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Softball, gymnastics, soccer, bowling and more

SOFTBALL

Depth of the Stars

There were two reasons Post Falls High wasn’t the popular choice to win the 5A Inland Empire League in boys basketball this season.

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Akanno suspended

Williams-Goss named WCC Player of Year

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Gonzaga junior Nigel Williams-Goss was named the West Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, and the Bulldogs’ Mark Few was selected as the Coach of the Year, league officials announced Tuesday.

Post Falls visionary Bob Templin dies

POST FALLS — When Post Falls was stagnant, Bob Templin invested in it.

Builders win case vs. Hayden

By BRIAN WALKER

Legals February 28, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV 17 -1130 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In the Matter of the Estate of: ANN M. RINER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Decedent. All persons having claims against the Decedent or the Estate are required to present their claims within FOUR (4) MONTHS after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 13th day of February 2017. /s/ ROBERT W. RINER Personal Representative c/o CUSACK LAW FIRM, PLLC 320 E. Neider Avenue, Suite 206 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 LEGAL 7088 FEB 21, 28, 2017 MAR 7, 2017

Of mice and molinators

Got a loose tooth? Hopefully you’re under 10. Leave it under your pillow and current odds are you’ll get more than $3 for it from the ol’ Molinator. El Raton. La Petite Souris.

'School House Rock Live!' continues at Kroc

Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho’s production of “School House Rock Live!” continues this week in Coeur d’Alene.

Winner's Circle to feature historian Robert Singletary

Local historian Robert Singletary will be the guest lecturer at the “Winner’s Circle” motivational meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, at North Idaho College Edminster Student Union Building Lake Coeur d’Alene Room. There is an optional breakfast available for sale in the building.

Gonzaga sees what must be corrected

Mark Few likely saw this coming – and I’ll bet he really didn’t mind it all that much.

Coeur d'Alene looks to avoid water controversy

COEUR d’ALENE — When the city of Coeur d’Alene took over water service infrastructure from a private entity, it also took on decades of controversy because some of that infrastructure was outside city limits.

The cost of broken communication

How much is a good meeting worth?

A community serving families

COEUR d’ALENE — Maria-Cristina Jenicek said healthy communities begin with healthy families.

Bye bye, bare bank blues

COEUR d’ALENE — Those empty food bank shelves didn't stay bare for long.

Scope, power level change for leading business lobby

We all know there are three branches of government — executive, legislative and judicial — and the checks and balances attached to all three.

Century mark snowfall

COEUR d'ALENE — For the fourth time in a decade, seasonal snowfall has reached the century mark.

Trump presidency still seeking shape, form, discipline

After a month in the Oval Office, it is clear Donald Trump’s presidency is like Winston Churchill’s regrettable pudding: it lacks a theme. Things may change, of course, but thus far the Trump White House is one best described as a swamp of chaos, contradiction and disarray, driven by a scattershot approach to foreign and domestic policy, one conspicuous for its leaks reflecting the rivalries for power that Shakespeare would have appreciated.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 277 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and 5:59 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

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Robert T. Moore, 92

Lake City Playhouse makes its comeback

By BETHANY BLITZ

Wine and dine for education

POST FALLS — The wine will flow Saturday, March 4 at the Post Falls Education Foundation’s annual Wine, Stein and Dine fundraiser. The event, in its 21st year, raises money for teachers in the Post Falls School District.

Dolezal still making waves

COEUR d’ALENE — Things aren’t going well for Rachel Dolezal.

Ex-teacher received $30,000 settlement

A high school teacher who resigned amid controversy in December received a check for $30,000 in January from the Coeur d’Alene School District.

Avista plans upgrades, faces gas demand hike

Avista Utilities is expecting about a half-percent annual growth in gas consumption over the next decade and about a 0.8 percent increase in peak-day use, according to a long-range growth plan filed with state regulators.

Legals February 27, 2017

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 411 The City of Athol, Kootenai County, Idaho, hereby gives notice of the adoption of Athol Ordinance No. 411, an Ordinance of the City of Athol, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, amending Athol City Code Title 6, Chapter 2, Water Use Regulations, amending definitions, clarifying regulations and duties, and authorizing fees, penalties and appeals; providing severability; providing repeal of conflicting ordinances; and providing that the ordinance be effective upon the publication of this Summary. The full text of the summarized Ordinance No. 411 is available at Athol City Hall, 30355 N. 3rd St., Athol, Idaho in the office of the City Clerk. Lori Yarbrough, City Clerk LEGAL 7124 FEB 27, 2017

One special night

POST FALLS — Carol Edstrom looked in the mirror Saturday and saw the beautiful woman she is. Her nails matched her red dress and her curled hair brushed the tops of her shoulders.

Demand for child protection services runs high

Petitions for child protection services rose dramatically in Kootenai County last year.

County takes first step toward staffing jail expansion

By BRIAN WALKER

Cd'A Charter Jazz Ensemble wins at Hampton jazz festival

MOSCOW — Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy was a winner at the 2017 University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.

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Former Vandal great

Kelowna powers past Chiefs early

SPOKANE — The Kelowna Rockets scored the first seven goals of the game and went on to beat the Spokane Chiefs 9-5 in Western Hockey League play Sunday night before 4,927 at the Spokane Arena.

Music poll reveals wide North Idaho tastes

Wow, you’re really into this thing.

New NIC center in Post Falls offers a fresh start

At 66 years old, Jerry Gafkin is poised to cross a special item off his bucket list: getting his GED.

Sales is everyone's business

Everyone is in sales. To me, job titles don’t matter; every employee must think about sales. It’s the only way any company can stay in business.

Best in a decade

Spirits were high Thursday at the Spokane Kootenai Real Estate Research Committee’s annual Real Estate Market Forum at the Spokane Convention Center. The popularity of the event was greater than anticipated as the convention center failed to prepare enough meals for those remaining to hear the keynote speaker from the Cowles family’s Real Estate Company. The developer recently purchased the former Macy’s building downtown Spokane. That and the family’s legacy Chronicle building are currently under transformation to retail with apartment additions to what is described as Spokane’s vibrant downtown core.

Tri-City takes down Chiefs

SPOKANE — Tyler Sandhu recorded a hat trick for the Tri-City Americans in a 5-1 win over the Spokane Chiefs in Western Hockey League play in front of 9,331 at the Spokane Arena on Saturday.

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Megan Brianne Larsen, 19, of Post Falls, was recently called to serve an 18-month mission to the Nevada Las Vegas Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is the daughter of Erin and Tom Buffalo of Post Falls.

Camden Place an appealing 'pocket' Post Falls neighborhood

Camden Yards is home turf for the Baltimore Orioles. Camden Place is a well-kept, centrally located neighborhood in Post Falls.

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Rosemary Fallon, 87

CAT: Do what's right

There is a monster living in the Coeur d’Alene community and someone knows who he or she is.

Post Falls bid for 3-peat comes up just short; Coeur d'Alene third

NAMPA — “It sucked.”

SCHOOLS: BNI says yes

According to Idaho Ed News, since July 2007, school districts have backfilled their budgets with more than $1 billion (that’s not a typo) in supplemental property tax levies. And in fact, Idaho property taxpayers will be asked for a record $188.8 million in voter-approved supplemental levies in 2016-2017.

Cardinal men close in on clinching East

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GOP: No mandate

Across the country Republicans claim that the massive changes happening in Obamacare, immigration policy and other areas merely reflect the will of the voters; they claim a mandate from the people. But there is no mandate. Most of the people’s votes were cast against Trump. (There is a long-ignored mandate that our representatives work together.)

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Barbara Ann Stillman, 66

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Clyde Martin, 61

Findlay Value opens this week

What for a long time was the obvious Consign Furniture building off Interstate 90 on the east side of Post Falls is now the Findlay Value location and opens Wednesday. Consign Furniture moved to Liberty Lake last summer.

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ENGAGEMENT

Only one answer for schools: Yes

Spending more doesn’t guarantee getting more out of public education.

LETTER: What ails America

I would like to reply to the Feb. 22 letter by Del Cameron.

Graydon Stanley: A full plate at NIC

On hot summer days, when he’s not working, Graydon Stanley can be found on his pontoon boat on Lake Coeur d’Alene reading a book, listening to music or just enjoying the day with his wife.

DEMOCRATS: Your friendly neighbors

I want the best for my children, my community, my state and my country. I have lived by a simple motto for my entire life: “Service before Self.” This led me to serve in the military and work in the medical field. My values led me to be a Democrat.

MISCREANTS: More like heroes

I find it interesting that Brent Regan referred to protesters as “miscreants.” Makes me wonder how he would have described the protesters of the Boston Tea Party, Women’s Suffrage Movement, Civil Rights Movement, Gay Rights Movement, and so on.

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Many people made Special Olympics event special

Redman, Barbieri discuss health care options, among other topics

ATHOL — Rep. Eric Redman guaranteed attendees at a town hall Saturday that Medicaid would not be expanded in Idaho this legislative session.

State reps come to the people

COEUR d’ALENE — Education and liquor licenses were the hot topics of Saturday's town hall meeting with Idaho Representatives Paul Amador and Luke Malek.

Perry third at nationals for NIC

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — The effort was there for North Idaho College freshman Trey Meyer in his semifinal match at 165 pounds in the NJCAA tournament at the Mid-American Center on Saturday.

SCHOOLS: Bond specifics wanted

A recent letter to the editor indicated the $35,000,000 bond for which the school district is seeking approval does not contain any detail. I went to the district’s website and there was no information there. Its contact telephone number turned out to be a fax number.

Lakeland goes 5 for 5 in finals, takes third in 4A

NAMPA — One by one, the brothers Edelblute started an impressive march to the top step of the awards stand at the state 4A wrestling tournament at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on Saturday.

Post Falls wins state play-in game

GRANGEVILLE — Jake Pfennigs totaled 18 points and 15 rebounds as the Post Falls Trojans, armed with a little extra motivation, beat the Capital Eagles of Boise 55-49 in a state 5A play-in game Saturday at Grangeville High.

Idaho striking while the iron's hot

The national spotlight doesn’t shine on University of Idaho athletics very often.

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Cooped up

By JERRY HITCHCOCK

VFW: 95th anniversary dinner a success

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 889 had its 95th Anniversary Dinner on Feb 18. The keynote speaker was Larry Riley, publisher of The Coeur d’Alene Press.

Stoker receives Eagle Scout award

Quinn Philip Stoker, 14, recently received the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Scout award during a court of honor held on his behalf.

Ready, set, quit

HAYDEN — Panhandle Health District is partnering with the Kootenai Recovery Community Center in offering a free tobacco and e-cigarette cessation course for local adults.

NIC freshman Meyer reaches semifinals

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — What a difference a few weeks of rest have made for North Idaho College freshman Trey Meyer of East Valley High in Spokane Valley.

Tight at the top

NAMPA — The state 5A wrestling tournament has unfolded just as the two-time champion Post Falls Trojans thought it might.

Charter sweeps North Idaho math competition

Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy swept the North Idaho Chapter of Math Counts competition Tuesday hosted by Idaho Society of Professional Engineers and North Idaho College.

Spelling bee winners headed to regional competition

For the region’s top young spellers, it’s study time.

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Wallace Clinton Judd, 83

District's water finally restored

By BRIAN WALKER

My view from the street

The 2016 election has divided families, friends, and country into hostile camps of warring zealous devotees and opposition unbelievers. We shout and brandish fists across a deepening, widening chasm. We’ve lost all capacity for civil, reasoned discussion or compromise. We insult “enemies” who are our family members, our friends and neighbors, our community. We become “unpatriotic," and “un-American," because of political disagreements.

Constitutional Contention

COEUR d’ALENE — A proposal asking for the U.S. Constitution amendment limiting the federal government’s spending power is heading to the Idaho Senate floor.

The best yet to come for area hoops?

That whole wait until next year idea almost came true a lot sooner than most expected for the Post Falls High girls basketball team at the state 5A basketball tournament last weekend.

Coconut oil redux

A good story is always worth retelling and when it comes to coconut oil, it really is a good story to tell. A few years ago I published a column on coconut oil thinking I was writing about something that would be informative and lack controversy. Like most things tied to health and fitness, I was completely incorrect about coconut oil being a safe topic.

Big day for Windermere giveaway

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Enter the Age of Azmodai

By KEITH COUSINS

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Thomas H. Neary, 71

Toelle attorney: Feds going for civil forfeiture

By RYAN COLLINGWOOD

The case against school bus seat belts

Within a few short weeks, the school board would like for us to approve a levy. A sizable amount of that levy is designated for use in buying buses with seat belts and retrofitting existing buses. But the real question is, “Why?”

Timberlake earns second berth to state

SPIRIT LAKE — Timberlake rallied from five points down midway through the fourth quarter, and Brayden Menti’s free throw with just over a minute to play broke a tie and lifted the Tigers to a 42-41 victory over the Priest River Spartans to earn 3A District 1’s second berth to the state tournament.

Blue salt coming to a roadway near you

COEUR d’ALENE — As early as this weekend, drivers in North Idaho could be seeing blue as ITD maintenance crews begin using a new blue salt product that could represent the next stage in the department’s efforts to improve road-clearing efforts and resulting public safety.

War of the words reaches new depths

One week ago, the American news media went to DEFCON 1, attack imminent.

BOND: Reasons for support

I am writing in support of the $35.5 million bond to be voted on in March. It is critical for the community to understand this bond does not cost most taxpayers any more money than they’re paying now. Our schools educate the future of our community, and it’s very important every student have the best possible circumstances to succeed in their education.

Mayor: Hayden up to challenges

Despite a lawsuit that has drained city resources and challenges to increase revenue, Hayden Mayor Steve Griffitts sees plenty of positives on the horizon.

SCIENCE: Much liberal noise

I read with interest your editorial “Science stymies Idaho” of Feb. 19. Your call for a little calmness and intelligent conversation by both sides of the climate change debate was spot on. However, I have yet to see or hear anything resembling calmness and intelligent discussion by the global warming fanatics since the beginning of their warming agenda back in 2006.

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Donald Lee Poorboy, 85

Remembering my friend, Jim Shepperd

Jim Shepperd was a friend of mine. His jovial antics and stories were always expected and welcomed. Knowing him for about 10 years, his friendship proved to be one of a lifetime. Of the many veterans here in North Idaho, he was well known and very popular. His dedication to the American Legion and VFW is legendary, and provided many of us with understanding of patriotism for our great nation.

MEDIA: AP and liberals

The dishonesty of the mainstream press (not the Coeur d’Alene Press) is a serious problem in the governing and safety of our country. An example is the release of a story by the AP that the government was planning to deploy the National Guard to round up illegals. This causes monumental uprising in the liberal community, but it was totally false. FAKE NEWS.

Panel kills bill banning video gambling at tribal casinos

BOISE (AP) — An Idaho House panel has killed a bill aimed at banning lucrative video gambling at tribal casinos in Idaho.

TRUMP: Is he sane?

I know that there are many opinions about Donald Trump’s effectiveness as president. So, here is my take after one month. This is what I have noticed from listening to the words from Donald Trump’s mouth and reading his Twitter comments. Donald Trump practices:

Meeting downtown's parking needs

COEUR d’ALENE — Momentum is building for a brand new parking facility that not only meets needs in downtown Coeur d’Alene, but also blends aesthetically with the historic corridor.

Safety Fest enlightens 500+ workers - for free

POST FALLS — Mike Closson Jr. brought a group of students out to the parking lot to look at a boom. He went over how to conduct a pre-shift inspection, checking for leaks in the machine, and how to navigate various control panels.

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Mary Ann (Howe) Sauer, 72

Labrador term limit bill needs a change

It’s acceptable to disagree with your elected representative.

TRUMP: Scorpion in Chief

You won the presidential election but lost the popular vote by almost three million votes. If you had an iota of compromise you would know you are a minority ruler and act accordingly picking your cabinet and in governance.

'On Shaky Ground' reading Saturday at Playhouse

What happens when a natural disaster forces four people to deal with loss, fear and disconnection?

All that rain, and no water

By BRIAN WALKER

Empire hold on late in opener

SPOKANE — Quarterback Charles Dowdell gave Spokane the lead for good with 10:10 remaining on a 25-yard touchdown run, leading the Empire past the Green Bay Blizzard 34-31 in the Empire’s Indoor Football League opener on Thursday at the Spokane Arena.

(Mostly) non-political Oscar predictions

Whatever wins at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, chances are good a certain resident of the White House won’t be happy about the speeches.

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MEDIA: Just tell the truth

Watching President Trump’s press conference yesterday brought back memories of my dealings with The Press 27 years ago. I was serving in the Idaho Legislature. The hot issue being debated in the Legislature was the Martin Luther King Day. Barry Casebolt was the editor of the Coeur d’Alene Press. He deliberately lied about my position on this issue by labeling me a racist. I have never been able to figure out his reasoning for this accusation other than the fact that I am a Conservative. To get at me, Mr. Casebolt attacked members of my family in The Press. When I confronted him, he backhandedly admitted he was out to discredit me when he said, “I guess we have egg on our face.”

New York, here they come

By DEVIN HEILMAN

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Juice by day, soup by night

COEUR d’ALENE — Tuesday evenings, after the last smoothies have blended and the final kale quesadillas have sold, Prana Juice Bar and Eatery puts soup on the menu.

DINNER: Lincoln Day alarmists

After reading this letter in its entirety, what I find most disturbing is the blatant fearmongering language used to elicit unnecessary fear amongst the attendees. Language like “significant nationwide violence,” “bullies and miscreants,” and “uniformed Post Falls police”… like really? Please show me this “significant violence” that is taking place. Certainly this is not happening locally and have not seen any violent demonstrations nationally either. Altreality much?

Final public performances of 'Living Through the Fire' March 10, 11

??????Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will present two public performances of “Living Through the Fire,” about the Big Burn of 1910.

Semitrailer driver cited for Fourth of July Pass crash

Traffic on Interstate 90 was backed up for much of the day Tuesday after a semitrailer crashed while traveling through Fourth of July Pass, east of Coeur d’Alene.

State legislators hosting town halls Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — Unlike their Republican congressional counterparts, several state lawmakers representing Kootenai County districts will meet this weekend with constituents at town hall gatherings.

SCOUTS: It's only science

In response to M. Dornquast of Post Falls… “Keep Stupidity Out?”

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 78 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24.

CLOSING: But memories live on

The Sports Cellar is closing and with it, fond memories of my family well served and cared for.

Post Falls bounces back, eliminates Coeur d'Alene

POST FALLS — The Post Falls High boys basketball team had two days to erase the sour taste of its first home loss in three seasons.

Genesis Prep romps to another district title

RATHDRUM — Once they got to work, there wasn’t much stopping the Genesis Prep Jaguars on Thursday.

Lakeland comes up short

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All-league teams

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PHOTOS: A moose visits Rathdrum

A young moose wandered into a Rathdrum neighborhood Wednesday, roaming close to houses and startling residents.

Anti-gaming bill shot down by narrow vote

The House State Affairs Committee has voted 8-7 to kill HB 127, the anti-tribal gaming bill, which sought to amend the law Idaho voters enacted by initiative in 2002 permitting tribal casinos. That law has been upheld in both state and federal courts.

Of milkweed and monarchs

Few species spark people’s wonder and passion like the monarch butterfly. With its fiery-orange and black pattern and large wingspan, the monarch is among the most recognized of insects in North America. Its life cycle is a complex marvel involving a lengthy migration completed “relay-style” by several generations in a single year. During their summer wanderings, female monarchs lay their eggs on the leaves of milkweeds — the sole food source for their striking yellow, white, and black-striped caterpillars. Milkweeds are the essential links of the chain that connect monarch breeding populations across North America.

'Snakes' plague jail toilets

By BRIAN WALKER

At College

Nicole Rozier

LIBERALS: When snowflakes melt

I had to laugh as I read Shawn Keenan’s rather angry letter in defense of her “liberalism.” I think her letter is rather revealing. Shawn rants in all caps about how she believes in human rights, how she’s “tough and tender,” and loves to serve others. She’s proud of her “unconditional love” presumably for her fellow man. And she speaks to nothing being more “courageous than compassion,” and describes her belief in “equity, empathy, goodness and love” and rejects the term “liberal snowflake.”

SCHOOLS: Seniors, say yes

The letters column has been sizzling over the past few weeks because of the additional school levy and bond issues. I am retired and obviously do not have a direct involvement with the school district. Even so, there are very good reasons why even us seniors should support these funding measures.

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Different roster, but same approach for Cardinals

With six of its seven competitors in this weekend’s NJCAA wrestling tournament being freshmen, it will be a little different when North Idaho College hits the mat in Council Bluffs, Iowa, starting on Friday morning.

CAT: Cover the cost

I would ask all readers who were horrified by this awful act to step forward and help out on something they might not have thought of. This was an awful act and I hope the person is caught. But I am asking all to possibly give a few dollars to the Alpine Animal Hospital on Best Avenue. Someone paid for this care. Was it the party that brought in the cat after finding it? Was it the hospital that attempted to save this cat? I think all of us who own and have loved pets can chip in a few dollars to cover this cost. This was very upsetting to all of us. I just ask that we chip in and help cover costs expended to help the one who covered the cost and make it good. Thank you for allowing me to ask this.

A sad, true story: Good Shepperd dies

By BRIAN WALKER

Born into this spotlight

RATHDRUM — Some kids are born to be athletes.

CRIME: Rehab does work

More than 200 current and former police chiefs, federal and state chief prosecutors, and attorneys general from all 50 states, believe crime and incarceration can be reduced through effective rehabilitation programs. They persistently lobby for prison reform.

SILENCE: Isn't golden

Where are our Congressional reps? They are missing. We have been writing, calling, and visiting their local offices without result. They will not schedule any town halls. We need our voices heard and they need to do the job they were elected to do, which is listening to their Idaho constituents, not blindly following our troubled president.

BIAS: Don't trust fact-checks

In Sunday’s issue of the Coeur d’Alene Press, the editor seemingly is discounting a letter written by Maureen Paterson questioning climate change data. The Press used FactCheck.org to support their position and referred to the organization as being nonpartisan.

PROTEST: Bullies and miscreants?

As chair of the Kootenai County Democrats, I am compelled to respond to my colleague of the Republican Central Committee. Now you know how we feel whenever we have a publicized event. You have nothing to fear from our contingent of peaceful, responsible, respectful citizens. We too have arranged for extra security at our events. You have more to fear from the same people we have concerns about as we peacefully gather and march: tough guys in suped up pickups who try to run us down in parking lots or so-called “patriots” who shout obscenities and insults.

PROMOTION: Price too high

Mr. Novak, $3.99 for 16 pages seems a little steep. You might consider dialing back your pricing a little bit. If your pamphlet wasn’t 25 cents a page, you might not have to plug it in the “Readers Write” section. That being said, I did appreciate being able to preview the bit that was allowed.

Listen to the music - and vote

The 10 best-selling singles since the mid-’50s are:

Pink shirts and kind messages

By BETHANY BLITZ

Former ITD official resigns

COEUR d'ALENE — Facing felony theft and fraud charges, Idaho Transportation Department business manager Scott Fellom has resigned.

Avian cholera claims waterfowl near Parma

Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel have confirmed avian cholera killed more than 500 ducks and geese near Parma, west of Boise in Canyon County.

Family's war on Agent Orange continues after death

Agent Orange exposure is an ongoing war still being fought. As the widow of a veteran of Vietnam, it is hard for me to feel much pride without bitterness for my husband’s sacrifice, especially on Memorial Day or Veterans Day. It was not just a war on foreign soil that claimed the life of my husband at 67 years old. It was the after effects and the battle cries here at home that kept him fighting and suffering long after his courageous service in the U.S. Army.

Violence trend on the rise

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Tough lessons learned about leather

Consumers need keen eyes and thick skin.

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Jim Shepperd, 90

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CAT: Need stronger laws

To the person(s) who did evil upon the black cat the other day: You WILL be found and punished. The state of Idaho has the following laws regarding animal abuse/cruelty, but they do not go far enough for you or people like you.

CATS: What about abortion?

Anyone who would treat a cat as you have detailed has an obvious psychologic problem. Reminds me of the kid I grew up with who enjoyed tying two cat tails together and putting them over a clothline. Yet, he got over his sadistic trends and eventually became a responsible adult. We can hope for the same for whoever is responsible in this instance.

Cardinal men, women romp

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Take hunter education now to avoid the rush

Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license.

POLITICS: Shades of McCarthy

In 1968, Eugene McCarthy, Democrat Senator from Minnesota, ran for president. He ran so strongly in the primaries that he was credited for convincing Lyndon Johnson not to run again for another term.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 67 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, and 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Oscars diversifying - barely

Soon to turn 89, the Academy Awards are starting to reflect a bit more of America. Considering more than 200 countries tune in (at least in part), Hollywood’s golden moment has a broader cultural impact than mere fodder for film buffs.

MANAGING GROWTH

By BETHANY BLITZ

School district officials address change, funding

The best way to influence change, according to former Idaho State Sen. Mary Lou Reed, is writing a letter to legislators and putting a stamp on it.

ILLEGALS: On second thought

Regarding deporting illegal aliens who have committed a felony while living in America, that made sense to me, but I didn’t think it would include a woman who had lived here 22 years and whose “crime” was using false identification so she could get a job and support herself and her daughters. No danger to us. This went far beyond anything I could support.

Talkin' shot clock, three officials

A couple of weeks ago in this space, local high school basketball coaches/administrators sounded off about the possibility of Idaho adopting a form of Washington’s RPI system to seed teams for state tournaments.

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Northern Lakes Legion team

Anchors aweigh, happy voyage home

Through the years I’ve told many stories in this column about my dear friend

Opinion: Proposed liquor license changes would be immoral and unfair

A few Idaho state legislators, including Luke Malek and Mary Souza are apparently behind trying to change the way liquor licenses are allotted by the state of Idaho. Behind this effort are lobbyists for big chain restaurants that don't want to play by the current rules. I have emailed all of our Kootenai County legislators without response, so I thought I would take it to the people.

Legals February 22, 2017

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ALPINE MEADOWS PHASE 2 DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR ALPINE MEADOWS WATER & SEWER DISTRICT KOOTENAI, IDAHO Separate sealed Bids for the ALPINE MEADOWS PHASE 2 DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT will be received by the Alpine Meadows Water and Sewer District c/o Welch Comer & Associates, Inc. located at 350 E. Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, until 2:00 p.m. (Local Time), on MARCH 9, 2017, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. All interested individuals are welcome to attend. The scope of work is generally described as follows: Base Bid: Shall consist of installation of approximately 2,200 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline within the right-of-way along Hudlow Road, service line reconnection and one booster pump at service location, and ARV installation on Grand Tour Drive. Add Alternate No. 1: Shall consist of installation of approximately 780 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline within right-of-way along Hudlow Road. Add Alternate No. 2: Shall consist of installation of approximately 440 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline within right-of-way along Hudlow Road. Add Alternate No. 3: Shall consist of tie-in to existing waterline at the end of Base Bid. Add Alternate No. 4: Shall consist of tie-in to existing waterline at the end of Add Alternate No. 1. All work shall be in accordance with the attached Contract Plans and these Contract Provisions. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: Welch, Comer & Associates, Inc., 350 E. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202 Abadan Regional Plan Center, 603 E. Second Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 Idaho AGC Online Plan Room, http://www.idahoagc.org/plan-centers/ An Electronic version of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at no cost upon a written request (sent via fax or email) to Lina Turner at lturner@welchcomer.com. Planholder's Lists and Addenda are available at http://www.welchcomer.com/bid-info/. A Bid shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope plainly marked with the Project title, name and address of Bidder, and shall be accompanied by the Bid security and other required documents. If the Bid is sent through the mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate envelope plainly marked on the outside with the notation "BID ENCLOSED". Bids delivered by facsimile machine or other electronic means will not be accepted. A pre-bid walk through is scheduled at the project site, at the corner of Grand Tour and Hudlow, on February 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. A Public Works Contractor License for the State of Idaho is required to be AWARDED this work. All bids shall contain one of the following forms of Bidder's security in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Base Bid and all add alternates, made payable to OWNER: a) Bidder's Bond executed by a surety company qualified to conduct business in the State of Idaho, b) Certified Check, c) Cashier's Check, or d) Cash. OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated this 22nd day of February, 2017 /s/ Kim Ann Erk, President LEGAL 7098 FEB 22, 2017 MAR 1, 2017

MANAGING GROWTH

By BETHANY BLITZ

Dunnagan sought on felony warrant

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Andrew James Dunnagan.

TRUMP: Failure forthcoming

Obama, slimy? The Liningers apparently think so (The Press, Feb. 15).

Game fee gets a warm reception

COEUR d'ALENE — A legislative proposal to create a new $5 charge to buy an annual adult resident hunting, fishing or trapping license in Idaho is on target with reducing depredation and increasing access.

The process worked well for Tigers

Getting to a state title game in four straight years doesn’t happen overnight.

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Virgil McAnally, 86

SCHOOLS: Yes, and yes again

As a working mom of students in the district, I am investing in my kids’ education by getting involved.

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Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 410 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

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Margaret B. Legard, 106

CAMERON: He's got game

In regard to Mr. Drummond’s comment about Steve Cameron, I respectfully disagree. I enjoy reading Steve’s column whether it’s in sports or the local section.

Health care and customer service

Recently a dear friend of mine, who has cancer and Lymphedema issues asked me to speak with another health care provider who works for a large hospital system in California, regarding her care plan. For approximately 30 minutes I navigated message machines, two people who tried to be helpful and then finally I found myself having to leave a long message on an answering machine at a Lymphedema center. All that and I never even spoke to anyone personally in that center. Now a whole week later no one has even called me back.

Having a licensed nurse on staff saves lives!

Independent and assisted living communities exist to promote a safe and vibrant environment for residents. Having a nurse on staff can save lives. Licensed nurses are trained professionals that know first-hand the importance of resident care and can assure the timely identification of acute clinical problems. Licensed nurses can optimally monitor, assess and intervene when physical and behavioral changes occur and quickly streamline medical emergencies.

Cd'A Charter Academy H.S. HONOR ROLL

The following are students who made the Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy High School Honor Roll during the 2016-17 fall semester.

All league basketball

5A ALL-INLAND EMPIRE LEAGUE

RECESS: Guys, where are you?

This week is Congressional recess or as the Congress in Washington calls it, District Work Period. This period runs from Feb. 18-23 and is the time senators and representatives should be in their home states and districts to meet with their constituents. So I’m asking when Sen. Crapo, Sen. Risch and Rep. Labrador will be holding town meetings with us here in Coeur d’Alene and North Idaho this week? This is part of their job descriptions and their obligation to their constituents. Looking forward to meeting them!

The lofty liver

Our liver is one of the most amazing organs. When you look at it, a blob of smooth, consistent, dense material, you just can’t conceive how it can do as much as it does! Science is now saying that the liver is probably directly or immediately indirectly related to every metabolic function in the body. I find that to be simply amazing! So let’s look at this vital organ.

Greatness among us

Over the last several years we have concentrated our wine and now beer dinners at Fleur de Sel in Post Falls. There are many wonderful restaurants in the area and we have worked with several of them on these events, they’ve all done a great job. Fleur de Sel though with their husband and wife ownership team of Laurent and Patricia Zirotti not only understand our goals and passions for these events they also execute so seamlessly that it makes these events what they should be…. Joyous.

SENIORS: Beware this trap

Last Thursday evening my husband and I went to a Post Falls restaurant for dinner. As we frequent this restaurant, we could not help but notice that at five or six tables there were couples age 70+ where men in business attire were trying to sell them something, and others in the background doing paperwork. We suspected this was a time share scam because this has happened to us in the past.

Cd'A school trustees to discuss levy/bond

COEUR d’ALENE — Former and current Coeur d’Alene school board members will attend two community group meetings this week to present information and answer questions about the school district’s March 14 levy and bond election.

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Robert W. Maker, 96

How mastery-based learning can boost Idaho education

Amidst Idaho’s education challenges, one promising and innovative strategy that launched this school year educates our children in engaging, personalized, and effective ways.

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Michael James Ford, 51

Knudtsen: When two wheels outshined four

COEUR d’ALENE — As the daughter of an owner of a major car dealership, Eve Knudtsen spent a lot of time riding around in shiny new Chevys. But that wasn’t always the case.

Wanted: Crapo, Risch

COEUR d'ALENE — Where in the world are U.S. Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo?

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State muscles up for fight against mussels

The battle to keep invasive zebra and quagga mussels out of Lake Coeur d’Alene and other Idaho waterways is going to be expensive — but critically important, state officials say.

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Norma Jean (Kane) Leist Baker, 92

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RED LIGHTS: Simple suggestions

This is in response to the red light runner problem here in our city and elsewhere. Start with the lights and get them synchronized. Do not let traffic get backed up; keep it moving, not backed up, burning good fuel.

SCHOOLS: Deserve our support

I am a longtime resident of Coeur d’Alene and my daughter is currently attending the third grade at Dalton Elementary. I would like to show my support for the proposed levy and bond that, without raising our taxes, would assist with the much needed modernization and expansion at her school. Both the levy and the bond are equally important to the future of our communities in equal measure. The levy will provide additional funding to ensure that our schools have access to new and innovative educational programs that will enhance the educational experience of our children. The bond will provide the necessary funding to update our school facilities to match the growth of the student body and faculty, which has grown substantially, as more families move into the Coeur d’Alene School District.

Vote for trustees like they matter

The Idaho Legislature should indeed move school board elections to November, when far more people will be inclined to participate in the selection process.

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Headache treatment from a dentist?

Do you have chronic headaches or migraines? Consider that dentists generally are more knowledgeable concerning the forces of the head and neck muscles. They are also generally more knowledgeable about how these forces relate to the nerves in the jaw, face, TMJ and teeth than other health care providers. These are forces that dentists thoroughly study in dental school and see every day in their dental practices. But recently, dentists have begun to become aware of the link between these dental forces and the symptoms of headaches, migraines, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems experienced by patients.

LIFEGUARDS: A missed priority

I really missed the sanity of having lifeguards at Coeur d’Alene waterfront last year. Independence Point was overrun with punks trying to impress the girls and I even smelled marijuana. The beach is not an ashtray or an Amsterdam coffee house.

Headed for 100 inches

The snow and rain just keeps pouring down in the Coeur d’Alene area.

SCHOOLS: Itemize or perish

I recently attended a presentation on the proposed levy and bond for the Coeur d’Alene School District. I left that presentation with more concerns than comfort.

Don't sit, be fit

We all know that exercise is important, so get your heart pumping in the spirit of American Heart Month this February. Exercise lends many benefits to the body. Exercise can boost our mood, relieve anxiety, help prevent diabetes, help prevent falls and fractures, lower blood pressure, and boost HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Furthermore, studies have shown that people who get regular exercise sleep better and report improved energy levels, memory retention, and focus.

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Charles Richard Luther, 69

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Edward Peter Jacquot, 76

Turning out their pockets

COEUR d’ALENE — An ordinance regulating pocket housing developments was repealed by the Coeur d’Alene City Council Tuesday, with plans already in the works for its replacement.

Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic: A great fit

Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. Many fibromyalgia patients suffer with back pain, neck pain, restless leg syndrome, headaches, morning stiffness, irregular sleep patterns, digestive issues and memory problems.

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Ask the Inspector…

CARRIERS: One great family

THANK YOU Ron, Jill and Johann!

Sieler sends Lumberjacks back to state

GENESEE — Jake Sieler had 17 points, eight steals and six assists, leading the St. Maries Lumberjacks past the Grangeville Bulldogs 64-36 in the 2A District 1-2 championship game on Tuesday, advancing the Lumberjacks to the state tournament starting next Thursday at Capital High in Boise.

The less obvious signs of neck problems

When it comes to neck trouble, pain is often the only signal we pay attention to, but did you know there are other symptoms and warning signs besides pain? When it comes to neck dysfunction, the signs and symptoms are quite varied. Here are some to watch out for:

Too tall a task

POST FALLS — Eleven days after rolling up 84 points on Lewiston, the Post Falls Trojans found the offensive going a lot tougher Tuesday night.

Basketball, bowling and more

AAU BASKETBALL

Legals February 21, 2017

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE an alley right-of-way within a portion of Block 4 of the Kootenai Addition to the City of Coeur d'Alene. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Melrose Properties, LLC have filed with the City Clerk, a petition to vacate that portion of the alley within Block 4 as shown on the plat of Kootenai Addition to the City of Coeur d'Alene, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book C of Plats, Page 8, records of Kootenai County, Idaho being situated in Government Lot 14, Section 11, Township 50 North, Range 5 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho, more particularly described as follow: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 6 of said plat; thence North 88º39'56" West along the northerly right-of-way line of Emma Avenue, a distance of 16.00 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Lot 7 of said plat; thence North 01º12'03" East along the easterly boundary of Lot 7 and 10 of said plat, a distance of 314.22 feet, more or less, to the northeast corner of said Lot 10; thence South 88º59'36" East along the north line of said Block 4, a distance of 16.00 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Lot 1 of said plat; thence South 01º12'03" West along the westerly boundary of Lots 1 through Lot 6, inclusive, of said plat, a distance of 314.31 feet, more or less, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 5,028 square feet, more or less. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a hearing on said petition will be held before the City Council of the City of Coeur d'Alene in the Council Chambers at the hour of 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at a meeting of said Council, when and where any person interested may be heard. The hearing will be held in a facility that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Special accommodation will be available, upon request, five (5) days prior to the hearing. For more information, contact the City Clerk at (208) 769-2231. Renata McLeod, City Clerk LEGAL 7061 FEB 14, 21, 2017

How wet can it get?

COEUR d’ALENE — The last time Kootenai County saw this kind of precipitation in February, locals were heading to the movie theaters to see the premiere of Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio.”

On a mission from gods

COEUR d’ALENE — Chaos, calamity and conflict ensue when missionaries collide on a remote island.

Police break window to arrest chase suspect

By BRIAN WALKER

Fire investigation is 'full-court press'

By BRIAN WALKER

Soup and chili cook-off Saturday at Charter Academy

Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy will hold its third annual Soup and Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25.

Please get rid of one and done

There are a lot of stupid things in sports, but it’s tough to top college basketball’s one-and-done nonsense.

Man charged with indecent exposure

By BRIAN WALKER

Cardinals top CBC

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A doughnut and a smile

Saturday morning shoppers smiled when a local church greeted them with free doughnuts at Super 1 Foods in Coeur d’Alene.

Lecture series kicks off Thursday with history of Cd'A Chamber

COEUR d’ALENE — The events, developments, and people who have shaped the history of the Coeur d’Alene area will be examined through “Inland Northwest Milestones,” a series of programs sponsored by the Museum of North Idaho and the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

Happy 59th, peace symbol

After we dropped the bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, killing and maiming hundreds of thousands of innocents for generations to come, concerns over U.S., Soviet, and British atomic weapons development reached a crescendo. Not only did fears mount over nuclear war, but also the health risks and environmental damage caused by testing. By 1958 the ongoing Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament held its first meeting in London. Among its organizers was philosopher, mathematician, and Nobel Laureate Bertrand Russell.

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Arthur Guy Randall, 91

Usdrowski leads Warriors over Tigers

HARRISON FLATS — Triston Usdrowski scored 30 points to lead the Kootenai Warriors past the Mullan Tigers 71-42 in the opening game of the 1A Division II District 1 tournament.

Security for GOP dinner increases

COEUR d’ALENE — Concerns of violent protests have the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee ramping up security at its annual Lincoln Day dinner.

$16M Long Bridge project moving up

SANDPOINT — A $16 million project to preserve the Long Bridge on U.S. Highway 95 is tracking to get underway ahead of schedule, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

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Roy Franklin Epperle, 53

Lawmaker proposes new anti-sanctuary city bill

Idaho Rep. Greg Chaney, R-Caldwell, proposed a new version of his bill to ban sanctuary cities in Idaho today, and again, the House State Affairs Committee meeting room was filled along with an overflow room with people concerned about his proposal. There are currently no sanctuary cities in Idaho/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise.

WATCH: Post Falls dam gates wide wide open

An awesome sight at North Channel Dam at Falls Park today.

Legals February 20, 2017

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO VACATE a portion of Appleway Avenue right-of-way adjoining the southwesterly boundary of Lot 4, Block 1 of the Zanetti Subdivision to the City of Coeur d'Alene. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Zanetti Brothers, Inc. have filed with the City Clerk, a petition to vacate a portion of Appleway Avenue in the City of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho located in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 , of Section 2, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4, Block one, on the plat of Zanetti Subdivision, Book K, Page 242, Records of Kootenai County; thence along the southerly boundary line of said Lot 4, N 88º54'22" W, 15.00 feet; thence N 86º55'16" W, 39.09 feet to the point of curvature of a non-tangent curve concave to the northeast, said point being the True Point of Beginning for this description; thence leaving the said boundary line, 247.94 feet along said curve, having a radius of 465.19 feet, a central angle of 30º32'15", a chord bearing of N 55º43'38" W, and a chord distance of 245.02 feet; thence N 40º27'30" W, 160.09 feet; thence N 00º14'50" E, 14.02 feet to the said southwesterly corner of said lot 4; thence along the southerly boundary line of said Lot 4, S 48º12'21" E, 410.83 feet to the True Point of Beginning, containing approximately 0.230 acres, more or less. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a hearing on said petition will be held before the City Council of the City of Coeur d'Alene in the Council Chambers at the hour of 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at a meeting of said Council, when and where any person interested may be heard. The hearing will be held in a facility that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Special accommodation will be available, upon request, five (5) days prior to the hearing. For more information, contact the City Clerk at (208) 769-2231. Renata McLeod, City Clerk LEGAL 7018 FEB 13, 20, 2017

Hats off to a top chef

COEUR d’ALENE — Anyone who's dined at Mulligan's or enjoyed a Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn banquet in the past 31 years has tasted the culinary creations of Executive Chef Gene Tillman.

Historical flooding across North Idaho and the Inland Empire

We’re now at a time of year when flooding is a concern across the Inland Northwest. On Friday, Feb. 10, ice jams along the St. Joe River at Calder quickly caused the river to rise 17 feet above normal to 17.04 feet. The flood stage is at 13 feet. The following day, the ice jam broke apart allowing the river to flow and reduce the flood threat.

Lake City High School HONOR ROLL

2016-17 Semester 1

Northwest Notes

Longtime Sandpoint soccer

Party in Tiger Town

By RYAN COLLINGWOOD

Sleepy Saturdays, and trophies

On Saturday mornings this time of year, while most of us are still wiping the sleep from our eyes, the difference between bringing home a trophy and not is being determined in similarly sleepy gymnasiums scattered throughout southwestern Idaho.

Vote today on Top 10 pop songs of the rock era

Step right up to the stage, folks, we’re taking requests.

Current, former Cd'A school trustees to discuss March election

COEUR d’ALENE — Former and current Coeur d’Alene school board members will attend two community group meetings this week to present information and answer questions about the school district’s March 14 levy and bond election.

Milestones

EDUCATION

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George Miles White, 87

SCIENCE: Truth or politics?

It was gratifying that an Idaho House panel has approved new K-12 science standards that strike key references to climate change caused by human behavior.

TRUMP: Plays blame game

Trump is blaming any future terrorist attacks on our courts and the press. Perhaps he can blame future earthquakes on the Jews (as Romans did). Blame snow storms on lizard people’s cloud seeding. Potholes on Mormon Master Masons.

TRUMP: Sounds like Otter

President Trump’s vigorous defense of Flynn and his criticism of the media for reporting illegal Flynn activities remind me of something that happened in Idaho a few years ago.

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Della Jean Kauffman, 93

Minimum drug sentences generate maximum debate

A bipartisan bill aims to strip mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses from Idaho law — an issue the Legislature gave statutory authority back in 1992 — and return all sentencing to local judges.

Cardinal men whip CCS, move into first

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Off-the-field lessons from Bill Belichick

Super Bowl LI has to be one of the greatest contests ever: What a comeback!

Flanking the fairgrounds

The news in real estate is often about the new. New developments and neighborhoods. New designs and home features.

Post Falls shakes off loss in semis, takes third

NAMPA — There’s nothing wrong with third in your first appearance at state since 2013.

Genesis Prep finishes third, earns first trophy from state

NAMPA — Sophomore guard Rachel Schroeder had 19 points and five steals as the Genesis Prep Jaguars, in their first trip to state, brought home a trophy with a 35-33 victory over the Nezperce Indians in the third-place game of the state 1A Division II girls basketball tournament Saturday at Nampa High.

COLUMN: Well done, Paul

To columnist Paul Newberry: I read your great article on Jeffrey Loria printed in the Monday, Feb. 13, Coeur d’Alene Press.

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In Loving Memory of Frank August Boisseranc

SCHOOLS: Dad says no

I am a single father of two daughters at Borah Elementary. An acquaintance of mine told me she was going to speak to the school board meeting about the horrific parking conditions at Borah. I was unable to go to the meeting, but want to support her in her message.

Repeat after 3

NAMPA — Don’t bother asking Timberlake senior Allison Kirby what the score was with 1:58 remaining, she doesn’t know.

Missing elderly couple found safe in car

COEUR d'ALENE — An elderly couple reported missing Friday night was found safe in their car Saturday morning.

Moscow earns top seed to 4A regionals

MOSCOW — Hunter Pickard scored 16 points as the Moscow Bears beat the Sandpoint Bulldogs 56-46 on Saturday night in Bear Den to capture the No. 1 seed to next week’s 4A Region 1 boys basketball tournament.

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Wilma Raye Mullikin, 61

Lake City falls in consolation final

NAMPA — It’s tough to win when you shoot 28 percent from the field in a game.

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Roger Jack Fletcher, 74

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Ricky Lee Barrett, 55

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Gary Eugene Kislig, 81

Chiefs fall again at Tri-City

KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Spokane Chiefs gave up three third-period goals — all on the power play — and lost 5-1 to the Tri-City Americans in Western Hockey League play Saturday night before 5,562 at Toyota Center.

Community Thanks

THANKS: For ‘Going Wild’ for Family Promise!

Carol Price: A servant's heart

COEUR d'ALENE — Carol Price became aware of her heart for serving others when she was a 15-year-old growing up in Pennsylvania.

DOGS: Obey leash laws

Thankfully most abide by the law and ordinance that is in place and leash their dogs in City Park and surrounding parks. But there are still those dog owners who blatantly break the law and disobey all of the “posted” signs around the park and at both entrances of the playground area forbidding dogs to even be near the playground.

TEACHERS: Sex with students

Over the past 25 years an increasing number of women teachers have been having sex with male students ranging in age from 17 to as young as 9 years old. School administrators and the legal system have been trying to combat this with little or no success. Recently, it has been suggested that authorities need to get tough with teachers who violate this prohibition by giving harsher penalties including long prison sentences.

It is about more than money

We all know buying one of the few existing houses on the market is competitive and as our latest statistics reveal anything priced below $300,000 really has the seller in the driver’s seat. Understanding that and the fact your offer is likely to be one of several make sure your agent is asking the right questions to determine the seller’s motivation.

Man sentenced for possessing marijuana plants, bombs

COEUR d'ALENE — Michael J. Elliot was sentenced to four years in prison Monday for possessing 32 marijuana plants and pipe bombs at his Hauser home.

Lancaster Market now open

The new Lancaster Market opened last week in the southwest corner of Highway 95 and Lancaster Road. Owned by Dan Duvall, it includes a convenience store, a San Francisco Sourdough Eatery and 12 Conoco gas pumps and separate diesel pumps.

Cd'A schools thrilled with new books

Sheila Fuchs, library manager at Dalton Gardens Elementary School, has been raving all week about her new books.

Quilts for the courageous

COEUR d’ALENE — Lumps caught in throats as Quilts of Valor North Idaho coordinator Jerene Kindley gently placed a handmade quilt on World War II veteran Roy Wargie.

Cat abuse reward nears $12K

By BRIAN WALKER

Car raffle to benefit schools

Students at some area high schools will be selling raffle tickets for a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta donated by Post Falls Volkswagen to benefit their school activities.

Lethal flu season slams Idaho

Flu kills, and this year in Idaho, it’s particularly deadly.

Rucker pleads not guilty

COEUR d'ALENE — Shane R. Rucker pleaded not guilty Friday in U.S. District Court to the arson of a Bonners Ferry church.

Souza school board bill created

Sen. Mary Souza, R-Coeur d’Alene, had a bill written to increase voter turnout in school board trustee elections.

Play before you buy

COEUR d’ALENE — The creator of the fantasy role-playing game "Archaic Realm" is inviting the community to play his newest game at a play-test event Monday.

Bucket list your way to fitness

It is 2017 and you have not started a bucket list — and if you have, it needs to be dusted off and shaken up. Many people really want to get healthier and a fun way to get started on this is to take a bucket list approach.

Rising flames

COEUR d'ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department saw an increase in incidents in 2016, according to a report issued Friday.  

Man sentenced for injury to child

COEUR d'ALENE — A former Lake City High School student body president may be going to prison.

Cd'A High School HONOR ROLL

2016-17 Semester 1

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Lutefisk, lefse lunch scheduled

POST FALLS — The annual lutefisk and lefse lunch organized by the Sons of Norway will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William.

Yikes! Mumps arrive in N. Idaho

The mumps are here, and if the disease spreads, it could disrupt the school year for unvaccinated children.

Post Falls can't hold on vs. Eagle

NAMPA — That whole wait ’til next year thing almost happened sooner than later.

Back in a familiar place

MIDDLETON — No directions needed for these Timberlake Tigers.

Lake City gets ball inside, eliminates Kuna

NAMPA — The message was simple from Lake City girls basketball coach Bryan Kelly after Friday’s opening round loss to Centennial in the state 5A tournament.

Murekatete shines, but Genesis Prep falls in semis

NAMPA — Bella Murekatete had another monster game for Genesis Prep, but the Jaguars came up short in a 66-51 loss to Salmon River in the semifinals of the state 1A Division II girls basketball tournament Friday afternoon at Nampa High.

Mallet a Master in the making

Injuries happen during the course of a long season.

Post Falls, Lewiston advance to title game

POST FALLS — Leading by six points at halftime, the top-seeded Post Falls Trojans shut out the fourth-seeded Lake City Timberwolves in the third quarter en route to a 63-48 victory in the first round of the 5A Region 1 boys basketball tournament Friday night at The Arena.

Considering copper

Watch cable TV for very long these days (or even infomercials on the networks on weekends) and you’re bound to see some type of copper-infused product meant to aid in pain prevention or reduced arthritic inflammation.

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Sheriff's Loghgg

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 71 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

Bill would raise Idaho's smoking age from 18 to 21

An Idaho senator says the state should raise its smoking age from 18 to 21.

WATCH: Long-range snow forecast

Could this winter be a preview of even colder and snowier winters to come?

CAT: Act of evil

I’m sitting here reading the paper and cannot stop the tears running down my face. I cannot believe we have individual(s) who live in our community that are this cruel. That cat did nothing to deserve this. Animals give us unconditional love and don’t judge. I hope whoever is responsible for this is caught and punished to the full extent of the law and then put on a busy intersection with a sign stating what they did! I guess we do have people in our beautiful community who are just pure evil.

Can you pinpoint downtown Cd'A?

Yep, it’s a strange time to be thinking of tourist season — considering we’ve had maybe a half-dozen sunny days since last September.

CAT: Photo too much

I am so angry and disappointed that you chose to post a picture of the cat that was brutally tortured. Rather, how about a story to find out who did this horrendous act? Talk to neighbors and investigate. There is obviously a very sick individual(s) out there. Use common sense and a little empathy when placing photos of how they can affect a person and their senses.

SCHOOLS: A student's support

Although I’m not old enough to vote yet, I would like to encourage those of you who can to vote for the 2017 Coeur d’Alene School District Supplemental Levy. As a student of Lake City High School, I have directly benefited from the previous levies. One focus has been to reduce class sizes. At Lake City, the need for this was in the science department, and I am currently in a biology class that only has 15 students. In a class this size, students are able to participate more. During class discussions everyone is able to talk and ask questions of the teacher to make sure they understand the material. Also, with a class this size we are able to cover the basic material quicker which leaves time to go more in depth about the topics we are learning and interested in.

Could be wettest February

Sounds like a symphony of rainsticks out there.

CAMERON: A reader writes

Has anyone else heard enough from Steve Cameron?

BEYONCE: Beyond bad taste

I don’t usually watch the Grammy Awards show, because it has relegated itself to unclothed women. I find that the country music awards show has a little more class. However, with that being said, my husband turned the television on and selected the Grammy Award show. I enjoyed some of the music and suddenly Beyoncé was “front and center.” I was absolutely appalled and offended on so many levels. If I want to see a pregnant woman’s body, I will work in obstetrics. Please, a naked pregnant woman is only beautiful to her spouse; otherwise, is profoundly ugly — better clothed. What truly offended me, as a Catholic woman, was the replication of the appearance of the Virgin Mary with halos surrounding Beyoncé’s head and the heads of the other women on stage. This is blasphemous! What is society doing! We have become such a classless society with very little morals and values. We, as a society, have fallen so low, that all we can do is look up. How sad.

Be aware and beat those blues

POST FALLS — The rain poured from the dark gray mid-February sky during Dr. Michael Meza's depression seminar in Garden Plaza Thursday.

9/11-inspired play has Cd'A connection

By DEVIN HEILMAN

CAT: Cruelty is shocking

I just saw the front page of the paper with a picture of a beautiful animal, covered in diesel fuel. I cannot bring myself to read the article and the sad details. I am saddened and sick that we have such cruel, cold-hearted people living in our beautiful community. Who does that? What kind of a person can be so cruel, so sick in their thoughts, so hateful? It’s shocking.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 88 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, and 5:59 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16.

EDUCATION: Choice is good

In the recent “DeVos Confirmation Leads to Questions, Educated Guesses” article, many notable individuals voice their protest of DeVos’ approval as education secretary. What these people fail to consider is the honorable position DeVos stands for: school choice. When protesters assert that supporting private and charter schools harms children, they ignore the benefits of such high academics as well as the hazards of federalized education. It is well-known that charter and private schools produce very well educated scholars. If we want the best for our children, should we not have the choice of how they are educated, instead of allowing a corrupt system to indoctrinate them?

SCHOOLS: An inside view

With the vote on our local school Bond and Levy coming up in a month, I did not want the assertions made in Jim Hollingsworth’s recent letter to go unanswered.

Tyler Wilson: 'Lego Batman' a blast for all ages

After an uneven finale to Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy and the horrendous one-two punch of last year’s “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Suicide Squad,” DC’s most consistent superhero performer looked to be spiraling back to cinematic purgatory (it was there once before after 1997’s rubber nipple-laden “Batman & Robin”).

Planting seeds at Sorensen

Nathan Edmonds and Wyatt Matthews teamed up Thursday to paint the ultimate carrot-mato stand.

Rathdrum on the Rise

RATHDRUM — Residents will be hiking on city-owned Rathdrum Mountain property as early as this fall.

CAT: Citizens, unite

It made me sick, and angry, to see the front-page photo of the poor cat who was so badly abused! May his little soul rest in peace.

Cat not alone in being tortured

It’s pretty clear that someone out there, maybe just down the street from you, put a noose around a cat’s neck and dunked it in diesel oil.

Skullduggery and gold-digging on the high seas

The legendary swashbucklers from Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novel “Treasure Island” will sail onto the stage again tonight at Post Falls High School.

CAT: Karma is coming

“Mean-spirited”? I’d say that the piece of %@$# that could do that to a defenseless creature is more than mean-spirited! I’d say that whoever did such a heinous, disgusting act of cruelty and violence is more than “mean-spirited!” Let’s call a spade a spade and feces…feces!

SCOUTS: Keep stupidity out

In response to Mr. Glen Inlow’s letter Feb. 15, “SCOUTS: Keep gays out:”

SCHOOLS: Reasons for yes

Tuesday, March 14, is a very important day for us in Coeur d’Alene. This upcoming vote to determine if we’re going to support the renewal of the Maintenance and Operations Levy and the Construction Bond for the Coeur d’Alene School District. For both items, we have the opportunity to vote “yes” twice without raising our tax rates.

INSURANCE: Frustrated patient

I am 62, retired and privately insured by Blue Cross of Idaho. This year I changed plans within Blue Cross (BC) due to the exorbitant increase in premium. My new plan restricts me to the Kootenai Care Network (KCN) panel of providers. My doctor works for Prairie Family Medicine. Last year the clinic was approved as BC providers. This year they need to apply to KCN to become a panel provider.

Reward money in cat abuse case soars

By BRIAN WALKER

TRUMP: Targeting terrorists

Rodney Joki presented an open letter to Pres. Trump wondering why he excluded Egypt and Saudi Arabia from his list of dangerous Islamic states. Obviously I’m not a spokesman for Pres. Trump, but I would like to help Mr. Joki in any way I can.

Woman accused of embezzling $14K from memorial fund

SPOKANE — A Cheney woman was arrested for allegedly embezzling $14,000 from a memorial fund for the families of two men killed in a Lake Coeur d'Alene boating accident.

COUNTY: Fairgrounds a target

Let’s get this straight… Brannon has something personal against the Fair Board, nothing new there. Lifetime politicians often settle into trying to rule their own corrupt world.

State bestows honor on Sgt. Greg Moore

COEUR d’ALENE — Sgt. Greg Moore is receiving the Idaho Medal of Honor posthumously.

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Betty Jeanette McNally (Mooser), 93

Church arson suspect indicted

BONNERS FERRY — A Bonners Ferry man was indicted Thursday in connection with a 2016 fire which destroyed St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Timberlake starts strong, buries Teton in opener

MIDDLETON — Once the defending state 3A champion Timberlake girls basketball team stepped on the throttle in Thursday’s state tournament opener, there was no stopping the Tigers, in a 67-16 win over Teton.

Kelsey Auer leads St. Maries to OT win

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Lake City suffers second-half blues

NAMPA — In a tale of two halves, it was the second that will leave the Lake City Timberwolves fighting for the right to keep their trophy hopes alive later today at the Ford Idaho Center.

Kempton brings her 'Mel game'

NAMPA — There’s been times when Post Falls High girls basketball coach Marc Allert has told his junior post, sometimes we just need a “Mel game.”

Weekend TV/Radio

Friday

Vahey leads Lakeland to win over Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Dylan Vahey hit three 3-pointers en route to an 18-point, eight-rebound night, leading the Hawks past the Bulldogs 53-46 in a 4A Inland Empire League boys hoops clash Thursday night at Les Rogers Court.

Legals February 16, 2017

City of Athol Quarterly Financial Statement YTD 1st Quarter Ended December 31, 2016 % Oct - Dec 2016 Budget of Budget REVENUES: General Fund Property Tax $1,206.65 $40,475.00 2.98% State Liquor Fund $5,372.00 $26,000.00 20.66% State Rev Sharing $7,203.29 $26,000.00 27.70% State Sales Tax $3,270.82 $11,000.00 29.73% Other Revenues $1,014.79 $27,915.00 - 3.64% $16,037.97 $131,390.00 12.21% Street/Highway Fund Highway User Fund $8,151.03 $30,300.00 26.90% County Hwy to Cities $164.65 $35,000.00 0.47% Property Tax $1,809.95 $75,169.00 2.41% Other Revenues $207.31 $75.00 276.41% $10,332.94 $140,544.00 7.35% Water Fund Metered/Hauled $15,877.47 $68,250.00 23.26% Franchise Fees $5,093.69 $21,500.00 23.69% Other Revenues $1,518.55 $10,250.00 14.82% $22,489.71 $100,000.00 22.49% Total Revenue $48,860.62 $371,934.00 13.14% EXPENSES: General Fund Payroll & Benefits $12,761.20 $55,255.00 23.10% Operating Expenses $5,488.72 $34,589.00 15.87% Professional Fees $7,360.93 $26,107.00 28.20% Other Expenses $4,939.13 $15,439.00 31.99% $30,549.98 $131,390.00 23.25% Street/Highway Fund Payroll & Benefits $11,844.64 $54,054.00 21.91% Operating Expenses $5,070.22 $28,637.50 17.70% Professional Fees $5,426.75 $25,946.00 20.92% Other Expenses $162.23 $21,906.50 0.74% $22,503.84 $130,544.00 17.24% Water Fund Payroll & Benefits $11,887.13 $54,054.00 21.99% Operating Expenses $9,434.48 $28,456.00 33.15% Professional Fees $5,426.77 $25,780.00 21.05% Other Expenses $7,897.23 $56,710.00 13.93% $34,645.61 $165,000.00 21.00% Total Expenditures $87,699.43 $426,934.00 20.54% Citizens are invited to inspect the detailed supporting records of the above financial statement. Clerk/Treasurer- Lori Yarbrough Mayor- Bob Wachter LEGAL 7072 FEB 16, 2017

And the fastest growing religion is...

After a series of columns describing minority religions, questions naturally arise: Where are man’s spiritual leanings headed? Which religion is experiencing the most growth? Are we becoming more, or less, religious? Not long ago, popular American thought was that churches were struggling to attract or keep adherents, that secularism was the wave of the future.

Groups celebrate day with trail project

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests partnered with the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and the National Forest Foundation to complete the final stretch of the Scotchman Peak Trail (Forest Service Trail No. 65) reroute.

Cd'A public schools offering inside look at proposed bond projects

The Coeur d'Alene School District is encouraging community members to tour the four schools listed in the school district's $35 million construction bond proposal.

Work in streets now cuts both ways in Post Falls

By BRIAN WALKER

Cardinal men stay on top

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Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 423 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, and 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Temporary science standards proposal passes

By BETHANY BLITZ

State girls basketball team capsules

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Poaching hotline now goes through ISP

Callers to Idaho’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline should not be alarmed when Idaho State Police answers the phone.

Helping teens handle tragedy

“We need lots of butterflies in this world.”

Bowling scores

To scan or not to scan; better ask your doctor

Imagine a medical procedure that costs less than $200, is painless and can tell if you have a tumor anywhere in your body, or a possible deadly swelling, narrowing or other internal abnormality.

De-annexation dismissed

COEUR d'ALENE — The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office and jail will remain within Coeur d'Alene city limits.

Lakeside tops Mullan to force coin flip on Friday

PLUMMER — Alex Pakootas had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lakeside Knights past the visiting Mullan Tigers 61-36 in a North Star League game at Ron Miller Court.

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Scott Michael ‘Scottie’ Lee, 24

Wait 'til this year

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The last loving act

POST FALLS — Standing near a rainbow mural in the TAILS Foundation Inc. Thrift Store and Community Center, Tara Myers held a framed photograph close to her heart.

PAC endorses school levies, bonds

The Balance North Idaho Political Action Committee’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland school districts’ bonds and levies.

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SENTENCINGS

Trapping demonstrations and fur auction Saturday in Cd'A

The Intermountain Fur Harvesters Association will be holding trapper education demonstrations and a fur auction on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Panhandle Region office, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Cat abuse sparks outrage

By BRIAN WALKER

RV park grant pause continues

By BRIAN WALKER

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Brenda Weiler Fettig Whitlow, 62

Girls hoops thriving in North Idaho

There has been the occasional year — last year being the most recent example —when no 5A boys teams from District 1 qualified for the state high school basketball tournament.

Back to work?

Hash oil-making chiropractor seeks to regain license

COEUR d'ALENE - After serving a prison term, a former Coeur d'Alene chiropractor is suing the Idaho Board of Chiropractic Physicians in an effort to regain his license.

FOOD: A modest proposal

I think I’ve found the perfect solution for getting more food in the food banks (see Bare Bank Blues, Feb. 4 Press). Those of us who hesitate about spending an outrageous amount for a food item and continually see the price increase every time we shop: JUST STOP BUYING. That way the big suppliers and stores will have more to give to the food banks, less it goes to waste. (Don’t forget, they write this off their taxes.)

OBAMA: Jabs hit paydirt

Joe Gore’s short but very sweet letter said it all! Stating where Obama can pick up his Legacy at Subaru — if they have any left!

ANGEL: On to bigger things

The Hospice Thrift Store lost an angel recently. Alice Bundy was one of the tireless volunteers who worked there and made my weekly trip in all the more fun. She was always so kind and helpful to everyone. She will be greatly missed by her coworkers and customers. I remember talking with her at different times and saying “Alice, what are you doing here? You don’t look like you feel very well today.” And she would reply “No, I don’t, but I wouldn’t feel any better at home and at least here I might get some sympathy.”

Is your bite off?

A patient’s tooth can become uncomfortable after the dentist cements a crown onto it. The patient may think that root canal treatment is needed; and if something is not done, that may be the treatment needed. After a short exam by another dentist, the patient is found to be biting on the new crown too heavily. After adjusting the bite on the crown, the pain is gone. And the tooth remains pain free for years afterward.

Crime task force seeking Matthew E. Jones

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Matthew Emmett Jones.

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Penelope Agee Robson, 98

SCHOOLS: Yes to levy, bond

Coeur d’Alene is the most amazing place to raise a family. It is a small town where you run into your kids’ teachers at the gym, the park, at local restaurants, the grocery store, and our local beaches. They choose to live in this wonderful place and work with our kids to help them become incredible people.

IMMIGRATION: Proposed solution

America is crowded.

Lumberjack girls' long wait is over

It didn’t happen right away for the St. Maries High girls basketball team.

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DIVORCES FILED

How to pick a competent home inspector

Home inspectors are not created equal. As with any profession — medicine, mechanics, teaching, parenting, you name it — some practitioners inevitably outshine others. With fledgling industries such as home inspection, the disparity is all the more glaring. Here are some tips for hiring home inspectors.

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Freshmen lead Timberlake to IML title

BONNERS FERRY — The Timberlake Tigers got three big wins in a row — all from freshmen — and beat the Bonners Ferry Badgers 54-30 on Tuesday night to capture their first outright Intermountain League wrestling title since 2006.

Bulging disc, now what?

If you or your family members have been struggling with little or no relief from pain, then ask yourself the following questions.

Gaming challenge simmers

Tyrel Stevenson’s default setting is worry.

Making progress when 'business' is slumping

North Idaho College’s enrollment plummeted after the recession, and it isn’t roaring back. NIC has lost more than a quarter of its full-time enrollment since 2011.

Gridlock in the heart

Cardiovascular disease is a growing concern. When educational classes are given, it focuses on the “Big 3” — obesity, exercise, and eating fat and salt-free diet. However, heart disease is much more than that. It can be likened to a very busy freeway, fast or slow traffic, hectic, gridlock.

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RECYCLE: Start now

I am writing the letter to inform and make aware of the lack of recycling in our community from a student perspective. I’m a junior at Coeur d’Alene High School who is concerned about our environment and the deficiency with the recycling of our garbage.

Community auction, dinner to support PFHS graduation event

POST FALLS — Post Falls High senior parents, in partnership with the community, will hold a dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 25, to support a safe graduation party.

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Michael D. ‘Mike’ Pratt, 75

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SCHOOLS: Vote for community

I am supporting the Coeur d’Alene School District’s March 14th Levy and Bond because neither will raise my tax rate. Soon, the previous Levy and Bond will expire, and these will take their place and provide a continuum of support for our Coeur d’Alene schools.

Souza seeks to revamp school trustee elections

By BETHANY BLITZ

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Jean E. Pistorius, 83

Simple, do any where, relaxation techniques

Winter is often long and challenging here in the great northwest but everyone keeps their sanity by heading outside for lots of winter activities. I love it, there is no better life. Along with the fun of all of that, however;is the fact that we often over schedule ourselves and we end up needing simple ways to take care of ourselves.

Cleaning tile grout

If your tile grout is dirty and stained but still sound, consider whitening the grimy grout with colorant. It's an easy, inexpensive four-step process by DAP Kwik Seal Grout Recolor Kit.

MUSICAL: Catch it if you can

Sunday I had the JOY of watching great entertainment. The Play — Musical “Catch Me If You Can” at the Kroc Center was magical!

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Harold W. Markie, 94

The future of figure skating on display

Sunday afternoon I had the pleasure of serving as a faux judge for the Lake City Figure Skating Funtastic Exhibition. My friend

OBAMA: No love here

Marvin George Miller, Steve Novak, Rick Linscott make me proud to have fought for America against terrorism and liberals (home grown terrorists). Betsy Rosenberg (a Jewish descendant) praises the Muslim Obama and her native past descendants (who would turn over in their grave) at her love affair with the traitor, slimy, anti-American leftist Obama.

Fruit of Bloom: Part 2

Last week, as starting my approach to fruit tree pruning, I mentioned I would do it in mini-series.

TERRORISTS: A serious question

Since 11 of the 13 Islamic terrorists who destroyed the Twin Towers and attempted to destroy the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001 were nationals of Saudi Arabia, and two were Egyptian citizens, I have an open question for “so-called” President Trump. Why, Sir, are not Saudi Arabia and Egypt on your list of dangerous Islamic states that might try to infiltrate terrorists into our Republic?

Ron Hotchkiss: Ex-cop with really cool cars

COEUR d’ALENE — It was a contentious time in Coeur d’Alene.

Community support strong for Hospice fundraiser

HAYDEN — Snow and ice didn’t dampen the community’s support for Hospice of North Idaho.

SCOUTS: Keep gays out

This letter is in response to the editorial given in the Feb. 3 paper entitled “Chivalry marches forward.” This editorial gave an extremely disgusting false narrative concerning the Boy Scouts allowing those of the LGBT community within their organization.

SCHOOLS: Show your support

As a mom of two girls attending schools in the Coeur d’Alene School District, I am so grateful for what the schools do everyday. As a teacher, I am proud to work alongside such dedicated educators.

Considering a nursing career in memory care

Nursing offers many choices, one choice that may be overlooked is a career working with older adults with cognitive impairment in a Memory Care community.

CDA: Answers the call

Less than one hour after leaving a voice message for the Coeur d’Alene street department, a supervisor in a pickup truck and a plow with driver arrived to push very large ice berms away from and eliminate a pond that had developed in the street in front of the Cumberland Meadows mailbox kiosk that were hindering residents’ access to mail. Nowhere else in America would you receive such quick service from a city street department!

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Richard ‘Dick’ Barton, 77

Lake City routs Lakeland

COEUR d’ALENE — Trailing by one point after one quarter, Lake City outscored Lakeland 58-16 the rest of the way en route to a 76-35 victory on senior night at Lake City.

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Charles William Hoover III, 46

The 'No Thank You Bite:' Should caregivers use this tactic?

The “No Thank You Bite” is a term used to describe the practice caregivers use with young children to take one bite of a food before they allow children to not eat a food. This practice is commonly seen in parents who have children who are thought to be picky eaters or who have food neophobia. Food neophobia is defined as a fear of trying new foods whereas picky eating is the refusal to eat new or even familiar foods.

Cat endures severe abuse, dies

COEUR d'ALENE — With a noose around its neck, a cat was dunked in diesel oil by some mean-spirited person.

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W. Reid Walker, 89

A live and shop building proposal

The city of Coeur d’Alene will consider designs for a new apartment complex that connects to WinCo on West Appleway Avenue.

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The good and the bad

Idaho has some of the tightest state controls on liquor in the Union. The inability of a popular local restaurant to secure a full liquor license, which includes wine beer and spirits, has gotten much press and reaction from our community. Clearly the restrictions on the number of these full licenses and their ties to population count could use some updating, but there are other parts of our state liquor laws that are well thought out and protective of small business. Like most things in life there are the good parts of our laws and the bad parts, much of this judgment depends on perspective but the larger and more difficult issue is do they warrant changes and how do you get at changes that are needed while keeping the good parts intact.

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Kenneth Allen Frejlach, 79

Final Idaho prep boys basketball media poll

Bowling, soccer, gymnastics and more

BOWLING

Science stymies Idaho

In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot has happened scientifically since 2001.

Legals February 14, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE Registered/ Legal lien Holders: KATHRYN FENLEY 4624 WILLIAMS VALLEY RD CLAYTON, WA 99110 IDAHO TITLE LOANS 30 E APPLEWAY AVE COEUR D' ALENE, ID 83814 THAT ON THE 17TH OF FEBRUARY, 2017, AT 2:00 PM, THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3818 SCHREIBER WAY,COEUR D'ALENE,KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AT THE TIME OF THE SALE, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WHICH IS LOCATED AT AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: YEAR: 2005 MAKE: CHEVY MODEL: IMPALA VIN: 2G1WH52K759280875 STORED AT: SCHAFFERS TOWING, 625 W DALTON AVE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815 LIEN AMOUNT: $2,225.00 TOWING & STORAGE CHARGES THIS SALE WILL BE MADE TO SATISFY LIENS, WHICH WERE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF TOWING AND STORAGEOF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE. MINIMUM IS THE LIEN AMOUNT. SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3818 SCHREIBER WAY, COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO, 83815 UNTIL 2:00 PM, ON THE 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THAT TIME AND THE HIGHEST BIDDER NOTIFIED. DATED THIS 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 AGENCY: COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3818 SCHREIBER WAY COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815 CITY: COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO BY: SM SUPPORT SERVICES LEGAL 6990 FEB 7, 14, 2017

RV park project in limbo

By BRIAN WALKER

Cruising around the sports universe

Notes and quotes while feeling amazed that it’s Valentine’s Day, and baseball is already upon us.

'67 high school reunion blues

Alien abductions peak in the month of July. Is it a coincidence that is also the most popular month for high school reunions? I don’t think so.

Chiefs rally over Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia — Keanu Yamamoto and Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored in the third period, both on power plays, as the Spokane Chiefs rallied for two goals in the final period and beat the Prince George Cougars 4-3 on Monday in Western Hockey League play before 4,442 at CN Centre.

Driver identified in July 30 boat crash

Several survivors of last summer’s deadly boat crash on Lake Coeur d’Alene are accused of lying to investigators about who was driving the boat they were in.

My cynic valentine

It was Feb. 13, 2013, a Wednesday. Nothing like waking up the day before Valentine’s Day to see a rather unromantic note from my lover, published for the world to see in editorial form. News flash: My writer husband hates Valentine’s Day and the inflated prices that go with it. Thus he encouraged other men to oblige its call only begrudgingly.

WSU professor to examine 'Crazy Politics'

COEUR d’ALENE — A lecture by a Washington State University professor will explore how American politics has become an arena for suspicious and angry minds.

Flood threat flushed away

By BRIAN WALKER

Tigers rally past Badgers

BONNERS FERRY — Brayden Menti hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38 second left and Timberlake hit 4 of 5 free throws down the stretch to beat the Bonners Ferry Badgers in Intermountain League play on Monday night.

A close look at the schools

The Coeur d’Alene Education Partnership will present the fifth annual State of the District Community Forum, in partnership with Coeur d’Alene School District 271. The event is 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Community Room of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave. Parents, teachers, students, and community members are invited to attend.

Kids' valentines hit the mark

Kindergarten students from Noah’s Ark Learning Center spread the love Monday by bringing handmade valentines to the residents at Bestland Independent Senior Living.

Driven to win

SPIRIT LAKE — The Timberlake Tigers high school girls basketball team is a tight group of talented players.

Bob D. Wilkerson, 81 (The Light of our Life)

Bob Dean Wilkerson, 81 (the Light of Our Life)

The Mardi Gras queen of Coeur d'Alene

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 117 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

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DIVORCES FILED

Idaho Politics Weekly: Impact of Sharia Law

Idaho State Rep. Eric Redman, R-Athol, has introduced House Bill 94 this year. It is a follow-up to a similar measure he introduced last year designed to limit the applicability of foreign law in Idaho.

Cardinals qualify seven of a possible 10 to nationals

COOS BAY, Ore. — In the past, a top-three finish at the national-qualifying tournament would have guaranteed a North Idaho College wrestler a trip to nationals.

Legislators considering wholesale changes to 'quota-system' licenses

Depending on how you’re faring financially, it’s either a godsend or a nightmare.

Dead coyotes left on UI sorority porches

Three dead coyotes were found placed on the front porches of University of Idaho sororities early Friday morning, echoing an identical incident that took place Jan. 20. Like the previous incident, the recent animal dumps took place in either late night or early morning, as they were found on Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Phi properties between 1:22 a.m. and 4:22 a.m. Moscow Police Chief James Fry said there is a year-round hunting season on coyotes and all of the animals had been shot. The matter remains an active investigation/

Panel rejects anti-fireworks legislation

An Idaho House committee voted down legislation Monday to ban the sale of illegal aerial fireworks in Idaho – even though they’re illegal to use in the state, under current law, if people sign an affidavit saying they’ll be shooting them off elsewhere they can be sold in-state, and two southwestern Idaho sales outlets do big business under that clause.

WATCH: Ice jam patrol on the St. Joe

Ice chunks on the St. Joe River continue to jam the waterway between Calder and St. Maries.

Legals February 13, 2017

Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Idaho Code Section 63-1311A, by the City of Athol, Idaho, that the City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on February 21, 2017, at the Athol City Hall, 30355 Third Street, Athol, Idaho, to consider public comment regarding the institution of new or increased Municipal fees and the reduction and discontinuation of other fees; specifically regarding Water Fees, Community Development Fees, Rental Fees, and Parks Fees. Information about the proposed rates and changes may be obtained from City Clerk at Athol City Hall during regular office hours (8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Thursday and Fridays 8:30am- 12:00pm) and on the City's website at http://www.cityofathol.us/government/ Lori Yarbrough City Clerk/Treasurer LEGAL 6992 FEB 6, 13, 2017

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Here is this week's list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff's office:

Meet Mr. Showbiz

When Ol' Blue Eyes made a suggestion to a musician, that musician listened.

A look at global temperatures to 2040 - part 2

Last week, I covered Part 1 of our long-term predictions to 2040. Thank you for your emails and comments. If you want to see the full article and chart, it’s available at www.LongRangeWeather.com. Here’s Part 2.

Longtime memories of Valentine's Day

POST FALLS — When it comes to Valentine’s Day, simple gestures of appreciation and love shine brighter than any diamond.

State girls basketball tournament schedules

Move in now to Dover Bay's waterfront Marina Town

Just one move-in ready home is currently available at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community. The property, located in building No. 2 of the Marina Town development, sits along the beautiful shores of Lake Pend Oreille. There are not many places more romantic.

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Joel David Olson, 77

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John N. Howard, 61

Lake City, Lakeside, Priest River advance to state

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Sandpoint rallies past Moscow

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Bulldogs won in the final five weight classes to rally past the Moscow Bears 42-30 in a dual on Saturday.

GREEN: Only way to go

I read with appreciation the Weekly Weather Almanac by Mr. Harris and Mr. Mann on Feb. 6. While clearly laying out a case for the normal climatic cycles of our planet over the past few thousand years, they also clearly indicated that they believe we should “go green” whenever and wherever possible to help offset mankind’s activities on our planet. Over the years, my family has attempted to minimize our obvious negative impacts on Idaho’s incredible water, air, land and wildlife. Why? Very simply, it is in our common interest to conserve these resources, use them wisely when needed, clean up the mess we leave behind, and maintain or even enhance their exceptional quality for future generations to enjoy.

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Juvenile Justice Outreach Dinner fundraiser had plenty of help

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Beverly Ann Agee Young, 69

STOP: Police, do something

Having read the Sunday article “Red Means Stop,” I have to add my frustration to those of Jerry Weaver and countless others in our community regarding the blatant red-light runners.

Off to a great start

Hampered by the lowest inventory in years our local real estate market keeps moving. Lack of available homes though have slowed some areas yet price increases reflect that — at least in the lower priced homes — sellers are in the driver’s seat. We are still showing 17 percent fewer site-built homes available than at this time last year and those homes are selling 41 percent faster. Last year’s average days on market was 220 days. This year the average is 120 days, which means an already low inventory is being absorbed quickly leaving us with only about 3.7 months of available housing in some price ranges.

The necessity of vision

A railroad crew was making repairs to a section of track when a train rolled up on a parallel track. Several men in suits disembarked from one of the passenger cars and began inspecting the work that was being done. A tall man in a blue suit looked over at the crew and nodded. He began to smile and walk toward them.

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Janice L. Gould, 74

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Richard N. ‘Bud’ Budvarson, 90

TRIVIA: Gotcha, guy

I enjoy reading the Trivia Guy in the paper. I don’t agree with one of his answers in the Feb. 7 edition. He asked how many years the Susan B. Anthony dollar was minted, and gave the answer as three. It was actually minted four years: 1979, 1980,1981 and 1999.

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Jack Duane Meredith, 83

Jerome sparks Kellogg to win over Bonners Ferry

KELLOGG — Chase Jerome had 21 points and six rebounds for the Kellogg Wildcats in a 72-48 win over the Bonners Ferry Badgers in an Intermountain League game at Andrews Gymnasium on Saturday.

Chiefs hold on late to beat Tri-City

SPOKANE — Dawson Weatherill stopped all five shots he faced in the third period after coming in as a replacement as the Spokane Chiefs held off the Tri-City Americans 4-3 in Western Hockey League play in front of 9,848 at the Spokane Arena on Saturday.

LIBERAL: And proud

I am not a liberal snowflake. My feelings aren’t fragile, my heart isn’t bleeding.

Cardinal men top TVCC, regain East lead

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TRAINS: Conduct common sense

I am mystified why even a BNSF weekly used railroad spur has crossing gates in Post Falls on McGuire Road but the four or so trains daily on a Union Pacific (UP) line likely carrying Canadian tar sands oil trains through Kootenai County doesn’t have a crossing gate on Spokane Street?

POEM: My valentine

If a rose is how I express my love,

Legislators speak on student loans, vouchers and more

COEUR d'ALENE — Idaho House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding said he has been coming to Coeur d’Alene for town hall meetings since 2012.

Expert: Big liquor law changes aren't necessary

It might be popular with segments of the Coeur d’Alene business community, but a proposed bill to hand issuance of liquor licenses over to local jurisdictions definitely has its opponents.

RECYCLE: Start now

I am writing the letter to inform and make aware of the lack of recycling in our community from a student perspective. I’m a junior at Coeur d’Alene High School who is concerned about our environment and the deficiency with the recycling of our garbage.

The (task) force is with us

Kootenai County is well-represented at a table that could end up feeding many in the state well.

BUSINESS BITS: Cloud Nine Bridal at The Resort Shops

A personalized boutique experience is the object of Cloud Nine Bridal, which opens Wednesday in Suite 129 (southeast corner) of The Resort Plaza Shops at 210 E. Sherman Ave.

FEAR: The political driver

Fear had a lot to do with Donald Trump’s victory. That fear is very strong in many of his supporters. Many gun owners cite the need for guns to protect themselves (from what?) and they have a second fear that people are trying to take their guns away from them. Then there is the need for “the wall” and fear of immigration in general.

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EDUCATION

Wendy Carroll: Casting a light on special needs theater

Songwriting was a dream Wendy Carroll chased all over North America.

What's next for Petrino, Idaho football

It was 22 degrees and late in the afternoon when Idaho and Colorado State kicked off in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Dec. 22 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise.

The battle within

By JERRY HITCHCOCK

Records

DIVORCES GRANTED

Legals February 11, 2017

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF Case No. CV-2016-0008024 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., Plaintiff, v. BARBARA L. REAMES; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF VERNON M. REAMES; STEWART TITLE OF BOISE, INC.; BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF IDAHO; STEWART TITLE; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 6144 W. Cougar Gulch Rd., Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814, and legally described as: THAT PORTION OF THE EAST 508.00 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 721.08 FEET TO THE CENTER POINT OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER 664.92 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1,094.34 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED TO ARIEL EMBREY AND EVA I. EMBREY, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1975, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 683206, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID EMBREY LAND, 228.36 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID COUNTY ROAD NORTH 73°57' EAST 228.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO; MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, AN ALUMINUM, CAP, 2 INCHES DIAMETER, MARKED PL/LS 3451, FROM WHICH THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, A BRASS CAP 3 L' IN DIAMETER, MARKED LS 748, BEARS NORTH 89°06'18" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 804.025 METERS (2637.87 FEET); THENCE NORTH 89°06'18" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 402.013 METERS (1318.94 FEET) TO THE POSITION FOR THE EAST 1/16TH CORNER OF SECTION 29 AND 32 (NOT MONUMENTED), SAID POSITION BEARS SOUTH 00°08'29" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 4.813 METERS (15.79 FEET) FROM A POINT ON THE DESCRIBED CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY NO. 95; THENCE NORTH 00°08'29" EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 198.56 METERS (651.43 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST LINE, NORTH 00°08'29" A DISTANCE OF 33.41 METERS (109.62 FEET); THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LING, NORTH 90°00-00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 67.06 METERS (220.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 00°08'29" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 33.31 METERS (109.27 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 89°54'31" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 67.06 METERS (220.00 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY, Defendants. TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF VERNON M. REAMES and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as 6144 W. Cougar Gulch Rd., Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814: You have been sued by Beneficial Financial I Inc., the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Kootenai, Idaho, Case No. CV-2016-0008024. The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 6144 W. Cougar Gulch Rd., Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814 and legally described as THAT PORTION OF THE EAST 508.00 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 721.08 FEET TO THE CENTER POINT OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER 664.92 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1,094.34 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED TO ARIEL EMBREY AND EVA I. EMBREY, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1975, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 683206, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID EMBREY LAND, 228.36 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID COUNTY ROAD NORTH 73°57' EAST 228.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO; MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, AN ALUMINUM, CAP, 2 INCHES DIAMETER, MARKED PL/LS 3451, FROM WHICH THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, A BRASS CAP 3 L' IN DIAMETER, MARKED LS 748, BEARS NORTH 89°06'18" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 804.025 METERS (2637.87 FEET); THENCE NORTH 89°06'18" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 402.013 METERS (1318.94 FEET) TO THE POSITION FOR THE EAST 1/16TH CORNER OF SECTION 29 AND 32 (NOT MONUMENTED), SAID POSITION BEARS SOUTH 00°08'29" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 4.813 METERS (15.79 FEET) FROM A POINT ON THE DESCRIBED CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY NO. 95; THENCE NORTH 00°08'29" EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 198.56 METERS (651.43 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST LINE, NORTH 00°08'29" A DISTANCE OF 33.41 METERS (109.62 FEET); THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LING, NORTH 90°00-00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 67.06 METERS (220.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 00°08'29" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 33.31 METERS (109.27 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 89°54'31" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 67.06 METERS (220.00 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY. 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 P.O. Box 9000, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816, (208) 446-1160 , and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, Sydney K. Leavitt, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 W. Persimmon Lane, Ste. 150, Boise, ID 83713. 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 for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated this 9 day of December, 2016. JIM BRANNON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ Susan McCoy DEPUTY LEGAL 6910 JAN 21, 28, 2017 FEB 4, 11, 2017

Hazel: One term enough

Coeur d’Alene School Board Trustee Christa Hazel announced Friday morning she will not seek re-election.

Cd'A Resort ranked best in Idaho

The Coeur d’Alene Resort is Idaho’s best hotel, according to Travel + Leisure magazine readers.

Timberlake romps into state

RATHDRUM — Any time you have six players on an all-league team, you’ve got a pretty good squad.

Murder trial details shaping up

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County prosecutors want Jonathan Renfro to have his day in court.

Lake City girls rally, keep season alive

COEUR d’ALENE — This time, it was Lewiston that got off to the hot start.

Regional school district could earn UI grant

MOSCOW — A North Idaho school district, yet to be determined, could have the opportunity to work with the University of Idaho on professional development.

The Joe lets loose

By BRIAN WALKER

Probable cause testimony: Deadly threats prompted deputies' action

SANDPOINT — Threats of imminent homicidal violence prompted Bonner County sheriff’s deputies to arrest a Blanchard man who shot and wounded them last month, according to unsealed probable cause hearing testimony.

Local DAR essay winner picked

Harrison Boyd Baker, an eighth-grader at River City Middle School, is this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution of Coeur d’Alene American History Essay Contest winner.

St. Vincent de Paul warming center open this weekend

The Warming Center will be open through Sunday evening Feb. 12. Further dates will depend on the cold weather.

Regional Science Bowl scheduled next weekend

Kootenai County students will be competing in the regional Science Bowl next Saturday in Spokane. The winners will move on to the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C., at the end of April.

Hitching Post nightmare concludes

There are times in life when a door of opportunity opens and you step through to seize the adventure that waits on the other side. We did that nearly 30 years ago, when we first started working at The Hitching Post, and then eventually became the owners.

Training for heavy jobs

Idahoans could get a major boost in their industry credentials with the Heavy Equipment Operator School this summer.

ITD manager accused of HOA embezzling

COEUR d'ALENE — Idaho Transportation Department business manager Scott Fellom is facing felony grand theft and forgery charges.

Names change, but same goal for Trojan wrestling

They might be a couple of weeks away from having the opportunity to prove it at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, but don’t count out the Post Falls wrestling team from a chance to win a third straight state 5A title.

Post Falls finishes perfect 5A IEL slate

POST FALLS — Jake Pfennigs made 8 of 10 3-pointers and finished with 30 points as the hot-shooting Post Falls Trojans closed out a perfect 5A Inland Empire League season with an 84-70 victory over the Lewiston Bengals on Friday night at The Arena.

Can you afford bad habits?

Are you proud of your bad habits? Surprisingly, most of us may very well be, if not proud, at least very comfortable with our most popular bad habits. For example, when it comes to eating healthy, many of us talk a good game but walk a much different path out of sight of friends and loved ones. Another poor habit commonly found is chronic procrastination when it comes to exercise and healthy habits. The fad diet industries and health care businesses benefit greatly from our lack of commitment and procrastination that is wrapped so tightly around exercise and good nutrition.

Chiefs fall to Portland in shootout

PORTLAND — The Spokane Chiefs blew a two-goal lead in the third period and lost 5-4 in a shootout to the Portland Winterhawks in Western Hockey League play Friday night before 8,388 at Moda Center.

Coeur d'Alene rolls on senior night

COEUR d’ALENE — Mitchell Moffat beat Colton Jones, whom he’d lost two twice last year, 9-7 at 132 pounds as the Coeur d’Alene Vikings routed the Lewiston Bengals 60-18 on senior night Friday.

Legals February 10, 2017

ANOTHER SUMMONS CASE NO. CV-16-7672 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In the Consolidated Matter of the Termination of the Parental Rights of: MEGAN MICHELLE DEMUTH, (DOB: 04/06/1989), JOHN CARL PETRIE (DOB: Unknown, believed to be 04/19/198), and And the adoption of: REBECCA LYNN DEMUTH, (DOB: 03/24/08) A Minor NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED Petitioner. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO: JOHN CARL PETRIE You have been sued by the Petitioner, in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV-16-7672. The nature of the claim against you is a Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship and for Adoption. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this Another Summons, the Court may enter 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 324 W. Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, (208)446-1160, and served a copy of your response on the Petitioner's attorney at 720 N. 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, (208)664-8225. A copy of the Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship and for Adoption can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Petitioner. If you wish to have legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 31st day of January, 2017. JIM BRANNON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Deputy LEGAL 7011 FEB 10, 17, 24, 2017 MAR 3, 2017

SPORTS: Listings appreciated

Thank you so much for changing the format in the sports section. Listing each sporting event separately is so much easier to read!

CONSUMER ALERT: Be wary of these phone phishing scams

BOISE — Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is asking Idahoans to be on the lookout for a particularly dangerous phishing scam that could compromise sensitive employee data.

STOP: The stupidity

I read, with interest, the front-page story titled “Red means Stop.” Why are seemingly good people COMPLETE IDIOTS when they get behind the wheel of their car? What makes people think they are so much more important than anyone else that they will risk not only their lives, but the lives of others by running red lights, and MOST AGGRAVATING, coming south on Highway 95 crossing Appleway, with a red light for the I-90 on-ramp, and pulling into the intersection when there is no room, and blocking traffic going west on Appleway? WHY would someone INTENTIONALLY pull into that intersection and not wait prior to Appleway before the crosswalk and wait for the next green light?

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 108 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, and 5:59 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.

Genesis Prep nabs first state berth

SPIRIT LAKE — Genesis Prep sophomore Bella Murekatete has grabbed countless rebounds during the 2016-17 season.

SPANKING: Archaic and uncivil

A thought hit me the other day. Those with parents who engaged in corporal punishment (spanking) as a behavioral modification technique often recount their experiences in somewhat glorified terms. “My dad would have…” In many cases they have examined their own lives and have concluded that their upbringing created a superior personality, instilled with discipline through fear.

Bar to pass bonds may go lower

It could become just a little bit easier for cities and school districts in Idaho to approve bonds.

ACA: Fair coverage wanted

I moved to Idaho about nine months ago. I read that Idaho state legislators have their health insurance paid substantially by the state. A husband and wife (state legislator) paid $200 per month for both. I owned and operated a small business for years. The health insurance for me alone was five times that amount and I am not a person with lots of preconditions. A part-time government job provides extremely inexpensive family health coverage while many of us struggle to maintain health insurance.

NIC to host author of 'Among the Dead and Dreaming'

North Idaho College’s literary magazine Trestle Creek Review and the NIC English Club are presenting a reading by Samuel Ligon, author of the novels “Among the Dead and Dreaming” and “Safe in Heaven Dead” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Writing Center in the Lee Hall Annex. The reading is free and open to the public.

Courts should be wary of deference to the executive in national security

Looming in the background of the judiciary’s review of the constitutionality of President Trump’s controversial executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations, is the specter of the Supreme Court’s tragic World War II rulings that upheld the Japanese Internment program, one laced with racism, unfounded national security claims and excessive judicial deference to assertions of presidential power. The Court’s ruling has been a stain on its escutcheon ever since.

The land of the free hypocrites

‘The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.’ — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Idaho should follow Tennessee's ed lead

While the Idaho Legislature debates a big tax cut, the Tennessee Legislature is looking toward investing big time in its citizens’ future and the economic future of the Volunteer State.

Idaho House Minority leader in Cd'A Saturday

The Kootenai County Democratic Party will welcome Idaho House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding to Coeur d’Alene on Saturday, Feb. 11.

'3-D Pinterest' for brides to be

By DEVIN HEILMAN

STOP: Need better engineering

Let me state from the offset, I neither condone nor am I attempting to justify red light running. I would suggest that some red-light running could be mitigated by “standardizing” traffic signal sequencing and by upgrading outdated traffic signal technology… at least at major arterial intersections.

DRIVERS: Reckless beyond belief

Monday and Tuesday we had to make a couple of emergency visits to our veterinarian’s office in Rathdrum from Hauser using Highway 53. Currently, the speed limit for semi-trucks is 30 mph due to road breakup issues. We were astounded by the impatience and reckless endangerment other drivers imposed on the rest of us. In only two trips, we saw two near misses of head-on collisions from eastbound drivers heading west, trying to pass not only the semis but also a long line of cars.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

FRIDAY

Man sentenced to 3 years for breaking phone

COEUR d'ALENE — Incarcerated on drug and trespassing charges, Christopher Joseph Davison shattered a portable Kootenai County jail phone while in his cell July 21, 2016.

The state of local real estate

By BRIAN WALKER

Father/Daughter dance Saturday

POST FALLS — Daddies, daughters, grandpas and granddaughters are invited to share a special evening together Saturday during Genesis Prep Academy's Father/Daughter Dance.

ANGELS: You can be one

The picture and story on the front page of The Press on Jan. 26 (“Angels welcome baby into world”) reminds me and confirms what I love about living in Post Falls for 45 years. There is “bad” stuff that goes on and is reported in our town, but the good far outweighs the bad.

Cd'A Blues Festival announces four headliners

Laith Al-Saadi, Stacy Jones Band, Ty Curtis Band and Robin Barrett and Coyote Kings.

Denney: Election integrity sacred in Idaho, other states

Unlike a lot of people in the political world, one measure of success for a secretary of state is getting zero media coverage — especially after elections.

Records

JUDGMENTS

Warming trend ahead means more melting

COEUR d’ALENE — Area roads could start impersonating rivers when temperatures increase next week.

Bigger, better, safer

Safety Fest of the Great Northwest is back and even bigger this year, offering about 50 free classes on safety and health in the workforce, community and at home.

Views beneath our toes

“There are other worlds around us. Too often, we pass through them unknowing, seeing but blind, hearing but deaf, touching but not feeling, contained by the limits of our senses, the banality of our imaginations, our Ptolemaic certitudes.” — Hugh Raffles, Insect-opedia.

Let the police handle danger

Yes, it worked out perfectly.

RIOTERS: Put them down

Enough is enough! The rioters and demonstrators who are damaging property should be dealt with harshly by law enforcement. They should be subject to being shot with non-lethal rubber bullets and/or CS Gas. Wearing balaclavas and facial masks to hide identity should be illegal and arrestable offense.

CYT-North Idaho to present 'School House Rock Live!'

Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho is gearing up for its next production: “School House Rock Live!”

OTTER: Civics lesson delivered

Recently I read: “Idaho governor says Christian refugees deserve priority.”

DEMOCRATS: A dying breed?

“If Mr. Trump is truly successful in improving the lives of working class Americans, he may well deserve re-election.” This quote is from a letter to The Press, Feb. 5, by Paula Neils, who claims to be the Chair of the Kootenai County Democrats.

Do-due diligence

COEUR d'ALENE — A Coeur d’Alene man claims he couldn’t build his home because of a sewer line on his property and has sued the city of Coeur d’Alene.

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Levi Virl McCombs, 21

Java on Sherman closing

COEUR d'ALENE — If you want a Java Bowl of Soul, you're going to have to make the trek to Hayden.

Shots don't fall this time for Lakeland as Sandpoint nabs state berth

SPIRIT LAKE — It was going to take an effort much like that of Tuesday’s 74-45 win over Moscow to advance to the state 4A tournament for the Lakeland Hawks.

Postponements

Thursday’s postponed prep events, and makeup dates, if known:

Federal appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump travel ban

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, dealing another legal setback to the new administration’s immigration policy.

Legals February 9, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case NO. CV-16-9197 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In the Matter of the Estate of: DAVID DALE LARSEN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Orathai T. Larsen has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of DAVID DALE LARSEN. All persons having claims against the Decedent or his Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. Dated this 9th day of January, 2017 /S/ Randall C. Probasco Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1148 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816-1148 LEGAL 6898 JAN 19, 26, 2017 FEB 2, 2017

Records

DIVORCES FILED

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Robyn Lenore Phelps, 86

Local bowling

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Alice Bundy, 82

Famous felons may have hit Cd'A

By STEVE CAMERON

Climbing, conquering, curing

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Trojans pin down Timberwolves in final dual before regionals

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Post Falls adjusts fees based on Hayden lawsuit

POST FALLS — Post Falls can thank Hayden for staying out of a taxpayer sewer.

Northwest Notes

Snow cancels

Elk: It was a moose-take!

Another snow-challenged big game animal was caught breaking and entering a central Idaho home.

Hutto's roommate likely to face charges

COEUR d'ALENE — A second suspect will likely be charged in connection with the crimes committed by David Hutto.

The need is now

The Coeur d’Alene School District jumped into action Monday in response to the empty shelves at the Community Action Partnership Food Bank.

Changes proposed for big game seasons

Deer and elk seasons might seem like a long way off, here in the middle of winter, but there are things you should do now for the upcoming seasons. I’m not talking about tuning up the bow or sighting in the rifle (although those are always options).

No, that's NOT the IRS calling

“This is the IRS calling.”

Baha'is: There is no 'them'

Concluding the series on minority religions, a glimpse of peaceful Baha’is, with adherents in Coeur d’Alene.

Chiefs get past Portland

SPOKANE — Tyson Helgesen scored the eventual game-winner with 11:04 remaining, and the Spokane Chiefs beat the Portland Winterhawks 6-5 in Western Hockey League play in front of 3,162 at the Spokane Arena on Wednesday night.

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Joan Maryon, 82

Upgrade planned at deadly crossing

POST FALLS — Reeling from the devastation of Tuesday's car-train collision that killed a 15-year-old girl, Jesse Weeks explored improvements planned for that crossing.

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James Patrick ‘Pat’ McGrath, 81

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Mary Carol Schneiderman, 72

At College

Kara Story

RPI good for seeding hoops in Idaho too?

This year, Washington has gone to a Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) to seed its state high school boys and girls basketball tournaments.

Take a hike ... efficiently

By BETHANY BLITZ

Legals February 8, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE Registered/ Legal lien Holders: BRADY COKER 2151 N MAIN ST #311 COEUR D' ALENE, ID 83814 THAT ON THE 1ST OF MARCH, 2017, AT 2:00 PM, THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3818 SCHREIBER WAY,COEUR D'ALENE,KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERFOR CASH,IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AT THE TIME OF THE SALE, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WHICH IS LOCATED AT AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: YEAR: 2001 MAKE: BMW MODEL: 525 VIN: WBADT43421GX27614 STORED AT: SCHAFFERS TOWING, 625 W DALTON AVE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815 LIEN AMOUNT: $2,225.00 TOWING & STORAGE CHARGES THIS SALE WILL BE MADE TO SATISFY LIENS, WHICH WERE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF TOWING AND STORAGEOF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE. MINIMUM IS THE LIEN AMOUNT. SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3818 SCHREIBER WAY, COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO, 83815 UNTIL 2:00 PM, ON THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH, 2017. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THAT TIME AND THE HIGHEST BIDDER NOTIFIED. DATED THIS 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017 AGENCY: COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3818 SCHREIBER WAY COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815 CITY: COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO BY: SM SUPPORT SERVICES LEGAL 7005 FEB 8, 15, 2017

Get balanced

Do you ever feel out of balance? Do you ever wonder why so much pain and suffering happens to those we love and care for and ourselves? The body self craves balance. It will go to great lengths to signal us when it is out of balance. We will show up with migraine headaches, back pain, knee and shoulder aches and often the inability to get a good night sleep. There may be numbness and tingling in your arm or even swelling in your legs. These physical symptoms are real and it is a warning that the system lacks homeostasis. The body self is saying to you in a very loud voice, "Something needs to change, soon." I don't mean for you to quit your job or your commitments to your life, but you may need a serious overhaul and rethinking of your value system and your body self.

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Lyal A. Martin, 94

Timberlake edges Kellogg

KELLOGG — Isaiah Evans (113 pounds) and Jakob O’Hanlan (132) won by pin for the Timberlake Tigers in a 43-42 dual win over the Kellogg Wildcats at Andrews Gymnasium on Tuesday.

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George E. Dunning, 74

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Michael Patrick O’Neill, 58

Gonna be a shootout at Supreme Court Corral

It gets downright depressing to see conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats, oiling their guns, sharpening their knives and starting to circle each other in a modern day version of the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral.

Barclay: Aye, Cd'A and Scotland both rule

COEUR d’ALENE — If you ever find yourself in the town of Stonehaven in Scotland, be sure to tell the locals you know the Barclays of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Third accident in three years at crossing

POST FALLS — Location-wise, the Tuesday morning vehicle-train collision that claimed the life of 15-year-old Mikelli Villaseñor wasn't an isolated occurrence.

SCHOOLS: Vote 'yes' twice

I’d like to encourage our community to vote YES on March 14 in support of our schools. We are being presented with a tremendous opportunity to invest in our schools WITHOUT raising current tax rates, which are already among the lowest in the state.

Rare rest gets Cardinal men back on track

A night off in the middle of season wound up being a great thing for the North Idaho College men’s basketball team last week.

Finally, injectable treatments that allow for natural expression

One of the challenges I’ve faced as an injector has been the stiffness that products can create when treating nasolabial folds/smile lines. In fact, the nasolabial fold has been the very last place I will inject product because of the tendency for this treatment to blunt our smiles. I have always been conservative in these areas because it is so important for me to maintain a natural look for my patients as well as for myself.

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Jutta McNussen (Magnussen), 76

Louie-McGee leads Lake City past Lewiston

COEUR d’ALENE — Kenny Louie-McGee scored 25 points as the Lake City Timberwolves knocked off the Lewiston Bengals 68-63 in 5A Inland Empire League boys basketball Tuesday night.

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Jeanne Marie Zapfe, 70

High blood pressure - Blows a hose

High blood pressure is problematic. Affecting about one third of the U.S. (72 million people), it is a source of great concern. If your blood pressure is high, it means it is putting too much pressure on your artery walls, each time your heart beats. That can be a lot of strain.

Collision kills 15-year-old

By BRIAN WALKER

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LEVY: Do much more

In response to Jim Hollingsworth’s letter to the editor, levies don’t necessarily pay for teachers’ salaries. So what are you asking for? Do you want teachers to be poor like the rest of us or not get raises like the rest of us? Maybe both? So the general population doesn’t earn raises? Obviously you are upset about the taxes you have to pay to help pay for the levies. A quick search on the Coeur d’Alene School District No. 271 website gives you this breakdown:

WARMING: God's not happy

I have some questions about “global” warming, and I am aware that the polar caps are melting, so I am not disputing that the world’s temperature is rising.

How caring for a person with dementia affects you

You remember seeing the warning signs. Little things tended to slip her mind. But soon, the little things progressively got larger and undeniable. When the doctor’s diagnosis came back as Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia, you were stunned and shaken.

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Martha Muñoz Armitage, 42

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Shannan Karen Moore, 39

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DeVos confirmation leads to questions, educated guesses

Local education officials aren’t ready to grade the new education secretary just yet.

Renner wanted for felony probation violations

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Keith Duane Renner.

Decoding the latest messages about allergies

Since the year 2000, physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have been recommending that parents delay the introduction of peanuts to their children until about three years of age to reduce the risk of peanut allergies. Unfortunately, the rate of peanut allergies has only increased over the years, despite adherence to these recommendations. It’s not uncommon to see “peanut free zones” posted in public schools and child care facilities. Since reactions from a peanut allergy can be very severe, including anaphylaxis and death, it’s no wonder that parents have now become fearful to offer peanuts to their children.

We predict great karma for these 12

They risk weekly public ridicule and personal anxiety.

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Edmundo Sergio Moreno, 90

LIBERALS: A civil reminder

In the Saturday Press, I read an article about how Tuevo Orjala was organizing to oppose President Trump by using Tea Party tactics just like Republicans did against President Obama. I was shocked but pleasantly surprised. If this man can get the Left to stop screaming and yelling, setting fires, breaking windows, throwing rocks and physically assaulting supporters of the president and instead start finally acting civilly, he would be nothing less than a miracle worker!

Chiropractic is important for kids too!

Having a child’s spine evaluated early can help detect the development of spinal issues. We want to help prevent future conditions which can lead to pain and impact quality of life.

COLUMN: North Idaho joy

Thank you, Christy Barton, for your My Turn article on Feb. 4. It was so uplifting and positive to hear. Waking up each morning to the awesomeness of God’s Country brings me joy and I thank Him every day for his wonders.

St. Maries on to state for first time since 2002

GENESEE — After going this long without qualifying for state, the St. Maries Lumberjacks didn’t want to wait a few days longer.

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CARRIER: Kudos to Karen

We would like to thank Karen, our paper carrier, for an outstanding job very well done. She delivers both papers in the morning, is never late and is always very kind. We are both disabled and she makes sure that our papers are in the box and dry.

A police academy for the people

Local law enforcement agencies are now accepting applications for the 2017 Multi-Agency Citizens Academy.

POLITICS: Keep pastoral tax

Pastors and other religious figures have always been able to voice their political opinions from the pulpit. But unlike ordinary citizens they receive tax-free status. This is a government subsidy, plain and simple. If they want to use the pulpit for promoting any political agenda, conservative, liberal or otherwise, they are free to do it. They just have to assume some personal responsibility and cough up the subsidy. But many of these people want to have their cake and eat it too, and when they find they can’t double dip on the rest of us they cry foul. Spare me. For a group that spends so much time and hot air exhorting us to take responsibility, how many of them practice what they preach?

Obamacare: Facts, figures, and hand-wringing

I am responding to the My Turn article from Feb. 4.

Are medical homes the future of pediatrics?

For many parents, finding out their child is sick can be heartbreaking. Learning there is a shortage of doctors to treat the illness can be devastating. But unfortunately, that is the reality of pediatrics right now.

OPINION: What about America?

Everyone has an opinion, so do I. Without a doubt America is the greatest country in the world.

'Demystifying' wine and other silly wine trends

Every year there are wine trends that develop usually coming out of some large marketing group all intended to sell more wine. We get it; most all wineries at the end of the day are businesses as are all the other companies up and down the wine “food chain”. Businesses exist to make a living for employees and owners while providing service or product to their customers. Most of the time though the simpler more conventional means of doing so makes the most sense. When it comes to wine the best way to accomplish selling more wine is to make the best wine you can at a price point that represents value for your customer and is sustainable for the business. For those in the retail segment of the business it means picking great wine and providing exemplary service. No gimmicks needed!

Routine day turns tragic for teens

A routine Tuesday morning — on deadline for Main Street so I make the big trip down the hall to my home office to write. My husband left for work in Rathdrum at 5:30 a.m. and at 6 a.m. I check emails and respond as needed while I listen to the news and wait for the sun to come up outside my window.

Garden Grove plat approved

COEUR d'ALENE — Linda Swenson said she wants to put a sign on her property with a line from a Montgomery Gentry song.

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Taking direct route to state

POST FALLS — Grangeville hasn’t been kind to the Post Falls High girls basketball team in recent years.

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Patricia ‘Pat’ Alexander, 83

TRUMP: Sound familiar?

“Among his characteristics are fanaticism, mysticism, ruthlessness, cunning, vanity, moods of exaltation and depression, fits of bitter and self-righteous resentment, and what can only be termed a streak of madness.” This is a description of Hitler provided by the British security agency M16. It also describes our president, Donald Trump.

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Idaho prep boys basketball media poll

Northwest Notes

Signups underway for men’s

Soccer, wrestling, gymnastics and more

SELECT SOCCER

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A guy who loves to play music

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Update: Teens in train-car crash identified

By BRIAN WALKER

Legals February 7, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE Registered/ Legal lien Holders: KATHRYN FENLEY 4624 WILLIAMS VALLEY RD CLAYTON, WA 99110 IDAHO TITLE LOANS 30 E APPLEWAY AVE COEUR D' ALENE, ID 83814 THAT ON THE 17TH OF FEBRUARY, 2017, AT 2:00 PM, THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3818 SCHREIBER WAY,COEUR D'ALENE,KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AT THE TIME OF THE SALE, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WHICH IS LOCATED AT AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: YEAR: 2005 MAKE: CHEVY MODEL: IMPALA VIN: 2G1WH52K759280875 STORED AT: SCHAFFERS TOWING, 625 W DALTON AVE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815 LIEN AMOUNT: $2,225.00 TOWING & STORAGE CHARGES THIS SALE WILL BE MADE TO SATISFY LIENS, WHICH WERE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF TOWING AND STORAGEOF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE. MINIMUM IS THE LIEN AMOUNT. SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3818 SCHREIBER WAY, COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO, 83815 UNTIL 2:00 PM, ON THE 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THAT TIME AND THE HIGHEST BIDDER NOTIFIED. DATED THIS 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 AGENCY: COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3818 SCHREIBER WAY COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815 CITY: COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO BY: SM SUPPORT SERVICES LEGAL 6990 FEB 7, 14, 2017

The warrants of Kootenai County

Nearly 5,000 warrants

ATG recruiting meeting Feb. 10

Action Training Group is looking for members.

Mist opportunity

By KEITH COUSINS

3 Mendives help serve District 3

By BRIAN WALKER

That massive splash just might cost cash

By BRIAN WALKER

Health care: So you think you're covered?

Do you like your health insurance plan? Do you feel secure?

Genesis Prep tops Spartans

• BOYS

School levy elections on March 14

Levy elections for five school districts will be held in Kootenai County on March 14.

Patriots aren't alone in the winner's circle

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI.

Busy ballot

By BETHANY BLITZ

Good and bad news for retirees

Seniors: Want the good news first, or the bad?

Let's all go to Idaho

By DEVIN HEILMAN

This may be the year Gonzaga celebrates

Is Gonzaga the best college basketball team in the country?

Legals February 6, 2017

Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Idaho Code Section 63-1311A, by the City of Athol, Idaho, that the City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on February 21, 2017, at the Athol City Hall, 30355 Third Street, Athol, Idaho, to consider public comment regarding the institution of new or increased Municipal fees and the reduction and discontinuation of other fees; specifically regarding Water Fees, Community Development Fees, Rental Fees, and Parks Fees. Information about the proposed rates and changes may be obtained from City Clerk at Athol City Hall during regular office hours (8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Thursday and Fridays 8:30am- 12:00pm) and on the City's website at http://www.cityofathol.us/government/ Lori Yarbrough City Clerk/Treasurer LEGAL 6992 FEB 6, 13, 2017

Athol at a crossroads

ATHOL — Speak up, Athol.

Looking ahead at global temperatures to 2040

After receiving numerous emails and questions, we finally decided to update our long-term chart and associated article about climate change. Here is Part 1 of the column.

It snowed, and it snowed, and it snowed

By BETHANY BLITZ

PLAYHOUSE: Next act promising

I had a very productive conversation with Sarah who is on the board of Lake City Playhouse. We (the season ticket holders) were individually contacted by phone which was very much appreciated in light that it had to have been an arduous task contacting 300+ season ticket holders.

Kamloops tops Chiefs

SPOKANE — Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored his 28th goal of the season late in the first period for Spokane, but a late goal from Garrett Pilon gave the Kamloops Blazers a 3-2 win against the Chiefs in Western Hockey League play in front of 6,059 at the Spokane Arena on Saturday.

LIBERALS: Killing our country

I am terrified at the degradation of the centuries old basic foundation of our country, namely freedom of speech, religion and elected government. The liberals are trashing those fundamentals. In college now if one does not agree with and accept the liberal view you are ostracized. The Congress cannot accept the results of the election and the liberals are more concerned about their re-election than the good of the country.

The importance of mental toughness

After the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers to advance to the Super Bowl, star Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was asked what makes his team so special. His answer was short and succinct, “Mental toughness.”

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Rachel Afton Richardson Stubbs Williams, 97

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Richelle Denise White, 55

AIRPORT: Explain the firing

As the Green grass blows, we begin to know there is a lot more to this story than we are being told. I’m not a poet, but I do know it when there is a snake in the grass.

Changes in store

President Trump signed an executive order Friday that directs the Treasury Secretary, in part, to begin a review of the Dodd-Frank Act. Although there are no immediate changes proposed, the review will undoubtedly result in changes to financial oversight.

Trek Store Coeur d'Alene opens on Fourth

Bicycle products and services are offered at Trek Store Coeur d’Alene at 1104 N. Fourth St. Formerly Bicycle Sales & Service, the business moved from eight blocks north after its building was damaged.

Cardinal women, men roll

• WOMEN

TRUMP: Rules of engagement

As Chair of the Kootenai County Democrats, I have waited to make a public statement about our new president, at least, until he has taken office. Now he has.

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Bonnie Jean Lafrenz, 79

SKATE: A taxpayer's view

Why are there so few skate centers? It is called: liability.

Woodland Meadows an affordable Hayden hotspot

Everything you need in Hayden can be found a short distance from Woodland Meadows, an established neighborhood within walking distance of core amenities.

RED means STOP

If Jerry Weaver hadn't been a defensive driver — a seemingly forgotten term in this age of aggression on the roads — a log truck running a red light would have crunched his vehicle, if not his body.

Area trio win at All-Star dual

• WRESTLING

CAROUSEL: Barbecue a bust

Over the past few months I have been following the progress on the Coeur d’Alene carousel. I am aware of the lack of funding and the need for more money to complete the project. I planned to host a fundraiser this spring at the parking lot of the carousel and requested some help from many local stores. As of today, I have not heard from any of the stores. The only store in the area that stepped up to the plate to help out was Millers of Spirit Lake during the Bayview fire. Millers donated more than $400 worth of food to feed the firemen and local residents of Bayview affected by the fire. We then donated the leftover food to the Athol Food Bank. We thank Millers for their generosity.

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Newly called missionary

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State high school track rules

Post Falls boys clinch 5A IEL title

POST FALLS — After struggling early in the game — in part because of a strong start by their opponent — the Post Falls Trojans needed a little reminder of all the work they put in to get to this point.

'Worst' for some is 'best' for others

Earlier this week, SI.com published their list of the 10 worst Super Bowls of all time — not to be confused with the “10 worst” lists published by other media.

Foundation for fitness

By JERRY HITCHCOCK

Souza health care event canceled

The Health Care Listening Forum scheduled to be hosted this morning by Sen. Mary Souza at Coeur d’Alene Public Library has been

Legals February 4, 2017

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF Case No. CV-16-8381 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGN AND DEVISEES OF RAYMOND JOSEPH SCHNEIDER; CRYSTAL L. SCHNEIDER; STATE OF IDAHO, CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE PROGRAM; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY; KOOTENAI COUNTY CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE COSTS PROGRAM; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 1006 N. William Street, Post Falls, ID 83854, and legally described as: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 7 OF DRUMHELLER'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF POST FALLS, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED IN BOOK E OF PLATS AT PAGE(S) 244 OFFICIAL RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, Defendants. TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGN AND DEVISEES OF RAYMOND JOSEPH SCHNEIDER and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as 1006 N. William Street, Post Falls, ID 83854: You have been sued by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Kootenai, Idaho, Case No. CV-16-8381. The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 1006 N. William Street, Post Falls, ID 83854 and legally described as THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 7 OF DRUMHELLER'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF POST FALLS, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED IN BOOK E OF PLATS AT PAGE(S) 244 OFFICIAL RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. 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 P.O. Box 9000, 501 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816, (208) 446-1180, and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, Sydney K. Leavitt, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 W. Persimmon Lane, Ste. 150, Boise, ID 83713. 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 for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated this 3rd day of January, 2016. JIM BRANNON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ Susan McCoy DEPUTY LEGAL 6873 JAN 14, 21, 28, 2017 FEB 4, 2017

Chiefs power past Medicine Hat

SPOKANE — Jaret Anderson-Dolan finished with a four-point night, scoring three goals on the power play to lead the Spokane Chiefs past the Medicine Hat Tigers 5-3 in Western Hockey League play in front of 8,564 at the Spokane Arena on Friday.

Group gives Trump taste of Obama's old medicine

COEUR d'ALENE — A group of North Idaho residents is using a familiar political strategy against President Donald Trump.

Fun, run, bike events: Part 1

Every year around this time, I publish a fairly complete list of late winter/early spring races and events that range from fun runs, triathlons, bike rides and so on. This year is no different from previous years; we have a few new events and lost a few long-standing and well-loved events. The consistent aspect of all these activities is it gives us all an opportunity to get off our keisters and get some exercise along with a fair amount of fun and community involvement.

Everybody smile!

By BETHANY BLITZ

Bare bank blues

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Convict tries to fight off police

BAYVIEW — A man with a violent criminal history was arrested Friday in Bayview by sheriff’s deputies who report he choked and punched a K-9 and a deputy.

Timberlake boys, girls roll

• GIRLS

Take some classes, no charge!

North Idaho College wants to offer free summer courses, but the Idaho Legislature has to agree to fund them first.

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A good one on tap for Super Sunday?

So there’s a football game to be played on Sunday afternoon.

Shooting suspect's fitness to proceed in question

SANDPOINT — Criminal proceedings against a Blanchard man accused of shooting two Bonner County sheriff’s deputies are on indefinite hold amid questions of mental health.

Heritage Health pain

By MAUREEN DOLAN

Athol gets down to business

By BRIAN WALKER

Movers and shakers

Oetken earns RSPS certification

Reaching back for today's solutions

When I was a boy, we didn’t hear about rights; we heard about duties. Every man worth his salt believed he had a destiny, something he was supposed to do to leave the world a better place. Women felt the same way, and wives added that their first job was to stand beside their husband so he could become all he was supposed to be, and added sacrificial labors so that her family could become substantial, righteously serving citizens. People thought first of serving and giving, not striving and getting.

Struck!

Idaho, God’s country.

Conoco cashier curbs carjacking

COEUR d'ALENE — Goodies Conoco cashier Travis Morris picked the right time to engage in his first physical altercation.

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Everett R. Brubaker, 83

Kill off Obamacare at your own peril

Running on a promise to repeal and replace the ACA (also know as Obamacare) in 2010, Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives. They said they had a plan to “repeal and replace” the ACA. They were lying!

Fast start, frozen finish

COEUR d’ALENE — Lake City coach Bryan Kelly said it was the best five minutes of basketball his team had played all season to open the 5A Region 1 girls basketball tournament on Friday night.

Legals February 3, 2017

STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Idaho code 45-805, that on February 4, 2017, a PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held (to satisfy liens, recover unpaid rents and other charges) entire contents of Space A6 belonging to Wendy Chatterton last known address 1356 N. HWY 41 #86 Post Falls, ID 83854. Amount owing is $235 for three months past rent and late fees. ALSO Unit #70 belonging to DawnTae Keller at 7363 W. Lund St. Rathdrum ID 83858. Amount owing is $335 for three months past rent and late fees. Contents: Household Sealed bids between 9:00 AM and 4:30PM on February 4, 2017. At A1 SELF STORAGE 20863 West Highway 53 Rathdrum ID. (208) 818-6165 (208)687-0145. LEGAL 6930 JAN 24, 31, 2017 FEB 3, 2017

PETS: A chilling reality

Between Kingston and Kellogg, I followed a pickup truck traveling at the 75 mph speed limit and observed a golden lab riding in the bed of the truck. My outside temperature gauge registered 33 degrees. A 75 mph wind at 33 degrees creates a wind chill temperature of 13 degrees.

Alternative facts in Wahlberg movies

It’s not a column about politics. Really.

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Bobby Lee Johnston, 70

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Nettie L. Bews, 98

Crawford found not guilty

COEUR d’ALENE — A jury found Heather L. Crawford not guilty Thursday of murdering 22-month-old Ezra Wilson.

Catch it if you can

Aspire’s

A grand plan for an old building

By NILS ROSDAHL

BARRON: Expense isn't frivolous

Re: The expense of allowing the presidential son to finish his school in his present school, citing the cost of security. I didn’t take the time to pull up the dollar figures, but there were repeated mentions of the cost of flying Air Force One around the world to various countries, taxiing the Obama family and, at times, extra guests, at taxpayer expense. One that I remember was a birthday party for a daughter and her friends.

North Idaho Christian boys top 3A Priest River

• BOYS

Giving students a closer look

By BETHANY BLITZ

Post Falls rallies past Cd'A

POST FALLS — Trailing 31-12 after eight matches, the Post Falls Trojans won the last seven matches — six by pin — and beat the Coeur d’Alene Vikings 51-31 on Thursday night at The Arena.

Dilemma: Torture may be coming

It’s been lost in the noise.

SCHOOLS: Core of support

I have spent a lifetime working and paying taxes, trying to ensure that in my last years I won’t be a burden to anybody. I am on a fixed income. Luckily, my “finite apple” (retirement income) is larger than some but not as large as many others. Then, along comes the public school district that asks for more every two years taking a bite out of my apple. And then the city, the county and North Idaho College raise or can raise taxes without my vote because, by law, they can! In addition, as the result of new requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency and the need to fix an aging system, my monthly payments for sewer in the Hayden Lake Recreation Water and Sewer District will be increasing 46 percent per month in 2018! (I need a bigger apple!)

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

FRIDAY

Kirk's wife: 'We can get closure'

COEUR d’ALENE — The man who killed her husband, William “Bo” Kirk, will not face the death penalty, and Amanda Kirk is OK with that.

OBAMA: Here's his legacy

Watching President Obama’s farewell address was painful. He started out with “Eight years ago, would you have believed…?” and then rambled off a list of his so-called accomplishments — like for example “America is now better off and safer than it was eight years ago.” Delusion or mission accomplished? Let’s look at it.

Chivalry marches forward

We support Scouts.

Blame Punxsutawney Phil for the mess ahead

By late morning, you could very well be seeing the first flakes of another load of snow.

POEM: Love, not hate

There is a place upon the earth

Valentine's Day cards for Donald J. Trump

This week, my brother, Tom, told me he was continuing to hope Trump’s candidacy would result in major changes to the way America conducts its political and commercial operations. I agreed.

50 years of 'The Carol Burnett Show'

A couple of years ago, visitors to Carol Burnett’s home might have observed the comedy legend glued to the TV set, binge-watching every episode of her old variety show. But it wasn’t a case of extreme celebrity vanity sweeping through the Burnett household.

Get to know Cd'A Summer Theatre

COEUR d’ALENE — Some of Coeur d'Alene's early community performers learned the true meaning of "the show must go on."

LEVIES: Follow the money

Most people actually believe that teachers make much less than they actually make. In light of the support this paper has generally given for the various levies it seems that it would only be fair if the paper also published copies of the various salary schedules because most of the levies go for teacher salaries.

All Abilities all-stars

Chazz Fox grew up watching his sister do cheerleading, and decided he wanted in on the fun. But when his family switched to a gym in Coeur d’Alene, there was no program for the special-needs boy. So, he approached the gym owner, and started the All Abilities team.

Deadly comedy

Mercy killing takes center stage at Lake City High School this weekend and next.

Winter storm headed for North Idaho

Snow returns to the region Friday through Saturday, with 4 to 8 inches predicted for the Coeur d’Alene area, according to the National Weather Service.

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Sur-prize! You just lost $1,750

Here’s one to be particularly aware of. The scam goes like this:

Bass, banjo and bluegrass

POST FALLS — The Spokane bluegrass band BlueStreak will perform at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center at 8 p.m. Friday.

A better place to skate

By KEITH COUSINS

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 71 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, and 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1.

At College

Vanessa Shippy

Idaho prep girls basketball media poll

Records are through Tuesday

ORV park site search boundary extended

By BRIAN WALKER

Super Bowl Sunday means ... the dramatic conclusion

Last things first.

UPDATE: Crawford found not guilty

COEUR d'ALENE — After both prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments in a packed courtroom Wednesday, Judge Fred Gibler gave the jury its final instructions.

Sikhs bridge religious divide

Continuing the series on minority religions, today’s column explores Sikhism. Next Thursday, a look at Baha’is, with adherents in Coeur d’Alene.

Chatwin sparks T-Wolves

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What was it all about?

Anyone else trying to figure out what the fuss was about with all the marching the day after the inauguration? Yeah I know, women’s rights. That's the part I can't figure out, what rights?

Idaho lawmakers push bill banning Islamic law in courts

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI

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Sarah Rose McFeeley, 16

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Don't let dogs chase deer and elk

This winter has been one to remember in southern Idaho. Some of the snow measurements in the southeastern part of the state are 165 percent of normal. People will be talking about the winter of 2016-2017 for a long time in southern Idaho.

Trump's order hits area organization hard

President Donald Trump’s executive order to temporarily, and in some cases indefinitely, restrict immigration into the U.S. is striking fear in refugees just across the Idaho state line, leaving them unsure of the fate of their loved ones back home.

Sen. Souza to host health care listening forum

District 4 Sen. Mary Souza, R-Coeur d’Alene, will host a “Health Care Listening Forum” from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, in the Community Room at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

IDFG's license fee hike shot down by lawmaker

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is trying to figure out its next move after a plan to increase hunting and fishing license fees for the first time in 13 years got shot down.

Risch honors Coeur d'Alene's xCraft Enterprises

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has named xCraft Enterprises, LLC of Coeur d’Alene as the Small Business of the Month for January 2017. xCraft will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate.

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John Radcliffe, 71

Sneak peek at new rules for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat hunts

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission on Jan. 26 adopted new rules for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for the 2017-18 hunting seasons.

WSU restocks at receiver, O-line and running back

With star quarterback Luke Falk choosing to return for his senior season, Washington State went in search of wide receivers, a running back and offensive linemen Wednesday on national letter of intent day.

Like father, like son

Kris Cinkovich was the assistant coach officially in charge of recruiting Nate DeGraw to Idaho.

A senior night to remember

Mallory Smith’s stat line from senior night — one basket, two points, two rebounds in a few seconds of playing time — normally wouldn’t suggest a memorable night.

Hutto pleads guilty

The man accused of killing William “Bo” Kirk pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping and robbery.

Lakeside clinches North Star title

PLUMMER — Lakeside rallied from seven points down with 3 minutes left to edge Genesis Prep 53-49 and capture the North Star League girls basketball championship Tuesday night at Ron Miller Court.

A cure for the 'common' headache

Headaches mean big business, and this is especially the case when the cause underlying the headache pain goes undetected and therefore the headache pain is not successfully treated. Drugs are not a cure; they are not like antibiotics which actually kill bacteria that are causing the sickness. Drugs only mask the headache pain symptoms until the drug wears off, and they can cause other problems and even make the pain worse so one has to take even higher doses of drugs.

Fibromyalgia and neck pain

How can a spinal problem possibly contribute to your fibromyalgia symptoms? As with many disorders, especially pain, the nervous system is involved. The nervous system can get affected through structural changes in the spine. The classic example is the lumbar disk bulge producing a painful sciatic nerve, but there are also other ways that problems in the spine interfere with the function of nervous system.

Vikings fall in wild one to Lewiston

LEWISTON — Despite a game-high 34 points from Joey Naccarato, the Coeur d’Alene Vikings fell to the Lewiston Bengals 88-82 in a 5A Inland Empire League game at Booth Hall on Tuesday.

MARCH: Shame on who?

Regarding Michael Quinn’s Jan. 27 letter “March: A liberal shamefest,” Mr. Quinn… you must have missed it. Our president announced after the Woman’s March that “…at least 50% were Republican women…”

Grocery tax still hard to swallow

Three things that make us uncomfortable:

Dehydration and its effects on your health

Dehydration occurs when your body does not have enough water to perform its normal functions. Your body loses more water and other fluids than it takes in, leading to a potentially serious medical condition. Excessive sweating, the use of diuretics, excessive alcohol use, serious diarrhea, fever and vomiting can cause dehydration.

What lies beneath

We are just finalizing our winter/spring schedule of tastings and wine dinners, and it promises to be another great lineup of winemakers! More about the full schedule later for now I want to draw your attention to just one of the events. On Thursday, March 9 we will be holding a winemaker dinner with Bob Bertheau the head winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle; we will follow up the dinner with a tasting here at the shop on Friday, March 10.

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Kelly Floyd Porter, 57

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Patricia A. Gerrity-King, 77

NIC battles enrollment declines

North Idaho College has seen a steady decline in enrollment since 2011, but no panic buttons are being pushed.

Turning up the intensity this month

Chances are, if you’re not playing at your best when the calendar turns to February, it could be a lot closer to packing up the basketballs or rolling up the wrestling mats for the final time this season.

LIGHTS: Warm is right

After reading the article on light pollution I felt I needed to add my two cents worth. I live in the Garden District and love the old houses and the soft warm glow of the lights we have now. Replacing the lights we have now with 4000k (bright white) lights would change forever the character of the neighborhood. I know LED lights are great for many reasons and I have them everywhere in my house, however, I opted for lights in the 2000-3000k range (warm white). They are a little more expensive but well worth it. I have a street light near my house and would hate to see my house bathed in harsh white light all night.

OFFICER: Only one solution

Let me get this straight. Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson’s office “made it a point to make sure the sentence was appropriate” in the DUI case against Post Falls Police Officer Knight and that she didn’t receive a perceived preferential or overly harsh sentence because she is an officer.

Joie de vivre is real for survivor

This past Saturday marked the 10-year anniversary of a tragic snowboarding accident for then-14-year-old Jake Pereira at Schweitzer Mountain. He broke both legs, fractured his neck and back and sustained a severe concussion and serious nerve damage. Airlifted to Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle, he underwent two major reconstructive surgeries and spent two weeks in the hospital before coming home to face three months in a wheelchair and a long road to recovery.

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Lawrence ‘Larry’ Eugene Nordstrom, 82

Charlie Nipp: A lifetime of repaying kindness

COEUR d’ALENE — Charlie Nipp was a 16-year-old high school junior when he learned the real meaning of “coeur” in Coeur d’Alene.

WILDERNESS: Promoting protection

I cherish federal public lands and wilderness. Thanks Judge Winmill for holding the Forest Service and Idaho Department Fish and Game (IDFG) accountable. The massive helicopter invasion of the Frank Church — River of No Return Wilderness was egregious and incompatible with our laws.

Concerned citizens call on Risch

COEUR d'ALENE — People filed into U.S. Sen. James Risch’s Coeur d’Alene office late Tuesday afternoon to share their concerns about President Trump’s recent executive actions and orders.

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Ted J. Fischbach, 87

MARCH: What women want

Mr. Quinn belittled the Women’s Marches around the nation and the WORLD, as a liberal women’s protest. Labeling “liberal” as a four-letter word is not fair or accurate. The roots of the word liberalis or “suitable for a free man” do not apply to females since earliest origins of the word, being neither free nor a man.

Team work = Healing

I had the pleasure of going to the American Physical Therapy association convention this last week in Anaheim, California. What an amazing thing it is to be with more than 10,000 physical therapists, assistants and doctoral students from all over the country. Their passion for their patients is incredible.

LIGHTS: Brighter offenders

I was amused at the front-page article “BLINDED by the light” — blinded is absolutely correct, but surely not by streetlights.

Ask your audiologist… Beware of the 'trade in' gimmicks!

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

Jockeying over instant horse racing

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is pleased that talk of reviving the lucrative practice of instant horse racing terminals in the state has rekindled, but stiff opposition from some legislators stands in the way.

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Withey sought by crime task force

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Michael Wayne Withey.

TRUMP: You can have him

In 1980, I took an oath to serve my country. Nothing, and I mean nothing, was ever so precious to me.

You should worry about constitutional convention

At this moment in our nation’s history, we are deeply divided. There is little agreement between our two major political parties. Eroding confidence in our governing institutions includes flagging respect for Congress, the presidency and the courts.

Turner sentenced in drunk driving crash that killed three

COEUR d'ALENE — In September 2015, Ryan J. Turner drove his Chevy Silverado in the wrong lane of U.S. 95 near Athol, crashing head-on into a southbound minivan.

Expert witness: Toddler died of sudden infant death

COEUR d'ALENE — Pediatric forensic pathologist Dr. Janice Ophoven testified for the defense Tuesday, the final witness in the Heather L. Crawford murder trial.

County considers options for connecting with public

COEUR d'ALENE — The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners wants to make its meetings more accessible to the public.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 258 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, and 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31.

WIC: The foundation of healthy families

What is WIC you ask? WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children and is a federal supplemental nutrition program funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). WIC is not considered an entitlement program, rather a Federal grant program in which Congress authorizes a specific amount of funds each year.

Coeur d'Jazz benefit concert planned Friday at Lake City Center

Coeur d’Jazz, a benefit concert featuring the Pamela Benton Band, will take place Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Lake City Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Drive. Coeur d’Alene.

Super Tyce clobbers cancer

Running through his house with arms flailing, little Tyce Fuqua demonstrated the joy that comes with being released from the shackles of cancer.

Need a plumber for your digestive challenges?

My first Thanksgiving as a 19-year-old newlywed, was a disaster. Not understanding about plumbing, I peeled 10 pounds of potatoes into the sink and then attempted to grind it down the garbage disposal. Well, I’m sure you’re all snickering at my naivety, but as you guessed, it got stopped up. Nothing I did would unplug it, try as I and other guests may, to get it moving. Dishes were brought to the neighbor’s house to wash, while others that stayed behind had hardened on food that was difficult to remove. I had to hire a plumber to come resolve the sink mess. This debacle is not unlike what we do to our own garbage disposal — our digestive system.