKLE
LaMarr seeks Hayden post
Kris LaMarr, a commercial truck driver and recent North Idaho transplant, has filed to run for the Hayden City Council.
World/Nation Briefs September 21, 2011
Many in Joplin ignored firsttornado warnings
Seniors address center changes
COEUR d'ALENE - Comments were civil but persistent at a meeting before the Lake City Center board on Tuesday evening, where roughly 70 seniors gathered to share their hopes for limited changes to their senior center.
Give us this decade, our daily bread
Hayden woman receives loaf dated May 17, 1955
Jeanne McDermott just planned on having a piece of toast Tuesday morning. That was all.
DIY butter: Easy, insanely good
Why go to the trouble of making butter at home? After all, that's why they package it all up neat in little sticks for us at the grocery store... So we don't have to.
Time to ditch the diet?
Sweets and other snacks may be the downfall to anyone's plan to lose weight, but new research is contradicting that claim. A recent article in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association detailed a study about weight loss in overweight and obese premenopausal women. In this study, one group of women were placed on a reduced calorie diet and permitted to have a premeasured portion of dark chocolate or licorice daily. The other group was not. At the end of the study, both groups had lost a significant amount of weight.
At college Sept. 21, 2011
Ryan Booth
Real-time tracking ofdiseases improves diagnosis
Healthy Lifestyles
WASHINGTON - The doctor doesn't think your sore throat is bad enough yet to order a strep test - unaware that a dozen people across town were diagnosed with strep throat just last week.
Seahawks get more bad news
Gallery out at least a month with groin injury; Rice still sidelined
RENTON, Wash. - They were Seattle's two biggest splashes in free agency, one counted on to be the steadying presence on an inexperienced offensive line, the other the downfield threat the Seahawks needed in the pass game.
Northwest Notes Sept. 21, 2011
Women's bowling group
Post Falls girls, Cd'A boys sweep in double dual
COEUR d'ALENE - Anatasia de Tar won the 200-yard freestyle and 50 freestyle to lead the Post Falls girls to a sweep of Coeur d'Alene and Lake City High in a double dual at the Kroc Center on Tuesday.
Meehan helps Post Falls notch sweep at Sandpoint
VOLLEYBALL
Amaizing
Wildlife-themed corn maze near Hauser opens Friday; haunted section will debut Oct. 8
POST FALLS - Here's your chance to grant that age-old parental request to get lost.
A blueprint for any business
When the October issue of North Idaho Business Journal is inserted in The Press next Tuesday, readers will receive a blueprint on how small businesses can survive among the sharks. You just need to be an alligator.
Moose on the loose in Cd'A driveway
Wal-Mart cashier busted
A 22-year-old now former employee of the Hayden Wal-Mart store allegedly stole nearly $6,000 in cash while working a checkout stand, according to a sheriff’s department report.
Cigarette cause of Post Falls apartment fire
POST FALLS - A cigarette has been determined as the cause of this morning's blaze that destroyed three units and damaged nine others at the Falls Park Apartments.
Kootenai Health acquiring heart clinics
Kootenai Health has announced plans today to acquire Heart Clinics Northwest. This new relationship will expand cardiac care in the region and enable residents to receive comprehensive cardiac care closer to home.
Legals September 21, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE Loan No.: 0040143141 T.S. No.: 11-01490-5 On October 21, 2011 at 11:00 am, In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur dAlene, ID 83814 in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as Trustee on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows: LOT 7, BLOCK 3, DAWN'S PLACE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 85, 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: 435 N MEGAN ST , POST FALLS, ID, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrance to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by RANDY PEHRSON AND CYNTHIA PEHRSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as original grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as original beneficiary, dated as of June 17, 2004. and recorded on June 23, 2004, as Instrument No 1883911, of the 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 current beneficiary is Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (the "Beneficiary"). The default(s) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note dated June 17, 2004 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $816.22 due from November 1, 2010, together with all subsequent payments; together with late charges due; together with other fees and expenses incurred by the Beneficiary; The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $104,848.95, plus accrued interest at the rate of 6.25000% per annum from October 1, 2010. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing late charges, and interest, unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, and any amounts advanced to protect the security associated with this foreclosure and that the beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated: June 17, 2011 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste 100, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Rozalyn Tudor, Authorized Signature SALElNFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 714-730-2727 ASAP# 4029433 Legal 3577 August 31, 2011 September 7, 14, 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20
Jerold 'Jerry' Lee Miles, 79
Jerry passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene after an extended illness.
Rebecca Ann Whitmore-McCorkle, 60
Rebecca Ann Whitmore-McCorkle passed away in Billings, Mont., on Sept. 13, 2011. Rebecca was born Jan. 21, 1951, in Oakland, Calif., to the loving parents of Jay and Dolly Whitmore.
Cow Pie Bingo fundraiser is Oct. 1
POST FALLS - Classical Christian Academy, a private school, will hold its first Cow Pie Bingo and Family Fun Day fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Country Chapel, 2281 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls.
Carp's 5 RBIs lead Mariners past Indians
Grand slam highlights 9-run third inning
CLEVELAND (AP) - Mike Carp and the Seattle Mariners made the most of their cross-country trip for a makeup game.
'Rink rat' helps fund drive
Sausser donates to help KYRO
COEUR d'ALENE - Don Sausser hasn't always been on the shooter's side of the camera.
'Glee' star a hit as host
Lynch lifts Emmys
Even if your favorite nominee got snubbed, Sunday's Emmycast could have been the most satisfying in memory.
Disinterment rules mulled
Post Falls also considers water conservation billing system
POST FALLS - A Catholic church's plans to build its own cemetery on its property off Chase Road - and the possibility of disinterment of some buried remains for relocation to the site from the city's Evergreen Cemetery - has the city amending its cemetery rules.
Ready to serve
Trojan defender Beggs looks forward to military service
POST FALLS - Tim Beggs loves his country.
Records September 20, 2011
Run, walk, live strong
Race for the Cure Sunday at NIC; still time to register
COEUR d'ALENE - Tiffany Moe is hoping that some day, there will be a cure for cancer.
Bernanke shrugs off plenty of dissent
WASHINGTON - For someone known as a consensus builder, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sure generates - and shrugs off - a lot of dissent.
Prescribed burns scheduled
SMELTERVILLE - The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District plans to conduct prescribed burning during the fall of 2011 on national forest system lands in several areas across the district.
Stewart opens Chase with 1st victory of season
JOLIET, Ill. - Tony Stewart took himself out of title contention before the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
City to address tree removal issue
Cd'A council to meet tonight at 6
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene City Council will appoint an ad hoc committee tonight to determine how the city will resist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers order to remove hundreds of trees along Rosenberry Drive.
'Glue hadn't hardly settled'
Granite park bench destroyed again at G.O. Phippeny Park
COEUR d'ALENE - A granite park bench a G.O. Phippeny Park, donated by the Coeur d'Alene High School class of 1947, was the target of vandals - again.
Apology ... then uproar
Netflix says it's sorry, then splits in two
SAN FRANCISCO - The CEO of Netflix said he was sorry for mishandling a recent price increase that caused customers to cancel the service in droves. But the apology was drowned out by a decision that angered subscribers all over again.
A safe place to start
Fundraiser for agency is set for Oct. 1
COEUR d'ALENE - Pryce Greenfield was 13 when he started visiting Project Safe Place in Coeur d'Alene.
Haystack fire now believed to be an accident
COEUR d'ALENE - A weekend haystack fire first suspected to be arson is now believed to be the result of an accident.
World/Nation Briefs September 20, 2011
Sports Briefs September 20, 2011
From the scene of a plane crash
Eyewitness: Surreal crash at Reno Air Races all too real
RENO, Nev. - It was everyone's worst nightmare when an unlimited-class race airplane dove into the front edge of the grandstand crowd at the Reno Air Races on Stead Field Friday, killing seven people instantly, including the pilot, and sending 54 to the hospital. Of those, three subsequently died increasing the incident fatalities to 10.
Chip shots September 20, 2011
The Front Row with Tim Dahlberg September 20, 2011
Mayweather's win right on the money
LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. won the fight with a questionable - if legal - pair of punches that Victor Ortiz never saw coming. He followed it by berating an 80-year-old announcer in the ring and demanding he be fired.
Webster shines in LC win
Prep soccer
Disabled cuts cost more in long run
Sometimes short-term fixes create bigger long-term problems.
Obama: Tax the rich
GOP claims class warfare
WASHINGTON - Drawing clear battle lines for next year's elections, a combative President Barack Obama on Monday demanded that the richest Americans pay higher taxes to help cut soaring U.S. deficits by more than $3 trillion. He promised to veto any effort by congressional Republicans to cut Medicare benefits for the elderly without raising taxes as well.
North Idaho Briefs September 20, 2011
Aujay announces bid for Coeur d'Alene City Council
COEUR d'ALENE - Derec Aujay wants to freeze city government spending.
Texas Gov. Perry takes N. Idaho straw poll
This just in from the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans:
Legals September 20, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On December 28, 2011, at the hour of 11:00 o'clock AM of said day, at First American Title Co., 1866 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, 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: Unit 303, Prairie View Terrace 2nd Add. Condo's, according to the Plat recorded in Book "K" of Plats at pages 190 through 190G, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Together with an undivided interest in the Common Elements as Established by the Declaration recorded October 28, 2008 as Instrument No. 2183561000, 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 3324 E. Garin Ct. Unit 303, Post Falls, 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 Christie Hulce, a single person, as Grantor(s) with James B. Nutter and Company as the Beneficiary, under the Deed of Trust recorded June 29, 2009, as Instrument No. 2219144000, in the 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 entire sum owing on the obligation as of September 1, 2011 secured by said Deed of Trust is $162,420.81 as principal, together with late fees, service charges, attorney's fees, costs of this foreclosure, any and all funds expended by Beneficiary to protect its security interest, and interest accruing pursuant to the terms of the promissory note, together with delinquent taxes until the date of sale. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated this 25th day of August, 2011. ___________________________ 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 3681 August 30, 2011 September 6, 13, 20, 2011
Monday, September 19
Eunyce Shepherd, 93
Eunyce P. Shepherd, 93, of Post Falls, passed away Sept. 16, 2011. Eunyce was born March 17, 1918, in Haynes, N.D., to Elmer and Mary (Fleming) Bucklin. She grew up in South Dakota on a 160-acre homestead with her parents and three siblings, Aldene Marie, Wayne Curtis and Robert Glen (died at age 6 months).
Warren G. Taylor, 58
Warren G. Taylor, 58, of Coeur d'Alene, died Sept. 13, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene. He was born Dec. 10, 1952, in Alhambra, Calif.
Terry A. Ehrmantraut 'Ernie Trout,' 56
Terry A. Ehrmantraut "Ernie Trout," 56, sailed away on Sept. 16, 2011. Terry was born in Billings, Mont., on Nov. 10, 1954, to Leo and Harriet (Frappier) Ehrmantraut. His family moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1956.
Helping kids ... and filling tummies
Annual chili cook-off benefits Children's Village
Anticipation was tipping somewhere between five-alarm and blistering as the judges prepared for their decision to be announced.
Sports Briefs September 19, 2011
Right when it looked as though Justin Rose might blow a big lead, he chipped in for birdie on the 17th hole to secure a two-shot victory over John Senden Sunday in the BMW Championship in Lemont, Ill., that sends him to East Lake for a shot at $10 million.
Yemeni forces open fire on protesters, 26 killed
SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Yemeni government forces opened fire with anti-aircraft guns and automatic weapons on tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital demanding ouster of their longtime ruler, killing at least 26 and wounding dozens, medical officials and witnesses said.
Rubin seeks Post Falls City Council seat
POST FALLS - Barry Rubin will seek Post Falls City Council Seat No. 5 in the Nov. 8 election.
Man accused in Ponzi scheme seeks leniency
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - An eastern Idaho man who pleaded guilty to felony wire fraud and money laundering as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors is asking a federal judge for leniency.
Rodgers outduels Newton
Packers hold off rookie's Panthers
Aaron Rodgers threw for 308 yards and two scores, while the Green Bay Packers withstood another 400-yard passing day from Carolina rookie Cam Newton to beat the Panthers 30-23 on Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.
Volunteers sought for Public Lands Day
Participants entitled to free pass for public land entry
National Public Lands Day is scheduled Saturday at the Bureau of Land Management's Blue Creek Bay recreation site, eight miles east of Coeur d'Alene.
Texas, Oklahoma set all-time heat records this summer
Weather Gems
As we predicted would be the case in a recent 'Gems' article, the state of Texas endured the hottest June through August in our nation's recorded weather history for the entire country.
Investor indigestion
Even the smart money is flummoxed by this economy
NEW YORK - Small investors, take note: The smart money isn't sure what to make of the economy, either.
Dixon wins in Japan; Power takes points lead
Auto racing roundup
The IndyCar championship race is going down to the wire - again.
Mercier scores 5 straight goals for Cardinal women
NIC soccer
'Modern Family,' 'Mad Men' win big at Emmys
LOS ANGELES - The Emmys keep buying what "Mad Men" is selling. The 1960s Madison Avenue saga won its fourth consecutive best drama series award Sunday, while big-hearted romp "Modern Family" claimed its second best comedy trophy.
Stuck in neutral
Seattle performance 'embarrassing,' QB says
PITTSBURGH - Pete Carroll isn't sure the Seattle Seahawks have actually started the 2011 season yet.
Streets department promotes an environment of safety
Our mission statement for the Coeur d'Alene Street Department reads: "To support the city's mission by providing citizens with safe, unrestricted street surfaces and control devices all year around and providing departments with cost effective vehicle maintenance services."
McEuen tussle
Complaints by retired management consultant against city reviewed
COEUR d'ALENE - Team McEuen delivered everything its contract promised, and allegations asserting otherwise are wrong, the city's parks department said last week.
Plane in Reno crash had 'radical' changes to compete
RENO, Nev. (AP) - The World War II-era plane that plummeted into an air-race crowd like a missile bore little resemblance to its original self. It was rebuilt for speed, if not for stability.
Opinion: Why online classes are needed
By DARREL DEIDE
Hollingsworth pulls out of council race
Jim Hollingsworth's first foray into a city council race is over.
Legals September 19, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: August 23, 2011 File No.: 7479.20385 Sale date and time (local time): December 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 1508 East 1st Avenue 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: John Mortellaro and Janet Mortellaro, husband and wife Original trustee: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association Original beneficiary: U.S. Bank, National Association Recording date: 04/23/2007 Recorder's instrument number: 2095254000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of August 23, 2011: $37,791.69 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: A parcel of land situated in the State of Idaho, County of Kootenai, with a street location address of 1508 E 1st Ave; Post Falls, ID 83854-9520 currently owned by John Mortellaro having a tax identification number of P-7800-001-017-0 and further described as Riverview Park Add, LT 17 BLK 1. 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. 1002.201979-FEI Legal 3714 September 12, 19, 26, 2011 October 3, 2011
Sunday, September 18
GOEDDE: Comes to soldiers' rescue
I would like to publicly thank Sen. John Goedde for his help in getting the first group of North Idaho soldiers home after their 13-month deployment. After completing the demobilization process at Ft. Lewis the soldiers were told they would be transported home the following day. After the third day of inactivity and being told there was a problem with the travel system, even though flights were available every hour, the soldiers started to become very agitated. Several of them offered to pay their own way home; however they were told if they left the base on their own they would be AWOL and prosecuted.
BEAR: Headless letters accepted
I have traveled to most parts of the world and recently returned from Africa where I encountered hippopotami, cape buffalo, hyenas and a multitude of other forms of wildlife I would prefer facing than a grizzly bear.
GOD: Prayer is the answer
America: One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
KVNI: Sold out and turned off
I can't believe that our radio station, KVNI, has sold out to ESPN! I have lived in this area for more than 35 years and always enjoyed the music that they played, especially the "Oldies." I turn the radio on to listen and sing along while I do chores and other tasks during the day and at night. Now there is a constant chatter, which is not something that a person can listen to and really relate to while doing other tasks.
JOBS: Your job is to help, Raul
Congressman Labrador: In response to your newsletter on "The American Jobs Solution," you fail to inform that it is your job to make the laws, pass the laws and solve the people's problems. (We learned this in government in high school.) The president can only sign the laws passed by the Senate and Congress, use veto power if available, or write an Executive Order.
TREES: Root of dike stability
Recently there has been a growing issue over the ponderosa trees on the dike road by the waterfront. As I understand it, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wish to have those trees removed, claiming "the vegetation destabilizes them." Interesting enough is an article by Dave Oliveria of the Spokesman-Review that completely refutes that claim.
PLOWING: Foot the bill, Mr. H
I was just sitting here thinking about the article in this morning's paper (Sept. 13) "Night snow plowing on ice." Last year it cost the ITD $229,000 for group costs. Only $166,000 was allocated for this year. Most of the concentration of the money will go to the I-90 corridor, Coeur d'Alene and Hayden areas.
Curtis, Brown win at Farragut
Milestone Announcements September 18, 20112
Jim Ballou: Writer, survivalist
IN PERSON
The question Jim Ballou pitched to his dad, Gene, was this: Could this world ever revert to the Stone Age?
States struggle for financing to meet road needs
Money, political will for solution isn't there
LAS VEGAS - The Hoover Dam, one of the world's great engineering feats, is marred by roads with traffic so jammed along the Nevada-Arizona border that it tells a different story about the political will to maintain 21st century infrastructure.
River cleanup riles residents
EPA opts out of local meeting to discuss issue
POST FALLS - Citizens have noticed what cleaning up the Spokane River - as the feds want - could mean to their sewer bills and growth.
Cougars fade late, suffer first loss of season
SAN DIEGO (AP) - San Diego State took another important step in trying to change its football identity.
Daunting space task - send astronauts to asteroid
NASA sets goal of 15 years or less
HOUSTON- With the space shuttle now history, NASA's next great mission is so audacious, the agency's best minds are wrestling with how to pull it off: Send astronauts to an asteroid in less than 15 years.
Cards conclude CSI tourney with two wins
TWIN FALLS - The North Idaho College volleyball team, ranked 20th in the NJCAA, knocked off 12th-ranked Barton (Kansas) 23-25, 25-14, 25-12, 25-18 in its first match on Day 2 of the Starr Corporation Invitational.
Grizzly victim protected partner
A 39-year-old hunter killed by a wounded grizzly bear yelled out to draw the 400-pound male bear toward him in an effort to keep it from attacking his young hunting partner, the man's family said.
Still focusing on Camelot
8.4 million people watch ABC's Kennedy tapes special
NEW YORK - Fifty years on, Camelot has little apparent fascination for young people.
Death toll from Reno crash at 9
Probe focuses on wayward part
RENO, Nev. - The death toll rose to nine Saturday in an air race crash in Reno as investigators determined that several spectators were killed on impact as the 1940s-model plane appeared to lose a piece of its tail before slamming like a missile into a crowded tarmac.
'I follow my dog'
Guide dogs deal with more distractions than ever
LOS ANGELES - Guide dogs and their handlers have always undergone intense training on dealing with distractions from squirrels to skateboarders. But today's guide dogs have a whole new generation of things to worry about: quiet cars, button-activated walk signals, stroller traffic on handicapped curb-cuts, and a greater likelihood of interacting with other dogs.
Search for Susan Powell continues
Police end inspection of Utah desert 'grave'
DELTA, Utah - Authorities planned to resume searching the rugged Utah desert today as part of a nearly two-year investigation into a missing mother after three days of digging in what had been described as a shallow grave turned up no remains.
A gardener's work is never done!
My Garden Path
This sure has been a crazy summer, hasn't it? Usually we get ONE 90 degree day in all of September. I've lost count how many we've had this month, but its been a lot more than that. Our weather has been a month to six weeks behind since spring, so does this mean we won't have a killing frost until late November? If only.
Iran: Court to commute sentences for 2 Americans
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's foreign minister said Saturday that the courts are willing in "the near future" to commute the prison sentences for two Americans convicted of spying. The Americans' lawyer, meanwhile, was in court trying to arrange a $1 million bail-for-freedom deal.
Libyan fighters inch forward in Gadhafi hometown
SIRTE, Libya - Revolutionary fighters struggled to make gains in an assault into Gadhafi's hometown Saturday with bloody street-by-street battles against loyalist forces fiercely defending the most symbolic of the shattered regime's remaining strongholds.
Lake City falls in thriller to Rio Linda
T-Wolves go for victory with 1:06 left, come up short
MOSCOW - So close, but so far away.
Montana drops Eastern to 0-3
Jordan Johnson did a lot with his feet Saturday. But it was one of the few plays the Montana quarterback made with his arm that propelled the Grizzlies to a 17-14 win over Eastern Washington at Missoula, Mont.
Center of attention
Locals combine talents to create HubWorks
Three Lake City High School graduates have combined their cleverness into a business that employs 16 people and occupies the entire third floor of the McEuen Terrace building at Front Avenue and Seventh Street.
Obama signs major patent law change
'Milestone' may spur innovation, create jobs
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a major overhaul of the nation's patent system to ease the way for inventors to bring their products to market. "We can't afford to drag our feet any longer," he said.
What would Buffett do?
In light of the current uncertainty in the real estate market, if you were thinking of Jimmy Buffett, your answer may be, "Blend another Margarita." If, on the other hand, you were thinking Warren Buffett, your answer would likely be, "Only buy something that you'd be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for 10 years."
Duo's night out is on dead friend's ATM card
2 accused of grim, real-life 'Weekend at Bernie's'
DENVER - Two men are accused of driving around Denver with a dead friend, running up a bar tab on his account and using his ATM card at a strip club in what appeared to be a disturbing reflection of the movie "Weekend at Bernie's."
Mormons spruce up Plummer
They came to find garbage.
Size matters
UBS trader ordered held over fraud allegation
LONDON - The young trader who rocked Swiss banking titan UBS by allegedly gambling away $2 billion was charged Friday with fraud and false accounting dating back to 2008, as his bank came under a storm of criticism for failing to catch the massive loss.
Healthy idea
Building would house residency program for doctors
COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai Health, partnering with Parkwood Business Properties, is requesting a zone change on six acres of land south of the hospital that could one day house a residency program facility for doctors.
Tubbs Hill gets some love
Annual Fall Clean Up crew spiffs up popular hiking spot
If you love something, you nurture it.
Carnegie Mellon to open branch campus in Rwanda
PITTSBURGH - Carnegie Mellon University and Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced plans Friday to open a branch campus in his country, making it the first American university to do so in central Africa.
The death of teen suicide
When it comes to our children, suicide is everyone's problem.
GOP candidates revive private Social Security idea
WASHINGTON - Most of the top Republicans running for president are embracing plans to partially privatize Social Security, reviving a contentious issue that fizzled under President George W. Bush after Democrats relentlessly attacked it.
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
ABCs of leadership
As children, we played "follow the leader" for hours on end. The crazier the route and antics, the more we liked it. Being the leader was the best part.
EU toughens budget rules but stalls on Greece
European nations aim to boostconfidence
WROCLAW, Poland - The European Union's 27 countries overcame a year of infighting to agree Friday to tougher budget rules that make it easier to punish overspending governments, but failed to produce any new measures that might contain the debt market turmoil threatening it.
Obama: Pass jobs bill without 'division or delay'
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is keeping up his appeal for public support of his $447 billion proposal to boost jobs and consumer spending by urging Americans to press Congress to pass the legislation. "No more division or delay," he said.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE Sept. 18, 2011
OK for red to be the new blue
One of Gene Bleymaier's most memorable moves in his 29-year tenure as athletic director at Boise State was his decision in 1986 to replace the green AstroTurf at Bronco Stadium with blue turf.
Court orders tossing of 'Bruno' lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A lawsuit accusing Sacha Baron Cohen of causing injuries to a woman during the filming of "Bruno" should be dismissed because the comedian was exercising his right to free speech when the mishap occurred, an appeals court has ruled.
Sheen quiets down some after manic spring
NEW YORK (AP) - Charlie Sheen says his life's a lot calmer now.
Stopping suicide
Awareness increasing because of high suicide rate in Kootenai County
COEUR d'ALENE - The person most likely to prevent you from dying by suicide is someone you know.
Classic beatdown
Chalich sparks Vikings to big halftime lead, rout of California school
MOSCOW — They proved they were the class of the 5A level last year with a state championship.
Delayed MLK dedication could draw smaller crowd
WASHINGTON - Organizers are preparing for a smaller crowd at the rescheduled dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial than what was expected on the event's original date.
Saturday, September 17
Housing danger
Slump a 2012 liability for Obama
Records September 17, 2011
Local jobless rate drops
Kootenai County's rate at 11.6 percent
Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped from 11.8 percent in July to 11.6 percent in August, according to a report released on Friday by the Idaho Department of Labor.
Moore tosses five TD passes
Volunteers split, deliver wood for ElderHelp of North Idaho
Not just science fiction: Planet orbits two suns
U.S. violent crime drops 12 percent in 2010
Amid drought, rare minnows rescued
Trying to improve its hand
Meeting to address seniors' concerns about 'Lake City Center'
The expository word might be dropped to the second line, but the mission is unchanged.
Three dead, 56 injured in Reno air show crash
Hansel's late TD lifts Lakeland past Timberlake
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 17, 2011
Earning their stripes each time out
They're often called boneheads, idiots and if you ask a sports fan, they probably need to have their eyes examined.
Northwest Notes Sept. 18, 2011
WSU looks to end road woes
The Washington State Cougars are 2-0 for the first time since 2005, but their first real test comes today when the Cougars (2-0) travel to face an undefeated San Diego State (2-0) squad.
Sewage plant has 'reuse' water spill
An estimated 100,000 gallons of what's called "reuse" water was spilled underground after a fitting connecting two pipes broke, the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board said.
Deadly grizzly encounters are extremely rare in Panhandle
Bruning seeks re-election to council
Local Briefs September 17, 2011
'Jacks drop heartbreaker
Area residents rattled by bear attack
No. 13 NIC women triumph
Vandalism spree in central Cd'A
Multiple vehicles hit with broken windows, mirrors
Trojans bounce back
Johnson leads way; Colbert returns
Grizzly kills hunter
Wounded bear mauls man near Idaho-Montana border
BONNERS FERRY - A hunter from Nevada was killed Friday morning after being attacked by a grizzly bear wounded by another hunter on the Idaho-Montana border, authorities in Montana said.
Movers and Shakers September 17, 2011
Sports updates on Facebook
Check our Facebook page for final scores and periodic updates of how your favorite local teams are doing.
Friday, September 16
Partisan politics plays role in real world
Guest Opinion
FARRAGUT: Here's to Martin Apelman
I wanted to reply to the woman who wrote the item on "Farragut ode to its reunion," by Terri Doughty. I thought she might like to know that Martin Apelman was stationed at Farragut in the 1940s. Perhaps her husband might have known him.
COUNTY: Raises defy all reason
It amazes me to watch what happens when good conservative people become government leaders. I'll bet not one of the commissioners would lay off a worker in their business and decide to take the money saved and just spread it around, but they will take taxpayer money and spread it around like it doesn't matter.
Arlene Stephenson, 80
Arlene Stephenson, 80, of Rathdrum, passed away in her home on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011.
Dick Molen, 78
Richard Eugene Molen, 78, of Post Falls, died Sept. 8, 2011, at the Spokane Veterans Home. He and his wife of 35 years, Janice Molen, both from California, lived in North Idaho for the past 12 years.
BEARS: Headless in Sleepy Hollow
The Sept. 7 letter by Diane Maass (Bear: Killing just isn't right) certainly hit a responsive note for me. Ms. Maass of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., wrote at length about the bear shooting episode in Boundary County.
KHS: Advocates way off base
I read with interest and quite a laugh at the "My Turn" by Shellie Miller and Maureen Wright, "KHS: An advocate for the animals." There are so many inflated points I could not begin to point them all out to you two.
WOLVES: They were here first
Wolves are in the scope of hunters just two years after being removed from the Endangered Species List. The delisting of wolves has been premature on the part of the federal government and now their lives are in the hands of the Fish and Game Department. The Fish and Game Department is now responsible for the management and conservation of these animals and instead of developing a sound management plan they have opened up a hunting season in order to reduce the wolf population.
9/11: Fuel for new patriotism
I remember exactly what I was doing when the planes hit the towers, just as many of us probably do. It was the first time for me I actually felt "injured" as an American. I was 23 years old. Since then I have had more patriotism than was ever instilled in me as a child.
JOBS: Take the lead anytime now
Dear Mr. Labrador:
Charles Humphrey, 92
Charles B. "Chuck" Humphrey passed away at home on Sept. 13, 2011, with his loving family by his side. Chuck was born on Aug. 9, 1919, in Coeur d'Alene. The youngest of three sons, he graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1938. He excelled in track, football and basketball and held several records into the 1950s and 1960s. He attended the University of Idaho for two years before entering the U.S. Navy immediately following Pearl Harbor. Chuck entered the Navy in 1942 and received flight training at Corpus Christi, Texas, and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was assigned to anti-submarine patrol in the Atlantic Ocean and was in the battle group that captured the U-505. He was on carriers in the Atlantic until December 1944 when he was transferred to the Pacific Ocean for the last 10 months of the war.
McEUEN: New isn't better at all
To the woman who bashed on Rita and Julie in the Friday paper concerning McEuen Park: How dare you say that they don't care about the public. I feel they care more than you do whoever you are lady. They want to keep Coeur d'Alene more original because of people like you who want to change this "hometown" feel of Coeur d'Alene, who cares if you have been here since 1985, whoopy!
GRIZZLY: Mind your own business
Re: "Bear: Killing just isn't right" from Diane Maass, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Sept. 7:
KROC: Lawsuit brings out worst
I think the lawsuit filed against the Kroc Center is a Kroc (Sept. 2). If an accident occurred, seems to me that both parties were "not paying attention to their surroundings or those around them" and therefore both are guilty of "negligence."
OBAMA: Welcome to Barack's casino
Barack is determined to roll the dice thrice to create jobs in the USA. Now if you've thrown the little gambling cubes twice and produced nada, why would you ask someone who works hard to help you fund your next tumble of the dice? As Margaret Thatcher said, "Some day you will run out of other people's money."
LOUD: Please, turn it down
On Friday Aug. 26, a "Rock Hard at the Park" was held at the Greyhound Park and Event Center in Post Falls. It started at 3:10 p.m. and continued until 10 p.m. However, starting Thursday night until 10 p.m., then again Friday morning at 8, they were practicing and doing sound checks.
Miranda Mae Hoekstra, 5
Miranda Mae Hoekstra was born in Coeur d'Alene on May 30, 2006. She was granted her angel wings on Sept. 4, 2011, in Oceanside, Calif., at the age of 5, when the Lord called her home for another assignment.
No defense for this outrageous spending
Seeing the front page of The Press (Sept. 9 issue) raised a sore point I've had for years, when one of my children, a U.S. Marine, was stationed in Okinawa. I was told that the Marine Corps hired local Okinawans for their security. I mean, U.S. Marines can't even guard their own base?
Notices Sept. 16, 2011
MOLEN, Richard "Dick" Eugene, 78, of Post Falls, died Sept. 8, 2011, at the Spokane Veterans Home. Born Oct. 2, 1932, in Santa Barbara, Calif. At his request no service is scheduled.
Students 1, teachers 0
Ever wonder what happens in a middle school classroom 20 minutes after the bell rings and no adult shows up?
Bicycle donations keep coming
COEUR d'ALENE - The community's generosity keeps on rolling.
Threads for kids
COEUR d'ALENE - The goal is clothes well before winter.
Entertainment Briefs for September 16, 2011
Thompson film at library Saturday
Coeur d'Alene posts first league victory since 2008
LEWISTON - Anyssa Matheson had 11 kills and 12 digs to help lead the Coeur d'Alene Vikings past the Lewiston Bengals 25-22, 14-25, 21-25, 25-14, 16-14 in a 5A Inland Empire League volleyball match, ending a 15-match losing streak in the league at Booth Hall on Tuesday.
'Fiddler' takes stage tonight
Musical opens at Lake City Playhouse
When Abbey Crawford was 10, she watched the three-hour movie of "Fiddler on the Roof" with her mom.
Writers Corner for September 16, 2011
THE PORCH
Sugar, spice, laughs
Relish show attendees get taste of cooking and comedy
POST FALLS - Rich Kalbrener relished the moment.
Entertainment Calendar for September 16, 2011
Schedule of events for Sept. 16-24
Fiddler on the Roof: Lake City Playhouse, 7:30
The Front Row with JIM LITKE Sept. 16, 2011
Brewers better solve this riddle soon
Here's a riddle that fans of a stumbling lakefront baseball team not named the Cubs should commit to memory, just in case of a collapse:
Debt panel may begin tax code overhaul
WASHINGTON - House Speaker John Boehner urged Congress' deficit "supercommittee" on Thursday to lay the groundwork for a broad overhaul of the U.S. tax code, rejecting Democrats' talk of tax increases but leaving open the possibility the government's take could rise as a result.
No. 4 Boise State wary of trip to Toledo tonight
TOLEDO, Ohio - Boise State is well aware of how close Toledo came to knocking off Ohio State last week, just about eliminating any chance that the No. 4 Broncos will be looking past the Rockets tonight (5 p.m., ESPN).
Briefs Sept. 16, 2011
Water saving presentation is planned today
Closing the book
My wife and I produced a collective sigh recently, as our last trip to Borders Books on Highway 95 would really be our last trip.
Cd'A, Lake City face Calif. teams
Idaho Football Classic set for Saturday at Kibbie Dome
Coeur d'Alene High has a couple of players who could be playing college football next fall in quarterback Chad Chalich and wide receiver/defensive end Deon Watson.
Foreclosures high in Idaho
State ranks fifth in U.S. as distressed properties pile up
The foreclosure pipeline is a long way from drying up.
Post Falls girls start strong, blank Sandpoint
POST FALLS - Kelcie Hedge and Kilie Ellison scored first half goals as the Post Falls Trojans defeated the Sandpoint Bulldogs 3-0 in a nonleague girls soccer match Thursday.
Doubts - and answers
Artist Stephen Shortridge’s book on faith, God, says uncertainty is part of life
COEUR d'ALENE - Stephen Shortridge has no doubts about God.
Floating a plan for river
Proposal lists improvements for North Fork recreation area
The funding could be daunting, and the work would require cooperation from all.
Proposal sinks like a stone
Bonner County plan commission rejects proposal for gravel pit near county line
SANDPOINT - The Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission rejected a proposal Tuesday to develop a gravel mine near the Kootenai County line.
And now there's only two
Hill, Trufant remain from Seahawks' Super Bowl team
RENTON, Wash. - Leroy Hill looks back on his rookie season six years ago with the Seattle Seahawks and knows it couldn't have gone more perfect: starting as a rookie on a dominant team that concluded its season with the only Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Sneak preview West Nile virus sample found
MOSES LAKE - Mosquitoes sampled in Grant County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grant County Health District reported Monday.
'Contagion' takes clinical approach to drama
Ticket Stubs
Star-powered disaster movies used to be fun - think "The Towering Inferno" or "The Poseidon Adventure." The situations were spectacular (a massive fire or an upside-down cruise ship), making it easier to disconnect from reality and not think too hard about the tragic repercussions.
Northwest Notes Sept. 16, 2011
Ex-Viking, Vandal Grove
Hunter Killed fby Grizzly
Hunter Killed by Grizzly
Local jobless rate drops
Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped from 11.8 percent in July to 11.6 percent in August, according to a report released this morning by the Idaho Department of Labor.
Legals September 16, 2011
Loan No. xxxxxx3055 T.S. No. 1327947-09 Parcel No. 0-6200-007-009-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On December 13, 2011, at the hour of 11:00am, of said day, at In the lobby of pioneer title company of kootenai county,, 100 Wallace Ave, 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 9, block 7, first addition to pineview estates, koontenai county, state of idaho, according to the plat recorded in book "d" of plats, page 188 Commonly known as 11877 North Kelly Rae Drive Hayden Id 83835. 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 Victor A Leon, A Married Man as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Company, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("mers") As Nominee For Homecomings Financial, Llc (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.), Its Successors and Assigns as Beneficiary, recorded February 06, 2008, as Instrument No. 2143572000, 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 february 1, 2010 of principal and interest and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said deed of trust. The estimated balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $291,026.91, 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: August 09, 2011 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company. R-389053 Legal 3537 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011
Thursday, September 15
Charles E. 'Charlie' Epler Sr.
1931 - 2011
Escapee recaptured in Benewah County
ST. MARIES - The Benewah County Sheriff's Office reports a Department of Correction inmate who escaped from the county jail early Tuesday morning is back in custody, less than 24 hours after his escape.
T-Wolves turn up heat on Viks
COEUR d'ALENE - The rivalry between Lake City High and neighboring Coeur d'Alene doesn't need much help in maintaining its heat.
NIC targets financial aid fraud
COEUR d'ALENE - To help stem the growing tide of students who register for classes at North Idaho College, and then fail to attend those classes, the college instituted a new set of registration and attendance procedures at the start of the fall semester.
Records Sept. 15, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Graffiti mars Sept. 11 mural near downtown
COEUR d'ALENE - All Jim Hail can do is shake his head.
World / Nation briefs September 15, 2011
Police: Human remains found in search for mom
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 15, 2011
Week 3
BLM, IDFG present 'Remarkable Raptors!'
While songbirds may steal the show in spring with their musical messages and their showy colorful feathers, raptors are a resourceful and inspiring group of birds that can be seen year round in North Idaho.
A new conflict over Strahorn Road
Responding to a resident complaint, the Kootenai County prosecutor has advised that two members of the Hayden Lake City Council face potential conflicts of interest.
Cardinal women improve to 5-0
LA GRANDE, Ore. - Aubree Mercier and Anna Valentine had one goal and an assist apiece as the North Idaho College Cardinals defeated the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers of the NAIA 4-0 in a nonconference women's college soccer match Wednesday.
Cautious consumers pull back on spending
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumers grew more cautious last month amid wild stock market swings, zero job growth and heightened concerns that the economy has weakened.
New fossil a 'game-changer' in evolution
WASHINGTON - Two million-year-old bones belonging to a creature with both apelike and human traits provide the clearest evidence of evolution's first major step toward modern humans - findings some are calling a potential game-changer.
County spikes LIDs
Taxing issue likely headed for courtroom
Ending a year-long deadlock between a local highway district and its residents, the Kootenai County commissioners voted Wednesday to reject half a million dollars worth of funding mechanisms the district had approved against rampant public protest.
Readin', writin' pathetic
SAT reading scores fall to worst on record
SAT reading scores for the high school class of 2011 were the lowest on record, and combined reading and math scores fell to their lowest point since 1995.
Outdoors briefs for September 15, 2011
ATV family fun ride Saturday
Local Briefs September 15, 2011
Woman: Dog may have been stolen
Briefs Sept. 15, 2011
Chili cookoff to help Children's Village is Sunday
On target
Free hunting video classes offered for youth
POST FALLS - Youth can get a head start on hunting scenarios before even heading out this fall.
Bear shooting won't die
Idaho congressmen offer to 'clarify' Endangered Species Act
COEUR d'ALENE - Three members of Idaho's congressional delegation together introduced legislation seeking to clarify existing law that describes the right of individuals to shoot grizzly bears in self-defense.
This visitor isn't wanted
Hecla project uses insects to control invasive plant species
MULLAN - The Lucky Friday unit of Hecla Mining Company is beginning a new method of pest control for much of its land.
A world apart
PATROL BASE FULOD, Afghanistan - "Baby, I walked on a path today. Everything was clear. Nothing happened."
NASA rocket will pack extra punch
Extra cost of launch system may ground plans in Congress
WASHINGTON - To soar far away from Earth and even on to Mars, NASA has dreamed up the world's most powerful rocket, a behemoth that borrows from the workhorse liquid-fuel rockets that sent Apollo missions into space four decades ago.
Notices Sept. 15, 2011
HUMPHREY, Charles B. "Chuck," 92, of Boise, died Sept. 13, 2011, at home. Born Aug. 9, 1919, in Coeur d'Alene. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at the Community of Christ Church. Donations can be made to Heart and Home Hospice and Palliative Care LLC, at 3557 East Overland Road, Meridian, ID 83642.
Thoreson seeks re-election in Post Falls
POST FALLS - Kerri Thoreson will seek re-election to the Post Falls City Council on Nov. 8.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE Sept. 15, 2011
Things looking up for Lakeland boys soccer
In the past, Lakeland High boys soccer coach Nick Haynes said he has had years when he had to instruct even the most basic soccer skills to his players.
Hawks' Opland, Grytness net hat tricks in rout of Lewiston
BOYS SOCCER
Fish moving on up with cooler water
Fish Tips
With the weather expected to cool off - and the water temperature dropping as a result - kokanee fishing on Lake Coeur d'Alene should be getting even better, said Steve Holweg of Cabela's.
Sweet music
Grant allows Post Falls school to offer guitar lessons
POST FALLS - It was music to Sarah Windisch's ears.
Why we have non-partisan elections
An alert reader has pointed out to us that it is not just the will of the people who deemed city elections must be nonpartisan. Our esteemed legislators decreed it. - Mike Patrick
Some words are two-faced
To sanction something is to condone it, so how can an authority levy sanctions against someone?
Press asked to apologize for opinion
I received the following email from a reader just a little bit ago. It's the kind of email newspaper editors receive on a regular basis and, in this case, provides an opportunity not just for debate, but for some defining.
Poll: Yes, you want a say on Nov. 8
Would you take 71 percent turnout in the Nov. 8 local elections?
Rate President Obama on the economy.
Legals September 15, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 02-FMB-106787 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, PIONEER TITLE OF ADA COUNTY DBA PIONEER LENDER TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC, the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on December 9, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 AM, of said day, FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE KOOTENAI COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 324 WEST GARDEN AVENUE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID, 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 and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of KOOTENAI, State of Idaho, to-wit: LOT 49, HAYDEN LAKE PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS AT PAGE 95, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced Property but, for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 of Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of XXXX NORTH SHENANDOAH DRIVE , HAYDEN LAKE, ID 83835, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by JEFFREY R. CARMAN AND JACQUELYN D. CARMAN, as Grantor, to LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CO., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, dated 8/16/2006, recorded 8/18/2006, under Instrument No. 2050478000, Mortgage records of KOOTENAI County, IDAHO, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee of IndyMac Residential Mortgage-Backed Trust, Series 2006-L3, Residential Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-L3. 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 is sale is made is the failure to pay when due under the Deed of Trust Note dated 8/16/2006, THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 11/1/2010 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Amount due as of August 10, 2011 Delinquent Payments from November 01, 2010 5 payments at $ 1,061.04 each $ 5,305.20 5 payments at $ 1,030.73 each $ 5,153.65 (11-01-10 through 08-10-11) Late Charges: $ 477.45 Beneficiary Advances: $ 22.00 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 10,958.30 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 principal balance is $291,028.21, together with interest thereon at 4.375% per annum from 10/1/2010 to 4/1/2011, 4.250% per annum from 4/1/2011, until paid. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 8/10/2011. PIONEER TITLE OF ADA COUNTY DBA PIONEER LENDER TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC Trustee By: Kara Lansberry, Assistant Trustee Officer c/o REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: http://www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 4068612 Legal 3556 August 25, 2011 September 1, 8, 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14
FEDS: Here'sone way to fix everything
Recently while discussing our country's political situation, my wife came up with the long-sought answer to our nation's financial and political problems. Listen to this.
SHOOTING: A flawed investigation
I hope results from the upcoming civil trial concerning officer Brian Hirzel, who shot and killed Pastor Wayne Creach, will not allow him to shoot anything but a slingshot or a gun with rubber bullets.
BENCH: Who destroyed it?
The 1947 Coeur d'Alene High School Class donated a beautiful stone park bench to the city for Phippeny Park around 1999. A few years later the back for the bench was removed and broken in two. At the time the destruction was attributed to malicious vandalism.
TAXES: Who got a break?
Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away the government decided to impose an income tax. Now the country's population was divided into two groups: the A's (who were poor making a $1,000 per pay period) and the B's (who were rich making $10,000 in the same period). The government calculated that it needed to collect $1,100 from each pair of A and B. Their first thought was to have a uniform tax of 10 percent whereby each A would pay $100 and each B $1,000. Some officials, however, saw an opportunity to gain favor (and votes) from the A's by deciding on a progressive tax of 8 percent for the A's and 10.2 percent for the B's. Thus each A was taxed $80 and each B $1,020 again yielding $1,100 from each pair.
UNITED: Charity starts at home
I had the privilege of attending the Kootenai County United Way's "Live United" campaign celebration and grant award. What a wonderful way to become more familiar with the truly amazing nonprofits in our community and the extraordinary number of giving and caring people who, through their volunteer efforts and monetary support, provide these community organizations with the resources that allow them to do their very necessary work.
JOBS: Reasons to be skeptical
President Obama said 17 times in his speech that we must pass it now and everything in the bill will be paid for.
KROC: No party at this pool
Wait - did I really read an article where some woman ran into a fellow playing pool and fell and now she cannot provide her husband with sex so they are both suing everybody they can think of? What is the world coming to? I think I smell a couple of rats and a skunk who is representing them. Sounds like dirty pool to me!
Cd'A: No more of the same
Please DO NOT elect George Sayler to the Coeur d'Alene City Council. I personally have nothing against Mr. Sayler. What I am against is that "his platform supports many of the major decisions the current council has made" (Coeur d'Alene Press Sept. 2, 2011). Continuing the same platform is NOT in line with the desires of the majority of city residents.
LIDS: County election test
Today at 10 a.m., the Kootenai County commissioners will be deciding if the East Side Highway District's (ESHD) three proposed Local Improvement Districts (LID) followed the procedures spelled out by state statute. You know, the LIDs that highway commissioners paid for last year with Burma Road dedicated improvement funds that were to be replaced with "easy" LID money.
JOBS: Labrador flunks history
I recently received a letter from our Representative, Raul Labrador, regarding President Obama's second "jobs" bill. Labrador wrote: "The fact of the matter is the President does not know how to create jobs. If he did, he would not have waited for three years before starting the process."
Business owner balks at increase
County impact fees produce $14,000 in permit costs
COEUR d'ALENE - When Robert Thomas first approached Kootenai County about expanding his mini storage facility, everything looked cut and dry.
Notices Sept. 14, 2011
PODESTA, John William Jr., 82, of Coeur d'Alene, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene. Born March 18, 1929, in Clayton, Mich. Private services and cremation have taken place. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. His online memorial and guest book are at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.
Burglary spree strikes Rathdrum
Rathdrum police are investigating a string of weekend vehicle and residential burglaries.
Ex-Vandal Williams signs with 'Hawks
49ers ink ex-Boise State running back Johnson to practice squad
The Seattle Seahawks signed running back/fullback Eddie Williams - a former standout receiver for Idaho - off the Cleveland Browns practice squad and released tight end Dominique Byrd to clear a roster spot.
Beware the great divider
Partisanship is poisonous enough already, ripping America to pieces. Why would anybody want to pollute the political air even more?
Armrest wars: Flights are fuller than ever
NEW YORK - Don't expect much elbow room on flights this fall.
No raises for elected officials
The Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday not to raise elected officials' salaries for the next fiscal year.
Beaten, bruised but defiant
Post Falls man recounts home invasion incident
POST FALLS - Ted Guindon believed his time was short.
Taking apples beyond pies, sauces
With the onset of apple season, it's time to start thinking about ways to use up all those bushels you bring home from your picking adventures.
Fully loaded, Trojans sweep Viks
Jibby helps Post Falls win first league match after dropping two last week
POST FALLS - With a full complement of starters back in the lineup, Post Falls is making up for a slow start that found the Trojans down 0-2 in the 5A Inland Empire League volleyball standings.
SpongeBob in hot water from study of 4-year-olds
Research suggests watching just nine minutes of the cartoon program can cause short-term attention, learning problems
CHICAGO - The cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants is in hot water from a study suggesting that watching just nine minutes of that program can cause short-term attention and learning problems in 4-year-olds.
Post Falls to debut new program
Single-stream bins should increase recycling rate
POST FALLS - Dark blue is the new green in Post Falls.
The politics of obesity: Part A
The Skinny on Weight Loss
Washington, July 21 (2010)/PRNewswire/ - As the Obama Administration sets its sights on overweight Americans, demanding obesity ratings for all citizens by 2014, the Health and Human Services Department announced this week that under the Stimulus Law, health providers must establish "meaningful use" of electronic health records to qualify for federal subsidies or risk seeing their Medicare and Medicaid payments slashed. The electronic health records must include Americans' body mass index (BMI), height and weight.
Easton 'forever' group forms
Nonprofit opposes sale of Boy Scout camp, would fund improvements
Opponents of the sale of an 82-year-old Boy Scouts camp have stepped up their game.
What is poor word discrimination?
Ask your audiologist…
My wife has been having trouble hearing for a number of years. She just purchased new hearing aids and she is still saying, "Huh? and what?" I went with her to the audiologist and we were told that she has poor word discrimination. Can you please explain what that means.
Northwest Notes Sept. 14, 2011
Lake City fundraiser
Boise State football gets three years' probation
Broncos lose three football scholarships each of next three years; women's tennis gets one-year postseason ban
BOISE - The NCAA placed Boise State on probation for three years and imposed other sanctions Tuesday for major violations by the football program and other sports.
The WinEconomy, new brands
Despite the not so good vintage of 2010 and the upcoming low yielding vintage of 2011 we still have yet to see any pricing power for wineries. There remains enough wine on the market from previous years that wineries raise prices at their peril. Having said that we are not seeing anywhere near the level of markdowns and close outs we saw in the last couple of years.
Hollingsworth vows less government, more listening
COEUR d'ALENE - Three-time Republican representative candidate and building contractor Jim Hollingsworth is running for Coeur d'Alene City Council.
St. Maries rallies, sweeps Priest River
ST. MARIES - The host Lumberjacks rallied in the first two games, then finished off the sweep of the Spartans 25-22, 25-23, 25-14 in Intermountain League play Tuesday.
Cd'A teens help police recover NFL star's bike
COEUR d'ALENE -Former NFL QB great Drew Bledsoe's stolen mountain bike was intercepted by a couple heads-up and honest Coeur d'Alene teenagers, police said. It will be returned undamaged.
The wild life
Food for Thought
This has been a wild year. The wildness started this spring with an unexplained tapping on my office window. The taps come at irregular and unpredictable times and stop as I investigate the cause. While working one early spring morning the tapping presented itself in the form of a robin. Perched in the maple tree outside my window, the young bird flies straight into the window, flutters his wings and flees back to the maple branch once perched. He repeats this dance numerous times, amorous of the beautiful bird reflected in the window or battling the challenger who looks exactly like the aggressor? I'll never know which. The next few weeks when tapping is heard, my wife and I look at each other and simultaneously announce, "Robin." Mystery solved.
Firefighters add twist to ribbon tradition
The dedication of the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue training tower in Post Falls on 9-11 was respectful of the somber occasion and there was no small amount of irony that crews were called out shortly before the ceremony began and just after a group photograph was taken in front of the fire trucks.
Post Falls rides quick start to victory at St. George's
SPOKANE - Post Falls scored three goals in the first 21 minutes and went on to defeat St. George's 5-2 in a nonleague boys soccer match Tuesday.
Battle in Seattle tickets on sale Saturday
SEATTLE - Tickets for this year's Battle in Seattle, featuring the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Arizona Wildcats will go on sale this Saturday.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 14, 2011
Quite a start to the season
Anytime you get a team playing in front of its home fans, there's a good chance you can expect the unexpected most of the time.
Rivera earns save No. 600
SEATTLE (AP) - Mariano Rivera earned his 600th save, moving within one of Trevor Hoffman's major league record, by closing out the New York Yankees' 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Former NIC golfer ties for 13th at Palouse Invitational
Ferguson paces NIC in fall season opener
PULLMAN - Former North Idaho College and current Washington State golfer Branden Dalton (70-74-71-215) finished tied for 13th in the Palouse Collegiate Invitational, concluding on Tuesday at the Palouse Ridge Golf Club.
Movers & Shakers Sept. 14, 2011
Howell in her fourth,
Records Sept. 14, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Greece, Europe struggle to contain debt crisis
BERLIN (AP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought Tuesday to calm market fears that Greece is heading for a chaotic default as Europe struggles to contain a crippling financial crisis.
Community picks up on backpack initiative
Program targets kids' hunger
COEUR d'ALENE - A few years ago, Sheri Bullock was watching television, and learned about something she couldn't get out of her head.
Healthy learning: Pack that backpack right
As you send your child or teen back to school you're double checking that you have gotten everything checked off the list. But did you check the safety of their backpack? According to doctors, between the ages 11-16 is the period of most rapid growth and is also the period of time when most children are in school, 175 days a year. If we assume that kids start wearing a backpack in the first grade on through high school, that adds up to around five years of solid backpack wearing!
How foods fight cancer
On a weekly basis, we are bombarded with information about the latest, greatest cancer-fighting super food or supplement. While many of the featured items may not do all they're cracked up to, there is some truth to the message: food really can make a huge difference in the prevention and fight of cancer.
Escapee recaptured in Benewah County
ST. MARIES - The Benewah County Sheriff's Office reports a Department of Correction inmate who escaped from the county jail early Tuesday morning is back in custody, less than 24 hours after his escape.
Opinion: Let's get job done on job creation
By U.S. SEN. MIKE CRAPO
Legals September 14, 2011
Loan No. xxxxxx3551 T.S. No. 1309304-09 Parcel No. 0-3520-00a-138-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On December 07, 2011, at the hour of 11:00am, of said day, at In the lobby of pioneer title company of kootenai county,, 100 Wallace Ave, 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 138-a, hayden lake honeysuckle hills building sites, according to the plat recorder in book "c' of plats at page 239, records of Kootenai county, idaho. Commonly known as 2174 E Upper Hayden Lake Road Hayden Id 83835. 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 Karl Leavitt, A Married Man As His Sole and Separate Property as Grantor, to Landamerica Lawyers Title Of Kootenai Co., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As Nominee For Central Pacific Mortgage Company, A California Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns as Beneficiary, recorded July 24, 2006, as Instrument No. 2044958000, 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 july 1, 2010 of principal and interest and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said deed of trust. The estimated balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $374,490.79, 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: August 04, 2011 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company. R-388699 Legal 3520 August 24, 31, 2011 September 7, 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13
Dennis Robertson Jr., 76
Dennis Biggs Robertson Jr., 76, left us to be with his Lord, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. He was born on June 7, 1935, in Swift Creek Township, N.C., to Dennis Sr. and Roxie Robertson. He served in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne and was a Korean War veteran.
Freddy Way, 3
Frederick "Freddy" Daniel Way, 3, passed away Sept. 1, 2011. He was born July 27, 2008, in Coeur d'Alene, to Dale and Heather (Patterson) Way. Freddy was a very loving and caring little boy, sharing his toy's with others and greeting everyone with a hug. He loved playing tag with his big sister Brooklynn, to whom he gave the special nickname "Yeah-Yeah." Freddy enjoyed many cartoon's such as Oobi, Dino Dan, Wow Wow Wubzy and the Bubble Guppie's. He was all about his dinosaurs. Freddy could name at least five different dionsaurs on sight alone, but his favorite one of all was the might "P-Rex," as he would call it. Freddy also loved baseball, race cars, and pirates as all little boys should. He was looking forward to camping, fishing and s'mores. Since May 2010, he along with his sister have been going to daycare at home with kids where he was fondly given the nickname "The Greeter" because he would say "hi" to everyone who walked in the door. Freddy was excited to start pre-school this year. He is survived by his parents, sister Brooklyn "Yeah Yeah," of Hayden, great grandparents Kenneth Patterson, of Iowa, Betty Peterson, Post Falls; grandparents, David and Linda Way, Post Falls, and Roy and Debbie Patterson, of Post Falls, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Freddy is helping other families by being an organ donor. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. We love you little man. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, with a reception to follow at the Castle Park (White Pine's Park) just north of the Funeral Chapel. English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, has provided the final arrangements for the family. Please sign Freddy's guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.
Dale N. Barnes, 70
Dale Newton Barnes, 70, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene.
Rosemarie Loli Borghesi, 68
Loli was born in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 26, 1942, and passed away at her home in Hauser on Sept. 10, 2011. At the age of 11 she moved to the U.S. with her mother, Maria, father, Bill LaForce, and sister, Erika. Loli was raised in a military family that also included her sister, Linda, and brother, Bill. She was the loving mother of Gary Goodwin, Cathy Borghesi, and Jason Borghesi.
LIDs could face rocky road
Officials of a Kootenai County highway district are confident they took no missteps, in spite of a hearing the county commissioners will hold over the district's highly-disputed financing measures.
Allison 'granted' her retirement
Longtime county grant writer, 83, will be missed
Colleen Allison didn't mind when lack of offices required moving her work space into an old darkroom in the Kootenai County Administration Building.
McIntire seeks re-election in Hayden
Panabaker drops out, leaving only one challenger
Hayden Mayor Ron McIntire is running for a fourth term, and City Council member Dick Panabaker said he is pulling out of the race.
A team record
Borsheim quick to point out team's role in setting Vikings' scoring mark
COEUR d'ALENE - When Coeur d'Alene High senior Adam Borsheim set out to become the school's all-time scoring leader, he knew one thing was for certain - he was going to need a little help from his friends.
Brady's 517 yards dooms Miami
Tom Brady threw for a team-record 517 yards and four touchdowns, including a 99-yarder to Wes Welker, and the visiting New England Patriots started with a victory for the eighth consecutive season Monday night by beating the Miami Dolphins 38-24.
Chip shots September 13, 2011
Sept. 11 memorial opens
NEW YORK - Exactly 10 years ago, ground zero was a smoking, fire-spitting tomb, a ghastly pile of rubble and human remains. On Monday it was a place of serenity - an expanse of trees and water in the middle of a bustling city - as the 9/11 memorial opened to the public.
Night snow plowing on ice
Budget woes force state to cut service
SANDPOINT - State and federal highways in most of the Panhandle won't be plowed overnight this winter because of drastic cuts to the Idaho Transportation Department budget.
Late-night gunfire under investigation
Cd'A man, family shaken after someone shoots car
COEUR d'ALENE - Jonathan Tevis wanted to focus on a 10-mile race Sunday.
Djokovic beats Nadal to win 1st US Open title
NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic produced a nearly perfect performance to match his nearly perfect season.
Hoffman's goal lifts T-Wolves
Prep roundup September 13, 2011
Notices Sept. 13, 2011
Movers & Shakers Sept. 13, 2011
U.S. territory may grow
Tales of territorial disputes by western nations aren't confined to dated textbooks. Even for a nation as relatively young as is the U.S., international disputes over the California and Texas borders seem like ancient history. Well, the South may be settled, but the North may yet spread.
At least 75 Kenyans dead after pipeline explosion
NAIROBI, Kenya - Joseph Mwangi hoped and prayed his children had escaped the inferno caused when a leaking gasoline pipeline exploded on Monday, sending flames racing through a Nairobi slum and killing at least 75 people.
'Contagion' cleans up box office with first place
LOS ANGELES - "Contagion" infected enough moviegoers to catch the top spot at the box office.
Records Sept. 13, 2011
Briefs Sept. 13, 2011
Wanting one back
Seattle laments missed chance in opener
RENTON, Wash. - Across the backs of numerous shirts printed up since Pete Carroll took over in Seattle is the word "finish," a reference to making sure his Seahawks close strong in every game.
Sweating the sparks
COEUR d'ALENE - Fire season in North Idaho is starting to take off.
Stateline Speedway results September 13, 2011
Tigers rout Chicago again
Sports Briefs September 13, 2011
Center Partners employees relocate to Liberty Lake
350 move from Ironwood site; Post Falls, north Cd'A locations unaffected
Call center company Center Partners has moved 350 employees from its site on Ironwood Drive in Coeur d'Alene to Liberty Lake.
Judge warns Wash. union to halt illegal tactics
TACOMA, Wash. - Union activists aren't backing off demands to work at a new Washington state grain terminal after hundreds of Longshore workers stormed the facility, overwhelmed guards and dumped grain.
The Front Row with Nancy Armour September 13, 2011
NCAA cases could keep others in line
Bruce Pearl may as well have "Damaged Goods" stamped on his forehead for all the luck the former Tennessee coach is going to have finding a new job.
Report backs police officer
ISP: Crash expert didn't lie in fatal '06 case
BOISE (AP) - The Idaho State Police has determined that its top accident reconstruction expert did not lie on the witness stand in a 2006 second-degree murder trial.
Cano, Teixeira power Yankees past Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) - Robinson Cano hit a three-run double, Mark Teixeira and Chris Dickerson homered and the New York Yankees rolled past Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners 9-3 Monday night.
Inmate gives Benewah jail the slip...again
From the Idaho Department of Correction:
Bledsoe gets his bike back
From the Coeur d'Alene Police Department:
Post Falls man assaulted at home
POST FALLS - A 65-year-old Post Falls man was assaulted by two masked people inside his home on Monday night.
Monday, September 12
Marvella Werner, 82
On a beautiful Sept. 10, 2011, day, Marvella "Marvie" Lavonne Werner left us to continue her journey through the heaven.
Lydia Alma McDowell, 88
Alma passed away peacefully with her daughter, Chris McDowell, at her side on Sept. 8, 2011, at Hospice House of Hummingbird Fields in Hayden. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dr. Robert Scates, 93
Robert "Bob" Scates passed away at his home in Coeur d'Alene on Sept. 9, 2011. Bob was born on Dec. 18, 1917, in Somersworth, N.H. to the Rev. Elmer and Beatrice Stott Scates. Bobby, as he was called, joined two older sisters: Pricilla and Winifred. Bob had two younger sisters: Alberta and Miriam. Bob and his family moved to Enosburg Falls, Vt. at the age of one. The family moved again to Jewitt City, Conn. where he spent most of his childhood. Bob attended school at Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Conn. where he participated in many sports, but won state titles in football and cross country. Bob also attended the University of Connecticut where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in forestry in 1940.
Lynnelle 'Nelle' Coler, 52
Nelle Coler and the cancer that has plagued her for four years died on Sept. 9, 2011. Lynnelle Marie Scott was born in Missoula, Mont., on May 29, 1959, to Ray and Barbara (Pemble) Scott. The family moved frequently when Nelle was young, including time in Hot Springs, Pocatello and Lewiston. The moves provided early lessons in how to adjust to new situations and people, skills that would serve her well. Nelle graduated from Plains High School in 1977. Due in part to a poor economy and high unemployment, Nelle put her plans to attend Western Montana College of Education on a basketball scholarship on hold in favor of an enlistment in the US Army as a helicopter mechanic.
Marlyce Sverdsten, 80
Marlyce Sverdsten, 80, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Sept. 9, 2011, at her home. She was born June 27, 1931, in Eau Claire, Wisc. At a young age Marlyce moved to Coeur d'Alene. After graduating from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1949, she attended Sacred Heart Nursing School, graduating in 1953.
John Podesta Jr., 82
John William Podesta Jr. died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene after a long illness. John was born March 18, 1929, in Clayton, Mich., to John W. Podesta Sr. and Velma V. Podesta. He grew up and lived in Ann Arbor, Mich. He attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1951 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, serving from 1952-54. He had a 35-year career with General Motors. During this period John was a member and active in Alcoholics Anonymous, The Society of Automotive Engineers, and Michigan State University Alumnae Association and President's Club.
Tricia Sperry, 58
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Charles E. 'Gene' Derry, 79
Charles E. "Gene" Derry, longtime resident of St. Maries, died Sept. 8, 2011, at his home in St. Maries. He was born March 23, 1932, to Mark and Luella (Brown) Derry in Sanders. He grew up in Emida. Gene graduated from St. Maries High School with the class of 1950.
Obama quietly honors 9/11 dead
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. - On a day of serenity and remembrance, President Barack Obama honored the dead of Sept. 11 with his quiet presence Sunday at the three most tangible reminders of both the incredible loss and dauntless resilience of a country rebuilding a decade later.
9/11 remembered
3,000 miles away, but still plenty close to home
COEUR d'ALENE - Three thousand miles from New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, the wounds from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were healing.
Flight 93 crew recognized, among others
POST FALLS - Jeanette Mackin knew the crew of United Airlines Flight 93 well.
Seahawks lose at Gin(n)
Two kick returns for TDs by 49er sink Seattle in opener
SAN FRANCISCO - Tarvaris Jackson had little time to bask in celebration after his 55-yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin brought the Seattle Seahawks within two. He started getting ready for a potential go-ahead drive and rallying the defense on the sidelines for one, final stop.
Warrants September 12, 2011
Ravens rough up defending AFC champ Steelers
NFL roundup
Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes, Haloti Ngata led an inspired defense that forced a team-record seven turnovers, and the host Baltimore Ravens easily beat the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers 35-7 on Sunday.
Home-building contractor running for Hayden city council
A Hayden home-building contractor has filed for a seat on the Hayden city council, and says he's looking to boost the building and business climate in the city.
Sports Briefs September 12, 2011
TESH raises bar of expectation
Coeur d'Alene nonprofit celebrates 35 years
COEUR d'ALENE - Not that long ago, the world was a very small place for people like Boyd Sutherland, a 51-year-old with a disability.
Military jets safely escort NYC, Detroit flights
NEW YORK (AP) - Fighter jets escorted two flights - one to New York City, another to Denver - after passengers' use of the bathrooms aroused suspicions Sunday, the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Surging 'atmospheric rivers' may soon flood parts of the Far West
Weather Gems
Last winter, during a particularly strong wet and cool 'La Nina' sea-surface temperature event in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, we saw 'two' moist branches of the Maritime Polar Jet Stream slam into California and the Pacific Northwest coastlines bringing record rains and lowland flooding to the valleys and upwards of 20 feet of snow to the higher mountain locations.
Gravel pit reignites concerns
SANDPOINT - Opposition is mounting again against a controversial proposal to develop a surface mine near the Kootenai County line.
Tim Pawlenty endorses Mitt Romney for president
As Republican presidential candidates gear up for another debate in Florida, former Minnesota governor and recent nomination chaser Tim Pawlenty announced himself a proponent of putting Mitt Romney in the White House.
Stocks plummet over fear of Greek default
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell Monday on worries that Greece could be edging closer to defaulting on its debt. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note reached another record low as investors piled into U.S. government debt.
Jeopardy-winning computer gets new job in healthcare field
Technology used in IBM's "Watson," the computer that trumped its human competitors in a "Jeopardy" game earlier this year, will be used to advise on patient diagnoses and treatment, under a deal with health insurer WellPoint.
Second try for redistricting
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Get ready for an entirely new Idaho redistricting commission.
Legals September 12, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: August 11, 2011 File No.: 8251.20075 Sale date and time (local time): December 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 4115 East Inverness Drive Post Falls, ID 83854 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Anthony Ferro, an unmarried man Original trustee: Stewart Title of Boise, Inc. Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Fieldstone Mortgage Company Recording date: 02/22/2007 Recorder's instrument number: 2084323000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of August 11, 2011: $514,028.51 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Unit G, Highland Pointe Condominiums, Kootenai County, State of Idaho, according to the plat recorded in Book "I" of Plats, Pages 82, 82A and 82B and recorded September 8, 1998 as Instrument No. 1553239. An undivided 13.5 percent interest in and to the common area defined in Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded September 8, 1998 as Instrument No. 1553239. 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# 8251.20075) 1002.201436-FEI Legal 3563 August 22, 29, 2011 September 5, 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11
SCHOOLS: Rules need real review
Soon sports fields around town will be buzzing with students and games. Luckily teams have official rule books and referees to keep things running smoothly and resolve conflicts quickly.
KHS: Major changes needed
Kudos to Gina Rone and Kelly Breedlove for telling it like it is in the Guest Opinion of Sept. 2. It's about time someone spoke up.
ELECTION: Ready, set - vote!
Hello friends, it's Julie Clark here. What could have been a fun community project has now turned into a campaign issue: McEuen Field. It will be a happy day for Coeur d'Alene when some improvements are finally accomplished on McEuen Field. I envision removable baseball fences, soccer games, volleyball, an improved boat launch, extra parking south of City Hall, a fantastic children's play area, skateboards and dogs.
9/11: I fly the flag for good reason
TROOPS: Girl, donors pitch in
In this time of unrest, unemployment and just plain despair, I wanted to say a huge heartfelt thank you to our community. Our 8-year-old daughter, Faith, decided to have a fundraiser for troop care packages by having a lemonade/treat stand during our family garage sale the weekend of Aug. 12 here in Coeur d Alene. We had such positive responses, support and "loosened" wallets that our daughter's total two-day efforts (with a little help from family/friends) raised a total of: $158!
GOP: Taking blame for Dems
Two letters appeared in Wednesday's Opinion section. In one, the Republicans are blamed for advocating taking away Social Security benefits from seniors. That's pure nonsense, being used to scare people.
Body of North Idaho man recovered from river
LEWISTON (AP) - Authorities have recovered the body of a North Idaho man who drowned while swimming in the Clearwater River.
Awakening in Japan
Sometime after 11 p.m. Japan time on Sept. 11, a telephone call from my husband's boss woke us from a deep sleep. He told us to turn on the TV but gave no further information. We stumbled out of bed and down the stairs, and groggily flipped on the TV. We plopped onto the couch and started flipping though channels, stopping at each for a moment and wondering why the boss called. In 2001, on military bases on mainland Japan, we had only one station that didn't show tape-delayed Stateside programming or local Japanese shows. After a short time, my husband excused himself for a minute. I continued to switch channels, when I saw a chaotic scene with smoke coming from a large building. I took a moment before I realized this was not a movie but a live feed from New York. I called to my husband and together we sat on the couch completely stunned. What on Earth was happening? We just sat there, trying to process what was playing before our eyes. Another telephone call interrupted our stupor; the boss called again to inform my husband not to go to work tomorrow. After a while, we went back to bed, but I know I didn't go to sleep. The images from the television kept sleep far from me for a long time.
Opland, Coffey lift Hawks past T-Wolves
RATHDRUM - Alex Opland's penalty kick just before the halftime whistle stood up as the game's only goal as the Lakeland Hawks edged the Lake City Timberwolves 1-0 in nonleague boys soccer Saturday at Corbit Field.
Terrorism and tennis shoes
If you've been to New York City, you know that Idaho is far away - in more ways than just distance. New Yorkers are just different from us. In my experience, the stereotype IS somewhat true: They're louder, they talk faster, and unless they have some business with you they pretty much ignore you. They're a bit surprised by eye contact on the street, and a little suspicious of outright friendliness by a stranger. Maybe because there are just so many of them, they need to create their own private space by not seeing the masses around them. They can't possibly interact with everyone, so they've given up reaching out to anyone. But I saw some of that change for awhile 10 years ago, on Sept. 11.
Hidden copper overload
The copper connection to low thyroid, fatigue, anxiety and insomnia.
Workplace bullying is no bull
The playground isn't the only place where you'll run into bullies. Internet bullying has led to suicides. Office bullying is on the rise, and it's a deal-killer no matter what business you're in.
When only going green will do
Ask The Propellorheads
Marc Anthony, J. Lo launch fashion lines at Kohl's
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony may be ending their personal relationship, but their professional one lives on.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE Sept. 11, 2011
If you think your team has troubles ...
Having chosen to reside in the Pacific Northwest, I have been listening to the doom and gloom gurgling from fans of the Seattle Seahawks this week.
Orlando's reopens in Coeur d'Alene
Business Bits
You almost have to look for this one - no huge signs, no big windows, no tables.
Serena runs away from Wozniacki in semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) - This one didn't come down to a foot fault, a referee's call or anything else that could've made Serena Williams mad.
Kicks that fly
Nike releases famed "Back to the Future" shoe
PORTLAND, Ore. - Nike is going back to the future.
Cardinals capture CC Spokane volleyball tourney
Local real estate sees improvement
The Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service covers a wide geographical area, so to say the market is better than last year requires qualification. Overall, we are performing better than last year but prices in Coeur d'Alene/Dalton and in Post Falls remain lower than last year.
Community Thanks September 11, 2011
NBC widely promoting NFL's new season on its shows
Pro football a dependable draw as networks continue to leak viewers
NEW YORK - If you watch one of the NBCUniversal television networks this week, it will be difficult to not know about the opening of the National Football League's new season.
Two words to guide us
If history's lessons are lost on us, in the wash of too much pain or plain forgetfulness, there is no hope for the future.
Then ...
From 71st floor to safety
Kananowicz, Loftus set records for LC
MOSCOW - Bryce Kananowicz set meet records in the 500-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke for Lake City during the season-opening Icebreaker Invitational at the University of Idaho pool.
April Needham: Wishes do come true
IN PERSON
Like thousands of others every day in North Idaho, April Needham goes to work in an office.
Cougars send Rebels running
PULLMAN - Washington State quarterback Marshall Lobbestael is not ready to get too excited about his team putting up 123 points on its first two opponents.
Harvick storms into Chase
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Kevin Harvick stormed into the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship by winning at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night.
Vikings enjoy day in the sun
Chalich, Martinez lead Coeur d'Alene to easy win
COEUR d'ALENE - Playing for the first time this season at home, the Coeur d'Alene Vikings not only protected their home field, but they avenged their only loss of 2010 as they rolled past the Skyview Storm of Vancouver, Wash., 52-14 in a nonleague game at Viking Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Ready to fight
The morning was warm and started early. I was the NCOIC (Noncommissioned Officer in charge) of the AT4 rocket launcher range for the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division's 210th Forward Support Battalion at Ft. Drum, N.Y.
Thick dust rolls through the streets
I had a consulting job in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, training government workers. We were in the Federal Building (at Duane Street and Broadway) about eight blocks north of the World Trade Center. A call came over the public address system shortly after 9 a.m. to evacuate the Federal Building. My immediate thought was there had been a bomb scare - it was a familiar event for me as a retired Federal government worker.
... Now
Finally, World Trade Center rises from ground zero
NEW YORK - Ten years after the 9/11 attacks destroyed the World Trade Center, an 80-story glass and steel tower is rising like a phoenix from the ashes of ground zero.
Vandals trail early, finish strong
Idaho scores last 41 points of game
MOSCOW - What's a game without a little adversity?
OTCs may be cause of body odor
Trojans second at Lakeland tourney
RATHDRUM - The Post Falls Trojans won four straight matches in the Lakeland Invitational before falling to Colville in the championship game 25-23, 24-26, 15-5 on Saturday at Lakeland High.
Milestone Announcements September 11, 2011
Timberlake girls second
Running against many bigger schools, the 3A Timberlake Tiger girls placed second out of 22 full teams at the Silverwood Coaster Cross cross country meet Saturday at Silverwood Theme Park.
70 years and counting
Farragut Naval Training Station veterans attend yearly reunion
COEUR d'ALENE - Gone are the buildings, the barracks, mess hall and hospital.
Luna's technology task force to meet
BOISE (AP) - A task force created to help implement public schools chief Tom Luna's plan to increase technology in the classroom will convene Monday and Tuesday in Boise.
Saturday, September 10
Consumer borrowing reaches a 3-year high
Upward trend continues even as they cut back on using their credit cards
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans borrowed more money in July than any other month in more than three years. But they cut back on using their credit cards.
Judge approves Hecla payments
Company will pay $263.4 million for damage done to environment
COEUR d'ALENE - Hundreds of millions in settlement payments will start to flow for more mining waste cleanup, now that the final legal barrier has been removed.
Polo classic tribute to honor 9/11 victims
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - A tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, will cap off the opening ceremony at the seventh annual Cobra Polo Classic held this Sunday at the Spokane Polo Club, across from the Longhorn Barbecue.
Local events to commemorate Sept. 11
Local events are planned for Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Post Falls stumbles, suffers first loss
REXBURG - Coming off two solid victories to open the season, the Post Falls High football team took the long bus ride to southeastern Idaho and was dealt a 30-13 loss by the previously winless Madison Bobcats on Friday night.
Park foundation expands
COEUR d'ALENE - The Panhandle Parks Foundation wants to help out a community park and is seeking candidates.
Gravel pit causes concerns
SANDPOINT - Opposition is mounting again against a controversial proposal to develop a surface mine near the Kootenai County line.
Sources: Terror suspects may be U.S. citizens
WASHINGTON (AP) - At least two of the three men involved in a possible al-Qaida plot to pull off an attack coinciding with the 10th anniversary of 9/11 are believed to be U.S. citizens or have U.S. traveling documents, government officials said Friday.
Filing deadline passes
Candidates had until 5 p.m. Friday to declare intent to run for office
COEUR d'ALENE - Friday's 5 p.m. cutoff for candidates in all Kootenai County races is in the books. Here's a complete list of who filed to run for the Nov. 8 election, according to a press release by the Kootenai County Clerk's Office. City Council seat races are separated for races that do so. All the fire district races are unopposed.
Down on the Borders
Bookstore down to last two days
COEUR d'ALENE - The bookshelves are wooden skeletons now, and even those were carried out the door.
A place to call their own
Group home offers independence for young autistic adults
Life is an onslaught of situations to control, Ed Gray knows, for a parent of a child with special needs.
Relish offers food, fun
COEUR d'ALENE - Jon Ashton might be the star, but you can be a satellite.
Child enticement incident reported
COEUR d'ALENE - A mother and her young daughter told police a man in a black, full-sized van tried to entice the girl toward his vehicle as she was riding her bicycle between a nearby friend's place and her home.
KHS: An advocate for the animals
It is true what is said that there are two sides to every story, and we would like to tell of our experiences as volunteers at Kootenai Humane Society.
Roddick's run ends with Nadal
U.S. Open
NEW YORK (AP) - Andy Roddick's legs felt fatigued.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 10, 2011
Stepping into the spotlight
The goal of next Saturday's North Idaho Fight Night is to remove a perceived black eye on the sport of mixed martial arts in North Idaho.
Schools: No emergency levies
Lakeland stands to lose funds due to drop in enrollment
COEUR d'ALENE - School board members in the county's three largest districts will not be considering approval of emergency property tax levies this year, and one of those districts stands to lose significant state funding due to a sharp decline in student enrollment.
Saterfiel seeks 2nd Hayden Council term
Hayden City Councilmember Roger Saterfiel is running for a second term, saying he wants to continue work to bring jobs to the city and get the public more involved in city business.
Massive outage a reminder of power grid vulnerabilities
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A blackout that swept across parts of the Southwest and Mexico apparently began with a single utility worker and a minor repair job.
Local Briefs September 10, 2011
Copeland announces Cd'A City Council bid
COEUR d'ALENE - Thirty-year-old North Idaho College student and writer Amber Copeland announced her run for Coeur d'Alene City Council.
Wal-Mart brings back layaway for holiday shoppers
Option had been discontinued back in 2006
NEW YORK - Wal-Mart is bringing back something its customers have been asking for since the Great Recession: layaway.
Cheney grabs early lead, hands Timberlake 1st loss
SPIRIT LAKE - Ben Bissel threw four touchdown passes and Cheney jumped out to a 21-point lead in the first quarter on its way to a 47-24 nonleague win over Timberlake on Friday night.
Lee swamps homes, businesses
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) - The swollen Susquehanna River began returning to its banks Friday in Pennsylvania and New York after swamping thousands of homes and businesses in some of the highest floodwaters ever seen. But most of the 100,000 people forced from their homes could do little more than worry as they waited for the all-clear.
Ichiro powers M's
SEATTLE (AP) - Ichiro Suzuki had four hits, including a homer, to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Friday night.
Police alert residents about scams
Police want to alert area residents about a sweepstakes scam targeting multiple citizens recently.
Traverse, Mitchell lead Lake City past Lewiston
LEWISTON - Bobby Traverse ran for one touchdown and threw for another in the first half as the Lake City Timberwolves defeated the Lewiston Bengals 42-14 in a nonleague game at Bengal Field on Friday night.
Cardinal women improve to 3-0
Records September 10, 2011
Friday, September 9
ILLNESS: Help girl fight back
Hello. My name is Caitlyn Conner. I am 15 years old and battle many medical issues not many normal 15-year-olds battle. Today I am writing a letter to ask for your help.
Jerome Severt Madsen, 63
Jerome Severt Madsen died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Minot, N.D., to Severt and Marion Madsen.
RAISES: Here in the real world
Hmm. I read the article in the Sept. 2 Coeur d'Alene Press regarding the pay raises for some officials and, while I have refrained from voicing my opinions because I like to keep my privacy, I need to comment on this issue as a whole.
OBAMA: My kind of Superman
What has President Obama done for me?
David 'The Bear' Duane Nelson, 55
David "The Bear" Nelson, 55, of Petersburg, Ill., died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Chicago, Ill.
TREES: Stand up for these sentinels
For those of us who didn't know, "Rosenberry Drive" is actually "The Dike Road." Having been "born and raised" in Coeur d'Alene I know the beauty, the uniqueness and the versatility of "The Dike Road." For generations families have enjoyed this PUBLIC section of Lake Coeur d'Alene. We were raised learning to swim here, our families had picnics with other families here, and not just on the weekends but after work in the evenings. A few years later the teenagers would have their own picnics and gatherings there and then even more years later, they would bring their families and continue these traditions.
REUNION: It's on; apology requested
The Wednesday morning edition of the Coeur d'Alene Press has a letter to the editor so full of errors, misinformation and a serious misconception about the Park Ranger Staff at Farragut State Park as to require a rebuttal. I am the volunteer coordinator for the annual Farragut Reunions held the Saturday after Labor Day every year. I have volunteered to do this, along with Bob Moore of Bayview. We work very hard all year, along with the Park Staff to put on a celebration honoring all those who served their country during World War II who did their Boot Camp at Farragut. Last year we included all World War II Navy veterans as well, and this year have invited all military members who were in service during that time to join with us at the reunion Saturday, Sept 10.
Julie Garron, 60
Julie Garron died Sept. 6, 2011, in the Idaho mountains she loved.
KVNI: Changes aren't welcome
Congratulations to all of the management at KVNI. You have taken the last bastion of local Coeur d'Alene radio.
JOBS: Less talk, more action
The news media and national TV have probably had at least three major speeches by Mr. Obama every week, outlining how very important jobs are for our economy. All we hear or see are speeches - but no action. It probably is a truism that these campaign speeches made while traveling, at our expense, are due either to his total incompetence and failure as Chief Executive (including surrounding himself with advisers and Czars who hold tenets contrary to those supporting a free America, but rather a socialist, communist-European style government) or he is purposely the "commanding officer" of taking this land into destruction!
BIKE: Let's not forget the thief
A wonderful story illustrated our community's support for Kristian Parrett as a result of some low life stealing his new bike. I couldn't help but be reminded of a similar incident that happened to me many years ago in a major metropolis some 1,300 miles south of Kootenai County. Another creature absconded with my racing bike probably thinking he pulled off the great bicycle caper of the week. What this fool didn't realize is that I have always prided myself as being the world's worst victim.
BENEFITS: Fit for all the feds
Do you know that our first president took no wages? Did you know that Sen. Larry Craig will retire on close to $1 million a year for the rest of his life? All the rest of our people in Washington, D.C., are bleeding us taxpayers, all their medical and security is paid for by us dumb taxpayers.
THANKS: Area well-represented
This letter is to say Thank You to all of the residents of the Inland Northwest; not just beautiful Coeur d'Alene, but to Post Falls, Hayden Lake, Spokane Valley, Spokane and all of the other great small towns that have truly shined and have shown to all the visitors that came to our beautiful Inland Northwest what we are about.
KVNI: Decrying doo-wop's demise
An interesting article appeared in last Saturday's Press concerning KVNI's shift to a larger sports format and eliminating its oldies music.
Clinton Paul Schroeder, 82
1929-2011
Caller's zeal revives contra dance
Gatherings offer beginner-friendly venue
SANDPOINT - Being a dancer gave Emily Faulkner a leg up when she started to call the moves at community contra dances. She took up the caller's mantle only recently, after deciding to spearhead the resurgence of the movement- and music-filled social gatherings, which had been on hold for about seven years.
Prostate cancer awareness can help protect men
By BRIAN WALKER/Staff writer
HAYDEN - Diagnoses of prostate cancer in the five northern counties surpass diagnoses of breast cancer, but breast cancer has a higher death rate.
Remembering Sept. 11 with 'The Guys'
COEUR d'ALENE - "The Guys,' says Elisha Gunn, is about much more than entertainment.
Curtis leads Lake City past Vikings
Former Coeur d'Alene player helps Timberwolves win in first match vs. ex-teammates
COEUR d'ALENE - Lake City High junior Kylie Curtis admitted being a little nervous in her first match against her former teammates Thursday night.
Mica Flats panel to present awards
Mica Flats Grange Community Service Committee will give Community Recognition Awards on Wednesday.
Idaho avoids insurance takeover
BOISE (AP) - The state has averted a federal takeover of insurance rate increase reviews in Idaho.
Investment chief sees growth, though slow, for U.S.
Official: Housing prices flattening out in the next 12 months
COEUR d'ALENE - Frederic Dickson, chief investment strategist for D.A. Davidson and Co., said Thursday the economy is not headed for another recession.
Kristian offers a sales pitch
Steve Griffitts of Jobs Plus is always looking for sound research he can use to entice businesses to move here.
Briefs
ArtWalk tonight
Farragut to host 25th reunion
Farragut Naval Training Station will hold its 25th reunion on Saturday.
Local author didn't take 'no' for an answer
Suspense novelist to speak at Hayden Lake church
Brandilyn Collins has faced a lot of rejection.
Records September 9, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Families: We weren't told about bus route changes
COEUR d'ALENE - Kiri Trotter was caught off guard Tuesday when the school bus never showed up in the morning to transport her 11-year-old son to his first day of school.
Entertainment Briefs September 9, 2011
Witherspoon hit by car while
Post Falls rallies before falling in 5 at Lewiston
VOLLEYBALL
Movers and Shakers September 9, 2011
Mountain West Bank hires CFO
Smoak's homer carries M's
SEATTLE (AP) - Justin Smoak hit his first home run in nearly three months, a two-run shot in the sixth inning, to help the Seattle Mariners claim a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals Thursday night.
Soldiers return to lingering recession
Lack of jobs on some minds during outprocessing at Tacoma base
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Spc. Micah Maxwell is going to miss what being in Iraq offered - a set schedule and no worries about a job.
Packers hold on in opener
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - A Super Bowl hangover and the NFL lockout weren't about to slow down Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The New Orleans Saints just couldn't keep up.
The Front Row with JIM LITKE Sept. 9, 2011
Teams will wear anything for money
Uniforms don't win games, players do.
Labor history exhibit opens in Priest River
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit about the evolution of the workplace in America will open this Saturday at the Beardmore Block in Priest River, said Emily Nauseda with Frause Full Spectrum Communications, working with the Beardmore's architect.
Homeward bound
Local Guard soldiers reflect on a changed Iraq
EDITOR'S NOTE: Five reporters statewide accompanied the Idaho Army National Guard to Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Wash., on Thursday in a C-12 Huron airplane to interview Idaho soldiers who recently returned from Iraq. The soldiers, including those based out of the Post Falls armory, are completing outprocessing procedures at the base this month before returning home. A community "welcome home" ceremony is being planned for late October.
Writers Corner
THE STRANGEST CREW
McEuen: To assumeis to take wrong path
I am addressing the comments made by Rita-Sims Snyder and Julie Clark regarding the Park and/or parking lot at the proposed McEuen Park site. Several points in their comments were misleading and this will clarify the facts. First of all, I contacted the city staff, the McEuen Steering Committee and the consultants, Team McEuen, and learned that neither Rita nor Julie had contacted any of these people to get the facts. If someone does not understand the scope of the project it is unfair to make comments based on assumptions because that is where misinformation is generated and that misleads the people that really want to know.
Got a good reason for takin' the vehicle out
Whenever we get a chance, the wife and I love to hit the open road, if even just for a day.
Manuscript may add to debate on Butch Cassidy
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Did Butch Cassidy, the notorious Old West outlaw who most historians believe perished in a 1908 shootout in Bolivia, actually survive that battle and live to old age, peacefully and anonymously, in Washington state? And did he pen an autobiography detailing his exploits while cleverly casting the book as biography under another name?
Games figure to heat up
Normally, the only weather issues local high school football teams have to deal with is the occasional rainstorm during a game or, later in the year, snow and/or cold.
School shopping? Kids not necessary
Some parents opting to leave the children at home this year
NEW YORK - Anyone who has taken their kids back-to-school shopping knows how hard it can be to resist pleas for a Dora the Explorer folder or a Lightning McQueen lunchbox. But this year, some parents have been testing a new strategy: leaving the little ones at home.
Cd'A Symphony has magical season planned
Season tickets sales have been brisk for the 2011-12 Coeur d'Alene Symphony Concert Series. A magical season it promises to be with a varied program of selections, composers and guest artists.
Stalled hiring needs a jolt
Cut taxes, Obama tells Congress in $450B jobs plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attacking a deepening jobs crisis, President Barack Obama challenged a reluctant Congress Thursday night to urgently pass a larger-than-expected $450 billion plan to "jolt an economy that has stalled." He urged lawmakers to slash Social Security taxes for tens of millions of Americans and for almost every business to encourage hiring.
Roddick shrugs off delays, advances
Poor weather moves men's final to Monday, women's final to Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) - At one point, Andy Roddick looked up and saw a fan scaling a chain-link fence behind tiny Court 13, hoping to catch a peek of the 2003 U.S. Open champion's victory Thursday.
Officials pursue al-Qaida bomb plot
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials said Thursday they were investigating a credible but unconfirmed threat that al-Qaida was planning to use a car bomb to target bridges or tunnels in New York City or Washington to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the first tip of an "active plot" around that date.
Chickering piano to debut in Coeur d'Alene
Piano lovers have a unique opportunity to hear a restored 1920s Chickering piano in its debut public performance on Oct. 2 at the Scharelant Center in Coeur d'Alene.
Deadline near for candidate filings
We hear there might be some last-minute filing surprises around the county, with candidates needing to turn in their paperwork by 5 p.m. today for mayoral and city council seats. One of them just came through: Jim Hollingsworth called us to say he's tossing his hat into the ring for Coeur d'Alene City Council. Hollingsworth is one of the most active and outspoken conservatives in Kootenai County.
Legals September 9, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: August 9, 2011 File No.: 7021.29850 Sale date and time (local time): December 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 32640 N 9th Ave 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: Daniel Davis, a married man as his sole & separate property Original trustee: Fidelity National Title Insurance Co Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender Recording date: 05/03/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2029195000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of August 9, 2011: $122,036.93 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 58, Town of Spirit Lake, according to the plat recorded in Book "B" of Plats at Page 143, 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# 7021.29850) 1002.201347-FEI Legal 3534 August 19, 26, 2011 September 2, 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8
John W. Booth (Jack), 81
John W. Booth (Jack), was born Nov. 7, 1929, and died Sept. 8, 2011, with complications of congestive heart and renal failure. One of five children of Cliff and Vi Booth in Oakland, Calif. The family moved to the Los Angeles area when Jack was 8, he attended several grammar schools and graduated from South Gate High School in 1947.
Robert Lennon McCammon, 93
April 1, 1918 - Sept. 5, 2011
Carol A. Paremsky, 71
Carol A. Paremsky, 71, of Rathdrum, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at the Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene.
Dr. Bob Ebert, 60
Robert A. Ebert, DDS, 60, of Coeur d'Alene, died Sept. 5, 2011. Bob was born May 7, 1951, in Ripon, Wis., and grew up on a dairy farm near Montello, Wis.
Dorothy Jean Browning, 84
Dorothy Jean Browning passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, on her 84th birthday.
Northwest Notes Sept. 8, 2011
Pring to speak
Records September 8, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Edinger seeks to retain council seat
COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene City Council President Ron Edinger isn't pandering for votes.
Canoe presentation Sept. 22
Camp Sweyolakan Alumni are offering a community dinner and presentation on the art of wood and canvas canoe restoration on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Camp Sweyolakan lodge featuring Jeanne Bourquin, wood and canvas canoe craftsman and restoration expert.
Cd'A blanked by Mead
GIRLS SOCCER
Crapo town hall set
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo has set a statewide telephone i-Townhall meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 14, and is encouraging Idahoans to participate.
Officials alter health proposal
New plan would not raise employee deductibles as high
COEUR d'ALENE - Responding to employee complaints, the Kootenai County commissioners are offering a revised proposal for significant changes to health care benefits.
North Idaho Briefs September 8, 2011
Spend a night at the opera
Idaho prep football media poll Sept. 8, 2011
Week 2
Fall chinook season opens
Fall Chinook salmon seasons opened Sept. 1 in the Snake River from the Washington-Idaho border upstream to Hells Canyon Dam and in the Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to the Memorial Bridge.
Shocker: Power demand from U.S. homes is falling
Experts expect residential power use to fall over next decade
NEW YORK - American homes are more cluttered than ever with devices, and they all need power: Cellphones and iPads that have to be charged, DVRs that run all hours, TVs that light up in high definition.
Mariners let one slip away
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Maicer Izturis hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the eighth inning, rewarding Jerome Williams for pitching eight innings of one-hit ball in the Los Angeles Angels' 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Presidential straw poll now available online
COEUR d'ALENE - An open straw poll to determine Presidential candidate preferences in North Idaho is now online at www.reaganrepublicans.net.
Ready to fly
Seahawks QB Jackson gets chance to be starter again
RENTON, Wash. - Among the most active players when it comes to social media and interacting with fans, Mike Williams became all too aware of the vitriolic debate surrounding Tarvaris Jackson when the Seahawks decided he would be their starting quarterback and then throughout a less-than-impressive preseason.
Fans will continue to cheer Cubs, drink Old Style
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's iconic workingman's brew will continue to have a place at Wrigley Field.
Fishing still full of life in Lake Cd'A
Fish Tips
Myriad species are still biting in Lake Coeur d'Alene, according to Dan Pierce with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Shut-ins get to eat - for now
I'm all for cutting budgets, eliminating costly programs which may benefit few, and overall belt-cinching. Those are the times we live in. I sympathize with local government leaders who must make tough choices, knowing no matter what they target, someone will be upset with them.
Ex-QB Bledsoe loses his ride
NFL star gets mountain bike stolen in Coeur d'Alene during weekend
COEUR d'ALENE - Former NFL star quarterback Drew Bledsoe - formerly of the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills - had his $5,000 mountain bike stolen over the three-day holiday weekend, according to Coeur d'Alene police.
World / Nation Briefs September 8, 2011
Romney, Perry spar over jobs, Social Security
Grizzly shooter cleared
Porthill man pays $1,000 fine for violating Endangered Species Act
COEUR d'ALENE - The U.S. Attorney's Office in Boise announced Wednesday it is dismissing the pending misdemeanor criminal charge against Jeremy M. Hill for the killing of a grizzly bear on his Porthill property on May 8.
A wing and a fundraiser
$10,000 needed to complete exercise area for predator birds
POST FALLS - Here's one way Jane Fink explains why Birds of Prey needs a large eagle exercise enclosure.
Sept. 11 events planned
Memorial services, fire facility dedication Sunday
Local events are planned for Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Large load coming through
The last of three ExxonMobil equipment shipments traveling this week on U.S. 95 and Interstate 90 from the Port of Lewiston to the Idaho-Montana state line leaves the port tonight at 10 p.m., the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
Another whopper
Tad Mosher of Hayden hooks 15-pound native rainbow trout
HAYDEN - As Tad Mosher flips the photo album pages, there is a common theme. Each picture depicts a man, smiling with great pride, holding a large fish.
Honor a soldier, sponsor a knife
Fundraiser organizers hope to raise $11,000 within month
POST FALLS - The Buck starts here with honoring and welcoming back our troops.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE Sept. 8, 2011
Volleyball state format still not liked
The St. Maries High volleyball team won its first two matches at the state 3A volleyball tournament last year at Wendell High.
Moses Lake discusses city gang problems Briefs
MOSES LAKE - The task of reducing youth street crime and local gang activity can't be left to law enforcement alone.
Local Briefs September 8, 2011
Rathdrum man arrested on heroin charge
Akey lays it on the line
Idaho's offensive line allowed four quarterback sacks, and the Vandals were only able to rush for 52 yards on 21 carries in last Thursday's season-opening 32-15 loss to Bowling Green at the Kibbie Dome.
College count continues climb
Numbers up again on Coeur d'Alene campuses
COEUR d'ALENE - Enrollment is up for another year on the already burgeoning higher education campuses in Coeur d'Alene, although the number of students flocking to college since the recession began is waning.
Movers and Shakers September 8, 2011
Local company awarded New Mexico works contract
Candidate filing deadline is Friday
Friday is the filing deadline for both city and fire district candidates in the Nov. 8 election to have their name on the ballot.
Play to help raise funds for mission trips
'Trouble Junction' will take place tonight through Saturday
Take in a show, save the world.
9/11 Video Header
Legals September 8, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE: The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814 on 12/05/2011 at 10:00 AM, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 08/05/2003 as Instrument Number 1818995, and executed by ROBERT E. DAVIES AND SONJA E. DAVIES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Beneficiary, to RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., the Current Trustee of record, covering the following real property located in Kootenai County, State of Idaho. LOT 9, BLOCK 2, PINE HILLS, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "E" OF PLATS, PAGE 218.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, 3524 E PINEHILL E PINEHILL DR, AKA 3524 E PINEHILL DRIVE, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83815 is sometimes associated with said real property. Bidders must be prepared to tender the trustee the full amount of the bid at the sale in the form of cash, or 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 04/05/2011 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 $45,030.97, 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: 07/29/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94, SIMI VALLEY, CA 80028-1821, PHONE: (800) 281-8219. TS # 11-0056869 FEI # 1006.141007 Legal 3517 August 18, 25, 2011 September 1, 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7
George Wayne Tucker, 65
Vera Mary Smith, 84
Vera Mary Smith went to be with her savior Sept. 1 2011. She was born to Pete and Hattie Carr on July 12, 1927, in Reeder, S.D.
Shirley C. Runyon, 86
Shirley C. Runyon, 86, passed away Sept. 4, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene. She was born May 8, 1925, in Spokane to Cecil and Vlancia Hammerly.
Jody 'Jo' Ann Staley, 51
Jody "Jo" Ann Staley, resident of Athol, passed away Sept. 1, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene. She was born June 27, 1960, in Fairmont, W.Va., to James Howell and Gloria Davidson and later adopted by Lenerd Davidson.
Gold fever sweeps criminal underworld
LOS ANGELES - Gus Rodriguez looks more like a soldier than a jewelry store security guard, with a Beretta handgun strapped to his bulletproof vest, shades wrapped around his shaved head and pepper spray bulging from a breast pocket.
Kingston woman wins $100,000
KINGSTON - Cynthia Sawyer got a surprise playing her Idaho Lottery $100,000 Big Winner Scratch Game from Barney's Harvest Food in Pinehurst last Saturday while shopping for her weekly groceries.
Felix helps M's snap 5-game slide
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Felix Hernandez pitched eight innings of four-hit ball to win at Angel Stadium for the first time since 2006, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game skid and slowed the Los Angeles Angels' playoff surge with a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.
KYRO donations adding up
COEUR d'ALENE - The community is stepping up for a new ice rink.
Yo-yo dieting: Part B
The Skinny on Weight Loss
In my last article I mentioned that it is a fact that our physiology is designed to favor fat storage more than fat loss and that the typical "diet" will allow us to lose weight by reducing calories relative to the calories we burn, and yes we can often see health changes such as lowered blood pressure, lowered cholesterol and lowered blood sugar as a result. But, what have we really lost and will these changes last? What we really lose is fat and lean muscle, organ tissue and hormones once we burn up all our blood sugar and glycogen (stored in the liver and muscles). When we gain the weight back it is generally all fat. This is why yo-yo dieting is so unhealthy.
Wine questions, terminology
We frequently get questions from our readers and customers on everything about wine from terms, to the wine-making methods, to individual wines so here are some we have gotten since the last time we addressed them.
Another sign summer is on the wane
Avista begins drawdown of Lake Coeur d'Alene
POST FALLS - Avista began its annual fall drawdown of Lake Coeur d'Alene on Tuesday.
Senior meals get a deal
Packed room demands changes to county budget
COEUR d'ALENE - After listening for hours at a public hearing where folks vehemently and sometimes tearfully pleaded to have cuts restored and raises increased, the Kootenai County commissioners voted to tweak one item in their proposed $74,127,159 budget for the next fiscal year.
Lakeland girls battle back to tie Sandpoint
GIRLS SOCCER
Stateline Speedway results Sept. 7, 2011
Saturday, Sept. 3
North Idaho Briefs September 7, 2011
Emergency office gets federal funds
Tour of BLM land planned Sept. 13
The Resource Advisory Council for the Bureau of Land Management's Coeur d'Alene District plans a meeting and field trip on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
When life throws you a curve - scoliosis
From about the fourth grade on up to 10th grade, most of us can remember having undergone a scoliosis screening at school. It usually consisted of taking time out at the beginning of gym period and having to do a touch-the-toes movement, called the Adam's Forward Bend Test, while a coach looked at your back before declaring you were fine. No big deal, right? Mostly yes, since only a small percentage of the population is actually afflicted with scoliosis, but many people who actually have scoliosis in one form or another may not even know until it progresses to a severe state.
Post Falls will allow chickens on smaller lots
Council also OKs law banning sale of e-cigs to minors
POST FALLS - Scratch part of Post Falls' animal law.
Backpacks and back pain
Free back pain assessments at Pinnacle Physical Therapy
It is that time of year again! Back to school shopping, crossing guards and school zones only mean one thing. There will be thousands of tiny people walking around a community near you. Right now many kids have geared up for another school year. There are so many concerns for parents as they prepare and watch their kids advance for the next year of their life. One concern that can be overlooked is that these little developing bodies tend to become overstressed by the weight of their backpack.
Northwest Notes Sept. 7, 2011
Four Spokane players
Fatal DUI nets 30-day sentence
Woman, 19, struck man after driving 82 mph on tribal land
COEUR d'ALENE - A 19-year-old Desmet woman on Tuesday was sentenced to 30 days in jail for the death of a 22-year-old friend - the person she ran over with her car while she was speeding and drunk.
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 7, 2011
Ready for when it goes wrong
Sometimes a break along the way can be the difference in a season.
Rising stars Aldean, Shelton shake up CMA
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After a decade toiling away at the microphone without much recognition, Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton are breaking through in a big way.
Savvy budgeting, shopping strategies that will feed your family... and you're wallet
Getting the most for your money when it comes to shopping for healthy food isn't rocket science. There are several savvy tactics to use. The more angles and resources used, the more potential dollars saved. Begin with a little bit of planning. There are several websites designed to help the "frugally challenged" in gaining some budgeting know-how skills. One of them, sensetosave.com, gets a thumbs up from dietitians because it provides user-friendly free tools such as a Recipe Cost Calculator, frugal recipe ideas, coupon sources and an Energy Use Spreadsheet for tracking costs.
Records September 7, 2011
DIVORCES FILED
Cd'A approves budget
Figure includes money for raises, McEuen Field
COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene adopted its $77.9 million budget Tuesday.
The future is in Moses Lake
BMW/SGL Automotive celebrate carbon fiber plant opening
MOSES LAKE - The future was on display in Moses Lake with the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant.
Stocks fall again as Europe's debt worries deepen
NEW YORK - Europe's debt problems rumbled through global financial markets again Tuesday.
Absentee votes include stamp
Voting absentee won't cost a cent, the Kootenai County clerk assures.
At college Sept. 7, 2011
Dakota Amy
Lake City sweeps Trojans
Curtis leads Timberwolves in 5A IEL opener
POST FALLS - On any given night, anybody is capable of good things in the 5A Inland Empire League.
Graves announces run for Cd'A City Council
COEUR d'ALENE - Local businessman Adam Graves announced his candidacy for Coeur d'Alene City Council on Tuesday.
James Peterson: Get green, then build your salad
The basic building block for a great salad? Greens, of course.
Postmaster: Postal Service on 'brink of default'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned that the Postal Service is on "the brink of default" as he battles to keep his agency solvent.
Celebrating Labor Day
Food for Thought
I celebrate Labor Day by laboring. I plan to celebrate the working woman (and man) by seeing clients in my psychotherapy office, setting up the office and finishing required paperwork for the school in which I work, washing my car and preparing my lesson plans for the college classes I teach. This national holiday offers a break for United States citizens to relax and celebrate their employment by not laboring. Interesting concept. One day to celebrate and relax for the American worker but who benefits from this celebration?
Time for flu shots, and some may get a tiny needle
Healthy Lifestyles
WASHINGTON - It's flu vaccine time again - and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk.
What, no #!$* swearing?
School isn't supposed to be a party, a day at the beach or a flash mob between brick walls.
Pac-12 stumbles through opening weekend of play
Oregon went looking for one of the big kids on the playground in its opening game and got pushed around.
Fun and games
LCHS students tackle challenge of creating 'Wolf Pup Project'
COEUR d'ALENE - Students studying web game design this year at Lake City High School will spend the next few weeks thinking about the challenges facing incoming freshmen. Teacher Scott Jacobson calls it the "Wolf Pup Project." It is a class assignment that tasks students with creating a web browser adventure game that targets eighth-graders making the transition to high school. The game's objective, Jacobson said, is to help make the switch less traumatic.
Heroes and angels are among us
There's no question that Sept. 11 has become synonymous with acts of heroism and humanity that surpass description. But right here at home a young couple displayed courage and generosity of the heart that brings us all to our knees and is a reminder how life can change in an instant.
Lobbestael back in starting role
Former No. 1 QB looks to make most of opportunity following Tuel injury
There were periods when Washington State quarterback Marshall Lobbestael wondered if he would ever get meaningful playing time again.
Girl pulled from SUV that fell into Fernan Lake improves
River Deshazer, the 1-year-old Coeur d'Alene girl injured on Aug. 28 when the vehicle she was in slid into Fernan Lake, was in satisfactory condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane on Tuesday.
Gordon gets serious
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Jeff Gordon was sliding all over the track those final 10 laps, doing everything he could to hold off five-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson.
Jaguars release veteran QB Garrard
The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran quarterback David Garrard on Tuesday, a stunning move that will save the franchise $9 million this season.
Gunman kills four at Nevada restaurant
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A gunman wielding an AK-47 opened fire on a table of uniformed National Guard members at an IHOP restaurant on Tuesday in an outburst of violence that killed five people, wounded seven others and put Nevada's capital city on high alert.
Woman rescued after car rolls into creek
BURKE - A 60-year-old woman was rescued by passersby when her car crashed and overturned in a creek off Burke Road near Wallace Tuesday morning.
Fat: As an endocrine organ
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
For decades, scientists, nutritionists and health-care providers have believed that fat cells were just passive blobs that hung out in places we don't want it and did nothing more than store energy. They also believed it wore down the body by placing a burden on it with extra weight. New research forced them to alter their view when it was found that fat is extraordinarily dynamic, very complex and influences a staggering array of crucial body functions.
New NIC boathouse can stay put
County OKs variance for expanded building
Storage space for every vessel, and room to expand boating programs.
Grizzly shooting charges dismissed
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho has announced that it is dismissing the pending misdemeanor criminal charge against Jeremy M. Hill for the killing of a grizzly bear on his Porthill property on May 8.
Restaurants want food stamp action
USA Today reports that a fast-food conglomerate is lobbying for restaurants in more states to be eligible to accept USDA food stamps.
Candidate filing deadline Friday
Friday is the filing deadline for both city and fire district candidates in the Nov. 8 election to have their name on the ballot.
Holy Roller Tattoo
Legals September 7, 2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE: The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814, on 12/05/2011 at 10:00 AM, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 07/26/2007 as Instrument Number 2112567000, and executed by MATTHEW D. COLVARD AND JENNIFER L. COLVARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Beneficiary, to RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., the Current Trustee of record, covering the following real property located in Kootenai County, State of Idaho. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF KOOTENA I, STATE OF IDAHO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, BLOCK A, HUSBA ND ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "F" OF PLATS A T PAGE 245, RECORDS OF KOOTENA I COUNTY, IDAHO. BEING THAT PARC EL OF LAND TO MATTHEW D. COLVARD AND JENNIFER L. COLVARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE FROM ROBERT A. EARLE, JR. AND BROMBY L. EARLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE BY THAT DEED DATED 7/14/2003 AND RECORDED 7/21/2003 INS TRUMENT NUMBER 1815211 OF THE KOOTENA I COUNTY, IDAHO PUBLIC REGIS TRY. 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, 7899 WEST BOBS ROAD, Rathdrum, ID, 83858 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 04/01/2010 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 7.250 % 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 $350,456.91, 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: 07/27/2011, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94, SIMI VALLEY, CA 80028-1821, PHONE: (800) 281-8219. TS # 11-0058713 FEI # 1006.140708 Legal 3515 August 17, 24, 31, 2011 September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6
Dorothy F. 'Dee' Payne, 55
Dee passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. She was born in Weiser, but grew up in Sandpoint. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Roxie Critchell; her twin sister Vicky; and two grandchildren, Lacey and Caleb. She is survived by her husband, Steven Payne; three daughters, Melissa (Russ) Giles, Amy (Bret) Samms and Tara Maurer; and her three grandsons, Jacob Maurer and Michael and Matthew Samms.
OBAMA: America's favorite scapegoat
Every time a negative event occurs, you can bet that some conservative publication, talk show or email chain will blame the president for that event. Whether it's something as cut and dried as a flood or something as complex as a bond haircut in Europe, Obama will take some part of the blame.
CROSSING: Less danger, more drama
I also live near the intersection of Lancaster Road and Government Way (letter of Aug. 28) and I see nothing any more dangerous at this particular intersection than any other.
MEALS: Raises go wrong way
It is pretty sad when the commissioners can give employees a big raise and then cut the Meals on Wheels for the poor elderly in our community. Where is the justice in that?
BEAR: Killing just isn't right
The newspaper and blog accounts of the grizzly bear shooting in Boundary County are obviously biased in favor of the shooter, Jeremy Hill.
MEALS: Food for official thought
No money for senior Meals on Wheels? How do you elected officials sleep at night? There is money for ANOTHER dog park, there are millions of dollars available for the McEuen project, there is money to buy land and build a replacement baseball park and boat ramp, there is money for a boat trailer parking lot at Carlin Bay, and there is money for pay raises. What is next, parking meters in handicapped parking spaces?
SPIRIT: Story ignored positives
We were very offended by the front page of The Press on Sept. 1 concerning Governor Butch Otter's visit to Spirit Lake on Aug. 31. The wolf protesters did not "Snap Up the Spotlight" as the paper stated. It was a very quiet, orderly demonstration put on by the wolf advocates. They were in one small section of the park and received only minimal contact with the public.
William Robert Fenton, 21
William Robert Fenton, of Coeur d'Alene, died in his sleep of unknown causes while in Spokane. He was 21 years and 10 days old.
Gwendolyn A. Foster, 92
Our beloved mother, grandmother and wife, Gwendolyn A. Foster, passed away Sept. 4, 2011, with her family at her side. Gwen was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Belfield, N.D.
MEALS: County without a heart
I read the article about the county refusing to help fund Meals on Wheels. I was dismayed, then ABSOLUTELY outraged when I read the letter that was sent to the Kootenai County seniors.
4-H: Performance one for the ages
If you missed the drill team "Rolling Thunder" at the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo on Aug. 28, you missed a real treat. They can't learn that kind of horsemanship at the Kroc Center.
Evan Micheal DeShazer, 5
EGGS: Consumers, munch on this
Do you wonder when you buy eggs how small they are actually? They should be sized under law.
Arlene Kay Hovingh, 55
Arlene Kay Hovingh joined her beloved mother, Lois Hovingh, in the kingdom of God on Monday, Sept. 1, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her dearly loved children Melissa Michelle Purdie, 28, and Jackson James Purdie, 25; grandson Shayden; twin sister Marlene; father James Hovingh; and two brothers. She will also be missed by many friends and loved ones.
GOP: 'Reckless' shot at Medicare
I am writing to express my deep concern about House Republicans' vote to end Medicare and cut benefits that hardworking seniors have earned.
Donald E. Birkett, 85
Donald passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. He was born Jan. 26, 1926, to Arthur and Louise (Toll) Birkett. He was raised in Newport, Ky., and went into the Navy at age 17.
McEUEN: Last word from a first-timer
First time commenter! I guess I'm officially "older" now that I'm pushing 65 and in need of complaining.
Stanley Hallman Allen, 95
Stanley Hallman Allen, 95, departed this earthly life in Coeur d'Alene on Sept. 2, 2011, to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. His beloved wife of 17 years, Beverly Bobbitt Allen, was at his side. Born May 4, 1916, on a 400-acre homestead in Hay Creek, Jefferson County, Ore., Stanley was the youngest of three children.
FARRAGUT: Ode to its reunions
My husband was one of the fellows who began his service at Farragut Naval Training Station in the 1940s. We have returned there several times for the reunions - held the first weekend after Labor Day. Three years ago, having moved to Boise, we came up there for that reunion, at which it appeared 200 or so men had returned.
Wild cats spotted near BSU
BOISE (AP) - A bobcat was spotted on the Boise State University campus Sunday night and early Monday morning, a university spokesman says.
Trumbo, Wells homer as Angels thump M's
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The only time Dan Haren isn't thinking about catching the Texas Rangers in the AL West race is when he's pitching. And that focus has enabled the Los Angeles Angels to stay in the hunt after a sluggish start to the season.
Sports Briefs September 6, 2011
NASCAR waits while storms move through Atlanta
The Front Row with Jim Litke September 6, 2011
Indianapolis you were warned
Indianapolis, you were warned.
Irish still trying to find starter at QB
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Here are two things Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly never expected to be doing on the first Sunday of the new season.
Workshop navigates through grief
Grief: everyone experiences it. While the word is more often used following a death, people grieve many kinds of loss: the end of a relationship; the loss of a job, limb, or health; a newly empty nest; even the loss of a dream can cause lasting grief.
Home on the range
Porters keep it all in the family at Avondale
HAYDEN LAKE - For as long as Dan Porter has been the head professional at Avondale Golf Club in Hayden Lake, he has been able to keep his work and family well within his range.
Candidates claim Tea Party banner
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Pledging fidelity to the Constitution and vowing to carry the tea party's priorities to the White House, the Republicans chasing the GOP's presidential nomination pitched themselves Monday to their party's libertarian activists as the strongest candidates to roll back four years of President Barack Obama's tenure.
60 years, no joke
Dave, Mariann Larson say laughter helped their marriage last
HAYDEN - Sixty years together? No big deal, says Mariann Larson.
Seattle with health questions nearing opener
NFL notes
Two of Seattle's biggest offseason acquisitions aren't even certain to be ready for the season opener Sunday in San Francisco.
Fister fans 13 in Tigers' win
Man wanted in Idaho woman's death found in Oregon
BOISE (AP) - Authorities say they have arrested a man who was being sought in the death of a former landlady in Idaho and held a couple at gunpoint in Oregon.
Many workers stuck with part-time
WASHINGTON - The job market is even worse than the 9.1 percent unemployment rate suggests.
Wildfire destroys hundreds of homes
BASTROP, Texas - A roaring wildfire raced through rain-starved farm and ranchland in Central Texas on Monday, destroying nearly 500 homes during a rapid advance that was fanned in part by howling winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.
Serena, Djokovic make quarters at US Open
NEW YORK - Serena Williams fought off the wind, along with brief flurries of effectiveness from her opponent, to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Monday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Ana Ivanovic.
Cubs fans worry about losing ...
... a longtime Wrigley Field beer: Old Style
CHICAGO - Tim Fleming and Jennifer Miller took the plastic cups of Old Style from the Wrigley Field vendor, then tapped the beers together as if making a champagne toast.
Local band earns big gig
Goodnight Venus has date at Bing Crosby Theater
COEUR d'ALENE - It could be the big break every little band dreams about.
Host gone, telethon goes on
Lewis absent, but MDA event brings in more
LAS VEGAS - Even without Jerry Lewis, the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon posted its best gain since the recession started, though the program's longtime host was on the minds of many during the 46th annual fundraiser.
Don't blink
Spirit Lake's 'second-shortest' parade continues to pull in crowds
SPIRIT LAKE - It didn't take Ed Hornby long to review Spirit Lake's Labor Day parade.
Teen finds scientific equipment hanging in a tree
Weather balloon lands in Kootenai
KOOTENAI - If you've ever wondered how the National Weather Service conducts upper-air weather observations, a Bonner County teen's discovery sheds some light.
Chip Shots September 6, 2011
Chamber spells out its own job agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - Putting a business imprint on the debate over jobs, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Monday issued an open letter to Congress and to the White House calling for a series of measures designed to increase employment, including greater oil drilling, quicker road and bridge construction and temporary corporate tax breaks.
Carousel open house scheduled
Fundraising will start once facility's location is decided
COEUR d'ALENE - An open house for Coeur d'Alene's historic ride will welcome the ponies home.
They're all ears
VFW free corn still a tradition at Spirit Lake's Labor Day
SPIRIT LAKE - Come Labor Day, in Spirit Lake, and you know where to find Jerry Millsap.
Alan Robert Mallory, 65
The Mallory family is sad to announce the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather after a valiant decade long battle with cancer. Alan was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Kingston woman wins $100K Big Winner
Cynthia Sawyer got a surprise while playing her Idaho Lottery $100,000 Big Winner Scratch GameTM from Barney's Harvest Food in Pinehurst last Saturday while shopping for her weekly groceries.
Girl in Fernan accident improves
River Deshazer, the 1-year-old Coeur d'Alene girl injured on Aug. 28 when the vehicle she was in slid into Fernan Lake, has improved and is in satisfactory condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane today.
Poll: Fair's freak shows incite some ire
Officials from the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo already know visitors are divided when it comes to sideshows like this year's World's Smallest Woman.
Will you vote in your city's elections this fall?
Lake Cd'A drawdown begins
POST FALLS - Avista is beginning its annual fall drawdown of Lake Coeur d'Alene today.
Monday, September 5
Mister Gardener
jerry Sorbel, 80, has maintaining the plants, trees and flowers in his Coeur d'Alene backyard down to a science
Just ask Jerry Sorbel to venture out on his lawn, and he'll start up right away.
10 years later, Patriot Act vote still defines Otter
Governor, then a congressman, was among 3 Republicans who cast a 'no' vote
BOISE - Despite nearly 30 years in government, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter in many ways has come to be defined by a single vote he cast on Oct. 24, 2001.
Library's book club is member-driven
COEUR d'ALENE - Approaching the end of its second year, the Pageturners Library Book Club is organized and conducted by its members rather than by the staff at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library. But every time it meets, the club adds to the resources the library can offer its patrons.
Gutierrez likely done for season
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Franklin Gutierrez's year just took another turn for the worse. The 28-year-old center fielder is likely finished for the season.
Nadal wins, but is in pain afterward
NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal rolled his head back, squeezed his eyes shut, covered his contorted face with his left arm and leaned awkwardly in the leather chair used by players during U.S. Open news conferences.
Power nabs 6th win of year
Auto racing roundup
Lee drenches Gulf Coast, could cause inland floods
SAUCIER, Miss. - Tropical Storm Lee dumped more than a foot of rain in New Orleans and spun off tornadoes elsewhere Sunday as its center came ashore in a slow crawl north that raised fears of inland flash flooding in the Deep South and beyond.
Warrants September 5, 2011
Holmes seeks second term as Rathdrum mayor
Believes record, experience give him edge to lead city
RATHDRUM - Vic Holmes wants to be the answer to the question, "who was the last Rathdrum mayor to serve two full terms?"
The show still goes on
Cd'A Summer Theatre has many more performances planned
COEUR d'ALENE - Its regular summer season ended on a high note in August, but the show is far from over in 2011 for Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre.
Valentine leads women
NIC soccer
Firing for food
Turkey shoot at Cabela's will benefit local food banks
Kelly Dionne was shooting targets at Cabela's when the idea popped into his mind.
New heartbeat
Year 2 of Carroll brings plenty of changes for Seahawks
SEATTLE - They became the faces everyone in Seattle recognized, the spokesmen for the franchise and the two players fans connected with quickest.
Worst natural disaster ever in Vermont; all-time record heat persists in Texas
Weather Gems
The flooding from Hurricane Irene's remnants in Vermont was the worst since 1927. As much as 11 inches of rain fell on the Green Mountain State, where my wife Sharon and I lived from 1995 to 2003.
Local / Idaho briefs September 5, 2011
The Front Row with Ralph Russo September 5, 2011
Another year of Boise State debate begins
The first college football Saturday of the year was not even a day old and Boise State had already ensured that yet another season would be dominated by bickering about the Broncos.
Legals September 5, 2011
Loan No. xxxxxx9264 T.S. No. 1332784-09 Parcel No. 53n04w15000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On November 29, 2011, at the hour of 11:00am, of said day, at In the lobby of pioneer title company of kootenai county,, 100 Wallace Ave, Coeur D'alene, Idaho, First American Title Insurance Company, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check drawn on a State or National Bank, a check drawn by a State or Federal Credit Union, or a check drawn by a State or Federal Savings and Loan Association, Savings Association, or Savings Bank, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, state of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: The north half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 21, township 53 north, range 4 west, boise meridian, Kootenai county, idaho. Commonly known as 27985 N Marsili Rd Spirit Lake Id 83869. 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 Laren Jones and Linda Jones, Husband And Wife as Grantor, to Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation, A Delaware Corporation, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Wachovia Mortgage, Fsb, Its Successors and/or Assignees as Beneficiary, recorded March 03, 2008, as Instrument No. 2147407000, 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, 2011 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 $193,831.54, 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: July 28, 2011 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company. R-388045 Legal 3454 August 15, 22, 29, 2011 September 5, 2011
Sunday, September 4
BUDGET: Welcome to COLAgate
Hats off to our good Samaritan "whistleblower," Mike Patrick and The Press staff, for shining a bright light on COLAgate ... the half truths told by city staff and council regarding city employee pay increases over the last two fiscal years.
RANGE: Judge misses the mark
After Idaho Fish and Game fully complied with a court order to improve the Farragut shooting range, our "less than well informed" judge Mitchell continues to stand in the way of re-opening the range. I don't understand his reasoning. Well-informed people have given the range "high marks" for design and safety. Mrs. Hom-Holders reasoning is completely bogus and without substance. There is no reason to delay the opening except for the Mitchell decision. I hope the decision is appealed to a more well informed authority.
GRIZZLY: Battle of two towns
When I read that a man from Porthill had shot and killed a grizzly bear, I felt I knew what is driving this story.
ADJUSTMENTS: Orwell, Cd'A merge
Sixty-six years later and nothing's changed.
UNIONS: Hoping for better 2012
2011 marks a tumultuous year for workers' rights. With millions of Americans struggling just to make ends meet, our leaders should be protecting the workplace rights that made our communities and our economy strong, not tearing them down.
PHOTO: Shows irresponsibility
I am a man in my mid-70s and have been over half of the world and seen many things. I have visited zoos and parks in Seattle, San Diego, Stockton, Calif., Minot, N.D., and other places. In all my years I have NEVER seen what I did a few days ago in The Press.
FEDS: When less is more
I'm really getting tired of people asking the same silly question over and over: Who's going to pay for it? Bob Thomas' Aug. 31 letter, wonders who's going to pay for Hurricane Irene damages unless we raise taxes.
ADS: Spare us the pornography
I was about to send you a letter thanking you for censoring the Stateline/KonTiki ads, but I opened the paper Wednesday morning and was slapped in the face not once but twice.
PROMISE: We'll be back, families
Thank you for your recent coverage of Family Promise. I want to stress that we are not going away, we are taking a hiatus from services to strengthen our funding. Winter is coming. We are the only shelter that is designed for children and their families in North Idaho. Our emergency services must be present in North Idaho.
FREAKS: Just don't look, folks
What in the name of God is wrong with you people? A side or freak show is part of the carnival. If you don't want to see it, don't pay your money and don't look.
Men, women open season with victories at Cardinal Classic
Gibson to pay ex $750K to settle legal fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mel Gibson will pay $750,000 to his ex-girlfriend and continue to provide housing and financial support for their young daughter to resolve a bitter legal fight that followed sexist, racist rants attributed to the actor.
Calm before autumn storm
This holiday weekend breather is much more than a nod to the important role private-sector unions once played in America.
Dynamic design for your Web pages
Ask The Propellorheads
Community Thanks September 4, 2011
Back to school
With classes starting Tuesday, rules getting more rigid
COEUR d'ALENE - No revealing clothing. No kissing or cuddling in the hallways, and no swearing.
Feed your Thrift Addiction
Business Bits
A combination of stuff from every yard/garage sale you've ever been at is gathered into single stores. Thrift Addiction Too opened this past week at 3650 Government Way (Northgate Mall, behind Rockin' Robin Cafe). It joins Thrift Addiction, which had been the Leftovers store in Post Falls and moved to Bowdish at Sprague in Spokane.
Northwest Notes Sept. 4, 2011
Vikings win easily at The Clink
But players, coaches not happy after victory at Seahawks stadium
SEATTLE - The Coeur d'Alene Vikings racked up 32 points. The starting defense yielded only eight.
Jerry Lewis: MIA at this year's MDA Telethon
Comedian no longer involved in program, now only six hours long
NEW YORK - No one would sniff at all the dollars Jerry Lewis raised for muscular dystrophy: a couple of billion during his 45-year reign as host of the MDA Telethon.
What can my son expect from PKD?
The painful, public journey of the 9/11 families
NEW YORK - In some of the nation's most wounded days, it became a deeply personal, wrenchingly public and wholly uncharted identity: "Sept. 11 family member."
New York, USA; Post-9/11 decline and rebirth
For Kevin Wolford, the last decade has been a descent from security to loss. Once steadily employed as a roofer in a booming area of Florida, now his unemployment checks are gone, and he's used up most of his savings and his 401k. He and his wife are separated, partly because of finances.
M's muster only 3 hits at Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Brandon McCarthy pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in more than two years, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
Post Falls woman dies in I-90 crash
A 21-year-old Post Falls woman was killed in a car crash early Saturday.
Man vs. Bear
Grizzly population on rise in Selkirk Mountains, sifting into areas also inhabited by humans
PORTHILL - As recently as 100 years ago, grizzly bears ranged the flat and green Kootenai River valley floor each spring.
Redbox's golden opportunity
Higher Netflix prices position movie rental company to make gains
SAN FRANCISCO - Netflix is giving Redbox a golden opportunity to gain some ground.
All Olympic events will be shown live in some form on NBC
NEW YORK (AP) - NBC's Olympic coverage in London will look very familiar, with one major twist.
Playing up strengths is key to success
I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of people over the years. I always ask them two questions: What do you like to do? What are your strengths? Most have a good idea of what they like to do, but you wouldn't believe how many people don't understand their own strengths.
August performance exceeds expectations
With all the bad news about it is easy to be affected. It seems though that there are plenty of folks who see opportunity and are prepared to answer when it knocks. With loans for residential real estate still below 4 percent and housing prices near 2003 prices many folks are grabbing up bargains. Although the year to date statistic analysis is not complete through August, a cursory review of our residential numbers is encouraging to say the least. Our search revealed that last year we sold 235 homes during the month, but this year we closed 315 sales for an increase of 25 percent! That is a welcome bright spot for Realtors and home sellers alike.
What's in a name?
Charlotte Bronte wrote, in the stunning forward to the classic novel, Jane Eyre, that "self-righteousness is not religion... To pluck the mask from the face of the Pharisee, is not to lift an impious hand to the Crown of Thorns." She was speaking of the dichotomy she witnessed when her work was praised while it was attributed to her male moniker, Currer Bell, and the criticism she received upon revealing that she was a woman. The message of her book became overshadowed by the fact that she was a woman. Her terse retort, much like her words more broadly, rings just as true today as they ever have: We are too quick to make decisions based on title alone.
Stolen bike story tugs at community's heart
Boy receives replacement ride - and much more - as many offer to help
COEUR d'ALENE - Kristian Parrett was a wanted boy Saturday morning.
Bill Hill: From dish washer to chef
IN PERSON
It was 24 years ago when Bill Hill walked through the doors of The Coeur d'Alene Resort.
Lobbestael comes off bench to lead WSU
Cougars lose starting quarterback Tuel after fracturing left clavicle
PULLMAN - Backup quarterback Marshall Lobbestael rescued Washington State twice on Saturday.
Milestone Announcements September 4, 2011
Indians win finale, miss playoffs
SPOKANE - Yefry Castillo hit a two-run double in the sixth inning as the Spokane Indians beat the Everett Aquasox 4-2 on Saturday in the Northwest League finale for both teams in front of 6,349 at Avista Stadium on Saturday.
Late summer is upon us
My Garden Path
I don't know about you, but I'm in complete shock. How can it already be Labor Day? We must have had a really enjoyable summer considering the old saying, "time flies when you're having fun."
Living with grizzlies brings conflict
Debra Halloway was on a Sunday evening bicycle ride through a subdivision south of Driggs last month when she heard a crash in the sagebrush on the side of the road.
Boise statement
Broncos off and running with season-opening win over Bulldogs
ATLANTA - As Boise State celebrated yet another opening victory over a marquee opponent, a blue-clad fan wandered through the mostly empty stands at the Georgia Dome, screaming to no one in particular.
35,000 worldwide convicted for terror
Logan sparks Bulldog boys
Serena, Djokovic, Federer, Fish advance
NEW YORK - If anyone still harbored any doubts about whether Serena Williams is back at her best, she put on a pretty persuasive performance during the first 17 minutes of her third-round match Saturday at the U.S. Open.
Eastern pushes Huskies to limit
Victory not sealed for UW until Trufant's late interception
SEATTLE - Growing up, Desmond Trufant made frequent trips to little Cheney, Wash., to watch his brother Isaiah play defensive back for Eastern Washington.
Saturday, September 3
Indians lose, can still reach playoffs
SPOKANE - Mario Vepez went 4 for 5 with three RBIs and two runs scored as the Everett Aquasox defeated the Spokane Indians 7-5 in front of 4,922 at Avista Stadium in a Northwest League baseball game on Friday.
KTEC deed is done
Business leaders sign campus property over to three school districts
POST FALLS - With building set to begin next month on the Kootenai Technical Education Campus high school, business leaders involved in the project gathered Friday in Post Falls to celebrate another milestone.
Police put squeeze on alleged snake biter
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A snake bite in a north Sacramento neighborhood left the victim seriously hurt, but the injured party isn't whom you'd expect.
Cooper's 3 TDs lead Lakeland
Grizzly captured, but link to death unknown
BILLINGS, Mont. - Yellowstone National Park officials captured a grizzly bear Friday near the site of a fatal attack, but they were not sure whether it is the bruin responsible for a Michigan hiker's death last week, a park spokesman said.
Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County programs scheduled to start in Cd'A
The Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County will begin running after-school programs at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities. Cost is $20 per child for the entire school year. This opportunity was made possible by a 5-year donation from BERG Companies and partnership with the Coeur d'Alene School District.
Cards start 1-1 at Salt Lake tourney
SALT LAKE CITY - The 17th-ranked North Idaho College volleyball team split a pair of matches Friday on the opening day of the Salt Lake Community College tournament.
Harassment hearing to start
Cd'A man could face up to life in prison with previous record
COEUR d'ALENE - The preliminary hearing for an alleged Aryan facing up to life in prison on a malicious harassment - or hate crime - charge begins next week.
Pitching woes continue for Mariners' Vargas
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Seattle Mariners pitcher Jason Vargas has about five starts left this season. If he's lucky, none of them will be against Oakland.
Raider fans are the problem
I possessed 49er season tickets for 35 years, prior to moving to Northern Idaho. The problem with violence of fans is escalated anytime the Raiders play. Each year the Niners play the Raiders in preseason, probably as a cost savings to save on transportation. Unfortunately many Raider fans are from lower economic backgrounds and can only purchase preseason tickets that season ticket holders do not want. Raider fans have a mystique of rowdiness, drunkeness etc. that they try to live up to whether the game is in Oakland or Candlestick.
New camp? Take a look
Proposed new site for Camp Easton finally revealed
COEUR d'ALENE - Folks now have a chance to see Camp Easton's possible new home, if the current site for the Boy Scouts camp is sold to a luxury home developer.
Records September 3, 2011
Dream come true stolen away
Cd'A boy works to buy bike, only to be robbed later that afternoon
COEUR d'ALENE - If you put one of those cartoon thought bubbles over the head of Kristian Parrett this summer, therein would have floated a bicycle.
Counterfeit bill passed at Starbucks
COEUR d'ALENE - He was tall and shifty, so really, what else can you expect?
The Front Row with JASON ELLIOTT Sept. 3, 2011
Broken and not fixing the problem
In Jack We Trust.
Post Falls picks off Lake City
Trojans beat Timberwolves for first time since 2004
COEUR d'ALENE - Johnny Haskew missed the third quarter and part of the fourth because his legs were cramping up.
Beachgoers beware
High surf continues to pound California coast
LOS ANGELES - High surf will pound California beaches into the Labor Day weekend, forecasters warned Friday, and crowds celebrating the last summer holiday were urged to watch out for dangerous rip currents.
Obama yields on smog rule
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a dramatic reversal, President Barack Obama on Friday scrubbed a clean-air regulation that aimed to reduce health-threatening smog, yielding to bitterly protesting businesses and congressional Republicans who complained the rule would kill jobs in America's ailing economy.
Hiring standstill points to growing recession risk
WASHINGTON - Employers added no jobs in August - an alarming setback for the economy that renewed fears of another recession and raised pressure on Washington to end the hiring standstill.
Milfoil treatment planned
SANDPOINT - A contractor working for the Idaho State Department of Lands is scheduled to treat a 33-acre Eurasian milfoil infestation at Lake Pend Oreille's Ellisport Bay on Thursday.
Seahawks offense shows spark in preseason finale
SEATTLE (AP) - Terrelle Pryor's night consisted of holding a clipboard, with an earpiece hooked to his left ear and a football tucked under his left arm.
Senior meals? No deals
Kootenai County considers cutting senior center support
COEUR d'ALENE - The wheels might be coming off mobile meal-delivery programs in Kootenai County.
Rate hearings scheduled Sept. 13 in Coeur d'Alene
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will conduct hearings in Coeur d'Alene on Sept. 13 regarding a proposed settlement of the Avista Utilities rate case that, if approved, will result in a net decrease in customer bills.
Movers and Shakers September 3, 2011
Local Briefs September 3, 2011
KVNI dons ESPN helmet
Radio station to abandon doo-wop and oldies format
COEUR d'ALENE - Starting Tuesday, local radio station KVNI is bulking up on a powerful sports diet.
Spirit of Helping
Crapo honors ElderHelp for volunteer work
COEUR d'ALENE - There are reasons Sen. Mike Crapo likes ElderHelp of North Idaho.
Bonner County, Spirit Lake Fire District reach accord
SANDPOINT - Bonner County has reached an accord with the Spirit Lake Fire District concerning emergency medical response in the southwestern portion of the county.
Legals September 3, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Loan No.0999611304 T.S. No. 201100103-33991 On 11/21/2011 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 Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services, 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 Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 48 North, Range 2 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 21255 Killarney Lake Road, Cataldo, Idaho 83810 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 Lowell Zane Kelly, an unmarried man, who acquired title as, LZane Kelly, an unmarried 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 11/20/2007 and recorded on 12/13/2007, as Instrument No. 2135939000, 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 11/20/2007. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of 539.89, due per month for the months of 8/15/2010 through 7/1/2011, 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 $149,925.54, plus accrued interest at the rate of 4.24% per annum from 07/15/2010. 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: 07/06/2011 Pioneer Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender , Trustee Services By: Kara Lansberry, Assistant Trustee Officer ASAP# 4041506 Legal 3422 August 13, 20, 27, 2011 September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2
KHS: Organization going to the dogs
Recently, Coeur d'Alene received the prestigious title of Dog Town USA - but not all is well in paradise. Let's look at the Kootenai Humane Society (KHS), where volunteer dog walkers have experienced a realm of emotions over the past year. Without a doubt our main motivation is the dogs - we've walked miles in snow, rain, wind and summer heat for that reason and are elated yet full of tears when one of our pals finds a home.
CHARGES: They don't add up
Why does a verbal altercation warrant such a charge? The story of Mr. Diekhoff being arrested for felony malicious harassment does not sit well with me, for several reasons. One of the requirements for such a charge is that there is reasonable cause to believe that the acts (carry out threat) will occur. Although there was no description of the alleged victim's (Mr. Lee which was reported in another news outlet) physical stature, given his description of Mr. Diekhoff as "short, fat and bald" does not sound like Mr. Lee was too worried about him. The story describes the "victim" retrieving a baseball bat. Maybe it is just me, but does that sound like "victim?" The story then has Mr. Lee returning to confront Mr. Diekhoff. Again, where is the "victim?"
Laura Collins, 87
Laura Collins passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. She was born March 11, 1924, to John and Laura (Ulland) Nobs in Coeur d'Alene.
PRESS: Spare painful details
I have two (2) simple questions: Why is it OK for Fresh Start to release information on services provided to the Deshazer family? Whatever happened to client confidentiality? Shame on you, Fresh Start.
PRESS: Have a heart for family
The article on the Deshazer family appeared to be cruel to this poor family at a time they need all the support they can get. (Press Aug. 30)
Mary Louise Kleeman, 86
Mary L. Kleeman passed away from natural causes at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane on Aug. 20, 2011. Her loving children, Bob Hunt, Linda Kelly and Nancy Kelly, held her hands through the night until God called her. She was born to Armer and Ruth (Starling) Barr on Sept. 20, 1921, in Parkersburg, W.Va.
HEISEY: Makes huge difference
I would like to comment on the story in Sunday's paper regarding Darryl Heisey. We recently moved here from California where there is nowhere anyone will help or is willing to help our veterans. Our son, David, found Darryl over the Internet and referred his dad to make an appointment and speak with Darryl. That was the best day for us, as Darryl was super great in everything he has done and is still doing to help my husband regain some dignity after serving three tours in Vietnam.
FAIR: This customer's unhappy
North Idaho Fair, who's running the show? When did the brain trust of the Idaho Fair decide that money was the fair's only concern, no longer family? Your actions show fair goers that the proud to be an Idahoan, an American with God at our side, is now a rally cry smoke screen for the real meaning of the fair. It's all about the bottom line, stupid.
PIG: Put fault where it lies
It deeply saddens me that someone did not have enough sense to secure a pig in the back of their vehicle before transporting it to the fair. So the pig falls from their vehicle and has to be butchered because it was so badly injured. Hopefully that was the only animal they own.
PRESS: Thanks on behalf of elderly
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has 13 new trainees, thanks to the unfailing support of The Press and, particularly, Editor Mike Patrick. As Volunteer Ombudsman Coordinator for the Area Agency of Aging of North Idaho, it's my responsibility to recruit and train the new volunteers. For the past four years, I have contacted Mike asking to print a series of articles as enticements to prospective volunteers. The readers of The Press have been our primary source of volunteers.
HEISEY: A hero in his own right
The Sunday article on Darryl Heisey, County Veteran Services Officer was just great. The office that Darryl supervises brings millions of dollars into this county yearly. Veterans disability payments, home loans, war time pensions, the GI Bill and other programs boost the per capita income of this county. Many veterans and their widows receiving war time pensions and many veterans receiving disability would be on the county welfare roles, but are not due to VA benefits available to them. Many veterans requiring hospitalization have their bills paid by the VA and not the county, which is a tremendous savings to local taxpayers.
Patricia Ann Stewart, 68
Patricia passed away Sept. 1, 2011, at her cherished log cabin home in Post Falls. She was born May 12, 1943, in Bloomsburg, Pa., to Robert and Violet (Wirt) Hitchen.
Post Falls couple sues Kroc Center
Wife says she was tripped by employee, suffered injuries
COEUR d'ALENE - A husband and wife, both members of the Kroc Center, have filed a lawsuit against the owner of the popular recreation facility after the wife said she was tripped there and injured.
Life on an oil field 'man camp' - not for everyone
WILLISTON, N.D. - You can almost smell the opportunity along U.S. Highway 2. It oozes deep from the sloping North Dakota prairie where oil derricks and natural gas wells sprout among the drying rolls of hay.
Movers and Shakers September 2, 2011
Chief Allan receives Native
Traffic stop leads to gun possession arrest
A 20-year-old North Idaho man was arrested for carrying a concealed handgun without a permit, following a traffic stop in Hayden just after midnight Wednesday.
Writers Corner for September 2, 2011
SO-LONG LITTLE BUDDY
Help complete rink of dreams
When challenged, somehow, this community always meets the need.
Fall movie preview 2011
After a summer of sequels and 3D adventures, fall is finally here and moviegoers will be treated to... more sequels and 3D adventures.
Entertainment Calendar for September 2, 2011
Schedule of events for Sept. 2-9
Live Dj Music from Dj 4Shurtz: Baja Bargarita, Toro Viejo Mexican Restaurant 115 N. Second St. downtown, Coeur d’Alene. Music starts at 8.
Going purple for a cause
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network event is Sept. 10
COEUR d'ALENE - They hope to soon see a tide of bicyclists wearing purple and coasting along the Centennial Trail from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene.
Chili Cook-off and Salsa Contest set for Sept. 10
COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge 1254 is hosting its annual Chili Cook-off and Salsa Contest fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.
Commissioners consider health care benefits changes
COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai County commissioners say they might reconsider proposed benefits changes that have garnered employees' concern.
Crapo tackles nation's debt
Senator: Higher taxes not needed to fix economy
COEUR d'ALENE - The nation's debt crisis can be turned around by controlling government spending and by increasing federal revenue with tax reform rather than increasing taxes, says Sen. Mike Crapo.
Bowled over
Vandals struggle on both sides of ball in season-opening defeat
MOSCOW - Tracy Carter sat on the 25-yard line by himself for a moment late in the first half, after the Idaho sophomore got rocked once again while returning a kickoff.
Seeing if it floats Pond cleaning from above
Kootenai Environmental Alliance tries new water treatment method
HAYDEN - Paying no heed to splashing mud, volunteers heaved rolls of mulch onto the square bobbing in the pond by Hayden Lake.
Webster's late goal helps T-Wolves earn tie with Trojans
GIRLS SOCCER
Sayler announces run for Coeur d'Alene City Council
COEUR d'ALENE - Former four-term state representative George Sayler announced his run for Coeur d'Alene City Council on Thursday, saying his desire to serve the community is as strong now as it was during his eight-year stay in the Idaho Legislature.
Fall Fest Celebration this weekend at Schweitzer
SANDPOINT - Schweitzer Mountain Resort will be hopping with events this Labor Day Weekend.
Serena makes quick work of Krajicek
NEW YORK (AP) - Neither her words nor her play indicated that Serena Williams was distracted one bit Thursday at the U.S. Open.
Lake City sophomore nose guard stands out
Sophomore Gavan Rosteck made an immediate impact in his first varsity game last Friday for Lake City in its 46-21 victory over Lakeland in the season opener for both teams.
M's fail to take advantage of Santana's 7 walks
SEATTLE (AP) - Torii Hunter and Howie Kendrick homered for the Los Angeles Angels to help a wild Ervin Santana overcome seven walks Thursday night in a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Commissioners defend raises
County elected officials' letter questioned pay hikes of 7 to 17 percent
COEUR d'ALENE - Despite criticism from other Kootenai County elected officials, the county commissioners say they are justified in some recent employee raises.
Panabaker seeks second stint as Hayden mayor
Hayden City Councilmember Dick Panabaker, who was mayor of the city for six years, said Thursday he's again seeking the city's top elected position.
There's 'something in the woods'
Couple 'still learning' after four decades of tree farming
WOLF LODGE - Steve and Janet Funk won't sugarcoat it. Managing a tree farm will not make you rich.
Petition to save trees is online
COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai Environmental Alliance petition to save the dike road trees has gone online.
Cd'A Symphony to perform free Labor Day Concert
The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra is performing a free Labor Day Concert in the Park on Sept. 5 beginning at 1 p.m. at City Park in the Rotary Bandshell.
Missing man's body found
COEUR d'ALENE - The body of the Coeur d'Alene man who fell from the back of a boat Tuesday night on Lake Coeur d'Alene between Carlin Bay and Crescent Bay was found, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Taxpayers aren't allcreated equal
The Press ran an editorial Aug. 26 that, not to put too fine a point on it, pissed me off. Two of the points made by Mr. Risch, that the Press clearly agreed with, are these: (1) Government spending is out of control and we need a balanced budget amendment to address this, and (2) that 50 percent of Americans (actually, it's 46 percent according to the Tax Policy Center's study) pay no taxes and that's an unreasonable burden on the few Americans who do pay taxes.
McEuen: Clearing up misleading statements
Opinion by TINA JOHNSON
Legals September 2, 2011
Loan No. xxxxxx8187 T.S. No. 1332283-09 Parcel No. h-7500-006-006-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On November 22, 2011, at the hour of 11:00am, of said day, at In the lobby of pioneer title company of kootenai county,, 100 Wallace Ave, Coeur D'alene, Idaho, Pioneer Title Company of Ada County, 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 6, rosenberger subdivision, according to the plat recorded in book i of plats, page 389, records of Kootenai county, idaho. Commonly known as 11459 N Drover Drive Hayden Id 83835. 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 Roger Lee Stewart and Mary Patricia Stewart Husband And Wife as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of National City Mortgage Co Dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company as Beneficiary, recorded January 03, 2005, as Instrument No. 1922131, 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 april 1, 2011 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 $278,250.40, 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 Title Company of Ada County 8151 W. Rifleman Street Boise Id 83704 (888)342-2510 Dated: July 21, 2011 Signature/By Pioneer Title Company of Ada County Dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services. R-387475 Legal 3386 August 12, 19, 26, 2011 September 2, 2011
Thursday, September 1
George Wayne Tucker, 65
George Wayne Tucker, 65, passed away Aug. 19, 2011, in Spokane at Sacred Heart Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease.
Borshiem sets Cd'A career scoring record
COEUR d'ALENE - Adam Borshiem scored on an assist from Adam Garman in the 44th minute to become Coeur d'Alene's all-time leading scorer as the Vikings defeated the Sandpoint Bulldogs 5-0 in a nonleague match on Wednesday.
National forest artist Myers remembered
Grady Myers wasn't like other artists.
The Front Row with MARK NELKE Sept. 1, 2011
The moving - or not - of state events
So much for the hubbub about the Boise-area high schools wanting to host all of the state 5A tournaments on a two-year trial basis starting next fall.
Think deep for kokanee these days
Fish Tips
If you're fishing for kokanee on Lake Coeur d'Alene, think deep, says Steve Holweg of Cabela's.
Comment period extended for winter lake plan
SANDPOINT - The public comment period has been extended on a controversial proposal to strategically store and release water in Lake Pend Oreille during the winter to meet power needs.
It's up to us to toughen animal abuse laws
You should care about the issue, whether you like animals or not
Outdoors briefs for September 1, 2011
Birds of Prey to hold benefit
Busy holiday weekend planned
Spirit Lake, St. Maries holding Labor Day events
Spirit Lake and St. Maries are planning activities for Labor Day weekend.
Spirit Lake approves budget
Maintenance job added; Grants to fund projects
SPIRIT LAKE - The Spirit Lake City Council approved a fiscal 2012 city budget of $2.18 million on Tuesday night.
Grant seeks sixth term on Post Falls council
POST FALLS - Scott Grant will seek a sixth term on the Post Falls City Council in November.
Commandments make a move
Marble block now sits at the Veterans Plaza
The commandments aren't gone.
In the pros/summer ball/at college Sept. 1, 2011
Statistics are through Tuesday
Wolf snaps up spotlight
Protestors, citizens come out for Gov. Otter's visit to Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE - The two sides stood apart in the drizzling rain, one holding signs protesting Idaho's second wolf hunt, the other the state's governor, about to honor Spirit Lake residents Rod and Nancy Erickson.
Prosecutor's office gets grant
The Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney's office has received a $494,410 grant aimed at helping local law enforcement agencies establish and enhance strategies to locate, arrest, and prosecute child sexual predators and exploiters,
The Pelican Briefly: What adventures await!
You never know what adventures await when you go out your front door. I planned to launch on Killarney Lake, paddle downriver to Rainy Hill boat ramp and meet up with the Coeur d'Alene Kayak Club before they left for Anderson Lake on Saturday, July 30.
Japan nuke holdout resolved to stay
TOMIOKA, Japan - Vines creep across Tomioka's empty streets, its prim gardens overgrown with waist-high weeds and meadow flowers. Dead cows rot where they were left to starve in their pens. Chicken coops writhe with maggots, a sickening stench hanging in the air.
TE Miller signing big following injury
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The offseason acquisition of Zach Miller is looming even larger for the Seattle Seahawks with John Carlson set to go on injured reserve with a torn labrum.
Crapo leads charge vs. teen violence
He's done it again.
World / Nation Briefs September 1, 2011
U.S.: Pakistani fertilizer used in Afghan bombs
Sandpoint police take Segways for a spin
SANDPOINT - Municipal officers Kathy Hughes and Scott Murphey earned some serious attention Aug. 25 while testing out some new wheels.
Records September 1, 2011
CRIME REPORTS
Half of Americans drink daily soda, sweet beverage
ATLANTA - Half of Americans drink a soda or sugary beverage each day - and some are downing a lot.
United Way makes a 'Community Impact'
Organization dispersed $200,000 in grants to local nonprofit groups
COEUR d'ALENE - Carolyn Shewfelt, manager of the Community Action Partnership food bank in Coeur d'Alene, closed her eyes and uttered a huge sigh of relief.
Obama to speak on jobs
President yields to Boehner request on speech's timing
WASHINGTON - In a retreat after an hours-long test of wills Wednesday, President Barack Obama agreed to deliver an address on jobs and the economy to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 8, yielding to House Speaker John Boehner, who had balked at Obama's request for a Sept. 7 speech.
Northwest Notes Sept. 1, 2011
Bonners Ferry football coach
Vandals kick off season tonight
It was late December of 2009 when Idaho pulled off a daring two-point conversion in the waning seconds to beat Bowling Green in the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise.
Community Forest Trust is proposed
SANDPOINT - Idaho counties with substantial amounts of federally-owned lands are proposing a pilot project to transfer management of 200,000 acres of forest to the Idaho Department of Lands.
Adopt a Crag cleanup Sept. 10
North Idaho College's Outdoor Pursuits is hosting the Adopt a Crag climbing crag cleanup beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at Q'emiln Riverside Park in Post Falls.
Judge sentences deer poacher
SANDPOINT - A Priest River man was given a suspended jail sentence and fined $1,000 on Tuesday for poaching two white-tailed deer in 2009.
Labor Day forecast: Dry, hot
Fire danger to be high; Camp sites expected to fill up
If you're hoping for stability in the weather and gas prices for Labor Day weekend, it looks like you're going to get it.
Movers and Shakers September 1, 2011
Muellers to speak at kNIFVES meeting
Local Briefs September 1, 2011
Search continues for missing man
Wrangler scares grizzly bear away
HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. - A quick-thinking wrangler turned away a grizzly bear that chased its supper into the midst of a horse party in West Glacier last month.
Avista rate hearings Sept. 13 in Cd'A
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will conduct hearings in Coeur d'Alene on Sept. 13 regarding a proposed settlement of the Avista Utilities rate case that, if approved, will result in a net decrease in customer bills.
Ex-state rep Sayler running for City Council
Former state Rep. George Sayler has confirmed that he'll run for Coeur d'Alene City Council this fall. Sayler, a longtime Coeur d'Alene teacher, will seek the seat being vacated by Al Hassell. Dan Gookin has already announced his intention to run for that same seat. - Mike Patrick
Missing man's body recovered from Lake Cd'A
The Kootenai County Sheriff's office reports that the body of Riley Odwyer was found and recovered at 3 p.m.
Study: Financial education is effective
New research from the University of Arizona shows that high school and college students who are exposed to cumulative financial education show an increase in financial knowledge, which in turn drives increasingly responsible financial behavior as they become young adults.
Legals September 1, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: August 1, 2011 File No.: 7021.29116 Sale date and time (local time): November 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 13371 West Harmon Avenue 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: Renee K. Curtis, a married woman as her sole & separate property Original trustee: First American Title Insurance Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Capitol Commerce Mortgage Co. Recording date: 03/07/2003 Recorder's instrument number: 1785812 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of August 1, 2011: $110,912.38 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: The West half of Tract 14, Plat 4, Greenacres Irrigation District, Kootenai County, State of Idaho, according to the plat recorded in Book "B" of Plats, Page 55. 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# 7021.29116) 1002.201001-FEI Legal 3474 August 11, 18, 25, 2011 September 1, 2011
