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Legals March 1, 2014

Legal Notice of Public Auction The State of Idaho, Department of Lands, has certain personal property, located throughout the state, that has been declared to be surplus ('Surplus Property') and will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction in accordance with Idaho Code. The auction will be held via the internet at www.publicsurplus.com on February 28, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. MST, closing March 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MDT. The Surplus Property consists of state-owned items including, but not limited to: vehicles, ATVs, computer items, fire/camping equipment, desks and chairs. All Surplus Property is sold "as-is" without warranty of any kind. See auction site www.publicsurplus.com for all terms of sale. Legal 159 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2014 March 1, 2014

Booze is big business

Expansion planned at Maker's Mark distillery

LORETTO, Ky. - The producers of Maker's Mark bourbon announced a distillery expansion Thursday to pump up production and keep pace with growing demand for the Kentucky whiskey, known by its distinctive bottles sealed in red wax.

Hotel room fight turned violent

Man allegedly suffered fatal aneurysm

KELLOGG - A bloody and violent hotel room altercation at the base of Silver Mountain last week allegedly left a Post Falls man with a brain injury that later resulted in his death.

THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Feb. 28, 2014

Last year's finish motivates NIC's Giulio

Many wrestlers would be happy with finishing third in the NJCAA wrestling tournament.

'Radiant, loving and zestfully humorous'

JACC Theatre Troupe to present 'Painting Churches'

A New York Times reviewer described "Painting Churches" as "beautifully written...A theatrical family portrait that has the shimmer and depth of Renoir portraits."

Seniors in the spotlight

There's an old joke in the newspaper business that "the readers always write."

Mountain sheep and plastic forks

Our recent January virtually void of snow got me to reminiscing.

Seeking a signal

Bayview residents learn to live with limited cell service

BAYVIEW - Locals call it the "dead zone" or "the hole."

H1: 'Looking for a long-term solution'

Debt payment proposal from Diamond Cup organizers being evaluated, official says

COEUR d'ALENE - H1 Unlimited is evaluating a proposal by Diamond Cup officials describing how Coeur d'Alene's hydroplane race officials can pay debts from last summer and make future races financially viable.

Movers and Shakers

• O'Dowd joins Ramsden & Lyons

Pop vocal duo will perform songs of America in Kellogg

"Grand Standard Time," a Nashville vocal duo, will perform at Kellogg High School, 2 Jacobs Gulch Road, on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m., for the fourth concert of the 2013-14 season of Shoshone County Community Concert Association.

NIC men notch narrow win in Region 18 tourney opener

EPHRAIM, Utah - It was a bit of a struggle on offense, but defensively, the North Idaho College men's basketball team did enough to win its Region 18 tournament opener on Thursday on the campus of Snow College.

GUNS: Senators shot holes in truth

On Feb. 24, Senators Vick and Nonini posted an article to The Press and the Spokesman Review, in which they explain their support of SB 1254 “Campus Carry.” People reading the article will probably agree; it seems logical and straightforward; retired officers and trained firearms owners backing up our police on college campuses. However, on closer examination the senators repeat numerous inaccuracies attributed to Clayton Cramer, a Boise area adjunct professor who also addressed the Senate committee in support of SB 1254.

Records

CRIME REPORTS

Sharing tales of Antarctic adventure

COEUR d'ALENE - One of the world's most famous explorers made an expedition to Thursday's Cd'A Leadership Breakfast of the Inland Northwest Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

I'd rather 'see the doorway, to a thousand churches'

This is a response to the January 28th MyTurn article by Mike Ruskovich entitled, Just Asking Some Hard Questions.

Logging accident victim identified

SANDPOINT - The Bonner County man who was killed Tuesday in a logging accident north of Kootenai has been identified as Kenneth Frank Schwartz, 63.

Academy Awards screening to benefit Cd'A Summer Theatre

Watch the Academy Awards on Sunday with North Idaho's very own award-winner: Patty Duke.

Invitation open for Teen Film entries

The Community Library Network invite teens, ages 13 to 18, to enter the Teen Film Festival Video Contest. Now entering its fifth year, this year's theme is "Spark a Reaction." Entries may be up to five minutes long using the theme. The deadline for submission is midnight Friday, April 11.

Interactive exhibit at NIC starts Tuesday

The community is invited to the "Footsteps: A Journey of Many" interactive exhibit to be held at North Idaho College Edminster Student Union Building March 4-6. Reservations can be made online at www.nic.edu/footsteps.

For Post Falls centenarians, happiness a two-way street

POST FALLS - Ruth Dixon and Betty Hollingsworth have enjoyed making others happy.

At a glance: NJCAA wrestling tournament

NJCAA wrestling tournament

RELIGION: Cooper basically correct

In regard to Thursday’s My Turn column and the comments posted on the story online, Mr. Cooper might be stating his thoughts or ideas and he might not be correct on every point, but the comment that this country was founded because of money — study your history. It’s about religious freedom.

Arts and entertainment happenings

Night life and cultural events in and around Kootenai County

Music Walk: 5-8 p.m., every fourth Friday, downtown Coeur d'Alene; live music performances from local favorites; follow the red balloons for participating venues. Free

FLAGS: Get yours from Post 143

American Legion Post 143 has an active flag sales program which supports the donation of new flags to every school in Post Falls as needed. We also provide all of the flags that are displayed on veterans graves in Evergreen Cemetery and Pleasant View Cemetery on Memorial Day. Also, there is a drop-off point at the Post for worn flags. Along with Boy Scout Troop 13 we will properly dispose of these flags.

Art on the Edge hosting carnival

COEUR d'ALENE - Art on the Edge is hosting a carnival for kids from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1.

What the treasurer is hired to do

Wow! The political "silly" season has begun. The first shot across the bow has been fired. But I'm sure it will not be the last. I have made it public that I will not run for public office again; and so it starts for a replacement for Kootenai County treasurer. I would like the public to know that I have been honored these last 13-plus years to serve you and I appreciate your trust and confidence in me.

Oscar cheat sheet

The Academy Awards air at 5 p.m. Sunday on ABC, and for the first time in a while, nobody is really sure what movie will win Best Picture.

Idaho's children deserve better vision from leaders

Idaho business leader Bob Lokken recently described Idaho's current education and economic conditions as a "death spiral."

You can have it your way

McDonald's looks to expand 'build your own burger' test

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) - McDonald's plans to expand a test this year that lets people order customized burgers.

SIGNS: Now serving husbands, wives

In the Feb. 26 editorial by the Coeur d’Alene Press, it was suggested that a sign be placed stating, “As devout Christians, we refuse to serve anyone —.”

Excited about STEM

Fernan students, parents focus on science

COEUR d'ALENE - As a nurse, Amy Ford said she frequently talks with her three children about human anatomy and how the body works.

SIGNS: Burst bigotry's balloon

I thought Wednesday’s editorial calling on business owners who want to use their religious beliefs as an excuse to discriminate against a few people who don’t adhere to their religious guidelines, was right on. But, actually, they don’t want the public to know that they are bigots who are justifying their discrimination as a religious right.

GAY: Legal isn't right to God

Tell me, Phil Batt, can you honestly say it does not offend you, even a little, to see a man (your grandson) kissing passionately… (yuk) knowing the kind of anal and oral sex he is having with another man. Also the granddaughter tongue to tongue with another woman?

Northwest Notes: Feb. 28, 2014

Track and field clinic

Bonners ends Timberlake's season Harvey sparks EWU

* 3A DISTRICT 1

City, LCDC ponder east Sherman revitalization

COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene City Council and the Lake City Development Corp. Board of Directors met in a workshop Thursday to discuss urban renewal priorities in Coeur d'Alene.

NIC women cruise, will take on CSI in semifinals

EPHRAIM, Utah - North Idaho College sophomore forward Renae Mokrzycki had 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the third-seeded Cardinals past the sixth-seeded Colorado Northwestern Spartans 75-60 in the opening round of the Region 18 tournament on Thursday afternoon at Snow College.

Idaho House panel backs guns on campus

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill to allow students, staff and visitors to carry guns on Idaho's college campuses passed out of a legislative committee Friday afternoon, despite objections from students, multiple police chiefs and leaders of all eight of the state's public colleges.

Richard O. "Dick" Culver, Jr., 77

Richard O. “Dick’ Culver, Jr., went to join his heavenly Marine Corps brothers on February 24, 2014, at Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho, at the age of 77 years.

What's the rush on speed limits?

How fast is fast enough? It’s a legitimate question being pondered and voted on by Idaho lawmakers. Senate Bill 1284, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis, (R)-Idaho Falls, is on a fast track, owing to no particular study or interest group, save perhaps the need to stay abreast with Utah.

Fulcher: Otter's message echos failures

Governor Otter, usually silent during the legislative session, recently sent an opinion piece to Idaho's newspapers encouraging lawmakers to focus on the priorities of their constituents, including being accountable and transparent.

Bryan William Harlow, 49

Bryan William Harlow, 49, of Libby Mt. went to ride the highest peaks in Heaven, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. Bryan was born August 11th, 1964, the 2nd of 3 children born to Elbert & Margy Harlow in Spokane, WA. In 1972, the young family moved to Athol, ID where they would spend the next 25 years. Bryan attended Athol Elementary and graduated from Lakeland High School in1982. He then went on to join the Navy, serving proudly on board the USS Ranger. After a tragic fire on board the Ranger where he lost several comrades, Bryan became very patriotic and took his service to his country to heart. During this time in the Navy, Bryan learned how to be a Boiler Operator. After the Navy, he put his skills to work at a saw mill and worked 10 years at Kaiser Aluminum. Bryan then spent the following years improving his skills, and as he always put it, the "School of Hard Knocks," working in several forms of power plants from Thompson Falls, Mt. to El Paso, TX. to LeadVille, CO. to Fort Peck, MT. to Priest River, ID. and finally his dream job in beautiful Libby, MT. where Bryan worked at the Libby Dam on Lake Kookanoosa. Bryan was an absolute lover of life. From being an outdoor enthusiast, an avid archery hunter, and a Harley rider, his greatest passion was snowmobiling. July 15th, 1995, Bryan married Leslie Lemire who lovingly stood by his side and his wild adventures for 19 joyous years. Bryan was known for being quick witted and having an outrageous sense of humor. Above all, his family was his biggest joy from his children to his step sons to nieces and nephews, it was important to Bryan to be a positive and "Starong" roll model.

Higher Ed: Gun bill would allow unrestricted open carrying

The leaders of all of Idaho's higher education institutions sent a letter of opposition to House State Affairs Chair Tom Loertscher this morning. 

Update: Investigators determine cause of apartment fire

A man and woman were critically injured in an early morning apartment fire today in Coeur d'Alene.

Legals February 28, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Loan No.: 0071492201 T.S. No.: 10-12113-6C On June 16, 2014 10:00 AM, Front entrance of the Kootenai County Courthouse, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83816 in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, on behalf of HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-PA1, the current Beneficiary, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, 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 219, BESTLAND ANNEX, according to the plat recorded in Book "C" of Plats, Page 173, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. EXCEPT the South 25 feet thereof. 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: 1202 E STINER AVE, COEUR D'ALENE, 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 SHELLY M. CUNNINGTON, A SINGLE PERSON, as original grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of WELLS FARGO BANK NA, as original beneficiary, dated as of January 9, 2007, and recorded January 16, 2007, as Instrument No. 2077839000 in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder 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: HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-PA1, (the "Beneficiary"). Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in the Idaho Financial Code and authorized to do business in Idaho, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. The defaults) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note dated January 9, 2007 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $671.54 due from September 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 $88,391.66, plus accrued interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum from August 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: January 15, 2014 Fidelity National title Insurance Company, Trustee 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 714-730-2727 A-4439838 Legal 187 February 28, 2014 March 7, 14, 21, 2014

Stand Down to help local veterans

The 21st annual North Idaho Veterans Stand Down will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 10, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d'Alene.

Lakeland has a Bear of a time in 4A Region 1 boys basketball championship

Moscow knocks off Hawks for region's lone berth to state

COEUR d'ALENE - The top-seeded Moscow Bears got out and ran on the second-seeded Lakeland Hawks early in the first quarter, and did enough down the stretch to hold on for a 62-51 win in the 4A Region 1 basketball championship game on Wednesday night at North Idaho College's Rolly Williams Court.

Third-seeded Kellogg tops Timberlake for 3A District 1 boys basketball title

Wildcats advance to state; Tigers still have shot at berth

COEUR d'ALENE - Kellogg junior guard Gus Colburn admitted that playing at North Idaho College was just like being at home.

Rathdrum annex request gains ground

Council to hear proposal after planning board recommends approval

RATHDRUM - A 33-acre Rathdrum annexation request that has drawn traffic concerns has the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation as it heads to the city council.

Oscar shows his age

At 86, the Academy Awards they are a-changing. And the changes seem to be aligning with a public face, which is quite interesting considering the first Oscars were a private affair. Sunday's show will reach a viewing audience spanning 200 countries. Now that Downton's done, of course.

Teaching the teachers

HOUSTON - Snack and soda makers that often are blamed for fueling the nation's obesity rates also play a role in educating the dietitians who advise Americans on healthy eating.

Cd'A man arrested during pot bust

273 plants seized from Spokane Valley home

SPOKANE VALLEY - A 21-year-old Coeur d'Alene man was arrested late Tuesday for allegedly operating an illegal marijuana operation at a Spokane Valley home in which 273 plants were recovered.

Man survives brush with train

POST FALLS - A 76-year-old Rathdrum man's close call with a train Wednesday afternoon blocked Idaho Road and Prairie Avenue for several hours while law enforcement officers and Union Pacific Railroad representatives investigated.

Send us your St. Patrick's Day recipes

Best of the best will be published March 12

COEUR d'ALENE - Having a St. Patrick's Day celebration that's in good taste doesn't require the luck of the Irish. It just requires the right recipes.

Panhandle Elk research work to resume

In mid-January, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and a private contractor began work on an elk research project in the Idaho Panhandle. On Jan. 14-15, 22 cow elk were fitted with radio collars in the Cataldo area, north and south of Interstate 90, and in the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River.

Should Idaho public support wolf control?

This is one sportsman, who considers himself a conservationist and environmentalist, responding to the flurry of discussion supporting and opposing the governor's proposal for a $2 million state wolf control fund. Gov. Butch Otter's proposal (HB 470) is an attempt to reduce the state's wolf population to a responsible, manageable and sustainable number.

GOP tax plan lowers rates, repeals popular breaks

WASHINGTON - A sweeping House Republican plan to overhaul the nation's tax laws would wipe out a slew of popular tax breaks to help pay for lower overall tax rates, a politically risky move in an election year that drew quick opposition Wednesday.

NIC hoop teams open Region 18 tourney today

EPHRAIM, Utah - The Region 18 men's and women's basketball tournaments tip off today on the campus of Snow College, starting with the No. 3-seeded North Idaho College women facing the No. 6 seed Colorado Northwestern Spartans at 11 a.m. PST.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeside, Kootenai win district crowns

* 1A DIVISION I DISTRICT 1

Let science, not politics determine wolves' fate

As an organization based on grass roots citizens' advocacy for science-based wildlife management, Wolves of the Rockies is pleased to see the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation vowing to "intervene in support for science based wildlife management" and support for "better state management of wildlife, including predators." Toward that end, we fully expect the RMEF to join with us and all wildlife lovers who demand scientific rather than politically based wildlife management in opposing mass wolf killing programs and 7-9 month, no-quota wolf hunting seasons in portions of Idaho in which wolf predation is not adversely affecting elk populations. Currently, elk herds meet or exceed management objectives in 20 of 29 elk management zones, and provide hunting opportunities ranging from mature bulls to extra cow hunting opportunities to meet objectives. (http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/docs/rules/bgElk.pdf)

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Feb. 27, 2014

Holding her own vs. the boys

Only a freshman, Cierra Foster has already accomplished quite a bit in her first season on the Post Falls High wrestling team.

Spawning areas focus of this year's river restoration

BONNERS FERRY - Habitat restoration on the Kootenai River will take place under water this year instead of being visible like in previous years.

Records

DIVORCES FILED

Hot heaters

COEUR d'ALENE - An under-construction apartment complex was the target of a burglary this weekend by someone trying to beat the cold.

Hunter comments sought on big game season changes

Hunters are encouraged to attend one of several open house meetings around the state to visit with biologists about proposed changes to the 2014 big game seasons and rules.

Nonini bill would require legislators to make sure subs are from correct locations

BOISE - Sen. Bob Nonini proposed legislation Wednesday which he says would make it clear in Idaho law that state legislators need to verify whether their substitutes at the Legislature reside within the legislative district they're representing.

NIC trustees need more time

Decision on changing athletic conferences delayed two weeks

COEUR d'ALENE - No decision. Not yet.

Officials: Guns require security

Cost estimated between $221K- $291K per year

COEUR d'ALENE - College and university leaders throughout Idaho say state lawmakers' push to allow concealed weapons on college campuses will require schools to upgrade their security measures, and the cost will likely be felt by taxpayers and students.

All-5A Inland Empire League girls basketball team

Coach of the Year - Dale Poffenroth, Coeur d'Alene

Keene to run for county coroner

Republican an emergency room doctor at Kootenai Health

POST FALLS - Warren Keene plans to make a run for Kootenai County coroner.

Man killed in logging mishap

Sheriff: Worker apparently hit by falling branch

SANDPOINT - A man was killed Tuesday in an apparent logging accident north of Kootenai.

UI Extension presents 'Chicks in the City'

The secrets to raising healthy chickens within city limits will be shared once again by the folks at the University of Idaho Extension in Coeur d'Alene.

Bowling scores: Feb. 27, 2014

HIGH GAMES - Nick Borgaro 286, Chuck Elmore 279, Tom Davenport 279, Joey Borgaro 279, Bob Sommer 278.

5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Third-quarter burst propels Lake City past Coeur d'Alene to state

COEUR d’ALENE — The last seven minutes of the game may have seemed like seven hours, but in the end, the Lake City Timberwolves were finally able to exhale.

We must adhere to our religious convictions

As a youngster in the early 1960s, I noticed an ideology in the aspirations of Americans, including the story of a brave uncle who was gunned down near Roanne as the U.S. Army pushed the Germans north through France in World War II.

Gladine V. Arthurs, 102

Gladine V. Arthurs, devoted wife, beloved and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2014, in Coeur d’Alene, ID at the age of 102.

Lucille Horton, 74

Lucille Horton, 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at KMC in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Opinion: Let science, not politics determine wolves' fate

As an organization based on grass roots citizens’ advocacy for science-based wildlife management, Wolves of the Rockies is pleased to see the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation vowing to “intervene in support for science based wildlife management” and support for “better state management of wildlife, including predators.”

Legals February 27, 2014

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 22, 2014 File No.: 7443.20529 Sale date and time (local time): May 27, 2014 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: 9244 North Crabapple Court Hayden, ID 83835 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Ronald R. Hoye Jr., an unmarried person Original trustee: Alliance Title and Escrow Corp Original beneficiary: FirstBank Northwest Recording date: 05/05/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2029672000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 22, 2014: $97,898.77 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 2 of Crab Apple Court, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book G of Plats at Page(s) 46 Official Records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7443.20529) 1002.257188-File No. Legal 121 February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014

Holder: Discriminatory laws don't need defending

Bill pushes Arizona into gay rights debate

Dole out the exercises

I was talking this weekend with my son and clinical intern from last summer who was visiting, and my son all of a sudden turned to us and said, "You physical therapists dole out exercises like a doctor hands out medicine. Is that what you do every day?" We both just looked at him and laughed. "Well," we told him, "I guess we do." Exercise is our prescription for our patients to be well, just like a patient who is a diabetic or has high blood pressure needs medicine from their physician to be well.

Fugitive of the Week

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of

Idaho Education Network connects young learnersMudgy and Millie all around the country

Hands-on with STEM

Complaining without proposing a solution to a problem is counterproductive. My staff is used to this declaration - I state it often. Now, when a staff member I work with has an issue with a policy, procedure, system or decision I make, they come with a solution to resolve the issue. I'm not overly supportive of complaining for the sake of discourse. If you are struggling with a problem, and feel it necessary to talk with me about your problem, I expect you to have an option or idea to resolve the problem.

Editorial: Put gay service policy in writing

We're not exactly sure where freedom of religion ends and freedom from religion begins.

Hearing loss and falling

Research has shown that for people in their 40's and later, having a hearing loss triples the risk of falling down, regardless whether the hearing loss is moderate or severe. Possible explanations are that people who can't hear well might not have good awareness of their overall environment, making tripping and falling more likely. Another is cognitive load: the brain is overwhelmed with demands on its limited resources.

Few Army women want combat jobs

Movers and Shakers

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Trojans wallop Lewiston

Post Falls plays Saturday for

A hull of a business

Duo seeks to make fastest boats in the world, help NIC students in process

Crime spree suspects arrested

Couple accused of model home thefts, not paying for hotel stays

Records

Rodeo, rec basketball and more

Highlanders debut: The newly formed North Idaho Highlanders under-19 team, consisting of players from Post Falls and Lake City high schools, traveled to Pendleton, Ore., last Saturday to compete in a beginning of the season tournament and play the inaugural games in the history of the club.

Boy Scout breakfast Thursday

KCRCC passes possibly illegal bylaw

State wrestling at a glance

Friday and Saturday

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Feb. 26, 2014

One more run at each other

It was a sight last Saturday night that might not be seen again for a few years.

At college

NIC boosters bash budget deal

Supporters: Conference switch is not right for athletic program

Herzog runs again for county commission

Why we heart February for kids

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 81 million people in the United States have some form of heart/cardiovascular disease. That's about 35 percent of the population, and it is starting at younger ages.

In search of a healthy pregnancy

There is an epidemic today of problems with childbirth. Infertility is at an all-time high. Morning sickness is so prevalent that women are now being told it is normal and a sign of a healthy pregnancy. Congenital defects, learning disorders, and behavioral disorders are increasing. Post-partum depression is on an upswing. Diseases once reserved for the elderly, such as diabetes and cancer, are becoming more and more common in infancy and early childhood. What is going on? If we had this many health issues back in Adam and Eve's day, man would probably have ceased to exist!

Central committee chaos

Smoked fish lends big flavor to a light soup

With St. Patrick's Day nearly upon us, our minds often turn to corned beef and cabbage. This recipe was inspired by that tradition, but swaps out the corned beef in favor of smoked fish (also incredibly popular in Ireland) in a richly satisfying savory broth.

Unhealthy jobs situation

Boise health care act call center lays off 1,600

Senator's bill would limit HOAs' fining power

Virtual currency, real problem

Collapse of exchange spells trouble for bitcoin

Are your sleeping habits leading to back pain?

Have you ever considered changing your sleep habits to relieve lower back pain, neck pain, or other general aches and pains? If not, it's time you did. Your sleep position and pillow choice could be the very culprits of your daily discomfort. If you follow these four tips, you could put an end to your lower back pain overnight.

The 'Cats' come out at Post Falls High

Dinner theater shows, fundraiser planned Thursday-Saturday

Gay rights activists return to Capitol

World/Nation

Lists, scores and awards

The Top 100, Award of Excellence, Best New Winery, 89, 92, 100, the list of lists, awards and scores bestowed upon wines and wineries is virtually endless. Seems that those of us in the wine press can't help but try to rate in an objective manner what is purely a subjective evaluation. Just like wine consumers, it comes down to what we like versus what we don't. While we do try to apply some criteria that apply to all wines, the human senses of smell and taste are subjective. What tastes good to me might not taste so good to you. So, what to do with all of the accolades published on wine wineries and winemakers?

Ask your audiologist...

Beware of the 'trade-in' gimmicks

I would hope that the intelligent consumers in North Idaho would not fall for these common practices. I recommend that any hearing impaired person keep a working pair or a spare hearing aid. Anything can happen at any time. If you lose a hearing aid, you will need a spare until a new one is ordered. If you damage a hearing aid (I have had a rash of dogs eating my patients' hearing aids lately), you would have your spare to rely on until your aid was replaced. Please keep your aids where your dogs can't get a hold of them.

What you need to know about barefoot running

"What do you think about barefoot running?" This is an interesting question because it is an emerging trend that appears to have gained some traction. Shoe companies such as Nike and Vibram have made the move to a more minimalist style of running shoe in recent years. It's important for people interested in making the move to barefoot or "natural" running to be well-informed on what exactly that transition will mean.

Long may it wave o'er the home of the brave

Last Friday I read a stunning story about American flags. It never occurred to me that flags flying over military bases, embassies, on battleships or even draping the caskets of our Killed in Action heroes would be made anywhere but in the United States of America.

Discrimination hurts Idaho's economy

Last Tuesday, Gov. Otter told the Idaho Press Club that he didn't think Idaho's anti- gay reputation hurts business in Idaho! It isn't true. Discrimination does hurt Idaho's economy. It doesn't just hurt the people being discriminated against, Gov. Otter. Discrimination, and the negative reputation it gives to Idaho hurts the ability of our businesses to compete in a challenging economy. Discrimination hurts every hard working Idahoan who is trying to make ends meet.

Northwest Notes: Feb. 26, 2014

Lumbar spinal stenosis

Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis are commonly recognized by a bent-forward, shuffling posture and a small-step gait. Stenosis is one of the most common reasons for spinal surgery in older people. Surgery, however, is a major procedure that is recommended only when conservative methods of care are not effective.

Esther "Mickie" L. McKahan, 89

Esther “Mickie” L. McKahan, 89, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away February 26, 2014, at Coeur d'Alene Homes where she resided for the past three years.

Elaine M. Prescott, 90

March 23, 1923 - February 18, 2014

Jo Ann Adams, 79

Jo Ann Adams, 79, died February 22, 2014, at her home in Coeur d'Alene.

PLOWS: Missing in action Monday

Driving around Monday, I did not see one snow plow anywhere in CDA in the morning or afternoon. It was not until 10:09 p.m. that I saw four on Northwest Blvd. going southbound, which brings me to my questions:

MUSLIMS: Obama wrong - again

Mr. Obama says that the increase in Muslim immigrants “is justified by humanitarian concerns.” For a president who browbeats Americans about the federal government having separation of church and state, he sure is advocating one religion consistently over all the others.

DEER: Pretty - and destructive

This is in response to the February 14th letter by Jeanne Stone Helstrom about the merits of deer in our yards at Dalton.

GOVERNOR: Just follow the money

This has been eating at me for a little while now. I wasn’t sure I’d read it correctly the first time. So, last night, I dug through the old copies of the paper and, sure enough, there it was, in the Feb. 1 edition, tucked away in the back pages, an article comparing the fundraising efforts of Republican gubernatorial candidate, Russ Fulcher, to those of Governor Otter. Near the end of the story, was the following, “... Otter, who reported last week he raised $901,000, largely from business and Nevada casino billionaires.”

SPEED: Too much is too dangerous

I completely disagree with the Idaho Senate idea of increasing the speed limit to 80 mph. We are at present experiencing too many out of control accidents. I also don’t agree to our present 75 mph speed on I-90 east of Fourth of July Pass, but I would agree to increase truck speed to match the car speed limit to lower necessary lane changing and passing.

Former Gov. Batt: Add the words, Idaho

The Idaho Legislature has once again decided to take no action to include sexual orientation under our anti-discrimination statutes. Instead, they seriously considered state approval of anti-gay incidents if they are done because of religious convictions.

Idaho House backs new legal shield for ski areas

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — House members voted 61-8 to give ski areas expanded protections from lawsuits that arise when their customers are hurt in terrain parks or swept up in in-bounds avalanches.

Morse sponsors biometrics privacy law

BOISE - Legislation that would make unauthorized biometric data sales illegal got a thumbs-up from the House State Affairs Committee Tuesday.

Graduate Program Fair scheduled for March 5

Prospective graduate students in North Idaho interested in graduate school options that do not require relocation can learn about them at a Graduate Program Fair that will be held March 5 in Coeur d'Alene.

Grief group for kids, teens to start in March

Hospice of North Idaho program runs March through May

Hospice of North Idaho announced the continuation of "Pathways for Kids and Teens," a grief group for children and teenagers ages 7-16, which will take place during the remainder of the school year from March to May.

PREP 1A BOYS: Knights take Game 1 of series

- 1A Division I District 1 tournament

Shelter from the storm

Over the weekend, someone broke into Zion Baptist Church in Post Falls. But the suspect didn't steal anything.

House rejects tax break for retired veterans

Army faces huge cuts

Hagel says U.S. military must shrink to face new era

Idaho House approves bill to crimp city design standards

BOISE (AP) - The Idaho House approved a bill that forbids cities from requiring specific exterior design and beautification standards, backing the measure over concerns it was an example of the Legislature meddling in local affairs.

Breakfast: Want to taco 'bout it?

Taco Bell takes aim at McDonald's with morning meals

MLP: A -nym o' three

Yes, your Mrs. Language Person is a Disney fan. Disney (and black-and-white movies from the '40s and '50s) comfort that Snitty Old Bitty, whose gripes and laments seek solace among the comforting yesteryears when courtesy - and far better vocabularies, betwixt both blue and white collars - were more rule than exception. Even the average Hollywood film waxed more intelligently once upon a time.

Republican meet and greet

NIPAC to host lunch, social event for candidates

Crosby to run for House

High-seas drug smugglers a challenge

'True innovation has stalled'

Rutan heats up creativity at Feb. 11 Fireside Chat

'Think before you speak'

Lakeland students take 'kind pledge' during anti-bullying campaign

PREP 3A BOYS: Tigers get long-range win

Timberlake, Kellogg vie for title on Wednesday

Old Man Winter gets even

11.7 inches of snow have fallen during last two days

Budget writers rescue Idaho Education Network - for this state budget year

Records

Pischner to seek clerk post

World/Nation

Death at Silver Mountain lodge leads to arrest

Washington man charged with manslaughter

Northwest Notes February 25, 2014

Failure to prosecute: This isn't justice for all

In reading "My Turn - CoiNuts Travesty Revisited" in the Press, 2-8-14, some points made struck a strong chord with me. While I had previous, trouble-free dealings with CoiNuts, my issue is with the Kootenai County Prosecutor's Office, and, by default, the Prosecutor, Barry McHugh.

Three appointed to planning panel

The Post Falls City Council recently appointed Planning and Zoning Commission members.

Supreme Court seems divided in climate case

Arnold joins library board of trustees

Hayden's Barbara Arnold was recently added to the Community Library Board of Trustees.

McDonald's eyes extending breakfast hours

Burglary, battery leads to jail time

Green light is highest hurdle to Oscars

Edgy movies face tough road

PREP 4A BOYS: Hawks bury Bulldogs in district opener

Lakeland will face top-seed Moscow for title Wednesday

Nathan Dean Bartlett, 24

Nathan Dean Bartlett, 24, of Post Falls, ID passed away February 18, 2014, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’ Alene.

Press poll: Trapping has to change

More than two-thirds of voters at cdapress.com think Idaho's trapping rules should have more bite.

Merle W. Langley, 72

Merle W. Langley passed away January 26, 2014. He was 72.

Would you support a business that, based on religious grounds, openly denies service to gays?

Legals February 25, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Loan No.: 0192539781 T.S. No.: 13-00648-5 On May 28, 2014 09:00 AM, AmeriTel Inn - Coeur d'Alene, 333 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, the current Beneficiary, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, 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: A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 7, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 52 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 59'52" EAST, 331.94 FEET; THENCE North 62 DEGREES 25'25" EAST, 679.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 53' WEST, 60.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES 34"32" WEST, 159.58 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 06'42" EAST, 507.29 FEET; THENCE North 89 DEGREES 11'12" WEST, 479.79 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: 1799 EAST PINE HAVEN LANE, ATHOL, 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 BRANDON A WISDOM AND HOLLY L WISDOM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as original grantor(s), to ALLIANCE TITLE AND ESCROW CORP, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR IDAHO INDEPENDENT BANK, as original beneficiary, dated as of February 12, 2004, and recorded February 20, 2004, as Instrument No. 1859465 in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder 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, NA, (the "Beneficiary"). Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in the Idaho Financial Code and authorized to do business in Idaho, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. The default(s) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note dated February 12, 2004 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $864.22 due from April 1, 2013, together with all subsequent payments; together with late charges due; The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $92,381.53, plus accrued interest at the rate of 5.62500% per annum from March 1, 2013. 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: January 14, 2014 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 800-793-6107 A-4439855 Legal 120 February 11, 18, 25, 2014 March 4, 2014

Warrants February 24, 2014

The sound of silent cheering

Rec department takes different approach to promote good sportsmanship

Scurrying through the snow

Around 150 brave the elements to participate in 24th annual fun run

Enter the night terror

Looking into scary sleep disorders

It's the stuff of horror movies.

'We leave as friends of the Russian people'

Costly, political, successful: Sochi Olympics end

'Trying to make the best of a bad situation'

Governors: 'Obamacare' here to stay

Kid tips for moms and dads

School tips

This column will provide useful information for a preschool child starting at a very young age, and up through elementary school. The source of the information is the Coeur d'Alene School District and the U.S. Department of Education.

Senators: Campus gun bill appropriate

Senate Bill 1254 “Campus Carry” is right for the State of Idaho and our college campuses. We would not support the bill if we believed it would endanger our students, faculty or staff. When opponents say there should be local control, we want you to remember real local control belongs with law abiding citizens, not elected college trustees.

James "Jim" Edwin Reed, 53

James "Jim" Edwin Reed, 53, passed away on February 16, 2014, in Carson City, Nev., due to a long battle with cancer.

John Leslie Cook, 75

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts we say farewell to our husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. John Leslie Cook, 75, passed away at his home in Post Falls on Monday, February 17, 2014, with his wife Rosemary at his side. As the result of bone infection he spent the last 10 years of his life in a wheelchair while courageously battling a number of debilitating diseases.

Otter to lawmakers: Stay focused on critical issues

The 2014 session of the Idaho Legislature is more than halfway complete. The critical issues have been clearly defined and healthy discussions are progressing.

Superfund Straight Talk February 2014

Q: How are residents staying connected to the cleanup work these days?

Legals February 24, 2014

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 15, 2014 File No.: 7037.101425 Sale date and time (local time): May 19, 2014 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: 7783 North Colfax Street Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Robert S. Chapman, an unmarried man Original trustee: Alliance Title Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. Recording date: 01/04/2010 Recorder's instrument number: 2247878000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 15, 2014: $359,763.71 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 15 in Block 8 of Schloss Addition to Dalton Gardens, according to the Official Plat thereof, filed in Book F of Plats at Page(s) 47 official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7037.101425) 1002.263181-File No. Legal 124 February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014

The Fork will have bistro emphasis

Business Bits

Lunch and dinner with a bistro emphasis will be available at The Fork at Lakeside. This restaurant will open in a few weeks at 309 Lakeside Ave. in the space that formerly housed the Lemongrass and Takara eateries.

RELIGION: Bigots, business don't mix

There has been much discussion lately about religious freedom. If our religion forbids members from eating chocolate, then don’t eat chocolate. Your religion shouldn’t force or encourage you to discriminate against chocolate lovers. You can refuse to sell chocolate in your business, but you can’t withhold other business services to me because I am a chocolate lover. Your religion shouldn’t extend to evaluating the lifestyles of customers in your business.

3A State Girls Basketball Tournament Championship

HISTORY: Thanks to Syd Albright

Your articles in the Sunday paper on the early history are just excellent! Your articles are always the first I go to and read. You really do a lot of research and we appreciate it. I enjoy reading about the Indians and early days. Thank you so much, and keep up the great work.

State high school girls basketball tournament scores

Saturday

CRIME: One way to keep it down

Several years ago when we resided in north Seattle (Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace), the crime, as everywhere, had escalated greatly. We residents were sick and tired of local authorities slapping the juvenile perpetrators with a feather, if at all, so we decided to address this problem.

EDUCATION: The funding is there

Testifying at the Feb. 14 JFAC public hearing on the state budget, I said that, as a member of the governor’s education task force, I don’t see how Idaho will reach the goal of 60 percent of high school graduates earning a post-secondary degree by 2020 unless the state invests much more in public schools than Gov. Otter has proposed.

SCHOOL: Common Core opposition

American children shouldn’t be tracked, monitored and educated from D.C. And parents should have a voice in their child’s education.

Erickson receives state award

Guns on campus could end nuke research at ISU

High school dancers make their moves

Teams compete to advance to state tournament

PRESS: Spotlight academic stars

At Kootenai Alliance for Children & Families we love to see positive stories about the youth in our community. We love to see them recognized, and hear their stories. When reading The Press recently we saw the photos of high school seniors who are committing to colleges through their involvement in sports.

Fewer restrictions on seller financing

Now that the dust has settled and the provisions under the Dodd Frank Act are clear, some sellers may benefit by carrying their own real estate financing. Gone are provisions that require a seller to use a licensed mortgage professional to handle paperwork. Gone too is a provision that would prohibit balloon payments for single unit residential sales.

Chris Green: Not wasting life experience

IN PERSON

Chris Green has spent the last several years as a casework manager at St. Vincent de Paul. After a tough adolescence and the startup of a successful heavy-equipment business in Alaska, he is now working toward a bachelor's degree in social work. His philosophy? The most important thing we can do in life is to help one another.

Neighborhood of the week: The Landings

Location, location, location.

Vikings savor 5A Region 1 title

The bigger game at NIC

Someday Al Williams will be in the North Idaho College Sports Hall of Fame.

PRODUCT: One unhappy customer

A year ago a friend convinced me to try Magic Jack — just $29.95 a year. It worked great for a year, then about a month ago we started having problems; we could not dial out and could only receive incoming calls. If we had an emergency we could not dial 911. We could only communicate with MJ on life chat.

Milestone Announcements February 23, 2014

The districts and their money

Lake City Development Corp. oversees two urban renewal districts in Coeur d'Alene, and a third district is being considered.

It's all about jobs

Urban renewal summit ahead

SWAT team arrests homicide suspect

Priest River settles for fifth in state 3A girls basketball tournament

Spartans fall to Homedale in third-place game

World/Nation briefs February 23, 2014

Integrity needs no rules

When Janet looked at her pay stub, she was pleasantly surprised to learn that her company had deposited more than her normal wages into her bank account. However, on the next payday, her paycheck was significantly less than what it should have been, and she went to her boss to complain.

Cardinal men come on strong in second half to whip CSI

Kesler, Dorsey, Tucker lead the way for North Idaho

Man glad to receive Medal of Honor

Erevia is one of 24 veterans garnering military's highest accolade

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Feb. 23, 2014

What to make of this NIC move

Back in the day, when Ricks College of Rexburg still fielded athletic teams, whenever its men's basketball team played at North Idaho College, several NIC students would stand prominently near the court, dressed as Mormon missionaries.

GUNS: Editorial on right track

Friday’s edition of The Press is most thoughtful on the part of the Editorial as well as the cdapress.com comments. As one who started teaching use of force training in 1985, when gun carry permits were still issued at the discretion of sheriffs, I agree that standards need to be just that, standard for all. I warned our police students over the years that if they did not support citizen carry that one day it would come back to haunt them, too. When they retire, they no longer have the shield and commission, hence no gun carry for them. Not to mention their spouses and other adult family members whose need to be able to defend themselves is just as valid. Fortunately, in America, the vast majority of police officers well understand that they cannot be everywhere at once so they support citizens being able to defend themselves.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Regional Tournament schedules

5A Region 1

Another hat trick for Chiefs' Holmberg

SPOKANE - Mitch Holmberg and Dominic Zwerger scored seven seconds apart - matching a club record - and the Spokane Chiefs went on to rout the lowly Kamloops Blazers 9-4 in Western Hockey League play Sunday night before 4,514 at the Spokane Arena.

Palaniuk 14th at Bassmaster Classic

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama angler Randy Howell won the Bassmaster Classic on Sunday, finishing with a three-day total of 67 pounds, 8 ounces on Lake Guntersville.

State 3A girls championship: Timberlake run comes up short

Despite title game loss, Timberlake happy with second-place finish

NAMPA - They had a long, successful run over the past week - with not one, but two trips to southern Idaho.

State 5A championship: Viks take back title

After several near-misses, Coeur d'Alene nabs first state title since 2010

NAMPA — Three years of being so close to that ultimate goal.

3A State Girls Basketball Tournament Day 2

Does music help your workout?

Over the past few years I have been asked in group workout sessions and during one-on-one training sessions what type of music I listen to when I work out. I am always surprised by the question and it makes me wonder if music has a greater impact on our workouts than we may think.

Timberlake just one step from the summit: Tigers reach third state title game in four years in state 3A girls basketball tournament

MIDDLETON - They've been peaking as a basketball team for the last week.

Reporter tries to top Tom Brady's 'slow' 40 time

MARTINSVILLE, N.J. - Training for the 40-yard dash seemed like a fun challenge until I stepped onto the turf at TEST Sports Clubs.

Guice, Vetsch, Mitchell lead Lake City past Post Falls: Timberwolves play Cd'A on Wednesday for regional title in 5A Region 1 boys basketball tournament

COEUR d'ALENE - Even though Lake City post Kyle Guice did the heavy lifting early on Friday, it was guard Jake Vetsch and post Quinn Mitchell who stepped up in a big way to lead the Timberwolves to a 70-61 win over Post Falls.

Records

DIVORCE FILED

Speaker: Offer a better life

Youth addresses Panhandle Pachyderm bi-monthly meeting

Nineteen-year-old Luke Kilcup, state chairman of the Idaho Federation of College Republicans, was the guest speaker Friday at the Panhandle Pachyderm Club's bi-monthly meeting at Templin's Red Lion Inn.

Athletics an NIC budget target: What it means financially

COEUR d'ALENE - Declining enrollment at North Idaho College means the budget has to be cut.

Documentary to be shown at Lakeland High

'Finding Kind' part of character-building program at school

RATHDRUM - The community is invited to a showing of the "Finding Kind" documentary film on Monday at Lakeland High School.

Young athletes shine at Great West Gym FestPhotos by Gabe Green/Press

COEUR d'ALENE - Little Chara Busby has dreams of Olympic success.

Training for safety

Fest sees 950 registrations

COEUR d'ALENE - Since October there have been eight deaths in the state of Idaho due to workplace-related safety issues.

Can PS4 continue trend in Japan?

Beleaguered Sony counting on new game machine

TOKYO - PlayStation stands out among the long list of famous Sony brands as one that hasn't faded or succumbed to a nimbler competitor. Months after hitting global markets, the latest version of the video-game console went on sale Saturday in Tokyo, a big shift from times when Sony was ascendant enough to launch flagship products in Japan first.

Making a difference with Seth Meyers

New host to take over 'Late Night' slot Monday

PASADENA, Calif. - The difference between Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers in the days before their first talk shows began is evident in what they spent the most time on, said the man who guided both programs to birth. With Fallon, who took over "Late Night" in 2009, it was the performance. Meyers worries about the writing.

Offensive sports mascots draw concern from tribal leaders

BOISE - Idaho tribal leaders on Friday - including Kootenai Tribe council member Gary Aitken Jr. - expressed concerns about the offensive nature of some sports mascots to Indian tribes.

Movers and Shakers

• Frank joins Tomlinson Sotheby's

Business tax paybacks

Bill to use tax rebates to attract businesses to Idaho

BOISE - State tax incentive legislation introduced Friday - that borrows a page from Utah's economic development playbook - would make Idaho more economically competitive with the Beehive State, a North Idaho legislator said.

Schools: A better way to fund them

The state of Idaho annually funds public K-12 education through several different methods; the method with the most dollars involved and consequentially, the biggest impact on a school district is the "Foundation Program." The terminology we use is specific to our state's Foundation Program and easily leads to confusion.

Northwest Notes: Feb. 22, 2014

State-qualifying wrestling

Vermont resort seeks to keep skiers from getting lost

New terrain gives outdoor enthusiasts same back-country experience

KILLINGTON, Vt. - From the top of Vermont's Killington ski area, the allure of the backside of the resort's mountains is too much for some skiers and snowboarders to resist when the snow is deep. All too often, however, the trips across the resort's boundary in hopes of finding forests of untracked powder lead instead into a roadless wilderness.

The dark days of 2008

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve agonized in 2008 over how far to go to stop a financial crisis that threatened to cause a recession and at times struggled to recognize its speed and magnitude.

Healthy eating

Group aims to improve food at Pennsylvania corner stores

PHILADELPHIA - From the outside, Carmen Medina's convenience store appears to be an oasis in the food desert of gritty north Philadelphia, from its bright yellow-and-white striped awnings to the fake palm tree sculptures on the sidewalk.

Calm in a crisis

Law enforcement members complete training

COEUR d'ALENE - Eleven members of Kootenai County law enforcement agencies completed a Crisis Intervention Team training on Friday, which will enable them to better approach calls and incidents involving mentally ill people.

Traffic signal work to begin downtown

COEUR d'ALENE - Work will begin next week on replacement of utility boxes damaged last month due to a traffic accident at Fifth Street and Sherman Avenue. Since the accident, which caused an estimated $17,000 in damage, the signal at the intersection has not been functioning.

United Way leader steps down

Johnston accepts job with North Idaho Rural Health Consortium

Caryl Johnston is stepping down as the executive director of United Way after eight years to be the next director of the North Idaho Rural Health Consortium.

NIC splits with Snow

MOSES LAKE - Tea Parker went 2 for 3 in the second game Friday, as host North Idaho College beat Snow College 5-2 to split a Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader.

State high school girls basketball tournaments

Times PST

5A State Girls Basketball Tournament Championship

Symptoms sometimes persist after treatment of Lyme Disease

Ask Dr. K

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT Feb. 22, 2014

The Warrior and Queen of the court

One will become a Warrior at Lewis-Clark State College starting next year.

5A State Girls Basketball Tournament Day 2

Legals February 22, 2014

Legal Notice of Public Auction The State of Idaho, Department of Lands, has certain personal property, located throughout the state, that has been declared to be surplus ('Surplus Property') and will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction in accordance with Idaho Code. The auction will be held via the internet at www.publicsurplus.com on February 28, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. MST, closing March 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MDT. The Surplus Property consists of state-owned items including, but not limited to: vehicles, ATVs, computer items, fire/camping equipment, desks and chairs. All Surplus Property is sold "as-is" without warranty of any kind. See auction site www.publicsurplus.com for all terms of sale. Legal 159 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2014 March 1, 2014

Dog freed from trap

Hunting tool was placed on pet owner's property by mistake

COEUR d'ALENE - On Feb. 13, Shae Owens did what she does every day at her 12-acre property on the outskirts of Coeur d'Alene: went for a walk with her dog, a Labrador named Bodhi.

COINUTS: Victims not happy at all

Unfortunately, I’m one of Kevin Mitchell’s victims, so therefore have followed all the shenanigans involved in this case from the beginning. Before I get into my rant, I’d like to commend David Cole and the Coeur d’Alene Press for presenting the facts involved with CoiNuts, along with the Coeur d’Alene police and the Sheriff’s Department and the criminal investigators for their diligence.

Kid star chaos

Ah, to be a 19-year-old teen idol with money in the bank and time on your hands...

Lakeside runs table in NSL

HARRISON FLATS - Jordan Meshell scored 14 points and Doug Schatz added 13 as Lakeside beat Kootenai 60-37 on Thursday night to finish off a perfect North Star League season.

THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Feb. 21, 2014

A good argument for Leavitt

Someday within a few years, Bryce Leavitt just might be the prosecuting attorney working on a criminal case somewhere in a nice courtroom.

Vikings survive inside: Tackett, Williams lead way as Coeur d'Alene pulls away from Hillcrest in first round of state 5A girls basketball tournament

NAMPA - "We couldn't hit an outside shot to save our lives," Coeur d'Alene High senior guard Madison Sumner said afterward.

Playing beyond their years: Underclassmen help Timberlake take care of Snake River in first round of state 3A girls basketball tournament

MIDDLETON - Never mind that most of this year's Timberlake Tigers lack experience at the state tournament.

Paschall case heads to mediation

COEUR d'ALENE - Dylan P. Paschall's second-degree murder trial scheduled for next month has been vacated.

On the economic horizon

Rathdrum mayor delivers State of the City address

RATHDRUM - Rathdrum is taking a renewed interest in economic development opportunities.

KNIT: Yarn story keeps on growing

Thank you to Maureen Dolan and the article she wrote in January about the Knit Wits and our need for yarn.

County can do better investing for taxpayers

Recent allegations of negligence and fraud being perpetrated by the Idaho State Treasurer caused me to think about the investments overseen by the Kootenai County Treasurer's Office. Out of professional curiosity, I made inquiries as to the safety and soundness of taxpayers' cash and investments controlled by the Treasurer's Office ($147,388,641 as of Dec. 31, 2013). What I learned was not reassuring.

Garwood man runs for state House

Wiedenhoff seeks seat held by Barbieri

COEUR d'ALENE - Fritz Wiedenhoff announced Thursday he is running for the Idaho House, seeking the seat currently held by Vito Barbieri.

Elton John, Kanye West among Bonnaroo headliners

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The eclectic trio of Elton John, Kanye West and Jack White will headline this summer's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

Change of course

Proposed Obama budget to drop benefit cost-of-living trims

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will propose an election-year budget that would drop reductions he had previously embraced in federal benefits, officials disclosed Thursday. He also will ask Congress to approve about $56 billion in new or expanded programs, stepping back from aggressive efforts to tackle long-term government deficits and debt.

A gun bill for everyone

After sailing through committee and then the full Senate, there's no question a bill to allow guns on Idaho college campuses is going to be approved by the Idaho Legislature.

Idaho dairy anti-spying bill passes committee

BOISE (AP) - Lawmakers voted Thursday to send to full House debate a bill that would block activists from secretly filming agricultural operations in hopes of capturing abuse on camera.

Novel Destinations: 'England Coast to Coast'

Travelogue to be presented after-hours at Cd'A library

COEUR d'ALENE - It's a tour of England at a slower pace - on foot to be exact.

Top gymnasts to compete in Cd'A

Great West Gym Fest returns to Coeur d'Alene this weekend. The event, in its 13th year, is expected to attract thousands of athletes, coaches and spectators to downtown Coeur d'Alene. It starts today, runs through Sunday, and will draw gymnasts from throughout the United States and Canada.

NIC Faculty Art Exhibit Feb. 24-March 28

North Idaho College faculty will exhibit their artwork during the Faculty Art Exhibit Feb. 24 through March 28 in the Boswell Corner Gallery.

State high school girls basketball tournament schedules

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Goedde's interest rate bill clears Senate committee

BOISE - Prejudgment interest rates allowed in state code could be dropped to 7.5 percent from the current 12 percent if a bill currently under consideration at the Legislature gets amended and becomes law.

Gay rights activists arrested

BOISE (AP) - Gay rights activists were arrested Thursday and jailed after refusing to voluntarily lift an hours-long Senate blockade aimed at pressuring lawmakers into backing anti-discrimination protections.

VETERANS: Our duty is to help them

I have never served in the military, but I can only imagine how hard it would be coming back from something that can completely change your worldview. According to an article in The Press on Sunday, Feb. 16, misconduct is forcing more soldiers out of service.

'Bronx Bombers' strikes out on Broadway

NEW YORK - The play about the New York Yankees has struck out on Broadway.

Entertainment Calendar

"Wit!:" 7:30 p.m. Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. A renowned professor of English has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the course of her illness, Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with profundity and humor. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene. $11-$17. Buy online: www.lakecityplayhouse.org or call: (208) 667-1323.

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DIVORCES GRANTED

Bill would help Hidden Lake float home owners connect to sewer system

BOISE - Sen. Bob Nonini on Wednesday promoted legislation that would enable the owners of 23 historic float homes on Hidden Lake to get low-interest state financing to connect their properties to the park's sewer system.

World/Nation

• Refuse-to-serve gays bill approved in Arizona

Colville tribal leader charged with rape

Incident occurred on Cd'A tribal reservation

COEUR d'ALENE - The vice-chairman of the tribal council of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation resigned following an arrest on a rape charge by the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Police.

Speaker: Say no to more wolves

Filmmaker says reintroduction was 'fraud'

COEUR d'ALENE - It was a full house Thursday at the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans weekly meeting at Fedora Pub and Grille. The topic of discussion responsible for the large crowd was the ever-controversial Idaho wolf.

'Wit' on stage

Play opens tonight at Lake City Playhouse

"Wit," an award-winning play about a poetry professor's battle with terminal ovarian cancer, opens tonight at 7:30 at Lake City Playhouse in Coeur d'Alene. It will run through March 9 with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. curtain on Sundays.

Number of U.S. farms declines, farmers getting older

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of U.S. farms is declining even as the value of their crops and livestock has increased over the past five years, a government census of American agriculture released Thursday says.

Now playing: 'Different Drummers'

Film written, produced and shot on location in Spokane

It begins with a science project and an ominous message from above.

Ingeborg Kaplan, 83

Ingeborg Kaplan passed away at 2:30 p.m., February 11, 2014.

3A State Girls Basketball Tournament

5A State Girls Basketball Tournament

Check-off for wildlife on Idaho tax return

In the corner of my home office sits a box full of 2013 receipts, W-2's, canceled checks, mortgage statements and a lot of other related paperwork. I have not paid much attention to the box lately, but I know it is there. It is waiting for me.

Snow fun: Clunky bikes with fat tires catching on

McCALL (AP) - You've probably seen these in a bike shop, in a bike rack, or even hanging from the ceiling of a bar or restaurant and wondered, "What the heck is that?"

Lumberjacks fall to Maniacs to open District 1-2 tournament

TROY - Kalob Turner scored 11 points for the third-seeded Orofino Maniacs, which used a 12-5 run midway through the third quarter to pull away to beat the second-seeded St. Maries Lumberjacks 37-31 in the opening round of the 2A District 1-2 tournament on Wednesday at Troy High.

Utilities advise on email scam

Customers receiving bogus material as part of a national scheme

Inland Northwest electric utility companies are being targeted with the latest national scam using email to send bogus energy bills.

Lawsuits could lead to changes at fish hatcheries

PARKDALE, Ore. (AP) - People on the West Coast have counted on fish hatcheries for more than a century to help rebuild populations of salmon and steelhead decimated by overfishing, logging, mining, agriculture and hydroelectric dams, and bring them to a level where government would no longer need to regulate fisheries.

Idaho House backs hunter 'loyalty discounts'

BOISE (AP) - The Department of Fish and Game won House approval to give hunters and anglers a break on their licenses, provided they buy them year after year.

Residents address annex request

RATHDRUM - Concerned Rathdrum residents will have to wait longer to know what recommendation the city council will receive on a 33-acre annexation request.

'Pride and Prejudice'

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy presents play starting tonight

Jane Austen's classic novel about manners, morality and marriage in the rural society of 19th-century England will come to life on stage at Coeur d'Alene High School starting tonight.

Movers and Shakers

• Nilson joins Star Gold board

Presidency Project makes civics easy

In honor of Presidents Day this week (Lincoln's birthday was last week, but why let that get in the way of a Monday off...), Tuesday's column briefly highlighted executive orders. This hammer in the presidential toolbox is but one; the power, limitations, and evolution of the American presidency is a multi-volume study whose story has just begun in our young nation.

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Feb. 20, 2014

Enjoy this Viking run while it lasts

Who knows how long this will go on, with the current team starting five seniors, and its coach at an age where retirement is a possibility each year?

The power of social media

Facebook posts, friends help track down stolen Jeep

COEUR d'ALENE - Citizens and law enforcement officers are turning more and more to social media in order to track down criminals.

Teacher pleads not guilty to sex crime charges

COEUR d'ALENE - Daniel Taylor, a public school teacher accused of sex crimes involving a child, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment hearing in Kootenai County District Court Wednesday.

State girls basketball tournament schedules

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USDA home loan change celebrated

Population change allows continuation of programs

POST FALLS - The recently passed federal Farm Bill had a trickle-down effect right here in the River City.

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About economic development

Henderson, Hammond, Compton create 'Jobs Creators PAC'

POST FALLS - Rep. Frank Henderson has joined forces with two former state senators from Post Falls to form a political action committee to support political candidates who are focused on economic development.

Hecla reports $25.7 million loss for 2013

COEUR d'ALENE - Hecla Mining Co. on Wednesday reported a net loss of $3 million in the fourth quarter.

Athol mayor dies

This year, Lanny Spurlock would have celebrated two full decades of service as mayor of Athol, but Spurlock, 76, died in office Jan. 23, following a short illness.

Expanding economic alliances?

Obama touts North America's 'commitment to trade'

TOLUCA, Mexico - President Barack Obama on Wednesday touted the shared "commitment to trade" between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, while trying to reassure America's neighbors that he would seek to expand their economic alliances despite political resistance from his own Democratic Party.

Constance Anne Kociela, 75

Constance Anne Kociela, 75, passed away February 19, 2014, in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Legals February 20, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Loan No.: 0145036604 T.S. No.: 12-00703-5A On May 16, 2014 10:00 AM, Front entrance of the Kootenai County Courthouse, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83816 in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, on behalf of HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2005-2 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005\u00A82, the current Beneficiary, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows: All that portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 48 North, Range 5 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County Idaho, described as Follows: COMMENCING at the Northeast comer of said Section 24; thence West along the North line of said Section 24, 2283 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description; thence South, 1020 feet, more or less, to a point of the North line of Sun Up Bay Road; thence Westerly along the North line of Sun Up Bay Road, 335 feet, more or less, to a point on the North-South mid-\u00A8section line of said Section 24; thence North 1000 feet, more or less, to the North Quarter corner of said Section 24; thence East, 326.5 feet of 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: 10706 WEST BENNION ROAD, WORLEY, 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 TAMMY M. LANGE, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as original grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY OF ADA COUNTY, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as original beneficiary, dated as of June 15, 2005, and recorded June 15, 2005, as Instrument No. 1957308 in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder 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: HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2005-2 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-2, (the "Beneficiary"). Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in the Idaho Financial Code and authorized to do business in Idaho, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. The default(s) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note dated June 15, 2005 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $2,431.64 due from September 1, 2011, 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 $295,879.93, plus accrued interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum from August 1, 2011. 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: January 8, 2014 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 714-730-2727 A-4437844 LEGAL 62 JANUARY 30, 2014 FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 2014

A heart for service will help families

A heart for service will help families

By the time Tracey Brown Fouche attends her Post Falls High School 10th class reunion this year, she will have amassed an extraordinary list of accomplishments. The wife, mother and lawyer has launched a new firm in Coeur d'Alene. Adopt Idaho is devoted to every aspect of adoption.

Four Corners moves forward

Police investigate theft from nightclub

Opinion: Senate bill seriously flawed

Senate Bill 1254, which received Senate approval Tuesday, is wrong for North Idaho College and is wrong for higher education campuses throughout the state. Why?

You have to sleep to play

We all have occasional nights of it. You toss and turn and just can't get comfortable sleeping. As long as it happens just here and there, you can live with it. But it's when it goes on for nights in a row and you are up every two hours looking at your clock that you know something needs to change.

Whiplash management

Whiplash usually occurs as a result of a car crash, when the head moves in a fast, uncontrolled way in many possible directions. Whiplash can also be the result of sports injuries or falls. Here are the steps to follow if you have whiplash:

YOUTH SPORTS: Little League signups, rec basketball and more

POST FALLS LITTLE LEAGUE

American in their hearts

Hayden residents sworn in as citizens

Budget office: Wage hike would lift pay, cost jobs

Prep Boys Basketball Poll: Feb. 19, 2014

Records as of Monday, Feb. 17

World/Nation

MENUS: Make all reader-friendly

During a training discussion at the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI), we were struck by comments from teens about how they hate to go to a restaurant and have their friends read the menu for them. Many visually impaired persons in Idaho have this same problem — especially seniors. Large print and Braille menus should be available in every restaurant.

Get those old hearing aids fixed!

So many times, people have current hearing aids, but they are not in working order. I would like to help with this situation. I can repair any brand of hearing aid.

Northwest Notes: Feb. 19, 2014

At College

Melba school leader joins state superintendent race

Melba Superintendent Andy Grover announced Tuesday he will run for state superintendent of public instruction.

RELIGION: Free to support HB 427

HB 427 will seriously affect your freedom.

The non-interventionists

We have long preferred a non-interventionist approach to winemaking. The style that is more common among European and smaller lot producers domestically and abroad focuses on letting the wines become what they are meant to become while at the same time recognizing that changes in approach are necessary, vintage to vintage and varietal to varietal.

Annex request draws concerns

Rathdrum planning commission to hold hearing tonight

First night a hit for 'Tonight' host Fallon

More talking, longer sentences help babies' brains

New research shows how much and how well parents speak to their children helps build crucial language and vocabulary skills

Why am I sad?

"You are healthy except, your vitamin D is low," my doctor announces at my yearly physical this week. In disbelief I answer, "But I take 4,800 IU of vitamin D every morning." Vitamin deficiency has been an issue for me in my past which is why I take a high dosage of the supplement every morning.

CAR: Don't turn it on, walk away

It’s really amazing how many people will leave their car unattended while warming it up. There are way too many that will hop in your auto and drive off. Try having two sets of keys and lock your vehicle while not personally attended.

Hill pours in 28 for Vandals

Ex-Post Falls star sinks 8 3-pointers, 1 shy of school record

Beating the winter blues with vitamin D

Do you frequently feel fatigued, or experience muscle soreness, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, and feelings of apathy - especially during these winter months? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may be deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D has long been known as the "sunshine vitamin," and for its role in maintaining strong bones. However, many people who live in northern climates don't realize that they are likely deficient in vitamin D.

VETS: Invited to new Post Home

Calling all Veterans and Legionaries:

Damaging effects of forward head posture

The effects of posture on health are becoming more evident. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse, and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture. The corollary of these observations is that many symptoms, including pain, may be moderated or eliminated by improved posture.

Slower speeds for spring on Highway 41

Limit designed to protect travelers, road from breakups

Fugitive of the Week

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of

Healthy duck? For Mardi Gras, we make it possible

With Mardi Gras looming, I thought it might be fun to cook up some New Orleans-styled goodies featuring duck, andouille sausage and Creole seasoning. These rich ingredients are typical of the fare from this town that knows how to party - an instinct that goes into overdrive during Mardi Gras.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Feb. 19, 2014

NIC game likely more entertaining

I get it, all-star games are supposed to be a showcase of players and their abilities.

WOLVES: Tribes, assert your rights

The wolf and American Indians go back together to the beginning of time. From oral history and traditional stories, the wolf and Indian people are brothers, and in some clans wolf is a member of the family.

Ask your audiologist...

TOLERANCE: Not what you think

Just a word about tolerance as an afterthought to Tom Hamilton’s 2,800 word speech printed in The Press. Tolerance is not about having to believe what someone else believes or living the way someone else lives. And it’s not about pretending you agree when you don’t.

RELIGION: No, bill is not a joke

Sometimes I read things in the newspaper that make it hard for me to believe my eyes, thinking “Did it really say that?” Regarding the article “House ships religious freedom bill back to panel,” (The Press, Feb. 13), did it really say the proposed legislation was to “… protect the religious freedom of businesses not to have to serve gay customers …” Are you kidding? Since when, what law, what legislation provides, “religious freedom of businesses?”

Trapping emotions

When emotion rules, reason suffers.

Fraud prevention workshop March 5

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce will host "Protecting Your Business or Organization from Fraud," a workshop about fraud prevention featuring a panel of local experts.

State high school girls basketball tournaments

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Timberlake repeats as Intermountain champs

'Guns and Hoses' ready to pedal for a purpose

Deputies involved in fatal shooting identified

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday released the names of the deputies involved in last week's chase that started in Coeur d'Alene and resulted in a fatal shooting in Spokane Valley.

Senate pulls trigger on gun bill

Idaho senators back legislation, send it to House

A bill allowing concealed weapons on Idaho's college campuses passed the Senate 25-10 Tuesday, as Second Amendment advocates overcame opponents who criticized the measure as making learning environments unsafe.

Chronic neck pain

Chronic neck pain is something that can affect your work and personal life. If you have been suffering with neck pain for greater than three months, you would be categorized as having "chronic" neck pain. You don't need to suffer any more!

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"Dangerous" felon sought by FBI

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of Kevin Anthony Briggs.

Stewart R. Donohoe, 56

Stewart R. Donohoe, 56, former Medimont, ID resident, died February 12, 2014, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident near Mesa, Ariz.

Update: Remington came home

A Coeur d'Alene woman told city police officers that her pet Rottweiler was stolen from her back yard sometime between Tuesday evening and early this morning. 

Delores “Dee” Schmick, 86

Delores “Dee” Schmick was born to Joseph and Mary Gorski (Zeuroof) in Racine, Wis., and passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, at Hospice in Coeur d’Alene, ID on February 14, 2014.

Idaho rep withdraws religious freedom bill

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A lawmaker promoting disputed legislation to protect religious people who refuse to serve gays, lesbians and others to whom they object from lawsuits says he'll withdraw the bill, for now.

Press poll: Obama, don't touch minimum wage

By nearly a 2-to-1 margin, readers of cdapress.com don't want the president to decide the minimum wage issue.

Trapping should:

NIC student reports assault, robbery

Coeur d’Alene Police detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning at 5:57 in the vicinity of Garden Avenue and Hubbard Street.

Boomers benefit from Obamacare

Older Americans are early winners under Obama's health law

Movers and Shakers

Smooth sailing

Race the Joe 2014 event back in the hands of locals

Intellectually disabled struggling to find work

Teacher merit pay plan gains traction

Educators could earn premiums of $850 to $5,780

The House Education Committee took a first step Monday toward transitioning to a career ladder form of teacher pay by approving $15.9 million in leadership awards.

Vision adjustment

Organizers seek way to keep volunteers involved in plan implementation

Message for the man in the shiny white Lexus

Daun walked to the grocery store on East Sherman in bone chilling 10 degree weather at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, to buy some Top Ramen. As she approached the cash register she coughed, and a young man, with a white Lexus parked outside, began loudly berating her in front of her friends and other customers. He told her "you are sick and spreading disease, go to a doctor, you are homeless on purpose, and you are on welfare and you won't get a job."

Idaho avalanche kills man, injures woman

Let's make a movie

Henderson pushes to extend film rebate fund

Pope opens big week; sex, divorce on agenda

Local teachers offer testimony

Educators share views with Senate Education Committee

Two Kootenai County teachers were in Boise Monday to present testimony to the Idaho Senate Education Committee.

Wedded to a cause

Local nonprofit grants wedding wishes

Recent storms ease some water shortage fears

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Not giving up

Gay rights activists gather again at Idaho Capitol

Father, son hurt in collision

Deeper look into executive orders

If Alexander Hamilton were alive, he'd probably be cheerleading. Hamilton argued not for an even balance of powers among the three branches, but for a stronger executive. In that sense I am not a Hamiltonian; I cringe and shudder when one branch - any branch - tries to dominate.

Exploring NIC's faculty pay

63 percent of instructors earn a base salary of more than $50,000

'Lego Movie' blocks 'RoboCop,' 'About Last Night'

That's a lot of lawyers

Idaho spends millions on outside attorneys

Making something happen

Australian Stirton wrapping up Cardinals career before moving on to Gonzaga

When Georgia Stirton stepped off the airplane two years ago after traveling from her native Melbourne, Australia, she had no idea where she was going.

John F. Taylor, 87

John F. Taylor, 87, of Athol, ID passed away February 16, 2014, at Hospice House in Hayden, ID with his family by his side.

Denise Faye Leist Bell, 63

Denise 

Idaho senators back guns on campus bill

BOISE (AP) — The Senate voted 25-10 for a bill to allow students, faculty and others to tote guns on college campuses.

A lot of pills

Idaho State Police officers discovered nearly 2,000 pills - narcotic pain relievers that legally require a physician’s prescription - in a vehicle that was pulled over earlier today for a traffic violation on Interstate 15 in Idaho Falls.

Legals February 18, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Loan No.: 0209840412 T.S. No.: 12-02162-5A On May 14, 2014 09:00 AM, AmeriTel Inn - Coeur d'Alene, 333 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene, 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., the current Beneficiary, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, 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 8, Block 2, BOEKEL RANCH, according to the plat recorded in Book "J" of Plats, at Page 231, 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: 15040 NIXON LOOP , RATHDRUM, 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 LISA A SEXTON AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as original grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE CO, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR SYDION FINANCIAL, LLC, as original beneficiary, dated as of September 11, 2008, and recorded September 12, 2008, as Instrument No. 2177453000 in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder 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"). Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in the Idaho Financial Code and authorized to do business in Idaho, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. The default(s) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note dated September 11, 2008 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $1,611.66 due from July 1, 2012, 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 $259,966.06, plus accrued interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum from June 1, 2012. 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: December 17, 2013 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 800-793-6107 A-4434903 Legal 48 January 28, 2014 February 4, 11, 18, 2014

Tokyo hit by record snowfall

Weather Gems

This past week, Tokyo measured 27cm (10.6 inches) of snow, the most snow in 45 years in the nation's capital, more than double the normal snow of just 4.3 inches for an entire winter season.

Bride Expo is a one-stop shop for all things wedding

Trap-related deaths catch attention of hikers

Idaho Fish and Game to discuss trapping

Chiefs handle Everett

Progress, but issues remain

Diamond Cup organizers still need to fulfill terms of last year's race; H1 Unlimited wants to keep event on its schedule

Animal supporters get a chance to H.E.L.P.

Craigslist killing suspect claims 22 others

Supreme spat

Idaho Supreme Court justices exchange barbs

Ina Lulu Sams, 78

Ina Lulu Sams, 78, of Post Falls, ID passed away February 17, 2014, at the Hospice House in Hayden, ID.  

William "Bill" Leroy Monaghan Sr., 89

Bill was born November 21, 1924, in Rathdrum, ID. He was the third of four children born to Patrick Albert and Selah May (Ernsberger) Monaghan; he passed away February 12, 2014, at Yuma Medical Center, in Yuma, Ariz.

Rollie Lee Mort, 71

Rollie Lee Mort, 71, of Post Falls, ID passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at the Hospice House in Hayden, ID.

James "Jim" G. Heagney, 81

James "Jim" G. Heagney was born March 12, 1932, to parents James and Lydia, who, along with his sister Mary, lived in Milwaukee, Wis. Being from Milwaukee started his lifelong obsession and dedication to the Green Bay Packers. He was an avid train enthusiast which began at an early age working as a laborer for the Milwaukee Railroad, where his father had a life long career culminating as a Conductor.

Michael Ervin Bruss, 45

A lifelong resident of Post Falls, a man who touched the lives of all who knew him, Michael ‘Mike’ Bruss left this earth on January 30, 2014.

Legals February 17, 2014

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 13, 2014 File No.: 7699.20504 Sale date and time (local time): May 19, 2014 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: 3062 West Blueberry Circle Hayden, ID 83835 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Michael S Lehman and Christine P Lehman husband and wife Original trustee: Lawyers Title Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for United Financial Mortgage Corp. Recording date: 03/31/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2022931000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 13, 2014: $285,845.26 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 6, Block 3, Strawberry Fields, according to the plat recorded in Book "J" of Plats at Page 129 ET Seq., records of Kootenai County, Idaho The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7699.20504) 1002.263054-File No. Legal 71 January 27, 2014 February 3, 10, 17, 2014

POEM: February, by Helen Miller

This is the month we recall two great events,

Positive trends have momentum

Influx of major market investors highlight of Coldwell Banker Commercial Market Review and Forecast

Cardinal men, women beat Snow

* MEN'S BASKETBALL

Dunn guilty of lesser counts in music shooting

Jury couldn't decide on murder charge, mistrial declared

Schmidty's not just for burgers

Business Bits

Fitting with the name, an interesting and tasty array of burgers is the mainstay (and namesake) of Schmidty's Burgers. The new eatery opened Thursday at 206 N. Fourth St. (the home of the former Scrud's Diner, which evidently moved to Ogden, Utah).

State high school girls basketball tournament schedules

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Community Thanks February 16, 2014

REHAB: Of Good Sam and Good Tim

In regard to the letter from Paula Johnson on Friday, Feb. 7: During the six months that you went to The Altar Church, where was your head? Obviously not on the people going through, or the ones who already went through, the Ranch.

Popular coffee house will move this spring

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberlake earns state berth

McCALL - Freshmen Keelie Lawler (15 points) and Allison Kirby (14 points) led the Timberlake Tigers to a 58-32 win against the Kimberly Bulldogs in a state 3A play-in game on Saturday at McCall-Donnelly High to advance to the state tournament.

Rethinking marijuana

US drug policy fuels push for legal pot worldwide

In a former colonial mansion in Jamaica, politicians huddle to discuss trying to ease marijuana laws in the land of the late reggae musician and cannabis evangelist Bob Marley. In Morocco, one of the world's top producers of the concentrated pot known as hashish, two leading political parties want to legalize its cultivation, at least for medical and industrial use.

REHAB: Simply put, it works

I am writing in response to the letter about Tim Remington and his rehab program.

Jhung for jhobs

Recruitment and retention are critical components of economic development. But when it comes to more and better jobs, it's hard to beat creation.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Vikings storm past Bulldogs

COEUR d'ALENE - Tony Naccarato scored a season-high 21 points Saturday, as Coeur d'Alene came back strong from a four-point deficit after the first quarter to win its fifth in a row by beating Sandpoint, 66-54 at Elmer Jordan Court.

Neighborhood of the Week: Cottage Grove

Carefree living. That's what life in Cottage Grove is all about.

WOOD: Needs to be impartial

Sgt. Christie Wood is beginning to sound more like Diane Feinstein every day — do as I say and not as I do — unless, of course, she has agreed to not carry her weapon when she is on the North Idaho College campus. Councilmen Dan Gooken and Steve Adams seem to remember more about the Constitution and the Second Amendment than Sgt. Wood. Don’t police officers still swear to uphold the Constitution when they are sworn in?

NIC qualifies all 10 to nationals

Pipe dreams & nightmares

North Idaho braces for Washington weed

In just a few months, marijuana stores will open throughout Washington. But the impact won't be limited to North Idaho's neighbors.

IDAHO: Just say no to Con-Con

Senator Curt McKenzie of Nampa is calling for a Constitutional Convention for a balanced budget amendment to be limited to that subject only by another amendment. Does he not understand that once a Constitutional Convention is convened, the parties no longer are in any way obligated to adhere to any directives, stipulations, limitations or regulations agreed to prior to the said Convention?

Milestone Announcements February 16, 2014

BULLIES: Handle them as criminals

Bullying at school is a crime, just like in the work place.

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Feb. 16, 2014

3 decades of highs, lows for Sandpoint

One thing was for sure last week - it was a LONG time since the Sandpoint High girls basketball team had won a regional championship.

The Ombudsman Program wants YOU!

Remember the posters that read, "Uncle Sam Want YOU?" Probably not. They were World War II recruiting posters that inspired eager and brave young men and women to rush to the nearest Army recruiting office.

Gay-marriage foes scrambling after court setbacks

Idaho bill would allow for religious freedom defense against a lawsuit from another private party

Property not selling?

There was a time, not so long ago yet it seems a distant memory, when someone would pay any price for real estate offered for sale. Some refer to it as the real estate boom, others merely call it insanity. You have seen us here refer often to the crazy market from 2004-2007 as the feeding frenzy. An oft used strategy in that marketing period was, if your listing is not selling, raise the price. Interestingly enough, that strategy yielded results more often than not.

CAMPUS: No place for guns

Idaho Senate Bill 1254, commonly known as the “Guns on Campus” bill, purports to provide for the safety of students, faculty and staff of state colleges and universities by allowing certain individuals to carry firearms on campus. One would reasonably assume, therefore, that this law is being proposed to address serious safety issues on our college campuses. Let us examine the facts.

Drake apologizes after rants to Rolling Stone

NEW YORK (AP) - Drake is apologizing for lashing out at Rolling Stone for replacing him on the cover with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Avalanche alert

Weather swings, recent deaths prompt warning

Recent wild weather swings have snowballed into ripe conditions for avalanches in North Idaho mountains, according to the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center.

PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls romps at Lewiston; St. Maries girls eliminated

* BOYS

Spring Dash T-shirt submissions sought

United Way of Kootenai County is gearing up for the 32nd annual Spring Dash, a 5-mile run/walk and tot-trot fundraiser.

TV comedy pioneer Sid Caesar dies at 91

LOS ANGELES - Carl Reiner remembers Sid Caesar as a great flame who drew comedy writer "moths" including Mel Brooks and Neil Simon to his side.

Momentum boost for Lakeland

Derrick's late hoop helps Hawks rally past Sandpoint

RATHDRUM - Lakeland High junior guard Tyrel Derrick answered the bell in a 57-52 victory over Sandpoint on Friday, in front of a raucous Hawk Court crowd.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Feb. 15, 2014

Quite the legendary tourney run

To former Post Falls High girls basketball coach Ron Worley, they'll always be 18 years old.

Charisma in color

Coeur d'Alene artist creates colorful cloak

COEUR d'ALENE - Hand-painted wooden buttons, acrylics and several different fabrics have been crafted together to create a charismatic cloak for the Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho's upcoming production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

Fitness myths

This week, I am going to cover a number of fitness myths. We all have been given advice on what to do when working out or heard a few things that seemed a bit off regarding fitness. Now let's cut through a few of these myths.

Coyotes take two from Cardinals in SWAC play

LAS VEGAS - Hayden Fields went 6 for 7 on the day, including a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning in the first game, but the North Idaho College softball team lost a Scenic West Athletic Conference doubleheader to Southern Nevada 4-3 and 11-9 on Friday afternoon.

Navajo Nation president blocks tax on junk food

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Navajo Nation president has vetoed a proposal to impose an additional tax on chips, cookies and sweetened beverages on the country's largest reservation, but the legislation could be resurrected later.

Government lets banks, marijuana sellers do business

Intent is to make banks feel more comfortable working with new legal entities

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Friday gave banks a road map for conducting transactions with legal marijuana sellers so these new businesses can stash away savings, make payroll and pay taxes like any other enterprise. It's not clear banks will get on board.

Standoff ends peacefully

Man taken into custody on involuntary hold for psychiatric treatment

GARWOOD - After a more than three-hour standoff in a residence at the corner of Grand Tour Drive and Ridgeway Lane Friday afternoon, Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies were able to take a man into custody on an involuntary hold for psychiatric treatment.

California bill seeks warnings on sugary drinks

SB1000 would require the notice to be on the front of all beverage containers with added sweeteners that have 75 or more calories in every 12 ounces

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California would become the first state to require warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks under a proposal a state lawmaker announced Thursday.

Records

CRIME REPORTS

Few eligible patients can get weight loss surgery

Insurance coverage largest barrier against patients not having procedure

WASHINGTON - Like 78 million other Americans, Mary-Jane Harrison is obese.

The people speak

Lawmakers hear citizen input at budget hearing

BOISE - State budget writers on Friday listened to what 44 Idaho citizens had to say on budget matters.

Election resources available

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Clerk Jim Brannon reminds people who are considering running for office in the May 20, 2014 Primary Election that the County Elections Office has resources to assist them.

A sweet time

Valentine's Day companionship brings smiles, stories

POST FALLS - Valentine's Day brought student Nebaeh Cameron and senior Don Grunsted together on Friday.

Stabbing case nets 14-year sentence

Jayde Brown will be eligible for parole in 3 years

COEUR d'ALENE - Jayde Brown was sentenced Friday to 14 years in jail for an October stabbing incident Kootenai County Judge Benjamin Simpson called "shocking" in nature.

'Ag-gag' bill attacks animals

I had reluctantly convinced myself to just walk away from the effort to change the lax animal cruelty laws in Idaho. But, when the current legislative session began and I became aware of the announcement by the chairman of the Agricultural Committee that he would absolutely not even consider nor bring before our legislators any and all amendments which would seek to strengthen our existing weak and ineffective animal cruelty laws, I was angry.

Higher gasoline prices are on the way

NEW YORK - Drivers, here's the bad news: You'll be paying more for gasoline in the coming weeks.

Northwest Notes, Feb. 15, 2014

NIC competes today at

Pat Raffee: Grace under pressure

IN PERSON

Pat Raffee is Kootenai County chief deputy county clerk. She was hired in 2011 by County Clerk Cliff Hayes, who died in office last December. She currently works under Jim Brannon, who was appointed interim county clerk by the Kootenai County Commission. Raffee's background includes contract positions as executive director of two Idaho urban renewal agencies (Moscow and Post Falls), extensive consulting in the private sector and a recent appointment to the Idaho Commission for Libraries by Gov. Butch Otter.

Legals February 15, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On the 17th day of May, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. (recognized local time) of said day, at 409 Coeur d'Alene Avenue, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, BRENT G. SCHLOTTHAUER, Esq., as Successor Trustee, acting pursuant to a power of sale conferred in the herein described Deed of Trust, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States of America, all payable at the time of the sale, the interest conveyed to the trustee by said Deed of Trust in and to the following described real property, situated in Kootenai County, State of Idaho, to-wit: Lots 1 and 2 in Block 17 of TOWN OF SPIRIT LAKE according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book B of Plats at Page(s) 143, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. For the purposes of compliance with Idaho Code 60-113, the Successor Trustee has been informed that the following address may sometimes be associated with the real property which is the subject of this notice: 6210 West Maine Street, Spirit Lake, 83869. 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 that certain Deed of Trust, dated August 24, 2004, by and between DAVID R. ESTERLY and PEGGY ANN ESTERLY, husband and wife, as the "Grantors"; LAWYERS TITLE OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, as "Trustee"; and BONNIE R. BAIRD, TRUSTEE OF THE BAIRD TRUST, dated July 17, 2004, as the "Beneficiary", recorded in the office of the Kootenai County Recorder, State of Idaho, on August 25, 2004, as Instrument No. 1896938, and re-recorded on October 26, 2004, as Instrument No. 1909130. The above Grantor is named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a). No representation is made said Grantor is, or is not, presently responsible for this obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is that the Grantor above-named has failed to pay when due: (i) the principal balance of the Promissory Note secured by said Deed of Trust upon maturity; (ii) continuing interest at the rate of ten percent (10.0%) per annum; and (iii) all other late charges, service charges and/or any other disbursements, costs, attorney fees, expenses, etc., incurred and/or paid by the Beneficiary and/or Trustee associated with this Notice of Default and/or this foreclosure as provided by the Deed of Trust, the Promissory Note and/or Idaho law. As of December 31, 2013, the principal balance of $46,956.06, together with unpaid interest in the amount of $7,504.26, together with late fees in the amount of $5,590.20, plus costs and attorney fees, remains as due and owing. ALL AMOUNTS are now due and payable along with interest which continues to accrue and all costs and fees associated with this foreclosure including trustee fees, attorney fees and other similar and related costs. And further, that attorney Brent G. Schlotthauer has been duly appointed as the Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Successor Trustee was appointed and substituted as trustee under the above-referenced trust deed by a NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, dated December 5, 2013, and recorded on December 6, 2013, in the office of the Kootenai County Recorder as Instrument No. 2439083000. The Successor Trustee has executed this written Notice of Default, and has declared its election to cause the above described real property to be sold to satisfy the obligations under said Deed of Trust. In the event the Successor Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of the monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATED this ____ day of January, 2014. /s/_______________ BRENT G. SCHLOTTHAUER, Esq. Successor Trustee STATE OF IDAHO ) :ss. County of Kootenai ) On this _____ day of January, 2014, before me, a Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared BRENT G. SCHLOTTHAUER, known to me to be the Successor Trustee of the Deed of Trust mentioned in this Notice of Default, and whose name is subscribed to the within instrument on behalf of said Successor Trustee and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as said Successor Trustee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed by hand and official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. (SEAL) Notary Public for Idaho Residing at: Legal 106 January 25, 2014 February 1, 8, 15, 2014

Reagan Repubs tout conservative principles

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Reagan Republican President Jeff Ward reminded the troops Thursday the political group battles for a broad conservative coalition.

JOBS: Spokesperson shouldn't speak

On Feb. 6, The Press published a story about Frontier Communications joining the White House in an employment initiative. It’s pretty hard to believe they’d have Frontier’s CEO, Maggie Wilderotter, on this committee speaking about hiring the unemployed. She’s one of the contributors to unemployment.

Man loses hand, fingers in accident

Athol resident was working on his ham radio tower

A 52-year-old ham radio operator in Athol lost several fingers and one of his hands Thursday when his amateur radio antenna tower collapsed on him while he was working on it.

RELIGION: Rights extend to everyone

In response to Frank D. Gunseor, I would first like to know just how familiar he is with his own Bible? According to the Apostle Paul, “We have all sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God.” Therefore, exactly who isn’t immoral: Who enters a grocery store, clothing store, fast food restaurant, pharmacy, among other business establishments? If a business wishes to discriminate based on “morality,” the business owner would have too few customers around to make a profit. And if “religious freedom” or arguments of “conscious” deprive people such as Mr. Gunseor of lifesaving transfusions or medication, I know of no Biblical passage, in either the Old Testament or New, that would even support this particular claim. Jesus healed the sick, without asking whether they were “moral enough” to receive treatment. He also spoke of forgiveness. If God could forgive sinners, then the people whom God forgave should be just as prepared to “pass it on,” forgiving others in turn. Using “religious freedom” to show nothing but contempt for our fellow residents of Idaho isn’t moral.

GUN: Punishment, crime don't fit

What will it take in our Idaho justice system to realize that a revolver-packing, drug-induced student is more dangerous warranting something more than a misdemeanor offense with a $600 bond, and then allowed back on the streets? Perhaps we should check with the previous school tragedies to see if these communities think the events warranted misdemeanor offenses.

Do romance right today

We all make mistakes.

CYT bringing 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' to Kroc stage

Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho is bringing "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," to the S.A. Kroc Theater, Feb. 28 to March 9.

Don't be stupid regarding Cupid

I overheard a recent discussion from which I got quite a few chuckles. I was waiting in line at a local restaurant and my wandering ears picked up a spirited conversation.

POT: More reasons to just say 'no'

In David Eubanks’ recent letter to the editor, he mentioned several reasons why “pot” (marijuana) should not be legalized in Idaho.

Wanted: Red Hot Mamas for Thanksgiving

Group headed to Macy's parade

Idaho Republican resurrects religious school tax credit bill

BOISE (AP) - A Republican resurrected last year's failed measure seeking to grant tax credits to people who donate to scholarships meant to defray tuition at private or religious schools.

DEER: When fines just aren't fine

Most of this letter is a repeat of one I submitted a couple of years ago, but it’s time for a reminder, I guess, now that Dalton’s residents are trying to pass an ordinance to fine people for feeding the deer. I agree with the letter written by Mike Reno (Sunday’s Press) that whether you feed them or not, they will always be there. I can imagine that if people didn’t feed the deer in the winter conditions we are experiencing now, we would find carcasses of starving deer in yards and streets.

KMPO seeks solution

Consultant tapped to resolve airport, road plan debate

POST FALLS - A regional transportation board has taken the first step toward what it hopes will resolve a two-year land-use debate on the Rathdrum Prairie.

COLUMN: Smith hit the bull's-eye

What a fantastic My Turn article by Robert Smith in last Saturday’s Press.

Lawmaker asked to rein in travel expenses

BOISE (AP) - An eastern Idaho lawmaker who spent more than $15,000 on travel at taxpayer expense last year has been asked to rein in future requests.

Mom petitions for inattentive driving bill

BOISE (AP) - A grieving Idaho Falls mother is hoping a new bill will prevent tragedy for other families after her 11-year-old daughter was killed when a driver with uncontrolled diabetes crossed the center line and slammed into the car in which the girl was a passenger.

Arts and Entertainment Happenings

Nightlife and cultural events in and around Kootenai County

Pat Coast: 7-10 p.m., Seasons of Coeur d'Alene

THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Feb. 14, 2014

From broken pelvis to world champ

At 76 years old, Hayden resident Ron Hill finished a triathlon in 7 hours, 12 minutes and 11 seconds while swimming, cycling and running in the XTERRA World Championship on Oct. 28 in Maui, Hawaii, an offroad triathlon that Hill considers much more difficult than your average triathlon.

Look closer at 'Don't Fail Idaho'

When something sounds too good to be true it probably is. The same holds true for when something sounds too bad.

Movers and Shakers

• Porter joins Kootenai Health Foundation board

SAINT: Arrived out of nowhere

Pausing for a breather at the store entrance, my sister asked, “Where did he come from?”

Precinct 52 calls for political healing

COEUR d'ALENE - As the primary elections draw near, candidates are lining up and parties are gearing up to support them - but before they can be successful, some Republicans believe they need to do some healing.

HELP: You all answered call

Last week, St. Vincent de Paul sent out a call to action requesting food donations for the HELP Center. In the subsequent days our pantries have been literally stocked to the ceiling with an incredible variety and abundance of donated provisions that will help provide meals for the hundreds of individuals and families who pass through our doors seeking assistance. You brought us nearly a thousand pounds of canned foods, soups, milk, dry goods, pet food, paper products and cash gifts. We are continuously amazed and deeply moved by the outpouring of support. The donations are, in a way, an endorsement of our mission at St. Vincent de Paul, to give service to those struggling, those who are in need and to help others help themselves. You demonstrate what it means to be a community: An alliance of compassionate individuals mobilizing to care for its people. We build each other up, and by virtue build a stronger, healthier community. At St. Vincent’s we are only able to offer the services we do — the thousands of unduplicated services — because of you.

REHAB: Can't put a price on real love

In response to Jesus has no price tag, from Paula Johnson:

Ward to run for District 3 state house seat

COEUR d'ALENE - Jeff Ward, president of the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans, announced Thursday he is running for the state Legislature.

World/Nation

• Judge tosses Virginia same-sex marriage ban

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene topples Moscow

COEUR d'ALENE - Austin Paulsen and Devin Kluss had steals in the final minute for the Coeur d'Alene Vikings, who held off the visiting Moscow Bears 65-60 in a nonleague battle between the 5A Inland Empire League champions and the 4A IEL champs on Thursday night at Elmer Jordan Court.

SECURITY: Time to tap technology

Shoppers, are you concerned about the security of our credit/debit card use at big retail stores? Me too.

NIC BASKETBALL: Card women fade late vs. Salt

Cold-shooting NIC men fall again to Bruins

COEUR d'ALENE - The playoff picture in the Scenic West Athletic Conference is getting a lot more clear - and it appears that the North Idaho College men's and women's basketball teams will have an unfamiliar role.

PREP WRESTLING: Vikings edged by Lewiston

LEWISTON - Coeur d'Alene led by three points going into the final match, but Lewiston won by pin at heavyweight to triumph 38-35 on Thursday night at Booth Hall.

Skier partially buried by Idaho avalanche

KETCHUM (AP) - A skier was injured after being partially buried by an avalanche near Sun Valley Resort in south-central Idaho.

Love Your Library concertslated for March 8 in Cd'A

Love Your Library, a concert featuring Ruth Pratt, will be held March 8 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library. Doors open at 7.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberlake, Lakeside advance to state play-in games

SPIRIT LAKE - Timberlake held Kellogg to three field goals over the final three quarters en route to a 50-23 victory in the second-place game of the 3A District 1 tournament Thursday night at Timberlake High.

LETTER: Silence isn't golden, Jim

Jim Hollingsworth, are you kidding me?

Academy Awards night benefit for Cd'A Summer Theatre

This year's Oscar awards show will be screened live beginning at 5 p.m. March 2 at the historic Bing Crosby Theater in downtown Spokane.

Young guns

Bill would let 10-year-olds hunt big game in Idaho

BOISE - The House Resources and Conservation Committee approved a bill Thursday that would allow 10-year-olds in Idaho to hunt big game if it becomes law.

Records

DIVORCE FILED

Drake: Done with interviews after Rolling Stone

Rapper was supposed to be on cover of magazine's new issue, but was replaced with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman

NEW YORK - Drake says he won't do interviews with magazines following a recent story in Rolling Stone magazine.

Sandpoint's Holland goes for the gold

Snowboarder 'hoping the third time's the charm'

SANDPOINT - When snowboarding first burst upon the scene in the early 1980s, a young Nate Holland was shredding the slopes of Schweitzer, part of the first generation to start surfing the mountains.

Jewell "Diane" Wall-Whisner, 71

Jewell "Diane" Wall-Whisner, age 71, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014, in Coeur d'Alene.

Doris Earles, 84

Doris Earles, age 84, born on September 8, 1930, in Omaha, Neb., passed away on February 9, 2014, at her home in Coeur d'Alene.

Sara Eleanor Zierlein, 78

Sara Eleanor Zierlein passed on to be with her Lord on Feb. 1, 2014. She was 78.

Joseph M. Catalano, 94

Joseph M. Catalano passed away January 22, 2014, at the age of 94, at Bristol Heights Assisted Living in Coeur d'Alene. Joe recently moved from Goodyear, Ariz., to be close to family.

Legals February 14, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 02-FVF-130886 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that. ALLIANCE TITLE and ESCROW CORP., the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on May 16, 2014, 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 31, BLOCK 7, DEERFIELD, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS AT PAGE 376, 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 6537 WEST BASSWOOD DRIVE, RATHDRUM. ID 83858, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by JESSIKA KELSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Grantor, to NORTH IDAHO TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MILA, INC., A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/20/2005, recorded 10/24/2005, under Instrument No. 1990246, Mortgage records of KOOTENAI County, IDAHO, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by VOLT Asset Holdings Trust XVI, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., solely in its capacity as servicer. 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 10/20/2005. THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 6/1/2011 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH Amount due as of January 10, 2014 Delinquent Payments from June 01, 2011 32 payments at $1,145.75 each $36,664.00 (06-01-11 through 01-10-14) Late Charges: $1,661.12 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES TOTAL UNCOLLECTED $5,351.33 Suspense Credit: $-433.62 TOTAL: $43,242.83 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 $140,284.41, together with interest thereon at 8.600% per annum from 5/1/2011, 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: 1/10/2014. ALLIANCE TITLE and ESCROW CORP. Trustee By: Joel Meng, Asst. Secretary c/o REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: http://www.rtrustee.com A-4438695 Legal 53 January 24, 31, 2014 February 7, 14, 2014

Surprise catch by trappers helps IDFG research

Two trapping partners targeting bobcats in the West Cabinet Mountains of North Idaho were surprised when they discovered not a bobcat, but a lynx in one of their traps.

McDowell to seek re-election

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Assessor Mike McDowell officially announced Wednesday he is seeking re-election.

Nation's financing looking up

WASHINGTON - The U.S. government's deficit through the first four months of this budget year is down 36.6 percent from a year ago, signaling further improvement in the nation's finances.

Diamond Cup deadline

Hydro race officials need money - fast

COEUR d'ALENE - The head of H1 Unlimited, the unlimited hydroplane racing league, says he has "some strong concerns that persist" about Coeur d'Alene's Diamond Cup races.

PREP WRESTLING: Lakeland sweeps

RATHDRUM - Justin Wright at 120 pounds, Tyler Siegford at 113 pounds and Tanner Wright at 145 pounds were among the Lakeland wrestlers who won via pin on Wednesday, in a win over Moscow.

Spaghetti feed brings big bucks

Fundraiser secures $45,558.92 for Children's Village

COEUR d'ALENE - Thanks to the efforts of Alycia Barrowcliff, Children's Village in Coeur d'Alene is getting closer to reopening the Miller Home to shelter children who are abused, neglected, or homeless.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Second quarter run lifts Warriors to win

* 1A DIVISION II DISTRICT 1

A new place to play

Historic Fireside Lodge site being converted into Spirit Lake park

SPIRIT LAKE - Goodbye Fireside Lodge, hello Fireside Park.

Pipers to perform at Kroc Center

Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums of North Idaho will host "Piping for Princes" from 7-9:20 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene.

Saving public input

COEUR d'ALENE - Idaho Representative Luke Malek, R-Coeur d'Alene, has teamed with two Nampa representatives in an effort to regulate how urban renewal money can be spent on certain public facilities.

Wild trout thriving, multiplying in Boise River

BOISE (AP) - We have a lot to be proud of in the Boise River, especially if you're an angler.

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Feb. 13, 2014

Trying to make it to 'the show'

Who knows if Luke Tuten will end up someday like his grandfather, John Ernest "Jack" Tuten, a right-handed defenseman just like Luke, who once played in the Eastern Hockey League - one step below the NHL.

Last piece of McEuen art chosen

The Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission has selected the final piece of public art for McEuen Park. The sculpture is called "The Explorer." It is a bronze sculpture that will be sturdy enough to withstand people playing on it, Recreation Director Steve Anthony told the city's General Services Committee earlier this week.

4A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Lakeland's dream run ends

Sandpoint topples Hawks

COEUR d'ALENE - The Lakeland Hawks hoped they had another night of magic in them.

Seek not love, but agape

Yes, St. Valentine's Day is synonymous with love, but what does "love" mean exactly? It certainly doesn't mean overpriced cards, candy and flowers, nor any other thing money can buy. Perhaps it means a lover's motivation to buy them.

Man shot, killed after chase

Pursuit started in Coeur d'Alene, ended in Spokane Valley

A male driver who led law enforcement on a chase on Interstate 90 in Idaho Tuesday night died during a deputy-involved shooting in Spokane Valley, according to police.

Bowling Scores: Feb. 13, 2014

HIGH GAMES - Tom Davenport 298, Shawn Schlager 289, Ljubisa Milojevic 288.

Pend Oreille jail inmate escapes

Man scaled several razor-wire topped fences

SANDPOINT - An interstate manhunt was underway Wednesday for a prisoner who escaped from the Pend Oreille County Jail in Newport.

3A DISTRICT 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Shooting woes throw wrench into Timberlake plan

Priest River rallies past Tigers in fourth quarter

COEUR d'ALENE - The Timberlake Tigers did about everything they wanted to to win Wednesday night's 3A District 1 girls basketball championship game, except for one thing:

Briefs

• Items stolen from Cd'A home

Extreme Alaska challenge: 100-mile run, with sled

Juneau's Houston Laws' first race is slated for Saturday in the Susitna 100

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Man against nature.

Records

ANNULMENT FILED

Fulcher to hold open house Monday

POST FALLS - Russ Fulcher, a Republican senator from Meridian who is challenging Butch Otter for governor, will hold an open house Monday in Post Falls.

5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Something to yell about

Coeur d'Alene holds off Lewiston to advance to state

COEUR d’ALENE — Where there’s a Will — there was a way for the Coeur d’Alene Vikings on Wednesday night.

Campus gun law headed for full Senate vote

Campus gun legislation clears Senate committee

COEUR d'ALENE - State lawmakers moved closer Wednesday to making it legal to carry guns on Idaho's college and university campuses.

Open house set for big game seasons discussion

Big Game hunters will soon have opportunities across the state to participate in the season-setting process for 2014 Idaho big game hunting seasons. Season proposals have been developed and meetings are being scheduled throughout Idaho.

RMEF is in the fight

A recent editorial by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation life member Mike Muscha caught my attention.

Joyce Huson, 82

Joyce Huson, 82, passed away the morning of February 11, 2014, here in Coeur d’Alene.

Margaret Elane Blood Jobes, 88

Margaret Elane Blood Jobes of Hayden passed away February 12, 2014, at the age of 88.

Merle Lee Johnson, 69

Merle Lee Johnson (Mert, Merlito, VernMerleEarl, Snicker) of Bayview, ID passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in the Circle of Life unit at Kootenai Health. He was surrounded by his wife, Dorothy, his nephew, Roger Johnson and wife Lori, and many friends.

David Arthur Heft, 64

David Arthur Heft, 64, of Rathdrum, ID passed away February 10, 2014, with his family by his side, at the Hospice House in Hayden, ID.

Inez "Pat" Hoppe Anderson, 99

Inez "Pat" Marie Anderson was born in Roundup, Mont., on April 11, 1914, and passed away near Coeur d'Alene, ID on February 8, 2014 -- just two months shy of her 100th birthday.

Tyler Wilson: Olympic alternative - Extreme primates

It’s Sunday afternoon, the kids are napping, and I’m primed for some exciting Olympic coverage courtesy of NBC. I’m ready to see dangerous aerial stunts, bone-crushing rink action and crumbling Russian hotel rooms.

Legals February 13, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Loan No.: 0145036604 T.S. No.: 12-00703-5A On May 16, 2014 10:00 AM, Front entrance of the Kootenai County Courthouse, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83816 in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, on behalf of HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2005-2 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005\u00A82, the current Beneficiary, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows: All that portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 48 North, Range 5 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County Idaho, described as Follows: COMMENCING at the Northeast comer of said Section 24; thence West along the North line of said Section 24, 2283 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description; thence South, 1020 feet, more or less, to a point of the North line of Sun Up Bay Road; thence Westerly along the North line of Sun Up Bay Road, 335 feet, more or less, to a point on the North-South mid-\u00A8section line of said Section 24; thence North 1000 feet, more or less, to the North Quarter corner of said Section 24; thence East, 326.5 feet of 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: 10706 WEST BENNION ROAD, WORLEY, 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 TAMMY M. LANGE, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as original grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY OF ADA COUNTY, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as original beneficiary, dated as of June 15, 2005, and recorded June 15, 2005, as Instrument No. 1957308 in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder 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: HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2005-2 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-2, (the "Beneficiary"). Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in the Idaho Financial Code and authorized to do business in Idaho, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. The default(s) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note dated June 15, 2005 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $2,431.64 due from September 1, 2011, 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 $295,879.93, plus accrued interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum from August 1, 2011. 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: January 8, 2014 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 714-730-2727 A-4437844 LEGAL 62 JANUARY 30, 2014 FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 2014

YOUTH SPORTS: Select soccer, rec basketball and more

SELECT SOCCER

Prep Boys Basketball Poll: Feb. 12, 2014

Week 8

Two dead in Oregon avalanche

Depression-era child star dies at age 85

Shirley Temple: 1928-2014

Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for "Annie" can only dream of being as beloved - or as important - as Shirley Temple.

Time to go?

Post Falls employees offered early retirement

NIC trustees talk tenure

NIC officials seek to define term

A new amendment?

Lawmakers favor solidifying rules review process

Are you pregnant and suffering from low back pain?

You are not alone! Over 50 percent of pregnant women experience low back pain during their pregnancy. This pain can be debilitating, preventing you from working, taking care of your home, and taking care of your other children. Pregnancy-related lower back pain can be due to postural changes, ligament laxity due to the release of the hormone relaxin, and weight gain resulting in decreased stability of the back and hips.

COKE: Singing commercial's praise

What is this selfish, immature cry against Coca-Cola for a commercial showing America the Beautiful being sung in several different languages? Either the ones maligning that privilege were not listening in history class, or it wasn’t taught to them. Are they not aware of the inscription graven on a tablet within the pedestal on which the Statue of Liberty stands? My generation memorized part of that poem written by Emma Lazarus.

Slow-cooker chicken that delivers ease and flavor

Slow cooker meyer lemon chicken

The trouble with slow-cookers is that while they certainly deliver on ease, they sometimes disappoint on flavor. It's the risk you run when you dump a bunch of ingredients in a pot and walk away for much of the day.

WARMING: Columns a sad throwback

After reading Cliff Harris’ most recent and repeated denial of global warming, I’m trying to put his prognostication into some context. By comparison, it’s right up there with axioms that “the Earth is flat” and that “the sun revolves around the Earth.”

Committee approves plan to raise Idaho speed limits

Malek polishing scrap metal law

Lake City eliminates Post Falls

Timberwolves to play Saturday for berth to state tourney

DEER: Do as Texas does

Down in Texas they don’t call us winter visitors Snow Birds; they welcome us and christen us Winter Texans. When you hit El Paso there is a big visitors center where you can load your RV with literature about Texas until the axles drag. Maps to the many state parks that offer camping throughout the state are included.

Fighting crime one training wall at a time

Financial aid help available Saturday

North Idaho College will offer assistance completing the 2014-15 Free Application for Federal Student Aid on FAFSA Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the second floor of Molstead Library on NIC's main campus.

Joint agony

Arthritis is said to affect 46 million people, with 1.3 million of those presenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis - the autoimmune version. Today, conventional treatment consists of some pretty harsh drugs that control a degree of the symptoms, with a rash of side effects. But, what if we have more control over the agony of our joints than we originally thought? We do.

Groups work together to help

Here's a full-circle story, and one of the many reasons I love where I live.

Records

Of sulfites and drought

While we try to keep our articles to a single subject so we can get depth of information out to wine consumers concerning the weekly subject, we received multiple questions this week on the drought currently gripping the state of California, including the wine grape-growing regions. We also learned some information about sulfite levels in commonly consumed foods that may help those who suffer with wine allergies.

Sochi Winter Olympics chiropractic care

The inclusion of Sochi Winter Olympics chiropractic care in 2014 reflects the fact that over the last decade, chiropractors have become a key part of an athlete's training and recovery program.

Parent, child fun nights slated by Rathdrum parks department

Update: Armed robbery suspect arrested

Coeur d'Alene police have identified a Post Falls man as a suspect in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in the 1200 block of Sherman Avenue late Saturday night.

Telling the truth is better than lying: Part II

Last week, I offered suggestions and ideas to help create truth-tellers out of child liars. Below are a few of my suggestions.

Northwest Notes: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

Watch the water

National Weather Service issues flood warning in Kootenai County

BULLYING: There is an upside

There has been a lot of discussion lately about bullying in the schools. Well, we have always had bullies in our midst and probably always will have them, and passing more laws will not eliminate the problem.

At College

Treatment could reduce child peanut allergies

Intention is to prevent life-threatening allergic reactions in case someone accidentally eats trace amounts

Choosing their battles

House Republicans back away from debt fight

Learning to walk the talk

If you missed Tom Hamilton's front-page column in last Friday's paper, it's well worth looking up.

Norovirus strikes in Kootenai County

The flu virus gets all the attention this time of year, but norovirus is responsible locally for at least as many illnesses.

Fugitive of the Week

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the arrest of

State of the County: '2014 is Year of Love'

Commissioners add humor to annual address

PILT in the bank

Farm Bill extends payments through 2015

SFM: Ministry leaves Candlelight

Salvation For Muslims is growing and expanding according to God’s blessings and leading. Michael Paul and Salvation For Muslims are no longer affiliated with Candlelight Christian Fellowship. We are an independent nonprofit organization. We will continue to maintain our ministry headquarters in Hayden, and we appreciate the prayers and support of all our friends and followers.

Benefits of Ashiatsu massage

Are you looking for a deeper, more effective massage? Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT) is the modern version of the ancient practice of Eastern barefoot massage, using deep compressions over the body. The term comes from the words "ashi" for foot and "atsu" for pressure.

Earnings gap stretching

Lakeside loses lead late in playoff opener

* 1A DIVISION I DISTRICT 1 TOURNAMENT

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Feb. 12, 2014

A new King of this Cage?

To say that this week's King of the Cage mixed martial arts bouts at the Coeur d'Alene Casino will be off the chain might be an understatement.

Slim-down separation

Strategery drops partner to avoid perceived conflicts

Chambers won't seek District 3 seat

Love your heart this Valentine's Day with a plant-based diet

February is American Heart Month, so don't forget to give your heart some love this month with a little extra nutrition boost! According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. But here's the good news: heart disease is completely preventable, with proper nutrition and exercise. Here are some heart healthy options to reach for:

Iliotibial pain: Options for care

The Iliotibial band (ITB) is an extremely strong band of fascia (a form of connective tissue) that runs from the top of the pelvis down the outside of the leg before eventually inserting onto the tibia, fibula, and patella. Excessive tension or stress within the ITB causes it to rub over the femur just as it crosses the knee. The abnormal forces, by way of friction and tension, result in localized burning, aching pain and tenderness on the outside of the knee as it is bent or straightened out. Without proper care, it takes an average of four weeks before the severity of the symptoms make your workouts an insurmountable task.

Twice in a day

Colorado is a skier's paradise, and last week I had the fun of skiing with my husband for two days in their great mountains. As part of his business every year, we have the opportunity to demo the new line of skis, boots and accessories coming out for the next season. As you can imagine, at these events you get to meet a lot of avid, die-hard skiers and snowboarders from all across the country, and you get to hear a multitude of crazy stories.

TRAPPING: Rights go both ways

In response to a letter by Linda Sorensen, I would like to say this: We are in a free nation. We can hunt, trap, fish, etc., for our well-being. So people, keep your dogs on leashes, children on trails, and be aware. Also, fellow hunters and trappers, be responsible and we won’t see our RIGHTS taken away.

JOBS: Start here with the unemployed

In a recent article published in the Coeur d’Alene Press, Maggie Wilderotter, CEO of Frontier Communications, announced that her company has joined other leading American companies to focus efforts on the nation’s long-term unemployed. Ms. Widerotter noted that she and Frontier are committed to “best practices that will expedite the return to the workforce of those who have been unemployed for a year or more.”

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Reserve Hancock leads Lake City

* BOYS BASKETBALL

Showing love, gratitude on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is almost here, and it is a great time to think about our loved ones and the special gift of love and companionship they bring.

Guns on campus bill passes Senate committee 7-2

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Students, staff and visitors are closer to being able to tote concealed firearms on Idaho college campuses.

Chase results in shooting fatality

A male driver who allegedly led law enforcement on a chase on Interstate 90 in Idaho on Tuesday night died during a deputy-involved shooting in Spokane Valley, according to police.

McGrane seeks secretary office

Avista offers energy tips

Mother Nature isn't letting up on cold temperatures and snow yet, so Avista offers a few tips on managing your energy use.

PREP GIRLS TOURNAMENTS: Tigers ride hot streak past Kellogg

* 3A DISTRICT 1 TOURNAMENT

Cd'A City Council opposes controversial bills

Cd'A City Council against campus carry, discrimination bills

Slideoff central

Icy roads cause accidents, warmer temps ahead prompt flood watch

The ice was not so nice to motorists on Monday.

Where to land?

Reports detail pilots heading to wrong airports

Sons of Norway dinner is Sunday

Lutefisk and lefse... ya, sure, ya betcha! Only one lutefisk dinner is now served annually to the public in Kootenai County and that one time is coming up Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. in Post Falls.

Class system back on the rise in Britain

Student arrested with gun at NIC

Man taken into custody without incident

Idaho Business Opportunity Conference coming to Cd'A

The 25th annual Idaho Business Opportunity Conference will take place Thursday, Feb. 27 in Coeur d'Alene. The seller registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St.

Rival weather channels vie for viewership DirecTV decision criticized

A sudden change in the weather means real money for Paul Falavolito. When a snowstorm rolls in, the chief of a small, non-profit ambulance service in White Oak, Pa., has to keep paramedics in ambulance bays longer. If there's a break in the weather, he can let idling crews go home rather than paying them overtime.

Nebraska city to reconsider crackdown

Second thoughts on immigration

Records

BLM seeks panel nominees

Nominations will be considered until March 27

The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues. The BLM will consider nominations until March 27.

Learn about your housing rights

Idahoans have a new resource to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under the federal Fair Housing Act. Four animated videos commissioned by Idaho Housing and Finance Association are available to help viewers understand the basics of fair housing, recognize discrimination, report possible violations and promote accessibility.

Today is 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Day

Gov. Butch Otter has proclaimed today to be 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Day, recognizing the vital work of Idaho's toll-free information and referral program. The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine offers Idahoans resources and guidance in accessing low-cost health and human services in their area. It is part of the Department of Health and Welfare.

Sims seeks legislative study of urban renewal law

Lodging tax revenue increasing rapidly

Master plan recommended for Cd'A Four Corners area

LCDC has agreed to fund planning project

World/Nation

Idaho lawmakers aim to eliminate CAT fund

Happy to be Hawks

Lakeland advances, will face Sandpoint on Wednesday for regional title

Snowbank ends chase

Report: Officer broke window trying to get driver to exit vehicle

Karola Karolina Brueher, 86

Karola Karolina Brueher, age 86, resident of Spokane, Wash., passed away February 10, 2014, at Fairview Assisted Living Center in Spokane.

David H. Fisher, 70

David H. Fisher, 70, of Hayden, ID passed away February 6, 2014, at his home.

Lisa Haycraft Elliott, 46

Lisa Haycraft Elliott, 46, of Meridian, ID was born on April 17, 1967, in Port Angeles, Wash., to Charles and Bonnie Haycraft. Lisa went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2014, after a long battle with Lupus.

Wear orange and stand up to teen dating violence

The North Idaho Violence Prevention Center is encouraging community members to participate in Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a national effort throughout February to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships.

Legals February 11, 2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Loan No.: 0209840412 T.S. No.: 12-02162-5A On May 14, 2014 09:00 AM, AmeriTel Inn - Coeur d'Alene, 333 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene, 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., the current Beneficiary, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, 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 8, Block 2, BOEKEL RANCH, according to the plat recorded in Book "J" of Plats, at Page 231, 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: 15040 NIXON LOOP , RATHDRUM, 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 LISA A SEXTON AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as original grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE CO, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR SYDION FINANCIAL, LLC, as original beneficiary, dated as of September 11, 2008, and recorded September 12, 2008, as Instrument No. 2177453000 in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder 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"). Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in the Idaho Financial Code and authorized to do business in Idaho, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. The default(s) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note dated September 11, 2008 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $1,611.66 due from July 1, 2012, 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 $259,966.06, plus accrued interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum from June 1, 2012. 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: December 17, 2013 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 800-793-6107 A-4434903 Legal 48 January 28, 2014 February 4, 11, 18, 2014

Reform efforts shaped Luna's seven years

Hours before Tom Luna made his surprise announcement on Jan. 27 that he would not seek re-election, Gov. Butch Otter placed a pre-dawn phone call asking the schools chief to hold off.

Signs of cooling are evident on a global scale

Weather Gems

Since the late 1990s, we've seen a rather remarkable absence of warming in the Pacific Ocean and the North Atlantic to depths of 2,000 meters, some 6,800 feet. Only the South Atlantic and the Indian Oceans have continued to show some slow warming to those depths.

Helping Muri along

Szymanskis working to make small village in Nepal a better place

Disaster Dogs

Coeur d'Alene Fire trains canines for urban search and rescue

Everett beats Chiefs for second time in nine days

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL District schedules

5A Region 1

Local Briefs February 10, 2014

The EDge: A Common Core reaction bill?

This bill won’t affect the new Idaho Core Standards — but it was clearly written with the new standards in mind.

Robert Norman Barker, 89

Robert Norman Barker, of Post Falls, ID passed away Feb. 9, 2014, in Hayden, ID. He was born April 16, 1924, the son of Alpha and Pearl (Thrlkeld) Barker in Golden Valley, N.D.

John Gunnar Goodsen

John Gunnar Goodsen passed away suddenly in Phoenix, AZ where he had been working.

Multiple crashes on Interstate 90

Driving conditions on Interstate 90 between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene are extremely dangerous. Idaho State Police reports the roadway is slick and ice covered.

Student with gun removed from NIC building

The following message was sent a short time ago by North Idaho College's administration to faculty, staff and students:

John L. Wilcoxson, 75

John Lawrence Wilcoxson, 75 years old, passed away Saturday February 1, 2014 at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene. He resided in Potlatch, Idaho. John was born April 11, 1938, in Pueblo, Colo. He was the eldest of eight children. His family moved to Potlatch in the 1950s.

Legals February 10, 2014

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 13, 2014 File No.: 7699.20504 Sale date and time (local time): May 19, 2014 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: 3062 West Blueberry Circle Hayden, ID 83835 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Michael S Lehman and Christine P Lehman husband and wife Original trustee: Lawyers Title Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for United Financial Mortgage Corp. Recording date: 03/31/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2022931000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 13, 2014: $285,845.26 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 6, Block 3, Strawberry Fields, according to the plat recorded in Book "J" of Plats at Page 129 ET Seq., records of Kootenai County, Idaho The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7699.20504) 1002.263054-File No. Legal 71 January 27, 2014 February 3, 10, 17, 2014

The epic fail of free websites

A good website should be your best employee. It never sleeps, never takes a lunch break, and is eager to share its vast knowledge of your company's products with prospective customers any time of day. Your website should be an interactive extension of your business, not just a billboard.

FREEDOM: Right to religious beliefs

Why do Christie Wood and Brenda Hammond want to use discrimination as an excuse to discriminate against my individual freedoms? Let’s see. They wish to discriminate against me and my religious beliefs, because I happen to hold different beliefs than they do, and they feel my beliefs might cause another harm? Is that logical? Or moral? The answer to their inane questions are relatively simple.

Community Thanks February 9, 2014

Job hunting

Cd'A mayor leads effort to develop new economic strategy

Looking good, feeling good

Business Bits

Health and beauty will be the theme for this week as we survey four new businesses in Sunset Village (on Sunset Avenue just east of Highway 95) and Harbor Plaza (Hubbard Avenue just off Northwest Boulevard).

Breeding success

Olympic gold medal winner born in Coeur d'Alene

The first gold medal winner of the 2014 Winter Olympics was born right here in good old Coeur d'Alene.

SOLVES: Here's another option

I have a better idea.

Dr. Dick Smart: Passionate, and so much more

IN PERSON

The short form of any introduction to Dr. Dick Smart is a list - in no logical order - of several of his lifetime accomplishments: dentist, family man, railcyclist, train enthusiast, patented inventor, author, outdoorsman and nature lover. He's also the designer and builder of a pedal-powered, rideable version of the Little Engine That Could train that runs on 400 feet of track in his backyard.

CENTER: Friends - and livesavers

Lake City Center is a multi-use and service facility. They offer free tax help, noon lunch, Meals on Wheels, cards and other games, art lessons, a library and computer room, meeting space, and so much more.

Milestone Announcements February 9, 2014

Neighborhood of the Week: Corbin Crossing

Small-town lifestyle. Panoramic views. Minutes from shopping and services. High-quality schools. Family-oriented community. Close to everything. When you hear these qualities, what's the first place that comes to mind?

PRESS: Bully is as bully does

When you, the editorial staff, name call (bully) and ridicule about half your readership (i.e. paranoia tied to “common core”), it’s no wonder so many newspapers are going out of business, cutting staff…

You know who, but does who know you?

In my entire career, I have never once heard a successful person say he or she regretted putting time and energy into building their relationships and contact management system (CMS).

DEER: Artificial turf, anybody?

Here we go scapegoating again!

HEROIN: Lost son but not his soul

My husband and I, as well as my parents met Pastor Tim Remington in 2010. Our son Brock went through the Good Samaritan Ranch June through August 2010. He then relapsed two months later and did another 30 days at the Ranch. He then went on a six-month Capp Ryder. It was during that time that my son led 25 young men to Christ.

Holiday travel slows activity

Staff does not like to report statistics so early in the year. Small numbers mean even a couple of sales can yield a large number as a percentage more or less. Even so, we like to see what is happening by comparing year to year activity. Our abbreviated report shows us that sales dipped a bit in January after a strong end to 2013.

Christina Hatfield is a leading lady in volunteerism

Volunteer Corner

When Amy Evans, development director for North Idaho Youth Ranch, asked Christina Hatfield to help plan and execute the Idaho Youth Ranch inaugural Wine, Women and Shoes Event Fundraiser, she knew she had a power player on board. The event held last summer raised more than $100,000 for the Idaho Youth Ranch in North Idaho.

Make way for jobs

If ever there was a time for single-minded determination and cooperation, it is now.

TRAPS: Small win at English Point

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR LETTERS, PHONE CALLS AND WORD OF MOUTH! YOU HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN HAVING THE TRAPS REMOVED FROM ENGLISH POINT!

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Feb. 9, 2014

Happy with progress - to a point

Preparing for his second season as Idaho football coach, Paul Petrino, in general, said he was pleased with the progress of the program.

Sugar tied to fatal heart woes; soda a culprit

Consuming two 12-ounce cans of pop substantially increases the risk

CHICAGO - Could too much sugar be deadly? The biggest study of its kind suggests the answer is yes, at least when it comes to fatal heart problems.

Idaho attorney general seeks prison investigation

BOISE - The Idaho attorney general's office is calling for a criminal investigation into Correction Corporation of America's understaffing of the Idaho Correctional Center after learning that a police investigation announced last year was never done.

Making a ski trip work when he skis, she doesn't

ASPEN, Colo. - This winter I put my relationship to the ultimate test: a romantic ski vacation.

Protection removal suffers setback

Panel says federal wolf plan used unproven science

BILLINGS, Mont. - A proposal to lift federal protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. suffered a significant setback Friday as an independent review panel said the government is relying on unsettled science to make its case.

Vets prescribing physical therapy for pets

When Ronna Kelly's dog, Cici, made little progress following knee surgery, Kelly decided the athletic Australian shepherd mix should try treatment usually reserved for humans: physical therapy.

A lot of pot

A Portland, Ore., man was arrested Wednesday when Kootenai County Sheriff's Office deputies stopped him for a lane change violation, and discovered more than 110 pounds of marijuana in his van's cargo area.

Rural broadband bill moves forward in House

BOISE - The House tax committee Friday gave introductory approval to a cable telecommunications industry-backed measure that would provide state income tax credits to individuals and small businesses to help build broadband services.

Records

DIVORCE FILED

Hauser home burns

Cause under investigation, no injuries reported

HAUSER - Fire gutted a home in the Hauser area Friday afternoon.

Hackers may have used Fazio Mechanical to hit Target

NEW YORK - The hackers who stole millions of customers' credit and debit card numbers from Target may have used a Pittsburgh-area heating and refrigeration business as the back door to get in.

Protein revisited

A few years ago I did a column on protein and the differences between whey and soy. This week I would like to revisit that information and touch on the importance of getting enough protein in your diet. There is a pretty big divide as to whether most of us in America over-consume or under-consume protein. Some nutritionists would say there is no proven data that you need more protein than what you would get from a balanced diet. I would say that age and lifestyle define your protein needs.

Seized animals happy, healthy

Fairgrounds volunteers fostering animals until further notice

COEUR d'ALENE - Volunteers and facility staff members at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds are acting as caretakers for animals that were taken from a home in a recent negligence case which is still being investigated. They will be doing so until the animals can go home.

Werner to seek Idaho House seat

Candidate to retire as Post Falls public services director Sept. 30

POST FALLS - Terry Werner, who plans to retire as Post Falls' public services director Sept. 30, announced he will seek a seat in the Idaho House.

Certified to serve

New rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls offers local option

POST FALLS - The new Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest is off and running.

Guns, life, death - and political correctness

Referencing your front page article on Jan. 29 about NIC and guns on campus, it is interesting how culture changes. Not many years ago I taught a "Self Defense Class for Women" on the NIC campus with live and dummy firearms. It was highly regarded by not just the students who attended but by NIC staff and administrators at the time.

Leno says farewellto 'Tonight Show'

NEW YORK - Make way for Jimmy Fallon.

CoiNuts travesty revisited

Congratulations to Kevin Mitchell for demonstrating to our community that if you are a con-man, scam artist or hustler you are welcome in Kootenai County, Idaho, and you should have absolutely no fear of being brought to justice by Mr. Barry McHugh the head prosecutor of Kootenai County. As I sadly write this letter I can't help looking at the CoiNuts victims list containing the names of more than 50 of Mitchell's victims who were taken by this man with a total monetary loss of more than $1.4 million. Digest that fact for a moment. If one were to look into this case you would find that the facts and allegations began to mount many months ago at which time the case was presented to Mc Hugh and his folks by the Coeur d'Alene Police Dept. In McHugh's infinite wisdom he decided that this set of circumstances did not warrant prosecution as intent, he felt, could not be shown.

Hoffman's NYC funeral attracts Hollywood stars

NEW YORK - Philip Seymour Hoffman's private funeral was held in Manhattan on Friday, with stars Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Ethan Hawke, Brian Dennehey, Amy Adams and Ellen Burstyn paying their respects to an actor widely considered among the best of his generation.

Email scam fakes funeral notices

Better Business Bureau warns of latest scheme making the rounds

There is a new email scam making the rounds, one that lures people in by leading them to believe a friend has died, but it doesn't tell them who.

Committee to discuss Cd'A Four Corners

COEUR d'ALENE - The General Services Committee on Monday will consider a proposal to move forward with development of a master plan for enhanced public uses of the Four Corners area.

Was that a wiggle in the Wiggett's window?

COEUR d'ALENE - Dawna Boggs loves vintage style, and she gets a kick out of surprising people.

Great game, great cause Vikings win 5A IEL title

Paulsen's free throw lifts Cd'A past Post Falls

COEUR d'ALENE - In a finish and an atmosphere fit for a 5A Region 1 boys basketball tournament game Saturday, the fourth-ranked Coeur d'Alene Vikings edged the Post Falls Trojans 49-48 at Elmer Jordan Court.

PREP WRESTLING: Lakeland wins Bonners Ferry tourney

BONNERS FERRY - The 4A Lakeland Hawks finished with six individual champions to run away with the team championship of the seven-team Bonners Ferry Invitational on Saturday.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: St. Maries wins 2A district opener

TROY - Kerstin Auer had 10 points, nine rebounds and four steals to lead the No. 2 seed St. Maries Lumberjacks past the No. 3 seed Coeur d'Alene Charter Panthers 45-31 in the opening round of the 2A District 1-2 tournament on Saturday afternoon at Troy High.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Moscow outguns Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - Poor free throw shooting by Sandpoint and a potent one-two scoring punch by Moscow were key factors in the Bears' 79-70 win over the Bulldogs in a 4A Inland Empire League clash Saturday night at Les Rogers Court.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal men, women knock off USU-Eastern

* WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Bayley's 22 paces Lakeland

Prep roundup

• BOYS BASKETBALL

Turnovers plague Lake City in loss

5A Region 1 girls basketball tournament

LEWISTON - Struggling early in the first round of the 5A Region 1 girls basketball tournament, the No. 3 seed Lake City Timberwolves lost big to the No. 2 seed Lewiston Bengals, falling 67-40 on Friday night at Booth Hall.

Cards sweep Salt to open SWAC

ST. GEORGE, Utah - Hayden Fields went 4 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs in the second game, lifting North Idaho College to an 8-0 victory over Salt Lake Community College in the second game on Friday to finish off a doubleheader sweep of the Bruins to open Scenic West Athletic Conference softball play.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Feb. 8, 2014

The more noise, the better

If there's any fan base that could benefit from watching the Seattle Seahawks win their first Super Bowl title in team history, it could be the one that resides just a stone's throw away from CenturyLink Field.

Northwest Notes, Feb. 8, 2014

High school track rules

Viking guard Chalich makes a name for herself

5A Region 1 girls basketball tournament

COEUR d'ALENE - The last name is well known in Coeur d'Alene High athletic circles.

Legals February 8, 2014

SUMMONS To: Jesse L. Ash, defendant. You have been sued by Angela Grace Cronister, the plaintiff, in th e District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV-2013-0004SS0. The nature of the claim against you is a complaint for child custody. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this summon s, the court may ente r a judgment against you without further notic es, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in th e prop er form, including th e Case No., and paid any required filing fee to th e Clerk of the Court at 324 W. Garden, C9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816, telephone 208 4461160. A copy of th e Summons and Complaint can be obtain ed by cont acting either th e Clerk of Court or the plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in thi s matter. Dated: January 9, 2014 Legal 47 January 18, 25, 2014 February 1, 8, 2014

Exploring the environmental movement through film

Free screening of 'A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet'

From conservation to climate change, the film "A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet," tells the inspirational stories of people uniting to protect the land, water and animals of the world.

AZERBAIJAN: A powerful U.S. ally

I join the Azeri-Americans, members of the Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC), in expressing my gratitude to the people of the great state of Arizona for the adoption of Senate Resolution 1008. SR 1008 highlights the importance of the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Azerbaijan; appeals for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the framework of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.

Patchwork stories

Quilts tell tales of growing up in Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - Any man who had pants hemmed in downtown Coeur d'Alene during the 1950s, '60s or '70s, probably knew Alvin Bauernfeind, better known as "Al the Tailor."

Payday loan bill would help borrowers in a bind

BOISE (AP) - A bill aimed at creating a little breathing room for payday loan borrowers who get in a bind is headed for a full hearing.

LETTER: Welcome to Flat Earth club

I would like to respond to the letter Mr. Hansen wrote not liking what Mr. Kavanagh and I wrote about the president. I will let Mr. Kavanagh respond if he wishes to Mr. Hansen’s retort.

Bringing an end to bullying - everywhere

Editor's note: This is the speech Coeur d'Alene School District Trustee Tom Hamilton gave Thursday to the Kootenai County Republican Women. When he was done, Hamilton received a rare standing ovation.

Getting things turned around

Teen graduates from juvenile court program

COEUR d'ALENE - In the last four years, 16-year-old Kearston Anderson has spent almost a year either in jail or at Kootenai Behavioral Health for offenses ranging from drug use to battery.

What's in our food?

Food industry seeks voluntary labeling

WASHINGTON - People who want to know more about genetically modified ingredients in their food would be able to get it on some packages, but not others, under a plan the industry is pushing.

Register and make your vote count

Rep. Frank Henderson's announcement Saturday that he will not seek a return to the Legislature after this session opened the door not just for Henderson's endorsement of John Chambers, but for the debate over closed primaries to roar again.

Time to take a stand?

City Council may take position on controversial bills

COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday to discuss taking a position on two controversial bills that are currently making their way through the Idaho Legislature.

TRAPS: Their time has gone

Here we go again! Another family ruined by the senseless loss of their pet by some lazy coward. They remind me of the Vietcong or a terrorist setting booby traps to seriously injure or kill anything from family pets, hunting dogs or protected animals — or maybe a child.

Losing one of the greats

Most people around here will remember last Sunday as the day the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. For me, and a lot of other movie fans, it was the day we lost Philip Seymour Hoffman.

NIC BASKETBALL: Mokrzycki paces Cardinal women; NIC men upset

* WOMEN

DOGS: Oppose BSL movements

This letter is in regard to the letter from Jim Mathey on Jan. 21. First, I’d like to say I’m very sorry for what happened to the other letter carrier being attacked. My prayers go out to her. Now on to the reason I’m writing this letter. Mr. Mathey is calling for a BSL (breed-specific legislation) on pit bulls. While I do not own a pit bull, I have had dogs considered dangerous, and also have been on the BSL list. My Rottweiler Bear was the biggest (135 pounds) sweetheart you’d ever meet.

INMATE: Jesus has no price tag

I am writing to try and understand why Donald Smith has to pay $2,500 to find Jesus. Has Jesus become just another thing to sell like you would a house or a car? We went to the Tim Remington church for about 6 months and never saw anyone get saved. If Tim Remington gets people saved, I would like to know how he does it before I would invest a penny, but I am sure someone out there will fall for this con job. Do they get their $2,500 back if Donald goes back to his alcohol, or does Tim keep the money no matter how it turns out for Donald? How did people find Jesus before people started selling him?

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Post Falls triumphs in tuneup for Cd'A clash

POST FALLS - In their tuneup for its Saturday 5A Inland Empire League game, the Post Falls Trojans came back from a slight halftime deficit to beat the Sandpoint Bulldogs 67-54 in nonleague play Thursday night at The Arena.

Freeze frame

Arctic grip expected to let up, give way to snow

COEUR d'ALENE - You know it's frigid when Lake Coeur d'Alene shows obvious signs of freezing.

Local gas prices expected to climb

Refinery work, change tosummer grade cited as factors

COEUR d'ALENE - Don't get too comfy with gas prices; they're expected to climb.

THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Feb. 7, 2014

Recalling the early Super Bowl shows

Hope you Seattle Seahawks fans enjoyed the 43-8 whipping of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII last Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

DOCS: Answer to doc shortage

For several generations my family has had a medical professional active in his/her medical field. Historically, for at least a couple of centuries in our nation, medical services of all disciplines have been needed to merely maintain basic remedial health needs of the ill, plus those unfortunates becoming injured in conflict, wars, sports and transportation. Viral epidemics, some of which require specialized teams for long terms of service for maintenance of life and/or rehabilitation. Constant recruiting and training the necessary personnel, including identifying those with enough intellectual capacity and physical stamina, and providing a location and facility for a period of training.

Pastor: In praise of bullies

It seems the Coeur d'Alene School District is concerned about the presence of bullying in the schools. And well they should be. James, the brother of our Lord Jesus, insists that humans who bear the image of God should be treated with honor even when acting dishonorably (James 3:1-12). But permit me, for just a moment, to speak in praise of bullies.

Wider trade gap may mean slower economic growth

WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit widened in December after hitting a four-year low in November. But for 2013, the gap reached its lowest point since 2009 as exports rose to a record.

'My Funny Valentine' performance Feb. 13 at JACC

The silly side of love and life will be featured in song Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls.

Getting through the taboo

'Vagina Monologues' to play at NIC

COEUR d'ALENE - Frank talk about the female physique and much more is coming to the North Idaho College campus.

Bill to reject EPA rules introduced in BoiseCool running

BOISE - State legislation to reject some EPA regulations was unanimously introduced in the House State Affairs Committee Thursday after Rep. Eric Anderson, R-Priest Lake, expressed uneasiness about it.

Records

DIVORCES GRANTED

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberlake topples Lakeland

SPIRIT LAKE - Keelie Lawler scored 20 points to lead the Timberlake Tigers past the visiting Lakeland Hawks 56-47 in a nonleague game Thursday night.

Arts and Entertainment

Minnie Carla Streeter, 87

Minnie Carla Streeter passed away on February 3, 2014, in Yuma, Ariz., while spending the winter with her daughter.

Vera Lorraine Gregg McKinney, 78

Vera Lorraine (Gregg) McKinney, 78, resident of Hayden, ID passed away at her home on Feb. 5, 2014.

Randy Stine, 64

Randy Stine, born in November 1949, died on December 30, 2013. Randy was born in Coeur d'Alene, and lived here until moving to Las Vegas around 1999.

To feed or not to feed remains a question in Dalton

DALTON GARDENS — The Dalton Gardens City Council decided Thursday night to send a draft ordinance on deer feeding back for revisions, following significant public comment and council discussions.

Paul Jean Isbell, 78

Paul Jean Isbell, 78, of Lewiston, ID passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

Legals February 7, 2014

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minors) Case NO. CV14-426 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Jada Marie Phillips-Armstrong Gavin Tyler Phillips-Armstrong A Petition to change the name of (1) Jada Marie Phillips-Armstrong and the name of (2) Gavin Tyler Phillips-Armstrng, all minors, now residing in the City of CDA, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The names will change to (1) Jada Marie Armstrong, (2) Gavin Tyler Armstrong. The reason for the change in names is: it is no longer necessary to have hyphenated last names. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock A.M. on February 18, 2014 at the Kootenai County Courthouse, Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the names changes. Date: January 7, 2014 Jim Brannon CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Deputy Clerk Legal 27 January 17, 24, 31, 2014 February 7, 2014

Couple rescued on snowy road

People were stranded less than a quarter mile from main road, homes

COEUR d'ALENE - A Coeur d'Alene couple's drive through the woods Tuesday night turned into an icy search and rescue effort.

Memory unreliable by nature

Hindsight may be 20/20, but mind your step when you stroll down Memory Lane.

Search begins for planning manager

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Community Development director David Callahan said Wednesday he plans to hire a planning manager.

Whalen hopes to bring unity to Legislature

Software firm president to seek Nonini's Senate seat

POST FALLS - Pat Whalen believes the timing is right for him both personally and politically to make a run for the Idaho Senate.

Frontier joins White House in employment initiative

Frontier Communications Chairman and CEO Maggie Wilderotter announced the company has joined other leading American companies to focus hiring efforts on the nation's long-term unemployed, an issue highlighted by President Barack Obama in his State of the Union address.

Ask Fish and Game

Stocking fish

Tree hazards close camp

Bumblebee Campground closed for 2014

Bumblebee Campground on the north fork of the Coeur d'Alene River will be closed for the entire season this year, allowing the U.S. Forest Service to remove a number of hazardous diseased trees.

Forecast looks good for chinook salmon season

If the chinook salmon returns for 2014 hold up to the early forecast, anglers could anticipate fisheries similar to those opened in 2008 and 2009.

Records

CRIME REPORTS

Draft ordinance: Don't feed the deer

Dalton Gardens City Council considers ban with possible $100 fine for violations

DALTON GARDENS - The Dalton Gardens City Council tonight is scheduled to discuss a draft ordinance that if passed would ban deer feeding in the city.

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Feb. 6, 2014

Amos, Hinz getting lots of support

Shawn Amos and Jeff Hinz are definitely not fighting the toughest fight alone.

Bowling scores: Feb. 6, 2014

HIGH GAMES - Joey Borgaro 300, Corey Still 289, Nick Borgaro 289, Danny Cutting 289, Brandon Mason 288.

Movers and Shakers

Pessein joins Cultivation Counseling

Big day for the Vikings

From local reports and news services

PREP ROUNDUP: Trojans pin down Vikings

WRESTLING

Outdoor-gear expo has luxury for people, dogs

Trade show brings together 1,000 of the world's manufacturers and distributors

SALT LAKE CITY - Wilderness gear is going soft, and not just for people. Dogs are getting their own luxury outdoor items.

Your name goes here

Donors can purchase space on six granite plaques at McEuen Park

COEUR d'ALENE - The latest addition to the McEuen Park makeover will be a donor wall financed by the Panhandle Parks Foundation, which provides donors an opportunity to permanently etch their name into one of the six granite plaques on the monument.

Crash investigations continue

Same woman is accused of causing two wrecks

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County Sheriff's detectives continue to investigate the cause of two related vehicle collisions that took place last month on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive.

Vandals go heavy on JC recruits

Second-year Idaho football coach Paul Petrino on Wednesday announced the signing of 17 players - including nine junior college transfers - to national letters of intent.

Enderud elected president of government group

Post Falls City Administrator Shelly Enderud was recently elected the president of the Idaho City/County Management Association (IdCMA) at the group's Winter Conference in Boise.

Wine taste raises $137K for Hospice of North Idaho

HAYDEN - Hospice of North Idaho raised more than $137,000 Saturday night at its 29th Annual Hospice "That's Amore" Wine Taste and Auction fundraiser at the Hayden Lake Country Club.

Idaho girls prep basketball poll: Feb. 6, 2014

First-place votes in parentheses

Speaker answers questions about bullying

COEUR d'ALENE - Stephen Wessler told attendees at the Kroc Center on Wednesday night that his efforts to combat bullying were inspired during a case he worked on as a state prosecutor, involving a ninth-grade gay student.

Where have all the elk gone?

Editor's note: Last week, Mr. Muscha recounted many of the successful Lochsa elk hunts he, friends and family enjoyed over the years. Today, he concludes his story with a request for like-minded hunters to join an effort to control the wolf population.

'Project Wild' workshops offered

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled two "Project Wild" workshops in North Idaho for teachers and youth leaders.

Reps seek to ditch concealed carry law exemption

BOISE (AP) — A dispute that erupted last year when former Republican Rep. Mark Patterson was allowed to carry a concealed weapon even after his permit was revoked has lawmakers trying to change Idaho's guns laws.

Tom Luna charts his exit strategy

Two days after announcing his plans to step aside at the end of his term — a move that surprised many Idaho political junkies —Tom Luna found himself right back in the fray.

House panel keeps religious freedom bill alive

BOISE (AP) — Idaho's Capitol on Wednesday was again the focus of frustration among gay rights activists as lawmakers kept alive a bill that Republican religious conservatives argue is necessary to protect businesses from being forced to serve customers whose lifestyles offend their faith traditions.

Update: Lockdown lifted at prosecutor's office

COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Public Defender’s Office and the prosecutor’s office were put on lockdown Thursday morning following a death threat.

Legals February 6, 2014

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 2, 2014 File No.: 7303.23425 Sale date and time (local time): June 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM Sale location: AmeriTel Inn - Coeur d'Alene, 333 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, Auction.com Room Property address: 6636 W. Santa Fe Street Rathdrum, ID 83858 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: James R. Banta an unmarried man Original trustee: North Idaho Title Company Original beneficiary: Centex Home Equity Company, LLC Recording date: 03/13/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2018639 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 2, 2014: $113,995.37 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Lot 7, Block 3, Copper Valley Ranch Second Addition, in the City of Rathdrum, according to the plat on file in Book "G" of Plats at Page 382, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Except a portion of Lot 7, Block 3, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 7; thence North 89 degrees 52'35" West along the South line of Lot 7, a distance of 290.55 feet to the common corner between Lots 5 and 7; thence North 00 degrees 07'25" East, a distance of 87.07 feet to the most Southerly corner of Lot 6, Block 3; thence North 46 degrees 08'32" East along the Southerly line of said Lot 6 and that line extended a distance of 170.00 feet; thence South 39 degrees 13'59" East a distance of 265.28 feet to the Point of Beginning. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7303.23425) 1002.262488-File No. LEGAL 9981 JANUARY 16, 23, 30 FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Car, utility pole crash results in power outage, DUI arrest

Senate sends farm bill to Obama

INMATE: In search of a shepherd

My name is Donald Smith and I’m currently in the Kootenai County Jail on a charge of grand theft.

Correction

A letter to the editor published Friday was given an inaccurate headline by the editor. The letter referenced rejecting a “community marina,” but the headline referred to a “community arena.” The editor acknowledges the error and the possibility that his opposition to an event center led to the error. Most of all, the editor apologizes to the letter writer.

Here comes Post Falls

Trojans wallop Lake City, move into contention for top seed to regionals

Our kids have what it takes

Say it with us: Darn kids.

Creating your own habit loop

I have been helping people change their exercise and diet habits for years. Some are successful and some are not.

Nonini wants more info on speed limit increase

Saving is good...but it's not investing

It's a good thing to have some savings. When you put the money in a low-risk account, you can be pretty sure it will be readily available when you need it. Nonetheless, "saving" is not "investing" - and knowing the difference could pay off for you far into the future.

The bright spots of 2010

From the coldest summer in 50 years in California, to early fall rains, to countless stories of wine grapes rotting on the vine before they could ripen throughout the western U.S., the 2010 vintage is well-documented as a very tough one for domestic wineries. As more red wines are released, though, bright spots continue to show up - so many that the adage of "buying producers over vintage" appears to be more true than ever.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease that affects millions of people in this country. Are you one of them?

Ask your audiologist...

Northwest Notes: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014

POPLAR: Road work made travel worse

The East Side Highway District must be really proud of their work. They redid Poplar Road across the freeway from the Canyon School in Cataldo. Took up the good gravel and replaced it with clay! It is now at least 6 inches deep with ruts and gets all over the car! What a mess for the people that have to drive it.

For true love, layer passion fruit and chocolate

Chocolate-champagne trifle with passion fruit curd

Passion fruit, chocolate and champagne. Could there be three ingredients better suited for a holiday built around love?

Unhealthy for jobs?

Analysts say health care law means fewer on the job

Trees give way to corridor

World/Nation

Religion must not become weapon for discrimination

We fully support the U.S. and Idaho constitutions' guarantee of religious freedom for one to freely believe and worship as he or she chooses. But we oppose any law that permits one's use of his or her religious' beliefs in the public arena to harm or discriminate against persons who happen to hold different beliefs.

POT: No, for many reasons

Legalize marijuana? Not a chance!

Telling the truth is better than lying

"Just say OK," I urge the third-grader after repeating my direction, "Don't throw snowballs at school." Instead of OK, I receive a chorus of excuses. "He threw one first, I didn't throw it, it was an accident," are rattled off quickly by the 8-year-old attempting to avoid punishment. I stop the noise by repeating "Just say OK." There is little I hate more than lying. Telling the truth requires character.

How cupping therapy can improve your health

Cupping therapy is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine. In China, cupping is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and congestion; arthritis; gastrointestinal disorders; and pain. Some practitioners also use cupping to treat depression, anxiety, fatigue and to reduce swelling. Fleshy sites on the body, such as the back and stomach (and, to a lesser extent, the arms and legs), are the most common sites for treatment.

Library places books at health office

Fugitive of the Week

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the arrest of

Sagle Fire District lays off its chief; cost-cutting cited

Boat bill introduced

Stolen check cashed in Hayden

Caught

Stolen vehicle suspect chased from Cd'A to Airway Heights

How water can elevate your health

Water is the most fundamental nutrient your body needs. Two-thirds of our body's mass is composed of water. It stands to reason, then, that water intake should be closely monitored. Obviously, the amount of water we consume is directly related to our overall health and wellness. How? By facilitating joint movement, the digestion of food, and protecting soft tissues, just to name a few. Water consumption also assists in the process of breaking down and/or storing fats.

At college: Feb. 5, 2014

GROWTH: Not a positive to everyone

When I glanced at the picture on the cover of the North Idaho Business Journal I thought it was just a stock picture of some town in California. When I looked closely at the picture it made me sad to realize that this was a picture of what Coeur d’Alene is becoming. Do we really want our town to look like Anytown, USA, with housing developments sprawled all over the prairie, and houses and streets that look exactly the same? I don’t know what the answer is but I hate seeing the beautiful town that I grew up in and the farms and green fields become housing developments.

Democrat candidate for governor stops in Post Falls

Shoplifting suspect accused of hiding meth

A 32-year-old man failed in his attempt to steal a GPS unit from Walmart in Hayden on Friday.

Prep Boys Basketball Poll: Feb. 5, 2014

Week 7

VETERANS: Help is standing by

To Kurt Scholz:

Why your dentist likes Valentine's Day

I love chocolate. Not only is it a good snack, but it is also good for your teeth. The cocoa bean in chocolate has tannins, polyphenols and flavonoids, which are antioxidants that all benefit your mouth and teeth. They do this by preventing bacteria from sticking to your teeth, neutralizing the microorganisms that cause bad breath, preventing infections in your gums, and battling tooth decay. What's more is that because chocolate has all these antioxidants, it can also reduce inflammation in the body and work to prevent gum disease.

Colorado woman faces charges in shooting

Tax break could bring veterans to North Idaho

All about hearts in February

February is Heart Health Month and the kickoff of the Go Red for Women campaign. Kootenai Health is offering Heart to Heart screenings every Tuesday and Friday this month for both men and women. Give yourself the gift of good health by knowing how you measure up. Call 666-2083 to schedule your 15-minute screening.

A breath of fresh air

If you have asthma, COPD, or are just stuffed up from a cold or sinus problem, getting a breath of fresh air may not be so easy. Most people run for medications when it gets bad enough, but many would prefer not to, or wish to reduce their steroid medications as much as they can. That's where acupuncture helps.

Siblings had tight-knit relationship

Brother, sister who fell in pond were full of life

Records

GOP: Time to all pull together

REPUBLICANS UNITE: Like it or not, that’s the only chance our country has to avoid the sure downfall of democracy that socialism is ushering in. This coming election may be our last chance to secure the destiny of the USA. We need to take back the Senate and bolster the House of Representatives, as well as secure Idaho’s political stance.

COLUMN: Hard questions hit home

I would like to thank Mike Ruskovich for his “My Turn” in the Coeur d’Alene Press paper dated Jan. 28 addressing “Just asking some hard questions.” A must read.

Balanced Vikings run past Bengals in IEL tilt

* BOYS

St. Vincent de Paul center needs HELP

St. Vincent de Paul seeks nonperishable food contributions for HELP Center guests, who come in from the cold to find a warm meal, hot coffee and a safe and welcoming environment.

Hurry up and wait!

Last January, on a single-digit Friday night, I was on my way home from work when my youngest son called and asked if I could help him with something he forgot to do. As always with your kids, you think really, why didn't you do that on your way home? But because he doesn't drive yet, I figured I could do it for him. What I didn't realize is that this good deed would turn into 16 weeks of rehab for me, and that I would get a taste of my own medicine.

County emergency management office issues weather warning

The Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management advises residents to take precautions against the dangerously cold temperatures expected in the coming days.

Phyllis Verna Sweitzer, 91

Phyllis Verna Sweitzer passed away peacefully on February 1, 2014, in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

James Alfred Currie, 72

James Alfred Currie of Libby, Mont., a longtime resident of southeastern Pennsylvania, passed away in Coeur d'Alene, ID on January 28, 2014.

Frosty night's drive turns into search and rescue

COEUR d’ALENE — It was an icy Tuesday night for county law enforcement personnel as they searched for a couple stranded in their vehicle on a logging road in the outskirts of town.

Press poll: Yes to legalized marijuana

The smoke has cleared — or has it? — and cdapress.com voters have spoken: Idaho should legalize pot.

Should President Obama bypass Congress and raise the federal minimum wage?

Whalen to seek Nonini's seat

Pat Whalen, a Post Falls resident and president of the Resource Computing computer software firm in Coeur d'Alene, told the Press this morning that he plans to seek Sen. Bob Nonini's District 3 seat at the Idaho Legislature starting with the May primary.

Now that the big game's over, snow returns

First of a one-two winter punch socks eastern U.S.

Hayden sewer rates approved

Here comes the cold

Temps may dip below zero this week, snow should return next week

A one-two weather punch is expected to sock the area over the next week.

Mars delivers red hot set at Super Bowl

Anybody worried about how Bruno Mars would do on one of the world's largest stages had obviously never seen the young star perform live. That all changed Sunday night when tens of millions got their first chance to see why he's one of the most exciting live acts of his generation.

PREP BASKETBALL STANDINGS February 4, 2014

Through Feb. 1

Anchor lines removed from lake

Diamond Cup officials comply with permit

American Legion, city officials discuss agreement for ballfield

American Legion Baseball officials will meet today with the city of Coeur d'Alene's Parks and Recreation Commission to hammer out an agreement on the use of Thorco Field in Ramsey Park.

Freeze cost nearly a quarter of citrus crop

Records

Car-to-car talk

New technology could cut vehicle collisions, injuries

As Olympics approach, Sochi targets stray dogs

Red Hot Chili Peppers talk Super Bowl, Mars

Alleged kidnapper arraigned

Cd'A crews handle third storm in eight days

NIC reiterates opposition to on-campus gun bill

Morse: Say no to pricey architectural redesigns

Yellen sworn in as Fed chair, succeeding Bernanke

First woman to lead Federal Reserve in its 100 years

Bullying expert finds hope

Wessler sees courage, empathy in area schools

Lost hikers found

Men were located near Blanchard

Fighting violence with peace

It gets to me every time. In case you missed it shortly before the Super Bowl, NFL players and politicians again recited the Declaration of Independence this year, line-by-line reminders of its vital import. The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, which celebrates its 33rd birthday this week, shares its founding principles:

Restaurants, boost your profits

Recessions take a bite out of almost every sector of the economy, but perhaps none bigger than restaurants.

Anti-discrimination legislation sought

Gay rights activists arrested in Idaho Senate

Boy, girl fall in pond, die

Siblings reportedly were looking for their dog, fell through ice

IDEQ evaluating chemical spill

Public defender gets ACLU award

John Adams honored for civil rights work

World/Nation

North-central Idaho school boards may reconsider mascots

Stangel, Amos among SWABs junior award winners

The wealth was spread among six different high schools, including two record-setting athletes, when the Inland Northwest Sportswriters and Broadcasters chose the 35th Junior Awards winning class.

Carol Lynn Phillips Spear, 60

Carol Spear, 60, passed away on January 24, 2014, after a lengthy illness with multiple brain tumors.

Mae Williamson, 61

Mae Williamson, 61, of Post Falls, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.

Crash knocks out power for thousands

COEUR d’ALENE — A one car crash near the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Huetter Road took out a power pole at 2:30 p.m. and briefly interrupted power to at least 2,626 Avista customers in northern Kootenai County.

Richard Palmer, 84

Richard Palmer, age 84, passed away at Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital in Post Falls, ID on Feb. 3, 2014.

Sallie Jean Sears, 58

Sallie was born Dec. 15, 1956, in Concord, Calif., to Lorna (Foss) and Chuck Sears, and died on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Eda Joyce "GiGi" Roberts, 91

They say some people take the easy road in life, and others take the road less traveled. GiGi, so nicknamed by her great granddaughters, has always taken the road less traveled. Her journey here on earth is over, and she is now going on to a bigger and better adventure. On the next portion of her trip she will be with her husband, Jack Sr., and son, Jack Jr. No doubt she will meet other family and friends along the way.

Frances Ruth Parker, 75

Frances Ruth Parker, 75, of Hayden, ID passed away Jan. 8, 2014, in Coeur d’Alene.

Police chase suspect from Cd'A to Airway Heights

An allegedly suicidal man led multiple police agencies on a vehicle chase this morning that began in Coeur d’Alene and ended with his arrest in Airway Heights, Wash.

James Harold Paulsen, 71

James Harold Paulsen, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2014, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene.

Seahawk fans rejoice

Local '12s' turn out, enjoy Seattle's Super Bowl victory

Speech on combating discrimination, bullying set for Wednesday

Religious leaders, farmers pray for water in West

Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in NYC apartment

'Punxsutawney Phil' predicts a longer winter season

Weather Gems

By special request, I waited until Sunday morning to write this Groundhog Day, 'Super Bowl' update for 'Punxsutawney Phil's' predictions on both the weather for the next six weeks and who will win the big game later this afternoon at MetLife Stadium in chilly New Jersey.

Warrants February 3, 2014

Months later, questions remain

Doubts, unease hover over death investigation

James Albert "Jay" Raftery, 82

Former Clark Fork, ID resident, James Albert “Jay” Raftery Jr., 82, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away at his home on Monday, January 27, 2014.

Edward Curtis Mader Jr., 77

Edward Curtis Mader, Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2014.

Lost hikers found near Blanchard

BLANCHARD — A 47-year-old father and his 24-year-old son who were lost on Mount Spokane Saturday night were found on the north side of the mountain near Blanchard on Sunday morning.

Two kids die after falling into pond

PLUMMER  — Two Plummer-area children died on Sunday afternoon after falling through the ice into a pond.

Jewel Mary Baker, 88

Jewel Mary Baker, 88, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away January 27, 2014, in Coeur d'Alene. She was born Sept 19, 1925, in Spokane to Chet and Gladys Ireland. Jewel came to North Idaho in 1949 from Spokane. She owned a ceramic shop and greenhouse. Survivors include her husband James Baker, sons: Boyd, Jimmy and Bob Baker, and daughters: Sherry Turnbow, Karen Grove and Cheryl Eaton. Jewel is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and some great grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Saturday at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene with burial at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens Cemetery. You may visit Jewel's on-line memorial and guest registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.

Legals February 3, 2014

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 13, 2014 File No.: 7699.20504 Sale date and time (local time): May 19, 2014 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: 3062 West Blueberry Circle Hayden, ID 83835 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Michael S Lehman and Christine P Lehman husband and wife Original trustee: Lawyers Title Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for United Financial Mortgage Corp. Recording date: 03/31/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2022931000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 13, 2014: $285,845.26 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 6, Block 3, Strawberry Fields, according to the plat recorded in Book "J" of Plats at Page 129 ET Seq., records of Kootenai County, Idaho The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7699.20504) 1002.263054-File No. Legal 71 January 27, 2014 February 3, 10, 17, 2014

End of an era

Henderson announces retirement; Chambers to run for his seat

East Sherman area could be improved, but it's not that easy

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Naccarato sparks Viks to victory at Moscow

Neighborhood of the Week: Fort Grounds

For centuries, it was Yap-Keehn-Um, "The Gathering Place." Each summer, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe came to fish, play, swim, dance, and feast on the beaches at the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

ABORTION: Sewing seeds of hatred

Now lemme get this straight: I, as one of the “antiabortion wingnuts” favored with Jim Klamtsop’s attention in his Jan. 29 letter, am required to support every child delivered by every irresponsible woman. If I cannot do that, HE somehow acquires the right to kill those children. After all, as he says, “It’s every man for himself; only the strong survive.”

TAXES: Free help at your service

Taxpayers of all ages who need help with their federal and state taxes may utilize the very reliable free service provided by the AARP Tax-Aide program. Membership with AARP is not required. Those low to moderate incomes who do not have to file are eligible for the grocery credit and must file for it. The service starts Feb. 1 at the Silverlake Mall.

Al Williams: Stimulated by the unknown

IN PERSON

Al Williams, director of athletics at North Idaho College (NIC) is a man with deep roots in the community and some of the most high-performance teams in the history of the college.

XLVIII-gun Seahawk salute

Unless you've got Elway-autographed horseshoes tattooed over your heart or Niner Fever overheating your brain, today is officially North Idaho Seahawks Bandwagon Day.

TRAPS: Speak out on safety's behalf

TRAPS: Speak out on safety’s behalf

NORTH IDAHO RUMBLE: Post Falls wins by half a point

What's happening at the mall

Business Bits

The name, product, process and people make this place pretty fascinating - especially since Aebleskivers isn't why I stopped in Silver Lake Mall in the first place.

'The other side of the tracks'

East Sherman a high activity area for police, but residents seem to take most everything in stride

When Cheyanne Temple’s home burned down last year, her neighbors immediately responded by offering blankets and clothes. They pitched in to provide Temple’s family of five with meals.

Trio learning to live with cancer

Lewiston High students have unusual bond

Exercise your body to exercise your brain

I went for a jog with two good friends the other day. A very long jog. A half-marathon, in fact.

Milestone Announcements February 2, 2014

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City nearly upsets Lewiston

Coeur d'Alene wraps up No. 1 seed to 5A regionals

Farm bill plows under direct payments

Critics say legislation misses chance for real reform

RELIGION: Makes the world better

I had some thoughts in response to an opinion by Mike Ruskovich printed in The Press dated Jan. 28.

Interest rates sure to rise

Although mortgage interest rates declined for the third consecutive week, down to 4.32 percent from 4.39 last week we anticipate a reversal of those declines, sooner rather than later. Wednesday's announcement by the Federal Reserve that it is easing its quantitative easing, reducing its Treasury investments by $10 billion per month is sure to have an impact. It is the Fed's position, even though nationally the housing market slowed, the economy is improving and it would like to see inflation increase to stimulate investments.

CRUISE: Enjoy and learn with SAS

“Cruise trends for 2014” in Sunday’s paper was interesting to me because I love a good cruise. Not an attempt to make me think I can drink and party like Justin Bieber!

THE FRONT ROW with Mark Nelke Feb. 2, 2014

On Peyton, Seahawks, Super Bowl

Jake Plummer played quarterback during a time when coaches called the plays and the players ran them, with few exceptions.

SNOW: Cheers to Avista worker

In this day and age, most of us are used to seeing several “supervisors” standing around watching one “worker bee.”

VET: Disabled, and dis-respected

I have a friend, a 100 percent disabled veteran who lives in Kellogg. During the past 10 years, my friend was diagnosed with bladder cancer, which also migrated to kidney cancer. He went through all kinds of tests, medications, chemo, etc.

Community Thanks February 2, 2014

TRAPS: An ugly reflection of man

I don’t think there is a humane person out there who didn’t feel outrage after reading The Press article of Tuesday, Jan. 28, “Another pet dies in trap.” Our hearts go out to the pet and its owners just as if they had lost a family member, which in fact they did.

Post Falls second after opening day of North Idaho Rumble

* WRESTLING

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Feb. 1, 2014

That was then, this is now for 'Hawks

Being punched in the stomach.

Kootenai County employees walk more than 17,000 miles

From mid-November through the first of January, more 200 Kootenai County employees signed up to participate in the county's seven-week walking program called "Walking Your Way." Employees participated as individuals and on teams to help one another achieve their best. In the end, based upon reports sent each week by individuals, the combined total distance walked was equivalent to 17,011 miles.

At college

Kylie Curtis

Coroner: Exposure killed Parker

Teen was missing for 10 days before body was found

State and local authorities are anticipating the completion of a toxicology report for Dylan Parker, which could arrive as early as next week and potentially reveal additional information about what led to the Kellogg teenager's recent death.

ReStoring homes and lives

Habitat for Humanity helps build, repair homes

It's a handyman's heaven.

Woman targeted by scam

COEUR d'ALENE - A 91-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman who was attempting to play a radio program on her laptop Friday morning was targeted by an online scam.

Writing it down

World War II veteran's diary details moments on rescue ship

POST FALLS - As the kamikaze zeroed in on Harold Kiel's ship, even the aviator's leather helmet and goggles became clear.

Study: Kids' obesity risk starts before school ageStudy: Kids' obesity risk starts before school age

Research tracks nationwide sample of more than 7,700 children through grade school

Those efforts to fight obesity in schools? Think younger. A new study finds that much of a child's "weight fate" is set by age 5, and that nearly half of kids who became obese by the eighth grade were already overweight when they started kindergarten.

Power of the pen

Students write letters asking for new playground equipment

COEUR d'ALENE - Ask and you shall receive.

Income flat, but wallets open

U.S. consumer spending up 0.4 percent in December

WASHINGTON - Americans increased their spending at a solid pace for the second straight month in December even though their income was flat.

Records

CRIME REPORTS

Second-half superheroes

5A Lake City pulls away after halftime to bury 4A Lakeland

COEUR d'ALENE - With 5A Lake City High having won five straight games coming into Friday's nonleague boys basketball battle with Lakeland and the 4A Hawks having won three straight, something had to give.

Common Core construction

STEM Charter School teachers featured in video

RATHDRUM - North Idaho STEM Charter Academy teachers are featured in a national video promoting the use of LEGO to spark creativity and engage students in the classroom.

Burnett appointed to Idaho Travel Council

Gov. Butch Otter has appointed Doug Burnett to serve as the Region I representative on the Idaho Travel Council. Burnett was appointed to replace J.J. Jaeger, who served two terms on the travel council, most recently serving as chairman.

Curves partners with Jillian Michaels to offer new workouts

Curves is now offering "Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels," cutting-edge total body workouts that feature the Curves Circuit, strength-training machines in conjunction with functional body weight-based exercises that ramp up metabolism and transform physique. Michaels is best known as America's health and wellness expert. The workouts boost intensity, build strength, burn fat and prevent plateaus.

Subway joins first lady's healthy eating effort

Sandwich chain will spend $41 million over three years to encourage kids to eat more food that doesn't come from a box

WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama has a new partner in her campaign to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Light shed on shooting at long last

Several months ago we had a tragic shooting and a story about it by Cd'A staffer David Cole appeared in The Press, which prompted me to write a letter to The Press expressing disappointment that Mr. Cole had intentionally slanted the story to make our community question local law enforcement's commitment to protecting us.

FDA: Nutrition facts label will get makeover

Health experts say number of calories should be more prominent

WASHINGTON - After 20 years, the nutrition facts label on the back of food packages is getting a makeover.

Great health, fitness starts with adjusting your lifestyle

Many of you have spent the first few weeks of 2014 getting back to the gym, or starting a new diet and/or fitness program. Getting a jump-start with health and fitness in the new year can be daunting.

Broadway show really hopes to rock Super Bowl

Singers and dancers from the Tony-nominated production will perform live outside Metlife Stadium before kickoff

NEW YORK - On Super Bowl Sunday, there will be a group of people sweating out in the cold in front of millions, doing what they do best. And that group is, of course, the Broadway cast of "Rock of Ages."

Wanted: Cd'A resident to help pick police chief

COEUR d'ALENE - A search is underway for a Coeur d'Alene resident to participate in the process of hiring the Lake City's next police chief.