Monday, February 29
Legals March 1, 2016
T.S. No. 036445-ID Parcel No.: 072280030550 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 6/15/2016 at 9:00 AM (recognized local time), in the AUCTION.COM ROOM, at LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, 333 W. IRONWOOD DRIVE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814, in the County of Kootenai, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 55, BLOCK 3, SHAMROCK RANCH III, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS AT PAGES 305, 305A AND 305B, 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 Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 1594 EAST YELLOW PINE AVENUE, ATHOL, ID 83801, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by ANN R. SYDOW, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/8/2009, recorded 7/14/2009, as Instrument No. 2222027000, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 7/1/2015 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 1/27/2016 is $267,413.49 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 1/27/2016 SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP LEGAL 5014 FEBRUARY 9, 16, 23, 2016 MARCH 1, 2016
Just a few boys teams headed to state this week
The Front Row
All spring sports practices are officially underway as of today, but a few winter sports teams still have some business to attend to this week.
Low-income homeowners may qualify for property tax break
Just under half of the more than 55,000 Idahoans eligible for a reduction in their property taxes actually apply for the Idaho Property Tax Reduction Program. The Idaho State Tax Commission wants to make more people aware of this property tax credit that’s available to low-income seniors and others who qualify.
Idaho signee Malek dies after year-plus cancer battle
Jace Malek, an inspiration to the Idaho Vandals football program and sports fans region-wide since he was diagnosed with cancer just over a year ago, died Sunday.
Thunderstorms rumble on the horizon
Weather or Not
It’s a case of two different coasts, in terms of the weather. Since the beginning of 2016, the East Coast has been battered by strong storms. The Northeast has seen flooding rains and snow with severe conditions, including tornado outbreaks, southward down to the Gulf of Mexico. The long-range computer models continue to show this pattern with more storms expected to slam many residents in the eastern time zone.
Committee pulls science references from Bible bill
BOISE — A Senate bill calling for state code specifying the legality of Bible references in Idaho public schools was sent to be amended Friday by the Senate State Affairs Committee.
Asperger Awareness
Local nonprofit holds fundraiser to support families affected by autism
In November, Randy Tidwell had no idea he would be starting an organization for Asperger awareness a month later.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Sunday, February 28
Legals February 29, 2016
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION CASE NO. CV 16-352 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI PETER COOPER, an individual, Plaintiff, v. VERN C. RATLIFF and ROSEMARY M. RATLIFF, husband and wife, and if deceased the unknown heirs and unknown devisees of the VERN C. RATLIFF and ROSEMARY M. RATLIFF or ESTATE OF VERN C. RATLIFF and ROSEMARY M. RATLIFF; and any and all persons, corporations, partnerships, or entities of any type whatsoever, claiming any right, title, possessory right or interest of any type whatsoever to the following described real property to wit: S 1/2 Lot 12 Less N. 10' Block 1 Wilson's Subdivision, Kootenai County, State of Idaho, Defendants. TO: VERN C. RATLIFF and ROSEMARY M. RATLIFF, husband and wife, and if deceased the unknown heirs and unkino0wn devisees of the VERN C. RATLIFF and ROSEMARY M. RATLIFF or ESTATE OF VERN C. RATLIFF and ROSEMARY M. RATLIFF; and any and all persons, corporations, partnerships, or entities of any type whatsoever, claiming any right, title, possessory right or interest of any type whatsoever to the following described real property to wit: S 1/2 Lot 12 Less N. 10' Block 1 Wilson's Subdivision, Kootenai County, State of Idaho, Defendants. You have been sued by PETER COOPER, the Plaintiff, in the District Court in the District Court in and for the County of Kootenai, Idaho, Case No. CV-16-352. The nature of the claim against you is as prayed in the Complaint. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at Kootenai County, 324 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, PAUL W. DAUGHARTY, at 110 E. Wallace Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 2 day of February, 2016. JIM BRANNON Clerk of the District Court BY/S/______________________ JEAN HICKS LEGAL 5043 FEBRUARY 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Rim shots, and other hoops stuff
Thoughts after watching four straight days of postseason basketball, in three different buildings, two different cities:
REGION 18 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: NIC men upset in finals
Cardinals suffer first loss of season, but are still optimistic of at-large berth to nationals
• MEN
STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS: Trojans romp to repeat
POCATELLO — Different crew.
STATE PREP BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
Times PDT
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Post Falls, Sandpoint, Timberlake come up short
District 1 schools go flat on road to state tournament
GRANGEVILLE — The difference in Capital High of Boise’s 70-52 win over the Post Falls Trojans can be found from beyond the 3-point line.
Candidate filing for May 17 election begins Monday
COEUR d'ALENE — The candidate filing period for the May 17 primary election runs Monday through March 11.
DRAMA: Show PF some love
I frequently see articles in the Press regarding high school drama department plays. I see items for Coeur d’ Alene High School and possibly Charter Academy. My granddaughter lives and goes to high school in Post Falls. I have been to Post Falls High School twice to see plays put on by the drama department. I never see anything in the Press about the Post Falls plays. I’m wondering why there is this inequity. Is it because Post Falls doesn’t choose to advertise or is that Post Falls is being overlooked? Both plays I have seen were done very well and it’s too bad that more of the public are not aware of them.
POPULATION: A papal plea
The Pope, from his walled-in country, has ironically labeled Americans who want to close the borders to the endless millions of poor, suffering immigrants from countries that continue to propagate themselves further into the severely overpopulated, ignorant, fear and apathy-riddled dark ages, as non-Christian. Since the 1965 immigration reform act, the American citizens have absorbed upwards of 100 million immigrants. The situation has not helped the American people or our brothers and sisters globally, yet one cannot deny that Americans have helped their share. The only winners in the overpopulation crisis are the corporations.
WOLVES: End the slaughter
First, they flew helicopters into the Frank Church Wilderness on a deceptive mission to collar wolves. Now, Idaho Fish and Game conspirators are surreptitiously flying military-like helicopter missions into the Lolo country to shoot wolves (how many are wounded?) — beautiful wolves struggling to keep their packs alive; and, of course, must kill elk and other animals to survive.
Community Thanks February 28, 2016
SALMON FEAST: Thanks to all for Going Wild
Alfred 'Al' L. Rouse, 89
Alfred “Al” L. Rouse, 89, passed away at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Feb. 25, 2016.
ELDON: What science says
In response to the editorial “We All Owe Eldon this Much” I would like to share some of the science that supports why Eldon should be given the opportunity for treatment.
'Medically awesome' is right
Mike Chapman is proud of the fact that he and his wife, Brandi, were both born in Coeur d’Alene at what was then Kootenai Medical Center.
SWAT team brought in following incident
COEUR d’ALENE — Fourth Street in Coeur d'Alene was closed between Foster and Reed avenues for several hours Saturday morning due to "ongoing police activity" in the area.
NATO: Pull out, United States
Many Idahoans understand that World War I started with a small issue that should have remained local to the Balkans, but cascaded horrifically due to a complex web of “entangling alliances.”
Milestones February 28, 2016
ANNIVERSARY
Gordon William Hesse, 93
Gordon William Hesse, 93, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, at Ivy Court in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born in December 1922 to George Henry and Hattie Jewell Hesse. He grew up on a fruit ranch on the Yakima River in Whitstran, near Prosser, Wash. Gordon was the seventh child of eight children and graduated from Prosser High School in 1941.
Checkmate
Canfield Middle School hosts K-12 chess tournament
COEUR d’ALENE — Check ...
The state of the legislature
Concealed weapon bill, Obamacare among topics as local lawmakers come home, meet with constituents
POST FALLS — All nine of Kootenai County’s legislative delegation traveled home from Boise to update their constituents Saturday morning on the issues moving through this year’s legislative session.
Jim Phillips: Entertainer, educator, family man
IN PERSON
Jim Phillips, instrumental music director at Coeur d’Alene High School, sat at the desk in his office early Wednesday, surrounded by evidence of everything that makes him tick.
ROTARY: In a word, evil
Sholeh Patrick once again brings to our attention critical points regarding her always enlightening articles. This time it’s in “Happy birthday Rotary” published Feb. 23. She exposes this organization who, in the name of humanitarianism or service for others above self, without God, true Charity, as the motivating factor.
Mill River Furniture opening
Hand-built, solid wood furniture is featured at Mill River Rustic Furniture. This new store opens Tuesday at 505 E. Sherman Ave.
WELFARE: Some rules needed
A legislator in New York has proposed legislation to prevent the use of food stamps to buy lobster, cigarettes and other expensive items.
The power and possibility of charisma
Some people walk into a room and all heads turn. When they begin to speak, people are mesmerized. They instantly gain respect and trust. In a word, they have charisma, one of the most desirable and enviable qualities in the world.
The evolution of fitness: Expansion of Peak Health and Wellness Center designed to adapt to fitness trends.
It’s safe to say fitness trends come and go.
In a school district not so far, far away. University of Idaho in Coeur d'Alene studies realities of rural education.
Any given school day, Coeur d’Alene’s Ramsey Elementary School is buzzing. The classrooms are packed, the halls are teeming with activity and scores of educators are in place to help fill eager young minds with knowledge.
Saturday, February 27
Thunderstorms rumble on the horizon
It’s a case of two different coasts, in terms of the weather. Since the beginning of 2016, the East Coast has been battered by strong storms. The Northeast has seen flooding rains and snow with severe conditions, including tornado outbreaks, southward down to the Gulf of Mexico. The long-range computer models continue to show this pattern with more storms expected to slam many residents in the eastern time zone.
2A DISTRICT 1-2 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: St. Maries repeats as district champs
TROY — After surviving an overtime thriller three days earlier just to make it to the title game, the St. Maries Lumberjacks sought to eliminate the suspense Friday night.
STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS: Post Falls leads big after day 1
POCATELLO — It’s no surprise that the defending champion Post Falls Trojans have opened a 42.5-point lead in the team race after the first day of the state 5A wrestling tournament at Holt Arena on Friday.
PREP BASKETBALL: Locals tabbed for state all-star games
Five local boys and five local girls have been selected to the Region roster for this year’s 13th annual Idaho high school all-star basketball games, scheduled for March 12 at North Idaho College’s Rolly Williams Court.
A legend steps down
After 29 seasons — including 12 at Coeur d’Alene High, with four state titles — girls basketball coach Poffenroth resigns
When it came down to it — and thinking about it a few days — Dale Poffenroth just started life and benched basketball.
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Ready for the live games again
It’s baseball season.
REGION 18 MEN'S, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: NIC men hold off Snow in semis
• MEN
PREP FOOTBALL: Bryce Erickson named Lake City football coach
Son of former Idaho coach Dennis Erickson only the second head man in T-Wolf history
Examining Coeur d'Alene's parking situation
Parking structure, ease of access, businesses part of 2007 study update
COEUR d'ALENE — Some people think downtown Coeur d’Alene has a parking problem. Some don’t. A new study will soon shed light on the subject and might even recommend action.
Bill would address sexual assault kits
Legislation would include timeline to speed up testing
Idaho could very soon have its first state law addressing the handling of sexual assault evidence kits.
Dorothy Reiss, 96
Dorothy A. “Dottie” Reiss, 96, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, at Kootenai Health. Dorothy was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 6, 1919, to Mr. Gordon Adams and Mrs. Mabel E. Scott Adams.
Cd'A Rotary Club to host St. Patrick's Day fundraiser
Party takes the place of auction and dinner typically held later in the spring
There will be plenty of Irish music, dancing and green beer to go around at the "Coeur d'Irish" St. Patrick's Day party, hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club.
Records February 27, 2016
SENTENCINGS
IRS releases 'Dirty Dozen' scam list
Don’t be a victim
Each year, people fall prey to tax scams. That’s why the IRS sends a list of its annual "Dirty Dozen." Stay safe and be informed — don’t become a victim.
Hands-on best way to learn - for life
In our increasingly complex world, success is driven not just by what you know, but also by what you can do with that knowledge. Hands-on learning provides a greater relevance to the real world and how it applies in a real way. This approach to learning helps students know what to do with the knowledge they have gained and apply it to real-world problems. Our education system needs to provide our children with knowledge, skills to solve problems, and a learning atmosphere where they can gather and evaluate evidence and make sense of it all. This type of education will inspire our youth to become a part of the new generation of innovators.
Election central
GOP, Constitution party to vote in presidential primary on March 8
COEUR d'ALENE — March madness — election-style — is about to unravel.
LTC Raymond H. Bleeker
LTC Raymond H. Bleeker, “Ray Bleeker,” passed away Feb. 23, 2016. After battling cancer he passed away on his own terms, in his own home, having spent the previous week surrounded by family and friends. He was born in 1940 to Garry and Gladys Bleeker.
Chess tournament today at Canfield Middle School
Canfield Middle School in Coeur d'Alene will host the Cougar Challenge Scholastic Chess Tournament at 10 a.m. today.
Setting vacation rental standards
City released survey to gather input on implementing ordinance
COEUR d'ALENE — The city of Coeur d'Alene launched a survey Friday to gather input from local stakeholders about regulating vacation rentals within city limits.
Dealing with Asperger's Syndrome is no small task for parents. Findlay Automotive Group supports local efforts to heighten local awareness for the autism spectrum disorder.
Like any good dad, Ben McKenna can rattle off his son Justen’s favorite things and achievements without blinking an eye. His son loves bowling, football, fishing and camping. The Avengers are a big deal for the 12-year-old, who excels at math. The kid can also can speak fluent French, Spanish and is learning Mandarin.
In the best interests of the child. Idaho's legal system looks to defuse contentious custody cases.
Unmarried parents, blended families, a parent moving here from another state — these issues have made child custody cases more complex to resolve than they were 20 years ago. But the emotionally charged nature of child custody cases in Idaho hasn’t changed. For those who work in the legal system, it’s always a matter of determining what’s best for the child.
Friday, February 26
Legals February 27, 2016
Notice of Public Sale of Lien Property Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on Saturday, February 27th at 10am. Skyview Storage, 3655 Cedarblom Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, to satisfy the lien of property stored by the following people: Jim Elder, Nicholas Bulgar, Michelle Galbreath, Jessica Jones, Cindi Palmer, Kimberly Stuart & Jacob Smithson. The contents of their storage units is miscellaneous household items. All content must be removed the day of the auction. LEGAL 5108 FEBRUARY 19, 20, 26, 27, 2016
ALL-LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL
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DIVORCES FILED
Land swap would lead to improved Black Lake
State eyes large Cd'A River site in exchange for forest land near St. Maries
Religious freedom American core value
When my wife and I were attending college in Hawaii, one of our favorite places to visit was the National Cemetery of the Pacific, known by locals as “Punchbowl” because it sits nestled in Punchbowl Crater right in Honolulu. It is an extraordinary, beautiful, quiet and sacred space where over 34,000 veterans are interred. We’ve taken our children back there twice so they too can feel the spirit of dedication and sacrifice that is found there. I can never visit Punchbowl without weeping for gratitude for the men and women who gave “the last full measure of devotion” so that my family and I can remain free.
Billboards fixed after Dems threaten to sue
A billboard along U.S. 95 in Coeur d’Alene claims “Idaho Votes,” with no reference to the Republican Presidential Primary on March 8.
STATE: Respect baby brother
The heavy hand of state legislators landed on small Idaho towns on Feb. 19, 2016. The same body which vigorously opposes the federal government interfering in what it considers “State Affairs” is not opposed to passing on its brand of “do as I say, not what I do” justice to communities on issues important to their viability. I find it incredulous that little brother (the state), doesn’t want big brother (the feds) meddling, but determines it is OK to beat up baby brother (local communities).
THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Friday, February 26, 2016
An old Hawk right off the wrestling block
Jared Walker was but a sophomore when he finished third last season at 170 pounds at the state 4A wrestling tournament in Holt Arena at Idaho State University in Pocatello.
Shirley Ann Smalley, 79
Shirley passed away on Feb. 24, 2016, at Ivy Court. Born on May 1, 1936, to Conrad and Eunice Brandt (Hanson) in Minnesota.
APPLE: Sick to the core
This Apple ordeal is ridiculous and sickens me.
FREEDOM: Hang onto it
I enjoyed reading Syd Albright’s essay on “The New World Order” and pondered about how our Founding Fathers would respond to this new philosophy. I’m sure they would say: “We won your freedom. Why would you give it away?”
WOLVES: It's the habitat, dummy
Idaho Department Fish and Game, in conjunction with the USDA Wildlife Services, despicably gunned down 20 wolves over the Clearwater National Forest in north-central Idaho earlier this month. Helicopter gunning of wolves, or any other species, should not be a “tool in the toolbox” in 21st century wildlife management. It’s barbaric, immoral, and expensive and is not grounded in science.
Repertory Theatre begins tonight on LCHS stage
Lake City High School’s Troupe de Wolfe Productions will present a pair of plays that focus on the American experience in the west in the 1930s and the 1870s.
Gov. Otter announces private medical school
Facility will be located on ISU’s Meridian Health Care Campus
Gov. Butch Otter announced plans Thursday for a $105 million private medical school on Idaho State University’s Meridian Health Care Campus.
Historic carousel comes full circle
Foundation to host open house March 5
A 1922 hand-carved carousel spent more than 30 years in Coeur d'Alene, from 1942 to 1975.
SAMUEL: Hope for the future
I’m submitting this letter to thank the Coeur d’Alene Press for its editorial on 02/21/16 regarding Eldon Samuel. The Press gave thoughtful regard to everything that needs further consideration in this tragedy and what this community owes to him in the form of justice.
NJCAA WRESTLING TOURNAMENT: NIC's Reece, runner-up last year, seeks national title
Cardinals, perennial national contenders, have just two at nationals this year
Always a contender this time of year to add another national championship to its collection, the North Idaho College wrestling team will have a different role this year as the NJCAA tournament opens today at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
SORRY: Albright was right
I owe Syd Albright an apology. The Army was sent to Utah to attempt to restore federal control over the court system there. Once the Mountain Meadows Massacre occurred, in 1857 not 1846 as I had mentioned, it’s my understanding that Brigham Young’s arrest was also sought.
Cd'A Summer Theatre tickets available March 1
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s 2016 season will open June 16 at the Kroc Center with “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The show offers a humorous and fantastical story of the beloved character Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook. This five-time Tony Award-winning is a swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan.
What's your privacy worth?
Local writer and Internet expert Uyless Black focused this week specifically on the Apple vs. FBI argument but asked an even bigger question: What’s our First Amendment-ensured privacy worth compared to our security?
5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Big game Trojans
McCullough pours in 36 as Post Falls beats Coeur d’Alene, earns spot in state play-in game
Joe Anthony Rumore, 64
Joe Anthony Rumore passed away Feb. 23, 2016. He was born June 30, 1951, in Los Angeles, Calif.
BOURQUIN: St. Maries' thanks you
Thank you Bruce Bourquin for The Front Row article on “Lumberjack sons inspired by state champ moms” published on Feb. 19, 2016. It was great for our St. Maries athletes to be featured!
PRESIDENT: Qualifications first
It is interesting to me to note that many politicians express the opinion that Ronald Reagan was the best president during their lifetime, then go on to endorse one of the untried senators. They seem to forget that Reagan was our oldest president and former two-term governor of a state, while endorsing one of the senators who has accomplished nothing.
SAMUEL: No pity here
Sunday’s editorial basically felt sorry for Eldon Samuel lll. It conveyed hope that the judge would be compassionate and sentence him to a mental health facility. Then after five years there, he’d either get parole or prison.
STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Post Falls heavy favorite to repeat in 5A
Post Falls, which advanced 17 wrestlers from the 5A Region 1 tournament, is the heavy favorite to repeat as state champion when the state tournament opens today at Holt Arena in Pocatello.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Timberlake takes out Bonners Ferry
BONNERS FERRY — Thomas Hauck led a balanced offense for the Timberlake Tigers in a 49-43 win over the Bonners Ferry Badgers in the 3A District 1 second-place game on Thursday, advancing the Tigers to a state 3A play-in game on Saturday.
REGION 18 WOMEN'S, MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cardinal women roll into semifinals
• WOMEN
Oscar predictions: The Academy will get it wrong
The 88th Academy Awards will trudge across our television screens this Sunday.
Curtain goes up tonight on 'Jungle Book'
Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho’s production of “The Jungle Book” begins its run on the Kroc Center stage today at 7 p.m.
Better ID? You bet
Remember when we wrote checks and our driver’s license number was required to verify that you were really you? It was easy to recall, since it happened to be your Social Security number.
'This is where I want to get my healthcare'
Kootenai Health holds grand opening for east expansion
Constructed with 770 tons of steel, 2,267 light switches and enough electrical wire to stretch from Coeur d'Alene to Missoula, the east expansion of Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene is complete and officially opens March 15.
GALLERY: Post Falls vs Coeur d'Alene Boys Basketball
Spring and Summer Weather Forecast
Thursday, February 25
Hands-on best way to learn - for life
In our increasingly complex world, success is driven not just by what you know, but also by what you can do with that knowledge. Hands-on learning provides a greater relevance to the real world and how it applies in a real way. This approach to learning helps students know what to do with the knowledge they have gained and apply it to real-world problems. Our education system needs to provide our children with knowledge, skills to solve problems, and a learning atmosphere where they can gather and evaluate evidence and make sense of it all. This type of education will inspire our youth to become a part of the new generation of innovators.
Grants fund spay/neuter program for at-risk pets
Animal Allies of Idaho has exhausted the $4,500 grant it received in November 2015 from the Bissell Pet Foundation by subsidizing spay and neuter costs for 48 cats and dogs through a collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul. The St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center in Coeur d’Alene issued Animal Allies vouchers for the procedures to their pet-owning clients who were responsible for a co-pay of $15 per cat and $25 per dog.
4A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Unlikely return
Lakeland, with just one player back from last year’s varsity rotation, headed back to state
COEUR d’ALENE — Lakeland High boys basketball Dave Stockwell couldn’t help but chuckle at the question.
1A DIVISION II DISTRICT 1 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: A Genesis dream come true
First-year Post Falls school advances to state 1A Division II tournament in first season as IDHSAA program
SPIRIT LAKE — You’ll always remember your first.
REGION 18 MEN'S, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS: Breathing easy at regionals
Some wiggle room for Cardinal men as they compete at Twin Falls
For the North Idaho College men’s basketball team, which enters this week’s Region 18 tournament on the campus of the College of Southern Idaho, win or lose, there’s a little breathing room.
Local GOP group calls for NATO withdrawal
COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee passed a resolution Tuesday calling on U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and Congress to extricate the U.S. from the NATO alliance.
FBI vs. Apple: A Fool's Mission
Part Two of Two: High Hanging Fruit
Labrador seeks local control of federal land
Bill would give states, counties more say in forest management
COEUR d’ALENE — A U.S. House committee will take up Congressman Raul Labrador’s Self-Sufficient Community Lands Act today despite some resistance from conservation groups.
BOWLING SCORES: Thursday, February 25, 2016
MEN
The buzz about bees
UI scientist: Bee collapse mystery rooted in hive size
MOSCOW — University of Idaho professor Brian Dennis is helping scientists understand a baffling but vitally important puzzle: What is causing the decline of honeybees?
Cathleen Hobbs, 64
Cathleen Hobbs, 64, of Hayden, Idaho, peacefully lost her battle to cancer on Feb. 22, 2016, at Hospice House of North Idaho. She was born Nov. 30, 1951, in San Francisco, Calif. Born, raised and educated in San Francisco, she spent most of her life in California, and moved to North Idaho in 1992.
Donna Lee Whitman (Flaa), 65
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, Donna went home peacefully to her Father surrounded by family and friends.
Jacques V. Restout, 88
Jacques Victor Restout, 88, died at home on Feb. 20, 2016, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Paris, France, on Aug. 13, 1927.
County challenges outlined
Commissioners deliver updates on projects, address future issues
COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County's hefty fund balance has commissioners eyeing multiple facility improvements, including jail expansion.
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Proving they’re human in the wacky 5A IEL
For Coeur d’Alene High boys basketball coach Kurt Lundblad, the final 2.1 seconds of last Friday’s 5A Region 1 tournament opener at Coeur d’Alene’s Elmer Jordan Court seemed to last an eternity.
Citizen's report leads to UPS theft arrest
Suspect allegedly stole package off porch; Wanted man also arrested
POST FALLS — An alert citizen delivered when her report to police led to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly stole a UPS package that had just been dropped off on a porch of a Post Falls home on Tuesday afternoon.
3A DISTRICT 1 BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Wildcats reload, repeat as champs
COEUR d’ALENE — They don’t rebuild in Kellogg these days — they reload.
AT COLLEGE: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Erin Legel
George C. Pastras, 69
George C. Pastras, 69, passed away at home in Post Falls on Feb. 21, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born April 15, 1946, to Petro Pastras and Anastaysia (Boudoures) in San Francisco, Calif.
Idaho teen dating violence way too high
More than one in five.
Innovation and inspiration
Presenters discuss goals, success and issues during State of the District
COEUR d'ALENE — Lake City High School junior Seth Lucker explained to a crowded room Wednesday evening how the Outdoor Studies Program has impacted his academic journey.
STEM students reach for the stars
Area high schoolers chosen to help launch a satellite into space
RATHDRUM — There are a lot of high school students who can say they were on the football team or participated in student government, said North Idaho STEM Charter Academy sophomore Joe Broder.
Victor 'Scott' McGlothlen, 53
Victor “Scott” McGlothlen, 53, passed away Jan. 21, 2016, in Lakewood, Wash. He was born Dec. 4, 1962, in Canoga Park, Calif., to Leonard and Lillian McGlothlen. He attended school in Post Falls, Idaho, and was an exceptional athlete.
Matthew L. Veneroso Sr., 56
Matthew L. Veneroso Sr., 56, unexpectedly passed away Feb. 20, 2016, at his home. He was born and raised in Orange County, Calif., by his loving parents Mary and Mario Veneroso.
William 'Bill' Frederick Stollfuss III, 77
William “Bill” Frederick Stollfuss III, 77, of Wallace, Idaho, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Jan. 30, 2016, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Bill was born in Ripon, Wis., to William Frederick Stollfuss II and Beulah Gibson (Stollfuss).
Wednesday, February 24
Legals February 25, 2016
T.S. No. 036533-ID Parcel No.: R0800022007B NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 6/14/2016 at 10:00 AM (recognized local time), at the VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PLAZA NORTH ENTRANCE ADMIN BUILDING located at 451 N GOVERNMENT WAY, COUER D'ALENE, ID 83815, in the County of Kootenai, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 7, AND THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 22, BROWNE PARK ADDITION TO RATHDRUM, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS AT PAGE 1 AND 3. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 7579 W DIVISION ST, RATHDRUM, ID 83858, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM T. DAVIS & LAURA SCODELLER, HUSBAND & WIFE, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/10/2008, recorded 10/14/2008, as Instrument No. 2181707000, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 2/5/2015, as Instrument 2485673000, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 5/1/2015 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 1/28/2016 is $108,007.21 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 1/28/2016 SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP LEGAL 5026 FEBRUARY 18, 25, 2016 MARCH 3, 10, 2016
What's your privacy worth?
Local writer and Internet expert Uyless Black focused this week specifically on the Apple vs. FBI argument but asked an even bigger question: What’s our First Amendment-ensured privacy worth compared to our security?
Religious freedom American core value
When my wife and I were attending college in Hawaii, one of our favorite places to visit was the National Cemetery of the Pacific, known by locals as “Punchbowl” because it sits nestled in Punchbowl Crater right in Honolulu. It is an extraordinary, beautiful, quiet and sacred space where over 34,000 veterans are interred. We’ve taken our children back there twice so they too can feel the spirit of dedication and sacrifice that is found there. I can never visit Punchbowl without weeping for gratitude for the men and women who gave “the last full measure of devotion” so that my family and I can remain free.
Lost and found. The Kootenai Humane Society plays a critical role in helping reunite pets with their owners.
The beloved family pet is gone. What next?
EDUCATION: Build that bridge
It takes a community to teach.
Tiffany Myers, 45
A Warrior Angel. After fighting a courageous battle with cancer, Tiffany Robinson Myers, 45, of Gypsum, Colo., died peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 20, 2016. The community lost a compassionate, contributing member who gave tirelessly to many.
County has new land-use category
Designation covers lodges, conference centers and guest ranches; not weddings
COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County has a new land-use designation for resort lodges, conference centers and guest ranches.
Guice taking talents to Chicago
Lake City High graduate verbals to Illinois-Chicago men’s basketball team
After helping the North Idaho College to an unbeaten 30-0 regular season, a 15-0 mark in the Scenic West Athletic Conference on Saturday, NIC sophomore forward Kyle Guice didn’t just stop there.
A breakthrough for sleep apnea patients
Imagine tearing off that irritating mask and turning off the noise forever.
Lois May Beno, 93
Lois Beno, 93, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene. She was born Sept. 16, 1922, to Harold and Clara Utz in Casper, Wyo.
Where do we grow from here?
Community gardens planning meeting set for Friday in Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE — When Teri McKenzie decided to tap into Coeur d'Alene's community garden scene, she had no idea how positive the response would be.
Keough's clout critical for voice of North Idaho
Sen. Shawn Keough of Sandpoint may be in one of the most dynamic and powerful positions in the Idaho Legislature, but there’s not much glory in how she begins each day as co-chair of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
Janice Marie (Friedrichs) Blondeau, 72
Janice Marie (Friedrichs) Blondeau, 72, of Post Falls, Idaho, joined our Lord and her son, Bobby, in heaven on Feb. 17, 2016, at 9:30 p.m. Janice was born to Joseph R. Friedrichs of Minnesota and Teresa A. (Arbach) Friedrichs of South Dakota on May 13, 1943, in Spokane, Wash.
ELDON: Do what's right
I take exception to the Editorial in the Coeur d’Alene Press on Sunday 2-21-16.
YOUTH SPORTS: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Hockey, gymnastics, basketball and more
HOCKEY
CHARTERS: SB 1248 unnecessary
Currently there is legislation, SB 1248, being decided in Idaho that seemingly has no positive value for education. The bill serves to remove contract rights from charter school teachers — making them one year employees — dismissing them without recourse.
FBI vs. Apple: A fool's mission
Part one of two: Low Hanging Fruit
McHugh to seek re-election as county prosecutor
Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney Barry McHugh, a Republican, has announced that he'll seek re-election to the office.
NORTHWEST NOTES: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Lake City football job down to
SB 1338: It's unconstitutional
Senate Bill 1338, brought to us by Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R.-Cottonwood, purports to allow counties to declare federal land a “Catastrophic Public Nuisance.” The proposed legislation then claims to allow a county or its sheriff to take steps to abate the nuisance. Presumably this means the county can order trees be logged, roads be constructed, or prescriptive fires be lit on federal land.
Records
DIVORCES FILED
Gratitude for getting a second chance
For 63 years I’ve marked the date of my birth in May, but Feb. 24 is when I celebrate my second chance birthday. Today’s the day 10 years ago that coronary stents were placed in two coronary arteries that were nearly 100 percent blocked. I dodged the heart attack bullet by maybe a day or a week or a month. Without the intervention of the Kootenai Heart Center, I would have had a heart attack that I may or may not have survived.
Don't let those blue skies fool you
Where's winter?
With blue skies and temperatures consistently above freezing, some are wondering, what happened to winter?
Poised on the pinpoint of perfection
At 7:19 Saturday night in Christianson Gymnasium, the chant began to echo.
BILLS: One good, one bad
I recently read two articles that disturbed me. The first one related to the House State Affairs Committee’s decision to kill the Medicaid gap bill. This decision directly affects 70,000 Idahoans who can not afford medical care. It will also impact everybody since those who have no other option go to the ER where the cost is passed on to us.
The true meaning of comfort
Waking up as the sun lightens this cold, gray February morning; I reach for my heavy bathrobe in search of the morning paper.
Witnessing greatness
We had the opportunity the other night to watch the movie Ali starring Will Smith. I reflected on the greatness portrayed in the movie.
Heart health: The price we pay
Of the top causes of death, cardiovascular disease is one of the most expensive.
BUDGET: Don't cut Idaho State Police
I can’t believe the Senate Transportation Committee approved moving funds from the Idaho State Police to overhaul roads.
5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Shot down from outside
3-pointers, offensive rebounds sink Coeur d’Alene in loss to Lewiston
LEWISTON — Punished inside by the taller Lewiston Bengals in the first meeting this season, the Coeur d’Alene Vikings decided to force the Bengals to do something different to beat them Tuesday night.
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Quite the finish for the north
Last Saturday was almost like a perfect storm.
Teamwork equals healing
I had the pleasure of going to the American Physical Therapy association convention this last week in Anaheim, Calif.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sieler sends Lumberjacks to 2A District 1-2 final
TROY — Jake Sieler hit a tying 3-pointer at the buzzer and finished with a game-high 18 points, leading the top-seeded St. Maries Lumberjacks past the third-seeded Orofino Maniacs 61-57 in overtime of a 2A District 1-2 semifinal game on Tuesday at Troy High.
Norman Bratlie, 85
Norman D. Bratlie, 85, of Coeur d’Alene, died Feb. 17, 2016, at his home. He was born May 12, 1930, in Clear Lake, S.D., to Olaf and Dorothy (Spiering) Bratlie.
A welcome legacy
Kootenai Health announces $4.4 million gift to benefit hospital expansion
Douglas Hugh McCall, a former Hayden resident and philanthropist, left a legacy gift to the Kootenai Health Foundation of $4.4 million. The unprecedented gift was unrestricted, with the suggestion to invest the funds in something extraordinary to benefit the health care of the community. The lobby of the new east expansion at Kootenai Health will be dedicated in his honor.
Ready to ride again
Effort underway to revivie instant racing machines
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho horsemen are attempting to revive instant racing machines, but they are learning it could be an uphill battle this legislative session.
INSURANCE: Plug the gap, Idaho
The Idaho legislature has a bill before it to expand health insurance to 103,000 mostly working lower income and veteran Idahoans who fall in a coverage gap. SB 1205 is the Healthy Idaho plan drafted as a uniquely Idaho solution and unanimously recommended for adoption by THREE groups under Governor Otter. Now we must speak up and ask for a legislative vote.
Jacques V. Restout
Jacques Victor Restout, age 88, died at home on February 20, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Paris, France on 8/13/1927.
Tuesday, February 23
Legals February 24, 2016
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 20, 2016 File No.: 8794.20028 Sale date and time (local time): May 23, 2016 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: 15998 West Hoyt Road Rathdrum, ID 83858 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Rachel M. LaFollette and Ira A. LaFollette, IV, Wife & Husband Original trustee: Old Republic National Title Insurance Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for 360 Mortgage Group, LLC Recording date: 10/07/2014 Recorder's instrument number: 2472931000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 20, 2016: $389,591.38 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Lot 16, Block 1, Hoyt Ranch Second Addition Amended, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Book I of Plats at Page(s) 232, 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# 8794.20028 LaFollette, Rachel M. and Ira A.) 1002.285121-File No. LEGAL 4996 FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016
Poised on the pinpoint of perfection
At 7:19 Saturday night in Christianson Gymnasium, the chant began to echo.
Eugene 'Louie' John Yarber Sr., 70
Eugene “Louie” John Yarber Sr., 70, of Post Falls, Idaho, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Louie was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Tekoa, Wash., to Ralph and Marina (Marquardt) Yarber. Louie grew up in the Benewah Valley near St. Maries, Idaho, where he attended and graduated from St. Maries High School in 1966.
Idaho teen dating violence way too high
More than one in five.
Barbara Marie Custer, 70
Barbara Marie Custer, 70, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2016, at Coeur d’Alene Hospice House of North Idaho. She was born Jan. 7, 1946, in North Dakota to Jane and Gustav Dade.
Keough's clout critical for voice of North Idaho
Sen. Shawn Keough of Sandpoint may be in one of the most dynamic and powerful positions in the Idaho Legislature, but there’s not much glory in how she begins each day as co-chair of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
Stacey Elizabeth Williams Frey, 47
Stacey Elizabeth Williams Frey, 47, went to the Lord on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at 11:10 p.m. She was born on Feb. 16, 1969, in Seattle, Wash., at Swedish Hospital to Jim and Madge Williams.
Dick Porter, 85
Richard Arnold Porter ended his battle with Parkinson’s disease on Feb. 19, 2016, in Post Falls, Idaho.
North Idaho Briefs Feb. 23, 2016
Jazz concert at CHS Wednesday
Jazz concert Wednesday at CHS
Cd'A food bank manager resigns
Shewfelt to focus on developing new dog car seat product
COEUR d'ALENE — Carolyn Shewfelt is moving on to her next challenge.
Prosecutors to seek criminal forfeiture charges
Doctor, wife were part of multi-state drug bust
COEUR d'ALENE — Federal prosecutors will pursue criminal forfeiture, rather than civil, against a prominent Coeur d'Alene doctor and his wife in connection to a multi-state drug ring bust.
Good news for elk hunters
Population increasing, hunts for either sex could happen soon
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho’s elk numbers are on the rebound and either sex hunting may be the norm again in the not-too-distant future.
Financial frustration
CAPS closure leaves 200 wondering about their Social Security income
COEUR d'ALENE — About 200 Social Security recipients have been struggling to straighten out their finances since Community Access Payee Services suddenly closed its doors late last month.
Fires displace Post Falls families
Mobile home destroyed; Other structure sustains heavy damage
POST FALLS — Two house fires within nine hours of each other displaced two families in Post Falls on Monday.
St. Maries tops Cd'A Charter
2A District 1-2 boys basketball tournament
TROY — Brady Martin led St. Maries with 14 points and six rebounds, Nate Masterson added eight points and five boards in a 2A District 1-2 boys tournament opening round 67-39 win over No. 4 seed Coeur d’Alene Charter at Troy High on Monday.
Area charter schools flex their educational muscles
North Idaho STEM, Coeur d’Alene Charter earn honors in science, technology fields
When it comes to using science to find technical solutions, students at two Kootenai County charter schools are among the cream of the crop.
Records Feb. 23, 2016
DIVORCES GRANTED
Moving forward
Chronic pain management program gives patients hope, seeking volunteers for study
COEUR d'ALENE — The severe polyneuropathy in Jeff Menter's feet causes a terrible burning that he describes "like walking on hot, broken glass."
Gratitude for getting a second chance
For 63 years I’ve marked the date of my birth in May, but Feb. 24 is when I celebrate my second chance birthday. Today’s the day 10 years ago that coronary stents were placed in two coronary arteries that were nearly 100 percent blocked. I dodged the heart attack bullet by maybe a day or a week or a month. Without the intervention of the Kootenai Heart Center, I would have had a heart attack that I may or may not have survived.
Tails cut from horses in Post Falls
POST FALLS — Two horses left in the pasture at a Post Falls ranch Friday night had their tails cut, allegedly by a trespasser.
Craigslist seller bilked out of big bucks
DALTON GARDENS — A Dalton Gardens man hoping to sell vehicle wheels online last week instead became a victim of a check-cashing scam.
Happy birthday, Rotary
If you didn’t know what you’ll read in today’s column, you’re fined a dollar. If you didn’t know and you’re a Rotarian, make that two. (Now everybody clap, whoop, and holler.)
The importance of cultured foods
By JUDD JONES
Lending a helping hand for mental health
By JOSH MONTREUIL, Staff Writer
Monday, February 22
Legals February 23, 2016
T.S. No. 024508-ID Parcel No.: 50N05W207120 and 50N05W208150 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 5/24/2016 at 10:00 AM (recognized local time), at the VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PLAZA NORTH ENTRANCE ADMIN BUILDING located at 451 N GOVERNMENT WAY, COUER D'ALENE, ID 83815, in the County of Kootenai, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: PARCEL I: THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, ALL LOCATED NORTHEAST OF STEINPREIS ROAD, EXCLUDING A PARCEL DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 89830' WEST, 440.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0800' EAST, 509.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89830' EAST, 856.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0800' EAST, 509.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89830' WEST, 416.5 FEET TO THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 20, WHICH IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. ALSO EXCEPTING ANY PORTION LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF STEINPREIS ROAD. PARCEL II: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 2870 SOUTH STEINPREIS RD, POST FALLS, ID 83854, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM DYCHE AND DAWN DYCHE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK, as Beneficiary, dated 8/24/2006, recorded 8/31/2006, as Instrument No. 2053104000, and later modified by a loan modification agreement recorded as Instrument 2275994000, on 8/4/2010, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 5/1/2014 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 1/11/2015 is $39,546.38 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 1/11/2016 SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP LEGAL 4929 FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016
Northwest notes February 22, 2016
Humphrey wins, St. Maries
State boys hoops berths up for grabs this week
The Front Row
A berth to state will be decided Tuesday, when No. 2 seed Coeur d’Alene (18-4) travels to No. 1 Lewiston (13-8) in the championship game of the 5A Region 1 boys basketball tournament.
Warrants February 22, 2016
Here is this week's list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff's office:
A sense of cents
56th annual coin show took place over the weekend at Kootenai County Fairgrounds
COEUR d’ALENE — Larry Hoefer said every coin has a story behind it.
School discipline, by the numbers
Cd’A district now detailing suspensions in its schools
COEUR d'ALENE — More than 200 out-of-school suspensions were issued during the first semester of instruction in the Coeur d'Alene School District.
Could we see a cooler La Nina late this year?
Weather or Not
In about a month, winter will officially end and spring will begin. For the 2015-16 snowfall season, it was certainly an unusual year across the Inland Empire.
An emotional return home
Friends, family turn out to welcome Timberlake girls basketball team, help Tigers celebrate their first state title
SPIRIT LAKE — It was an emotional homecoming for the Timberlake High School girls basketball team Sunday as about 100 family, friends and fans awaited their return.
Wildcats hold off Timberlake
Tigers unable to finish off Kellogg in first round
COEUR d’ALENE — For the second time in less than a week, the Timberlake Tigers held a third-quarter lead against the fourth-ranked team in the state 3A media poll.
The daily grind. People unknowingly clench, grind their teeth, causing long-term dental health problems.
Heidi Hayes is a grinder. She gnashes her teeth in her sleep and she can’t stop it.
Sunday, February 21
Legals February 22, 2016
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 14, 2016 File No.: 7037.106679 Sale date and time (local time): May 13, 2016 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: 1613 East Park Lane Post Falls, ID 83854 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Richard L Halvarson, An Unmarried Person Original trustee: First American Title Company of Idaho Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Mountain West Bank, Division of Glacier Bank, its successors and assigns Recording date: 09/28/2012 Recorder's instrument number: 2377336000 County: KOOTENAI Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 14, 2016: $125,452.81 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 2, Riverview Park Addition, according to the Plat recorded in Book "D" of Plats, Page 161, records of Kootenai County, State of Idaho. EXCEPT the South 15 feet thereof. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7037.106679 Halvarson, Richard L) 1002.280090-File No. LEGAL 4995 FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016
Idaho senators Taylor and Church promoted 'The New World Order'
The United Nations was not even three years old when there were already attempts to change its charter and give it more power. Supporting those efforts were Idaho Democrat Sen. Glen H. Taylor and Republican Sen. Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin who introduced a Senate resolution to do just that:
Camie Wereley: Compassionate advocate
IN PERSON
Camie Wereley has spent nearly two decades serving North Idaho’s most vulnerable community members: children and adults who have been neglected and abused.
PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls, Lakeland, Kellogg claim championships
RATHDRUM — Strange as it may seem, considering they’re currently ranked in the top 50 teams nationally by InterMat Wrestling, but Post Falls had some doubters entering this season.
CASCADIA RISING: How a massive quake would alter life here
How a massive quake would alter life here
It’s been building up pressure for 316 years, but scientists only discovered the earthquake potential of the Cascadia Subduction Zone roughly 30 years ago.
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Sunday, February 21, 2016
The tangled web of state girls basketball
Unable to make it down to the Boise area this weekend — it wasn’t my turn — I surrounded myself with technology and tried to catch a glimpse of what I could from the state high school girls basketball tournaments.
JOBS: Hire young Americans
I have nothing against employing immigrants. They are mostly good people. What I am concerned with are those native-born young folks who are unable to find work.
EVOLUTION: Think about this
There is an issue I have been thinking about for a long time that I think is more important than any political issue. The magnitude of this issue is so great that I was afraid raising it would take much more than 250 words. So I will present it with minimal detail.
Community Thanks, February 22, 2016
REC BASKETBALL: Post Falls Recreation Department thanks sponsors
STATE 1A DIVISION II GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeside brings home consolation title for second straight year
NAMPA — At least to some degree, Lakeside’s 37-35 win over Nezperce was a little spooky, in the consolation final of the state 1A Division II girls basketball tournament on Saturday at Nampa High.
ELECTION: Give Cruz control
The very future of our constitutionally based republic is at risk in the coming presidential election. The next President will likely nominate several new Supreme Court Justices and this will determine if we stop socialist control or continue on the path of socialist oppression of rights. We are one liberal Supreme Court justice away from losing our constitution. Free Speech: lost if the court goes the way of Canada in punishing pastors for “hate speech” when preaching traditional Christian doctrines. Right to Bear Arms: lost, when a generation of liberal justices chip away at gun rights. Right of Unlawful Seizure: Already going, with recent rulings on use of eminent domain to benefit private business (for the public good?) Right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness: forever gone for full term babies in the womb.
Be prepared, North Idaho
A disaster of epic proportions is headed our way sometime in the perhaps not-so-distant future.
The bright side of getting fired
When you are fired, you’re rejected — it’s as simple as that. It’s the end of the road for that job. But it might put you on the superhighway to the Super Bowl!
John L. Wood II, 66
John passed away on Feb. 16, 2016, in Spirit Lake, Idaho. John was born in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 24, 1950.
We all owe young Eldon this much
It’s entirely possible that Eldon Samuel III is incorrigible, that the damage inflicted on him during his first 14 years of life precludes any possibility of the now 16-year-old ever being a productive member of society.
Beverly Katherine Pegg, 89
Feb. 7, 1927 - Feb. 10, 2016
Nathalie Doris Mitchell (Lunden), 91
Nathalie Doris Mitchell (Lunden), 91, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully Feb. 12, 2016, at The Garden at Orchard Ridge in Coeur d’Alene from severe debility and breast cancer. She was born April 28, 1924, to Edward and Lila Lunden in Brandt, S.D.
Big building belongs to Odom
Readers have asked about the large building under construction along Warren Street (west of the Highway 95-Lancaster intersection). The 96,000- square-foot, high-cube facility will be the new home of Odom Corp., which distributes for major beverage suppliers including Coca Cola, Miller Coors, New Belgium, Rockstar and several major wine brands.
NIC ROUNDUP: PERFECT: Cardinals cap 30-0 regular season
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STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Meier was on fire
Senior guard scores 34 points as Lake City claims 5A consolation title
NAMPA — Shooters shoot.
Addressing election year 'fights'
Christine Pelosi speaks at North Idaho Democracy Dinner
To fight the good fight.
STATE 4A GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Threes all around
Clutch 3-pointers by Couch, Kirscher push Sandpoint to another third-place finish
BOISE — You can call it the Sandpoint 3 (point) party.
OCCUPIERS: They are patriots
The February 12 editorial, “Occupation Ends with a Whimper,” is astonishingly laced with hatred and brash cynicism, typical of shallow-minded people that make a mockery of that which they know little about or understand. You have a right to your opinion, callous and insulting as it may be, but you have a problem with others whom you disagree to have that very same right! So enjoy your right to free speech while you still have it because tyrants are trying to take it away. And once it’s gone — it’s gone.
STATE 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Timberlake's time
After coming so close, Timberlake romps to first state 3A championship
NAMPA — After watching someone else celebrate in four trips in the last five years to the state 3A championship game, it was their turn.
SCIENCE: Under biblical assault
The Idaho Legislature is assaulting public schools on two fronts, attempting to replace modern, evidence-based science with a collection of stories written over 1,900 years ago.
Milestones February 22, 2016
EDUCATION
Saturday, February 20
Legals: Feb. 21, 2016
4890675:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the following time on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Suite 338 of the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, Idaho, to consider the following request: 1:30 p.m. - Continuation of Public Hearing on File VS1836-15 - Road Vacation- Handy Street Public Right-of-Way, Mark and Darlene Scarpelli are requesting the vacation (abandonment) of a portion of Handy Street public right-of-way, located at the intersection of Maiden Lane and Handy Street in Section 10, Township 59 North, Range 4 West, B.M. The approximately 112-foot long by 60-foot wide portion of right-of-way was dedicated with the 1St Addition to Coolin, as recorded in Book 1 of Plats, Page 110. The petition requests the abandonment because this section of right-of-way is too steep and cannot be constructed to county road standards. The petition requests the right-of-way be vested (deeded) to the adjoining property owners. The Bonner County Commissioners at the public hearing on January 7, 2016, directed planning staff to obtain additional information on the value of the subject portion of right-of-way. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the public hearing should contact the Bonner County Planning Department at (208) 265-1458 at least 48 hours before the hearing. Written statements exceeding 1 standard letter-sized, single-spaced page must be submitted to the planning department no later than 5 days prior to the public hearing. Written statements longer than the 1 standard page will not be accepted at the public hearing. Comments can be sent to the Bonner County Planning Department at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; faxed to (208) 265-1463 or e-mailed to planning@bonnercountyid.gov. Additional information is available at the planning department. SNP LEGAL 3528 JANUARY 19, 26, 2016 FEBRUARY 2, 2016 February 21, 2016
2016 State girls basketball action
2016 State 3A girls basketball championship
Happy birthday, Rotary
If you didn’t know what you’ll read in today’s column, you’re fined a dollar. If you didn’t know and you’re a Rotarian, make that two. (Now everybody clap, whoop, and holler.)
Be prepared, North Idaho
A disaster of epic proportions is headed our way sometime in the perhaps not-so-distant future.
STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lake City rolls past Highland to advance to 5A consolation game
NAMPA — They had their moment of being angry about the outcome of Thursday’s state 5A opener.
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT Feb. 20, 2016
Taking one for that Tiger team
Injuries are all part of playing sports.
STATE 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL: True Timberlake grit
Tigers fight back in second half, advance to fifth state 3A title game
MIDDLETON — They played with the heart of a champion on Friday night.
STATE 1A DIVISION II GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeside to play for consolation title
NAMPA — Lakeside junior post Lillian Rhea finished with a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds, powering the Lakeside Knights to a 67-62 win over Council in the consolation bracket Friday to reach the consolation finals in the state 1A Division II tournament at Nampa High.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL
Genesis Prep 47
5A REGION 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Bronson's game-winner helps Cd'A topple Post Falls
Vikings to play at Lewiston for regional title
COEUR d’ALENE — Bryce Bronson might not have been the No. 1 option on the play, but when he found himself at the top of the key, with the ball in his hands, the game tied and the final seconds ticking away, he figured he’d better do something.
State high school girls basketball scores, schedules
Times PST
Legislators hang up cellphone proposal
Electronic distraction bill flops
Law enforcement agencies and insurance companies believe electronic distractions increase vehicle crashes in Idaho, but they are finding it difficult to prove.
Movers and shakers
Ohler joins Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & Harris
Leadership breakfast raises the roof for Scouts
Community members donated $35,916 to support programs
COEUR d’ALENE — A storm of support gathered Thursday morning at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and left more than $35,000 in its wake.
Sheriff warns of scams in the area
Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger is cautioning citizens to be aware of several scams currently circulating in the area.
Pauline (Polly) Dowell Judd Newberry
February 12, 1929 — February 13, 2016
Arrest made in gas pump skimming case
Police say suspects are rarely found in such crimes
Ted Cruz plans North Idaho visit
Republican presidential candidate may arrive March 7
COEUR d’ALENE — Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz has tentatively set his sights on the Coeur d’Alene area with plans to hold a rally here on March 7.
Dorothy Davis, 84
Dorothy Davis passed away at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2016, at Hospice House from uterine cancer. Born Dolly Dot Lindsay on Oct. 9, 1931, to Mary Emily Martin and John Ray Lindsay in Granite, Idaho. She lost her loving father when she was only 7. She was the sixth child of 10 born to those parents.
Milan announces campaign for Senate seat
Kristi Milan announced her candidacy for Idaho State Senate District 4.
David Frank Lindsay, 77
David Frank Lindsay left this realm to join his loved ones and meet his father at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 15, 2016. He was born on Jan. 4, 1939, to John Ray Lindsay and Mary Emily Martin in Chilco, Idaho. His father had passed away a couple of months before David’s birth. He was the 10th child born to the couple. His siblings were William John, Sufferonia (Sally), Gordon Ray (Pete), Lenor, Mary Helen, Dolly Dot (Dorothy), Virginia Ruth, Esther Pearl and Margaret. The older five children left home in their teens to get jobs and help the family.
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DIVORCES FILED
Genevieve Mary Wawro, 89
Genevieve Wawro “Gramma,” 89, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in her home surrounded by family and caregivers. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 5, 1927. She was raised in a Polish suburb of Chicago and started her career in the Chicago financial district. United in marriage to her husband Joseph in 1945, they traveled the United States devoting their time to the dental care of the underserved through Joseph’s career with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
ITD seeks outreach coordinators
BOISE — Connecting and educating Idaho’s employers and employees regarding available ridesharing and public transportation commute options is the goal of Idaho’s Workforce Transportation Initiative.
Have gas prices bottomed out?
Gas prices continue to decrease; AAA explains Post Falls/Cd'A spread
COEUR d'ALENE — Local gas prices continue to drop toward the $1.50 mark at some stations, and AAA doesn't believe they've quite bottomed out.
Low intensity steady state training
Over the last few years, I have discussed the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and incorporating various forms of interval training into your weekly regimen.
Friday, February 19
2016 State girls basketball action
Legals February 20, 2016
REQUEST\u2020FOR\u2020 QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE\u2020TO\u2020CITY\u2020OF\u2020POST\u2020FALLS COMPREHENSIVE \u2020PLAN\u2020AND\u2020ZONING\u2020 ORDINANCE The City of Post Falls Public Services Department is requesting statements of qualifications for planning services to complete an update to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. For a detailed copy of the Request for Qualifications, access the City of Post Falls website at www.postfallsidaho.org, or contact Jon Manley, Associate Planner at (208) 457-3344. The original plus five (5) duplicate copies and one electronic copy copies of the Statement of Qualifications need to be submitted to the office of the City Clerk, City of Post Falls, 408 Spokane Street, Post Falls, Idaho, 83854, no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 18, 2016. LEGAL 5093 FEBRUARY 13, 20, 2016
We all owe young Eldon this much
It’s entirely possible that Eldon Samuel III is incorrigible, that the damage inflicted on him during his first 14 years of life precludes any possibility of the now 16-year-old ever being a productive member of society.
State high school girls basketball scores, schedules
Times PST
STATE 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Timberlake gives south a glimpse of the mayhem
Tigers hound Homedale from the start in easy first-round win
MIDDLETON — The Timberlake Tigers have relied so much on the strength in numbers motto this season, but really hadn’t had much of a chance to prove it to the rest of the state.
STATE 1A DIVISION II GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeside rallies, but falls in OT
Knights drop state opener despite heroics from Rhea, Peone
NAMPA — No quit, no surrender.
STATE 5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Shaky at the start: Lake City comes up short to Centennial in first state tourney game since 2009
NAMPA — The plan worked for Lake City coach Bryan Kelly in the school’s first state tournament appearance since 2009.
THE FRONT ROW with BRUCE BOURQUIN Feb. 19, 2016
Lumberjack sons inspired by state champ moms
Back in 1986, Missy Asbury helped continue what would become a legacy as part of the St. Maries volleyball team.
NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal men hold off Salt Lake, remain perfect
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Fandango wants to control the movie world
The Rotten Tomatoes website can be an important, if somewhat misleading tool to determine which new movies are worth seeing.
Highway improvements: Pay now or pay much more later
If you’re like me and had the recent experience of renewing your vehicle registration, you saw a new line item of $21 to help pay for needed highway projects. HB 312 passed last year, so I knew this was coming. In addition to the registration increase, the state gas tax was increased 7 cents (from 25 to 32 cents) per gallon.
Two Cd'A high schools win Gaston Caperton Opportunity Awards
COEUR d'ALENE — Students and teachers celebrated their hard work this week at Lake City and Coeur d'Alene high schools as each school received an award and $25,000.
Teens teach fourth-graders to say no to nicotine
POST FALLS — Two pig lungs dangled from a display.
Flu infringes on spring fever
Influenza season gets late start, may last into May
HAYDEN — Just when folks are getting spring fever, flu season has stepped in the way.
Successes and challenges ahead for Rathdrum
RATHDRUM — Rathdrum is preparing for takeoff.
Election information released
Presidential primary, Lakeland levy election set for March 8; Early voting starts Monday
Kootenai County has announced voting information for the March 8 presidential primary and school district elections.
Three strikes and you're out, liberals
On Wednesday I subscribed to the CDA Press for the first time. Upon reading the Readers Write section I realized why I do not take newspapers.
Capturing images of life at sea
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole C. Pielop didn't really know where his life was going before he enlisted in the Navy.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint tops Lakeland in OT
RATHDRUM — Davan Norris made 1 of 2 free throws with 3 seconds left to force overtime, then scored nine of his game-high 21 points in the extra four minutes as the Sandpoint Bulldogs beat the Lakeland Hawks 56-47 in the regular season and 4A Inland Empire League finale Thursday night at Hawk Court.
Movers and shakers
GAS: Highest in Post Falls
On Feb. 9 I filled my wife’s car in Spokane (regular) for $1.79. The gas tax in Washington is higher than Idaho’s gas tax. Later in the day in Post Falls I saw three stations asking $1.89 for regular gas. Then the other morning in Post Falls one station I went by was still asking $1.89 regular. I filled up in Coeur d’Alene for $1.62.
POLICE: A huge thanks
I want to offer a big thanks to local law-enforcement. On Monday (2-15-16) I was traveling by car southbound on Government Way with my young children. I was unaware of a high-speed pursuit taking place just moments behind me.
WOLF: Kills are too costly
It has recently been reported that it is costing Idaho taxpayers $400,000 a year to fund a program to shoot wolves from helicopters in an effort to save the dwindling numbers of elk in central Idaho. Twenty wolves have recently been killed in this manner. I hope that this number represents a small fraction of the actual numbers so killed; otherwise it is costing us $20,000 per wolf.
Disasters aren't just for movies
The difference between proactive and reactive can be the difference between life and death.
ELECTION: What about debt?
For months now, we the voters have been expected to listen and understand the many candidates on what they say they stand for.
ELECTION: A lot to lose
Socialism and communism: Look those words up in a dictionary and see how closely related in definition they are to each other, not a lot of difference. Another word used by a few politicians running for president is “progressivism;” gee! Wonder what they are referring to in this term, “progressive.” Does it refer to the U.S. becoming socialist, later on communist control, or a lesser form of control and manipulation by government over all of us?
Samuel sentencing scheduled for April 4
Teen could be sent to state mental hospital
COEUR d'ALENE — Eldon Samuel III, a Coeur d'Alene teen convicted by a jury of two counts of murder, will be sentenced in April, possibly to a state mental hospital.
SCHOOLS: Vote for levy
On March 8 the Republicans are holding their presidential primary election, a closed primary for registered Republicans only.
Nathalie Doris Mitchell (Lunden), 91
Nathalie Doris Mitchell (Lunden), 91, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away peacefully February 12, 2016, at The Garden at Orchard Ridge in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho from severe debility and breast cancer. She was born April 28, 1924 to Edward and Lila Lunden in Brandt, South Dakota.
Thursday, February 18
Aviation club demonstrates drones
Members of the new Inland Northwest Aviation Club set out Wednesday to show the "young and the young at heart" the joy of aviation while keeping their feet on the ground.
Records
DIVORCES FILED
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Thursday, February 18, 2016
Prep football scheduling, made easier
None of them are headed as far away as California, as the Coeur d’Alene Vikings are this coming football season.
Fugitive arrested after alleged drug deal goes bad
Three residents arrested after bear spray was allegedly used
HAYDEN — Three local residents, including a man wanted for burglary and grand theft, were arrested after an alleged botched drug deal involving bear spray in Hayden.
NIACH celebrates 10th anniversary
POST FALLS — After suffering a brain injury caused by bleeding last year, Fenya Kashergen, as her husband puts it, was in a "cloud of consciousness" for weeks.
Man faces robbery, DUI charge
COEUR d’ALENE — A Coeur d’Alene man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly stealing a car, crashing it nearby, and fleeing from police.
BOWLING SCORES: Thursday, February 18, 2016
MEN
Hauser man faces 30 years for slaying
Patrick McGhee entered Alford plea in voluntary manslaughter case
COEUR d'ALENE — A Hauser man faces up to 30 years in prison after filing an Alford plea to killing a Spokane woman last summer.
STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS: More than a few to keep an eye on
When Timberlake High girls basketball coach Matt Miller goes to his bench, there isn’t time for the P.A. announcer to ID everyone coming in.
Dump 15 words and sound smarter
Someone I recently interviewed fretted over her choice of words. Not to worry, I assured her. Even in writing, quotes are better when they sound like spoken conversation — casual, grammatically imperfect. It doesn’t mean readers will think you’re not smart.
AT COLLEGE: Thursday, February 18, 2016
Brooke Litalien
Tax time is prime 'phishing' season
Police warn seniors about latest scams
POST FALLS — Linda Sanders came to the Post Falls Senior Center on Wednesday armed with notes.
Abortion ultrasound legislation advances
Bill would require women be told where they can get free ultrasounds before undergoing abortions
BOISE — Abortion opponents in Idaho's Statehouse went on the offensive Wednesday, advancing legislation requiring women be told where they can get free ultrasounds before undergoing abortions.
Sandpoint tops Lakeland in OT
RATHDRUM — Davan Norris made 1 of 2 free throws with 3 seconds left to force overtime, then scored nine of his game-high 21 points in the extra four minutes as the Sandpoint Bulldogs beat the Lakeland Hawks 56-47 in the regular season and 4A Inland Empire League finale Thursday night at Hawk Court.
Cardinal men hold off Salt Lake, remain perfect
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Samuel could be sentenced to state mental hospital
COEUR d'ALENE — Eldon Samuel III, a Coeur d'Alene teen convicted by a jury of two counts of murder, will be sentenced in April.
Kenneth P. Petticolas, 61
Kenneth Patrick Petticolas, 61, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016.
Wednesday, February 17
Legals February 18, 2016
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) Case No. CV 16-755 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Caleb John Rouse A Petition to change the name of Caleb John Rouse, a minor, now residing in the City of Post Falls, State of Idaho, h as been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Caleb John Jimerson. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock a.m. on (date) 3/7/16 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 1/25/16 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /S/______________________ Deputy Clerk LEGAL 4990 JANUARY 28, 2016 FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 2016
TRUMP: Just say no
Can somebody explain to me why so many Republicans are supporting Trump? I get that he is not a politician, is anti-establishment, talks tough on illegal immigration, and speaks his mind. But is that it?
Is laser hair removal permanent?
With the right laser, appropriate settings and accurately spaced time between treatments, laser hair removal is incredibly effective and results in 90 percent permanent hair reduction.
OBAMA: Pick Scalia successor
Republicans are threatening to sabotage any attempt by President Obama to fill Justice Antonin Scalia’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. I offer these thoughts:
Do you qualify for tax dependency exemptions?
It’s that time of year that we are all anxiously awaiting our W-2s, 1099s and other information that we need to prepare our tax returns in hope of a big fat refund.
IDFG: Needs our protection
Idaho Fish and Game is under assault once again. The Idaho Legislature has seven pieces of pending legislation relating to Idaho Fish and Game. It seems that once elected, legislators automatically become experts in all things. Each piece of legislation seeks to either limit IDFG’s ability to protect all of Idaho’s Wildlife, or restrict hunting activities for Idaho residents. One bill seeks to require IDFG to spend at a minimum $200,000 a year to contract out the controlled hunt drawings. Is there any actual evidence of misconduct? Laws shouldn’t be enacted based on rumors.
Sandee Mack, 71
June 17, 1944 — Jan. 31, 2016
Breast reconstruction — yes or no?
There was no way to explain it — other than the sheer joy of finally being whole — as a woman named Margaret raced into my office and promptly showed my staff her finished reconstruction.
Nails thrown at Hayden intersection causing damage to vehicles
HAYDEN — The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is trying to nail down who has been causing all the mischief at the intersection of Lancaster and Strahorn roads in Hayden.
Helen L. Knott, 89
Helen L. Knott, 89, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Jan. 20, 2016, at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Spokane, Wash., to Edgar and Gladys (Ristau) Seiter.
College trustee zoning bill gets rework
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho lawmakers introduced a new version of a college trustee zoning bill that would allow elected trustees to finish their terms before new districts are implemented.
Caught in the act of kindness
It was one of Press reporter Devin Heilman’s tougher assignments in a while: Track down a 17-year-old who really didn’t want to be tracked down.
Be a sponsored athlete
COEUR d'ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene Triathlon Team is accepting applications for its sponsored athlete program.
First-time author at 83 years young
Reader Cindy Christoph emailed a suggestion for a book to read after the column last week about book clubs. "Innocent Bystander" is an action fiction by Post Falls author Robert J. Christoph’e, who happens to be her father. Robert wrote the manuscript over the course of several years and tucked it away in a desk drawer where it remained for many more years.
YOUTH SPORTS: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Swimming, basketball, bowling and more
SWIMMING
Cyclists pay their share
Survey: Bicyclists more than cover transportation costs
Advocates for non-motorized travel in Idaho say a recently completed survey helps debunk the idea that bicyclists contribute less than motorists to transportation funding.
Be kind, work hard
Forty-two years ago the phone rings and my mom answers, “Yes, really, I’m embarrassed, I’ll take care of it.” Looking at me with disappointment as she hangs up the receiver, I know the call is about me.
TRUMP: Enough is enough
Neighbors, friends, haven’t you been entertained long enough by the antics of Mr. Trump to send him back to his empire and tell him he is the most dangerous and unqualified person to covet the power of the American presidency that we have ever seen?
Answers on oak treatments and wine temperatures
We love it when we get questions from our readers.
The heart of the matter
When you think of any disease that has the most controversy, it is the heart. Yet, for all intents and purposes, it is the most simplistic. What really matters to the heart is what is present to nourish it. Nourishment allows it to function, the lack thereof, causes it to struggle to function. While there are many fancy names for the varying ways the heart can struggle, the way the heart responds to what goes into the mouth (or what doesn’t go into the mouth!) is what matters the most.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL MEDIA POLL: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Idaho high school boys basketball media poll
Carmen De Broux Halley, 83
Carmen De Broux Halley died peacefully at Life Care Center on Feb. 11, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 83.
Winners of high school welding competition announced
COEUR d'ALENE — About 45 sophomores, juniors and seniors participated in North Idaho College's fourth annual high school SkillsUSA regional welding competition, held Friday at NIC's welding facility in Coeur d'Alene.
FIREARMS: A dangerous ad
I enjoyed the advertising spread on pages C4 and C5 of Thursday’s paper, focusing on firearms, but I find it sadly ironic that a page that advertises three firearms training companies has a photo of someone holding a pistol with their finger on the trigger while the muzzle is pointed toward the floor. Unless the shooter is planning to ventilate the floor next to him, his finger should be off the trigger!
Dispute over dog becomes violent
Post Falls man arrested after he allegedly beats up his grandfather
POST FALLS — A 23-year-old Post Falls man was arrested early Monday for allegedly battering his 59-year-old grandfather after being asked to leave a dog alone.
Chocolate Affair division winners earn awards, bragging rights
Chocolate Affair winners listed
Truffles, bark, cake bites and all things chocolate ruled Friday night during the annual Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association's The Chocolate Affair in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Business pros network at After Hours Business Fair
COEUR d'ALENE — When it comes to networking, North Idaho’s business professionals know how to throw a party.
Marcia Ann Treend, 78
Marcia Ann Treend, 78, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Feb. 10, 2016, and is now with her dear Lord and Savior. Marcia was born on July 16, 1937, in Springfield, Ohio. She was a wife, mother, professional musician and faithful and loving servant of her Lord Jesus Christ.
Long Ear moves a short distance
Iconic Cd’A record store moving into former Phil’s Army-Navy site
COEUR d'ALENE — The beat will go on for The Long Ear at a new location.
Idaho's Sen. Risch: Don't write off Rubio
Just as I was ready to go “all in” for Sen. Marco Rubio … along came his awful debate performance in New Hampshire in which Rubio allowed himself to be Chris Christie’s punching bag.
Eat wholesome with whole grains
Grains have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years, providing nourishment along with a rich history of culinary and agricultural traditions. You may have heard claims from the USDA supporting more whole grain consumption or seen food labels designating “made with whole grains.” However, on the flip side, grains have received a lot of media attention lately due to popular diets that promote a grain-free, wheat-free, or gluten-free lifestyle for a variety of ailments. This can make for a confusing message! For healthy individuals focused on preventative disease, whole grain consumption is associated with many benefits. Substantial research supports the beneficial effects of whole grains on heart disease, Type-2 diabetes, gut health, cancer prevention, and maintenance of a healthy weight.
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
A factor for the near future
You never know what to expect in your first time doing something in sports.
Malek announces town halls
COEUR d'ALENE — Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d’Alene announced Tuesday his upcoming schedule for town hall meetings to discuss the 2016 legislative session.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Davis sparks Lakeland to win over Lake City
RATHDRUM — Kaden Davis scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half to lead the Lakeland Hawks past the Lake City Timberwolves 56-51 in a nonleague game at Hawk Court on Tuesday.
HYBRIDS: Unite and fight
A recent letter to The Idaho Statesman referred to “the outrage about the higher fees on hybrids and all electric cars.” We know, however, that nothing will change during this legislative session unless we instigate this change ourselves. Please contact us at idahohybridowners@gmail.com. We have already been duped by these legislators once. Let’s organize to repeal the fees.
EXPLORER: Just picture this
The Friday 2/12 article about a series to feature historic newsmakers of the Inland Northwest shows photos of Thompson, Desmet, and Mullan. There are no known photos of David Thompson. Thompson died in 1857 at the age of 87. This great explorer and mapmaker died in poverty and obscurity. Photos of that time and earlier were relatively expensive and limited to people of wealth and prestige.
K9 helps nab woman in car chase
COEUR d’ALENE — Police arrested a Spokane woman on several charges after a pursuit through several parking lots in the North Government Way area Monday evening.
WAGES: Let locals decide
If you think the state of Idaho should stand on the side of caring for the young people of Idaho, now is the time to make your voice heard. The final vote in the House and the Senate will be heard in the coming weeks. The House of Representatives Business Panel in Idaho has already passed a law from committee that forbids cities in Idaho from voting on raising their minimum wages — a law incidentally brought in by ALEC, from outside the state, especially damaging to all our workers and wages.
Records
DIVORCES GRANTED
GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES: Team-by-team previews of Idaho girls basketball state tournament
CLASS 5A
Tuesday, February 16
Legals February 17, 2016
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 20, 2016 File No.: 8794.20028 Sale date and time (local time): May 23, 2016 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: 15998 West Hoyt Road Rathdrum, ID 83858 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Rachel M. LaFollette and Ira A. LaFollette, IV, Wife & Husband Original trustee: Old Republic National Title Insurance Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for 360 Mortgage Group, LLC Recording date: 10/07/2014 Recorder's instrument number: 2472931000 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 20, 2016: $389,591.38 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Lot 16, Block 1, Hoyt Ranch Second Addition Amended, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Book I of Plats at Page(s) 232, 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# 8794.20028 LaFollette, Rachel M. and Ira A.) 1002.285121-File No. LEGAL 4996 FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016
Free advocacy presentation tonight
Free event is at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center
POST FALLS — Lisa Maatz, national vice president of government relations for the American Association of University Women, will speak on "Advocacy can Change the Course of Public Policy" tonight at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center.
Northern Lakes Fire employees honored
Pitts named Firefighter of the Year; Life Saving Awards presented
HAYDEN — Jarrod Pitts was named Firefighter of the Year for Northern Lakes, while other employees were honored with Life Saving Awards and other service during the district's annual banquet at the Coeur d'Alene Shriners Hall in Hayden.
Boundary County reviewing Nault case
Kootenai forwarded investigation of teen’s death due to conflict of interest
COEUR d'ALENE — Nearly seven months after the drowning of 16-year-old Reggie Nault on Lake Coeur d'Alene, no charges have been filed related to the death and the Boundary County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing the case.
Screens: Time for common sense
Technology is responsible for many a wonderful thing — life-saving advances in industry and medicine, miracles of space exploration and scientific knowledge to benefit mankind, bridging loved ones separated by oceans.
Idaho House kills Medicaid gap bill
Legislators question where the funding would come from
The House State Affairs Committee crippled Gov. Butch Otter’s proposed alternative to Medicaid expansion Monday by voting to kill a bill that would have provided its funding mechanism.
Local minimum wage law ban moves forward
Idaho legislators are moving forward with a measure that would ban local governments from creating a patchwork of minimum wage laws across the state.
Democrats to caucus March 22 in Cd'A
Event will be held at NIC’s Schuler Performing Arts Center
Kootenai County Democrats will host a caucus March 22 to select preferences among candidates for the Democratic nominee for the president of the United States.
The motor and spark in Lake City's arsenal
Meier, Dvorak keep T-Wolves’ offense in tune
One is the motor, the other the spark plug.
Couple enjoy Valentine's Day meal atop gym
COEUR d'ALENE — A downtown Coeur d'Alene gym isn't just a place to go to pump some iron and get in shape. For one patron on Valentine's Day, 360 Fitness was also the perfect location to pump up the romance.
Robert Neil Frawley Jr., 79
Born Sept. 3, 1936, passed away Feb. 12, 2016. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Larry D. Spencer, 80
Larry D. Spencer, 80 of Rathdrum, Idaho went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 12, 2016.
Whitcomb suspended for wrestler's ejection
The rocky season for the North Idaho College wrestling team, well, has found another detour on its road to the national tournament.
Priest River man gets life sentence for child sex
Ivie will spend seven years in prison before being eligible for parole
COEUR d'ALENE — A Kootenai County judge sentenced a Priest River man last week to life in prison for lewd conduct with a minor under 16.
Monday, February 15
Legals February 16, 2016
T.S. No. 024508-ID Parcel No.: 50N05W207120 and 50N05W208150 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 5/24/2016 at 10:00 AM (recognized local time), at the VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PLAZA NORTH ENTRANCE ADMIN BUILDING located at 451 N GOVERNMENT WAY, COUER D'ALENE, ID 83815, in the County of Kootenai, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: PARCEL I: THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, ALL LOCATED NORTHEAST OF STEINPREIS ROAD, EXCLUDING A PARCEL DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 89830' WEST, 440.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0800' EAST, 509.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89830' EAST, 856.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0800' EAST, 509.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89830' WEST, 416.5 FEET TO THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 20, WHICH IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. ALSO EXCEPTING ANY PORTION LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF STEINPREIS ROAD. PARCEL II: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 2870 SOUTH STEINPREIS RD, POST FALLS, ID 83854, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM DYCHE AND DAWN DYCHE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK, as Beneficiary, dated 8/24/2006, recorded 8/31/2006, as Instrument No. 2053104000, and later modified by a loan modification agreement recorded as Instrument 2275994000, on 8/4/2010, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 5/1/2014 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 1/11/2015 is $39,546.38 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 1/11/2016 SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP LEGAL 4929 FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016
We still have an active sunspot cycle
Weather or Not
According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA, 2015 was the warmest year in 136 years of record-keeping. Combining land and ocean temperatures, last year was over 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th Century average of about 57.1 degrees Fahrenheit, topping out at 58.62 degrees.
Winter state high school tourneys start this week
The Front Row
Brace yourself for three state high school tournaments in three weeks.
Helping others to ease the pain
Hayden woman hopes for final jaw surgery after nearly 40 years of ailing
A yellowed piece of paper with the handwriting of a child hangs on the wall of the Beattys' living room in Hayden.
Houston, we have a problem
Destination: Everywhere
I recently watched the thriller “No Escape,” which is about a family that gets caught in an Asian country during a coup. It sparked a pretty extensive family discussion about what we would do in their circumstances. Run or hide? Fight? Head for the embassy or bolt for the border? Since this is the beginning of peak travel season, I thought I would answer the looming question of what you should do if you suddenly find yourself in a travel nightmare.
Report of crash halts train service
Two separate incidents — a car crash reported in an unknown location and a police pursuit that ended in crash — kept Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies busy early Sunday morning.
Chiefs edged by Everett
SPOKANE — Graham Millar’s rebound goal early in the third period proved to be the difference as the Everett Silvertips beat the Spokane Chiefs 3-2 in Western Hockey League play Sunday night before 4,860 at Spokane Arena.
Made with Norwegian love
Lutefisk and Lefse meal is Sunday; reserve your spot by Wednesday
POST FALLS — As Barbara Rostad spooned a round, sticky ball of seasoned hamburger onto a tray, she explained that meatballs are huge in traditional Norwegian culture.
Press poll: Trump tops 'final four'
Readers of cdapress.com were asked, "If the election were today, who among these four would earn your vote?"
Sunday, February 14
Legals February 15, 2016
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult) Case No. CV16-636 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: DAMIEN ALMARZA-WALTHER A Petition to change the name of DAMIEN ALMARZA-WALTHER, now residing in the City of Coeur d' Alene, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to DAMIEN NAIPO. The reason for the change in name is: My son has requested to have the name changed. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock A.M. on March 7, 2016 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date 1/12/16 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/_______________ KATIE WOOSLEY Deputy Clerk Legal 4972 January 22, 29, 2016 February 5, 12, 2016
Gem State represents at Super Bowl 50
Luckily, the little brother was kind enough to let me ride his coattails at Super Bowl 50, and what a wild ride it was.
NIC WRESTLING: Injury-riddled Cardinals qualify only two to nationals
DES MOINES, Wash. — Ordinarily, you’d see the North Idaho College wrestling team qualifying all 10 wrestlers for the NJCAA tournament at the West District championships (formerly the Region 18 tournament) and having a legitimate shot at winning another national title.
PREP WRESTLING: Sandpoint claims Lake City invite
COEUR d’ALENE — Casey Olesen (98 pounds) and Calum Wilcox (195) won individual titles for Sandpoint during the Lake City JV tournament on Saturday.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene holds off Sandpoint
COEUR d’ALENE — Joey Naccarato had 23 points and six rebounds to lead the Coeur d’Alene Vikings to a 65-55 win over the Sandpoint Bulldogs in a nonleague game at Elmer Jordan Court on Saturday night.
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Sunday, February 14, 2016
Vandals seek more moments in the Sun
The University of Idaho’s future in the Sun Belt Conference will be determined by a collection of leaders of schools mostly in the southeastern portion of the United States.
NIC BASKETBALL: No. 3 Cardinal men improve to 28-0
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PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Post Falls, Priest River fall in play-ins
GRANGEVILLE — They battled.
STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
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Kathleen Pooley, 68
In Loving Memory of our Beloved Mother
Nathalie Doris Mitchell (Lunden), 91
Nathalie Doris Mitchell (Lunden), of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully Feb. 12, 2016, at the age of 91. She was born April 28, 1924, to Edward and Lila Lunden in Brandt, S.D.
Milestones February 14, 2016
ANNIVERSARIES
TRUMP: A 3-letter word
The first time I voted was in 1972. I voted for Tricky Dick. He was a Republican and he made a few promises that he kept. He promised to get us out of Vietnam and he did. Seems to me he promised every taxpayer in America an extra 100 bucks on their tax return. He kept that too. Sure he was a liar and a crook who made a joke out of the Presidency. What about a few guys who took office after him?
HUNTING: No to auction tags
We oppose the sale of any Governor’s Big Game Auction tags for Idaho’s wildlife. Recently Idaho’s legislators and IDFG are talking of selling 12 more “Governor Auction Tags.” The selling of these tags is for only a special interest group of people. This plan would be an abuse of Idaho’s hunting heritage, of Idaho’s wildlife by Idaho sportsmen and would create additional resentment and distrust for the legislators and IDFG.
He didn't miss that moment
Coeur d’Alene teen honored for selfless act
COEUR d'ALENE — It's not every day that we have the opportunity to give someone the clothes off our backs.
Encouragement is a necessary business tool
Lord Chesterfield, in his famous letters to his son, wrote: “Here is the way to get people to like you. Make every person like himself a little better, and I promise that he or she will like you very much.”
John 'Wayne' Laabs, 79
John “Wayne” Laabs, 79, of Spokane Valley, Wash., passed away Feb. 5, 2016, at Hospice of Spokane. He was raised in Hayden Lake, Idaho, and attended school there.
Happy birthday, Hecla
Your community newspaper has been here since 1892, seemingly forever.
Selfless warrior: Mike Shaw
IN PERSON
Mike Shaw, a career military man, is retired, but he’s still on a mission.
Ace Hardware coming to Rathdrum
Business Bits
A full-service hardware store and garden center will open as Ace Hardware Wednesday in Rathdrum. The 20,000-square-foot building includes the store downstairs and conference room and offices upstairs and the outdoor garden center attached. It’s at 14236 N. Highway 41, just south of Boekel Road.
IDAHO: Legislative hypocrisy
I’m confused. I need someone to explain to me the behavior of the Idaho Legislature. It is dominated by Republicans who historically and, often, say that the federal government is too big and interferes with too many issues that should rightly be under the jurisdiction of the State. Yet, I see several recent actions by the Legislature by which it is attempting to keep local governments from passing certain laws. Is that big government interfering and being too big?
BENGHAZI: Don't be shallow
I just had to laugh when I read Marvin Miller’s letter about reasons to see the new movie about Benghazi. My fellow Americans, since when are Hollywood movies considered a viable source of information? Hollywood movies are, ultimately, about entertainment, regardless of what sources they consult. Hollywood movies are about special effects, sound effects, blood and guts.
TRUMP: Christians, cast him out
It is somewhere between incredulous to betrayal for some Christians to see evangelical leaders lending their endorsements to Donald Trump for President. Perhaps they are willing to overlook his chameleon-like positions on major conservative planks. Perhaps they are practicing “forgiveness” for Trump’s moral shortcomings: three marriages and numerous extramarital affairs, and bankruptcies which left his investors (but not Trump) empty-handed, even as Trump brags that he has never asked God for forgiveness. Or perhaps these Christian leaders are just more examples of Trump’s lifelong history of crony-capitalism with both Democrats & Republicans: the quid pro quo of buying favors which he boasts as part of his great skill of “dealing making.”
POEM: Valentine for her
She is so generous and giving,
Hecla Mining: 125 years old and not slowing down a bit
For 125 years, Hecla Mining Company has been in business.
One Heck of a student. University of Idaho working to bring computer science degree to Coeur d'Alene center this fall
Samantha Heck is a dream student for the University of Idaho. With a drive to succeed and off the charts intelligence, the college freshman is already working as an intern for one of the largest employers in the region.
Saturday, February 13
Legals: Feb. 14, 2016
4879929:T.S. No. 024274-ID Parcel No.: S300000N0010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 5/18/2016 at 9:00 AM (recognized local time), in the AUCTION.COM ROOM, at the LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, located at 333 W. IRONWOOD DRIVE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814, in the County of Kootenai, CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 1, BLOCK "N", LAKE VIEW PARK ADDITION TO SPIRIT LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDED IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 134, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 5972 WEST RHODE ISLAND STREET, SPIRIT LAKE, ID 83869, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by JACK SOPPIT AND CHARLENE SOPPIT, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Grantor(s), to NORTH IDAHO TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/16/2007, recorded 10/17/2007, as Instrument No. 2127319000, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 10/1/2014 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 12/31/2015 is $122,696.62 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 12/31/2015 CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP LEGAL 4884 JANUARY 19, 26, 2016 FEBRUARY 2, 9, 2016 February 14, 2016
1A DIVISION II DISTRICT 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Lakeside headed back to state
Rhea leads Knights past Genesis Prep for second straight district title
KELLOGG — Now that the Lakeside Knights have battled through the 1A Division II District 1 tournament, it’s time for the fun part.
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Saturday, February 13, 2016
A lock and a hopeful on road to state
One team is already locked into its spot at the state girls basketball tournament.
NIC WRESTLING: NIC wrestlers limp into postseason
Cardinals entering just six (out of 10) at national-qualifying tournament
Some teams have off years — it happens — a lot of times when you least expect it.
PREP ROUNDUP: Lewiston overtakes Post Falls, nabs No.1 seed to regionals
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High school graduation rates improve
… but more work is still needed
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho high school graduation rates improved slightly since 2014, but new data also shows a need for improvement in some areas.
Hundreds delight in Cd'A's 'The Chocolate Affair'
COEUR d'ALENE — A pleasantly sweet aroma filled The Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops Friday evening as chocolate flowed from fountains like a Willy Wonka wonderland.
The green debate
This week, let’s take a look at the green debate. What debate would that be, you are thinking? Which of the leafy green vegetables are the best for you!
Neill Arthur Gebhart, 91
Neill was born on April 3, 1925, to Jessie and John Gebhart in St. Paul, Minn., and passed away peacefully at Kootenai Health on Feb. 5, 2016.
Precipitation for wildfire season OK for now
With last year's wildfire season still in the rear-view mirror, this winter's snowpack in the Panhandle should bring sighs of relief but we're not out of danger yet.
Frederick sought on felony heroin charges
The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Jessica Nadine Frederick.
KCFR pushes engines into service
Three vehicles replace ones used since early 1990s
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue kept to fire department tradition by recently pushing three new engines into service.
ITD tests device to limit animal collisions
COEUR d'ALENE — The Idaho Transportation Department is testing a device in Boundary County that, if successful, could significantly reduce the number of collisions between animals and vehicles on highways throughout the state.
Movers and shakers
Howard joins PayneWest Insurance — Coeur d’Alene
Dorothy J. Almond, 87
Dorothy J. Almond, 87, a 53-year-resident of Coeur d’Alene, passed away Feb. 8, 2016. She was born May 28, 1928, in Liberal, Kan., to John O. Elliott and Jennie M. Elliot.
Rolling out the red carpet for special needs prom
Trevor and Steven Kirsebom have been looking forward to the "Night to Shine" prom for months.
Friday, February 12
Legals February 13, 2016
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult) Case No. CV16-606 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: RICHARD MORALES A Petition to change the name of RICHARD MORALES, now residing in the City of Post Falls, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to RICHARD MORALES JOHNSON. The reason for the change in name is: This is the name I have been going by for over 36 years and this is the name I have acquired all my debts under. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock A.M. on Feb. 29, 2016 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date 1/19/16 JIM BRANNON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/_______________ JEAN HICKS Deputy Clerk Legal 4967 January 23, 30, 2016 February 6, 13, 2016
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DIVORCES FILED
Real estate industry upbeat about local outlook
COEUR d'ALENE — As the local real estate industry continues navigating the winds of economic recovery in 2016, cautious optimism abounds. But the auto-pilot button is still not an option.
ITD office earns $85K rebate for LED lights
COEUR d'ALENE — The North Idaho office of the Idaho Transportation Department earned a rebate for replacing light bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs for better visual clarity and driving safety.
MILITARY: Bill helps veterans
I urge you to support S. 271, “Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015,” introduced by Sen. Harry Reid. Military members who serve our nation for a full career often suffer disabling healthcare conditions that can impact their employability and quality of life.
BENGHAZI: Bolster your knowledge
For many of us, the dreadful events of the Sept. 11, 2012 Benghazi attack on our American Diplomatic Outpost and the murder of Americans have been somewhat confusing. Hillary Clinton (then Secretary of State) told us one thing and Republicans have held numerous hearings — but we have found out very little about actual facts of that night.
NIC BASKETBALL: Cardinal men wrap up SWAC title; NIC women roll
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Hayden to host corridor plan open house Feb. 25
Officials to gather input about Hayden Avenue, Huetter Road to Kirkpatrick Street
HAYDEN — The city of Hayden is hosting an open house Feb. 25 to gather public input on a corridor plan for Hayden Avenue and Huetter Road to Kirkpatrick Street.
Floyd Melvin Keyes Jr., 87
In remembrance of my loving father, Floyd Melvin Keyes Jr. (July 28, 1928 — Feb. 4, 2016) who passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016.
Education improvement: Yes or NO?
This week, we wanted to focus once again on education, but rather than pick out a single piece of legislation, we thought we would discuss several. As you read along, it will become clear why.
Kindergartners deliver handmade Valentine's Day cards to senior citizens
The day got a little brighter Thursday at Bestland Retirement Apartments in Coeur d'Alene when seniors living there received a Valentine's Day surprise from 11 kindergartners.
Russell Dwyer Donohoe, 76
Russell Dwyer Donohoe, 76, resident of Cave Lake, Idaho, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 7, 2016, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Dr. Toelle innocent until proven otherwise
It grieves me to see how the news media and the legal system is destroying the reputation of my gastroenterologist, Stan Toelle, with front page news articles. Will the Press publish similar front page headline reports when he is acquitted or the charges dropped? I doubt it.
Suicide expert to provide training for health professionals Feb. 22
COEUR d'ALENE — Idaho is consistently among the states with the highest suicide rates.
THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Friday, February 12, 2016
An Aussie, then a Cardinal, now a Vandal
When Renae Mokrzycki — pronounced MOK-shis-SKI — began her freshman season nearly four years ago at North Idaho College, the post player had to adjust to a new school, new team and by the way, a new country.
Wilda Lynne (Arthur) Rozyla, 92
Wilda Lynne (Arthur) Rozyla passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with family members by her side.
Occupation ends with a whimper
Their zeal for revolution snuffed, the final four misguided Oregon occupiers have been tweezered like ticks from the back of a beast.
NFL: The losers weep
The gladiator head bashing show otherwise known as NFL football really tests our national loyalty.
Man sues Mennonite church over alleged abuse
Alleges adoptive father molested him, church officials failed to notify authorities
COEUR d’ALENE — A lawsuit filed Wednesday claims a child was sexually abused by his father, while leaders of a Mennonite church in Bonners Ferry failed to protect the boy.
PREP ROUNDUP: St. Maries falls in district title game
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OPIATES: A way forward
When I first read the articles about local doctors indicted on drug charges I said “Yea, about time for the opiate addiction problem to be addressed on prescribed drugs by physicians.”
Green light for Ramsey extension
Hayden City Council approves concept report
Mars Vandal comes to Coeur d'Alene
UI alum Milam to speak Tuesday at Science on Tap
Sophie Milam graduated from the University of Idaho while living on Mars for eight months — a mock simulation of the Red Planet, actually.
5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Post Falls to fight another day
Trojan girls top Lewiston to advance to state 5A play-in game
Governor responds to faith-healing interest
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter released a letter Thursday addressed to legislative leaders concerning medical neglect of children under 18 in Idaho.
GALLERY: Night to Shine Prom
Thursday, February 11
Legals February 12, 2016
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 6, 2016 File No.: 7233.26381 Sale date and time (local time): May 6, 2016 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: 1010 East Pine Avenue Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Richard M. Barrett Original trustee: Optima, a California Corporation Original beneficiary: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Recording date: 01/05/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2005958 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 6, 2016: $76,389.27 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Lot 3, Block CC, City of Coeur D Alene, recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book C of Plats at Page 79, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7233.26381 Barrett, Richard M.) 1002.284872-File No. LEGAL 4903 JANUARY 22, 29, 2016 FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2016
Rathdrum man arrested for unlawful possession of guns
RATHDRUM — A 50-year-old Rathdrum man was arrested on Monday night for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Woman tries to elude deputies in stolen car
A Washington woman was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday following a vehicle chase by Kootenai County Sheriff’s deputies.
Brett Boyer hired as Hayden city administrator
HAYDEN — The city of Hayden is welcoming aboard a new city administrator, but he's not new to the role by any means.
PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATORS: It's a wrap: Handing out postseason hardware
My wife is gorgeous, smart and a perennial contender for Mother of the Year. But a sports fan she is not.
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Thursday, February 11, 2016
For boys teams, winning trumps numbers game
Remember the funky tiebreaker that nearly came into play for 5A Inland Empire League girls basketball teams in determining seeding for the Region 1 tournament?
3A DISTRICT 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Pressing all the way to Middleton
Timberlake rolls past Bonners Ferry, move on to state 3A tournament for third-straight yea
COEUR d’ALENE — When things are going good for the Timberlake Tigers, they’re a tough team to beat, on any night, by anyone.
NORTHWEST NOTES: Thursday, February 11, 2016
Cardinals travel to
Indoor bike relay to benefit police, fire memorial foundation
POST FALLS — The eighth annual indoor bike relay to benefit the nonprofit Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation will be held at Peak Health and Wellness Center, on Feb. 19.
Grant Wilson, 40
Grant Wilson passed away on Feb. 2, 2016, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., at the age of 40 surrounded by lifelong friends and family.
BOWLING SCORES: Thursday, February 11, 2016
MEN
Michael Charles Hutchings, 58
Michael Charles Hutchings, or Hutch as many of you knew him, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, went to meet Jesus on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, after a valiant fight with cancer. Mike is the oldest of four siblings and was born in Everett, Wash., on June 25, 1957, to Gordon and Joy Hutchings.
PREP ROUNDUP: Post Falls pins down Lake City
• WRESTLING
World Championship Marathon Jet Boat Race coming in May
ST. MARIES — Jet boat racers from four countries will race stretches of four Idaho rivers during the 2016 USA World Championship Marathon Jet Boat Race in May.
Innovation group eyes Elks building
‘Collective’ has made two offers, hopes for word by week’s end
COEUR d’ALENE — Nick Smoot, co-founder of the Innovation Collective, has made an offer to purchase the old Elks Club Athletic Center to house his new club, “The Collective.”
Sydney Helen Capellen, 75
1941-2016
Teen arrested in daycare lewd case
COEUR d'ALENE — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching an 8-year-old girl at a private daycare and the owner is being investigated for not reporting the allegation.
Idaho fares poorly in tobacco report
Idaho's tobacco control report card isn't looking too good.
Who the heck was Valentine, anyway?
Never mind the candy and inflated expectations. Put aside temptation to feel jubilant or regretful over love-luck. Valentine’s Day isn’t what you think. We’re not even sure what, or whom, we’re supposed to celebrate.
Post Falls preps for new elementary school
Boundaries for new elementary proposed; Baker tapped as principal
POST FALLS — Post Falls' new elementary school slated to come online next fall is starting to take shape.
Edwin P. 'Phil' Knapp, 82
Edwin P. “Phil” Knapp was born on Dec. 30, 1933, in Gig Harbor, Wash. He passed away Feb. 9, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after a full and blessed life.
City postpones meeting prompted by Press series
City planning special meeting to discuss handling of teen’s death
The Pinehurst City Council canceled an executive session Tuesday night that was scheduled to discuss the town's police department and public safety.
John "Wayne" Laabs 1936 ~ 2016
John “Wayne" Laabs, 79 of Spokane Valley, Washington, passed away February 5, 2016 at Hospice of Spokane. He was raised in Hayden Lake Idaho and attended school there. He served in the Air force for eight years, during which time he married Joan Seidl and had four children. They later divorced and he was married to his wife, Karen, of 42 years in 1974. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 30 years in 1996. He enjoyed watching westerns, hunting, fishing and frequenting yard sales in his leisure time. He was always very mechanically inclined, and enjoyed being the repair man for his family and friends. He was also an avid Seattle Seahawks fan.
AG announces settlement with Moneygram
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced today a settlement with MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. The settlement resolves a multistate investigation into scammers’ use of MoneyGram’s wire-transfer service to defraud consumers.
Wednesday, February 10
Legals February 11, 2016
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) Case No. CV 16-755 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Caleb John Rouse A Petition to change the name of Caleb John Rouse, a minor, now residing in the City of Post Falls, State of Idaho, h as been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Caleb John Jimerson. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock a.m. on (date) 3/7/16 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 1/25/16 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /S/______________________ Deputy Clerk LEGAL 4990 JANUARY 28, 2016 FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 2016
YOUTH SPORTS: Thursday, February 10, 2016
Rec basketball, gymnastics and more
COEUR d’ALENE RECREATION
Help Every Little Paw Bartenders' Ball event returns March 5
H.E.L.P., or Help Every Little Paw, announced the fourth annual Bartenders’ Ball is March 5 from 6-10 p.m. at the Resort Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
Catherine Elin Raddatz, 60
Our beloved mother Catherine Elin Raddatz peacefully passed away on Feb. 1, 2016, at the Hospice House surrounded by all six of her children. She was born in Ely, Nev., on June 24, 1955.
IDAHO PREP BOYS BASKETBALL MEDIA POLL: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Idaho prep boys basketball media poll
Motherhood, apple pie and good jobs for all
Megan Ronk is a mother who wants her two young sons, ages 5 and 2, to explore the world, as she has done.
Beverly Mae Allen (Bobbitt), 88
Beverly Mae Allen (Bobbitt), 88, passed away peacefully on Feb. 6, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born in San Diego, Calif., on June 2, 1927, and was the first born of Paul and Flora Berglund. Four years later, Beverly was joined by a sister, Dorothy. Beverly graduated from high school in San Diego.
Steven L. Fisher, 62
Steven L. Fisher, 62, with loved ones by his side, entered into rest on Feb. 2, 2016, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in the Silver Valley, Steve grew up in Pinehurst, Idaho, attended local schools and worked at several of the area mines.
James Allen Haneke, 55
James Allen Haneke, 55, passed away on Feb. 4, 2016, in St. Maries, Idaho. He was born to Harold and Twyla (Wilson) Haneke on May 7, 1960, in Spokane, Wash. Jim grew up in Spokane graduating from University High School.
Judy Klaw, 69
Judy Eileen Klaw, born in Petaluma, Calif., on June 6, 1946, passed away on Feb. 7, 2016. From Petaluma, Judy relocated to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where she lived a fulfilling life as a bank teller and avid churchgoer. In 2014, she moved to Klamath Falls, Ore., to be closer to her family.
Homeowner exemption adjustment passes Idaho House
Proposed legislation would fix maximum figure at $100,000
The Idaho House has approved legislation to cap the state's homeowner property tax exemption, but opposition says the move could cause tax shifts between residential and commercial property.
George Edward Grismer, 85
George was born on June 28, 1930, at Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, and passed away at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Feb. 3, 2016.
RISK: Rich v. poor
I opened The Press and thought that someone had hacked into the editing computer and inserted a page from Pravda. There it was: faked quotations, guilt by association, and the Evil Empire. Then, I looked at the byline; Jon Keith, again.
RACE: Questions to consider
This letter is about the jet boat race proposed for the lower 30 miles of the Coeur d’Alene River in May. Some will favor it and some will not. It will be fun for some and bring dollars to others. Entertainment and economics are important, but so are other considerations.
Records
DIVORCES FILED
PREP BASKETBALL: Kootenai girls advance at districts
• GIRLS
Hospice Wine Taste a record success
HAYDEN — Hospice of North Idaho raised more than $160,000 at its “VIVA la VIDA” Wine Taste and Auction at the Hayden Lake Country Club Saturday night.
Dinner-Theatre fundraiser at PFHS
Event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20; tickets are $15
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
End of an era, or so we think
For those in attendance on Saturday, they saw the end of an era when it comes to basketball at Rolly Williams Court in Coeur d’Alene.
LENT: Try meat-free
Today marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry.
5A REGION 1 PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Lake City statement
Timberwolves beat Post Falls, advance to state for first time since 2009
COEUR d’ALENE — From the time they walked off the court at Post Falls High in 2015 after losing in the 5A Region 1 tournament second-place game, the goal was simple for the Lake City girls basketball team.
MARRIAGE: Not judges' decision
HB 425 has been passed in the Idaho State House and is now in the Senate. The bill extends the marriage benefits to same-sex “marriages.”
'The true definition of community'
Bridges to retire as Rathdrum’s parks and rec director Feb. 19
College presidents discuss education
Leaders from NIC, UI, LCSC speak at Upbeat Breakfast
COEUR d'ALENE — A dialogue on higher education was served with bacon and eggs Tuesday morning at the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce Upbeat Breakfast.
LETTER: Hope for the future
May I take a moment to thank Sasha Fisher (Feb. 7 letters “FUTURE”) for her articulate and entertaining explanation of her own (and most likely, many other Millennials’) goals and aspirations. I enjoyed reading of her optimistic, ambitious intentions!
HISTORY: Keep it accurate
Popular Press historical writer Syd Albright has a blind spot.
Good books shared with good friends
The only thing better than a good book is a good book shared with good friends. Book clubs are not a new concept but this one just might hold a local record for longevity.
Cleanup CDA begins today
Coeur d’Alene residents have a cost-free opportunity to rid their properties of lingering storm debris.
One path to a better tomorrow
If you could fix one thing that would bolster millions of American families, what would it be?
An unctuous thought
"Braise some leeks," the chef yells as I work the front-line at a seafood restaurant.
SAMUEL: Bad parents; no chance
I’ve been following the Eldon Samuel trial and the outcome as well as readers’ comments and I feel this is just one more example of society’s failure to protect the young.
Landmark generates intrigue
1908 church for sale with Israel flag draws curiosity in Spirit Lake
SPIRIT LAKE — Michael Giannini hadn't hardly gotten off the ladder after putting Israel's flag on his 1908 church building for sale in Spirit Lake when the first curious onlooker arrived.
Records for Feb. 11, 2016
DIVORCES FILED
Tuesday, February 9
Legals February 10, 2016
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE CASE NO. CV15-4569 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF STEVE JOHNSON aka STEVEN ALLAN JOHNSON; HEIDI E. JOHNSON; FIELDSTONE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; NHS LENDING, INC.; FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO.; TITLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION and RONI M. ATKINS, as Personal Representative of STEVE JOHNSON aka STEVEN ALLAN JOHNSON; Defendants. ____________________________ FIELDSTONE OWNERS' ASSOC., INC., An Idaho Non-Profit Corporation; Cross-claimant, vs. THE ESTATE OF STEVEN A. JOHNSON, by and through its personal representative, RONI M. ATKINS; HEIDI E. JOHNSON; Cross-defendants Under and by virtue of a Decree of Foreclosure and Order of Sale issued out of the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Kootenai, against the defendants, the estate of STEVE JOHNSON aka STEVEN ALLAN JOHNSON and HEIDI E. JOHNSON, I am commanded to sell that certain lot, piece of parcel of land, located at 3604 White Salnds Lane, Post Falls, Idaho, 83854, and situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 21, Block 8, Fieldstone at Prairie Falls Fifth Addidtion, according to the plat recorded in Book J of Plats, Page 345, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on the 17th day of February, 2016, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., of said day in the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Lobby, 5500 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, I will, in obedience to said Decree of Foreclosure and Order of Sale, sell the above described real property, or so much as may be necessary to satisfy the judgment of the plaintiff, with interest and costs, to the highest and best bidder for cash, lawful money of the United States of America. The plaintiff has the right to submit a credit bid. Further, that the said real property is subject to redemption by the defendeants within six (6) months after the date of sale pursuant to Chapter 4; Title 11 of the Idaho Code. The Sheriff will give possession, but does not guarantee clear title nor continued possessory right to the purchaser. Dated this 21st day of January, 2016. SHERIFF OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO By/S/______________________ Civil Deputy LEGAL 4984 JANUARY 27, 2016 FEBRUARY 3, 10, 2016
Happy birthday, Hecla
Your community newspaper has been here since 1892, seemingly forever.
Lakeland falls to Moscow
Hawks clamps down, but cold shooting does them in
COEUR d’ALENE — The defensive strategy seemed to work pretty well for a while for the Lakeland High girls basketball team Monday night.
Lowell L. Boughton, 93
Longtime Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, resident Lowell L. Boughton, 93, passed away on Feb. 3, 2016.
Charter slips past Maniacs
GENESEE — Mae Alexander’s putback at the buzzer lifted the Panthers past the Maniacs 46-44 on Monday night in a loser-out game at the 2A District 1-2 girls basketball tournament at Genesse High.
Robert Dale Hostetler, 83
Robert Dale Hostetler, 83, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Fern E. and Edith (Mehl) Lowell.
Death's 5 lessons for living
Hospice of North Idaho’s annual wine tasting event Saturday, while fun, reminds the community of what all must face. Yet a life lived well, and hopefully, long, makes dying less frightening. So does removing the mystery.
Timberlake rolls on to title game
3A District 1 girls basketball tournament
COEUR d’ALENE — They’re not there yet — there’s that matter of a district title game on Wednesday — but the Timberlake Tigers will have at least one fan from their league if and when they head down to the state tournament next week.
Kathleen Rollins
Our beloved Kathy finally lost her 24-year battle with her nemesis scleroderma. She battled like few have been able to battle. She is finally pain free. Kathy died at home with her husband Scott at her side.
Indicted doctor forfeiting assets
Stanley Toelle faces up to 20 years in prison, Loren Toelle up to 60 years
COEUR d'ALENE — Federal prosecutors have started civil forfeiture against a prominent Coeur d’Alene doctor and his wife as the couple's history emerges.
Warming center to remain open
POST FALLS — St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho's warming center will remain open tonight, and future nights will be extended as extreme cold persists.
Woman dies as a result of head-on crash
PINEHURST — An 86-year-old Pinehurst woman died in a head-on collision on Interstate 90 near Pinehurst on Sunday night.
Susan Kay Wilson, 57
Susan Kay Wilson, 57, passed away at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, on Feb. 6, 2016.
Local woman celebrates 90th birthday at gym
HAYDEN — It's 5 a.m., and 90-year-old Joyce Dillman isn't just rising and shining or even reading her morning Press.
Lakeview Dental's Free Dental Day is Friday
COEUR d'ALENE — If you need a tooth pulled, a cavity filled or a dental cleaning, you can do it for free from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Sally J. Smith, 64
Sally J. Smith, of Spirit Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 3, 2016. She passed at home with her husband and best friend of 44 years and 10 months.
Robert Donald Schoeckert, 84
Dec. 21, 1931 — Feb. 3, 2016
United Way seeking letters of intent
COEUR d’ALENE — United Way of Kootenai County is pleased to invite interested nonprofit organizations to submit a letter of intent for the 2016-2018 Community Care Fund.
Together again: Wandering Wally returns
COEUR d'ALENE — Wally the dog looked a bit sheepish as he rolled belly up and solicited a scratch from his owner, Eric Wiksten.
Roundabouts prove rough in DUI cases
Vehicles become stuck in separate crashes on same night
POST FALLS — How are folks accused of driving under the influence supposed to drive straight when roundabouts keep getting in the way?
Advocacy speaker to visit Post Falls
POST FALLS — Lisa Maatz, national vice president of government relations for the American Association of University Women, will speak in Post Falls next week on advocacy.
Opinion: Dr. Toelle innocent until proven otherwise
Judy Klaw
Judy Eileen Klaw, born in Petaluma, California on June 6, 1946 passed away on February 7, 2016. From Petaluma, Judy relocated to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where she lived a fulfilling life as a bank teller and avid churchgoer. In 2014 she moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon to be closer to her family. Judy is survived by many loving family members; her two daughters, Lisa (Moratto) DeFord and Jill Moratto, her grandson, Joshua DeFord, her sister, Dottie Jones, and her nephews, Matt and Luke Jones and their families. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Frances Harris, and her brother, Bill Harris.
Monday, February 8
Legals February 9, 2016
T.S. No. 024274-ID Parcel No.: S300000N0010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 5/18/2016 at 9:00 AM (recognized local time), in the AUCTION.COM ROOM, at the LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, located at 333 W. IRONWOOD DRIVE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814, in the County of Kootenai, CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 1, BLOCK "N", LAKE VIEW PARK ADDITION TO SPIRIT LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDED IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 134, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 5972 WEST RHODE ISLAND STREET, SPIRIT LAKE, ID 83869, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by JACK SOPPIT AND CHARLENE SOPPIT, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Grantor(s), to NORTH IDAHO TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/16/2007, recorded 10/17/2007, as Instrument No. 2127319000, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 10/1/2014 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 12/31/2015 is $122,696.62 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 12/31/2015 CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP LEGAL 4884 JANUARY 19, 26, 2016 FEBRUARY 2, 9, 2016
Boots, buckles, bidding
Fundraiser held for Miss North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
COEUR d’ALENE — More than 170 people gathered in Building 1 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Saturday night to support the 2016 Miss North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Queen.
This time, Phil just might be right
Weather or Not
Last Tuesday, February 2, was Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. On that particular day, the region was between storm systems, but the clouds did manage to hang around a bit longer. According to the legend, if the infamous groundhog does not see his shadow, then spring is expected to come early. By the way, since 1887, Phil has not seen his shadow only 18 times.
Postseason heats up in prep girls basketball
The Front Row
The 4A Region 1 and 3A District 1 girls basketball tournaments begin tonight at North Idaho College.
Sans Seahawks, fans still turn out to watch Super Bowl
Most of crowd rooting for Broncos
More than 50 people crowded into Capone's Pub and Grill in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday to watch the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers play in Super Bowl 50.
If the presidential election were today, who among these four would earn your vote?
Press poll: Big 'no' to gun control
Readers of cdapress.com sent a clear message to the nation's capital when they were asked, "Do you support President Obama's executive action on gun control?"
Sunday, February 7
Legals February 8, 2016
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult) Case No. CV16-636 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: DAMIEN ALMARZA-WALTHER A Petition to change the name of DAMIEN ALMARZA-WALTHER, now residing in the City of Coeur d' Alene, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to DAMIEN NAIPO. The reason for the change in name is: My son has requested to have the name changed. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock A.M. on March 7, 2016 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date 1/12/16 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/_______________ KATIE WOOSLEY Deputy Clerk Legal 4972 January 22, 29, 2016 February 5, 12, 2016
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lewiston proves a tall order for Lake City
COEUR d’ALENE — Trystan Bradley scored nine first-quarter points, and tallied 13 of his 15 in the first half, as the Lewiston Bengals started strong and held off the Lake City Timberwolves 67-54 in 5A Inland Empire League play Saturday.
PREP WRESTLING: Kellogg wins at Bonners
BONNERS FERRY — Will Edelblute (106 pounds), Tavis Woempner (113), Brian Edelblute (120) and Antonio Brown (220) claimed championships in their respective weight classes for Lakeland, which finished third in the eight-team Bonners Ferry Invitational on Saturday.
NIC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Packed house watches NIC men whip CSI
Antunez leads third-ranked Cardinals in final regular season matchup with state rival
NIC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Sluggish start dooms NIC women vs. CSI
COEUR d’ALENE — It wasn’t so much the struggles in the second half that cost the North Idaho Cardinal women’s basketball team in its home game against the 10th-ranked College of Southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon.
5A INLAND EMPIRE LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene holds on to beat Post Falls, stay in 5A IEL race
COEUR d’ALENE — To be the champ, you’ve got to beat the champ — and after two seasons and 11 straight Post Falls league victories, someone has finally done it.
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Sunday, February 7, 2016
Petrino on his son, Vandals’ improvement
Imagine Paul Petrino, Idaho football coach, sitting in on a home visit as another school stopped by to recruit his son, Pullman High senior quarterback Mason Petrino.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Schoening, Kirscher help Sandpoint win 4A IEL title
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Bulldogs won the 4A Inland Empire League title outright for the third straight year on Saturday with a 49-29 victory over the Moscow Bears at Les Rogers Court.
TRUMP: What litmus test?
I once read that Donald Trump represents the litmus paper of the American psyche. Really? Litmus paper turns blue in bases and red in acids. A litmus test is a test in which a single factor determines the findings.
David Michael (Mike) Gossett
Mike Gossett was born in 1943 to Charles and Muriel Gossett in Leavenworth, Kan., and raised in the Midwest.
STORY: Go ahead and call it an ad
An article which appeared on Sunday, Jan 31 regarding “Red, White and Blue that You Are an American Citizen” was clearly a Paid Advertisement with no disclaimer as such and is in violation of ethical standards regarding public information in the media.
PROTEST: Wrong way to be right
This past Sunday, Jan. 31st, Candlelight Christian Fellowship was greeted by men who came to our church facilities in an effort to support the right to life for the unborn. They were from an organization called “Abolish Human Abortion North Idaho.” Sadly, these men represent a good cause — in the wrong way.
Earl V. Kelly, 82
Earl V. Kelly, 82, of Coeur d’Alene, died peacefully Jan. 24, 2016, at the Hospice House of North Idaho surrounded by family. Earl was born on Oct. 14, 1933, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Claude and Margaret (Becker) Kelly. The youngest of five children, Earl grew up in Stevensville, Mont.
Floyd E. Tietz, 83
Floyd E. Tietz, 83, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away Feb. 3, 2016, at Kootenai Health after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born Oct. 2, 1932, in Plankinton, S.D., one of 15 children of Elmer and Myrtle Tietz.
What 'sponsored content' means at The Press
The Coeur d’Alene Press launched something called “sponsored content” less than six months ago. As something that’s new to many of our readers, we thought explaining it might help remove some of the mystery.
Courage can make a difference
Students in a philosophy class were anxiously awaiting the start of their final exam. The professor had warned them that it would be one of the most challenging tests they would ever take.
Press series sparks special council meeting
Pinehurst reacts to questions about teen’s death
The Pinehurst City Council will go into executive session Tuesday night to discuss the town's police department and public safety.
Confronting the 'heroin tsunami'
North Idaho isn't immune to nationwide epidemic
POST FALLS — Crushing news came shortly after Cindy Schaffner heard sirens just a few blocks from her Post Falls home.
FUTURE: It's up to me
The millennial generation, my generation, are often told they are doomed. We graduate with degrees in fields that are not applicable to the current marketplace with outstanding debt in attaining our education. We are self serving restless parents’ basement dwelling unambitious adults.
Anne Hagman: 'People connector'
Post Falls Volunteer of the Year likes to help folks find things that make their ‘hearts sing’
IN PERSON
TAXPAYERS: Don't owe a living
We have a television ad stating our high school graduates lack the skills required to survive the real world. Ultimately, this would fall to the taxpayers as being the responsible parties to blame.
Ruth A. Todd, 85
Our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Ruth A. Todd passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2016, surrounded by her family at the age of 85. Ruth was born in Winona, Minn., on Oct. 3, 1930, to William M. and E. Ruth Markle.
Anne Irene Jacobsen, 93
Anne Irene Jacobsen, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Feb. 4, 2016. Anne was born May 12, 1922, in Oak Park, Ill., to Joseph and Helen Golkants. She was raised in Chicago, Ill., and graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1940, and did secretarial office work.
HOUSING: Remember the poor
Coeur d’Alene is supposedly trying to help the homeless, vets and low income but yet they tear down the last low-income housing that some people can afford to put up an expensive hotel/motel. Really? I think we have enough hotels and motels here in Coeur d’Alene. We need more places for the low income and the homeless.
POST FALLS: A fine place
Just want to tell everyone that I’ve come into contact with while in Post Falls — you have made my stay very pleasant under a very stressful time. My husband has been in the hospital but is doing much better now.
Time to bid at Auction Depot
Buyers can bid online for items at the new Auction Depot in Coeur d’Alene. The inventory includes nearly anything — furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, dishware, firearms, whatever.
Della Fay Monti, 93
Della Fay Monti, born Jan. 17, 1923, in Athol, Idaho, died Jan. 24, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was laid to rest in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Graveside services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d’Alene.
Washington man arrested in Coeur d'Alene after three pursuits in seven hours
A Washington man was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after three police pursuits within seven hours led to his arrest in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday.
Saturday, February 6
Legals: Feb. 7, 2016
4879642:Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: December 30, 2015 File No.: 7023.101489 Sale date and time (local time): May 04, 2016 at 9:00 AM Sale location: La Quinta Inn & Suites - Coeur d'Alene, 333 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, Auction.com Room Property address: 1405 East Cherrywood Drive Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Christopher L. Kunishige and Tina L. Kunishige, husband and wife Original trustee: Pioneer Title Company Original beneficiary: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Recording date: December 9, 2003 Recorder's instrument number: 1847499 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of December 30, 2015: $182,940.47 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 1, Cherry Heights Fifth Addition, Kootenai County, State of Idaho, according to the plat recorded in Book "E" of Plats, Page 111. And a parcel of land located in the Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 50 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho, and being a portion of Tax No. 6674, more particularly described as follows to wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Tax No. 6674 located in said Section 7, and being the True Point of Beginning; thence North 82 degrees 16' West along the Southerly line of Tax No. 6674 for a distance of 70.58 feet; thence North 72 degrees 43' East for a distance of 64.87 feet to a point on the Easterly line of Tax No. 6674; thence South 15 degrees 31' 30" East along the Easterly line of Tax No. 6674 for a distance of 29.86 feet to the True Point of Beginning. And that portion of the "dedicated public park" shown on the plat of the Cherry Heights 5th Addition, located in the Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 50 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian, recorded in Book "E" of Plats, Page 111 and identified on attached exhibit "A" as letter "C", more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 6 of said Cherry Heights 5th Addition; thence South 72 degrees 09' 00" West 43.20 feet to a point; thence North 25 degrees 01' 15" West 25.89 feet to a point; thence North 12 degrees 36' 51" East 94.40 feet to a point; thence South 17 degrees 05' 00" East 107.07 feet to the Point of Beginning. Excepting therefrom the following: a parcel of land being a portion of Lot 6, Block 1 of Cherry Heights 5th Addition as recorded in Book "E", page 111, Kootenai County, Idaho, more particularly described as follows to wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 6 in Cherry Heights 5th Addition, Block 1, and being the True Point of Beginning; thence South 82 degrees 53' East along the Northerly line of said Lot 6 for a distance of 70.60 feet; thence South 72 degree 06' West for a distance of 64.41 feet to a point on the Westerly line of said Lot 6; thence North 17 degrees 05' West along the Westerly line of said Lot 6 for a distance of 29.86 feet to the True 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# 7023.101489 KUNISHIGE, CHRISTOPHER L. and TINA L.) 1002.249649-File No. LEGAL 4881 JANUARY 11, 18, 25, 2016 FEBRUARY 1, 2016 February 7, 2016
This time, Phil just might be right
Last Tuesday, February 2, was Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. On that particular day, the region was between storm systems, but the clouds did manage to hang around a bit longer. According to the legend, if the infamous groundhog does not see his shadow, then spring is expected to come early. By the way, since 1887, Phil has not seen his shadow only 18 times.
5A REGION I GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Freebies when it mattered
POST FALLS — All it took was a look.
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Vikings beef up football schedule like it’s 2013
To be the best, you’ve got to play the best, right?
NORTHWEST NOTES: Saturday, February 6, 2016
IHSAA track coaches
PREP ROUNDUP: Hawks hold off Spartans in 3-pointer filled contest
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Global learning storm lands in North Idaho
North Idaho STEM Charter Academy one of four global schools chosen for learning initiative event
RATHDRUM — North Idaho STEM Charter Academy is taking the world by storm.
Roger C. Edgren, 87
Former longtime Colfax, Wash., resident and business owner Roger C. Edgren, 87, passed away on Feb. 1, 2016, at Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living in Hayden, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in the chapel of Bruning Funeral Home. Vault interment will follow at the Colfax Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at Events on Main following the burial.
When faith and health collide
Experts to address concerns about faith-healing
Emily Walton's sister was very sick as a child and did not receive the help she needed at the time.
Visa checks key to immigration solutions
The information regarding the visa process, provided by Sholeh Patrick in her column Jan. 28, was very informative.
Finishing strong and living to 100
POST FALLS — Norman Leffler tackled a deep subject on Friday — life — and he wants folks to capture more of it.
A lesson in socialism
“...The choice between socialism and capitalism is the main social alternative of our age...there is no way to advance in the 21st Century without moving toward a higher form of social organization, to... Democratic Socialism.”
Eileen A. Mader, 69
Eileen A. Mader, 69, went to be with the Lord, Jan. 25, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born Aug. 9, 1946, to Robert and Patricia Mullen in Kalispell, Mont.
William 'Bill' Valentine Finney, 88
William “Bill” Valentine Finney was born Feb. 14, 1927, to John “Jack” Elias Finney and Harriette Anna (Dullanty) Finney, at the family home called “Glen Eyrie” at Kidd Island Bay, Lake Coeur d’Alene. He passed away Jan. 28, 2016, at his home in Coeur d’Alene, after a full and blessed life.
Cd'A doctor arrested in alleged drug ring
COEUR d’ALENE — A prominent Coeur d’Alene doctor was among seven people arrested in a multi-state drug ring bust on Thursday.
The buzz about beekeeping
University of Idaho offering informational classes Monday and Feb. 13
COEUR d'ALENE — It’s never too late to master the art of beekeeping. And now, even in February, it’s not too early to start learning.
Kootenai Democrats to host Pelosi
Annual North Idaho Democracy Dinner slated for Feb. 20
COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Democrats have selected their guest speaker, Christine Pelosi, for their annual North Idaho Democracy Dinner on Feb. 20.
St. Vincent warming shelter open
COEUR d’ALENE — St. Vincent de Paul will open its warming center tonight and Sunday night. Future nights will be extended as extreme cold persists.
Friday, February 5
Legals February 6, 2016
SUMMONS Case No. CV15-7685. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs. SHAYLA R. KEENE, Defendant. TO: SHAYLA R. KEENE. You have been sued by Springleaf Financial Services, Inc., the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, The nature of the claim against you is a claim for collection of money owed by you. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 501 Government Way Coeur d' Alene, ID 83816, (208) 446-1160 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney at WORST, FITZGERALD & STOVER, PLLC, 3858 N Garden Center Way, Ste 200 Boise, ID 83703, (208) 345-9100. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 5 day of Jan , 2016.. KOOTENAI COUNTY DISTRICT COURT By: ____________________________ Deputy Clerk LEGAL 4940 JANUARY 16, 23, 30, 2016 FEBRUARY 6, 2016
Vernon Jerome Carrick, 56
Vernon Jerome Carrick, 56, passed away at his home in Post Falls, Idaho, on Feb. 2, 2016. Vernon was born Feb. 4, 1959, to Vernon Carrick and Leigh Hallman in Stockton, Calif.
PETS: Punish rude owners
I too am disgusted at the amount of people who seem to think it’s OK for them to take their non-service dogs (and other animals) in businesses that sell food. A few months ago when I was in a Post Falls business. I was rather aggravated at the presence of two separate parties with small dogs in the store at the same time. I noticed that both were carrying the dogs under their arms, looking forward so they could evidently enjoy the shopping experience. Imagine my surprise when I realized I had been (thankfully) successfully avoiding a trail of potty that was being deposited by the backside of the pooch I was following down the aisle.
PREP WRESTLING: Post Falls rolls past Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d’ALENE — Matt McLeod (120 pounds), Braydon Huber (126), Jason Burchell (132), Alius De La Rosa (145), Brad Noesen (195), Kameron Welker (285) and Mathias De La Rosa (113) won by pin for the Post Falls Trojans in a 60-16 dual victory over the Coeur d’Alene Vikings on Thursday at Coeur d’Alene High.
PREP BASKETBALL: McLean's 3s send Trojans to win over Bulldogs
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Saving the Sousaphone
LCHS music instructor seeks help from the community to repair a piece of local history
COEUR d'ALENE — A piece of Coeur d'Alene history lies in disrepair in the music room at Lake City High School.
Cedar Motel and RV owner responds
COEUR d’ALENE — The owner of the Cedar Motel and RV resort on Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive has responded to a story The Press published about the resort on Thursday.
SCHOOL: Up with online
When my family moved to Idaho, my parents sent me to public school a few blocks from my house. After a few weeks, they realized the education I was receiving was below their standards. They decided to look into other options and they found IDVA. They were impressed with the curriculum and made the choice to enroll me.
THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Friday, February 5, 2016
Girls power up on the wrestling mat
Post Falls High junior Cierra Foster is the most talented girls wrestler in this area, having finished third two years ago in the state 5A wrestling tournament as a 106-pound freshman — the highest finish at state by a girl wrestler in Idaho.
Rathdrum Trading Post Hardware fights to stay in community
RATHDRUM — Members of the Rathdrum community were in an uproar when Rathdrum Trading Post Hardware announced Wednesday that it had been served an eviction notice.
Man allegedly used vehicle as weapon
Warren arrested; Ex-girlfriend was in other vehicle
POST FALLS — A 19-year-old Post Falls man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly driving a vehicle into another with his ex-girlfriend inside head-on.
REBUTTAL: Liberal shortcomings
I have been reading Reader’s Write for years, but have never felt compelled to write until the last nasty smear piece from Dan Gressler, his latest of many.
SERIES: Applause for The Press
Lynn Hagan’s letter to the editor Wednesday regarding “happy headlines” was off base. The investigative reporting in Death in the Valley was exemplary and I hope this newspaper continues doing those stories.
TRUMP: Best for America
Regarding Dan Gressler’s letter Jan. 24, Donald Trump is the best thing for our country since Truman. He won’t take money from special interest groups. Sure he’s a little brash sometimes but that’s because he’s fighting the establishment.
Post Falls school projects advance
POST FALLS — Construction projects are rounding corners in the Post Falls School District.
LETTERS: Kids get it right
What a relief to read the letters submitted by teacher Diann Wardley, whose Lakes Magnet Middle School students are championing a human rights cause by studying the issue of child labor laws in the tobacco industry. In writing their concerns to the paper, they are raising a consciousness of those of us in the North who are unaware. We only know the migrant worker abuse here in the West.
Felony fugitive arrested after SWAT standoff
Brandon Kremer brought in on multiple warrants
COEUR d'ALENE — A multi-agency SWAT team arrested Brandon Kremer, 22, Post Falls, at a home in Coeur d'Alene following a standoff Thursday afternoon.
INVENT: That's good news
Thank you for the article “Young minds think big” in Monday’s paper. I always like to hear about all the different inventions that kids think up. I think Invent Idaho is a great opportunity for children to display their inventions and ideas. You did a great job of documenting all the unique kinds of creations that are seen there. I once entered Invent Idaho and made it to state with a solar powered heater.
The majority of students are 'left behind'
Both No Child Left Behind and Common Core are the nation’s desperate attempts to improve our public education system. Self-serving administrators, as well as teachers and their unions opt for unaccountability by feigning ‘problems’ with these programs. They claim, for instance, that ‘Nobody tells us (districts) what to do’! while making little effort to improve public schools from year to year. Therefore, district ‘leadership’ keeps their jobs not as a result of schools’ performance, but by guaranteeing that their teachers will not be held accountable for inadequately educating our kids.
Education funding bill showed big differences
One of the most important issues our state legislators are asked to address every year is the education of our children. As conservatives, we believe this is as it should be. Education is better addressed by the state and by local school districts, rather than a far-off federal government. Local communities get to make sure that their values are reflected in the way their children are schooled and the things they learn.
North Idaho Housing Coalition board elects new officers
Post Falls City Councilor Kerri Thoreson has been elected president of the board of directors of the North Idaho Housing Coalition. Thoreson has served on the board since 2011. Coeur d’Alene City Councilor Amy Evans was elected vice-president and Kevin Vedder, Wells Fargo, is the board’s secretary/treasurer.
WORKERS: Keep them dry
Recently I was at the Hayden Walmart and noticed the young man on the parking lot gathering in the shopping carts. It was obvious that he was soaked through as it had been raining all morning. I asked him if Walmart supplied foul weather gear for the outside employees. He said that at one time there was rain gear but that had worn out and had not been replaced. He smiled and kept on working.
It's too logical for Idaho
Legislators heard passionate testimony Tuesday in favor of expanding Medicaid coverage in Idaho.
LAWSUIT: A scary story
A high school student in Maryland is failing a class because she will not profess her faith to Islam, according to a lawsuit filed by the student’s parents. The class uses two books for the class, one is Christian and the other is for Islam. The Islam book cannot leave the classroom. The parents have been shut up by the school district. If they come on school grounds they will be arrested. They are suing the school district and the school.
Hunting tag decision postponed
Auction proposal expected to be decided in March
The public will have more time to comment on an Idaho Fish and Game proposal to offer five additional hunting tags for auction.
Sharon Rose (Craw) Alberts, 62
Sharon Rose (Craw) Alberts passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family on Feb. 3, 2016. She was born in Marinette, Wis., on June 2, 1953, to Edwin Craw (deceased) and Helen (Parthie) Craw.
RESPONSE: Fracking factually
Obviously Ms. Moore really doesn’t understand her subject at all and any data she is regurgitating is from some environmental organization that is using 30-year-old data to shock and mislead people about the subject.
Kooky Coens can be hit or miss
Thank the Coen brothers for the first legitimately interesting movie release of 2016.
Daniel James Stringer Jr., 70
Daniel James Stringer Jr., 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away Feb. 1, 2016, at Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene. Daniel was born Dec. 15, 1945, in Plummer, Idaho, to Daniel Sr. and Ercie (Andrews) Stringer. Daniel struggled with multiple health issues his entire life. He is now at peace.
Rooter Guy attorney responds to EPA case
HAYDEN — The attorney for Ben Broyles who was sentenced in federal court this week for violating the Clean Water Act has issued a statement on his client’s actions leading up to his charges of illegally dumping sewage.
Robert Donald Schoeckert
December 21, 1931 – February 3, 2016
Sally J. Smith
Sally J. Smith, of Spirit Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior On Feb. 25, 2016. She passed at home with her husband and best friend of 44 years and 10 months. She was a true inspiration for so many as she battled five separate cancers over the past 29 and a half years. She confounded and challenged her many doctors over the years and provided them with many training and educational opportunities.
Alleged drug ring busted; CdA doctor arrested
COEUR D’ALENE — A prominent Coeur d’Alene doctor was among seven people arrested in an alleged multi-state drug ring on Thursday.
Thursday, February 4
Legals February 5, 2016
Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 6, 2016 File No.: 7233.26381 Sale date and time (local time): May 6, 2016 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: 1010 East Pine Avenue Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Richard M. Barrett Original trustee: Optima, a California Corporation Original beneficiary: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Recording date: 01/05/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2005958 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 6, 2016: $76,389.27 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Lot 3, Block CC, City of Coeur D Alene, recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book C of Plats at Page 79, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7233.26381 Barrett, Richard M.) 1002.284872-File No. LEGAL 4903 JANUARY 22, 29, 2016 FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2016
BOWLING SCORES: Thursday, February 4, 2016
MEN
Man allegedly hits ISP car, flees
Athol resident faces charges of felony DUI, attempting to elude
DALTON GARDENS — An Athol resident was arrested for DUI after allegedly rear-ending an Idaho State Police car on Highway 95 then attempting to flee the scene.
Woman becomes 2-time lottery winner
POST FALLS — Dawna McCallum of Cheney, Wash., became a two-time Idaho Lottery winner on Friday after simply following her instincts both times.
AT COLLEGE: Thursday, February 4, 2016
Drake Foster
Ednah Mabel (Cooper) Grogan, 94
Ednah Mabel (Cooper) Grogan, 94, went to heaven peacefully with family members around her on Feb. 1, 2016, at Hospice House in Hayden. Mabel was born June 27, 1921, in Orofino. She grew up on the family homestead on Upper Fords Creek with her 11 other siblings.
STATE PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL MEDIA POLL: Thursday, February 4, 2016
Final
Study peace on Mondays
Unity offering interfaith dialogue, healing seminars
COEUR d’ALENE — Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho is hosting a study course focused on interfaith dialogue and healing.
2016 is for all you monkeys
Xin nian kuai-le: Happy Chinese New Year, especially to you monkeys.
Local woman excited to be living kidney donor
COEUR d'ALENE — Tosh Opsal is going to save someone's life, and she's willing to give her right kidney to do it. Literally.
Coach Amos reigns over prognosticating all-stars
There’s still a game to be played — a pretty big one, we’ve heard — but the 2015-16 Coeur d’Alene Press All-Star Pigskin Prognosticators winners have already been determined.
Petrino's son signs with Vandals
High school recruits make up most of Idaho’s class of 18
Idaho football coach Paul Petrino didn’t have to look far for one member of his 2016 signing class.
THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Thursday, February 4, 2016
The season where every point mattered
It must have looked strange to the unaware in the crowd.
ITD office named Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador
Only state transportation agency to receive designation
COEUR d'ALENE — The Idaho Transportation Department’s office in Coeur d'Alene has received the National Weather Service’s Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador designation.
James L. Oliver Jr., 58
James L. Oliver Jr., 58, of Post Falls, passed away Feb. 1, 2016. He was born Nov. 29, 1957, in California.
Cedar RV Park situation escalates
City of Coeur d’Alene condemned facility’s septic system last year
COEUR d’ALENE — The yearlong saga of the Cedar Motel and RV Park’s failed septic system escalated this week after residents discovered they will all be evicted.
PREP WRESTLING: Sandpoint pins down Lake City
SANDPOINT — The visiting Lake City Timberwolves jumped out to an early advantage, but wins in 10 of the final 12 matches helped the Sandpoint Bulldogs to a 58-21 dual victory on Saturday.
William Bill Valentine Finney, 88
William “Bill” Valentine Finney was born February 14, 1927 to John “Jack” Elias Finney and Harriette Anna (Dullanty) Finney, at the family home called “Glen Eyrie” at Kidd Island Bay, Lake Coeur d’Alene. He passed away January 28, 2016 at his home in Coeur d’Alene, after a full and blessed life.
Man arrested after standoff in Coeur d'Alene
The multi-agency SWAT team arrested Brandon Kremer, 22, Post Falls, at a home on Best Avenue and Fifth Street in Coeur d'Alene following a standoff this afternoon.
Wednesday, February 3
Legals February 4, 2016
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) Case No. CV 16-755 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Caleb John Rouse A Petition to change the name of Caleb John Rouse, a minor, now residing in the City of Post Falls, State of Idaho, h as been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Caleb John Jimerson. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock a.m. on (date) 3/7/16 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 1/25/16 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /S/______________________ Deputy Clerk LEGAL 4990 JANUARY 28, 2016 FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 2016
Emily Jane Scully Hodgkins (Janet), 83
Emily Jane Scully Hodgkins (Janet) passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Jan. 29, 2016, at the North Idaho Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Janet was 83 years old.
NORTHWEST NOTES: Wednesday, February 4, 2016
Petrino, Spear to appear at
THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Wednesday, February 4, 2016
The fast finish to winter sports
Coaches often talk about building momentum heading into the postseason.
A valley full of questions
The death of a child under suspicious circumstances was the focus this week of a three-part series in The Press called Death in the Valley.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: 'Jacks top Charter, clinch No. 1 seed to districts
COEUR d’ALENE — Kelsey Auer scored 15 points to lead the St. Maries Lumberjacks past the Coeur d’Alene Charter Panthers 48-32 in the Central Idaho League finale for both schools on Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic School.
In Loving Memory of Marcia Kaye DeShazer
Born: Oct. 11, 1938, in Emmetsburg, Iowa
George Franklin Trotter, 84
George Franklin Trotter, 84, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away Jan. 27, 2016, at home. George was born Oct. 14, 1931, in Hazny, Mont., to James and Maud (Linebarger) Trotter.
Empathy versus sympathy
Sleet begins to fall on dead leaves of oak. As ice crystals hit the ground, the world comes to life with the sounds of winter.
YOUTH SPORTS: Wednesday, February 4, 2016
Gymnastics, wrestling, bowling and more
GYMNASTICS
PRESS: Positive front pages
I would like to comment on the “Death in the Valley” — 3 page story in Sunday’s Press.
Natural solutions for tendonitis
Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon, the fibrous structure that connects muscle to bone. Usually, tendonitis stems from excessive or abnormal activity that leads to chronic irritation, and it most commonly occurs in the shoulder, wrist, thumb, ankle, and elbow. The principal symptoms are pain and tenderness that are aggravated by movement of the affected area. While acute treatment for the inflamed tendon is necessary, long-term prevention must also be considered.
Need relief from head and neck pain or tension? You're not alone
Millions suffer from head and neck pain or chronic tension symptoms and have long sought after lasting relief from physicians and others without lasting success.
5A IEL BOYS BASKETBALL: Big win in rematch for Vikings
Naccarato scores 31; Kofmehl, Lynn key second-half defensive surge
COEUR d’ALENE — In a rematch of a game where the Lewiston Bengals’ bigs prevailed a little over a week ago, it was Joey Naccarato of the Coeur d’Alene Vikings that came up huge with 31 points Tuesday night.
Where's Wally?
Dog disappears days before owner returns from hospital
ROSE LAKE — Eric Ross Wiksten has been at the University of Southern California since August while recovering from an emergency liver and kidney transplant.
Bill would ensure ORV sticker funds stay local
Proposal seeks to have money returned to counties rather than distributed by state
A proposal introduced to the Idaho Legislature on Tuesday would let off-road vehicle sticker fee funds return to the county of the riders' choice rather than be distributed by the state.
TIMBERLAKE: A fitting tribute
I just wanted to say thank you to the Cd’A Press and Jason Elliott for the article in Tuesday’s sports section. Keelie Lawler and Allison Kirby are truly two special young ladies. Our community and school are very proud of those two young ladies, their ENTIRE team, Coach Miller, and Timberlake athletics. Well done Cd’A Press!
Man dies on Lookout Pass
A 61-year-old Butte, Mont., man died on Interstate 90 on snowy Lookout Pass on Monday afternoon after pulling over to perform maintenance on his semi trailer.
Super Bowl Sunday and domestic violence: Not just a coincidence
I have struggled with whether or not to publish this article as it addresses some unpleasant truths. My goal in writing these articles, in a positive manner, is to educate the community on some legal issues that can affect families, businesses and possibly the community so that people can become proactive in their situation. They are not to be misconstrued as legal advice, as that would require any lawyer to first examine the specific facts of each individual’s situation. Revisiting my goal thus governs my decision to address the issue of domestic violence. That being said, here goes.
Just show up
My 82-year-old father Tony amazes me. He is a strong, determined Italian man who just finished 35 days of radiation treatment for oral cancer at the end of 2015. Honestly, he is a true hero, as all my patients are who endure such things. He is a retired dentist of all things, with internship work done over 50 years ago at Sloan Kettering, so he knows a thing or two about oral cancer. But now he is up close and personal with it. On and off for the last 12 years, my sweet Dad has fought like a trooper for his life, and for all of his childrens' and great-grandchildrens' lives.
Stop attacking yourself, part one
We are in a strange era. In no other time of humanity, have we been so technologically advanced. We can do some truly amazing things! But with all of our knowledge or theories, all that we have, all that we stake claims to excelling in, we fail to get a hold of runaway health deterioration. Let’s examine one of the most runaway of all health conditions: autoimmune disorders.
Father's lullaby strikes a chord
Nephew David Motola (my sister Lynne’s son) and his wife, Molly, are like a lot of young parents, making a living and a life and raising a family. They live in Salt Lake City with their three darling sons, Isaac, 4, Ezra, 2, and baby Sam, just 4 months old. And like a lot of extended families we all connect in real time via Facebook, sharing photos and videos.
Records
DIVORCES FILED
VERDICT: Justice for Johnny
This is in regards to the quote by Chief Public Defender John Adams stating, “I am heartbroken that yet again Eldon has been let down by adults that should have protected him” regarding the Samuel verdict. My take on things? It is an insult to the women and gentlemen who put their lives on hold to hear this heartbreaking case and who came to a unanimous decision. If anything, I feel Mr. Adams is the adult who let Samuel down.
Donna Therese Smith-Dotts, 58
Donna Therese Smith-Dotts went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 28, 2016. Donna was born in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 8, 1957, to Melvin and Rosemarie Stevenson. She was raised in Bellwood, Ill., and graduated from Proviso West High School in 1975. Following graduation she enlisted with the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Ben Harrison in Indianapolis, Ind. Donna served in Panama City in the Canal Zone for two years where she met the love of her life, Joseph Dotts. She returned to the states and was honorably discharged from the military in March 1979. She moved with her family from Illinois to North Idaho in the summer of 1994, where she felt right at home.
BACKGROUND: Checks have holes
With the current background checks available, on one hand it’s good, on the other hand, I wonder how many people get caught in the web by some psycho who is checking them out for criminal reasons.
Addressing the 'wicked' wildfire problem
Researchers call for new partnerships between academia, government, industries
New partnerships are desperately needed to tackle the "wicked problem" of wildfires, a team of University of Idaho researchers wrote in a report.
TEACHER: Come see, learn
I would like to respond to Mr. Malvino’s response to the letters my students wrote addressing the plight of children who labor on farms with their families.
STATE PREP BOYS BASKETBALL MEDIA POLL: Wednesday, February 4, 2016
Records through Monday
VERDICT: Samuel deserves mercy
I’d like to preface all further remarks by stating that I am one thousand percent in favor of capital punishment and/or life imprisonment for perpetrators of heinous crimes. However, for every rule we humans have there are inevitable exceptions. Eldon Samuel III should be one of these exceptions.
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Trojans top Timberwolves in 5A IEL clash
POST FALLS — The Post Falls Trojans continued their march to a 5A Inland Empire League title on Tuesday at The Arena, routing the Lake City Timberwolves, 76-51.
Wiedenhoff seeks Barbieri's state house seat
COEUR d'ALENE — Fritz Wiedenhoff has announced he will challenge incumbent Rep. Vito Barbieri, R- Dalton Gardens, for the Republican nomination for Legislative District 2, seat A.
SCHOOL: Choice is critical
The right to choose the type of school I wish to attend is important to me. One reason it is important is because everyone has a different learning style. Some students enjoy going to a public school because they like the social interaction and they like to be taught daily by a teacher. They also like to be told what their schedule is every day. Then there are some kids who like to be at home to study and complete their work independently. These kids do not need to be in a very scheduled environment.
WITH causes positive ripples for veterans and kids
COEUR d'ALENE — It's been less than a year since Wellness Incentive to Health (WITH) Performance launched a pilot wellness program to serve veterans.
Order up on omega-3s
February is American Heart Month, which means that now is a great time to reflect on heart health. Omega-3 fats in particular are well known for their heart healthy benefits.
REDOUBT: Bright new arrivals
In his article “Raising serious doubts about American Redoubt,” Chris Carlson calls for “careful monitoring and serious scrutiny” of this new migration movement. It’s clear he and his tired, old progressive worldview are threatened by new arrivals.
Embracing diversity
Diversity is a hot topic these days, but for most wine consumers it never really has been all that controversial. As regular readers know trying all the different wines we have available in North Idaho is my favorite part of the adventure. From the somewhat predictable and familiar big muscular California Cabernet to the light bodied and subtle French Beaujolais, to the esoteric Carménère and Bonarda of South America, they all have their place in the wine rack. In whites, I can embrace the full butter oak bomb Chardonnays all the way to the steely Gruner Veltliners and everything in-between. Producers from the New World appellations of the US, New Zealand Australia and South America, as well as those from the Old World like France, Italy, Hungary, Spain, and even those from the Middle East will all find their way into the shop.
Tuesday, February 2
Legals February 3, 2016
T.S. No. 034891-ID Parcel No.: 066000010140 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 5/10/2016 at 10:00 AM (recognized local time), at the VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PLAZA NORTH ENTRANCE ADMIN BUILDING 451 N GOVERNMENT WAY, COUER D'ALENE, ID 83815, in the County of Kootenai, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 14, BLOCK 1, RIDGE VIEW ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK "E" OF PLATS, PAGE 191, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 2254 N RIDGEVIEW DR, POST FALLS, ID 83854, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by RODNEY A CAUDILL, A MARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 6/18/2010, recorded 6/23/2010, as Instrument No. 2270372000, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 6/1/2015 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 12/23/2015 is $129,229.01 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 12/23/2015 SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP LEGAL 4859 JANUARY 13, 20, 27, 2016 FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Cataldo couple burned
Woman found dead, man transported to Harborview Medical Center
CATALDO — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident near Cataldo that killed a woman and sent her husband to the hospital with severe burns.
Cold temperatures to keep shelter open
COEUR d’ALENE — The St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho Warming Center remained open Monday evening through tonight, but future nights will be extended as temperatures fall below 28 degrees.
IDFG may put tags up for auction
Meeting tonight on proposal to support wildlife management
Idaho Fish and Game will hold a meeting tonight to gather input on offering five additional tags for auction: one each for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, mountain goat and moose.
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Royals top Pullman Christian
LIBERTY LAKE — Sammy Hill scored 13 points and dished out 10 assists to lead North Idaho Christian to a 68-39 win over Pullman Christian in Mountain Christian League play at The HUB on Monday.
Cadets gain tech experience in CyberPatriot competition
POST FALLS — As cybersecurity threats become more prominent, so does the knowledge to guard against them and fight back when they are launched.
Teddy Joe Taylor, 80
On the evening of Jan. 29, 2016, Teddy Joe Taylor passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Critters can cue weather
Australian Aborigines, like so many Native American and indigenous cultures, find proof in nature of the intricate interconnectedness of all things. From these linkages much wisdom and information may be gained. Case in point: Groundhog Day.
Here comes the bridal show
Inland Northwest Bridal Show is Feb. 18
COEUR d'ALENE — Hearts will be aflutter on Valentine's Day, but the fluttering won't stop there.
Highway 41 trail project to start this spring
Pathway from Seltice to Mullan expected to be done in June
POST FALLS — Bicyclists and pedestrians along Highway 41 will soon find a portion of it easier going.
Death in the Valley Part Three: The space between
Last of three parts
In a letter sent to the Idaho State Police on Nov. 8, 2013, the agency was asked to launch an investigation into the death of 17-year-old Brianna Cook.
Steven Neal Olesen, 62
Steven Neal Olesen, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at the age of 62. Steve was born on Aug. 15, 1953, in Spencer, Iowa. He was the son of Jack Olesen and Marilyn Mears.
Dr. Al J. Lingg, 77
Loving husband and father, Dr. Al J. Lingg, of Moscow, Idaho, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Gritman Memorial Hospital in Moscow.
Lauri Vogel Kittredge, 59
Lauri Vogel Kittredge passed away on December 21, 2015. Lauri was born February 5, 1956 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Ellis and Sue Vogel. She attended school in Bonners Ferry before moving with her family to Coeur d’Alene in 1972 where she finished high school. Lauri received a degree in accounting from the College of Idaho in 1978 and was a practicing CPA until a few months before her death. It was a career she loved and excelled at.
Sisters in Spirit
Lawler, Kirby have been on the same court most of their lives
Not often have you been able to find Keelie Lawler or Allison Kirby on the opposite side of each other on a basketball court.
Monday, February 1
Does the groundhog see an early spring?
Weather or Not
After enduring big snows in December and below freezing temperatures for many days during this winter season, many are now asking, “when does spring get here?” Folks here in the Inland Empire have made it clear that they are ready for more sunshine and warmer days. I have to admit, I’m ready too.
Young minds think big
Nearly 200 young inventors display their creations at Invent Idaho! regional competition
COEUR d’ALENE — Eliana VanCor, a seventh-grader from Forrest Bird Charter School in Sandpoint, likes to wear her cowboy boots all year long but the hard, flat soles are not ideal for North Idaho winters.
5A IEL boys basketball race heats up
The Front Row
A couple of key matchups in 5A Inland Empire League boys basketball take place on Tuesday.
Death in the Valley Part Two: October 26, 2013
This isn’t happening. This isn’t happening,” Bethanee Cook said while a friend drove her to the emergency room at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg. “This isn’t happening.”
