Friday, August 31
What's your Christmas toy story?
Get ready to be part of The Christmas Show at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.
CATHOLIC: Jail wicked priests
Thank you Jay Martin of Athol for your insightful letter in Sunday’s Press.
JORDAN: Articles informative
Thanks for the articles on Democratic Governor hopeful Paulette Jordan. I found them most enlightening. Mr. Day’s and Mr. Waring’s letters protesting the article were not warranted. Any objective reading of the articles could lead to only one conclusion: Paulette Jordan’s qualifications for governor were she would be the first woman and Native American elected as governor of Idaho.
SCHROEDER: Get to know her
What are you looking for in a candidate to represent you in the Idaho State Legislature? If you’re looking for someone who is intelligent, hardworking, honest, genuine and dedicated, and truly cares about this state and its people then the candidate running for the Idaho House of Representatives seat from District 4A, Rebecca Cleveland-Schroeder deserves your attention.
GOP: Separating wheat, chaff
At the Republican booth at the North Idaho State Fair, I upset some people. I contend that the booth should be called the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee booth or the Redoubt booth.
AP: Tell the story
The Associated Press has outdone itself. Last Sunday they went on and on using 624 words to avoid saying something about anything. I cannot believe there is anyone on the planet who does not know why the Mormon Church wants to change its name to Latter-day Saints. Of course, the reason is because of the church’s history of polygamy.
Initiative will speed up internet in rural Idaho
By BRIAN WALKER
Kootenai County growing (and graying)
It’s almost an obligation around here to laugh about all our California immigrants.
2020: Don't vote for Trump
President Trump has divided this nation, and a house divided cannot stand. Joe Biden wants to go “knuckle to knuckle with Trump out by the woodshed.” Joe Biden or Senator Flake From Arizona would both make a great president in 2020. In honor of Senator John McCain, please reconsider voting for Trump.
Event aims to increase voting; 'nonpartisan' questioned
COEUR d’ALENE — An ambitious and fun voter registration drive is set to take place at City Park from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 15. The inaugural Civic Action Festival, led by members of the newly formed Civic Engagement Alliance, intends to bring local voters into contact with issues and candidates on this year’s ballot. The nonpartisan event aspires to increase voter turnout this Nov. 6, said organizer Jessica Mahuron.
Today's ghastly groaner
What did the femur say to the patella? I kneed you.
Driver's License offices back in business
Driver's License offices across the state appear to be on the road to recovery.
THANKS: Highway rescuers
Many, many thanks to the wonderful young couple from Coeur d’Alene — truly good samaritans — who stopped to help in response to my emergency flashers and frantic waving for assistance on I-90 just east of the Idaho/Montana state line around noon on Saturday, Aug. 4.
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Jay L. Belnap
TRUMP: Counting his successes
What about Trump? I opposed him in the primaries because of his past until he was the only Republican left. But he is a changed man morally like Saul of Tarsus, Augustine of Hippo and Jihadist Walid Shoebat, now a Christian pastor. (Incidentally, those in Muslim lands are converting faster than any other group.*) I praise God for Trump.
McCAIN: Towering over Trump
Upon the return of the Vietnam POWs, the U.S. military undertook a comprehensive review and evaluation of all aspects of the POWs’ experience. I was privileged to have been assigned to that undertaking as a Reserve Officer in the United States Air Force.
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FRIDAY
Hometown proud
By DEVIN WEEKS
Ed Asner to perform in political comedy in Cd'A
Ed Asner will appear in Coeur d’Alene in a one-night-only performance of his national touring show “God Help Us!”
Humphreys, Forster triumph at River Run
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'Tis the red vs. blue season again
The sands of August have nearly run out.
Dueling Dalton Gardens
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
3Cs host first charity golf tournament as a new fall fundraiser
By HOLLY PASZCZYNSKA
Missing dog found
GiGi is home.
LETTERS: The story they tell
The give and take in The Press’s LTE section is a perfect example of the tribal thinking that is so common today in the U.S. This is especially vivid if one follows the give and take of the comments, replies and further replies following many of the letters on cdapress.com. The most salient features of those exchanges is the nastiness and name calling and most importantly the absence of facts or the presentation of unsupported, so-called facts.
COUGAR: A Big Cat community
I would like to compliment the community, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Department, Coeur d’Alene Parks, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene Police, Security, Coeur d’Alene Press, GEG TV, and area radio for the outstanding handling and establishing community awareness of the cougars urban presence. And all carried on in a normal but somewhat heightened awareness.
RECORDS
SENTENCINGS
Thursday, August 30
Legals August 30, 2018
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) Case No. CV28-18-5655 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 Donald E. Stanley Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Keith Johnson and Suzanne McDermott Johnson have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above named Estate. All persons having claims against the decedent or the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. Dated this 13th day of August, 2018 /S/ Katherine Monroe Coyle COYLE & WYTYCHAK ELDER LAW P.O. Box 1888 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-1888 Telephone (208) 765-3595 CDA LEGAL 141 AD#217868 AUGUST 16, 23, 30, 2018
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Getting sick over prescription recalls
Some “lots” of a commonly prescribed medicine, effective in treating high blood pressure, are being recalled by the FDA. This recall is for the drug Hydrochorothiazide, in 12.5 mg tablets.
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Ronald Hugh Swaney, 84
Parents, consider this alarming data
“Oh, isn’t that being far too strict?”
Charter girls top St. Maries
- GIRLS SOCCER
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Hunters should see more deer this year
Idaho mule deer hunters can expect a better than average season, while whitetail and elk populations are about what they were last year, according to Idaho Fish and Game.
DMV gives drivers a break
By BRIAN WALKER
Get GiGi: There's a lot at stake
UPDATE: GiGi has been found! We’re gathering the details and will provide an update later today.
RECORDS
SENTENCINGS
Coeur d'Alene Carousel: A successful first spin
COEUR d’ALENE — It’s been almost two summers since the Coeur d’Alene Carousel opened, and Coeur d’Alene Carousel Foundation secretary Rita Snyder said that first year was "fantastic."
Busting clays, taking names and gabbing a bit
If you visit the Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club, which optimally for many people is located north of Coeur d’Alene in Hayden, and if you go before noon on a Wednesday, it’s best to shut up and observe.
MLP: Column birth was a prosthetic infarction
Editor’s note: Mrs. Language Person recently celebrated the sixth anniversary of her MLP columns in The Press. She had a bit of cake and said a prayer for Strunk and White. Readers often ask how this thing got started. Here’s how, from the Aug. 12, 2012, Press.
Cd'A vs. G-Prep: A rematch decades in the making
Gonzaga Prep football coach Dave McKenna remembers when the Bullpups and Coeur d’Alene clashed on the football field in 1981 and ‘82.
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Eva Mae Walker, 90
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Robert E. Bolkcom, 83
Wild animals make heavy use of traffic crossings
Motorists on U.S. 95 north of Bonners Ferry may not have a tiger in their tank, but they could have a bear under their wheels.
Today's ghastly groaner
If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you’d be in Seine.
Airport holds final of four open houses
By DEVIN WEEKS
Organization changing the world, one dinner at a time
Local volunteers for Dining for Women, a membership organization that works to ensure gender equality and end extreme poverty by investing in women and girls in the developing world, will host a free public information meeting for anyone who wants to learn more about the group.
Might be time to decrease - or increase - the dosage
So this past week, we’ve learned that certain meds can affect your memory, cause you to not remember certain things.
County budget approved
By BRIAN WALKER
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Benjamin Michael Dorn, 64
QB1 and QB1A this week for Vandals
The current depth chart for the Idaho Vandals lists junior Mason Petrino OR sophomore Colton Richardson as the No. 1 quarterback.
Wednesday, August 29
Driver's licenses offices closed today
Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger announced the driver’s license offices will remain closed today.
Lake City opens season with sweep in volleyball
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RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Your vote counts on public art
By early next summer, drivers on Seltice Way between Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls should be better adjusted to the two new, two-lane roundabouts that sparked some confusion and last-second lane changes when they first opened.
AMERICANS: All for one
Spearheading individualism by nationality, the Democrat/Liberal/Progressive Party has promoted and encouraged racial division in America.
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Kale Edwards
JORDAN: Is Little next?
Your recent articles about Paulette Jordan are vitriolic political attacks. If you were a credible newspaper, you would at least provide similar articles about Brad Little. Unfortunately, there would be little to write about because Brad has exceeded the expectations of lieutenant governors doing nothing.
New humanities leader builds bridges
The arts and humanities aren't just for the university-educated and upper-class.
MIRANDA: For commissioner
Is anyone else getting tired of how Kootenai County is being run? There seems to be no pre-planning on growth or construction! The county even opted out of building codes? That is not safe! Exceptions seem to be given readily that impact our beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene and Spokane River, not to mention our sole drinking water source, our aquifer.
DEER: Slow down, humans
One morning a few weeks ago, there were three deer fatalities from the night before on the short section of Lancaster Road between English Point Road and Highway 95. While it is true that no matter how carefully one drives, some deer vs. vehicle collisions are inevitable, many can be prevented.
Hayden voters to decide on future
HAYDEN — With council member Matt Roetter voting against, the Hayden City Council approved ballot language calling for a $1,633,000 levy rate override at a town hall meeting Tuesday night. Voters will decide to approve or defeat the measure at the ballot box Nov. 6. Passage requires 60 percent approval. Levy rates would increase from the current $1.23 per $1,000 of assessed value to $2.50 per $1,000.
NOTARY: Lessons learned
I would like to thank Jerry Rose and Jennifer Lyda for their reply letters. In my original letter to the editor, I mistakenly stated what I thought were some of the duties of a Notary Public. I stand corrected. Both of the letters pointed out obvious misconceptions on my part. There is no way a Notary could validate every document presented to them. I must have had a momentary lapse of logic.
Chronicling a life well-lived
Like every human who’s ever lived, Chris Carlson couldn’t beat Death.
DUNCAN: For commissioner
Leslie Duncan’s realistic and optimistic understanding of our community’s issues and needs, and her willingness to investigate the dilemmas and listen carefully to the public’s questions and concerns, sets her far apart from the other candidate. Our county needs more than predictable politics and talk; we need consistent representation.
JORDAN: Press coverage unfair
It has been two days in a row that your paper has run a smear column about the appearance of a slight by governor hopeful Paulette Jordan. I find it extremely distasteful that a local paper would blatantly cast aspersions on a major candidate.
Back pain: Bulging discs
When most people think of acupuncture, they think of it as a solution to pain or addictions. While that is certainly accurate, acupuncture effectively treats so many more things than that. Because of the enormous influence acupuncture has on more systemic issues, I frequently forget to talk about the obvious — acupuncture and pain. Today I’d like to cover a specific type of pain — back pain, and more specifically yet, bulging discs.
VOTING: Citizens, step up
Sholeh’s column on July 26 cited the 2014 survey from Princeton University that the USA is no longer a Democracy. Regardless of the survey, the USA is representative and self-ruling. This is versus totalitarian, autocratic, despotic, tyrannical, fascistic, Nazi, theocratic and generally undemocratic types of government. Traveling to another country exemplifies and contrasts the value of the American way of life, its government and of USA citizenship!
TRANSPLANTS: Just dreaming
The fondest hope now for the old home town is this (Don’t ask why I get such satisfaction from it. I just do.):
Summer goes out with a parade ... or three
I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering how in the world is it almost September! Those lazy days of summer must be a myth, since this summer was anything but. On the plus side, a few days of cool and rainy weather did dampen the wildfire smoke cloud that has plagued us for most of August.
A license to stall
COEUR d'ALENE — If government agencies could hit "escape" on the computer issues at driver's license offices statewide, they'd have one worn-out key.
ENEMIES: Don't think so
I just watched and heard President Trump refer to the media as “the enemy of the people.” And I witnessed some 10,000 people, along with a couple rows of beautiful white children, supposedly believing him.
Calling all moms: The best is yet to come, 'fourth trimester!'
If you are a Mom or know a Mom who has had a baby in the last 10 years, whether by vaginal delivery or C-section, we need you now.
A lot to fix, but to like also
Watching the Seattle Seahawks miss the playoffs came down to a lot more than a few missed field goals in clutch moments.
Northwest supply and pricing
In three separate conversations with winemakers and other winery professionals over the last two weeks, I have heard that there is a pretty dramatic oversupply of wine coming from our nearby wine regions. The comments came in three different forms, but all pointed to the same problem for the wine industry close to home in Washington and Oregon, which leads me to believe Idaho is suffering from similar ills.
Fair sets attendance record
COEUR d'ALENE — First, there was smoke. Then there was fire — as in sizzling hot attendance at the North Idaho State Fair.
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Luke Michael Ackerman, 10
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Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Hendrickson, 86
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Repairs will limit services at Ramsey Transfer Station
The Ramsey Transfer Station of the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department will be making repairs and have limited services beginning Thursday. The station on Ramsey Road in Coeur d'Alene will return to normal services on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
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John Abel, 63
Chat: Where science and sci-fi meet
I’m sorry, what was that?
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WSU announces
Today's ghastly groaner
A photon checks into a hotel and the bellhop asks him if he has any luggage. The photon replies, “No, I’m traveling light.”
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CLASS 5A
Prevention: The key to lifelong health
Millions of patients have been satisfied with chiropractic since 1895. We know that a chiropractic adjustment is good for pain, but what about overall wellness and improved health.
WOMEN: More to the story
It was great to hear that WalletHub, a company based in Washington, D.C., made news with their statistics on women’s rights and give Idaho advice on how to improve the lives of women here.
Free grief-response workshop Thursday
Area hospice providers are hosting a grief response workshop Thursday, Aug. 30, for community members in the helping professions.
PROTESTS: Where art thou?
I must have missed the liberals’ protests and ranting about Trump allowing the senseless murder of Mollie Tibbetts by an illegal immigrant (excuse me, by an “undocumented permanent foreign guest with privileges”). Trump should have known that this individual was a killer and protected our citizens from him (while of course allowing him to remain in our country with all of his privileges).
Tuesday, August 28
GARDEN PLAZA Community for seniors entertains at all ages
There’s a local establishment that offers entertaining events such as comedy nights, a Great Gatsby Dinner & Show, chocolate cook-offs, poker runs, black tie bingo, and fashion show tea parties.
Study: NIC grads best paid in Idaho, but trail neighbors
Numbers released by career website Zippia on Aug. 2 show that North Idaho College graduates earn more than their peers from other Idaho community colleges, but lag behind the top community college graduates from nearby states.
Legals August 28, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE TIMBER FOR SALE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT. SEALED BIDS as hereinafter designated, will be received by the Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815, until 4:30 p.m. (PDT) on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, for all timber marked or designated for cutting. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale and subm ssion of bids, including appraised prices per species, should be obtained from the above Field Manager. The right is hereby reserved to waive technical defects in this advertisement and to reject any or all bids. The United States reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received whenever such waiver is in the interest of the United States. The Blue Creek West Timber Sale is a component of the larger Wallace L. Forest Conservation Area (WFCA) at Blue Creek Bay, Vegetation Treatment and Trails Project. The BLM released the original WFCA project decision and notified interested parties on June 15, 2017. A 15-day protest period followed this release as required by 43 CFR § 5003.3. The principle of administrative finality precludes any further protest of the original decision. Since there have been no changes to the original WFCA decision in the Blue Creek West Timber Sale, there is no new protest opportunity. IN KOOTENAI COUNTY: IDAHO: PD: SEALED BID: BLUE CREEK WEST TIMBER SALE: All timber designated for cutting on certain Federal lands in Boise Meridian, T. 49 N., R. 3 W., section 1, tract 37; T. 50 N., R. 3 W., section 35, tract 37 and 38, estimated for the purposes of this sale to be 1,457 M bd. ft./9,920 Tons. No written bid for less than $240,250 will be considered. The minimum deposit with written bid is $24,100. Sealed bids will be opened on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the BLM Coeur d'Alene Field Office, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815. Information on bidding may be obtained Friday, September 21, 2018. The high bidder will be notified by phone and mail. CDA LEGAL 157 AD#218402 AUGUST 21, 28, 2018
Elected officials, please use this test
At the upper edge of Granddad’s ever-tidy desk lay a small wooden hammer. Directly above, perfectly centered at eye-level, was a plaque earned long ago from his service as Rotary Club president. On it was the code of ethics Rotarians recite at every meeting, the Four-Way Test:
Man sentenced to 5 years for heroin, gun charges
COEUR d’ALENE — The three grams of heroin and two stolen guns police found when they arrested Nicholas J. Doudna in the Ironwood Square parking lot in May netted the 30-year-old a five-year prison sentence.
Fire lights up Sunset in Cd'A
COEUR d’ALENE — A fire at the Sunset Bar, one of Coeur d’Alene’s iconic taverns, shut the business down Monday afternoon as firefighters tore through an outside wall looking for the source of smoke.
Social media expertise coming to Cd'A
COEUR d’ALENE — What does Coeur d’Alene have in common with Accra, Ghana; Sao Paolo, Brazil; Santa Domingo, Chile; Fairfax, Va., and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia? Sept. 10-12, all these cities will play host to Social Media Week conferences.
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Salon offers free back-to-school haircuts for children in need
This Friday, Extension Addiction Salon is offering back-to-school haircuts free of charge for local kids in need. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., stylists will be giving back to the community by helping kids look their best for the new school year. This is the fourth year the salon has offered free cuts for kids.
Rain eases the pain
COEUR d’ALENE — It wasn’t a deluge, but over the last two days, the Coeur d’Alene area received 10 times the amount of rain that’s fallen almost all summer.
Today's groaner
A linguistics professor says during a lecture that, “In English, a double negative forms a positive. But in some languages, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative. However, in no language in the world can a double positive form a negative.” But then a voice from the back of the room piped up, “Yeah, right.”
'Universally well-loved'
By BRIAN WALKER
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Cd'A approves big budget amendment
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
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Todd Hedge
Don't rip M's failure to trade at deadline
The Mariners are reaching the point of no return.
Semi crash on Interstate 90 stalls traffic
COEUR d'ALENE — A semi crash caused delays on eastbound Interstate 90 in Coeur d'Alene on Monday morning.
Movers and shakers
Cd'A Chamber of Commerce opposes Proposition 1
The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce announced its Board of Directors unanimously voted to oppose Proposition 1, the Historic Horse Racing Initiative.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Cd'A Charter volleyball sweeps Kootenai
COEUR d’ALENE — The Panthers rolled in their first home match of the season, topping the Warriors 25-8, 25-7, 25-19 at Holy Family Catholic School.
Volcanoes rally to avoid Spokane sweep
SPOKANE — On the verge of a five-game sweep, the Indians allowed visiting Salem-Keizer to rally from a two-run deficit, with an unearned eighth-inning run giving the Volcanoes a 3-2 victory Monday night before 4,948 at Avista Stadium.
Monday, August 27
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Ruby Bruninga, 90
Moving up
Bodle-Hill promoted at Idaho Independent Bank
Pub, grub and coffee hub: That's JR Perk in Post Falls
A bright, color-changing LED arrow points people to the north entrance.
A garden in the home stretch
As ideal gathering places go, old folks homes aren’t top of mind even for the most imaginative.
Building Permits
Builders busy on Ramsey Road
Great experiences await in Sept. 8 festival
We can hardly believe summer is coming to an end — or is it?
Not enough homes to sell? Then build some
The owners of Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty are building three Kootenai County neighborhoods.
This doctor will see you for flat monthly fee
After James Bailey completed medical school, he was reassured he didn't want to just go with the flow in the profession.
Working on a better world with composites
The future of manufacturing is right here in Coeur d’Alene.
ADVICE: Step Talk with Alexandra Mortensen
Many parents offer the advice to be your child’s parent first and their friend second, but what about stepparents? It seems to be a common consensus among bonus parents that they often feel like glorified babysitters. While that description sounds negative, you might be surprised that I actually think it can be a great way to wrap your head around your role.
Rockers Silberman and Johnson 'Rise and Shine' in Cd'A
Vanessa Silberman and Carissa Johnson began their music careers about 3,000 miles apart. Silberman developed a grunge-punk sound in Los Angeles, while Johnson honed a fusion of new age and ‘70s-style punk out of Boston.
Fulfilling dreams 'One Last Time'
Tiffinay Walker was devastated when her beloved father, Roger, died suddenly of pneumonia in February 2017. He was only 58.
JUDD JONES: Kids, school and physical fitness
Here we are coming to the end of summer and back to school reminders are everywhere. Now it would be nice to think the summer months had a large volume of exercise for our children. In some cases this is true, but often summer means more time for kids to watch TV or play video games.
'Knock, and the door shall be opened'
On a snowy December day in 2013, Lacey Thompson and Ryan Peppers knocked on the door of 2nd Street Commons in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog
Thank you again to everyone who has emailed us at askdogtrainersteph@gmail.com. We love reading the questions and kind words. We truly enjoy this opportunity to share knowledge with our community.
Cardinals finish 2-4 at season-opening crossover
EUGENE, Ore. — Playing on the first day without outside hitter Kayla Neumann, the reigning East Region Player of the Year, North Idaho College won two matches and lost four at the season-opening Northwest Athletic Conference Crossover on Saturday and Sunday.
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Idaho women’s basketball coach
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Fantastic friends keep fair going strong
COEUR d’ALENE — The North Idaho State Fair celebrated several of its friends and supporters Saturday afternoon during the Friends of the Fair award presentation at the main stage of the fairgrounds.
I90 Crash
A crash involving a jackknifed semi-trailer tied up eastbound Interstate 90 for more than an hour this morning. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, according to Coeur d’Alene Fire Department responders.
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Could we see a new El Niño this fall?
It was a very smoky week across the Inland Northwest. Last week, the smoke was so thick that many said it was “the worst this area has ever seen.” The air flow from the northeast brought in smoke from the fires in British Columbia and Glacier Park in Montana. Air quality late last week was in the unhealthy category once again with readings above 150. Parts of eastern Washington and North Idaho briefly had air qualities in the “hazardous” category.
Jordan for Governor: Checking her record Fellow Democrats avoided endorsements
By JUDD WILSON
ON THE AGENDA: Your local government and schools in action
This list of local government meetings taking place this week includes just highlights from published meeting agendas that are available. To view the complete agenda, visit the web addresses included with the listings or call the entities directly.
Warrants
Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:
Senior lunch menus
Lake City
If it walks like a scam and talks like a scam ...
There are many ways you can tell communication is a scam. Here are a few of them, in no particular order:
Today's ghastly groaner
I went to the zoo yesterday and saw a baguette in a cage. The zookeeper told me it was bread in captivity.
Sunday, August 26
Think Big Festival highlights good things with tech
COEUR d’ALENE — It won't be long before personal robots serve hors d'oeuvres at parties, phone apps make life easier for people with disabilities, and drones save lives in emergency situations.
What questions should you ask the recruiter during a job interview?
When a recruiter asks you if you have any questions, do you have trouble knowing which questions to ask? First of all, it’s better to save questions about vacation time and benefits for the second or even the third interview. In order to demonstrate your interest in the position, make a good impression and ensure that the job and the company are actually a good fit for you, ask for specifics regarding the nature of the work and the company.
No tax hike? See, it can be done
Spoiler alert.
ZONING: Power of the people
Thank you to the many neighbors who appealed the Planning and Zoning Commission decision to rezone property at Seventh and Wallace. The favorable decision of the City Council affirmed and reinforced the importance of preserving the character of our stable established neighborhoods.
GRAHAM: Second that emotion
I am glad I am not the only one that didn’t understand why the CDA Press did not do a story on Franklin Graham visiting in Spokane doing his Decision America tour of the Pacific Northwest more than a week ago. (See the letter from Mary Lou Thompson printed on Sunday, August 19, 2018.) I don’t remember reading anything in the CDA Press prior to the event either or maybe I missed it? It would have been nice to read about the event which I prefer doing, but I will take Mary Lou’s suggestion and watch it on-line.
When will our blue skies return?
I don’t know about you, but I’m sure getting tired of staying indoors to avoid breathing the smoke. Too bad we can’t get some of those unwanted and unneeded rains from back east to put out the fires here in the west. I can dream, can’t I?
Jordan for Governor: Checking her record Bill that fizzled was legislative highlight
COEUR d’ALENE — Rep. Paulette Jordan’s chief legislative accomplishment in four years was a bill that never passed, according to senior Democratic legislators in separate interviews with The Press.
PEDOPHILES: Clergy not exempt
I noticed in Friday’s Press that the man named Nold was sentenced to a life sentence for trying to entice a 15-year-old boy and his status as a habitual sex offender. It makes me wonder what kind of sentences the Catholic priests get for raping multiple boys and girls.
The importance of kindness
Two young men were out in a rowboat when it overturned. Luckily, two women were nearby in another boat and came to their aid. The men were a long way from shore and needed medical attention. Unfortunately, the women had neither a radio nor a motor on their boat.
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Robert E. McMullin
QUOTES: Trump potpourri
Excerpt from Helsinki press conference: “My people came to me, Dan Coats and some others, they said they think it’s Russia. I have president Putin, he just said it’s not Russia. I will say this, I don’t see any reason why it would be.”
Today's ghastly groaner
A man goes to the doctor and says, “Doc, I can’t stop singing ‘The Green, Green Grass of Home.’”
Community Thanks
PAW: Business supports local nonprofit
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Peter Jay Naccarato
SWAP: Need an update
I am writing to request a follow up report on your story titled “Key land swap up for vote tonight” on June 5.
LAND BOARD: Answers needed
The Aug. 23 Press carried an article “Idaho agencies near deal on recreation on state land.” Have the state Land Board members been smoking more of AG Lawrence Wasden’s stuff? When did the citizens of Idaho lose their rights to recreational use on the state endowment land? Why does the Land Board need to adopt a new policy? Please tell the whole story.
NOTARY: Set record straight
In his “Readers Write” piece, Rick Casemore makes a number of false and misleading statements relating to the duties and responsibilities attributed to an unknown Idaho notary public who purportedly notarized a letter penned by Shasta Groene relating to a then-current court proceeding. Unless the notary happens to be a licensed attorney and was asked to analyze related documents, an Idaho notary public is prohibited, by law, from reviewing such documents, asking for further information in support of the notarial process and opining on the correctness or legitimacy of presented documents.
NOTARY: Rules of the job
Referencing a letter to the editor by Rick Casemore in the August 22nd issue of the Press, there is some misconception of the duties and responsibilities of a Notary Public.
Sherwin-Williams Paint moves from Fourth to Appleway
Sherwin-Williams Paint this weekend moved to 745 W. Appleway after 30 years at 2011 N. Fourth St. The new location is next to Pool World. Dave Smith Motors will use the old place.
A broader view of Sandpoint ... our area's other tourist hot spot
Neighborhood of the Week spends a good deal of space looking at the Sandpoint area thanks to the partnership we have with the Dover Bay Waterfront Community, which is located just a few miles from the city directly on Lake Pend Oreille.
Saturday, August 25
Young Trojans get chance to shine
POST FALLS — The kids are all right at Post Falls — it just took them a little bit of time to figure it out.
These long seasons should still be good ones
Normally, when they say a team is in for a long season, that’s a bad thing.
More than just the games
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — As Coeur d’Alene watched the Little League World Series come to a close over the weekend, the most important part of the team’s trip might not have had anything to do with baseball.
Lake City boys blank Lakeland in season opener
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Legals August 25, 2018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Coeur d'Alene Planning Commission invites you to a public hearing to consider your oral comments and all written comments received on the following items: ITEM: A-2-17m What is being requested: The City of Coeur d'Alene is proposing a 48+/- acre annexation from County Industrial to City C-17 (Commercial at 17 units/acre) zoning district and and a 46+/- acre annexation of the Spokane River to City NW (Navigable Water) zoning district. Location of the property: The property is described as a +/- 46 acre property known as 3074 W. Seltice Way and a portion of the shoreline extending from Mill River to the U.S. 95 bridge The property is legally described as: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 18, Lots 5 and 6 and a portion of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 36, all of Block 37 and 38, Riverside Park Addition, according to the plat recorded in Book 'B' of Plats at Page 138, records of Kootenai County, Idaho, together with those portions of vacated 4th Avenue, 5th Avenue, Elmwood Street, Riverside Avenue, Abbington Street, alley and park strip which attaches by operation of law located in Government Lot 3 and the Northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian and land located within Government Lots 1, 2 and 3 and the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian. The Spokane River portion is described as: That portion of the Spokane River adjacent to Government Lot 4 of Section 8, Government Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Section 9, Government Lots 1, 2 and 3 and the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Government Lots 2, 8, 16 and 22 of Section 11, all in Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian. A full legal description of the parcel, and a map, may be viewed at the City's Planning Department during regular business hours ITEM: SP-9-18 What is being requested: Ron Ayers is requesting approval of a proposed R-34 Density special use permit in the R-17 zoning district. Location of the property: The property is described as a +/- .647 acre property known as 1750 N. Pinewood Court and legally described as that portion of the East 100 Feet of Lot 15 Block 15, East Lacrosse, According to the plat recorded in Book "B" of plats at page 119, Records of Kootenai County, Idaho The property is described as a +/- 1.69 acre property known as 1750 N. Pinewood Court and legally described as that portion of the East 50 Feet of Lot 14 and all of Lots 15 and 16, Block 15, East Lacrosse, according to the plat recorded in Book "B" of plats at page 119, Records of Kootenai County, Idaho. A full legal description of the parcel, and a map, may be viewed at the City's Planning Department during regular business hours ITEM: A-2-18 What is being requested: Dave and Yvonne Palmer is requesting approval of a proposed 2.50 acre annexation from Agricultural Suburban to City R-1 (Residential at 1 units/acre) zoning district. Location of the property: The property is described as a +/- 2.50 acre property and legally described as Beginning at the 1/4 corner between Sections 17 and 18, Township 50 N., Range 3 W.B.M. A full legal description of the parcel, and a map, may be viewed at the City's Planning Department during regular business hours. ITEM: A-3-18 and SP-10-18 What is being requested: CDA School District 271 is requesting approval of a proposed 7.18 acre annexation from County Agricultural to City R-8 (Residential at 8 units/acre) zoning district and a proposed Community Education special use permit. Location of the property: The property is described as a +/- 7.18 acre property known as 2008, 1950 and 1914 Prairie Avenue and legally described as Parcel 1: The West half of the West half of Tract 316, HAYDEN LAKE IRRIGATED TRACTS, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book C of Plats at Page 67, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Parcel 2: The East half of the West half and that portion of the East half lying West of Tax # 21262 Tract 316, HAYDEN LAKE IRRIGATED TRACTS, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book C of Plats at Page 67, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Parcel 3: The East Quarter of Tract 317 of HAYDEN LAKE IRRIGATED TRACTS, according to the official plat thereof filed in Book "C" of Plats at Page(s) 66 and 67 official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. A full legal description of the parcel, and a map, may be viewed at the City's Planning Department during regular business hours. Public Hearing time and location: The public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Lower-level of Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Avenue, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 11, 2018. Require more information? To see a more detailed copy of the above legal descriptions, obtain more information on the above requests or a copy of the staff reports; contact the Planning Department at 769-2240. Staff reports are also posted and available on September 7, 2018 at the City's website at www.cdaid.org by clicking on agendas/planning commission. The hearing will be held in a facility that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Special accommodations will be available, upon request, five (5) days prior to the hearing. For more information, contact the Planning Department at (208)769-2240. Sean Holm Tami Stroud Mike Behary Clerk(s) of the Commission CDA LEGAL 216 AD#220184 AUGUST 25, 2018
Wooden boat show this weekend at Cd'A Resort
More than 40 gleaming wooden boats and some early fiberglass and aluminum models will be docked along The Coeur d’Alene Resort Boardwalk for all to admire. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Growing a legacy
By DEVIN WEEKS
County finalizes information position
COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County's communications initiative has been buttoned up.
First Fridays, and a great baseball run
There’s a lot of things that are special about the first Friday of the high school football season.
'Jacks romp past Kellogg in opener
ST. MARIES — Kaden Hammond threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns, leading the St. Maries Lumberjacks past the Kellogg Wildcats 47-14 in the season opener for the former Intermountain League rivals on Friday.
Movers and shakers
Return of the Green Dragon
COEUR d’ALENE — The Green Dragon is back.
Post Falls-Sandpoint game postponed to today due to poor air quality
SANDPOINT — Poor air quality forced Friday night’s season-opening Post Falls-Sandpoint high school football game to be postponed.
Albert Wilkerson Jr.
Albert Wilkerson Jr.
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Richard Guenther, 56
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Victoria Helen Mitten-Kaleff, 58
On second thought, that's a guilty plea
COEUR d’ALENE — Joy Tamika Anderson pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of injuring a child and two enhancements that could land her behind bars for 60 years at the discretion of a First District Court judge.
Vikings split with Missoula schools
MISSOULA — Elly Schraeder had seven kills, Kelly Horning six kills and Sarah Wilkey five kills for the Vikings in a 25-4, 25-21, 25-21 season-opening win at Hellgate High on Friday.
Young Vikings rally in opener
RIGBY — In an effort to spark a rally late in the fourth quarter of Friday’s season opener with Rigby, Coeur d’Alene had to get back to what the Vikings do well.
Mom passed out; car running; toddler in back
POST FALLS — Police are praising an alert passerby who reported an unconscious woman inside a parked, running vehicle with the driver's door open and a 13-month-old in the back seat late Wednesday night.
Part of the process
COEUR d’ALENE — Logan Jeanselme made some nice catches — from both quarterbacks — and Zane Lettau powered into the end zone from 4 yards out in the game’s final minute for Lake City.
'Legally Blonde' is sweet, smart and fun
Think pink. Think girl power. Think fun.
When opinions cross fine lines
County Commissioner Chris Fillios is upset with something I wrote.
NIC women, men fall in friendlies
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Suicide prevention: How you can help
Suicide is tough to talk about, but we need to talk about it and in the right way. With the past eight months we have had, many of us are left asking ourselves what actions can we take that will make a difference? Even with the best of intentions, actions and spoken or written words can have negative consequences.
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Today's ghastly groaner
A goat herder goes out in the middle of the night to check on his son who is tending the herd. He finds him asleep. The father wakes his son and chides him for falling asleep on the job.
Friday, August 24
Paula Duncan gets it. Why can't the President?
Paula Duncan, who says she served on the Paul Manafort jury, told Fox News that all but one juror wanted to convict Manafort on all of the 18 counts against him. She indicated she was a Trump supporter, but did not believe “politics had any place in that courtroom.” More importantly, she said, “I did not want Paul Manafort to be guilty, but he was, and no one’s above the law.”
PARADE: Now we can celebrate
The taxpayers won one! The cancellation of the military parade in Washington, D.C., is a victory for the U.S. taxpayers.
JUDGE: Needs enlightening
We must have reached a new Age of Enlightenment. According to an Aug. 15 Press article entitled “Judges taking a new look at sentencing guidelines law,” a Fourth District judge thinks the law enacted in 1977 contains outdated thinking. He states that, “When this statute was written, we didn’t know anything.”
Coming home a winner
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Coeur d’Alene Little League’s offense looked sluggish to open the second crossover game of the Little League World Series on Thursday.
RESPONSE: Hearn asked for it
Regarding Steve Cameron’s column about Tom Hearn, Tom signed up for his job. Don’t whine for him. His position is a no win situation as long as the Idaho Legislature will not fund public education, as they are mandated to do.
It's prison for thief who eluded police
COEUR d’ALENE — A man who eluded police in a stolen Jeep last winter when it was struck by a train north of Rathdrum was sentenced to two years in prison for two felonies.
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FRIDAY
Today's ghastly groaner
“I see the light a’comin’
Post Falls Police Cops-n-Kids open house Saturday
POST FALLS — Post Falls Police's free eighth annual Cops-n-Kids and Rodders-n-More Open House will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the police station, 1717 E. Polston Ave.
Free Cd'A Big Band concert
The Coeur d’Alene Big Band will perform a concert Sunday, Aug. 26, in the Coeur d’Alene City Park Bandshell.
Attorneys near plea deal in murder case
COEUR d’ALENE — Attorneys must rework a plea agreement in a Post Falls death case after a First District Judge apprised them Thursday that an agreement without clear parameters would not be accepted by the court.
Judge scolds sheriff's deputies; suspect walks
COEUR d’ALENE — Charges were dismissed Thursday against a Coeur d’Alene man who was cuffed and held at gunpoint in Hayden for having a loud muffler and driving 6 mph over the speed limit.
Constance Wu anchors fun and frothy 'Crazy Rich Asians'
A romantic comedy can succeed by feeling comfortable and familiar, but it can fail just as easily by relying too much on overworn genre tropes. It’s a tricky balance, and the reason why so few modern rom-coms make much of an impression.
Health care gap hurts Idaho veteran, family
We should all reflect on what it means to be an American and never take for granted the sacrifices that many have bravely made to secure our freedom. When I was 20, I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Serving in the military is not only a sacrifice for the person enlisted but also for the entire family. I served for four years including combat service as part of the initial invasion force into Iraq. As a result, I have numerous service-related health conditions and disabilities.
Indians slam past Salem-Keizer
SPOKANE — Tanner Gardner hit a grand slam in an eight-run eighth inning for the Spokane Indians in a 18-4 romp over the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes in Northwest League baseball in front of 4,563 at Avista Stadium on Thursday night.
Post Falls opens with sweep in volleyball
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EVENT: Real crowd-pleaser
I attended the wonderful Live After 5 Aug. 22, with the headliner Stephen Marley. What a great evening despite sound difficulties with Sol Seed’s opener which delayed their start. But those fine musicians came into the crowd to play until repairs were made.
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Brian J. Simpson, 73
Get in line for 'A Chorus Line'
COEUR d’ALENE —The city by the lake will soon experience Broadway’s favorite “singular sensation.”
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Your call: Are teachers paid fairly?
Let’s be honest. In your career, how many times have you turned down a raise?
Cardinal women play to scoreless draw in opener
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Fire crews battle winds
By BRIAN WALKER
Urgent request to parents of teens
Here’s something I’ve come to believe …
Not your average anniversary gift
COEUR d’ALENE — The shiny, moss green 1948 Packard Deluxe Eight parked in front of The Coeur d'Alene Resort certainly caught Herb Hammermeister's eye Thursday afternoon.
HAYDEN: Tax meeting alert
Next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., the city of Hayden is holding a town hall meeting to present their case to the voters for doubling the city’s property tax collection. They claim they want to increase the contract with the sheriff’s department by doubling the number of officers contractually assigned to cover the city of Hayden, and they want to increase the funding for road chip sealing and replacement from $350,000 a year to $980,000 a year.
TEAM: The pride of Idaho
Congratulations to the Little League baseball players who recently competed in the World Series. They made us all very proud with the way they played and how they represented Idaho!
Teen volunteer takes top title
By DEVIN WEEKS
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Agnes F. Hummels
ALBRIGHT: That's not history
Syd Albright (History Corner, Aug. 19) shows his lack of understanding of Evolution when he states that “we have actually devolved — not evolved,” since modern humans are smaller than his mythical giants.
Restoring order on the water
By BRIAN WALKER
NEWBY: Definition of 'Great!'
I am a neighbor of JaNee Newby. Her great-grandson is Braeden Newby, a star baseball player in the Little League World Series. JaNee is the sweetest, most caring, considerate person I know. She and Braeden deserve all the accolades you can send their way.
Horrific case may see plea change
COEUR d’ALENE — A woman who pleaded not guilty to a charge of beating a child so severely his pancreas burst is expected to change her plea today in Coeur d’Alene’s First District Court.
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Hatley qualifies for
All Stars move welcome home parade to Thursday
The welcome home parade for the Coeur d'Alene Little League All Stars has been moved to Thursday, Aug. 30.
SECURITY: Not an entitlement
No person has a “right” to a security clearance.
Auditions for 'Mary Poppins Jr.' Monday
COEUR d’ALENE — Stage actors and shadow actors are needed to bring "Mary Poppins Jr." to life for Out of the Shadows Theater's third annual fall production.
Airport board flying in the wrong direction
While it may not be obvious to some, the Coeur d’Alene Airport is an important asset to our community, bringing in over $130 million of economic activity while providing a portal to the world.
Thursday, August 23
Forest roads closed due to Hudlow Fire
COEUR d’ALENE - A portion of the Hayden Creek Road and National Forest System lands north of Hudlow Mountain are being closed for the protection of public health and safety due to wildfire activity and the presence of crews and equipment working on fire suppression, according to a press release by the Idaho Department of Lands.
Legals August 23, 2018
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, August 25, 2018 at 9 am sharp to satisfy the lien of property stored by the following people: Sherrie A. Douglas 9761 N. Ramsey Rd Hayden ID 83835; Tom Raudebaugh PO Box 2941 Hayden ID 83835; Blane DeSantis 1340 Kaniksu St Post Falls ID 83854; Kasandra Stewart 1900 Spades Rd Sagle ID 83860. Auction located 5 miles north of Hayden on Hwy 95 and Chilco Rd. CASH ONLY. CDA LEGAL 150 AD#218011 AUGUST 16, 23, 2018
Parade for Little League All Stars next week
The Fund the Families Drive for the Coeur d'Alene Little League All Stars has been extended to the end of the month to help the team reach the $40,000 goal.
Today's ghastly groaner
If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, is he guilty of resisting a rest?
The PIO carousel goes round and round
It looked like your county commissioners might have been fibbing.
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Outdoors News
Extra preparation prevents early season meat spoilage
Fairgoers say smoke be darned
COEUR d’ALENE — Hazy sunshine could finally be seen and felt Wednesday, even though air quality still hovered in the not-so-wonderful range.
Tariff primer: 5 ways to tax
Tuesday’s first of a two-part primer on tariffs outlined their basic function, uses, and history. Today’s concludes with five common types of tariffs.
Timberlake Fire to take part in Fill the Boot campaign
Timberlake Fire Department Local 4483 is showing its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as its members kick off the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger.
Post Falls sewer, water hikes approved
POST FALLS — Post Falls' sewer and water rates are on the rise, but an increase in garbage pickup service won't be passed along to customers.
Packing for a camping trip requires clarity, totes and bring a lot of rope
If you’re going camping don’t forget the rope.
Area under scam assault with false arrest calls
I’ve had more than 40 calls this week from consumers who have received calls — some robo calls and some in person — from individuals claiming to be from various agencies of the federal government. These people are attempting to scare the daylights out of you, causing you to panic and allowing them to get money from you in any form they can.
At College
Havana Johnson
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Albert Lee McCorkle, 87
Blazes hitting closer to home
A new North Idaho wildfire — and one closer to the urban areas of Kootenai County — has sparked on the radar screen of local agencies.
Forecast full of maybes
COEUR d’ALENE — More rain and less smoke? Could be a North Idaho pipe dream. Or the real deal.
Nold sentenced to life in prison
COEUR d’ALENE — A 65-year-old Hayden man who was arrested a year ago during a police sting operation after driving to a Coeur d’Alene hotel to have sex with a 15-year-old boy will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Wildfires may impact bow hunting plans
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
Post Falls girls drop road match
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Back to the picks - we guess
Back by popular demand — or something like that — the Press sports staff, meaning myself and Jason Elliott, returns for a second season of predicting high school and, starting next week, college football games for teams in our area.
Fire snapshot
Active wildfires for Aug. 22
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Post Falls: Zero is beautiful
By BRIAN WALKER
Lewiston fly tyer honored with national award
By ERIC BARKER
Fun and fair fare, it's all there
COEUR d’ALENE — Vocal pigs made their presence known among a frenzy of 4-H kids in the Jacklin Building, while across the Kootenai County Fairgrounds a cheerful man on stilts made balloon animals for ecstatic children.
Wednesday, August 22
A good kind of busy for Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer
If it’s Thursday, it must be Chicago.
Learning to live with cougars
Legals August 22, 2018
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI Case No. CV28-18-4327 CASPER J. RANKIN (SBN 9107) LEWIS N. STODDARD SBN 7766) SYDNEY K. LEAVITT (SBN 8933) ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP 13125 W PERSIMMON LN, STE 150 BOISE, ID 83713 Telephone: (208) 908-0709 Facsimile: (858) 726-6254 E-mail: sleavitt@aldridgepite.com Attorneys for Plaintiff NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES BIBIOFF; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 32287 N. Clagstone Road, Athol, ID 83801, and legally described as: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, REDTAIL ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS AT PAGE 15, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, Defendants. TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES BIBIOFF and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as 32287 N. CLAGSTONE ROAD, ATHOL, ID 83801: You have been sued by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Kootenai, Idaho, Case No. CV28-18-4327. The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 32287 N. CLAGSTONE ROAD, ATHOL, ID 83801 and legally described as LOT 2, BLOCK 1, REDTAIL ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS AT PAGE 15, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 324 W. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816, (208) 446-1160, and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, Sydney K. Leavitt, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 W. Persimmon Lane, Ste. 150, Boise, ID 83713. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated this 1st day of August, 2018. JIM BRANNON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By:/S/ Susan McCoy DEPUTY CDA LEGAL 140 AD#217852 AUGUST 15, 22, 29, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
2018 Vintage update
It is a bit hard to believe, but we are fast approaching harvest of the 2018 wine grape crop for appellations in the Northern Hemisphere. In just a matter of weeks we will be in the heart of harvest, so it seems like a good time to update news on this year’s crop from around the world. This is the time that is perhaps the most frightening for wine grape growers and winemakers alike. Regardless of what has transpired so far this year, this is when it all gets very serious — when the quality of the grape crop will be determined and decisions become vitally important. From sunburn, to mold and rot. From rain, to fall frosts and smoke. All that mother nature can serve up that could jeopardize the crop is now the focus of everyone in the wine industry.
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Nelson Call, 77
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SELECT SOCCER
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Chase Saunders
Revved up for the fair
By DEVIN WEEKS
SHASTA: Notorious notary
Aside from Shasta not owning the house herself, she proceeded to attempt to transfer the ownership to her father, Steve.
Mayor's Awards nominees sought
The city of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the 23rd Annual Mayor’s Awards in the Arts. Nominations may be submitted by art organizations, individuals, businesses or students and must be received by Aug. 31.
I can't stop my legs! Restless leg syndrome
Last week a patient of mine asked if restless leg syndrome (RLS) is real. Unfortunately, for the millions who suffer, yes! Also called Willis-Ekborn disease, symptoms include uncomfortable sensations that cause the legs to voluntarily or involuntarily to move, jump or jerk. The sensations can be stabbing, prickling, aching, etc. While there are many causes of RLS, there are also many solutions.
Fans have seen this story before
Just when you think the Seattle Mariners are done, they pull you right back in.
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Press fall sports preview
Coeur d'Alene-Spain game rained out at Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLAMSPORT, Pa. — The Coeur d’Alene all-stars will have to wait a few days to get back on the field after rain washed away Tuesday’s play at the Little League World Series.
100-year-old GI colorful, as in green, purple, bronze
COEUR d’ALENE — Earl Hyde Jr. thinks he has a pretty good shot.
Report: Idaho second-worst in women's rights
By BRIAN WALKER
REFUGEES: Memo to Idahoans
“Wait, there are REFUGEES in IDAHO?” This was a common response I received from co-workers while working in the Coeur d’Alene area over the past month.
Trapper seeks pet-snatching coyote
COEUR d’ALENE — A private trapper was hired to catch a coyote that has killed two dogs and attempted to drag off another dog in a Hayden neighborhood.
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Thomas Arthur Tobin, 89
Cougar sighted near Tubbs Hill
COEUR d’ALENE — As dusk flushed into daylight Tuesday morning, Gloria Waggoner saw a mountain lion cross a street near Sanders Beach as she headed there for a swim.
Kiki times two makes a perfect match
Late last winter when I saw the cast list for the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s three main stage musicals for this summer I knew I had to play matchmaker. At Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre we provide housing for the professional actors brought in from around the country. Some in “actors houses” we rent for the season and some are hosted by local patrons.
North Idaho fun-seekers, it's show time
Today begins your fairwell to summer.
Holsitic health coach
Dear Dr. Wendy,
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Terry Lee Miller, 69
MUELLER: The fix is on
Let’s visit the Mueller special counsel. Is it a legitimate and fair investigation into President Trump’s alleged collusion with the Russians to sway our 2016 election or is it a political hoax to destroy our President? We need to understand that the Mueller probe was initiated by a fake dossier paid for by the DNC/Hillary Clinton, sent to a FISA judge for approval- four different times — which smells to the high heaven.
IdahoPTV to host Coeur d'Alene community appreciation event
The public is invited to attend a free community appreciation event hosted by Idaho Public Television.
OD: Facts and compassion
Lori Miller’s August 19th letter “ODs: Let Them Die” is an affront to the principles of science, and to the compassion that we as human beings owe to one another.
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Richard Andrews, 80
Prohaska, Proctor spark Vikings to win over Sandpoint
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Wheat fire shuts down major prairie roads
By BRIAN WALKER
Chat: Where tragedy and comedy collide
Yep, it’s Chat Day.
Chamber music concert at library
The Libraries Rock Concert Series will present an evening of chamber music by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber Music Society on Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.
CLIMATE: Agendas galore
A few years ago a friend suggested I take a look at what was going on in the climate community. I’m basically a hardcore Scientific Approach physicist. My professional life has been in university teaching, basic and applied research (Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, CA), and finally in Washington, responsible for the funding and management of various defense programs.
Choosing a clinic that is right for you
Choosing a new health care provider can be overwhelming. We often ask friends or family members for a referral, but sometimes they simply don’t have an answer. When navigating this road alone, here are some basic tips on important things to look for when searching for a qualified health provider. We will also mention specific things to look for when choosing a spinal decompression clinic.
REBUTTAL: Trump, full of gas
(1) To date, Mueller, no proof of Trump/Russia collusion. But, we have REAL proof Hillary campaign , by her own admission, paid Russia $12million for a fake hit piece, a dossier influencing 2016 elections.
MIRANDA: Right for Kootenai County
I believe that local government, the government closest to us, is the most critical and often the most neglected. There is a Kootenai County Commission election pending. There is one particular candidate I support.
Hayden town hall for levy increase
HAYDEN — A town hall meeting to discuss Hayden’s proposed levy rate override is scheduled for Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Alma Gertrude Ward, 88
Today's ghastly groaner
I have been diagnosed with a chronic fear of giants: feefiphobia.
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'She's 100 percent on their radar'
Athletes tend to look at their college years as fun, but with responsibilities.
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Pat Wilson Arney, 91
Coeur d'Con fan art winners recognized
COEUR d’ALENE — The winners of the 2018 Coeur d’Con Fan Art Contest at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library have been announced.
Saturday motorcycle crash kills Bayview man
CAREYWOOD — A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash on Barnhart Road on Saturday, according to Idaho State Police.
TRUMP: A top 3 POTUS
I have been reading and hearing reports, articles and blogs about how much Trump and Lincoln had in common. The comparison is received from both side sof the aisle as heresy.
Tuesday, August 21
Fire on the prairie
Idaho State Police personnel are asking the public to avoid the area of Hwy 41 and Prairie Avenue for the next few hours due to a fire.
Arson suspected in Kellogg fire spree
KELLOGG – An unknown arsonist is suspected of starting several fires across eastern Kellogg Monday night.
Idaho plans statewide, opt-in system for special education records management
BOISE – Students, families, and special education professionals across the state are expected to benefit from a new, web-based system to create Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities.
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Coeur d’Alene High cancels Junior Tackle Camp
Here's a primer on tariffs
In this first of a two-part primer on tariffs, today’s column outlines their basic function and history. Thursday, a look at five common types of tariffs.
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Today's ghastly groaner
Accordion to a recent survey, replacing words with the names of musical instruments in a sentence often goes unnoticed.
League of Women Voters to recognize Women's Equality Day on Aug. 26
COEUR d’ALENE — League of Women Voters of Kootenai County recognizes Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26 in celebration of the advancements that have been made toward achieving full political, economic, and social equality. The date commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted voting rights for American Women.
CRITTERS of NORTH IDAHO
North Idaho is known for its spectacular array of birds, like great horned and gray owls, ravens, magpies and so many more. But when arriving to Coeur d’Alene, I was surprised by the presence of one bird in particular: the ring-billed gull! What’s a seagull doing so far away from the sea?
Tappers to appear Wednesday at fair
These ladies have been tapping their way through the Coeur d’Alene community to help local women and children since 2004.
Healthy QB is all that matters in exhibitions
Are you worried about the Seahawks’ red zone offense?
Maybe you can breathe Friday
COEUR d'ALENE — It wasn't a typical first day of college for John Warton.
County keeps info duties internally
COEUR d'ALENE — Upon further review, Kootenai County commissioners plan to spread public information duties among existing staff rather than open up a stand-alone position to external candidates.
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- HOLES IN ONE
Love - and murder - bind siblings
SANDPOINT — The children of a modern-day Casanova who was slain in Sandpoint in 1979 are gathering for a family reunion in Texas.
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Donald ‘Don’ Grunsted
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The number of cases of intimate partner violence recorded in Kootenai County was reported incorrectly in Sunday’s story about the Violence Against Women Act. There were 6,084 cases recorded statewide in 2016, not in Kootenai County alone.
Fire snapshot
Active wildfires for Aug. 20 National Interagency Fire Center
Airport master plan open house Aug. 29
COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Airport will hold its final master plan open house at the Coeur d’Alene Public Libary Community Room on Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Everett outhits Spokane, rolls to an 11-6 victory
EVERETT, Wash. — The host AquaSox blasted three home runs en route to a convincing 11-6 victory over the Spokane Indians Monday night at Everett Memorial Stadium, before a crowd of 1,499.
Monday, August 20
Air quality worsens; everyone should limit time outdoors
The air quality in the Coeur d’Alene area has degraded further, due to smoke from wildfires around the western U.S. and Canada, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
JUDD JONES: Proper Pranayama
There are many distinctive practices in yoga, but two aspects are foundational in almost all forms of yoga. Asana is the physical movements and Pranayama is the breathing techniques that frame the overall benefit of yoga.
Selkirk reflections
The crunch of footpads on the gravel road woke me, I’d been barely sleeping all night anyway. Even with my pistol stashed underneath the crumpled-up sweatshirt that had become my pillow, I just wasn’t at peace out under the stars. I’d seen too many bears in the Selkirks to sleep soundly.
NOT REAL NEWS: What didn't happen
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue recent headlines. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked these out.
Bringing Cd'A Symphony to the world stage
A stage is sacred. The Coeur d’Alene Symphony’s new conductor treats each as his last.
ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog
Thank you again to all the wonderful dog owners who have been emailing me at askdogtrainersteph@gmail.com. I am reading about a very wide variety of issues and want you all to know that I read them carefully and plan to address each one as we move along. That being said, every article I write applies to every situation you face, whether it’s barking, aggression, fear, leash reactivity, excited urination, etc. When we train the brain rather than simply training the body, we address all of these things simultaneously.
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Radio interview with Coeur d’Alene Resort golf pro to air Tuesday
Legals August 20, 2018
Notice of Assessment The Directors of the Avondale Irrigation District have set the following levies for the year 2019: Tract fee $44.00; Maintenance and Operations $90.00 per acre; Domestic water $16.67 per month per unit, 10,000 gallons allowed, excess water shall be assessed at $1.00 per thousand. No refunds for unused water, no excess allowed for commercial purposes. The board will meet as a board of correction Tuesday September 4, 2018, at 4:15 p.m. To make any adjustment as necessary in the assessments as may be equitable. This assessment roll may be inspected at the district office during business hours. Dated this 8th day of August 2018. Barbara Dawson Secretary Treasurer Avondale Irrigation District CDA LEGAL 107 AD#216836 AUGUST 13, 20, 27, 2018
Senior lunch menus
Aug. 20-24
Choosing local makes a difference
COEUR d’ALENE — Shopping locally was the theme of the first Choose Local Fest at City Park Saturday.
The National Weather Service and Australia's Bureau Of Meteorology
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been staying in Melbourne, Australia. The food here is quite good and it’s a place that I’ve always wanted to see. I’m in the middle of their winter season in Australia, so it’s been quite chilly. During my stay, I had the opportunity to see and talk with fellow meteorologists at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. I was fortunately enough to receive a private tour and learned a great deal about the operations of Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology versus the National Weather Service here in the U.S.
Today's ghastly groaner
A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was a weapon of math disruption.
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Left out in the cold (water)
About three years ago, a consumer, not a member of Kootenai County Electric co-op, bought a super duper brand new water heater from Kootenai Electric Cooperative. Because he was not a member (he lives in the Silver Valley), he had to pay more than members of the co-op pay for the H2O heater. No problem.
Cd'A schools aren't shy about good salaries
COEUR d’ALENE — “A quality teacher is the single most important factor in the performance of students,” said Coeur d’Alene School District Superintendent Steve Cook last week. “The second most important is the quality of building leadership.”
Warrants
Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:
Sunday, August 19
Dental membership: A new way to a happier, healthier smile
When Dr. Brent Zastrow spoke to dental school professors about his vision of a practice that would make high quality dentistry accessible and affordable for more people, they often shook their heads.
Hotel proposed near Ramsey Road and I-90
An informational-planning meeting on the proposed Home 2 Suites by Hilton hotel is noon Thursday with the Design Review Commission in Conference Room 6 in Coeur d’Alene City Hall.
On the road to WELLBRIETY
PLUMMER — Many paths lead to wellness and recovery.
Community Thanks
TOURNEY: Great day to remember Jeff Marfice
U.S. domestic violence law could change
COEUR d’ALENE — With the federal Violence Against Women Act set to expire Sept. 30, members of Congress are jockeying for position to reauthorize or amend the law.
Idaho, take the cuffs off of sheriffs
Here’s a question for the citizens of Kootenai County.
GRAHAM: Missed opportunity
It has been a week since Franklin Graham, famous son of Billy Graham, visited Spokane in his Decision America tour of the Pacific Northwest. More than 15,000 people were honored to attend his rally last Thursday at the Spokane Fairgrounds and Event Center despite the 105 degree weather. The Spokesman-Review ran a front-page story on Friday Aug. 10 about his tour in our area. (Thank you to the Spokesman-Review.) Thousands from the Coeur d’Alene area attended, yet our newspaper never even mentioned it. I don’t understand why.
ODs: Let them die
I couldn’t agree more with Leslie Messner’s guest opinion, “Soft Isn’t Helpful for Drug Offenses,” Aug. 13, page 18, C1. My question is, who came up with Narcan?
HATRED: No room here
Once again hate-filled rhetoric has soiled the beauty of North Idaho. Sandpoint residents were recently subjects of a robocall decrying Jewish folk and others. The originator is a failed California senatorial candidate, denounced by the Republican party there, with plans to establish a “regional capital” in Sandpoint. Please reference the article in the Spokesman-Review, Aug. 5 issue: “In robocalls featuring ‘Friends’ theme song, California neo-Nazi Patrick Little says he’s coming to Sandpoint.”
Taking me out to the ol' ballgame
Had to roll my eyes at the recent news that Boise was awarded the 2019 Northwest League/Pioneer League all-star game.
MIRANDA: For county commissioner
I am writing in support of Ruben Miranda who is running as a County Commissioner candidate. Ruben comes to the table highly qualified, both personally and professionally. In nearly 40 years as a software developer, he spent 32 years as Chief Information Officer for a manufacturing company. In this position, Ruben learned how to handle customers and employees in a courteous, professional manner. He has the business experience and skills to deal with the financial planning and fiscal responsibility needed by a County Commissioner.
Kroc's Chamness in L.A., but heart's in Cd'A
John Chamness has come a long way since he held a Salvation Army flag at the bottom of an old Coeur d’Alene gravel pit, claiming the site for a proposed Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center.
Bonners Ferry holds off St. Maries
ST. MARIES — Preston McLeish scored an unassisted goal in the 56th minute to send the Bonners Ferry Badgers past the St. Maries Lumberjacks 1-0 in the season and Intermountain League opener for both on Saturday at City Park.
John Theodore Ted Rheinschmidt Jr
John Theodore ‘Ted’ Rheinschmidt Jr.
To The Meadows and beyond in Post Falls
A couple weeks ago this space featured North Chase Place, a new development located just off Chase Road at Grange Avenue in Post Falls. It’s just one offshoot of the nearby Meadows neighborhood.
'Pick their heads up and be proud of what they've done'
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The true mark of a person and coach is how they react to a difficult situation.
LITERACY: Hop on the train
We wanted to say thank you to the Coeur d’Alene Press for running a story about us on Aug. 10. The MONARCH TRAIN is a new nonprofit whose mission is to advance literacy and music education in North Idaho. Our hope is that local businesses will become aware of the work we are doing and will sponsor our mission.
All's fair in work and the office
One day, more than 100 years ago, two young fellows were in a quarrel, and it showed signs of becoming serious. Future President Abraham Lincoln, himself a young man at the time, was called upon to decide the difficulty. One of the combatants, who had been defeated in the decision, and above whom the towering Lincoln stood head and shoulders, boastfully threatened Lincoln.
Milestone Announcements
ANNIVERSARIES
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Gale B. Walley, 77
Trojans notch opening win
POST FALLS — Kaylee Moate, Reagan Hartzell and Kamryn Becker each scored once as Post Falls opened its season with a 3-1 victory over Hillcrest of Ammon on Saturday morning.
LIAR?: Prove it
This is in response to the Aug. 10 letter from Ron Dayton, Athol titled “Sanders: Tell The Truth.”
Norman Neil Koser, Jr., 70
Norman Neil Koser, Jr., 70
Saturday, August 18
Today's ghastly groaner
Two robins were sitting in a tree. “I’m really hungry,” said the first one.
Buskers, businesses wanted for the BIG Gobble
COEUR d’ALENE — Each day draws us closer to November, which means it's almost time for Turkeys and More to order the food that will feed 1,700 local families this Thanksgiving.
David Forrest Shardlow, 87
David Forrest Shardlow, 87
Ruth Ann Glaspie, 68
Ruth Ann Glaspie, 68
RECORDS
SENTENCINGS
Carlin Bay expansion request with hotel receives approval
By BRIAN WALKER
Making math more meaningful
By DEVIN WEEKS
Dee Dee Koep, 72
Dee Dee Koep, 72
Indians tie for lead in North
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Kevin Mendoza hit a two-run double and scored on a single by Cristian Inoa in a four-run first inning as the Spokane Indians beat the Vancouver Canadians 4-1 in Northwest League baseball in front of 6,413 at Nat Bailey Stadium on Friday night.
Correction
Shasta Groene is on probation after pleading guilty in Canyon County to two counts of injury to a child for leaving methamphetamine close to a 1-year-old. It was inaccurately reported that she was on probation for a methamphetamine charge.
Jordan endorsed by primary opponent
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan’s campaign announced she has garnered the endorsement of A.J. Balukoff, the opponent she defeated in the May primary.
Jail expansion slated to open in October
By BRIAN WALKER
This is no way to treat the brave
Taylor Beach is fine.
Don Allen Ward, 79
Don Allen Ward, 79
Slur-slinging trial witness list forming
COEUR d’ALENE — Prosecutors are gathering information for an upcoming trial against a 52-year-old Hayden man accused of yelling racial slurs at members of a Spokane youth group in front of a Coeur d’Alene McDonald’s last month.
Waiting for the smoke to clear
The time right before the start of the fall sports season is a magical one, especially as of late in the area.
A golden opportunity - if we take it
The former National Guard building on Ramsey Road belongs to Kootenai County at no cost to citizens. County commissioners can choose a long-term benefit or short-term gain with this opportunity.
Job growth sizzles in Idaho
COEUR d'ALENE — Idaho has had the second-fastest job growth in the nation over the past year and Kootenai County led the pack among five metro areas statewide in that category, a report released on Friday states.
Skindlov's hat trick sparks Coeur d'Alene girls in opener
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FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS
The purpose of these articles is to highlight Christian ministries in our local area but I am taking a break this week to present a “must see” tourist destination. This is the Museum of the Bible, which opened last November in Washington, D.C., just a block off the mall and within two blocks from the Capitol. This is a privately funded museum that opened with more than 51,000 donors and the bulk of the $500 million cost coming from the Green family that owns Hobby Lobby.
Gerald A. Park, 81
Gerald A. Park, 81
Robert G. Eachon, 94
Robert Garland Eachon, 94
Heartbreaker
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — It had the makings of a win for Coeur d’Alene Little League as it held a three-run lead heading into the bottom of the sixth inning.
Friday, August 17
A real shot in the arm
Amid the excitement of going back to school, hundreds of school children and teenagers across the region are at risk for contracting diseases like the measles, mumps, chicken pox, and pertussis.
State honors top performing schools
State education leaders recognized 44 Idaho high schools Wednesday as top performers for posting achievement in the 90th percentile in one of several key academic indicators.
State identifies lowest performing schools
By CLARK CORBIN
WARMING: Population's role
This planet has a yearly net population gain of 1.1 percent.
HYPERBOLE: Tone it down
Rebuttal to Ron Dayton’s hyperbole:
Spike Lee excites - but 'The Meg' lacks bite
Uneven work from director Spike Lee is often more exciting than familiar quality from other filmmakers. His last narrative feature, 2015’s “Chi-Raq,” contains a wild assortment of tones and ideas, some of which click better than others, but there’s something about trying something new, even if it doesn’t quite work.
REBUTTAL: Adios, amigo
Dear Mr. Dayton: I am enclosing a check in the amount of $100 in your name, with the caveat that you uphold your end of your promise to leave and never return to this country if the Dems do not retake the House and Senate. Or are you one of the liars of the Hollywood elite class that made similar promises, yet failed to fulfill their promise, unlike President’s Trump’s “Promises Made, Promises Kept?”
Cd'A mural will paint picture of convergence
Art and technology will converge this weekend in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
Shut 'er down
By BRIAN WALKER
They got the griz
By BRIAN WALKER
Education candidate promises to 'show up'
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho superintendent of public instruction candidate Cindy Wilson is busy touring North Idaho this week. In an interview Thursday at The Press, the Democratic nominee spoke out about her incumbent Republican rival, Sherri Ybarra.
Senator's challenge: Play ball, candidates
Sen. Mary Souza is answering the call to support the Coeur d'Alene Little League All Stars, and she's expecting her political peers to do the same.
NEWSIES: Stop the presses!
Dear readers: Just saw Christian Youth Theater’s presentation of “Newsies” musical. What a fantastic way to share a family and friends outing. So professional and entertaining. And inexpensive. Can’t say enough compliments for the actors, singers and all who participated.
ITD: A license for frustration
Sheriff Ben Wolfinger said it well in Wednesday’s Press. We have gone to Shoshone County for driver’s licenses and titles several times over the last few decades: 10 minutes to get the work done after a 45-minute drive from our home. Given the fact there is at least a 1 1/2 hour wait in Post Falls, and longer in Coeur d’Alene, isn’t it time for the Idaho Transportation Department to do their job and for once get it right? It seems like the more they can inconvenience the public, the happier they are.
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E. Louise Scott
QUOTE: Says it all
“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
Judge gives two weeks for closing arguments in Groene home lawsuit
In the next two weeks, Steve Groene and attorneys for the Shasta Groene Charitable Trust will submit written arguments in order to determine if Groene will be evicted from a house volunteers built for his daughter.
LAWSUITS: Embarrassing info
Would like to know how The Press feels it is acceptable to print the names and amount of money owed by people involved in suits being brought against them by their debtors? No, I haven’t had my name in this section, but would be embarrassed it if was.
HEADLINE: Asinine and disgusting
Regarding that comment on page A3 in the Aug. 11 paper depicting two kids sitting on a car hood watching the Holy Fire burn. What an asinine and disgusting headline one of your staff posted above the picture: “Better than a drive-in movie.” Firefighters and contractors are being killed and injured, families are losing their homes, wildlife are being killed and displaced — the losses cannot be measured. Better than a drive-in movie?
'Traditions of Christmas' seeks performers
“Traditions of Christmas” will return to Coeur d’Alene for the seventh time this holiday season.
Little big men make us all proud
Summer got a super assist last week from an unexpected source.
NEIGHBORHOOD: There it goes
This letter is in regard to the major changes within the historic Garden District of Coeur d’Alene over recent years. On the ourtowncda website, this unique area of Coeur d’Alene is described as “750 largely Craftsman and some Victorian style homes built in the early 1900s, line the quiet, tree-lined streets.”
Today's ghastly groaner
What’s the difference between a bad golfer and a bad skydiver?
Democrat: Our party isn't smart enough for U.S. win
Say what you want about President Trump — and there are plenty of strong opinions on both sides — but this much is clear. He’s the president that the Democratic Party so richly deserves.
Reading, music go hand-in-hand for author
The elements that make music an important part of brain development in young children enhance their ability to read, do math, and even participate in sports, according to children’s author Susan Nipp, the creator of “Mudgy & Millie” and their new “Adventures” series.
Judge imposes prison sentence for sex offender
COEUR d’ALENE — A Coeur d’Alene judge sent a 29-year-old Coeur d’Alene man to prison for molesting a 13-year-old girl.
CORRIDOR: No urban renewal
Thank you, Kathy Sims, for your My Turn column exposing the “health corridor” scam being pushed by well-heeled and well-connected Parkwood Business Properties and Kootenai Health.
NOISE: Hate it? Vote
In response to Irene Smith’s letter about fireworks, I believe asking the City Council for help won’t work because they don’t care! Woody said in a meeting 3-4 years ago, he’d look into the illegal fireworks that people shoot off before and after the 4th, and even on the 4th!
RECORDS
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X-Games athletes to fly high at fairgrounds
COEUR D’ALENE — The North Idaho State Fair is bringing some new flavor to the fair a day early.
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FRIDAY
Today's the day for Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d’Alene makes history today, playing for the first time ever at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.
CLIMATE: Acknowledge problem
It’s good that Randy Mann is open to discussing Earth’s changing climate, but in his response to my letter he manages to again conspicuously avoid acknowledging the role of “anthropogenic (human influenced) global warming (AGW).” “Climate change” is a related but also a separate topic.
Idaho athletic director Spear fired
The Idaho State Board of Education on Thursday fired University of Idaho athletic director Rob Spear after an investigation into how his department handled sexual assault and harassment complaints.
THEATRE: See 'Legally Blonde'
Once again Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre gives our community a “World Class” production of “Legally Blonde the Musical!”
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Shirley Nuttelman
Band change for Cd'A City Park concert
A change has been made in the band that is scheduled to perform on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series.
Who needs a PIO? You don't
Might as well toss this straight out on the table.
Avista, Hydro One try to move on
COEUR d’ALENE — Hydro One named its new board of directors on Tuesday and wants to get the purchase of Avista Utilities back on track.
ADLER: Constitutional question
Dr. David Adler’s article of Aug. 10 uses the freedom of the press as a premise to criticize President Trump’s excoriation of the media. Most of the media has colluded and aligned with the democratic/socialist views. There is no reporting of Trump’s achievements nor true intelligent analysis of issues. President Trump has a right and duty to push out the truth.
CORRIDOR: Sims off base
Apparently, former legislator Kathy Sims hasn’t received the memo that McEuen Park is an overwhelming success.
CHAMPS: A standing 'O'
Congratulations to our Little League NW Regional Champs. It was special playing a team from Montana, a state I’ve lived in for several years. The competition was neighborly, but intense.
Thursday, August 16
Mayor proclaims Coeur d'Alene Little League Day on Friday, Aug. 17
Mayor Steve Widmyer has proclaimed Friday, August 17, as “Coeur d’Alene Little League Day” in recognition of the Coeur d’Alene Little League team’s recent win at the Northwest Regional Little League tournament, becoming the first Little League team from Coeur d’Alene to advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Carlin Bay plan with hotel draws ire
COEUR d'ALENE — A proposal to construct a new hotel, restaurant, bar and convenience store at Carlin Bay Resort has divided residents on the east side of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
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Pickleball tourney
Steve Groene in court over house given to Shasta
COEUR d’ALENE — Steve Groene had one piece of evidence this week that he hoped would allow him to stay in a house built for his daughter, Shasta Groene, by volunteers who want to evict him.
A killer plays under the sun
The shining sun is a powerful temptress, beckoning young and old to linger longer outside. Distractions of work and play make forgetting about hydration too easy, so as temperatures climb again, please keep in mind that even strong bodies can overheat.
A grunting riding video game? Not in this neighborhood, you don't
Riding lawn mowers seem to be the wave of the future.
Outdoors Briefs
Pitch in for your champs
By DEVIN WEEKS
Rathdrum budget with tax hike approved
By BRIAN WALKER
Coeur d'Alene Little League's win was 'for the whole community'
When Coeur d’Alene broke through last week and became the first North Idaho team to ever qualify for the Little League World Series, players and coaches on area all-star teams in recent years that came so close to getting to Williamsport were thrilled.
Today's ghastly groaner
Did you hear about the self-help group for compulsive talkers?
Holy sheet! Don't pay fees up front
Upfront fees? Never! That’s my rule.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Harold S. Nelson, 90
Harold S. Nelson passed away at the age of 90 on Aug. 14, 2018. He was born Feb. 6, 1928, in Pullman, Wash., oldest son of Hjalmer and Minnie (Held) Nelson. He graduated from Pullman High School, where he enjoyed playing the trumpet in the band. He married Gerry (Viger) Nelson in Moscow, Idaho, on June 26, 1949.
115-acre annex request in Rathdrum approved
By BRIAN WALKER
New Mudgy & Millie book to debut
By DAVID TOWNSEND
Navarro sought by crime task force
The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Robert Anthony Navarro.
The dream is becoming reality
Last year, Cooper Smith made the trip to Williamsport, Pa., just to get a taste of what it was like at the Little League World Series.
Bad weather and wolves cut Alaska's wood bison herd
Dozens of Alaska wood bison succumbed to hard weather and hungry wolves last winter, causing an experimental herd population to drop below where it was when the herd was introduced to the western Interior in 2015.
Time for Tom to win one
Tom Hearn sighed.
Fewer spike and raghorn bulls forecast for upcoming elk season
Elk are where you find them, and in the early season in North Idaho that means think big.
Wednesday, August 15
Is America flirting with ethnic cleansing?
It certainly appears that our great country is embarking on a program to deny entry to immigrants of color and to expel many who are already here, even if they entered legally. The program has two components--a publicity effort to besmirch refugees and other immigrants, and wide-ranging governmental actions to reduce the immigrant population. It takes on the look of an ethnic cleansing of this wonderful immigrant nation.
Glory bound
By DEVIN WEEKS
Bad wine gadgets and other questions
The market for wine gadgets good and bad sometimes appears to overwhelm the market for really good wine. This is an unfortunate trend. I have always felt that finding a good bottle of wine is far easier and more important than finding a gadget that will somehow magically take a bad wine and make it taste better.
Man pleads guilty in death of mom, kids
COEUR d’ALENE — A 47-year-old accused of supplying the drugs that may have resulted in the 2016 death of Misty Phelps and her two children pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement to one count of distributing meth.
Baseball memories really last a lifetime
The Coeur d’Alene Little League team is living a dream this week as they prepare to play in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. Our community has been cheering the team on in this incredible journey, the first team from Coeur d’Alene to make it to the World Series and only the second team in Idaho ever to qualify.
The best way to hire a county PIO
Sam Taylor’s tenure as a Kootenai County employee lasted exactly zero minutes.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Second time's the charm
RATHDRUM — Upon further review, one of Rathdrum's largest annexation requests in recent memory is still moving ahead with an approval recommendation.
Why am I so tired?
Fatigue is probably the number one reason why people seek alternative care. Too often, when they say to their doctor “I am so tired!” the doctor hears “I am depressed” and puts them on antidepressants (most of which have a side effect of fatigue). Other physicians rightfully run a battery of tests, beginning with lab tests to try to find an answer. They are mostly looking for anemia, Vitamin D deficiency, B12 deficiency, or signs of disease. When these tests show “within reference range,” they too are either told they are just depressed, or “there is nothing wrong.”
REBUTTAL: Not Huckabee's fault
Mr. Dayton, your letter to the editor printed on Aug. 10 makes zero sense and supports “fake news” people read as gospel. You report “Trump finds witch and the witch is the daughter of the governor who pardoned a man in Arkansas who ended up as a suspect in killing four Lakewood, Wash., police officers.” The Atlantic reported in 2009:
Hooked on a feeling
We live in a world focused on “How you feel?”
LIBERAL: For Idaho's people
I am a liberal. This term is being bastardized by Republicans as a term for some dark and evil thing. A liberal is A.K.A. a progressive or the party of Democrats who choose to move the discussion forward in regard to the needs of the people.
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Monday’s list of local government meetings listed an incorrect time for the Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency meeting. The commission will meet at Post Falls City Hall at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
SHOLEH: Point to ponder
Sholeh Patrick’s column on class included the idea that “we subconsciously dehumanize others first, then find justifying reasons.” That statement immediately drew my attention to how that is exhibited, even in relationships that are mentally or physically abusive.
REBUTTAL: Whine no more
Mr. Dayton, you sound like those crybaby movie people that say you’re leaving this country if the Dems don’t win. What a load of crap. You won’t go anywhere, because you know this is the best country on the planet! Blaming all the world’s problems on the Republicans. Just about the most stupid thing out of your lips.
REBUTTAL: Keep your promise
Ron: Your personal rant about Huckabee was a little hard to swallow, however when you started trashing Republicans and the U.S. I had to reply.
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Cooper Smith
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Bayley misses cut by
REBUTTAL: The Clemmons story
The letter of Aug. 10 written by Ron Dayton eliminated facts that mattered. Clemmons’ 2009 killing spree in Washington was the result of a sad chain of events.
Golf, soccer and more
GOLF
TRUMP: Full of gas
I guess Jim Risch forgot what 2008 was like. President Obama brought us out of the worst recession since the Great Depression. If Obama or any “real” American president did what Trump did in his first 18 months, the only place their head would be is on a platter.
PHOTO: Captured the moment
I want to express my appreciation for the excellent photograph that accompanied your story on Coeur d’Alene’s Little League baseball team (front page of Section B, Sunday). The photographer, Patrick Record, captured the beginning of a player’s slide into home perfectly.
Ales for the Trail People's Choice winners announced
The Ales for the Trail Microbrewery Festival attracted nearly 1,000 people to downtown Coeur d’Alene on Saturday, Aug. 11 to participate in the event.
Jean Hallock, 85
Jean Hallock, 85
HISTORY: Build upon this
“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” — George Orwell.
Hayden tweaks CBD zone
HAYDEN — City Council members voted 3-1 to amend the central business district zoning code Tuesday. Sandy Young of Verdis proposed the text amendment.
Relax! Chat Day has you covered
Yep, it’s Chat Day and I don’t want to muddle around here because we’ve got some really fun stuff for you.
Kandi Gibson, 49
Kandi Gibson, 49
Birds of Prey NW rescues young osprey in McEuen
COEUR d’ALENE — A young osprey in McEuen Park was rescued Tuesday by Birds of Prey Northwest after citizens called to report that the bird was on the ground.
Plea deal accepted
COEUR d’ALENE — One of the co-defendants in a child beating case accepted a plea bargain that calls for his testimony in exchange for dismissing two felony charges against him.
Today's ghastly groaner
A 3-year-old boy sits down near a pregnant woman.
Stars on BSU, Showcase, and the Kingdome
Mark Rypien is no stranger to celebrity golf tournaments, whether it be here during The Showcase Golf exhibition at The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course or the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe.
Tuesday, August 14
Sheriff blasts transportation department for driver's licensing issues
Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger lashed out at the Idaho Transportation Department’s management of the state’s driver’s licensing system in a news release issued by his office Tuesday afternoon.
Legals August 14, 2018
SUMMONS To: FLOYD H. THOM, his estate, heirs, assigns and successors; To: DAVID E. NEWELL and JANE DOE, the unknown spouse of DAVID E. NEWELL, their estates, successors and assigns; To: JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, unknown third parties, their heirs, assigns and successors, and those claiming any interest in and to the following described property to wit: THE EAST 93 FEET OF THE WEST 130 FEET OF LOT 4, BRATTON'S GARDEN TRACTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 116, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. You have been sued by VICTORIA L. JOHNSON, the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV28-18-4857. The nature of the claim against you is a claim for Quite Title. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 324 Government Way, PO Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-9000, (208) 446-1160 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney at Callahan & Associates, Chtd., PO Box 2226, 2140 W. Riverstone Dr., Ste 201, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-2226, (208) 664-9228. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated: June 19, 2018 Kootenai County District Court By: Katherine Hayden, Deputy Clerk CDA LEGAL 122 AD#217310 AUGUST 14, 21, 28, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Northwest Notes
Bayley fires 1-over 72 at U.S. Amateur
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Eunice J. Butterfield, 83
Today's ghastly groaner
How do you stop bacon strips from curling in the pan?
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Don't trust the news? Verify here
The best and worst thing about the Web is its ease of information. Long gone are the days when readers could simply read, without verifying.
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Tenth-inning outburst sparks Indians
BOISE — Tyler Depreta-Johnson’s RBI double in the 10th inning put Spokane ahead for good, and the Indians’ bullpen shut down the Hawks in the bottom of the 10th, giving Spokane a 6-3 victory Monday night before 2,781 fans at Memorial Stadium in Boise.
Mariners keep their playoff hopes afloat
When you’re dead, you’re dead.
Grizzly roaming around region
COEUR d’ALENE — A young grizzly bear that has raided chicken coops on both sides of U.S. 95 between Garwood and Athol is in the sights of Idaho Fish and Game.
Lori Isenberg appears in court
COEUR d’ALENE — If Laurcene “Lori” Isenberg is able to bond out of jail again, it will be more difficult for her to pull another disappearing act.
Center Target and its customers help the community
A customer appreciation event Saturday at a Post Falls shooting range collected 16,880 pounds of food for the Post Falls Food Bank within five hours.
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Donna L. Vandeberg, 87
Idaho is groovy, baby!
COEUR d’ALENE — Idahoans longing for the good ol’ days of the 1990s can’t get enough of Austin Powers, said a Frontier Bundles report released Monday.
Correction
Tristan Whiting did win Sunday’s Coeur d’Alene Crossing swim event, but he’s not a Coeur d’Alene High School graduate, as Monday’s story mistakenly stated. Whiting is a 2018 Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy graduate who swam for CHS.
County PIO job is already open
By BRIAN WALKER
Monday, August 13
MoviePass madness
MoviePass used to be an incredible deal. It was obviously too good to be true.
JUDD JONES: Are you what you eat?
Here’s an interesting question. Are you a chicken, a fish or perhaps arugula or maybe a turnip? Are you someone who believes you are what you eat? These questions may sound ridiculous, but in fact are meaningful and worth your time to consider.
ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog
There is a big misconception about the necessity of exercise for dogs. While daily exercise is important for all dogs, it’s very rarely the “fix” we are hoping for when dealing with problem behaviors.
Cutting edge keepsakes
Ask any new parent about their baby’s early achievements and they’ll likely confirm the cliché: “They grow up so fast.” And because moms and dads can’t turn back the clock, documenting those first few months in “real time” can be critical to creating a detailed lifetime of memories.
Culinary visionary
The boy who liked to eat has turned into a man who seems to have a magical touch when it comes to envisioning unique foods to serve at his restaurants scattered across Spokane County and North Idaho.
Man shot dead was ex-employee
COEUR d’ALENE — A man who was shot and killed by a security guard Saturday at Global Credit Union in Coeur d’Alene was a former employee of the financial cooperative.
Legals August 13, 2018
AVONDALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2019 REVENUE: 2019 Assessment $ 916,528.00 Penalty & Interest $ 15,000.00 Excess Water $ 120,000.00 Water Sales $ 39,200.00 Hookup Fees $ 100,000.00 Investment Earnings $ 62,000.00 Miscellaneous $ 28,400.00 Reserves $ 1,121,285.00 Total Revenue $ 2,402,413.00 EXPENDITURES: Advertising $ 1,500.00 Electricity $ 184,000.00 Insurance $ 97,363.00 Legal & Accounting $ 16,000.00 Office/Software $ 49,450.00 Repair & Maintenance $ 76,000.00 Salaries: Director $ 8,500.00 Maintenance $ 207,000.00 Secretary $ 104,000.00 Seasonal $ 12,000.00 Utilities $ 16,950.00 Payroll tax $ 27,900.00 Operating Supplies $ 18,250.00 Contract labor $ 45,000.00 Retirement $ 38,000.00 EPA/DEQ Testing $ 15,000.00 Depreciation $ 249,000.00 Education/Travel $ 9,500.00 Contingency $ 7,500.00 Vehicle operating $ 14,000.00 Equipment purchase $ 5,000.00 Miscellaneous $ 500.00 Capital Improvements $ 1,200,000.00 Total Expenditures $ 2,402,413.00 CDA LEGAL 106 AD#216830 AUGUST 13, 2018
Today's ghastly groaner
An Englishman ordered the soup du jour in a New York City restaurant.
Doing it for Zoe
A little life was cut short by a rare genetic condition.
Warrants
Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:
OK, let's talk about climate change
Over the last several weeks, I’ve been writing about the disastrous wildfire situation going on across the western U.S. and the rest of the world. Last week’s article reported that “decades of fire suppression and historic logging patterns have created small, dense forest stands that are more vulnerable to large wildfires. Officials believe that fire suppression only delays the inevitable as the blazes can become more severe due to the accumulation of small trees and brush.”
ON THE AGENDA: Your local government and schools in action
This list of local government meetings taking place this week includes just highlights from published meeting agendas that are available. To view the complete agenda, visit the web addresses included with the listings or call the entities directly.
A tasty good time
RATHDRUM — There was smoke on the Rathdrum Prairie Saturday afternoon, but it was good smoke.
Rikki don't trust that number
Throw away your caller ID.
Senior lunch menus
Aug. 13-17
Charter Academy grad Whiting finishes first at Cd'A Crossing
COEUR d’ALENE — Defending champion Tristan Whiting was at it again Sunday morning, completing a 2.4-mile swim across Lake Coeur d’Alene in 48 minutes, 27 seconds to win the Coeur d’Alene Crossing event.
Sunday, August 12
CLIMATE: Get to causes
Monday’s weekly column on weather by Randy Mann dealt with “the destructive wildfires erupting across the West, and in Europe as well.” Mann referred to an article in the journal Earthsky, saying that “fire seasons in this country have expanded by an average of 78 days.”
Milestone Announcements
ANNIVERSARIES
Benefiting patient care through staff education
As a foundation that supports health care in our community, the majority of our donations go directly toward hospital facilities, technology, and new services. However, there are many ways that donor gifts can indirectly impact patient care by helping staff members further their education or training, and help future health care providers get started on the right foot.
CLIMATE: Avoid the politics
In response to Walter Wilson Jr.’s criticism of Press columnists’ denial of global warming, I seriously doubt that weather gurus Cliff Harris or Randy Mann are trying to pull political punches. However, it’s a shame that something as critical to mankind as climate change has become so politicized.
Remodeling complete at Comfort Inn & Suites
What was built as a Shilo Inn about 30 years ago at 702 W. Appleway has been completely renovated, upgraded and expanded into a combination Comfort Inn & Suites and Mainstay Suites.
Friday Night Lights glimmer in the distance
Since there’s an unwritten rule among sportswriters that it’s never too early to start hyping the Friday Night Lights, prep football will be the top of choice while pinch-hitting in Mark Nelke’s Sunday column space.
LDS News
Matthias Aranda, 18, of Coeur d’Alene, was recently called to serve a two-year mission to the Philippines, Cavite Mission, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Aug. 22. Matt is the son of Albert and Christina Aranda, also of Coeur d’Alene.
Good Growth or Good Grief?
By BRIAN WALKER
THANKS: Sign of cooperation
After repeated car crashes at night — the last crash was July 22 — on an unmarked curve on English Point Road, Lakes Highway District acted promptly to install a left curve sign. Several groups helped:
Quality of life matters
You never know when a kind word, a held hand, a smile, a few minutes spent listening, or a problem solved will make a difference in the quality of someone’s life … particularly to someone living in a long-term care facility who has few or no visitors, limited activities, is confined to a wheelchair, or spends most of her days dreaming about how life used to be.
NFL: Front-page worthy
My husband and I were touched by the special message addressed to the NFL by Janice Camarena. We would like to see this letter go viral. Please forward her letter and see that it gets the same amount of publicity the football players got that knelt.
A scenic success
By DEVIN WEEKS
Man killed in attempted robbery
COEUR d’ALENE — A suspect was shot and killed by a security officer during an attempted robbery in Coeur d'Alene early Saturday afternoon.
SMOKE: Change filters too
Sholeh Patrick’s column on the subject of energy use was a good reminder. I would add one item: Change your furnace filter at least four times a year. Most manufacturers recommend six times per year, which in our smoky, allergy-laden air locally is a good idea.
Parkside Bungalows have summer sales heat
While it makes sense considering the location, the Parkside Bungalows development has proven to be one of the most in-demand neighborhoods this season at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community.
Please water those trees!
This terribly hot weather is really stressing our trees. I’m starting to see some dying and dead ones. Keep in mind that the lawn sprinkler water is NOT enough to keep your trees alive, especially when it’s hot.
No growth is not an option
Leave it to Tom Cronin to ease the growing pains just a bit.
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Richard Gardner
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Alice Leona (Harvey) Munn
TRAFFIC: A tunnel proposal
Today was another day of frustration on U.S. 95. No accidents but traffic this morning, well after rush hour, was over 20 cars deep coming in from Hayden to Appleway, more cars than can hit a green light cycle. It took 25 minutes for what I can do in six minutes to reach the hospital after hours.
Resourcefulness can be a great resource
A firm needed a researcher. Applicants were a scientist, an engineer and an economist. Each was given a stone, a piece of string and a stopwatch and told to determine a certain building’s height. The scientist went to the rooftop, tied the stone to the string and lowered it to the ground. Then he swung it, timing each swing with the watch. With this pendulum, he estimated the height at 200 feet, give or take 12 inches.
Today's ghastly groaner
What do cars put on their breakfast toast?
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Gabriel Barton Carruth
CLIMATE: Trust the experts
I note with interest Wednesday’s letter by Preston W. Wilson Jr. He complains about Cliff Harris and Randy Mann, but all he succeeds in doing is make himself look very uninformed.
Saturday, August 11
Coeur d'Alene's day has come
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — To Coeur d’Alene Little League pitcher Chris Reynolds, the week at the Northwest Regional Little League tournament has been a lot of fun.
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — What a difference two days make.
Legals August 11, 2018
CITY OF ATHOL, IDAHO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 A PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO Idaho Code 50-1002, will be held for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year from October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019. The hearing will be held at 30355 Third St. City Hall (Council Room) Athol, Idaho at 7:00 pm on September 3, 2018. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any they have, why such budget would or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed FY 2018-2018 Athol City budget (in detail) are available at the City Hall during regular office hours; Monday thru Thursday 9am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-12:30pm, or on the city's website at: www.cityofathol.us City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodations for disabilities related to the budget documents or hearing, please contact the city, 208-683-2101 at least 48 hours prior to public hearing. The proposed FY 2018-2019 budget is shown below as FY 2018-2019 expenditures and revenues. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FY 2016-2017 FY 2017-2018 FY 2018-2019 Actual Budget Proposed Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures GENERAL FUND 110,242.98 135,409.00 176,115.00 STREET FUND 91,134.66 111,179.00 182,200.00 WATER/WW FUND 168,650.75 672,200.00 682,700.00 Total Proposed Exp. 370,028.39 918,788.00 1,041,015.00 FY 2016-2017 FY 2017-2018 FY 2018-2019 Actual Revenue Budget Revenue Proposed Revenue GENERAL FUND 149,666.48 135,409.00 176,115.00 STREET FUND 118,614.41 121,179.00 182,200.00 WATER/WW FUND 144,249.83 672,200.00 682,700.00 Total Proposed Revenue 412,530.72 928,788.00 1,041,015.00 Revenue Sources GENERAL FUND Property Tax Levy 41,582.84 35,734.00 37,200.00 City Revenues 39,555.75 32,675.00 81,415.00 State/Misc. Revenues 68,527.89 67,000.00 57,500.00 STREET FUND Property Taxy Levy 77,884.50 83,379.00 86,800.00 County Hwy to Cities 6,330.18 5,400.00 5,400.00 Hwy User Fund 32,926.10 31,300.00 32,500.00 Misc. Revenues 1,473.63 1,100.00 57,500.00 WATER FUND Meter/Coins/Hauled 86,079.73 112,500.00 114,000.00 Franchise/Lease/Misc. 23,953.07 22,100.00 26,000.00 Misc. -Fees/Capital Improve 34,217.03 537,600.00 542,700.00 Total Revenue 412,530.72 928,788.00 1,041,015.00 The proposed expenditures and revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 have been tentatively approved by the City Council and entered in the Journal Proceedings. Dated this 8th day of August 2018. Lori Yarbrough, City Clerk/Treasurer CDA LEGAL 114 AD#217002 AUGUST 11, 22, 2018
RECORDS
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Correction
A listing of Post Falls school salaries in Friday's Press along with a story accompanying the list provided by the school district indicated that two teachers in the district make more than $80,000 per year. However, the district on Friday clarified that no teacher makes more than that amount. The secondary teacher listed at $82,000 is a principal who also teaches a class. The elementary teacher listed at $89,000 is actually two teachers with the same last name, according to district officials.
High temp record melts
By MAUREEN DOLAN
Swimmers for life
COEUR d’ALENE — Two Masters Swimmers will be diving into Lake Coeur d'Alene on Sunday for the 2018 Coeur d'Alene Crossing.
Talking Seattle, Johnson and the NHL
As The Showcase golf exhibition celebrated its fifth event a few weeks back at The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, some great hockey players got a chance to swing the golf clubs for a good cause.
3Cs please these charities
COEUR d’ALENE — With nearly $2,000 more than last year, members of Cancer and Community Charities — 3Cs — have once again accomplished quite a feat.
Walking common ground together
There was only one downer.
Back to playing Coeur d'Alene baseball
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — It wasn’t a speech, but more of a reminder that paid off in Friday’s semifinal win in the Northwest Regional tournament for the Coeur d’Alene Little League Majors (U12) team.
Taylor hired as county PIO
By BRIAN WALKER
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Barbara Ann (Cartwright) Mitchell
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Freshman football
Tesh accepting school supply donations
When you’re picking up school supplies, the folks at Tesh, Inc. in Coeur d’Alene would like you to think of them.
Bar fight nets man prison term
COEUR d’ALENE — A drunken altercation in a Post Falls bowling alley last spring resulted in more than $173,000 in medical bills, and a five-year prison sentence for a 28-year-old Post Falls man.
Vision for 'health corridor' isn't 20/20
You thought your BEAUTIFUL downtown park was expensive, wait!
VA flunks local housing program
By JUDD WILSON
Today's ghastly groaner
A termite walked into the corner pub, looked around and asked, “Where is the bar tender?”
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Flora Irene Smith Johns
Friday, August 10
Fire chiefs ban all open burning
All campfires within Kootenai County fire protection districts and departments have been banned, effective immediately.
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When Post Falls native Andrew Enriquez circulated promotional posters for his Ballet Coeur d’Alene recitals in store windows in the early 2000s, he never imagined he would one day be featured on entertainment posters displayed in the Pentagon.
President's press attack is darkly unpresidential
The historical, sometimes grudging respect that two centuries of American presidents have paid to the essential constitutional role of the press has been abandoned by President Donald Trump, who has waged an ongoing assault on the Fourth Estate. His relentless attack on the media may well incite violence against journalists, and it is beneath the dignity of the Office of the Presidency.
Taste of Rathdrum is Saturday
By BRIAN WALKER
Active citizens follow their tax dollars
Being a good citizen takes work.
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Dorothy M. Baughman, 99
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Marvin Joseph Poliquin, 85
MEDICAID: Vote for expansion
Margaret Thatcher says “socialism is great until you run out of money.” I would like Sen. Bernie Sanders’s response to that little complication.
COUGARS: The man's right
Regarding The Press article about cougars by James Mundy IV, I’ve known Jim for 60-plus years. I find his article very informative. He has done a lot of research into the survival of the big cats not only in the United States, but worldwide. In general, I totally agree with him. If any type of animal attacks a human, it is always the fault of the animals. They are pursued and destroyed.
Still miles to go on educators' pay
Progress? Absolutely. However, Idaho cannot afford to rest on its laurels regarding compensation for our professional educators or thinking that we have adequately addressed the causes of our teacher shortage. Recent studies have painted varying pictures of Idaho’s education funding and educator compensation levels, prompting responses from both the State Department of Education and the State Board of Education. Each of these responses highlights improvement, but stops short of addressing some key areas of concern that Idaho officials need to keep in mind.
Rehearsing for greater roles
HAYDEN — As local youth and staff from the Missoula Children’s Theatre prepared for Saturday’s performance of ‘The Pied Piper’ on Thursday, they agreed that the performing arts prepare you for the stage of life.
POLICE: Unchecked power is dangerous
What traits do we value out of our law enforcement officers? Honor, integrity, oath-swearing individuals, altruistically aligned with cultivating peace keeping principles for a liberated, morally prosperous society? Or do we timidly tolerate unashamedly overt abuses by our authorities that we have trustingly assigned with prodigious power?
PUBLIC: Don't compete with private
In a front-page article in the Coeur d’Alene Press of Aug. 3, the city of Coeur d’Alene announced plans to buy $615,000 in chip sealing equipment to do chip sealing in-house in competition with the private sector. The city cites significant savings by doing the work in-house.
HONESTY: One shining example
A huge thank you to the anonymous, honest citizen who turned in a pink purse to the police at City Park last Friday. After realizing that I had left my purse at a picnic table, I returned to find it missing. It was wonderful to examine the contents of the purse and find that nothing had been removed. Thanks also to the police officer, Roman.
EMPATHY: Where have you gone?
Webelievewevote.com might be the most infuriating anti-non-white Christian group yet. To actually sit in church on Sunday and listen to their video invitation to visit their website of political endorsements and repudiations is exactly why the most segregated place across America is inside a church on a Sunday morning.
Spreading the gift of reading
POST FALLS — The joy of receiving a gift in the mail is an experience Melody Alderman is working to keep alive for children of today's digital era.
Idaho no haven for haters
It becomes so tiring.
Today's ghastly groaner
Do you know what the official bird of the city of Coeur d Alene is?
NOISE: A sound so sweet
I couldn’t believe the length of the letter that Ms. Smith wrote complaining about noise in Coeur d’Alene. To me the noise means it’s summer. Coming from SoCal almost 12 years ago, I am not a fan of the cold weather or the snow, but I live with it. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
Post Falls school pay reflects state line pressure
POST FALLS — The state and school district have done a respectable job in recent years when it comes to education salaries, but more needs to be done to prevent losing quality employees to neighboring states that pay more, the lead negotiator for the Post Falls teachers' union said.
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Hatley finishes third at
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Thursday’s Calendar of Events listed an incorrect time for the Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW meeting. The group meets at Kootenai Health Resource Center at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 7 p.m. on Monday
Exercise caution with military assault weapons
Weapons of war have existed since the dawn of man. From clubs and rocks, to spears and arrows, human society has evolved technology to sophisticated weaponry highly available not only to military factions, but civilians alike. Who would have thought that gunpowder invented about 2,000 years ago by the Chinese would be at the forefront of challenge to our Second Amendment?
POLITICS: Signs of concern
Lt. Gov. Brad Little gave his view of Idaho IF he becomes governor of Idaho to the Coeur d’Alene Press. In an earlier forum this year, he said if governor he would prosecute doctors and women who choose pro-choice for themselves. He would sign the bill if it came to his desk. Sen. Bob Nonini said the threat of prosecution could drastically reduce abortion.
Not Coeur d'Alene's day in the blazing sun
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — It just wasn’t Coeur d’Alene’s day on Thursday in San Bernardino.
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Marlys Ann Rice, 83
Consider this in race for Congress
The Coeur d’Alene Press takes its job seriously to inform citizens about those candidates running for political office. It is an essential and critical job for the media to report candidates’ positions on issues.
Teens accused of downtown Cd'A crime spree face stiff penalties
COEUR d’ALENE — One at a time, three Spokane teens charged in a series of downtown Coeur d’Alene robberies funneled into Coeur d’Alene’s First District Court this week to face felony charges of conspiracy, robbery and theft.
SANDERS: Tell the truth
Breaking news: Donald Trump has finally found the witch in his witch hunt. It turns out that the witch is the daughter of the infamous Huckabee who pardoned a killer a pardon so he could go out and kill four Seattle police officers! Wow, the leaf didn’t fall far from the tree.
Respect the heat
The official high temperature Thursday in Coeur d’Alene was 100 degrees, a number not seen on the thermometer in these parts since Aug. 13, 2015.
Compelling 'Eighth Grade' examines middle school awkwardness
Middle school stinks. That somewhat obvious point rests at the core of “Eighth Grade,” a drama written and directed by comedian Bo Burnham, but the film stages several mortifying sequences to reinforce the idea. The movie will likely conjure repressed memories of puberty and all its awful intricacies.
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FRIDAY
Thursday, August 9
Fire at Heyburn State Park closes Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
PLUMMER - A wildfire within Heyburn State Park along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes has prompted state parks and recreation officials to close the trail.
Smoke blowing into North Idaho; firefighting agencies on high alert
The smoke in the air contributing to an ongoing air quality advisory in North Idaho is coming from some far away places, according to a report from Idaho Panhandle National Forest officials.
Reducing automobile efficiency would be costly and dangerous
The Trump administration wants to substantially reduce the fuel economy standard for new cars. Six years ago, the government and auto makers agreed that cars made in the 2025 model year should get an average of 54.5 miles per gallon (mpg). The President plans to reduce the mileage standard to 37 miles per gallon. Lowering the mpg target would hit drivers hard in the pocketbook and cause serious harm to the environment.
Kalispell man dies in Highway 53 motorcycle crash
RATHDRUM — A 31-year-old Kalispell, Mont., man died as a result of injuries in a motorcycle crash on Highway 53 near Rathdrum on Tuesday night.
Cd'A man leads group that exposes sex offenders
COEUR d’ALENE — Last week, a 55-year-old St. Maries man was confronted at the Ironwood Plaza in Coeur d’Alene by a slim, scruffy-looking truck driver with a cellphone camera.
Boat facts for the faint of heart
There are some things you need to know about a boat and a lot of them happen in the back end.
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Steelhead run starts slow, but better than last year
This year’s summer steelhead run is starting off slow, but it is nearly threefold better than the 2017 run, which was abysmal.
Football, select soccer
- PREP FOOTBALL
Today's ghastly groaner
A grasshopper walks into a bar.
Beware charity auction items with strings
People in our area are truly generous. A consumer called me with a sad story. It made me angry as I listened to him.
Risch talks Trump, economy, midterms
COEUR d’ALENE — U.S. Sen. Jim Risch says economic growth in Idaho and across the country under President Donald J. Trump has been “stunning.”
Smoky, hot, windy weather to end the week
We’ve hit a summer weather advisory trifecta in Kootenai County and the region.
Can 7 words really reveal your class?
It’s difficult to write this. Apparently, one’s “social class” can be detected in as few as seven words.
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Robert Hill
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Steven Harry Slutter, 74
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Bordelon named
FRUSTRATED on the FREEWAY
By BRIAN WALKER
Fishery: Time to rethink management plan for Lake Pend Oreille
I feel blessed to live in a region with such a good fishery and fishing legacy. I also concede that the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) accomplished quite a feat in bringing kokanee back from the brink of collapse.
Idaho 17th in average student loans
COEUR d’ALENE — A new report on student loans shows that Idaho has slightly improved how it handles student debt, but still has plenty of room for improvement.
Humane Society benefit tonight
HAYDEN — Medical care for our four-legged friends is costly.
Going up
COEUR d’ALENE — A construction crane erected early this week towers 214 feet over First Street and Lakeside Avenue in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
The Lake Debate: Envelope, please
Well, we have an answer.
Wednesday, August 8
Legals August 8, 2018
STORAGE UNIT & VEHICLE LIEN SALE NOTICE is hereby given that A 2 Z Storage-Hayden LLC will auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds pursuant to the rules of sale, the property in Unit B-20 consisting of tires, punching bag child's swing set, file cabinet, misc. personal property and a 1998 BMW convertible with front end damage, VIN #WBABK7323WET65502; Cal. lisc#3XIX809. The name of the tenant and contents belong to Stephen Wood, 9280 N. Ramsgate Lane, Hayden, Idaho 83835. This sale may be withdrawn or cancelled at any time. The sale will take place at 12:00 p.m., noon, August 21, 2018. See office for sale rules. The lessee may pay the amount due to satisfy the lien prior to the sale. CDA LEGAL 9986 AD#215713 AUGUST 8, 15, 2018
Spokane's Terry wins home run derby at All-Star Game
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Northwest League home run leader Curtis Terry sent 14 balls over the walls at Suplizio Field to capture the Home Run Derby title at the Northwest-Pioneer League All-Star Game Tuesday night.
They're skate park artists
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
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Janice Ann Curtis, 68
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James Tidyman, 88
Rathdrum plans 1.92 percent tax hike
RATHDRUM — Rathdrum's proposed fiscal 2019 city budget includes a 1.92 percent property tax increase, two new positions, a 2.5 percent cost-of-living wage adjustment and merit salary hikes of up to 2.5 percent.
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Carol Ann Strausburg, 73
BIKING: Avoiding a tragedy
Saturday morning at 7:30, as my two sisters and I were traveling east on Boekel Road approaching Ramsey, this occurred:
Today's ghastly groaner
Two fishermen were out on the lake when one of them dropped his wallet.
SONG: A Cd'A sensation
After reading your story on Jackson Dreyer, I immediately went to listen to his song “Coeur d’Alene” on YouTube. I found myself tearing up during the entire song.
Judge delays sex offender decision
COEUR d’ALENE — A 30-year-old convicted sex offender who returned from a prison rehabilitation program will have to wait another month before learning if First District Judge John Mitchell will place him on probation.
Dumpster divers, beware
By BRIAN WALKER
Observations from Las Vegas
Mary and I just returned from one of our semi-annual trips to market for the shop, this time in Las Vegas. We had a really good “show” and found many new things that will be arriving, shortly in some cases, and in to the fall in others. A great new line of beverage napkins will provide some laughs! We found the perfect “man gift” for your guy who likes to grill out, and a lovely new line of holiday dinnerware and serving pieces were among the finds! We are excited to get all of them in the shop.
Out of the Shadows comes into the light
Last November I experienced a truly profound, uplifting and inspiring performance of “Fiddler on the Roof,” a production of Out of the Shadows Theater. With all due respect to the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning playwrights, it was the local actors and shadow actors who won the day and my heart.
Moms talk: Tummies and floor
We mom’s have a lot going on everyday. Kids, husband, work, errands, laundry, spit ups, food fights and then the end of the day rolls around and we are exhausted. We lay in bed at night and think, “Did I even do one thing today that took care of me?” Often the answer to this question is no, but in our heart, we know we really need too and we really want to be better at taking care of ourselves. So where do we start and what do we do?
O'Brien sought by crime task force
The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Christopher Phillip O’Brien.
Chat: Columnist risks feline felony
Wednesday, Chat Day, and I need to remind you of something.
WARMING: Press still in denial
I am on my annual vacation to North Idaho, just in time for another of the heat waves of the current summer.
Brumley chosen as newest trustee
COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene School District trustees voted 3-1 to appoint attorney Jennifer Brumley to the school board Tuesday. She will serve the remainder of former trustee Dave Eubanks’ term, which expires in December 2021.
Some like it hot. They're crazy
There’s nothing funny about 100+ degrees — unless you’re the kind who laughs at the poor sucker who leans unwittingly against his car in the parking lot.
What is acupuncture? Part II
In Part I of “How acupuncture works,” we talked about some of the scientific understandings of how acupuncture works and how it fits into the world as integrative, alternative and complementary medicine. It is also world-recognized as an impressive healing modality.
ABUSE: The proper response
I agree with the author of the Aug. 3 My Turn column that “soft” is never helpful when it comes to substance abuse, especially when damage or injury is the result. Having observed every element of this issue close up for more than 30 years, I have seen the pendulum swings of community responses to this problem. The real issue is choosing the best response to everything from a DUI to doing damage to property and people.
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Betty Ellen Hanks, 91
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Bonnie G. Landis, 78
Post Falls unsettled on tax hike
By BRIAN WALKER
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Victoria Ann (Henning) Gehring
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
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Camy Dee Popiel, 54
Spinal decompression for neck pain
Neck pain can be disruptive to your life. Cervical spine imbalances and structural changes are quite common in individuals who have been injured from motor vehicle accidents (regardless of the severity of the impact), sports injuries or who perform repetitive work movements. If you are an office worker who sits for 6 to 8 hours daily, then you are at a higher risk of developing nerve compression of the cervical spine. This is mainly due to ergonomic workstations that can cause poor postural habits and lead to excessive stress on the cervical spine.
Correction
The plaintiffs were misidentified in a judgment published July 27. The plaintiffs were David Rager and Athena Rager, and the defendants were William Hundt and Coeur d’Alene Marine Sports, Inc. The Ragers were awarded $9,928.58 in defendants’ costs and attorneys’ fees.
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Linda Belle (Haviland) Morris
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Landen Thompson
Introducing holistic health coach
Hayden Health and Wellness is excited to announce our weekly column, Holistic Health Coach. Holistic health care is based on the premise that optimal health is not just the absence of disease, but an overall positive state of being for the “whole” person. Health is achieved by preventing or correcting the root causes of symptoms and disease — not just alleviating, masking or treating symptoms. If one part of your body is not functioning properly, odds are that other parts will be affected.
BOATING: And justice for none
Whether you want to call it Lake Coeur d’Alene or Coeur d’Alene Lake, it makes no difference. Our judicial system just put every boater at risk.
NEW SUPER: Well done, sir
To Dr. Steven Cook:
Put 'em out and trash the trash
Lit cigarettes that aren't properly snuffed out can smolder for hours.
Tuesday, August 7
Coeur d'Alene Little Leaguers win again
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — For the second straight game, Coeur d’Alene brought hot bats to the Northwest Regional Little League tournament.
Northwest Notes
Spokane’s Terry, Arias to start for Northwest League All-Stars
Legals August 7, 2018
LEWIS N. STODDARD (SBN 7766) SYDNEY K. LEAVITT (SBN 8933) ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP 13125 W PERSIMMON LN, STE 150 BOISE, ID 83713 Telephone: (208) 908-0709 Facsimile: (858) 412-2789 E-mail: sleavitt@aldridgepite.com Attorneys for Plaintiff JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF Case No. CV18-2476 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN N. HOWARD; STATE OF IDAHO, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, INCLUDING ALL PARTIES WITH AN INTEREST IN AND/OR RESIDING IN REAL PROPERTY Commonly known as 32665 N. 8th Ave., Spirit Lake, ID 83869 f/k/a 319 N. 8th Avenue, Spirit Lake, ID 83869, and legally described as LOT 13 AND THE SOUTH 17 FEET OF LOT 2, AND NORTH 16 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 60, CITY OF SPIRIT LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE THE COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS AT PAGE 143, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, Defendants. TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN N. HOWARD and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as 32665 N. 8th Ave., Spirit Lake, ID 83869 f/k/a 319 N. 8th Avenue, Spirit Lake, ID 83869: You have been sued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Kootenai, Idaho, Case No. CV18-2476. The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 32665 N. 8th Ave., Spirit Lake, ID 83869 f/k/a 319 N. 8th Avenue, Spirit Lake, ID 83869 and legally described as LOT 13 AND THE SOUTH 17 FEET OF LOT 2, AND NORTH 16 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 60, CITY OF SPIRIT LAKE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE THE COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS AT PAGE 143, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 451 Government Way, P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816, (208) 446-1180, and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, Sydney K. Leavitt, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 W. Persimmon Ln., Ste. 150, Boise, ID 83713. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated this 12th day of July, 2018. JIM BRANNON, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /S/ Susan McCoy DEPUTY CDA LEGAL 9841 AD#209189 JULY 17, 24, 31, AUGUST 7, 2018
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Donna Stafford
CRITTERS of NORTH IDAHO
By CHRISTIAN RYAN
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Frances Irene Kludt, 97
Board approves changes to meal programs
COEUR d’ALENE — Thanks to an improved economy, the percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced meals at Borah Elementary School and Venture High School dropped so much that it no longer made financial sense for the schools to continue to offer all students meals at no charge, said Coeur d’Alene School District director of nutrition services Ed Ducar at Monday night’s school board meeting.
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Delmar Gittel, 88
It's hot and it's about to get hotter
A spate of high temperatures combined with kindle dry forest fuels this week have firefighters across Idaho’s Panhandle on high alert.
Movers and shakers
A grieving mother's message to the NFL
Dear NFL:
How the NFL made Kramer pay
You have to admire the way Jerry Kramer handled his Hall of Fame induction.
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- HOLES IN ONE
Booth sentenced in Kirk murder
COEUR d’ALENE — Justin Roy Booth, who pleaded guilty to robbing and murdering Coeur d’Alene resident William “Bo” Kirk in October 2016, will spend at least 30 years in prison.
Shoreline cleanup volunteers needed
Kootenai Environmental Alliance is seeking volunteers to assist with a shoreline cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 11 on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Don't let energy bill boil over
It’s former Press weather columnist Cliff Harris’s little joke — “Sholeh days,” i.e. anything above 90. He knows the hotter it gets, the more miserable I feel.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
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Neva Marie Holcombe McMinimy Moore, 85
Today's ghastly groaner
Do you know why a cow milking stool only has three legs?
Monday, August 6
Flight for your life
Tim Beard’s alarm blares to life, cutting through the silence of the small room and rousing the Life Flight nurse from a shallow sleep. Beard, 46, has just 10 minutes—eight minutes during daylight hours—to jump out of bed, pull on his flame-retardant jumpsuit, and climb into a fully equipped medical helicopter. The pilot checks the weather and begins his pre-flight check prior to departure. Equipped with what he calls his “everything bag” filled with medical supplies, Beard takes off into the sky, prepared to transport some of the most critical patients in our region.
JUDD JONES: Sprinting for your health
In the early days of my youth, I wasn’t very athletic. One day, I was trying out for football and the coach made a comment to another coach “that kid was pretty fast in sprint drills”, of course the comment was directed toward me. That stuck with me, and the following year I tried out for the track team and became one of the fastest sprinters in my area at the time. Sprinting was my thing, and it became very useful as a physical conditioning tool and outrunning my bigger brother, who at the time was a city police officer. Long story on that last part, suffice to say he never did catch me.
A song for Coeur d'Alene
Musical influences come from many places. For Jackson Dreyer, a Nashville-based easy-listening soul artist, those influences include Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and spending his summers in Coeur d’Alene as a kid.
ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog
Now that we have discussed the first steps on creating calmness during the walks, we can address the next vital step to eliminating reactivity or aggression on the walk. Physical positioning plays a part in the behaviors we see on the walk, both good and bad. Teaching our dogs where their place is on the walk allows us to move beyond the basics and start addressing bigger issues.
The 'honesty of a song'
BJ Barham isn’t one to hide his feelings or opinions. As the songwriter and frontman for the Southern rock/country/folk band, American Aquarium, Barham sees his music as an outlet to reflect on personal and professional struggles.
Legals August 6, 2018
EAST SIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AUGUST 20, 2018 FEE INCREASE LEGAL NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to SECTION 63-1311A, Idaho Code that the East Side Highway District will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 9:00 a.m. on August 20, 2018. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear testimony specific to the new fees associated with petitions for Right-of-way Vacation/Abandonment/ Validation/Exchange. The proposal is to establish a $500.00 flat fee to cover administrative costs. Additional costs will be charged at the actual amount above those included in the fee. Public testimony is encouraged at the public hearing and written comments will be accepted until Thursday, August 16 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Please contact the East Side Highway District office if you have any questions regarding this notice, the public hearing, or accommodations regarding the American with Disabilities Act. The East Side Highway District meeting room is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need assistance, contact the office at 208-765-4714. We are located at 6095 East Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho EAST SIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: /S/ Graham Christensen /S/ John Austin /S/ Mark Addington ATTEST: Angela, District Clerk CDA LEGAL 9895 AD#211349 AUGUST 6, 13, 2018
Cd'A gets off to great start at Little League regional
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — An 11-run first inning? Now that’s how you start a regional tournament.
Today's ghastly groaner
People think “icy” is the easiest word to spell.
Another big fire season across the northern hemisphere in 2018
The big weather news across much of the country — and even the world — has been the destructive wildfires erupting across the West, and in Europe as well. Within the last week alone, many new blazes have begun in the western U.S., especially in California, where the disastrous Carr Fire near Redding has now been labeled as the sixth-worst blaze in the state’s history.
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Shirley Jean (Peterson) Cornelius, 93
Connecting across the state
By DEVIN WEEKS
Warrants
Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:
ON THE AGENDA: Your local government and schools in action
Come together at Athol Daze
By DEVIN WEEKS
Senior lunch menus
Aug. 6-10
They'll go to great lengths to get inside your house
A couple attended an event where an exhibitor was conducting a contest to win an off-road vehicle made by one of the motorcycle manufacturers. The vehicles look like a lot of fun — zooming over sand dunes riding with your friends over hill and dale. All they had to do to enter the contest was to drop a short form into the contest box. The drawing would be later this year.
Extra-inning loss ends Lums' season
LEWISTON — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen saw their season end on a two-out, walk-off double on Sunday as the Lums lost 4-3 to Rocky Mountain on the final day of the class A American Legion state championship tournament.
Sunday, August 5
CDA: Turn volume down
Fireworks in the Coeur d’Alene area have gone WAY overboard! It’s hard to believe that our right to enjoy peace and quiet in our neighborhoods can be invaded suddenly by shockingly loud bursts of noise and vibrations from fireworks. It seems fireworks have become all too common around the lake and that it’s alright to have private, unannounced displays at any time — for weddings, parties, company celebrations or any other excuse! Most of us are aware of how disturbing this is to our domestic pets, so, what kind of reaction must wildlife have to these frightening, unescapable explosions of light and percussion?
NIC Culinary Arts expanded
There’s a deep connection between wellness and good food.
POLITICS: Doesn't add up
A couple of points to ponder:
Fires ignite one thumbs-up – and one down
Firefighters throughout Kootenai County, our admiration burns for you.
Milestone Announcements
ANNIVERSARIES
LESSONS: Positively better
It’s never OK to enter or exit a room with your middle finger extended! (That just shows your intelligence; ONE!) Grow up and find a nicer way to let people know your opinion. If you can’t or don’t want to, keep them to yourself.
Canton welcomes Kramer
If there was any bitterness or spite after waiting what most sensible football fans knew was 45 years too many, it sure didn’t show in the wide smile and twinkling eyes of Sandpoint native Jerry Kramer, who finally took his rightful place among the greats in the game on Saturday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio.
Today's ghastly groaner
I can’t take my dog to the park because the ducks keep trying to bite him.
NIC outpays its peers, but trustees OK with that
COEUR d’ALENE — Compared to their peers, North Idaho College employees are compensated fairly, trustees say.
LDS News
Camren Charles Horn, 19, of Post Falls, was recently called to serve a two-year mission to the Iquitos, Peru Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the Lima, Peru Missionary Training Center on Aug. 7. He is the son of Shannon and Laura Horn, also of Post Falls.
Flurry of new construction at North Chase
The expansion of Post Falls continues. Several new pockets of new construction have emerged just off North Chase Road, crossing at Grange Avenue, which acts as a near midway point between Poleline Avenue and Prairie Avenue.
The blessing of rejection
Anytime you feel like quitting throughout your career, perhaps you’ll remember this story of one of our people:
VOTER: Not for this judge
Judge Payne from Benewah who presides in the Kootenai County Courthouse once a week is incompetent and unfair, and justice was not served by him.
PROP 1: Deserves 'yes' vote
“Prop 1 would result in casinos springing up all over the state.” That’s the response from Coeur d’Alene Tribe chairman Ernie Stensger in a July 11 story when asked about Proposition 1 qualifying for the November ballot. Clearly, it’s time to set the record straight.
Lums advance to state semifinals
LEWISTON — Somehow, someway, the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen just found a way on Saturday.
'Must-see extravaganza'
COEUR d'ALENE — Of the 50 Art on the Green festivals, Janet Jones estimates she has been to at least 45 of them.
Saturday, August 4
LISTEN: Jackson Dreyer sings "Coeur d'Alene"
Legals August 4, 2018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Coeur d'Alene Design Review Commission invites you to the following public meeting to consider your oral comments and all written comments received on these items: ITEM DR-7-18 What is being requested: Wiggett Partnership, LLC is requesting a Design Review Commission's Early Design Consultation for two proposed rooftop additions on an existing structure known as the "Wiggett Building". The subject property is within the DC Downtown Core zoning district. Location of the request: The property is currently known as 119 N. 4th Street and is generally described as +/-0.32 parcel and legally described as: Lots 4 and 5 and the North half of Lot 6, Block M, Corrected Plat of Coeur d'Alene and Kings Addition, recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book "C" of Deeds at page 144, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. A more complete description and map may be found at the Planning Department in City Hall. ITEM DR-4-16m What is being requested: CDA Partners Mullan, LLC is requesting a meeting with the Design Review Commission for a modification to the approved plan with the addition of a carport structure. The subject property is within the Infill Overlay District DO-E zoning districts. Location of the request: The property is located between 8th and 9th Street and on the north side of Mullan Avenue currently known as +/- 1.02 acres at 821 E. Mullan Avenue and is generally described as and legally described as: PARCEL 1: Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, O'BRIEN'S FIRST ADDITION, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book "'A" of Plats at Page 99 (also shown of record as Book A of Plats at Page 98), records of Kootenai County, State of Idaho. EXCEPT the North 7.5 feet thereof. PARCEL 2: Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block "B", BOUGHTON AND KELSO ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF COEUR D'ALENE, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book "A" of Plats at Page 115, records of Kootenai County, State of Idaho, also a portion of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, State of Idaho. A more complete description and map may be found at the Planning Department in City Hall. Require more information? To see a more detailed copy of the above legal description or to obtain more information on the above request, visit our website at www.cdaid.org and click on agendas / design review or contact the Planning Department at 666-5740 or 769-2240. Public Meeting time and location: The public meeting will begin at 12:00 p.m. held in Conference Room #6 at City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Avenue on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Tami Stroud, Design Review Commission Liaison CDA LEGAL 9948 AD#214486 AUGUST 4, 2018
A love for libraries
By BRIAN WALKER
Coffee with a shot of community
By BRIAN WALKER
Some lessons learned on, off the mat
The lessons didn’t stop once departing Post Falls High for Drake Foster and Cierra Foster.
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Delores ‘Dee’ (Kleist) Buck, 84
Boat driver found not guilty
By BRIAN WALKER
FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS
By BOB SHILLINGSTAD
Lums fall short to Burley
LEWISTON — Marcus Manzardo and Alex Karns had two RBIs each for the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen to rally from a three-run deficit before falling to the Burley Green Sox 7-6 in the state Class A tournament at Harris Field on Friday.
Coldwell Banker appoints Brickett general manager
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty announced the appointment of Rob Brickett as general manager for the North Idaho-based real estate brokerage.
RECORDS
SENTENCINGS
Bingo returns to American Legion
Bingo is back at the American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls.
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Lois Lee Derr Cuddy, 85
County proposes 1.5 percent tax hike
By BRIAN WALKER
Is your child living two lives?
On a Monday in June, 16-year-old Austin Croffoot left home sometime between midnight and 5 a.m.
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Wanda Marie Sims, 82
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Julie Linnemeyer-Ratcliffe, 57
Eugene slams past Indians
EUGENE, Ore. — Starling Joseph homered leading off the third inning for Spokane, but a grand slam by Jonathan Sierra in the fourth inning powered the Eugene Emeralds past the Indians 6-1 in Northwest League baseball in front of 3,688 at PK Park on Friday.
Hitting the bullseye
By DEVIN WEEKS
Soldiers training on Canfield trails
COEUR d’ALENE — There’s no invasion.
Today's ghastly groaner
What do you call two monkeys that share an Amazon account?
Friday, August 3
Jordan in spotlight - just not in Idaho's
Kyung Lah, a senior national correspondent with CNN who recently talked to me about the Idaho governor’s race, has worked on countless political campaign stories during her career.
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Stephen F. Allen, 79
Coeur d'Alene Resort names Cornell director of sales and marketing
The Coeur d’Alene Resort announced the promotion of Jamie Cornell to director of sales and marketing for The Coeur d’Alene Resort.
The great lake debate rages on
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls …
FIREWORKS: Turn 'em off – now
We don’t know who is still celebrating the Fourth of July. Could it be The Resort trying to impress their high-paying guests? Or someone who had a ton of illegal fireworks left over? But we wish they would stop now.
Atlas Road intersection with Seltice Way closing beginning on Monday
Coeur d’Alene city officials announced the final paving operations on Seltice Way will begin Monday, Aug. 6 and will be completed over the next two weeks.
Fire restrictions in effect
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced that due to extreme fire risk, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place on all IDFG-owned and managed lands across the state.
Road partnership a Cd'A budget focus
By BRIAN WALKER
AMERICAN: And tolerant, too
I am a real American. I am not a member of a “deep state,” whatever that is. I served honorably for eight years in the United States Navy and another distinguished 20+ years as a civilian employee of the U.S. Army.
Ready for the hallowed halls
SANDPOINT — More than a few tears will be shed on Saturday night in Canton, Ohio, when Sandpoint native Jerry Kramer is finally and rightfully inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Not done yet
The Coeur d’Alene Little League Majors (12-years old) baseball team didn’t drive 400 miles to get their butts kicked.
Driver License offices to close Aug. 9 and 10
Sheriff Ben Wolfinger announced the Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls Driver License Offices will be closed Aug. 9 and 10 for a needed system upgrade.
TRUMP: Bad for business
Another MAGA rally; another possible devastating blow to small business.
POISON IVY: Need to know
Thanks for the timely Sholeh Patrick column, “Leaves of three, let’em be.” I am terribly allergic to poison ivy. As a kid, I climbed trees to see baby birds in their nests. Georgia trees were inevitably covered in poison ivy, so I often found myself soaking in diluted vinegar baths and applying a baking soda and vinegar paste. Calamine lotion was ineffective.
COLUMN: Paints wrong picture
As a retired Los Angeles police officer, I was amazed at the column by Associated Press columnist Paul Newberry that appeared on page one and following of your sports section on Monday, July 30. Newberry seems devoted to a cause that is based on a false narrative, systemic oppression and police brutality in professional sports and, by extension, in American culture. He sounded as if we are still discussing the ’50s. I’ve always wanted to ask someone like him this “difficult” question: If a police officer works in a predominantly black section of town, do you or do you not expect said officer to confront mostly black people? Writers like Newberry maybe should go on a few ride-alongs before coming to any conclusions.
DHW moving 19 jobs to Boise
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will move 19 “non-customer-facing child support positions” from its office at 1120 W. Ironwood Drive in Coeur d’Alene to a statewide child support service center near Boise “for increased efficiency, quality control and cost savings,” DHW spokesman Chris Smith said Thursday.
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Jobs grow faster here
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho and Utah lead the nation with 3 percent increases in non-farming payroll, new federal statistics show.
Soft isn't helpful for drug offenses
The events (Friday, July 27) causing many lives to be put into danger by the “alleged” drug user, who rampaged on the freeway from Washington to Idaho, has brought to my attention exactly how big of an issue drugs are in our area.
Wonder girls of science
By DEVIN WEEKS
Lums start fast, beat Nampa Braves
LEWISTON — Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen coach Erik Karns called it the best game his team had played all season.
Glad for splash pad fad
By BRIAN WALKER
USFS: Plane had problems
HAYDEN — The U.S. Forest Service confirmed Thursday that an MD 87 Airtanker owned by Erickson Aero Air (T-101) experienced a problem with one of its engines shortly after takeoff from the Coeur d’Alene Airport around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
Ready for yet another fantastic fest
There can’t be a better way to ring in the last month of summer. And if the weather gods’ promise holds true, the next three days will be nothing short of glorious.
'Fallout' reaches apex of 'Mission Impossible' franchise
After six movies, the “Mission: Impossible” series keeps finding ways to be spectacular.
BASEBALL: Go, CDA, Go!
Congratulations to the 12U CDA All-Stars baseball team. They qualified for the Regional tournament in San Bernardino, Calif., Aug. 5-11. They are a great representation for the city. Several of the boys have played together since they were 9 years old. The team set a goal of going to regionals and they achieved it!
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CARLSON: You'll be missed, Chris
I was sad to read your “Farewell” opinion article, Chris Carlson, in the Monday, July 30 edition of The Press. Your political insight made an interesting read and I will miss it tremendously!
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
'Newsies' now playing at Lake City Playhouse
Christian Community Theater-North Idaho’s production of Disney’s “Newsies the Musical” is running through Aug. 12 at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
Thursday, August 2
Cd'A schools superintendent: 'We must do better'
We failed. On behalf of Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, I would like to apologize for the circumstances surrounding the district’s mishandling of the vandalism that occurred in early June at Lake City High School. This repugnant act of disregard, disrespect, and spreading of hate language was completely unacceptable, and we continue to investigate it to see if we can find the individual(s) that perpetrated this act and hold them accountable. However, the manner in which we, as a school district, responded to this situation was not up to anyone’s standard, including mine.
A fast-growing state like Idaho needs an honest and accurate census
There appears to be some political chicanery afoot with the upcoming 2020 census. On the surface, it might not seem to be unusual for the census questionnaire to ask respondents if family members in their household are citizens. However, the census form has not had a citizenship question since 1950.
Fire danger elevated to 'very high'
By BRIAN WALKER
Driver in fatal boat crash takes no blame
COEUR d'ALENE — The driver of a boat that collided with another vessel on Lake Coeur d'Alene two years ago and killed three people told jurors Wednesday that he didn't see the nighttime collision coming because the other boat's lights weren't on.
On 228th birthday, here's to Coast Guard
Hats off to Mr. Hamilton.
Ground broken for new building at Children's Village Campus
COEUR d’ALENE — A new building on the grounds of Children's Village will help the nonprofit expand its efforts to help families and kids while increasing security and services.
At 50, arts fest looks great
COEUR d’ALENE — In the words of an Art on the Green founder, "the arts are integral to life."
Kiwanis putting on big show for Taste of Coeur d'Alene
It only takes a taste. But of what, exactly?
Today's ghastly groaner
A gorilla walked into a bar. He ordered a Jack and Coke and paid for it with a $10 bill.
No jail for mom of dead daughter
COEUR d’ALENE — A woman who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter of her 5-month-old daughter will serve no time in jail and her charges could be dismissed if she adheres to the conditions of her probation.
Officials snuff arson fears
HAYDEN — Following a rash of fires Monday, locals were left in limbo wondering what caused them. Rumors of arson circulated on social media. Others reported seeing a plane malfunction at the Coeur d’Alene Airport prior to the blazes.
Lums win opener at state
LEWISTON — Jake Brown had three runs batted in for the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen in a 12-7 win over the Vallivue Titans of Caldwell in the opening game of the state Class A American Legion baseball tournament at Harris Field on Wednesday.
A place of refuge
Cougar Bay Preserve offers visitors a two-mile interpretive hiking trail and opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and watching birds and wildlife.
At College/In the Pros
Nicole Rozier
Sew cool
By DEVIN WEEKS
Lyrics to lift you when you're down
If you’re a “feel good” person — and yes, I really am — sometimes the bad news seems just too much.
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Bonja joins
Press, publisher part ways
Larry Riley resigned as publisher of the Coeur d’Alene Press on Wednesday to “pursue other opportunities,” said Brad Hagadone, president of The Hagadone Corporation, the newspaper’s parent company.
Take this tip to the bank
Just this week, I have received an unusually large number of reports of bank account hacking and fraud. In that most of our transactions are electronic, it often happens before you know it.
RECORDS
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Wednesday, August 1
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Not having enough time is the most common excuse for not exercising, yet lots of busy people exercise.
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School is out for the summer! Parents and guardians, give yourselves a pat on the back for making it through another year and relax before starting on that back to school checklist you’ll be tackling soon.
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At Heartfelt Headache Relief in Coeur d’Alene, we are committed to using the latest advances in dentistry in our practice. This commitment by Dr. Johnson and his staff is to serve our patients with the best possible care led us to a remarkable revelation in caring for patients with headaches.
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Coverage of bitterly divisive politics and unspeakable acts of cruelty can be overwhelming to even the most hardened media consumers. There are days the world just seems meaner, and if you put yourself in a digital vacuum, people seem to lack compassion for those who disagree with them.
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Transitioning from summer vacation to the school year can be hard for kids and parents. Adjusting schedules and juggling activities and homework is a lot to manage at one time. Child and adolescent psychiatrist with Kootenai Clinic Outpatient Psychiatry, Cory Alexander, M.D., offers these tips to make sure you’re prepared for the back-to-school hustle.
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The opioid crisis in the United States boasts some horrifying numbers. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), more than 42,000 people died from overdosing on opioids in 2016, with an estimated 11.5 million people misusing their prescription opioids.
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I recently traveled to Budapest, Hungary. Two cities, Buda and Pest (why did I not know that before?) separated by the stunning Danube River. My husband and I hit the pavement and discovered this exotic city, nicknamed the Spice of Europe, on foot.
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While out on an epic summer road trip, there are a few things to keep in mind, especially if you want the adventure to be less dramatic than a Griswold family vacation.
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For many, back pain is one of the harsh realities of aging. Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces within the spine narrow, which then adds pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine.
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With both backers and detractors, the ketogenic diet is on the minds of many dietitians, nutrition specialists and Average Joes and Janes at the moment.
Your senator's take on tariffs suggests patience – to a point
On March 2 at 10:50 a.m., the president of the United States sent this message to the world:
Wild West Rustic Furniture: 35 years of putting 'wild' in the West
As the glory days of the waterbed dried up in the mid-’80s, Clay Folda, who had been in the waterbed sales business, was enamored by a log bed he noticed in a downtown Coeur d’Alene store.
Yes, people love staying and playing in North Idaho
If North Idaho's tourism economy went in for its annual check-up this summer, the doctor would undoubtedly say this region is in excellent health.
Tech startup might be on verge of skyrocketing
A fledgling technology company is rapidly finding its direction in the market with its Compass utility safety helmet brim clip.
A man and his dog discover camera heaven
On Saturdays in the 1950s, my father and I would occasionally head from our Bronx apartment to the subway at Yankee Stadium for the 15-minute ride to Manhattan’s Columbus Circle. From there we’d make regular stops walking downtown: Jack Dempsey’s restaurant, where the great boxer occupied a window booth; the small magic shop, where amazing feats were performed at the counter; and finally, Willoughby’s Camera Store. Dad loved cameras and talking photography with the salesmen there before we headed home.
Mike White's on a 520-hp mission of improvement
He’s 62 years old and getting into something huge and new and exciting at precisely the time most 62-year-olds are putting the finishing touches on their exit strategies.
Salute River City leadership class
Congratulations to the River City Leadership Academy Class of 2018 graduates. These community leaders spent the last year participating in discovery days focused on a variety of industries and business sectors, as well as developing personal leadership skills through evening courses with Jason Swain of Symbio Leadership. We have completed interviews for the class of 2019 and look forward to a fresh new group of leaders participating in the program.
Ethics and business make great partners
What’s expected from business has changed; consumers are increasingly attracted to businesses they perceive as ethical, with quantifiable commitments to social and environmental responsibility. Concepts such as fair trade, environmental sustainability, impact investing, fair wages, and good treatment of workers are becoming inextricably woven into corporate success. This is true especially among Millennials, now old enough to be major players in consumer and corporate cultures.
Building Permits
City of Coeur d’Alene
It's OK to play tourist, too
The workaday world can eat you up. Work is good. Business is fine. But one of the reasons you work so hard might be slipping past you right this very minute.
Legals August 1, 2018
STORAGE SALE Advanced Storage Center will sell at public the stored goods of the tenants listed below on the dates, locations and times shown: August 2, 2018 12:00pm 6215 N Government Way Cda,,Id 83815 Berry Patten 1323 E Sherman Cda id 83815 Misc. items CDA LEGAL 9897 AD#211629 JULY 25, AUGUST 1, 2018
Indians win pitchers' duel to close out series
SPOKANE — A two-run homer by Starling Joseph and stellar pitching helped the Indians edge visiting Hillsboro 2-1 on Tuesday night before 4,170 fans at Avista Stadium.
Mid-summer recommendations
Summer arrived in full-force this past week and with it another surge in wine consumers pursuing crisp whites and lighter bodied reds. Our dining has moved outside, as has our cooking, opting for the grill over the oven. Gatherings have increased in size and frequency as friends and family look to enjoy the weather together. It is, after all, the best time of year in North Idaho. So here are some of what we have been drinking that we really enjoy. Full disclosure: some are repeats, but frankly the ones that are have just been tasting really good.
Talking Sonics with a Sonic and Sun
With the announcement of an NBA exhibition game featuring the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings at Key Arena in Seattle, it will be the first games there for the league since the Sonics bolted for Oklahoma City before the 2008-09 season.
KAEPERNICK: Been there, done that
To AP sports columnist Paul Newberry:
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An inspirational fight
By BRIAN WALKER
Fires on their way out
HAYDEN — Fires sparked on Monday have been put in patrol status and are being watched by local agencies.
Americans, warm up to need for I.C.E.
As the president of the Western States Sheriffs’ Association, I have the privilege of representing sheriffs from 16 states west of the Mississippi River on a variety of issues. One of the most predominant issues facing sheriffs and their counties in the West is border security.
TRUMP: The bottom line
REALITY: Donald J. Trump is president.
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Chris Reynolds
Of smarty cats and roundabout weirdness
I don’t even have to mention it again, right?
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Vandals Elliss, Johnson
Opt-outs outpacing building permits
By BRIAN WALKER
Cd'A Symphony gala will crown 40th birthday
Coeur d’Alene Symphony has completed a two-year search for a conductor and artistic director whom its members believe is well worth all that work.
Business burglaries reported in Post Falls
POST FALLS — Police haven't found evidence that connects two Post Falls business burglaries reported around the same time on Monday morning.
Whirlwind ride for Kramer nears finish
SANDPOINT — It’s been a crazy whirlwind for Sandpoint native Jerry Kramer since it was announced during the Super Bowl week that he was voted into the NFL Hall of Fame, and this week figures to be no exception.
THANKS: Batman saves the day
My husband and I took our little one to McEuen Park on Saturday, July 28. My husband took the first shift watching our child play on the equipment while I stayed somewhat cool in the shade.
What is acupuncture? Part I
Acupuncture is considered “complementary medicine,” “alternative medicine” and “integrative medicine.” Complementary medicine means that it is a good adjunct to traditional, or “conventional” medicine (medicine that uses drugs, surgery and other modalities that we are most familiar with). It complements the effectiveness of these treatments, speeds healing and can lessen the amount of medications needed.
Today's ghastly groaner
Mrs. Smith: “Whenever I’m down in the dumps, I get myself a new hat.”
First August weekend signals summer's homestretch
For as far back as I can remember, the first weekend of August — with Art on the Green, Taste of Coeur d’Alene and the downtown Street Fair — has signaled the homestretch of summer. In the 1960s, with JC Penney between First and Second on Sherman, back-to-school shopping began in earnest at the sidewalk sales and there was a sense of urgency to soak up the sunshine while we could.
Correction
Northern Lakes Fire Department spokesman Jim Lyon was misquoted in Tuesday’s Press. Lyon said fires on Monday were “centered at the airport and went out to about a five-mile radius to the east, north and west.” The airport fire was “brought under control within a couple hours but many took several hours throughout the area.” The agency of the injured firefighter was misidentified. The firefighter who was slightly injured is with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
Coeur d'Alene opens at state 'A' tourney
LEWISTON — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen will face Vallivue today at 10 a.m. in the opening round of the Class A state American Legion baseball tournament at Harris Field.
Whew! Relief is on the way
Coeur d’Alene didn’t break any records Tuesday, but when it’s that blasted hot, who’s counting?
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Marina Plastino, 93
TRUMP: A call for reason
Marvin Miller’s letter of July 22 to The Press coincided with a quadrennial report from more than 1,700 prominent American political scientists. Not only do they consider Donald Trump the most polarizing president in U.S. history, but they rank him in 45th place out of 45 presidents (worst).
TIMBERLAKE: Grateful on the gridiron
First, Mr. Parker, we sincerely thank you for donating another vehicle to be given away in our car raffle this winter. Our program has benefited from your generosity these past years. The success of our program depends on outside support!
Honeysuckle Beach lifeguard changes
HAYDEN — Due to an unexpected shortage of lifeguards, the lifeguard staffing schedule for the remainder of the 2018 summer season at Honeysuckle Beach in Hayden is as follows:
Chronic pain triggers to avoid
Debilitating chronic pain is on the increase, and if you don’t know why you are in pain then it is difficult to know what to do or how to cope. At Natural Spine Solutions, we treat people with chronic pain every day and Dr. Fichter focuses on the underlying cause of the pain. When working with patients that have chronic pain, it is not always straightforward and can be a time consuming process to determine the main factors contributing to the issue. These underlying factors can include emotional, physical and chemical trauma. It may be surprising to find out that one of the following triggers may be affecting your chronic pain.
MARSY: Glaring Idaho omission
When I moved to Idaho from Arizona two years ago, I was surprised to read stories about the struggles in the Capitol to get changes to Idaho’s Victim’s Bill of Rights passed. As a curious person, I looked at the changes that were being proposed. I’m not a lawyer, but nothing in there jumped out at me as being a deal breaker or going too far. But then again, that is because I am from Arizona, where similar laws have already been on the books for years without problems.
Track and field, football and more
- TRACK AND FIELD
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Dorothy M. (Nagel) Bentz, 89
