Feature Photos - July

<p>Taylor Anderson, 8, hands a brownie to Food Services of America sales representative Frank Jones Friday at a lemonade and cookie stand at Timber Gastropub in Post Falls. Anderson is hosting the stand again today from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. The proceeds will be split into thirds, benefitting a Coeur d’Alene homeless shelter, a children’s hospital and the remaining third funding a trip to Honduras to help build homes for the homeless.</p>

<p>John Kelly, founder and president of BikeCDA pushes a pair of new bicycles as René Reyes, communications director for Parker Auto Group, collects another pair while loading them Tuesday after the auto dealer donated 26 bikes to BikeCDA at Parker Subaru in Coeur d’Alene. The bikes, each with a helmet, were leftover from Parker’s Perfect Attendance Program and will likely be used in BikeCDA’s Bike Giveaway Program.</p>

<p>Paramedics from around the Coeur d’Alene area receive loading cot instruction from Kootenai County EMS Devision Chief Bill Keeley Wednesday at Kootenai County Medical Services in Coeur d’Alene. Kootenai County EMS recently replaced their older ambulances with new more efficient vehicles.</p>

<p>People parade down Sherman Avenue for the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Street Fair Saturday. The fair will be continuing on through Sunday.</p>

<p>Silas Newton, 7, of Spirit Lake, splashes into a pool at the bottom of an inflatable waterslide Friday at the Post Falls Festival at Q’emiln Park.</p>

<p>7-month-old Darin Davenport is mesmerized by a plant while Farmers’ Market vendors Roger Robison, left and Carol Rondepierre-Robison enjoy their afternoon in downtown Coeur d’Alene Wednesday.</p>

<p>Joe Malloy takes a selfie with the unveiled fish at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls Thursday. The fish went on to be installed at a median on Spokane Street near City Hall.</p>

<p>Bentley Knoll, 4, rides his police motorcycle while towing his one-year-old brother, Carter, in a mobile jail. Police officer and father Nick Knoll rides alongside Bentley during the annual Kids Parade down Sherman Ave. on Friday morning.</p>

<p>Paramedics from Kootenai County check out the interior of one new ambulance Wednesday. The rigs are 20 inches longer, have a more secure loading cot, and 3 seats with straps for more room and efficiency.</p>

<p>A group departs from a Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruise amongst the smoky skies Tuesday at Independence Point in Coeur d’Alene. The sun is expected to shine the next couple of days, but with the Cape Horn Fire nearby, smoke is likely to remain in the sky.</p>

<p>Pierce Duncan, center, operates a quad copter as teammates Zane Chalich, left, and Justin Roberts watch during the Discover Technology Camp Thursday at North Idaho STEM Academy in Rathdrum.</p>

<p>Post Falls mayor, Ron Jacobson, speaks about the importance of the new expansion of the Post Falls Senior Center on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Damon Mysse, left and sister Scarlett hand candy to Cody Burrill during the annual Kids Parade down Sherman Ave. on Friday morning. This years theme was Celebrating Rock and Roll.</p>

<p>The artist of the painted fish, Harmony Conley-Oaks, stands with her artwork Thursday at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center. She named the fish, Max, after its size.</p>

<p>Smoke in the sky creates a red sunset over the Rathdrum Prairie Friday evening.</p>

<p>Friday evening spectators witnessed a blue moon over Coeur d’Alene. A blue moon is the second full moon that appears within a month and happens once every two to three years.</p>

<p>Firefighters with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Canfield Avenue in Dalton Gardens on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was contained to the basement. The cause is currently under investigation.</p>

<p>Zain Christensen, 7, walks along the path of Coeur d’Alene City Park Saturday. The 8th annual Parks Day celebration took place in the park and featured engaging activities such as a balloon giveaways.</p>

<p>Recycle Man was asked to do a handstand by a group of kids gathered at North Park in Post Falls Thursday. Recycle Man accomplished their request without hesitation.</p>

<p>A group of kids play in the waters of Hayden Lake near Honeysuckle Beach on Tuesday afternoon.</p>

<p>Barbara Crumley picks out a flower bouquet Wednesday at the Farmers’ Market in downtown Coeur d’Alene.</p>

<p>A two car collision occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning at the corner or Highway 95 and Ironwood Drive, slowing traffic in all directions.</p>

<p>Cooper Young, 2, enjoys a pony ride as his father Casey walks alongside Friday during Hayden Days at Hayden City Park.</p>

<p>Emily Haas, branch manager for Idaho Central Credit Union, right, and Cheryl Hunter, with Pioneer Title Co., mingle with guests during a ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony at the new Coeur d’Alene bank on Thursday.</p>

<p>Angelina Gulley, 11, tie-dyes a t-shirt at a vendor booth at the Post Falls Festival Friday at Q’emiln Park. The tie-dye booth was a fundraiser for middle schoolers who hope to attend a Washington D.C. trip.</p>

<p>A turkey vulture flies in a circular pattern over a coyote carcass on the ground below Thursday on the Rathdrum Prairie.</p>

<p>Two firefighters with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department ascend a ladder to access the roof of the Social Security Administration building at 623 E. Wallace Avenue Tuesday after responding to a call for smoke in the building. After further inspection, no fire, smoke or damage was found.</p>

<p>Samuel Boggess, 2, left, and Sophie Wang, 2, look beneath a parachute balancing plastic bottles and junk Thursday at North Park in Post Falls. The kids in the group learned about the importance of recycling.</p>

<p>Elijah Ferguson, 1, plays with plastic rings with his mother at the Flip Factory Gymnastics booth.</p>

<p>Kristina Nicholas-Anderson, right, and her granddaughter Alyssa George, 7, check out the vendor area with snow cones in hand.</p>

<p>A man clears belongings from an SUV on its side after a two car crash on the intersection of Seltice Way and Ross Point Road Tuesday in Post Falls. The cause of the crash is under investigation.</p>

<p>Andrew Stockham, 11, falls into a dunk tank at the Boys Scouts of America Troop 911 booth.</p>

<p>A man drives eastbound down Lakeside Ave. with an Elk head on the back of his Prius on Friday morning.</p>

<p>People gather to listen to the Executive Director of the Post Falls Senior Center speak regarding the new expansion on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Mason Perkins, 7, of Post Falls, concentrates on the ball while playing tennis Tuesday during Little Folks Daycamp at Ramsey Park in Coeur d’Alene. Little Folks Preschool hosts various camps throughout the summer allowing children to experience several outdoor fitness activities.</p>

<p>A great blue heron stalks its prey in a field of grass near Wolf Lodge Bay Wednesday east of Coeur d’Alene.</p>

<p>Recycle Man dances for a group of kids upon his entrance prior to his educational and interactive presentation. The Post Falls Library features activities and events that represent heroes in the community, such as firefighters and military veterans.</p>

<p>Brady Belcher, 5, wipes some face paint from his nose while walking by a decal booth at the Post Falls Festival.</p>

<p>Kaylee Patterson, 7, who suffered a pediatric stroke, steps down onto log features with the help of Addison Jonz, 6, during a gathering of Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association families Friday at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene.</p>

<p>Members of the Board of Directors for the Post Falls Senior Center and members of the Post Falls City Council break ground for the expansion of the Post Falls Senior Center on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Sally Dodge carries a bouquet of flowers while walking down the Sherman Avenue sidewalk Wednesday during the Farmers’ Market.</p>

<p>Mallory King, as Kathy Sheldon, and John David Scott, playing Don Lockwood, pose on set to promote Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain” which runs July 9-26 at the Kroc Corps Community Center in Coeur d’Alene. For ticket information, call 660-2958 or go to www.cdasummertheatre.com.</p>

<p>Crystal Emry walks with daughters Nina (5), left and Natalie (2) during the annual Kids Parade down Sherman Ave. on Friday morning.</p>

<p>From left, Ciana Chevalley, Elijah White, and Tobin Chevalley, listen to Recycle Man speak about the importance of recycling Thursday at North Park in Post Falls. The Post Falls Library hosted the educational event with the theme “every hero has a story”, and Recycle Man was there to celebrate the heroes that recycle junk.</p>

<p>Noah Harris, 16, practices his technique on a feature at the Coeur d’Alene skate park on Monday afternoon.</p>