Ellington

Northern Lakes splits to open tourney

SPOKANE — Northern Lakes bounced back from a 3-2 loss to host Gonzaga Prep to open the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July Wood Bat Classic on Friday with a 9-3 victory over the Juanita Baseball Club, also at G-Prep.

Lakeland 10-11 boys romp

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Cd'A PD: Drinkers report being drugged in Cd'A bars

Prompted by recent reports from people who feel they have been drugged while drinking at different Coeur d’Alene bars, the police department is urging citizens to use caution when out on the town.

Legals June 30, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV-17-4633 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: DENNIS L. MOBRATEN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gavin M. Mobraten has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Dennis L. Mobraten. 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 19th day of June, 2017. Randall C. Probasco Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 3641 Coeur d' Alene, ID 83816-3641 LEGAL 7859 JUNE 30, 2017 JULY 7, 14, 2017

Post Falls students earn prestigious honor

POST FALLS — Each year at River City Middle School, eighth-grade students who choose to participate in a trip to the nation’s capital also have the opportunity to submit an essay to their teacher for a chance to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

VETS: Give VA a break

The Veterans Administration is getting a bad rap from a lot of people, including some vets themselves seeing recent stories in the news. Yes it’s true that the waiting time to see a specialist may take weeks but bear in mind that the number of people wanting medical treatment far exceeds the capability of the VA. If you don’t believe this just go to the VA on any given day and look at the parking lot. Go inside the hospital and you’ll get an even grimmer picture of how crowded it is.

Talks to focus on Idaho extremist groups

Steve Shaw, author and professor of political science at Northwest Nazarene University, will speak at two Community Library Network locations about hate groups in Idaho. He will be at Hayden Library Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m. and at Athol Library Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m.

Blazes! Lightning torches lake home

By BRIAN WALKER

Opening construction doors

RATHDRUM — Michelle Nelson stepped away from operating a skid loader and reflected on her opportunity of a lifetime.

No, words can't make anybody a criminal

The First Amendment has been my entire adult life.

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Michael ‘Mike’ Cayko, 89

Athol social media maven becomes Oprah Insider

COEUR d’ALENE — No longer do Oprah Winfrey fans need to peek under their seats to find a prize, because she started a program that conveniently ships gifts to them.

Algae advisory issued for Black Lake

Panhandle Health District, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe have issued a health advisory for Black Lake, one of the Chain Lakes.

Rutan to be inducted into tech council hall of fame

BOISE — Burt Rutan, aerospace designer and engineer, and Barbara Morgan, former NASA Astronaut and educator,are the 2017 inductees into the Idaho Technology Council Hall of Fame sponsored by Hewlett Packard. Morgan is the first female inductee to the Hall of Fame.

Whizz, bang, it's patriotic pyrotechnics time

In a small pole shed, neatly perched against an expanse of green swales and somber blue sky near Worley, Randy Adrian sells stuff that explodes.

Cd'A schools hire new finance director

Coeur d’Alene public schools announced Chris Shipley, a certified public accountant with 10 years of public accounting experience, has been selected to serve as the school district’s director of finance and operations.

CONSUMER: Help appreciated

I want to thank you for publishing “The CDA Press Consumer Guy.” He was a big help to us to get the money for our refrigerator back.

AFGHANISTAN: A dead end

Afghanistan is a geographic area; it is not a nation. The government in Kabul is run by non-ethnic Afghans, who are Tajiks. The Taliban are Pashtun, who are ethnic Afghans.

GUNS: One year later…

So, it’s been almost one year that permitless carry became the law in Idaho. I remember the complete and utter blind hysteria from the left at even the thought of law abiding citizens carrying firearms in the city without a permit.

Getting the blues at the Wallace Blues Festival

Blues returns to Wallace in a big way in July.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 118 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, and 5:59 a.m. Thursday, June 29.

Riverstone Summer Concert series starts July 6

The 11th season of the Riverstone Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, July 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. with the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presenting show tune favorites. Organized by the Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance, the concerts are free.

CATS: The ultimate solution

May I comment regarding the article in The Press of Saturday, June 24, titled “City Considers Cat Conundrum.”

New and improved

COEUR d’ALENE — Preliminary designs are taking shape for major school expansions and renovations for Coeur d’Alene public schools.

'Baby Driver' a propulsive, original caper

Going into a new Edgar Wright film, for me, always comes with impossible expectations. The writer/director of “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is one of my favorite visual filmmakers — his editing and camerawork muster as much humor as his rich, story and character-driven screenplays. He’s one of the only people out there bringing a high-class aesthetic to the comedy genre.

Resolution to (cough) even the score

WHEREAS, the state of Washington in general and the city of Spokane quite specifically have hoisted upon Kootenai County the highest water quality standards on Earth because they’re afraid of a little extra fizz in the Spokane River once it crosses ye olde state line headed west,

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

FRIDAY

Hayden tops Cd'A Black

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Local teams begin play today in wood-bat tourney

Coeur d’Alene, Prairie and Northern Lakes are all scheduled to begin play today at the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July Wood Bat Classic.

California, here we come (again)

Bob McAdams seems to have touched a nerve with his My Turn column published last Saturday. Under the headline “7 points to ponder on Idaho etiquette,” McAdams notes that many people continue to move to North Idaho from California “…for the quality of life, affordability of housing, and the exquisite beauty of the area.”

Many will apply, and many will lie

By KEITH COUSINS

Here's your flash news antidote

Tuesday’s column took aim at flash news — that showy, sound-bite, emotionally evocative stuff that leaves the mind undernourished and uncomfortably overfull. Quantity over quality; pop-ups, scare-shares, and quick clicks that do nothing to enhance understanding.

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Judy Virginia Johnson, 70

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DeLange elected president of Idaho cities association

Members of the Association of Idaho Cities elected Councilor Jeri DeLange of Hayden as president for 2017-18. DeLange was elected and took the oath of office on June 22 during the 70th AIC Annual Conference in Boise, with more than 400 delegates representing cities from around the state attending.

SmaK dab in Hayden

HAYDEN — Sometimes business expansions are such an obvious decision they SmaK you in the face.

Tips for summer forest visitors

As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Idaho Panhandle National Forests officials are reminding visitors that fireworks are prohibited on all National Forest System lands; however, there are many other activities that people can do while visiting the 2.5 million acre forest.

Locals at Hoopfest

Idaho leads U.S. in personal income growth

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted personal income grew 1.6 percent from $66.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016 to $67.6 billion in the first quarter of 2017.

Summer sailboat racing series continues on Lake Pend Oreille

Al Berk and his sailboat “Occam’s Razor” are one race closer to a coveted bottle of wine after the second Lake Pend Oreille Yacht Club race of the summer series Sunday, June 25.

Providing safe passage for others

By MIKE PATRICK

Malek for Congress?

By KEITH COUSINS

Beware those who promise fixes for all your pains

I’ve received a large number of calls this week. It’s been a week of real ups and downs for me. I’m always gratified when readers feel like they can call me with questions. I can often immediately help them out of a sticky situation or give them the information that will allow them to completely avoid getting into trouble in the first place.

Mayor's Awards in the Arts nominations sought

The city of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the 22nd Annual Mayor’s Awards in the Arts. Nominations may be submitted by art organizations, individuals, businesses or students and must be received by August 31.

Cd'A adds a little spice to football slate

OK, so the revealing of high school football schedules usually isn’t met with the same excitement as, say, the release of the NFL schedule, or the slate for your favorite college football team.

Teens, summer jobs don't seem to mix

COEUR d’ALENE — It was almost 9 p.m., closing time for Cold Stone Creamery in Riverstone.

A tale of two rivers

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Julyamsh Returns to Kootenai County Fairgrounds July 21-22

WORLEY — Dancers, drum groups, food concessionaires, tribal artists and craftspeople return to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds July 21 and 22 for Julyamsh, “The Gathering in July,” one of the largest powwows in the nation.

Northwest Notes

Chiefs select Fafrak, Kral

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 109 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, and 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, June 28.

Smoke Alarm

COEUR d'ALENE — While Kootenai County has escaped wildfire season so far, it’s already feeling the effects of major fires to the west.

Elk mortality rate spiked in 2017

Poor flying conditions and a lack of available pilots kept the Panhandle’s Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists grounded late last winter when field scientists are usually in the air counting elk.

Post Falls woman sentenced for concealing assets

COEUR d’ALENE — Rebecca C. Buell, 48, of Post Falls, Idaho, was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge in Coeur d’Alene for concealing assets in a bankruptcy proceeding. She was sentenced to three years probation, including 150 hours community service, and ordered to pay $38,960.53 in restitution. Buell pleaded guilty to the felony charge on January 31, 2017.

Washington fire causes smoke here

The smoke that has blanketed the area today is from the Spartan wildfire near Wenatchee, Wash., said Shane O'Shea of the Idaho Department of Lands.

A father's right

Societal shift gives dads ability to have primary custody of their children

Not along ago, dads usually didn’t stand a chance in custody cases.

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Friends are best gift of all

Clayton Bonsell turned 16 yesterday, a milestone birthday by anyone’s standards. My friend Dorene Russell tagged me in a post on Monday on the CDA Crazy Love Facebook page. She (and all of you) know how I love birthdays.

Judge denies bond for accused rapist

COEUR d’ALENE — A Coeur d’Alene judge refused to reduce bond for a 35-year-old Coeur d’Alene man charged with raping a 19-year-old who was staying at his home.

BILL: Review time imperative

This should be Standard Operating Procedure in our government, supposedly a government by and for the people — 30 days to review a finalized proposed bill instead of “Here it is right here, vote now.”

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David Gerard McKenzie, 52

A chiropractic technique for pregnancy

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic technique used in pregnancy to help optimize the mother’s pelvic function. Chances are, if you have been visiting natural birthing websites, you have heard of it.

CALIFORNIA: Comparing values

In response to the “My Turn” item by Bob McAdams:

Bummed, not bitter, about final run

There was plenty of emotions released as runners came across the finish line in Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene.

DMV: Wait for it…

I arrived at the DMV in Post Falls at 8:30 a.m. Monday. I remember reading the office was new and had been improved. So I thought it would be faster.

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The center fielder had 7 hits in 13 at bats and scored six runs as the Lumbermen won three games last week. In back-to-back wins over Prairie, Cunningham was 5 for 8 with five runs scored. “He’s a good hitter; we know that from seeing him play in high school (at Lake City),” Coeur d’Alene coach Kevin Dunton said. “It just took him a while to get going (in Legion ball). He’s getting on base, stealing bases and scoring runs.”

This pickle's particularly sweet

By BRIAN WALKER

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 492 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, June 23, and 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.

Are you living with pain?

Pain can be debilitating and affect not only how we feel but our quality of life. For many it is about restoring their quality of life so that they can play with their children or grandchildren, walk around the block, ride a bike or simply enjoy a movie. Today, we have many options that help us deal with pain, but most of the remedies simply cover up our symptoms. The true path to recovery is finding out what the cause of the pain and trying to break the pattern or pain cycle.

Commercial zoning approved for land near Cd'A Charter Academy

COEUR d’ALENE — A chunk of land along U.S. 95 zoned for warehouses can now be put to commercial and industrial uses after a zone change was approved by the City Council.

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Carole L. Shelton, 58

Diabetes and sleep

Diabetes — more than 25 million children and adults in the USA have type 2 diabetes. Complications of diabetes include:

CALIFORNIA: Been there, love this

Excellent My Turn article in the paper June 24. It addresses things I see everyday driving around the area. Bottom line: Have patience and show kindness.

All about ACAI

Acai is the new “superfood” that’s sweeping the shelves of health food stores and businesses across the nation. Although acai bowls and chocolate-covered acai treats are now wildly popular, this fruit has been around for hundreds of years. The acai berry, which resembles a small grape, originates from the acai palm tree native to Central and South America.

Get up and go

As we complete a weekend of exercise extremes, many people take a look at their own level of exercise. You don’t have to be an Ironman or Hoopfest participant to be physically fit. Nor do you have to work out at a gym. But exercise is undoubtedly vital to health. Since everything is so controversial today, I hate to say it is universally agreed upon, but I’m sure there are some out there that say exercise isn’t necessary. Really?

CDA: Over-charging county?

I could not be more disappointed with the Coeur d’Alene city staff. Charging the county $264,000 for permit fees is excessive at best. Article seven paragraph 10 of the Idaho Constitution clearly states that one taxing district cannot profit from another taxing district.

Teaching tradition

COEUR d’ALENE — Drums made from deer hides created the beats for dancers to twirl and jump to while dressed in vibrant, traditional Native American garb. Men stood tall and proud, donning eagle feathers and colorful beading. Women moved gracefully on the balls of their feet and toes, their arms outstretched to showcase the flow of the fringe on their shawls.

CARTOON: No laughing matter

Mr. Patrick, I am profoundly saddened by the political cartoon in The Press this Sunday. To see your editorial staff stoop to this kind of false news and in such a vulgar way is a betrayal of what I thought were your standards of truth and civility. You owe your readers a retraction and apology.

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Michael Henry Pearson, 23

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C. Ann Zeller, 76

Simple, do anywhere, relaxation techniques

Summer is in full swing and here in Northwest everyone heads for the great outdoors. 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.

CALIFORNIA: Just back off

How sad that Mr. McAdams, President of the Garden District, is allowed to continue to spread manure on people he chooses to profile as outsiders. The Coeur d’Alene Press has pushed this anti-California agenda for years while doing everything it can to attract out of state visitors. This is a classic example of intolerance of others based on where they “might” be from.

The scariest order

Regardless of age, experience or even where we are on our wine journey there is one request that can scare any of us. Whether it be a large party at a business dinner or a more intimate gathering with family and friends, or even just a night out with our spouse you get passed the wine list and asked to pick a good one, uh oh the pressure is on. If it’s at a restaurant featuring a primarily European list the task becomes even more daunting.

Theft suspect said he just wanted to go back to jail

COEUR d’ALENE — Robert M. Fisher stole a box of shoes from a woman’s car in Hayden because he wanted to go to jail, but his attorney at a Tuesday hearing in First District Court was opposed to the idea.

Cd'A, Ironmen are just not that into you

COEUR d’ALENE — Why did Ironman pull the plug on the full triathlon in Coeur d’Alene?

Records

DIVORCES FILED

Get your groove on tonight with Five Alarm Funk

Live After 5 is once again rocking downtown Coeur d’Alene each week during the summer, but this year, it’s happening at McEuen Park.

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Kid Scoop 06-27

Northern Lakes sweeps Lewiston

RATHDRUM — Max Baker hit a home run and Dylan Bradbury pitched a complete game to lead the Northern Lakes Single A to a 9-2 win in the opener of a North Idaho League doubleheader with the Lewiston Cubs on Monday at Gorton Field.

Chip shots

- HOLE IN ONE

Legals June 27, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV 2017-3112 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: CHARLES JOHN SALAMINA DOD: March 27, 2016 CAROL SALAMINA DOD: January 23, 2016 Decedents. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedents. All persons having claims against the decedents or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice of 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 30 day of May, 2017 Charles Salamina, Personal Representative c/o Brandie J. Rouse Attorneys Northwest, Inc. 1910 Northwest Blvd., Ste 200 Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814 LEGAL 7749 JUNE 13, 20, 27, 2017

Nothing to drink to

By BRIAN WALKER

Nonprofit Animal Allies earns business award

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai Environmental Alliance presented its 2017 Community Business award to Animal Allies of Idaho for outstanding service to the community and support of KEA’s mission.

Cd'A receives city achievement awards

BOISE — The Association of Idaho Cities recognized the city of Coeur d’Alene with two City Achievement Awards on June 22 during the 70th AIC Annual Conference in Boise.

Cd'A drivers stuck in red-light district

So, you just missed that traffic light on your way to work.

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Gary Louis Coe, 73

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George Andrew Gaylord, 89

Making dreams come true

By BRIAN WALKER

K-9 ends suspect's run from police

By BRIAN WALKER

News flash: Flash news is making you sick

German author-entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli pegged it when he said news “bites” are to the mind what sugar is to the body. We seem similarly addicted to its mind-numbing consumption. Not only does clickbait and its ilk provide little actual value, the more we consume, the more it harms.

Taking on a big problem

North Idaho College announced it has earned a highly selective designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-Year Education, which opens doors for more federal grants, programs and job opportunities. NIC is the only community college in Idaho with the CAE2Y designation. Cybersecurity courses are part of the curriculum in NIC’s Computer Information Technology program.

Taking a taste is OK

COEUR d’ALENE — Wine and beer makers have a new avenue to entice passersby to sip their wares.

Protect fighters or suffer tragedy

The debate can resume.

A big step forward

COEUR d’ALENE — To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.

Heating up early in the West, Southwest

Our weather here across the Inland Northwest has literally been the envy of those living in California, the Desert Southwest and the Southeast last week. While temperatures in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding regions have been in the pleasant 70s and 80s, record-smashing heat has been reported in places like Sacramento, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and Phoenix, just to name a few areas. In the Southeast, tropical moisture drenched that part of the country.

'There's just lots of energy'

COEUR d’ALENE — Sherman Avenue was a wave of energy throughout the day Sunday as the friends and family of Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene competitors lined the streets to cheer their loved ones on.

On the agenda: Public meetings happening in local government this week

This list of local government meetings taking place this week includes just highlights from published meeting agendas that are available. To view the complete agendas, visit the web addresses included with the listings or call the entities directly.

Dreams take determination

J.C. Penney, founder of the retail giant that bears his name, once evaluated one of his young clerks, stating he “wasn’t thorough and wouldn’t have much of a future in the retail business.” The employee? Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart.

Hospital TV home design marathon

Last week the Wilson family welcomed baby No. 4, and with his arrival came multiple late-night daddy-son hangouts watching HGTV in the hospital room. The HGTV-athon continues at home, with network favorites like “Fixer Upper” and “Property Brothers” also available on Hulu.

New thrift store, community center opens

“Helping Families Care for Their Pets” is the theme of the Tails Foundation Inc., which has opened a huge thrift store and community center at 3513 W. Seltice Way.

Thompson single in ninth lifts Lums

COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen coach Kevin Dunton believes his team is starting to play some exciting baseball.

Time to ground the helicopters

‘Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets.’ — Yogi Berra

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Carl Franz Pfaff, 76

Misleading or deceptive?

At least one reader is disgusted with looking at homes that she believes are deliberately pictured differently than what is seen at a showing. We have told you month after month that there is a real shortage of inventory in our market. This leads to fierce competition among buyers, sellers and agents. Buyers are competing to be the first in line with an offer and are taking care to make their offers agreeable to sellers of well-priced properties.

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Vance Leslie Holley Jr. ‘Bud,’ 74

Summer … at last!

Finally, after the long wet winter and long wet spring, the first day of summer arrived. About time, huh?

Leonard sixth in shot at USATF junior championships

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Recent Coeur d’Alene High grad Grady Leonard placed sixth in the shot put at the USA Track and Field Junior Outdoor Championships this past week.

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Jerome ‘Jerry’ Allen Nutting, 77

A draft to finally feel good about

Usually, seeing what the Portland Trail Blazers do on draft night is an exercise in angst.

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Roger Hale, 79

Reunited on the pavement

SPOKANE — Some use it as a reunion of sorts.

Judge rules beach area privately owned

COEUR d’ALENE — A local highway district was given a hands-off order by a Coeur d’Alene judge who said the highway district had no right to charge launch fees on property it did not own.

'Together has power'

COEUR d'ALENE — The word “can't” does not exist in the world of Dick and Rick Hoyt.

Are you parenting too much?

COEUR d’ALENE — Many parents worry they haven’t done enough to prepare their children for success as adults, but some experts say moms and dads may want to consider whether they’re doing too much.

Records

DIVORCES GRANTED

Sheriff Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 121 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 22, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, June 23.

Cocolalla man dies in one-car crash

An 86-year-old Cocolalla man died in a one-car crash Friday afternoon on U.S. 95 near Athol, Idaho State Police reported.

Legals June 24, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING Case No. CV 17-4427 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 ROBERT ALLEN DeWITT, Deceased. 1. Notice is hereby given that on June 7, 2017, Charleen D. DeWitt, whose name and address is 17514 N. Resevoir Road, Rathdrum, Idaho, filed a Petition for Summary Administration of Estate Where Surviving Spouse is Sole Heir in the above-entitled matter. 2. Notice is hereby given that the petition has been set for hearing in the above-entitled Court at Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 9:30 o'clock a.m. Dated this 9th day of June, 2017. Alan Wasserman Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. Attorneys for Petitioner LEGAL 7789 JUNE 17, 24, 2017 JULY 1, 2017

Man with the dragon tattoo arrested

COEUR d’ALENE — A Springdale, Wash., man with a dragon tattoo and a goatee, accused of loading stolen items from a Rathdrum shop into the back of his GMC pickup truck, is in jail facing charges of grand theft, burglary, drug possession and eluding.

Taylor named county's public defender

By BRIAN WALKER

Democrats launch summer initiative

COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Democratic Party is planning to hit the Kootenai County pavement and engage with residents during what they’re calling “Resistance Summer.”

No RICE for you!

Over the last few years, many physical therapists, physicians and fitness professionals have been shifting their perspective on using ice to treat certain injuries. The ubiquitous use of rest, ice, compress and elevate or RICE has been the treatment for sprains, tears, muscle pulls and soft tissue injuries for a very long time.

Termination temptation

We’ve all been there. You’re starved, and whatever it is that you are presently consuming just tastes so good that there is no question you’ll eat until it’s gone.

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Gary Dean Hall, 77

City considers cat conundrum

COEUR d’ALENE — In a quiet Coeur d’Alene neighborhood in a house with a yard, a garden and flower beds, birdsong pipes from the shade trees that line the street like a boulevard where Howard Kuhns considers cats.

7 points to ponder on Idaho etiquette

North Idaho is growing rapidly with an influx of residents and businesses from all sectors of the country — particularly California. People are moving here for various reasons, but more than anything, for the quality of life, affordability of housing, and the exquisite beauty of the area.

Full Ironman races disappear elsewhere

Coeur d'Alene isn't alone in cutting back its Ironman diet.

BIRD'S the WORD

ATHOL — A growing Sandpoint-based helicopter company that offers firefighting, logging and ski lift construction operations plans to land in Kootenai County.

Stories behind Ironman

By BRIAN WALKER

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Donald G. Murray, 70

Northwest Notes

Ex-EWU standout Wiley

Good luck at Hoopfest

If your team wins its bracket at the Hoopfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament this weekend in downtown Spokane, we’d like to hear from you.

Northern Lakes opens tourney with two wins

LIBBY, Mont. — The Northern Lakes Mountaineers beat Mission Valley 5-1 and the Libby Loggers 15-2 on Friday to open play at the Libby Big Bucks tournament.

Leonard named Gatorade Idaho Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Coeur d’Alene High senior thrower Grady Leonard was named 2016-17 Gatorade Idaho Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year.

Man dies following Monday vehicle crash

A 68-year-old Liberty Lake man died Friday at Kootenai Health as the result of injuries he sustained in a vehicle crash earlier this week.

Man escapes fire by jumping from second-floor apartment window

COEUR d’ALENE — A man at a Coeur d’Alene apartment complex was injured Thursday when a fire broke out in his apartment.

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Check out the city of Coeur d’Alene’s new interactive parking map. It allows you to locate various lots and find parking rates.

Cd'A library begins checking out wireless internet access devices

COEUR d’ALENE – People without internet access can now check out a portable wireless hotspot from Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

Post Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

BOISE — Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested a Post Falls man for allegedly downloading and disseminating child pornography over the internet.

CAMERON: Travel broadens horizons...and you

For the record, I never knew Augustine of Hippo personally.

Cunningham sparks Lums to another win over Prairie

POST FALLS — Leadoff hitter Bennett Cunningham went 3 for 3 and scored three runs as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen thumped the Prairie Cardinals for the second time in two days, this time 9-1 on Thursday in class AA North Idaho League play at Post Falls High.

Legals June 23, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. 2017 4056 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: MARY ELLEN WILSON Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Julia Lynn O'Neill has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or her 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 claim/s will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the attorney for the estate at the address indicated or filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 26th day of May, 2017 /s/ CAMERON PHILLIPS, ISB No. 2364 Attorney for Personal Representative 924 Sherman Ave Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814 Telephone (208) 667-5437 Fax: (208) 664-2114 LEGAL 7727 JUNE 9, 16, 23, 2017

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Leigh Noel Shadel, 95

IRONMAN: 70.3 is best

Thank You Ironman! Everyone involved over the years has been very supportive, from the chamber to the city to the merchants, spectators and volunteers.

Grills get an upgrade at North Idaho College beach

Looking for a place to barbecue near Coeur d’Alene’s waterfront?

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Heber Augustus (Shep) Shepherd, 86

RANGE: A job well done

To all shooters at the Hayden shooting area: John Kester accomplished in one day what I have been working toward for the last several years. I look forward to meeting with him to personally tell him, “Thank you and your helpers.”

The search for Roberta Sunday

COEUR d'ALENE — Robert Martin's platoon was sent to check out an enemy bunker complex that had been hit with heavy airstrikes. He heard a coughing sound.

TUBBS: A view of blue

During my 50 years in Coeur d’Alene, I have hiked Tubbs Hill at least 1,000 times. Each time I am refreshed and energized by my Splash of Blue. This comes from walking next to the lake and seeing the waves splash on the rocks and enjoying the beautiful reflections in the water. Experiences like these are what make living here so special.

Post Falls beach, boat launch opened Thursday

POST FALLS — The beach and boat launch at Q'emiln Park opened on Thursday.

Seattle man sentenced for stealing F-350

COEUR d’ALENE — A stolen vehicle chase in the night, on a snowy road earlier this year near Hayden Lake, ended in a prison term for a Seattle man.

IRONMAN: Hope for future

It is no secret having Ironman in this town has changed the lives of most people here. When Ironman arrived 14 years ago, it put Coeur d’Alene on the map forever. It created a strong sense of excitement each year as the Ironman trucks rolled into town, the athlete village stood in City Park and thousands of athletes and families descended upon the city. Ironman changed lives of those athletes forever.

NEWS: Here's a real story

What determines “news?” That is the question we had Monday, June 19 and we doubt we were alone in finding it lacking of news worthy of publishing. A Day with the DEAD… been far too many tragic deaths in recent days and months to find this anything but offensive.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 247 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, and 5:59 a.m. Thursday, June 22.

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May ready to step in for Hazel

COEUR d’ALENE — Lisa May said running unopposed for a position as a Coeur d’Alene School District trustee was a double-edged sword.

'Save Ironman' rally planned for Saturday

A group is using social media to organize an effort to try to keep the full Ironman in Coeur d’Alene, and it is planning to hold a rally at noon Saturday at Independence Point.

Putting children first

COEUR d’ALENE — Nearly 200 elementary-age children in the Lakeland School District come to school with growling tummies on Monday mornings.

Legals June 22, 2017

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MEMORIAL PARK AND CITY/COUNTY SHARED PARKING LOT FOR THE CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE Sealed BIDS for City of Coeur d'Alene MEMORIAL PARK AND CITY/COUNTY SHARED PARKING LOT will be received by the City Council of the City of Coeur d'Alene at the office of the City Clerk, 71O E. Mullan Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, until 10:00 a.m., Local Time, Friday, June 30, 2017. Bids will be opened at the Mayor's Office of City Hall and read aloud at said time and date. All interested individuals are welcome to attend. All bids sha!I be presented or otherwise delivered to the City Clerk under seal with a concise statement marked on the outside thereof identifying the project to which the bids pertain. Questions regarding this Notice of Advertisement for Bids should be directed to Bill Greenwood at (208) 769-2251. The project limits are generally defined as Memorial Field, City Skate Park, graveled parking areas and paved alley access, and NW Boulevard and Garden Avenue intersection. The SCOPE of the project includes, but is not limited to, demolition of existing Memorial Softball Field, skate park and alley access, landscape, including trees, parking areas and construction of asphalt parking lot, concrete sidewalks, curbs, plaza, bathroom and picnic shelter, new softball field, signalized intersection, landscaping, electrical systems for signal site lighting, and water, sewer, and stormwater utilities. Bid forms, Bidder's instructions, specifications, and Contract forms are available on CD to interested Bidders at the Customer Service Center at City Hall, Attn: Kathy Lewis, 710 E. Mullan Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (kathylew@cdaid.org). A non-refundable deposit of $15.00 will be charged for each set. A Public Works Contractor License for the State of Idaho is required to bid on this work. All bids shall contain one of the following forms of Bidders security in an amount equal to 5% of the total Bid amount, made payable to the City of Coeur d'Alene: 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. The City, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.252, 42 US. C.§§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Prevailing wages are NOT required for this project. The City of Coeur d'Alene reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Engineer's estimate for this project is $1,637,725. A non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Interested parties shall meet at the Memorial Field Parking Lot, at the intersection of NW Boulevard and Fort Grounds Drive, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814. Date: June 15, 2017 /s/ Renata McLeod City Clerk LEGAL 7764 JUNE 15, 22, 2017

Fraud, scams reaching epidemic proportions

A number of consumers called me during the last week complaining about unwanted telephone calls from sales people, scammers and con artists. Unfortunately, the number of calls to me is almost overwhelming — anywhere between 30 and 40 per week, and you know there are many more who have the same complaints but don’t call me.

Hayden Lake Classic boat show and carousel fundraiser on Sunday

The fourth annual Hayden Lake Classic Boat Show will take place Sunday, June 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hayden Lake Marina docks. An informal gathering and public display organized by Hayden Lake wood boat owners, the show will feature a variety of Hayden boats from rare antiques to current classics. The event is free and open to the public.

Ironing out a political cheap shot

John Stone got his own billboard, too.

Kokanee forecast: Populations continue to flourish in area lakes

Gary Gill was out this week pulling kokanee into his boat with his grandkids.

Wait times are the target

By BRIAN WALKER

MLP: Don't dangle your prepositions

Poor, pitiable prepositions. Your Mrs. Language Person has a soft spot for those useful sentence connectors. Yes, in lieu of well-earned accolades for their eager explanations of when, where, or how, instead we see the little tykes rudely kicked to the curb — dangling at sentence end by a thread.

United Way's impact? Go ask ALICE

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Osprey cruise planned for Saturday, July 15

The osprey is a fish-eating hawk commonly seen in North Idaho. At least 100 pairs nest annually in the Lake Coeur d’Alene region including the lower reaches of the St. Joe and Coeur d’Alene rivers.

Northwest Notes

Grove comes up short

Kelly pleads to amended charges

COEUR d’ALENE — A Spokane man pleaded guilty Wednesday to recklessly endangering the life of a Post Falls 22-year-old by making him eat the methamphetamine that caused him to die.

At College

Kyler Little

Lums top Prairie

COEUR d’ALENE — Brady Thompson went 2 for 3 with a two-run double in the fifth inning to spark the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen past the Prairie Cardinals 9-2 in a Class AA North Idaho League game on Wednesday at Thorco Field.

Toelle gets one month for tax fraud

COEUR d’ALENE — A local gastroenterologist, previously accused of funding his now ex-wife’s drug ring, will spend one month in federal prison for submitting false income tax returns.

Ancient Cedars area to open Saturday

The Settler’s Grove of Ancient Cedars is reopening to visitors this weekend after being closed since the Grizzly Complex fire burned the area in 2015.

Jeffrey Michael Marfice, 29

Jeffrey Michael Marfice, 29

A big vision with an even bigger heart

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Zags starting to get caught up in draft

Until recent years, the NBA Draft hasn’t been something for Gonzaga fans to get too excited about.

Late bloomers

In the mountains of North Idaho this spring, June showers have resulted in ... late June flowers.

Records

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Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 413 calls for service between 6 a.m. Friday, June 16, and 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, June 20.

Legals June 21, 2017

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice By the Mall Mini Storage- Located at 6176 N Government Way, Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 intends to hold a bid sale of self-storage units by the following persons in default of payment. The sale will occur at the storage facility: By the Mall Mini Storage- Government Way on 06/26/17 at 12:00PM. Lisa Ihli: 3291 W Prada Dr Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, furniture, household. Logan Young: 1249 2nd Emerald Drive Hayden, ID 83835, Construction equipment, furniture. Khrystyna Million: 10417 N. Camp Court Hayden, ID 83835, furniture, tools, and household. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. LEGAL 7775 JUNE 15, 21, 2017

TRUMP: Positively praiseworthy

President Trump has recently returned home from what is the most inspirational, productive trip abroad for an American president in recent memory — a far cry from Obama’s first (but not last) “Apologetic Tour” for all that is wrong with America. What a breath of fresh air to hear that America is OK — not the racist, evil, deplorables that Barack and Hillary and most left-wing liberals portray us to be. He was met with wild enthusiasm from all of the countries he visited (maybe not so much from NATO, which he told to pay up and pay their fair share). Little did I know that America now pays more than all of the other nations combined.

Super, but not much fun to watch

Don’t blame LeBron James for this idea of creating super teams to chase championships.

Rideaux sought by authorities

The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Robert Lee Rideaux.

KCFR to staff fourth station

By BRIAN WALKER

United effort was launched 60 years ago

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Twoteeth to coach Lakeside boys basketball team

PLUMMER — James Twoteeth, a member of Lakeside’s 1997 state A-4 championship boys basketball team, has been named head coach of the Knights’ boys basketball program.

Northwest Notes

Grove still in a good spot at

IRONMAN RETURNS

By BROOKE WOLFORD

Brain food: Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented?

She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) about five years ago — My mother. I am thankful that she still recognizes me, but I know this will not always be the case. Today marks “The Longest Day,” which is all about love. Love for all those affected by Alzheimer's disease. On the summer solstice, the Alzheimer’s Association has many events going on in each community around the US to help raise funds and awareness for the disease.

Youth sports

Family, friends are Rocky's lasting legacy

When

Garden club tour happening July 30

The Coeur d’Alene Garden Club will present this year’s “Nature’s Reflections” garden tour on Sunday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the 20th annual garden tour event sponsored by the Garden Club. Advance tickets are $25 per person and are now on sale at most local garden centers.

New research on chiropractic and breech births

Recent research reported in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health — Chiropractic on a woman experiencing a breech presentation reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping pregnant women deliver normally in such situations.

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Grove, the Cardinal men’s and women’s golf coach, romped to a six-shot victory at the Oregon Open Invitational last week at the Juniper Golf Course in Redmond, Ore. Grove shot a 13-under-par 203 (67-65-71) in the 54-hole tourney, and won by six shots. “I haven’t been playing very well this spring,” said Grove, who previously played at Coeur d’Alene High and the University of Idaho. “It was nice to actually prepare for this one. I was hitting it well, and making some putts. If you’re not playing and practicing, it’s hard to expect anything. I was able to get in a good week of practice.” It was Grove’s first victory since the 2013 Lilac City Invitational just outside Spokane.

Why we shrink in height?

Do you ever wonder why you are getting shorter in stature as you age? One of the reasons can be that the spinal discs are beginning to lose their height as a result of dehydration. I know, you might be thinking that we are going to tell you to drink more water. And you would be correct.

Planting the seeds of health: Part II

In Part I of Planting the Seeds of Health, we were talking about how the miracle of plant life parallels the miracle of human life. To have healthy plants, we have to address the soil and environment that may be stressing it. We too need to have our “soils” evaluated.

2030: A blue vision

Walking by the beach. Paddling the river. Catching a fish. Your splash of blue is brought to you, in part, by the foresight of community leaders who adopted a vision which states, “In 2030, greater Coeur d’Alene has protected its lakes and rivers, even as our city has grown…Waterways and shorelines remain our community’s distinctive feature.”

Car thief gets prison in crash case

COEUR d’ALENE — A 21-year-old Post Falls woman faces a five-year prison term for stealing her neighbor’s Mercedes, crashing it in Spokane and trying to cover up the theft.

Steve McCrea: A past of politics, pancakes

COEUR d’ALENE — The Gang of Four.

SITE: A municipal gift

I have enjoyed reading the recent articles and letters to the editor regarding the proposed acquisition of the Stimson Lumber mill site along the Spokane River. I love the notion of a “Splash of Blue” to remind us of the unique and abundant water we have here in North Idaho.

Cd'A amends Ironman agreement

COEUR d’ALENE — A billboard at Riverstone used to berate the mayor for the Chamber of Commerce’s decision to eliminate an Ironman race in Coeur d’Alene has run afoul of council member Ron Edinger.

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Anne Louise Holden, 72

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Voters will see through this unsavory switcheroo

It appears Rep. Raul Labrador, despite being a darling of those enamored with the Tea Party wing of the Grand Old Party, missed one of the fundamental principles of the movement encapsulated in the phrase “We don’t like politics as usual.”

Cd'A scores with interim super hire

Coeur d’Alene School District took a big, bold and very temporary step in the right direction by hiring Dr. Stanley Olson.

A trip down memory lane

I just returned from a trip to Northwest Indiana to visit my 90-year-old mom who sadly is not doing very well. Thanks to all of you who have sent messages of prayer and support to me directly and mentioned good thoughts to Mary while I was gone.

CIVILITY: An unlikely example

There is a lot of this “We hate Trump or We Love Trump” that I read in The Press. How about printing what Ted Nugent said? He backed off, and said that he regretted asking Mr. Obama to “Suck on my machine gun.” If a guy like Ted Nugent can do it, maybe some other people around here can feel the same way?

Summer comes to Cd'A

Splash pad action, basketball games, sunbathers, walkers. The summer action is in full swing at Coeur d'Alene's McEuen Park.

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“Just another beautiful day in my town,” said Post Falls City Councilor and Press columnist Kerri Thoreson, when she shared this photo she took Tuesday of a pair of horses and their riders at the intersection of First Avenue and Spokane Street in Post Falls.

Chip Shots

- HOLE IN ONE

Grove in top 10 at PGA tourney

SUNRIVER, Ore. — North Idaho College golf coach Russell Grove not only made the cut at the PGA Professional Championship tournament held at Crosswater Club Course and Meadows Golf Course at Sunriver Resort, but he is also tied for 10th position heading in today’s third round.

Neilson, Smith homer to lead Mountaineers

RATHDRUM — Despite seeing its seven-run lead whittled down by the end, Northern Lakes Mountaineers Single A still held off Sandpoint for a 9-7 victory in American Legion baseball on Monday at Lakeland High’s Gorton Field.

Inoa's walk-off single lifts Indians

SPOKANE — Cristian Inoa hit a walk-off single with one out in the ninth inning, as the Spokane Indians topped the Boise Hawks 7-6 on Monday before 3,812 at Avista Stadium in Northwest League baseball.

Legals June 20, 2017

LIEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that in pursuant to I.C. 55-2305 & 2306 Affordable Storage 54299 N. Old Hwy 95, Athol, ID 83801 will be holding a public auction on Saturday, June 17th, at 9 am sharp to satisfy the lien of property stored by the following people: Tim Baumgartner 2956 E. Susan Ave Athol ID 83801; Jorge Sanchez P.O. Box 851 Spirit Lake ID 83869; Evielynne Holbrook P.O. Box 851 Spirit Lake ID 83869; Pamela Morals 7069 W. Senequoteen Trl Spirit Lake ID 83869; Jonathan Wells 1308 Coeur d'Alene Drive Spirit Lake ID 83869; Blane DeSantis 1340 Kaniksu St Post Falls 83854; Debbe Mosiman PO Box 115 Athol ID 83801. Auction located 5 miles north of Hayden on Hwy 95 and Chilco Rd. CASH ONLY. LEGAL 7730 JUNE 9, 14, 15, 2017

'Not much wiggle room'

By KEITH COUSINS

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Noah F. Stroup

Don't bail on these Mariners just yet

You’ve given up on the Mariners.

Altercation turns tragic

COEUR d’ALENE — A 21-year-old Rathdrum man and former high school football standout is charged with manslaughter after allegedly punching another man who later died from complications resulting from the blow.

Annex battleground

By BRIAN WALKER

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Joan L. Ross, 84

Toast the summer solstice

Cheers to the longest day of the year. How will you celebrate the summer solstice? A trip to the beach, dinner from the grill, maybe a little yoga — a nice “sun salutation”?

Movers and shakers

R. Bruce Owens appointed to Idaho Judicial Council

Second lawsuit filed in boat crash

COEUR d’ALENE — The driver of a boat involved in a fatal crash on Lake Coeur d’Alene last year is facing a second lawsuit by one of the three victims’ parents.

Fire destroys Post Falls shop

By BRIAN WALKER

County names new AMP director

Keith Hutcheson will serve as Kootenai County’s director of adult misdemeanor probation.

Humanities Council invites applications

The Idaho Humanities Council is inviting organizations and individuals to submit proposals for Mini and Major grants, Teacher Incentive Grants, and Research Fellowships. These proposals will be considered at the Council’s fall grant round. The deadline for grant proposals is Sept. 15, 2017. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact IHC staff in advance of the deadline to discuss their project ideas before drafting a proposal.

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DIVORCES FILED

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Cd'A schools pick temporary leader

COEUR d’ALENE — Stanley Olson, a longtime educator and the former Boise Schools superintendent, will serve as interim superintendent of Coeur d’Alene Public Schools in the coming school year. During its meeting Monday at the Midtown Center, the Board of Trustees approved hiring Olson.

Watch: Car d'Lane Classic Car Cruise 2017

Did you miss the Car d'Lane Classic Car Cruise on Friday? Well, here's a little sampling of what you missed.

Man dies following altercation on Fourth Street

A 29-year-old Coeur d’Alene man is dead and a 21-year-old Rathdrum man is facing a manslaughter charge following an altercation police said occurred early Sunday.

A DAY with the DEAD

It must have been strange to hear Bob Lind's sweet "Elusive Butterfly" play from transistor radios as simulated gunfire sprayed toward a horde of the undead.

Legals June 19, 2017

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Coeur d'Alene and the Unincorporated Areas of Kootenai County, Idaho, and Case No. 17-10-0479P. The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA's website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). LEGAL 7741 JUNE 12, 19, 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:

Back at it in Spirit Lake

SPIRIT LAKE — Hundreds lined Maine Street in Spirit Lake Sunday for the annual Big Back-In lawnmower drag races.

On the agenda: City and school district public meetings happening this week

This list of local city government and school board meetings taking place this week includes just highlights from the published meeting agendas. To view the complete agendas, visit the web addresses included with the listings.

PROPHECY: Look out, 9/28/17

Check the date: Sept. 28, 2017.

SPLASH: We love water

The recent letter about Splash of Blue asking for experiences with our beautiful water resources in Coeur d’Alene inspired me to write too. I moved to Coeur d’Alene about a year and a half ago. The lake and the Spokane River are wonderful waterways that my dog and I enjoy every day. We can’t live on the water, but we moved downtown so we could walk to the lake or river. We especially love the places where we can see the water and my dog can jump in to cool off or get a drink when the days get hot. The community is enhanced by our Splash of Blue that all should be able to enjoy.

Welcome to Idaho, the preschool fool

Most of us can agree that in an ideal home, children are fully prepared to attend school and will keep up with their peers every step of the way.

Haen leads Lums in tourney finale

COEUR d’ALENE — Levi Haen doubled to score Brett Stapleton with two out in the bottom of the eighth inning, sending the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen past the Twin City Titans 7-6 in the Best of the Northwest tournament fourth-place game at Thorco Field on Saturday.

Beetle buddies

COEUR d’ALENE — Some dads have the magic touch when it comes to making something awesome.

PRESCHOOL: Reject humanism

Headline: Idaho is dead last in pre-school and kindergarten.

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Jesseka Lynn Musson, 38

GIFT: Graciously accepted

My wife and I would like to “thank you from the bottom of our hearts” for the family and very polite son who thanked me for my service and paid for our meal at Tomato Street Restaurant on Wednesday. It almost caused me to shed some tears to think that here’s a family bringing their children up to appreciate what many have fought and died for so that we can be free in this country.

Abundant space and recreation in Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows in Post Falls boasts several appealing attributes for all types. Retirees, families and outdoor enthusiasts alike are drawn to the neighborhood’s larger lot sizes and immaculate landscaping.

Rustic Restaurant now open

The new Rustic Restaurant opened last weekend at 309 E. Sherman Ave. (next to Clark’s Jewelers).

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Edith Mae Winter, 79

SPLASH: Spokane River joy

I love getting my Splash of Blue every time I drive home along the beautiful Spokane River, which I can see from the roadway in Mill River. On Saturday mornings I ride my bike along the river, on my way to the farmers’ market. It is so peaceful and gets my day off to a fabulous start. In winter, I walk along the same river through the quiet snow and see the fog lifting off the water — time for deep, calm breathing and reflection. In summer, it’s fun watching all the families along City Park beach — all of us getting our Splash of Blue.

LETTERS: Name-calling begone

Reading the paper Sunday, June 11, in the Readers Writer section — I just don’t understand why people can’t state their opinions without name calling and derogatory statements. It just amazes me!

Chase suspect arrested

By BRIAN WALKER

A battle is brewing

You already know that an algorithm determined by data you submit to a real estate website will result in a less-than-accurate guesstimate of your property’s worth. Some For Sale by Owner properties may in fact be sold for less than their true value when sellers use these Automated Valuation Models (AVM) to determine how much to sell for. These sites often rely on less-than-complete data to provide the value as determined by their automated Comparable Market Analysis. In states like Idaho where sold price data is confidential outside the parties involved, these guesstimates may be egregiously erroneous.

A great park needs a great name

Before you hit send ...

By STEVE CAMERON

GRATEFUL: Raul to the rescue

I would like to thank Congressman Raul Labrador for helping my uncle, Ed McGee, die with dignity.

Adventure, education, understanding

It’s one thing to learn about the Coeur d’Alene Tribe from a history book or a web page.

Dear old dads, this one's for you

Today we celebrate the fathers who taught us how to ride a bike, fish, shoot a gun and reveal to us all about “The Birds and the Bees.” I was 9 when my father sat me down to reveal the “facts of life.” It was the first time I ever saw a grown man sweat profusely. I tried to break the tension by telling him I already knew all there was to know but then, for some reason, he stood up and left the room. What was your experience like?

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ANNIVERSARIES

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Robert W. Jenkins ‘Bob,’ 95

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Michelle Ann Bild, 63

DAD: A daughter's tribute

You always say I’m the quiet one but all my life you’ve been teaching me lessons without speaking a word.

Dads deliver

Steve Huffaker's parents divorced when he was young, and he made a personal vow to never be separated from his children without an enormous fight.

Friendship among co-workers

Two friends were walking through a dense jungle. Knowing the dangers, they promised to stick together whatever happened.

Legals June 17, 2017

STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Idaho code 45-805, that on June 24, 2017, a PUBLIC AUCTION shall be held (to satisfy liens, recover unpaid rents and other charges) entire contents of Unit #137 belonging to Casey Pitner at 141 Randolph Ave Pocatello, ID 83201. Amount owing $235. for 2 months past rent and late fees. Contents: Tools & Household Sealed bids between 9:00 AM and 4:30PM on June 24, 2017. At A1 SELF STORAGE 20863 West Highway 53 Rathdrum ID. (208) 818-6165 (208)687-0145. LEGAL 7766 JUNE 17, 23, 2017

United Way receives 1,216 books for children

United Way of North Idaho has received a bundle of children’s books from a national nonprofit that supports childhood literacy and school readiness.

Relief planned for U.S. 95

By BRIAN WALKER

The cars are the stars

By DEVIN HEILMAN

An urgent message for today's parents

In some of my parent circles I’m known as the “progressive parent,” meaning we don’t necessarily shield our kids from tough things but we prefer to guide them, talk with them, watch shows with them, and answer tough questions sometimes in their language.

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Herbert L. Everitt, 71

Happy tails, happy trails

By MATT BALL

Woman arrested after shooting heroin in car

A 23-year-old Hayden woman who was arrested by police after a motorist watched her shoot drugs into her arms with a needle while riding in a car, is in the Kootenai County Jail on a heroin trafficking charge.

Athol mom's mission: To help parents of stillborn infants

ATHOL — The day had arrived.

Out of the Shadows auditions are Monday 

Hey superstars, Out of the Shadows Theater wants you.

Uncharted Charter

By KEITH COUSINS

The last full Ironman, are you ready?

I remember in June 2011, my then 5-year-old son was just about to start his second year of running Iron Kid in the Coeur d’Alene City Park when he was introduced to a handful of pro athletes here to participate in Ironman. He was in awe and quietly told me he wants to be an Ironman when he is old enough. That year, both Ben Hoffman and Heather Wurtele set new course records with Ben coming in at 8 hours, 17 minutes and 13 seconds; and Heather coming in at 9 hours, 16 minutes and 2 seconds.

Taking it for granite

By JERRY HITCHCOCK

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The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 359 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, June 16.

Neilson's walk-off hit wins it for Northern Lakes

RATHDRUM — Andrew Neilson singled in Ryan Pote with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting the Northern Lakes Mountaineers past the Spokane Cannons 2-1 on Friday to conclude pod play at the Best of the Northwest wood-bat tournament Friday at Lakeland High’s Gorton Field.

Thomas found guilty of murder a second time

COEUR d’ALENE — Before jurors delivered their verdict Friday in the murder trial of a former Nez Perce County Deputy, the judge presiding over the Coeur d’Alene courtroom told the audience he expected them to follow etiquette.

Legals June 16, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. 2017 4056 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: MARY ELLEN WILSON Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Julia Lynn O'Neill has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or her 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 claim/s will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the attorney for the estate at the address indicated or filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 26th day of May, 2017 /s/ CAMERON PHILLIPS, ISB No. 2364 Attorney for Personal Representative 924 Sherman Ave Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814 Telephone (208) 667-5437 Fax: (208) 664-2114 LEGAL 7727 JUNE 9, 16, 23, 2017

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St. Vinnie's housing staying open

COEUR d’ALENE — Contrary to rumors, St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is not closing transitional housing facilities due to lack of federal funding.

POLITICS: More work needed

We see the same old whining about religion and politics, the losing party blames their loss on everyone, first one and then the other. Congress and the House gets $174,000 and spend all their time accusing each other of anything, they put in less than three days per week, and they actually get three months vacation each year. They only worked 130 days last year. They really put in some time in April — eight whole days. Wow!

Blue Creek gets green light

By BRIAN WALKER

Quilters show is today, Saturday at fairgrounds

The theme for the North Idaho Quilters’ 2017 Quilt Show is “Quilt Odyssey.” The show, hosted by the North Idaho Quilters guild, takes place today and Saturday in the Jacklin Building at the Kootenai Country Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene.

Cd'A crime rate continues decline

COEUR d’ALENE — When Lee White talks about his department, he gushes.

The Sweeplings featuring Cami Bradley to perform

The Sweeplings featuring Cami Bradley will perform a concert June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Kroc Center Theatre, 1765 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene.

'Steel Magnolias' to be read at Kroc Center

A staged reading of “Steel Magnolias” will be presented by Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre on June 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Coeur d’Alene.

Post Falls men among 18 arrested for drug-trafficking

Two Post Falls men were among 18 suspects arrested this week in what investigators call "an alleged significant drug-trafficking enterprise."

SPLASH: A dog's-eye view

Bev Moss recently wrote a My Turn column on the proposed acquisition of the Stimson Lumber site along the Spokane River. The city of Coeur d’Alene is considering the purchase of this land. Bev brought to our attention how we sometimes take for granted how blessed we are here in North Idaho with our natural resources.

TRUMP: Critic off base

WOW! Mr. Kelly.

Teacher contract negotiations end after school district's 'best offer'

COEUR d’ALENE — The 10th contract negotiation session between Coeur d’Alene School District officials and the teachers union came to a halt when administration announced its latest offer was its best.

MONTANA: Where men are men

A pushy, wimpy reporter recently experienced culture shock when he pushed a recorder in the face of an alfa male from Montana. When a man, not a weak-kneed liberal, tells you to back off, you should do as you are warned.

Singer Family Dinner Concert June 24 in Cd'A

Family Promise of North Idaho is thrilled to have Tracey Singer and his family back in Coeur d’Alene for a visit.

TRUTH: Starts with facts

Whereas I agree with the tenor of Mr. Cameron’s article, “Poverty puts potent clamps on kids,” I feel it must be pointed out that once again he has violated his own tenets as put forth in his “Is Truth Too Much to Ask?” column.

Putting a lid on all that noise

There’s an appropriate time for fire-breathing, smoke-belching, eardrum-shattering cars and trucks to wreak auditory havoc and send bystanders scurrying for cover.

TRUMP: Proud of him

I like President Trump — a non-politician and a businessman who has an objective view of the USA. Like us, he may have been told as a child, “You could be president someday.” And he is president with all his abilities and foibles like we each have.

Get ready for Car d'Lane

The 27th annual Car d’Lane Cruise and Show takes place today and Saturday, and the city of Coeur d’Alene is reminding community members the downtown area will have various road closures for the festivities.

A spray of color in downtown Cd'A

The sun began to set, casting shadows along the buildings lining the alley. At first, it was quiet, boring almost; the walls were bare and there wasn’t anyone in sight. But the shadows led farther down the alley, and as the hiss of spray cans became audible, the shadows were replaced by a bright, colorful mural and one man with paint coating his arms.

'It Comes at Night' a grim, low-key thriller

The marketing for “It Comes at Night” promises conventional horror thrills. Even the title suggests the presence of a bloodthirsty beast or two.

TRUMP: Alternative sickening

I am amazed to see the various letters complaining about Donald Trump — the latest from Mrs. Gressler on June 11. My answer to all those who dislike Trump is: Think of the alternative i.e. Hillary Clinton. If that isn’t enough to make you fall on your knees praising God for Trump’s victory, I just don’t know what it takes. She would have been the personification of supreme tragedy.

Wow stuff from Netflix, Amazon and Hulu

It’s likely you read some fairly dramatic material in The Press last Sunday.

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Weekend TV/Radio highlights

FRIDAY

Lums drop two on first day of wood-bat tourney

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen allowed just one hit, but Gonzaga Prep won on a bases-loaded hit by pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 3-2 victory over the Lums in the second game of the first day of the Best of the Northwest tournament Thursday at Thorco Field.

Grove wins Oregon Open

REDMOND, Ore. — Russell Grove hadn’t had much time to practice this spring.

Edelweiss! Flutes! Get your daily dose of Street Music Week

Big horn sheep journeys to Cd'A

Ironman cancellation sparks anti-mayor sentiment

Someone is not happy the full Ironman won’t be taking place in Coeur d’Alene again after this year.

Helping critters go home

Legals June 15, 2017

LIEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that in pursuant to I.C. 55-2305 & 2306 Affordable Storage 54299 N. Old Hwy 95, Athol, ID 83801 will be holding a public auction on Saturday, June 17th, at 9 am sharp to satisfy the lien of property stored by the following people: Tim Baumgartner 2956 E. Susan Ave Athol ID 83801; Jorge Sanchez P.O. Box 851 Spirit Lake ID 83869; Evielynne Holbrook P.O. Box 851 Spirit Lake ID 83869; Pamela Morals 7069 W. Senequoteen Trl Spirit Lake ID 83869; Jonathan Wells 1308 Coeur d'Alene Drive Spirit Lake ID 83869; Blane DeSantis 1340 Kaniksu St Post Falls 83854. Auction located 5 miles north of Hayden on Hwy 95 and Chilco Rd. CASH ONLY. LEGAL 7730 JUNE 9, 14, 15, 2017

Northwest Notes

Farragut Disc Golf Club monthly tournament

One grand two-fer for the environment

By any name, greenhouse gases are a problem. Connect them to climate change, global warming, or plain old air pollution, and however opinions shake out, we can all agree these effects of society’s industrialization can’t continue at current levels.

Locals: Political climate conducive to shooting

A harshly divisive political climate was one of the culprits cited by Kootenai County residents asked by The Press about Wednesday’s shooting in Alexandria, Va.

New cars for school stars

POST FALLS — Lily Shelton had the key — literally — to winning a 2017 Chevy Sonic Turbo courtesy of Knudtsen Chevrolet on Wednesday night.

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Vern Stambaugh, 87

Hauser under the gun to pay attorney fees

COEUR d’ALENE — The city of Hauser must reimburse its local gun club for attorney fees the club accrued fighting the city in a lawsuit over a code violation.

Judge denies probation, sends dealer to prison

COEUR d’ALENE — Jon J. Wallace thinks he can do probation again, and stay clean.

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A look at the forest after fire

COEUR d’ALENE — In May, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests planted approximately 45,500 western white pine, larch and cedar in 126 acres of the Lower Flat Salvage Sale area on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District that was burned during the 2015 Grizzly Complex fires.

A prep wish list for 2017-18

With the 2016-17 prep sports season in the books, here’s a few wishes/hopes/wonders for the 2017-18 slate:

IDFG trailer to visit area lakes

With schools out for the summer, parents are looking for fun activities to keep their kids busy and get them outdoors. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a program that may be just what you are looking for.

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Wanda Duwe, 87

Judge orders prison for heroin trafficker

COEUR d’ALENE — A 28-year-old Post Falls woman who had seven grams of heroin hidden in her vagina when she was arrested by police, will go to prison for dealing drugs a 1st District judge ordered Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene.

Honduran Boy Scout seeks old friends

COEUR d’ALENE — A Honduran man who had a transformative experience while visiting the Coeur d’Alene area with his Boy Scout troop is reaching out to the community for assistance almost 50 years after the trip.

At College

Vanessa Shippy

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JFAC members get to see funding at work

COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee is tasked with creating a budget that funds many public initiatives and institutions.

The dream job that's too good to be true

A company recently contacted me, looking for employees to work in Montana and the Dakotas in the oil and gas industry. The company is based in Denver but has a local contact telephone number. Those who are hired will be making a minimum wage of $29 per hour, plus about 10 hours per week of overtime at double time, I was told.

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“Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit” arrested

A six-week spree of robberies at Dollar stores in multiple states has likely come to an end.

Emily Haas leading the green team

Idaho Central Credit Union Coeur d'Alene Branch manager loves a challenge

Legals June 14, 2017

LIEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that in pursuant to I.C. 55-2305 & 2306 Affordable Storage 54299 N. Old Hwy 95, Athol, ID 83801 will be holding a public auction on Saturday, June 17th, at 9 am sharp to satisfy the lien of property stored by the following people: Tim Baumgartner 2956 E. Susan Ave Athol ID 83801; Jorge Sanchez P.O. Box 851 Spirit Lake ID 83869; Evielynne Holbrook P.O. Box 851 Spirit Lake ID 83869; Pamela Morals 7069 W. Senequoteen Trl Spirit Lake ID 83869; Jonathan Wells 1308 Coeur d'Alene Drive Spirit Lake ID 83869; Blane DeSantis 1340 Kaniksu St Post Falls 83854. Auction located 5 miles north of Hayden on Hwy 95 and Chilco Rd. CASH ONLY. LEGAL 7730 JUNE 9, 15, 2017

LEAKS: Play it straight, media

Reference Steve Cameron’s column, “Haylie: ‘Is truth too much to ask?”

Taylor, Smith power Northern Lakes

RATHDRUM — Jaret Taylor and Dustin Smith drove in two runs each as the Northern Lakes Mountaineers took advantage of four errors to beat the Moscow Blue Devils 10-1 in the resumption of a Class A North Idaho League baseball game at Gorton Field on Tuesday.

FLAG: Fly it with confidence

Many pieces of fabric, unfurling in the wind. Show your colors to the world. Be proud to be an American.

Ask your audiologist… Please try out the new stuff!

Every year around this time the hearing aid manufacturers release and train audiologist and hearing instrument specialists on all of the newest products. I have the feeling the economy is getting better because the manufacturers have given me multiple pairs of new demonstration loaners for my patients to try.

The case for fair trade, Trump-style

Second in a two-part series

How is your emotional and physical well-being?

Are your fears about your health and the choices you must make keeping you from moving forward? When these concerns stop us, we need to take an inventory of old thoughts and be open to accepting new possibilities. One way to help in this process is by journaling each day and be very specific. Create a starting point by asking “Where am I now?”, “What do I want?”, “What is the problem?”, and “What do I need?” Take a look at your attitude, be still and listen, and create positive affirmations to help during the process. Look for the small gifts in each day. It is often the tiny things that can be the greatest gifts and a reason to be grateful.

When half is the right amount

Ironman Coeur d’Alene has been racing against an opponent it can’t beat.

Bad breath: A symptom of an underlying medical condition

Everybody worries about their breath from time to time — like after a meal filled with plenty of onions and garlic. But for some people, though, the worry never goes away. They buy mouthwash by the gallon and pop breath mints by the handful, but they still worry that their breath is bad. And they’re still afraid to get close to people — even the ones they love most.

Man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm, meth

COEUR d’ALENE — A man with droopy eyes and slow speech, according to police, who rode his bicycle in downtown Coeur d’Alene, allegedly with an illegal firearm in his backpack, may go to prison for two years for being a felon in possession of a gun.

HANDELMAN: A real leader

“Work Hard, Be Nice” words I will continue to live by as I wrap up my 7th year with the Coeur d’Alene School District. This is a motto that Matthew Handelman has shared with the school district staff for several years at the start of the school year. I have enjoyed Matt’s leadership throughout my time in this district. He lives by this motto and was always available to his staff. I have worked for five school districts in three states during my 20+ year career as a special education teacher. Matt Handelman has been the only superintendent to come into my classroom, get to know my students and take a personal interest in the lives of his staff and students. I have strong admiration for him as a true servant leader who always worked hard and was nice to work with. I wish Matt only the best as he begins his new position in Washington. I encourage the Coeur d’Alene School District to continue to Work Hard, Be Nice and have a great summer.

Fire damages Post Falls home

By BRIAN WALKER

Legislator, Cd'A police work to advocate for sexual assault victims

COEUR d’ALENE — Rep. Melissa Wintrow said her work advocating for victims of sexual assault in the state Legislature has been a lot like peeling back an onion.

Are B vitamins really a source of energy?

Energy drinks and supplements are stamped with the claim that they will boost your energy because of B vitamins. Is what we are reading true? Well, you surely felt energized when you consumed that energy drink. Of course, it must be true! Buyers beware. There are many ingredients in energy drinks such as caffeine that are most likely boosting your energy.

Conkling Marina sued after man takes a spill

COEUR d’ALENE — A 58-year-old Spokane man who said he fell on a dock at Conkling Marina is suing the resort owners for not maintaining the floating platform.

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Ronald McDonald Room open at Kootenai Health

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai Health and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest announced the opening of a Ronald McDonald Family Room inside the Kootenai Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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Marjorie Ann (Hedgecock) Steg, 82

Athol getting a Super boost

By BRIAN WALKER

Safe sunscreen

Everyone knows you should wear sunscreen, but if you’re like me you worry about all the chemicals in them. Are they safe?

Planting the seeds of health: Part 1

After a long winter and frustrating spring, we are exuberantly working to get our fields and gardens planted. Some will spend time planning just the right colors, textures, heights and maybe even fragrances in their flower gardens. Others are planting vegetables and herbs. Maybe they are trying new varieties, or planting old favorites, or even some of the varieties planted by our ancestors decades or centuries ago that are popular recently. A lot of time and effort goes into the process. Do we put the same effort into our health?

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LAWSUIT: Are you serious?

Four jailbirds in the Benewah County Jail want to sue for $20 million alleging their civil rights have been violated. Dumoura destroyed jail property and violated two federal probations (heaven knows why he was incarcerated in the first place), Adamson was charged with obstructing justice and driving without privileges, Sochinsky faces a felony charge of LEWD CONDUCT WITH A CHILD and Sivo faces a DOMESTIC BATTERY trial.

NEWS: Fake vs. manipulated

To Steve Cameron: Regarding “Is truth too much to ask?” and “fake news.” Steve, you contributed to the public’s negative feelings in your article right from the get go. I can deal with fake news; it’s “manipulation” that I can’t tolerate, especially by the news media and what you referred to as “...honest journalists...” I found it interesting you made a distinction, “honest journalists.” I’m sure you consider yourself to be one and that brings me to your contribution to the public’s frustration right from the start of your article and it wasn’t fake news; it was “manipulation” and that’s worse because fake news is a lie that can be checked out, “manipulation” is a subtle form of controlling how someone thinks.

NORTHWEST NOTES

WSU to play seven home football games four times over next five seasons

TRANSIT: Consider alternatives

Regarding the “Mass Transit Hub,” Kootenai County citizens should know it is a bus station which is “a done deal” to be built at Riverstone, thanks to newly elected Commissioners Bingham and Fillios. Commission Chairman Eberlein has voted “NO” several times.

Movers and shakers

Attorneys Ramsden and

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Lois Young Bjerkestrand, 85

Cd'A woman named Lady Elk of the Year

The Idaho State Association of Elks named Judy Gardner the 2017 Lady Elk of the Year on June 2 at the ISEA Summer Convention in Salmon.

Forest Owners Field Day set

A field day for family forest owners and managers will be held Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cedar Mountain Farm just southeast of Athol.

KIDS COUNT REPORT Poverty puts potent clamps on kids

This is the second in a two-part series about the well-being and educational progress of children in the state overall and North Idaho specifically, based on just-released national and statewide data.

The POWER of LIFTING

Rick Durbin and a friend were planning to compete in a masters national wrestling tournament when they came to a revelation.

Fast moving changes in the craft beer world

Even if you are not an ardent beer or more specifically craft beer enthusiast it is difficult not to recognize the rapid growth the industry has seen in recent years. In a small town like Coeur d’Alene you can easily see the small breweries popping up seemingly overnight, add in the new pubs focused on beer more than any other beverage and it seems there is one on every block. Similarly, all of us, even those of us not in the food and beverage industry know someone entering the brewing business.

Avista wants rate hikes

Avista Utilities is seeking a two-year rate hike for its electric and natural gas customers in North Idaho to pay for replacing or upgrading infrastructure.

Jury can't reach verdict in Lewiston strangling case

After more than two weeks of testimony, 12 Kootenai County jurors could not reach a verdict Tuesday in the murder trial of a former Nez Perce County deputy sheriff.

Father's love inspires local runners

When an invitation was extended for me to emcee an event on June 23, I was interested in details before accepting. What I discovered was a wonderful new nonprofit that I was unaware existed. Team Hoyt Coeur d’Alene is a 501(c)(3) organization that’s a shared passion of board president

HEROES: D-Day remembered

Amen to John Minden re: D-Day in Friday’s Press. These brave souls who landed on Normandy beaches should never be forgotten nor should we forget how many American men were lost to be forever left on French soil tended by the French. Another article in the Sports section is about Kaepernick who has not been signed to an NFL team. His not standing for our National Anthem is his right but is a slap in the face to those brave souls who served and lost their lives on D-Day and those throughout history who so bravely sacrificed their lives for those freedoms.

From rivals to a really good relay team

It’s understandable that your rivals are your rivals during the regular season.

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Zebulon Roy Hegel, 31

BLUE: Here's my splash

Thanks to Bev Moss and her “My Turn” column highlighting the “Splash of Blue” campaign by Friends of The Spokane River Corridor group. Raising public awareness of our water is the first step in proper planning to preserve public access to our beautiful water features. I’m a strong supporter preserving extensive public water access — including a bike trail — at the two former CDA millsites on the Spokane River. Most cities would love to have this “blank slate” opportunity for water access. I hope the City will do everything in its power to preserve public access and riverfront parkland.

It's official: Full Ironman checking out

COEUR d’ALENE — The Ironman is leaving the Lake City.

Post Falls DMV to be closed June 16-21

The Post Falls Division of Motor Vehicles Office will be closed Friday, June 16, at noon. It will re-open Wednesday, June 21, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:15 a.m. at the new DMV facility at 200 E. Railroad Ave.

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More Street Music Week

Students from Sorensen Magnet School for the Arts performed during Day 2 of Street Music Week in Coeur d'Alene. Each day through Friday from noon to 1 p.m. performers will line Sherman Avenue collecting donations for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Garwood Elementary rocks out the school year

For their last day of school, Garwood Elementary students enjoyed a rock concert performed by Grizzle, a band made up of four Garwood teachers and named after the school’s grizzly bear mascot.

Avista seeks rate increases for electric, gas customers

Avista is calling for a 7.9 percent rate hike for electric customers beginning in 2018 and another 4.2 hike in 2019, and gas customers would see increases of 5.7 percent in 2018 and 3.3 percent in 2019, according to the following press release from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

It's official: 2017 is the final year for full Ironman in Cd'A

The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce just released the following press release:

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LAWSUITS

Leveling the trade playing field

By UYLESS BLACK

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Let Flag Day bring us closer together

As spring clears winter’s harsher climate and the nation’s birthday draws near, flags again venture outside, adorning more homes and businesses. For many, emotions swell. Flags symbolize so much — history, identity, sacrifice, pride and yes — love.

Seahawks ignoring Kaepernick just weird

Austin Davis.

KIDS COUNT REPORT

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the well-being and educational progress of children in the state overall and North Idaho specifically, based on just-released national and statewide data.

Not exactly 50-50

By KEITH COUSINS

Annual tee off nears for sixth time

The sixth annual Scott Wemple Golf Tournament will be held Friday, July 28 at Avondale Golf Club in Hayden. Registration is now open online at northidahocasa.org. Cost per player is $100, $45 for Avondale members. A shotgun start for all participants will be at 1 p.m. with a banquet dinner to follow.

Shhhh! Cd'A addresses NOISE

COEUR d’ALENE — A city ordinance that once targeted blue-collar noise in working class Coeur d’Alene neighborhoods is being amended to reflect the changing times.

Elliott lifts Prairie over Northern Lakes

RATHDRUM — Jacob Elliott threw seven innings, allowed two runs and three hits, struck out four and had three hits to lead the Prairie Cardinals (AA) over Northern Lakes (A) 8-3 on Monday at Gorton Field.

Cd'A woman first female Elk of the Year in Idaho

The Idaho State Elks Association named Debbi Nadrchal, of Coeur d’Alene, the Idaho State Elk of the Year on June 3 at the organization’s summer convention held in Salmon, Idaho.

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Manzardo commits to play baseball at WSU

Lake City High’s Kyle Manzardo on Sunday verbally committed to play baseball at Washington State, effective fall of 2018.

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Toddler found walking along Government Way; father arrested

HAYDEN — The father of a two-year-old boy is in Kootenai County Jail after the toddler was found early Saturday morning walking along the roadway without shoes or socks and in pajamas.

Flag exchange at Legends Park

Legends Park Assisted Living in Coeur d’Alene is celebrating National Flag week with an opportunity for local residents to exchange worn-out U.S. flags for new flags, free of charge.

Lightning - facts and figures, odds of being hit

We’re now near the end of the spring season and many areas have already seen more thunderstorms in 2017 than at the same time in 2016.

Help make the Fourth sparkle

COEUR d'ALENE — With the Fourth of July just three weeks away, the countdown to the annual parade and fireworks show in Coeur d'Alene is underway.

Northern Lakes splits with Lewis-Clark 'A'

LEWISTON — Jack McDonald scattered six hits, and the lone run he allowed was unearned, as the Northern Lakes Mountaineers beat the Lewis-Clark Cubs 9-1 in the second game to salvage a split of their class A North Idaho League doubleheader Sunday at Harris Field.

Remembering Turrell's rescue

With a throaty growl, the big diesel engine of the road grader sprang to life on that early Friday morning of May 20, 1977, putting into motion a series of events that culminated with a pickup pitching headlong into the cold waters of Beauty Bay.

Legals June 12, 2017

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Coeur d'Alene and the Unincorporated Areas of Kootenai County, Idaho, and Case No. 17-10-0479P. The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA's website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). LEGAL 7741 JUNE 12, 19, 2017

Run for 271 raises more than $24K for elementary schools

COEUR d'ALENE — About $24,300 was raised for the Coeur d'Alene School District's 10 elementary schools during the sixth annual Run for 271 on June 3 at McEuen Park.

Jacobson to seek second term as Post Falls mayor

POST FALLS — Post Falls Mayor Ron Jacobson will seek a second term in the position in November.

Burglary suspects arrested

HAYDEN LAKE — Two burglary suspects were arrested on Saturday night after they were located in a stolen car.

Warrants

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

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Thank you everyone who came out on Saturday, June 3 and supported the 3rd Annual Pride in the Park organized by the North Idaho Pride Alliance! What a beautiful day to celebrate our Pride and our Unity. Special thank you to the Men’s Amity Project members, led by Michael Gray, for all of your young strength in setting up and taking down the event! Thank you to Pride in the Park committee members Ruth Ann Stratton, Doug Rathbun, Jessica Russell and ALL of the many wonderful volunteers who stepped up and helped set up, staff the Pride Alliance and information booths and helped clean up.

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ANNIVERSARY

Hospital, schools feel impact of suicide series

COEUR d’ALENE — Critics claim the popular Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” glamorizes and therefore encourages suicide.

Sandcreek Lofts brings Dover Bay into downtown Sandpoint

Dover Bay Development is known for their diverse and beautiful waterfront community on Lake Pend Oreille. Now they’re taking their style and success into downtown Sandpoint.

Street-smart tips return!

You learn to be book smart in school, but you better not forget that you need to also be street smart. As I like to say, knowledge does not become power until it is used!

You'll flip when you see what Cecil is doing now

If necessity is the mother of invention, then desire, according to Travis Lopes, is the mother of reinvention.

Average price up - inventory still down

It will come as no surprise to regular readers that our prediction a couple months ago has come to be.

No more pollen?

Our area must have set some kind of a pollen record this spring. It seemed to show up day after day for an awfully long time. As much as we may love our native pine trees, we could sure do without the “yellow flour.”

Cash&Carry opening this week

Billing itself as a guide to quick and easy wholesale shopping, the new Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice Store opens this week at 208 E. Appleway (between Wendy’s and Interstate 90).

VETERANS: A war on bills

In America, most veterans who come back home, while fighting for our rights and freedom, are not able to catch up with payments for their own household, and are kicked into the streets. Is this how we treat our veterans? Is this how we should treat them, when they just risked their lives, fighting for the rights and freedom of every American citizen?

TRUMP: A national disgrace

I have always considered myself a Democratic moderate, sometimes voting for a Republican when appropriate. It is baffling to me that Republicans continue to defend Trump’s indefensible actions. The man has acted like a buffoon when it comes to international affairs and an unabashed obstructionist regarding domestic matters. How can Republicans possibly see this man as a representative of their values and views? I have a very good memory, which includes recalling most Republicans appalled by this man before he was elected by the Electoral College (not by the popular vote).

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ADLER: Hearing is believing

David Adler has written an excellent article in the Coeur d’Alene Press that we all should read. I have heard him speak at the Coeur d’Alene library twice in the past year and three months. He is a constitutional scholar and spoke on this topic both times. He makes every effort to address certain issues as written and defined by the courts over the years. He is open to all questions whether on his topic or to address questions by individuals in attendance. Even if the questioner disagrees with what he has said and chooses to attack him personally, Mr. Adler acknowledges the person and explains what the courts have ruled or the understood intent of the Constitution.

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Melissa Connors (Collett), 37

TEACHERS: No more money

The teachers are asking for more money. Surprise, surprise. If they are so gifted, and always ask for money, why don’t they do something else? Is it because they are not the gods they imagine? Consider the Coeur d’Alene teacher busted for marijuana, wow what a role model! He still teaches your kids. Yep this genius is still sucking down taxpayer dollars. Big idea, what if Idaho shuts down the budget for education altogether? That means no more dollars for the crying teachers. That amounts to half of the budget of the state. And as a bonus the teachers would leave the state. It’s a win win.

GRIFFIN: Try this on

Regarding the outcry of Kathy Griffin’s display of a mock severed head of the president, my question is: What would the reaction of Kathy herself be if someone were to display a mock severed head of her mother on television?

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Judy Anastasia Krueger, 74

TRUMP: Not a fan

Who needs soap operas or reality TV since we have Trump? Acting like he is wearing clown clothes, a red nose and floppy clown shoes at a white tie foreign leaders meeting. Elbowing his way to front through European presidents to get the best photo op.

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Paul David Griffith, 35

VETERAN: Help needed - delivered

I have some good news I’d like to share with readers of The Press who need help dealing with the federal government. I am a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps (1974-78) and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Unfortunately, it’s taken a decade to process my disability claim and an appeal after denial of my claim.

WHERE ART HAPPENS

During the fifth annual Coeur d'Alene Artists Studio Tour, one local artist invited her guests to do some painting of their own.

BLUE: Here's my splash

I totally agree with the My Turn about “Splash of Blue.” We love to kayak and having access to the river and lake is a necessity. It’s great that there is a proposed park and public access at the Atlas property to the Spokane River. It is water for us all and we all need access to it. Keep kayaking!

TRANSIT: Regan is right

Obviously, Catherine Matheson speaks ignorantly on the facts surrounding the development of the Riverstone Mass Transit Hub and an honorable man, gracious enough to serve our county. Her letter on Wednesday said nothing about the expense, construction and crime statistics that would affect the Riverstone area, only rhetoric through a malicious spew of the words. The people of Coeur d’Alene have a right to be made aware and question the Kootenai County Transit Administrators on their proposal.

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Northwest Notes

Rangers’ top pick in ’16 to

An invisible line causing much ado

The news early last week that Hermiston (Ore.) High was being allowed to join the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association starting with the 2018-19 school year brought back a few memories.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 120 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 8, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, June 9.

Reasons why you should not watch this show

We need to be aware of suicide. On average, one Idahoan a day will take his or her life.

Legals June 10, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA 4313-DR-ID The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides occurring on March 6-28, 2017. This notice applies to the Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5206. Under a major disaster declarations (FEMA-4313-DR-ID) signed by the President on May 18, 2017 the following counties have been designated adversely affected by the disaster and eligible for PA: Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone, and Valley counties. Additional damages and/or counties and tribes may be designated at a later date. All counties and tribes in the State of Idaho are eligible for HMGP. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect the historic property, floodplain or wetland, or may result in vulnerability to flood damage. Presidential Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 require that all federal actions in or affecting the floodplain or wetlands be reviewed for opportunities to relocate, and evaluated for social, economic, historical, environmental, legal and safety considerations. Where there is no opportunity to relocate, FEMA is required to undertake a detailed review to determine what measures can be taken to minimize future damages. The public is invited to participate in the process of identifying alternatives and analyzing their impacts. FEMA has determined that for certain types of facilities there are normally no alternatives to restoration in the floodplain/wetland. These are facilities that meet all of the following criteria: 1) FEMA's estimate of the cost of repairs is less than 50% of the cost to replace the entire facility, and is less than $100,000; 2) the facility is not located in a floodway; 3) the facility has not sustained major structural damage in a previous Presidentially declared flooding disaster or emergency; and 4) the facility is not critical (e.g., the facility is not a hospital, generating plant, emergency operations center, or a facility that contains dangerous materials). FEMA intends to provide assistance for the restoration of these facilities to their pre-disaster condition, except that certain measures to mitigate the effects of future flooding or other hazards may be included in the work. For example, a bridge or culvert restoration may include a larger waterway opening to decrease the risk of future washouts. For routine activities, this will be the only public notice provided. Other activities and those involving facilities that do not meet the four criteria are required to undergo more detailed review, including study of alternate locations. Subsequent public notices regarding such projects will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available. In many cases, an applicant may have started facility restoration before federal involvement. Even if the facility must undergo detailed review and analysis of alternate locations, FEMA will fund eligible restoration at the original location if the facility is functionally dependent on its floodplain location (e.g., bridges and flood control facilities), or the project facilitates an open space use, or the facility is an integral part of a larger network that is impractical or uneconomical to relocate, such as a road or utility. In such cases, FEMA must also examine the possible effects of not restoring the facility, minimize floodplain/wetland impacts, and determine both that an overriding public need for the facility clearly outweighs the Executive Order requirements to avoid the floodplain/wetland, and that the site is the only practicable alternative. State of Idaho and local officials will confirm to FEMA that proposed actions comply with all applicable State and local floodplain management and wetland protection requirements. FEMA also intends to provide HMGP funding to the State of Idaho to mitigate future disaster damages. These projects may include construction of new facilities, modification of existing, undamaged facilities, relocation of facilities out of floodplains, demolition of structures, or other types of projects to mitigate future disaster damages. In the course of developing project proposals, subsequent public notices will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available. The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Those actions or activities affecting buildings, structures, districts or objects 50 years or older or that affect archeological sites or undisturbed ground will require further review to determine if the property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). If the property is determined to be eligible for the NRHP, and FEMA's undertaking will adversely affect it, FEMA will provide additional public notices. For historic properties not adversely affected by FEMA's undertaking, this will be the only public notice. As noted, this may be the only public notice regarding the above-described actions under the PA and HMGP programs. Interested persons may obtain information about these actions or a specific project by writing to: FEMA Joint Field Office, 4040 W. Guard St., Building 600, Boise, ID 83705; or by calling Karie Roach, 312-618-8516. Comments should be sent in writing to Timothy B. Manner, Federal Coordinating Officer, at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice. LEGAL 7733 JUNE 10, 2017

Street Music Week begins Monday

COEUR d’ALENE — Downtown Coeur d’Alene will be filled with music, jugglers and others raising money for Second Harvest food bank.

Young and old enjoy Playland Pier Carousel at grand-reopening

COEUR d’ALENE — It was about 50 years ago that a teenage Ron Douglas scrubbed sticky fingerprints from the poles of the Playland Pier Carousel.

Transit Center a 'done deal' thankfully

Brent Regan is wrong to keep opposing a new Kootenai County Public Transit Center ("Why bus Taj Mahal is unwise and unsafe," June 3). Funding for the Riverstone Transit Center was approved by the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners in January 2017. In early May, Commissioners reaffirmed their approval for the new Center. Done deal.

Smoking and vaping

Summer is starting to kick in and most of us are spending more time outside hiking, at the beach, parks or in general out and about. One thing I am noticing, and perhaps it is just by chance, is the number of people smoking cigarettes or vaping.

Talent from A to Zaragoza

COEUR d’ALENE — Marie Zaragoza was named the 2018 Distinguished Young Woman of Coeur d’Alene last Saturday night at the program’s showcase at the Kroc Center.

Your back needs some payback

Ah, the spine. The complex and flexible epicenter by which our movements are made possible. Incredibly intricate and delicate at the same time.

Movers and shakers

Hayden Business Expo set for

Coeur Group completes Children's Village playgrounds

The Coeur Group completed a community project in May that was over a year in the making. With funds provided by the Hartford Foundation, the Coeur Group was able to partner with Children’s Village to completely restore all the playground equipment at both homes.

An experience foodies will crave

Take the delicious vision of Chef Adam Hegsted, combine with a healthy serving of talent and sprinkle with a generous portion of fun events.

A clean home is a happy home

COEUR d’ALENE — Windermere Realtors cleaned, weeded, painted, raked, mowed and scrubbed.

Suspect in felony crashes dies before trial begins

COEUR d’ALENE — A woman who faced multiple felony charges from two serious vehicle crashes on Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive more than three years ago has died.

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Flip Gordon, a professional wrestler, has a deep connection to Coeur d'Alene.

Benewah sheriff reopens missing person case

A 57-year-old St. Maries man who was reportedly located in December after being considered by police a missing person for almost three weeks, has never been found, the St. Maries Gazette newspaper reports.

BLUE: Sharing my splashes

I have lived in many places, but am proud to call Coeur d’Alene home because the lake and river are so beautiful. When we have out of town guests, we are sure to take them for a drive along Lakeshore Drive for a Splash of Blue. My 92-year-old mom is pretty much house bound but when she gets out she loves the ride along the water on Rosenberry Drive. That’s how she gets her Splash of Blue. And we love to dine out at Le Peep, Tony’s or the Cedars so we can have a meal with a Splash of Blue. All these beautiful splashes and we haven’t even gotten our toes wet …YET.

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Raymond ‘Skip’ Hunter, 72

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

FRIDAY

Haylie: 'Is truth too much to ask?'

Fake news is now part of our lives.

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Joseph

DC finally gets it right with 'Wonder Woman'

Even after all the superhero movies over the past two decades, a good entry in the genre can produce the kind of spectacle that makes going to the movies magical.

PILLS: Drug companies questioned

I would like to sound off about our pharmaceutical companies and our pharmacies. In the last four months my prescriptions have changed makers four times. With each change, my pills have gotten weaker and weaker. The pharmacies are buying from the cheapest pharmaceutical companies, not caring that they are being made in China. They both only care about the money. No one is thinking about the person taking the medicine.

A word to you graduates

When you’ve crested the hill and one day find yourself gently braking on the downhill side, you have a tendency to look back. You think something foreboding is following you. And you’re right.

Hey, hey, hey! Halfway across the USA!

Through mountains, storms and aching limbs, Julian Redman is pressing onward.

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Lorianne Claire VanDerhoff, 59

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' flies onto summer theater stage

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre is launching its new season with a bang bang.

TRAINS: Bridge to disaster

It’s summer. Let’s reflect on our wonderful lakes and rivers. Spending happy days fishing, swimming, water skiing and on our clear, clean waters.

Finalists announced for CDA school post

Two veteran educators are finalists for the Coeur d’Alene School District interim superintendent position, the district announced Thursday.

TEACHERS: Pay-raise reservations

Teachers say they need an additional 5 percent increase in salary. I wonder what the rest in our communities will make this next year? Will they all make an additional 5 percent? I sincerely doubt it. Maybe even 1 percent would be more than many are going to make.

Streitzel powers Northern Lakes

SANDPOINT — Joe Streitzel went 2 for 4 with four RBIs for the Northern Lakes Mountaineers in an 9-8 win over Sandpoint in a Class A North Idaho League game at Memorial Field on Thursday.

Re-cycling for area kids

By BRIAN WALKER

D-DAY: Invasion date ignored

June 6, 2017. Another anniversary of D-Day. In fact the 73rd year since the famous invasion on Normandy. This invasion helped turn the war and freedom for the world and is one of the most famous battles in World War II history. Countless American lives were lost on that beach. I think the Coeur d’Alene Press needs to go to Normandy and visit the American Graves, that the French take care of. I don’t understand what the Coeur d’Alene Press has against June 6, 1944, D-Day. Again they have not recognized this day in history. Each year I have hoped they would have an article in the paper about D-Day and should be on the front page, but if not at least in the paper somewhere. The Coeur d’Alene Press does a good job with Veterans Day and Memorial Day but they seem to have something against D-Day. I will give great credit to Peanuts and Snoopy. Every year they recognize D-Day. Thank you Charles Schulz.

Timberlake HS grads return proudly to their elementary roots

ATHOL — Students’ cheers and music filled the hallways of Athol Elementary two days before the end of the school year. Kids watched in awe Thursday as a group of high school students passed through, giving high-fives as they went.

Government Way project will wait

COEUR d’ALENE — A robust work environment this spring has resulted in back-burner status for a major city road project.

PRESS: Thoughts on delivery

In response to the cordial letter inserted in my Press: I cherish my Coeur d’Alene Press daily! Sad to hear of the trouble finding help. Too hard to get in and out of the car, etc.

RATHDRUM: Our kind of town

We had our vintage Olds out for a test drive when the battery gave out at the intersection right in front of Amulet Manufacturing in Rathdrum. Before I could get to the entrance of Amulet to see if anyone had a set of jumper cables, a young woman on her way to work and a Rathdrum police officer had stopped.

Cab company sued over collision

COEUR d’ALENE — A St. Maries man who was struck by a cab while walking along Sherman Avenue in downtown Coeur d’Alene after dark is suing the cab company and its driver.

Cd'A police target teen fights

COEUR d’ALENE — City police said they are getting closer to identifying antagonists in a teenage brawl at Tubbs Hill and plan to press charges once the investigation is complete.

SCHOOL: So many thanks

As the school year comes to an end, I would like to publicly thank the many people who contributed to its success. First, thank you to the teachers, faculty and staff who showed up to work every day to foster the growth of these students. From the principal and classroom teachers to the administrative assistants, custodians, and classroom assistants, every school employee was essential in creating a positive learning environment and inspiring students. Thank you for the countless hours of sacrifice to help create a better future.

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Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 114 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, and 5:59 a.m. Thursday, June 8.

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Cd'A school board announces interim superintendent finalists

The Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees announced two finalists in the search for an interim superintendent for the 2017-18 school year. The finalists selected for further consideration were chosen from a field of five applicants. The two finalists are:

An evening with a great gray owl

The great gray owl glided across the meadow on silent wings and landed on a snag right in front of me. The largest owl in Glacier National Park, great grays stand nearly three feet tall and are a rare sight. According to Cornell University’s “All About Birds,” great grays dwarf most owls in size, but not weight — they’re mostly feathers.

The stuff of Legends

Local ladies are making a big difference in the lives of military families simply by clipping coupons.

We must care for our public lands

After reading the June 3 article titled “Bullet Holes and Trash,” I feel compelled to respond and call attention to what is at stake when it comes to public lands and the access we are granted to them by way of being a citizen of this country. Our access to public lands is in jeopardy, not only because of the vandalism and misuse of the lands highlighted in “Bullet Holes and Trash,” but also by the policy makers elected in this country.

Orphans in the wild: To rescue or not?

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on wild “orphans.”

Benewah's cramped jail cited in lawsuit

ST. MARIES — Four inmates of the Benewah County Jail have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the sheriff, jail staff and county commissioners, alleging civil rights violations.

Consumer Guy gold: Woman rescued from $80,000 mistake

“Just Because It’s Legal Doesn’t Make it Right.” — Anonymous

Idaho has room to improve on safety

Do you feel safe?

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Laura Lee Harvey, 51

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Robert ‘Stan’ Yarbrough, 68

'Fluidity of Gender' exhibit opens tonight at HREI

A new exhibit opens today at the Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur d’Alene.

A new leader for Safe Passage

By BRIAN WALKER

Sites for schools are hard to buy

COEUR d’ALENE — A recent request to bring more students into Coeur d’Alene schools highlighted the district’s struggles with finding land for a new school building.

Forest roads reopened near Avery

AVERY — The Idaho Panhandle National Forests has reopened National Forest System Road No. 321 (Clarkia Marble Creek) from the junction of Forest Service Road No. 1491 (West Fork Merry Creek) to the junction with Forest Service Road No. 226 (Blackwell Hump Divide) in Shoshone County. This section of the road was closed in April due to a landslide on the downside of the road.

Math is Cool competition isn't just about the numbers

COEUR d’ALENE — In her six years training students in the Math is Cool program at Skyway Elementary School, Tracy O’Brien said she always dreamed one of the teams would move on past the regional competition.

Is Ironman limping?

A hallmark summer event that has been estimated to bring millions of dollars annually to the Coeur d’Alene economy may be at risk.

Sign up for summer hunter and bowhunter classes

Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license. If you take hunter education in the Panhandle, you can “kill two birds with one stone,” as the expression goes. You can be certified for hunter education and for bowhunter education by taking only one class!

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Ex-Timberwolf Bare

A look back at a soggy high school sports year

The championship season in Idaho high school athletics started in the rain.

Setian's blast lifts Prairie past Coeur d'Alene

POST FALLS — Wyatt Setian’s three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth broke open a close game and lifted the Prairie Cardinals to a 5-2 victory over the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen in class AA North Idaho League American Legion baseball Wednesday at Post Falls High.

Post Falls softball coach Stranger resigns

Brian Stranger enjoyed his three seasons as Post Falls High softball coach.

Sign of summer: Boulder Beach opening at Silverwood

Silverwood Theme Park opens its 21-acre Boulder Beach Water Park for its 15th season on Saturday. Boulder Beach offers speed slides to a lazy river, wave pools and a toddler springs area.

Legals June 7, 2017

Pursuant to Section 45-805, Idaho Code, this communication is Notice of Lien Sale of the 1977 CEB (Century), model BT, tan in color, open boat, license number ID6061R, sticker number B10088015. This sale is to satisfy accumulated storage fees of $3,832.50 as of sale day. The sale is to be at 12:00 noon, June 17, 2017, at 2417 W. Kidd Island Rd., Coeur d Alene, ID 83814. LEGAL 7714 JUNE 7, 14, 2017

Lake City Center launches fan brigade

The fan brigade needs your help.

BULLETS: Clean-up a success

In regard to Ralph Bartholdt’s recent article “BULLET HOLES AND TRASH” where he interviewed Bob Baiser, a longtime native. I would like to agree, the Hayden Creek range is an eyesore of trash which needs to be kept clean.

The ins and outs of oils

What oils do you reach for when you cook your favorite meal? The emergence of trendy culinary oils and the claims about their various health benefits can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Honoring veterans means honoring Americans' rights

Throughout Idaho and across the country, American citizens on Memorial Day rightly paid tribute to those soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield, a demonstration of what President Abraham Lincoln described at Gettysburg as “the last full measure of devotion” to the nation.

Honors for area athletes, coaches

Soon-to-be Post Falls junior Ridge Lovett has been working on his leadership skills in preparation for the 2017-18 wrestling season.

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If the shoe fits, kids have a chance

A warm bed.

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BOYS: Academic victims…?

And yet they will go on to dominate the political and business world and make 1/5 more than a woman doing the same work.

After baby body

All I can remember is that feeling that came over me each time I looked into my brand new babies little faces. You can't put it into words very well, but I felt my heart melt and my world change and I was suddenly fixated on my sweet little one and I forgot about anything that I might need for my own health. New Moms have so many hormones that are circulating in their bodies and they are often so overwhelmed with their babies needs that they forget about what their post-pregnancy body needs.

Peeling back Rathdrum history

By BRIAN WALKER

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Kempton, a junior who recently won the state 5A girls high jump for the third straight year, was named MVP of the Jack Blair Memorial Girls All-Star Basketball Classic last Thursday. She totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds as the Region beat the Metro 84-73 at Post Falls High. “She killed us,” Metro coach David Pratt of Mt. Spokane said of Kempton. “Long arms, and that rebound she got toward the end, when we were only down by five. She just gets that rebound and goes back and finishes, and we thought our girl had her boxed out.”

Accused drug trafficker on the lam

A Butte man charged in Coeur d’Alene with trafficking heroin and methamphetamine is on the lam after being released from jail on his own recognizance.

GIRLS: More power to 'em

Will the aged men please stand down?!? Because the only honorable response to your recent realization of having mostly young women take home the local high school academic awards would have been a STANDING OVATION!

Hooked on a feeling

We live in a world focused on “How you feel?” Do you ever wonder what that feeling or pain is telling you? When it comes to many health problems, the condition is already well advanced before any symptoms arise. Many of us have known someone who finds out they have a serious condition which has been progressing for many years, yet the first symptom just recently appeared. In other words, how you feel can be a poor measure of health.

Local students receive scholarships

Kootenai, Providence forge a new alliance

COEUR d’ALENE — It’s not a merger.

Making new merry- go-round memories

On Friday at 11 a.m., when the ribbon is cut for the return of the carousel to Coeur d’Alene, it will be an incredible gift with credit due to those who persevered and believed it could happen. The Coeur d’Alene Carousel Foundation and the generosity of

CITYLINK: Wrong targets, Brent

Brent Regan thinks a 2,500-square-foot building is a Taj Mahal? Really? Also, it was reported several times in the paper that there will be no connection with Spokane so why does he keep bringing it up? I think that he knows he doesn’t really represent anyone but the Republican Central Committee and is trying to scare people.

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Joseph Dennis Barrett, 76

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Theodore G. Runberg ‘Ted,’ 84

Looking for long lasting relief from head and neck pain or tension? You're not alone

Millions suffer from head and neck pain or chronic tension symptoms and have long sought after lasting relief from physicians and others without lasting success. Many have tried over-the-counter solutions, home remedies, epilepsy drugs, and even narcotics, all of which end up providing little relief in the short-term. Some of the medications even cause more headaches!

Preventive medicine

Recently I was asked what “Preventive Medicine” really is. I realized there is confusion on the topic. So often we confuse “early intervention” with “prevention.” In my mind, there is a world of difference.

Find the source of joint point to solve it

Joint pain is one of the most common symptoms people experience. Most remedies and treatments only address the symptom of pain without addressing the root cause of the pain. NSAIDS are the most commonly prescribed medications for joint pain in the United States. The long-term use of NSAIDS may alleviate the pain, but it never fixes the source of the problem. Over time, joints begin to degenerate to the point that often surgery becomes the only option. This is the result of treating the symptom instead of the cause.

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Dianne Louise Ball, 78

CLIMATE: Step up, America

Two of the values that we share are personal responsibility and investing in our children. We are accountable for our actions. We build better lives for our children. We don’t ask others to do our work for us, or take from our children’s future for an easier life today. Such actions are contrary to our values. Idaho does the right thing, regardless of how hard it is. We find a way.

CHEERS: To fine schools

A decade or so ago, as our boys were entering the big new world of public school, we looked ahead at an uncertain future filled with the challenges of homework, peers, sports, teachers, levies, first days, first cars, first dates, etc. And since we believe that you get out of education what you put into it, we stood ready — total newbies, completely inexperienced (and hoping our kids are good at math).

Family Day in the Park Friday in Cd'A

Family Day in the Park and Fancy Flea Market will be held Friday, June 9, from noon to dark at City Park in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

The fun of the hunt

After having our shop for nearly 10 years now a big part of our enjoyment and our most rewarding experiences are when we put customer and bottle together and it works. The customer loves the wine we picked for them! It takes many forms, sometimes it is someone looking for the perfect bottle for themselves on a special occasion, sometimes it is for a gift, and still others is for their go to “Tuesday night wine” that they not only love but has to be priced appropriately for Tuesday.

Volleyball, basketball, football, soccer and more

VOLLEYBALL

NIVCTF seeks Brunson

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

Kathy Sims: Of prairie homes and cars that sell

COEUR d’ALENE — The horses were stabled at the Coeur d’Alene Honda dealership for five years. All 20 of them.

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Kurt Arthur Johnson, 75

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Zebulon Roy Hegel, 31

MANN: Sincere condolences

To Randy Mann: I was stunned Monday morning to read your article and learn your wife, Sally, had passed from cancer. I am one of many who can relate to the struggles you both had gone through and those that are ahead of you. My wife, Sharon, also of 26 years, passed from breast cancer, July 18, 1993, at 11:32 p.m.; I heard her last heartbeat. So, my heart goes out to you my friend. May God give you wisdom in the decisions you will be making without that balance I know Sally most likely provided.

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Rapper-landscaper accused of bilking $50,000 from customers

COEUR d’ALENE — The case of a Coeur d’Alene landscaper and part-time rapper who faces more than 20 years in prison for allegedly ripping off customers may be reset if mediation between the defendant and his clients fails to bring results.

Fire, smoke damages Cd'A home

No one was injured in a fire that appears to have started Tuesday in the garage of a downtown Coeur d’Alene residence.

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A vehicle and driver believed to have been involved in Sunday’s hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian in Dalton Gardens has been located by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.

About those long lines at the DMV...

The Idaho Transportation Department reports that in recent months, county DMV locations have experienced an increased number of outages to driver’s license services, creating prolonged delays for Idahoans.

Kid Scoop 06-06

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Legals June 6, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV 2016-8152 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: JAMES WILLIAM LUTTRELL DOD: May 7, 2016 Decedent. 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 is required to present their claims within four 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 10 day of May, 2017 /s/ ELLEN LUTTRELL, Personal Representative c/o Virginia M. Robinson Attorneys Northwest, Inc. 1910 Northwest Blvd., Ste 200 Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814 LEGAL 7699 JUNE 6, 13, 20, 2017

Water lovers, share your splash of blue

Today is one of those amazing days in North Idaho when the air is dry and warm, the sun is shining and everything just sparkles. So I am compelled to get outside to get my “Splash of Blue.”

FEET FEAT

A 7-year-old boy stumbled into the room, the soles of his shoes torn away from his feet.

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Leona Gertrude Neal, 77

More animal abuse reported in Cd'A

Another cat has been shot with a blowgun in Coeur d’Alene, and police are looking for answers.

Schell, McHugh receive military academy appointments

Mark Schell, of Athol, has received and accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Schell, in the 2017 graduating class at Timberlake High School, received congressional nominations for the academy from Sen. Jim Risch, Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Raul Labrador. Schell was also awarded a four-year U.S. Army ROTC scholarship to his choice of university: Gonzaga, Boise State or Arizona State as well as the Gonzaga Trustee Scholarship ($80,000 over four years). Schell served as Associated Student Body president this past year at Timberlake.

Hazel's impact honored

COEUR d’ALENE — Before diving into business Monday, the Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees took time to honor one of its own.

Movers and shakers

Intermax

Finding his way through a mine field

BAHRAIN — A 2016 Kootenai Bridge High School graduate and Rathdrum native is a part of a Navy team aboard an Avenger-class mine countermeasures (MCM) ship, USS Gladiator MCM 11, tasked to search for and dispose of enemy mines.

What lurks in the lake

Jordan Smith knows lake health dictates the quality of the fishery he relies on for his livelihood.

Is it memory loss or Alzheimer's?

Alzheimer’s disease represents just one form of dementia, a general term for abnormal loss of memory and other intellectual capabilities which significantly interfere with daily function. There is yet no cure for dementia, but some research suggests that at least in certain cases, Alzheimer’s prevention may be possible.

Kevin Cole to perform tonight at Kroc Center

COEUR d’ALENE — Internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist Kevin Cole will be returning to Coeur d'Alene tonight, for one night only.

Police identify bodies found in apartment

COEUR d’ALENE — Police released the identities of a man and woman found dead Thursday in a Coeur d’Alene apartment.

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Joanne Dean, 85

Sheriff's Office seeks hit-and-run crash info

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Team is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a vehicle and a person in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man critically injured early Sunday in Dalton Gardens.

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Paul Martin Matheson, 68

A voice for Bear

HAYDEN LAKE — While warning signs have been posted at a Hayden Lake site where a dog was sucked into the drainage and died over Memorial Day Weekend, a pet group assisting the canine’s owner is demanding more be done.

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Warrants

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

SEARCH for success

COEUR d’ALENE — Running cash registers, making smoothies and talking to complete strangers no longer makes Jake Charboneau nervous.

The effects of our full moon

Weather patterns across the Inland Northwest flipped to the hotter and drier side late last month. On May 30, Coeur d’Alene and other stations reported their first 90-degree day of the season. The last time it was 90 degrees in this part of the country was on Aug. 29, 2016.

Walter William (Bill) Blade Jr., 81

Walter William ‘Bill’ Blade Jr., 81

Lums drop two, finish fourth at tourney

SPOKANE — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen dropped a pair of games on Sunday and settled for fourth place at the Warehouse Classic at Gonzaga Prep.

Legals June 5, 2017

Desmet reroofing project The Coeur d Alene Tribal Housing Authority is currently seeking bids for a reroofing project located in Desmet Idaho. The project consist of the removal of the existing metal roofs and installing a new Architectural laminated shingle roofing system for one multi-family 11 unit apartment complex and 10 single family residential homes. Sealed bids are due no later than 11:00 am on Thursday June 8th, 2017 at which time bids will be opened and announced. The bid award shall be announced the following Thursday June 15th, 2017 at 11:00 am. Please contact Tim Negri for site visits, addresses and project specifications. Tim Negri tnegri@cdatribe-nsn.gov (208) 686-1927 LEGAL 7662 MAY 30, 31, 2017 JUNE 5, 2017

Chase suspect in Post Falls arrested while trying to flee home

POST FALLS — A 20-year-old Post Falls man who allegedly led police on a vehicle chase on Thursday was arrested while trying to flee a Post Falls home shortly after the incident.

Close calls

POST FALLS — A 30-year-old Post Falls woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly nearly running over police, jeopardizing pedestrians during a pursuit and leaving her two children inside a store.

Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run collision

Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run collision

Some heat in the shot

RATHDRUM — Things got heated up late on Saturday afternoon.

Central affordability at Davis, Forest Parks

As a kid, I used to sled down the hill of Lunceford Avenue just east of 15th Street, which was and still is a busy road in Coeur d’Alene. It wasn’t the safest or smartest thing to do, but all the cool kids were doing it. You could see the cars turning from 15th Street well before there was a risk of smashing into one.

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ENGAGEMENT

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Kay Waldo (Brown), 68

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Eddie L. Quist, 64

Bad news shadows good

With all the brouhaha over a low-level comedian’s faux beheading of the president, some good news has been under-reported. That is the president’s proclamation on Thursday, making June National Home Ownership Month. The proclamation begins:

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Jane Averill Miller, 87

Martino Tuscan Grill opening in Riverstone

The new Martino Tuscan Grill will open soon at 2360 Old Mill Loop in Riverstone. The location is the former Rivelle’s River Grill next to Starbucks, with seating for 75.

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Melvin Ray ‘Jack’ Fields, 79

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Kevin L. Dorman, 58

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Harry ‘Rick’ Philbrook, 55

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Gordon Lenke, 85

ANGELS: I met two

On May 23, a fairly hot day, I was sitting on Neider and U.S. 95 about six cars behind a red light. A young person tapped on my window to say I had a flat tire! No choice but to cross the road and find a safe place to park.

POEM: On a carousel

Hurrah, Hurrah, it's opening soon…

HEALTH: A sick solution

Health care is at a crossroads. Will this nation choose a path that discards our most vulnerable citizens — women, children and elderly — while giving tax breaks to millionaires? Or will we choose a path that validates the dignity and value of all our citizens?

Lums advance to semifinals at Warehouse tourney

SPOKANE — Zach Sensel scored on a wild pitch in the third inning and Cody Davenport held Gonzaga Prep to three hits as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Bullpups 1-0 on Saturday to advance to a semifinal game in the Warehouse Classic at Gonzaga Prep later today.

Wildfire forecast: More starts, less acreage

By BRIAN WALKER

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A. Juanita ‘Nita’ Divine, 79

Is there a war against boys?

Maybe it’s still a man’s world, where males unjustly dominate the realms of business, athletics, entertainment, clergy and many other pillars of American life.

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Beverly Arlamae Norris, 90

Worley turns 100

WORLEY — Ali Marienau said she can trace her family’s history in Worley to before the town was officially incorporated in 1917.

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Marian Louise La Bute-Stone, 81

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Donna Marie (Hilton) Lyons, 84

GSL, 5A IEL hoop teams to square off

Watching high school girls basketball in June can send your mind off in so many directions.

Customer service and disservice

Few issues baffle me more than the lack of service that businesses think their customers will tolerate. I just don’t understand how some companies keep their doors open. On the other hand, I’m sure that some of those businesses can’t figure out why they lose customers.

NATION: Come together

It’s time we Americans stop feeling as if the other political side of the aisle is ignorant, uninformed, hateful because we don’t agree.

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Mark Javorka, 60

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Michael Vance Wells, 72

HELP: Follow Alex's lead

Alex Knoll is one of the many reasons Post Falls is blessed. What a giving heart this young man has. To think of others is so against what we do. Our first thoughts are always about us and what we want and I get it. That’s called self-preservation and this 12-year-old boy thinks and does things to help people.

Serving up hope

By KAYE THORNBRUGH

OMBUDSMAN: A hearty thanks

I can say thank you a hundred times to Mike Patrick, managing editor of The Press, but sometimes it just needs to be in print for others to see. So, thank you, Mike, for being so accommodating and caring. You are doing a great service for the vulnerable residents living in long-term care.

All the breaks, but bad ones

If it wasn’t for bad luck, the Seattle Mariners might not have any luck at all in 2017.

KEA awards $2,800 to four local schools

Kootenai Environmental Alliance recently awarded $2,800 in Environmental Education Grants to four area schools.

A place for heroes to relax

By KEITH COUSINS

Cd'A Police: Murder/suicide likely in found bodies case

A man and woman found dead in a Coeur d’Alene apartment Thursday, died by murder and suicide, said Coeur d’Alene police.

I-90 pileup injures three

Three people were transported to Kootenai Health following a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash that occurred early Thursday evening on Interstate 90 at milepost 11 near Coeur d’Alene.

L-C State 3-peats as NAIA champs

LEWISTON — Tournament MVP J.J. Robinson tripled in the go-ahead run in the seventh, and scored an insurance run on a wild pitch as Lewis-Clark State beat Faulkner (Ala.) 6-4 in the championship game of the NAIA World Series on Friday night at Harris Field.

'A nightmare that I can't wake up from'

By BRIAN WALKER

Why bus 'Taj Mahal' is unwise and unsafe

Opposition to the Riverstone Mass Transit Hub and Administration Building complex is about fiscal responsibility, service and safety, not hate.

Bullet holes and trash

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

All eyes on the throwers

RATHDRUM — It was the closest thing to a home pit advantage that Coeur d’Alene High senior Grady Leonard could ask for in a national competition.

Sgt. Moore case won't be moved

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County jurors will decide in September if Jonathan Renfro is guilty of killing Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore.

Healthy view of pine pollen

Last weekend was a rare, warm and sunny Memorial Day holiday and if you were like many of us, you spent time in or on one of our many lakes in the area. I am sure you also noticed the thick yellow coating of pollen on top of the water.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 115 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 1, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, June 2.

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'More than just an Ironman town'

By JERRY HITCHCOCK

America's most misspelled words

Why are so many people in Idaho unable to spell “quote”? And why do they need to know how to spell it?

Cd'A teachers ask district officials for 5 percent raise

By KEITH COUSINS

SOLVENCY: Story of states

I’ve been mulling over a letter that appeared earlier in the week about states deemed to be financially solvent, or not. Listed were some red states, actually quite a few.

Not everyone is secretive about seeking school job

COEUR d’ALENE — Although finalists for the position of interim superintendent at the Coeur d’Alene School District won’t be announced for nearly a week, one longtime district employee has publicly thrown his name into the mix.

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Ben Sims, 84

Two found dead in Cd'A apartment; possible murder suicide

Head-on collision results in fatality

RATHDRUM — A 31-year-old Arizona man died as a result of a head-on collision on Highway 53 east of Rathdrum on Wednesday night.

FLAG: An American poem

With Flag Day coming June 14, I hope you will print this for the benefit of those who choose to denigrate our beautiful flag.

'Dead Men' tell convoluted tales

The “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies thrive on confusing plotlines and absurd character motivations. Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow works best as a drunken wild card — fumbling through the story and mucking up the lives of both heroes and villains without prejudice.

Run 2 summer, run 4 kids

SPIRIT LAKE — Nothing beats the wonderful feeling of new shoes, especially when they're given to kiddos who need them.

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Albert Henry Wellman, 91

Water and wildlife

Fifth-graders from three different Coeur d’Alene elementary schools explored their interests in water Thursday at McEuen Park.

Sharing is winning

POST FALLS — Something you don’t see very often in an all-star game — passing — helped the Region to a not-quite-so-rare-anymore victory in the 24th Jack Blair Memorial Girls All-Star Basketball Classic on Thursday night.

Lums get past Prairie

COEUR d’ALENE — Matt Gjevre hit a sacrifice fly to score Brett Stapleton with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Prairie Cardinals 4-3 in the AA American Legion North Idaho League opener for both squads on Thursday at Thorco Field.

Cocaine, marijuana, LSD found

COEUR d’ALENE — Almost a half-pound of cocaine and a half-dozen LSD tabs were among illegal drugs seized by police in an early morning traffic stop Thursday near the Ironwood shopping center.

Here's a real shot at loving numbers

You can do any kind of trick with numbers.

Artists open their studios for tour

COEUR d’ALENE — Two days, 12 studios to visit, 25 artists.

VOTING: Mail would help

An excellent way to better serve postal customers would be to implement a nationwide Vote by Mail system. Idaho currently has an Absentee Ballot system to make it more convenient for voters although not everyone uses it.

RELIGION: Bigger questions

I recently passed a local church that proudly boasts to be part of the religious right, who supposedly helped Donald Trump and the Republicans gain control of all three branches of our government. There were several parishioners marching on the sidewalk with signs that read “Save The Babies!”

Mining claims may pay off - in a way

The federal government may have to return nearly a half-million dollars to mine claim holders in Idaho if a federal class-action suit is successful.

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Top throwers in

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 104 calls for service between 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, and 5:59 a.m. Thursday, June 1.

Pride in the Park is this Saturday

COEUR d’ALENE — North Idaho Pride Alliance is presenting its third annual Pride in the Park event Saturday in Coeur d'Alene City Park.

GRIPES: Make 'em count

I can’t help responding to the letter about how the serenity of our great city is being compromised by a helicopter. You people are babies. I have lived here practically my entire life and I can’t recall a single day where there wasn’t a plane or a helicopter or something flying by. Never once, NEVER did I think our serenity was at stake.

Emerge Show to pop up downtown June 9

Local community arts organization Emerge is gearing up for its fourth annual Pop-Up Show, happening from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 9.

Drowning in horrific advice

They’re two words that can save taxpayers and investors a lot of money. They can save bureaucrats’ and bosses’ butts.

A crowning achievement for North Idaho College

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Beware the biting flies

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Abuse curtails fishing from Dover Bay docks

DOVER — As long as there have been boat docks in Dover, Jack Ames has been casting into the Pend Oreille for perch.

Renewal part of this faith, too

More than a decade ago I wrote my first series on non-majority religions in the U.S., which somehow continues to elicit reader feedback and requests. Religion is in the heart of the beholder, so interpretations and practice vary as much as do cultures and individuals. Official tenets can get lost in all of that, easily muddled, misunderstood, stereotyped and warred over. Yet, variations notwithstanding, most remain curious about the spiritual foundations of others, and often find surprising commonalities.

Mountain lion injures man in NW Montana

A man was injured Friday morning, May 26, after encountering a mountain lion near Boundary Mountain North of Libby, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Get those fishing poles ready

Prepare to reel in the fun next weekend when the "Reel Weekend" sportsman outdoor expo returns to McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 115 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, and 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, June 1.

Retrial of Lewiston deputy's strangling case comes to Cd'A

A Lewiston sheriff’s deputy whose murder conviction in the strangling death of his ex-wife six years ago was overturned by the Idaho Supreme Court appeared Wednesday for his retrial in Coeur d’Alene’s First District Court as part of a venue change.

Victim in crash seeks $10M in damages

An Alaska servicemember who was involved in a wreck near Rathdrum is seeking more than $10 million in damages from a car company and the Oldtown woman he blames for the crash.

Stangel: So much more than a pitcher

Casey Stangel has been to the Women’s College World Series before ... at least, in her mind.

PARK PLACE

By DEVIN HEILMAN

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Joan Dorothy Vinson, 85

Cd'A Arts Commission seeks artists for roundabout sculpture

The city of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is seeking artists for a sculpture to be installed in the Fort Grounds Drive roundabout.

Movers and shakers

Burnett

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'Unleash the raw potential'

By BRIAN WALKER

Receipt scam suspect caught

POST FALLS — A suspect has been arrested in what police call an "organized retail theft group" that has targeted at least 12 stores in the region.

'Wild About Kootenai River Fish' workshop offered

Have you ever seen a fish with ‘prehistoric’ characteristics right here in modern-day Idaho? The Kootenai River white sturgeon is one such fish, and it is found only in the Kootenai River. The burbot, an unusual fish that resembles a ling cod, is another species found in the Kootenai River system of Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.

The only thing left was the smell

By BROOKE WOLFORD

With just a little help, consumer gets $5K back

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At College

Haile Watson