Ellington

Not quite madness, but March is busy

One of my favorite quotes is from Harry S. Truman: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who takes credit.”

Turn young worker frustrations to everybody's advantage

It’s an old song. Generations old and young lament one another’s failings; the lyrics may change, but the tune remains the same. It’s as if we’re not only speaking different languages, but living in an entirely different world.

Clean water company gets fresh new home

Water Solutions Inc., located in Rathdrum, is growing right along with the rest of Kootenai County. The company is building a new 4,200-square-foot location for its headquarters, which will include a conference room, offices, breakroom, reception area and additional storage area.

Injured officer doing well after surgery

Coeur d’Alene police released the names of the officer injured and the suspect killed in Tuesday night’s shooting.

The heart of it all

February is upon us in our cozy little community. I love Coeur d’ Alene for many reasons, but at the top is its village-like feel.

May your workplace be free of fleas

A nice, fat bonus compliments of President Trump and the Republican-heavy Congress would be nice.

Missions of good

When Dr. Thomas deTar returned from a 10-day medical mission to Guatemala, he felt “spiritually revitalized.”

Dump the nitric oxide in a four-minute workout

I am an expert in avoiding exercise. I definitely fall into the kind of thinking that afflicts many Americans. “I’m too busy.” “Working out is boring.” “Working out is too hard.” “It’s cold and I don’t want to move my body today.”

A look inside the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County

The Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County offers a safe place for kids and teens to spend time during non-school hours. On a national level, the Boys & Girls Club serves 4 million youth across 4,000+ facilities. On a local level, the Clubs in Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls offer afterschool and summer programming supported by trained youth development staff, passionate volunteers and the generous financial support of the North Idaho Community at large.

The case for 'Abundance'

It’s all about perspective.

Springwater Veterinary Services makes a splash with pets

Not long ago, Gary the friendly dachshund could barely make it up a step.

Judd Jones: Chronic exercise

Would you believe me if I told you exercise could actually be harmful? Okay, I bet I just got a few couch surfer’s attention with that statement.

Idaho's first community Hospice Campus

Hospice of North Idaho is building the first-ever community Hospice Campus in Idaho. The non-profit is expanding development of their 6-acre parcel located at 2290 West Prairie Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. The property has been home to the Schneidmiller House since 2011, which is also the only facility of its kind in Idaho.

Building up rather than tearing down

I think we can all agree the effort to expose bullying in recent years is a good thing. By not putting up with a behavior that seeks to tear someone down, either in our schools or online, the community builds a strong positive message of value and worthiness.

2018: Your healthiest year yet

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your “pie-in-the-sky” New Year’s Resolutions after just one month, you’re not alone.

Ask the Expert: Shoveling snow and heart attacks

Kootenai Heart Clinics Northwest

Kelly Amos: Metabolic syndrome and how to reverse it

Metabolic syndrome is not a specific disease but a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It is a combination of five risk factors:

Legals February 28, 2018

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Case No. CV-2017-0004008 Date of Sale: March 21, 2018 Time of Sale: 10:30 a.m. Place of Sale: Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, 5500 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 TOTAL DUE ON WRITE OF EXECUTION: $145,814.17 plus accruing interest, costs & fees through the Sheriff's sale. Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution on Judgment of Foreclosure issued on December 28, 2017, and an Order of Sale of Foreclosure issued on December 4, 2017 out of the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Kootenai in the case of: BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. HOLLY FLETCHER; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES FLETCHER AKA CHARLES WAYNE FLETCHER; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, KOOTENAI COUNTY; STATE OF IDAHO, CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE COSTS PROGRAM; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 708 E. 12th Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854, and legally described as: THE WEST HALF OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, CENTRAL ADDITION TO POST FALLS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 15, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY IDAHO, Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 21st day of March, 2018, at 10:30 o'clock a.m. of said day, at the Kootenai County Sheriff''s Office, 5500 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816, I will sell all the right, title and interest of the said Defendants in and to the said property described herein, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash in currency of the United States of America, all payable at time of sale the following described property, situated in Kootenai County, Idaho: 708 E. 12th Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854, and legally described as follows: THE WEST HALF OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, CENTRAL ADDITION TO POST FALLS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 15, RECORDS OF KOOTENAI COUNTY IDAHO The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation of Defendants pursuant to the Judgment entered in this matter on December 4, 2017 and recorded in the official records of Kootenai County. Whereas a Writ of Execution issued out of the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Kootenai, in the above name case on December 28, 2017. The real property sold at the sale shall be subject to the redemption rights of redemptioners, as that term is defined in Idaho Code 11-402,, may redeem the property from the purchaser within six months after the sale, upon paying the purchaser the amount of their purchase, with interest on that amount at the rate allowed by Idaho Code from the date of the sale to the date of redemption, together with the amount of any assessment or taxes which the purchaser may have paid after the commencement of the action and which are not included in the judgment and interest allowed pursuant to Idaho Code. In the event the purchaser is a creditor having a prior lien to that of the redemptioners, other than the judgment under which the purchase is made, the purchaser will also be entitled to payment of that lien amount with interest at the rate allowed in Idaho Code 28-22-104. The Sheriff, by Certificate of Sale, will transfer all right, title and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the property at the time of execution of attachment was levied. DATED this 22nd day of February, 2018. /S/: Shane T. Vrevich, #2559 DEPUTY SHERIFF OF KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO NOTE: THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DOES NOT GUARANTEE CLEAR TITLE OR GUARANTEE CONTINUED POSSESSORY RIGHTS. EVERY PERSON WHO INTENTIONALLY DEFACES, OBLITERATES, TEARS DOWN OR DESTROYS THIS NOTICE, BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE TIME FOR WHICH IT IS TO REMAIN SET UP, IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR (I.C. §18-3205). CDA LEGAL 9117 FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 7, 14, 2018

EDUCATION: Oppose vouchers

The Coeur d’Alene Education Partnership Board Members hold grave concern for the Private School Voucher bill recently introduced in the Idaho House Education Committee — HO 590;RS26177. This is the Guided Education Management Act.

SHARIA: Sholeh's views slanted

MY TURN Feb. 23 rebuttal to sharia’s roar: And, all this time I believed I was the only one that found the Sholeh Patrick column “slanted!” Stopped reading it years ago, so when I read this “My Turn,” I went back to read the Feb. 22 column. I could not agree more with Esequiel Vasquez on his statement! Possibly Sholeh would like to do a truthful column on the rape of a young girl in Idaho Falls several years ago that went without proper news representation? Doubt we will see that, so I would encourage the readers to research on your own.

EDUCATION: Or indoctrination?

Re: Dave Johnson’s “My Turn” from Feb. 22: What Mr. Johnson may call “education” instead smacks of clever and full-on pro-statism indoctrination as he attempts to humanize that which is responsible for the most human suffering (war, murder, theft, oppression) in history, without compare — government.

Cd'A Police: Fast, furious and fabulous

Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White will be the first to say that it’s more important to handle a case right than it is to handle a case fast.

Columnist: See if these pets sound like yours

My vet tells me our dog has Presumptive Cognitive Disorder. That explains why he keeps crapping on the kitchen floor every morning. Our dog, not the vet.

Today's ghastly groaner

What is the difference between a hippo and a Zippo?

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Chris Robert Haugland, 61

Staffing jail expansion a challenge

By BRIAN WALKER

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Braydon Huber

Few, Fortier, Barta among Zags' WCC award winners

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Gonzaga’s Mark Few was selected as the West Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, and Zach Norvell Jr. was named the Newcomer of the Year league officials announced Tuesday.

GUNS: Critics are misfiring

Got up Sunday morning to another beautiful Idaho morning. After feeding my outside animals and getting the paper, I got a cup of coffee and proceeded to read the Coeur d’Alene Press. Upon turning to the opinion section, I was stunned enough to get up and make sure my plates said Idaho, not that sanctuary lib state down south. Anti-gun this, anti-gun that. Also, how I should heed the advice from still wet behind the ears high school kids.

RARE DISEASE: Today's the day

We all hear about cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism, and the list goes on and on. We rarely hear about people who live with rare diseases. Some are so rare, they do not have a name to identify their final diagnoses. That is why the rare disease saying is, “When you hear hoof beats, think of horses not zebras.” It is hard to believe that rare diseases affect 30 million Americans. That staggering number means that one out of 10 individuals is affected.

STEVE CAMERON: These phobias are for the birds

We promised you fun.

LABRADOR: Right for Idaho

Do you think it is right that special interest groups can participate in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho? Raul Labrador wants to put an end to this. Lobbyists should never have been put on the state-funded PERSI. Imagine the deal-making, and the special interest cronyism this can promote!

RECORDS

DIVORCES FILED

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Florence Luella Estes, 80

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Rock Stewart

GUNS: Follow the logic

If the suggestion is true that the United States would be safer if more Americans had guns, then does it follow that the world would be safer if more nations had nuclear weapons?

Isenberg's bail set at $75,000

COEUR d’ALENE — Fearing Laurcene B. “Lori” Isenberg would destroy evidence if released from jail, prosecutors on Tuesday asked the court for a high bond for the 64-year-old Kootenai County woman, a former director of a local housing nonprofit who is accused of embezzlement.

GUNS: What works, and doesn't

After reading Sunday’s letters about guns, I compiled some of those thoughts I think are valid, along with some of my own.

EDUCATION: Cheers to Dave

An unbelievable number of thoughts went through my mind when I read Dave Johnson’s “My Turn” article in the Feb. 22 Press. First of all I commend him for the article and for his teaching methods. As a Social Studies teacher, I taught three different history courses and a Problems of Democracy course to 10th- through 12th-graders. As a retired federal employee, I have great respect for government and its employees because of the dedication I observed during my working life. As a veteran of eight years in the U.S. Navy, a federal employee, I observed that same dedication to the defense of our nation.

GEM bill has friends and foes

COEUR d’ALENE — A state legislative proposal to create scholarships for needy children has drawn local support as well as local criticism.

Gymnastics, bowling, basketball and more

GYMNASTICS

GUNS: Safety must come first

When I was young, the adults in my community agreed that protecting the lives of our children and families was more important than pretty much anything. Adults sacrificed their wants to protect the well-being of our families. Adults didn’t look to blame other folks. They took responsibility, “did what had to be done” and fixed the problem. Us kids, we were the foolish ones who made excuses and avoided our responsibilities.

VOUCHERS: Wrong for Idaho

Please contact your representatives and urge them to keep public schools funded at the optimum levels possible. Allowing private schools to take funds away from public schools will only hurt our state, especially the disadvantaged students who’s parents can’t afford the extra money likely required to attend religious and other private schools. The selectivity afforded private schools will also further stratify and separate our children’s educational opportunities. We currently have a difficult time attracting and keeping good teachers. To further water down our limited resources will only make a difficult situation worse. Please keep public funding where it will do the most good, with public schools.

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William Otis Pesnell

Leroy: This race matters

COEUR d’ALENE — Dave Leroy understands Idahoans’ obsession with the governor’s race.

'I want them to feel my pain'

School shootings are terrible, senseless tragedies. Each of these now all-too-frequent events is different but seems to share a common, very modern, factor — the social isolation of the perpetrator. They are often the outliers, the loners who have always been an element of our population, and now they retreat further into the shadows until even the “system” ignores them.

KIDS: Don't listen to them

Do we really need to listen to the kids on gun issues in schools? Are these the same children who bully and tease other kids and ostracize others because they think or dress differently? Do you really believe the kids walking out of school are protesting because they care about these issues or just want to get out of school?

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Angela Denise Osborn

Trickster's brewing medals at N.Y. beer competition

COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene micro-brewery, Trickster’s Brewing Company, won silver and bronze medals and Idaho Brewery of the Year for 2018 at the New York International Beer Competition.

Suspect crime? Call cops

By BRIAN WALKER

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Donald Eugene Hargrave, 90

Crazy, but fans up North knew it all along

If you thought a wrestling tournament like the Tri-State Invitational was chaos, with mats on all open parts of the gymnasium floor on the first day, then imagine a state wrestling tournament.

Doctor turns on the light

The voluntary disclosure train of local elected officials’ finances keeps on rolling.

Idaho 2017 unemployment rate increases slightly

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has revised Idaho’s statewide seasonally adjusted annual average unemployment rate for 2017 up slightly to 3.2 percent — one-tenth percent higher than the estimated 3.1 percent first reported.

Schedule toughens Trojans

Heading into this season, the Post Falls High boys basketball team had every reason to be confident.

Officer shot, suspect killed

COEUR d'ALENE — A Coeur d'Alene police officer underwent surgery Tuesday evening after being shot by a man who was later killed by officers, police said.

The red carpet then and now

Five years ago this week, I wrote about a local Oscar connection. As I’m heading to La La Land this weekend with Dianne Ansbaugh for People Magazine’s Red Carpet Experience, it’s fitting to take this red carpet walk back in time. Alas, my goal from 2013 to reconnect my two friends never happened before Anna passed away in 2016. Dianne and I plan to stop by Anna’s star on the Walk of Fame and say “hello.”

Building Permits

City of Coeur d’Alene

Kid Scoop 02-27

Dermatology business building a new skin

North Idaho Dermatology in Coeur d’Alene is expanding into a newer, bigger facility later this year.

Namaste Foods takes pride in bringing folks together

Little did Daphne Taylor know that the key ingredient to her life-changing decision was food.

New owner of old shop is all about neighborhood

Cal Whitfield was on a wrench, tugging, when he heard a sound like metal tearing. He saw no bolts shear, no steel housing rip apart.

Putting in the work

Through years of hard work and dedication, Post Falls High senior Tanner McCliment-Call has developed into a well-rounded, fundamentally sound basketball player.

Veterans' village envisioned

By BRIAN WALKER

Primary voters, listen up

By JUDD WILSON

Today's ghastly groaner

Knock. Knock.

Military Service Academy session March 8

The Idaho Congressional Delegation will hold a Service Academy Day session on Thursday, March 8, in Coeur d’Alene.

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David Alan Hunter, 49

Isenberg arrested

The former director of a local housing nonprofit was arrested Monday afternoon on 40 counts of forgery and one count of grand theft.

Try on these tax tips

That dreaded deadline is fast approaching. Even to sophisticated taxpayers, regulations are not only complex, but can change too fast to keep up. Online services may be cheap, but sometimes miss potential deductions and nuances; our accountant has been well worth his fee to this middle-class household.

North Idaho STEM Fair Friday at NIC

The second North Idaho Science and Engineering Fair will take place Friday, March 2, at North Idaho College.

Man sentenced for lewd conduct

COEUR d’ALENE — Sentencing recommendations by attorneys Monday in the case of a Hayden man who had a sexual relationship with a teenage girl ranged from probation to 40 years behind bars.

GED prep classes available

The North Idaho College Adult Education Centers in Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene are now accepting new students. The classes prepare students to take the national GED test.

Smelter would expose residents to pollution

My wife and I live in Blanchard, Idaho. Since November of 2017 we have found ourselves involved in a fight to stop Hi Test Sands, a Canadian company, from building a silicon smelter in Newport, Wash. Hi Test Sands, proposes to build this smelter only 12 miles from our home and less than one mile from schools, churches, and the downtown district of Newport.

RECORDS

DIVORCES FILED

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V. Elaine Bomar, 80

Remote testimony canceled

POST FALLS ­­— Remote testimony on several Idaho House Education Committee bills at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center here was canceled Monday morning due to lack of people registering to give testimony, said the committee secretary. The committee may offer additional opportunities to testify at NIC on select bills later in this year’s legislative session.

Local students organizing walkout

By MATTHEW GWIN

Pereira seeks election to Idaho Senate seat

Michael S. Pereira, a Coeur d’Alene resident for 26 years, announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Idaho State Senator in District 4 in the May 15 primary election.

You're wrecking your sleep!

Stories of working in wine country

Dealing with stress or anxiety? Chiropractic can help!

Let's hear it for the girls!

Digestive misconceptions

Rare snow phenomenon witnessed in Rathdrum

STEP TALK with Alexandra Mortensen

There are probably a variety of reasons why you want to be the best stepparent that you can. If nothing else, you want to succeed in your role out of respect and love for your spouse. Their children mean everything to them, and they mean everything to you. How can you not love an extension of who you love so much that you made a life with them?

JUDD JONES: Revisiting an old friend, deep tissue massage

A few years ago, I wrote about the virtues of deep tissue massage and why active people should incorporate it into their monthly fitness regimen. I pointed out that there are many types of massage methods, but the one that delivers the most profound impact on the body is deep tissue massage.

The Shape of Adventure

One adventure, from my early days of adventuring, has such prominence in my memory that I often find myself comparing the “soul glow” from a weekend well-played, to how I felt a decade ago, after a whirlwind trip to climb Mount Borah.

Coeur d'Alene's 'City Within A City' - Part 4

Legals February 26, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE KOOTENAI COUNTY TRANSIT OFFICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARATRANSIT AND DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICES The Kootenai County Transit Office is soliciting responses from qualified and experienced service providers (hereto referred to as Respondent), to provide management, operations, and maintenance for paratransit and demand response services as outlined by this Request for Proposals (RFP) package. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with requirements set forth in the RFP by 5:00 PM local time, 2 April 2018. Any proposal received after the date and time specified in this RFP will not be considered and returned, unopened, to the Respondent. To confirm receipt, you may contact Jody Bieze at [email protected] or 208.446.1608. An optional Pre-Proposal meeting will be held on 2 March 2018 at 10:00AM PT in Conference Room 2 of the Kootenai County Administration Building located at 451 North Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814. . Every Respondent is invited to attend the Pre-Proposal meeting. Those wishing to attend should confirm their attendance to [email protected] by 1 March 2018. Those unable to attend the Pre-Proposal meeting may submit written questions to Jody Bieze at [email protected]. Kootenai County reserves the right to postpone answers to any questions raised during the Pre-Proposal meeting until a later date. Any oral explanations provided by Kootenai County during this meeting will not be binding upon Kootenai County until they are placed in written form by Kootenai County and given to all Respondents identified as having received a copy of the RFP. Respondents seeking a written response by Kootenai County to their questions at the Pre-Proposal meeting are requested to submit their questions in writing to Kootenai County. Attendance is encouraged by Kootenai County, but is not mandatory. Kootenai County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities and irregularities in the proposal submitting process, and to negotiate terms with the successful Respondent. This procurement will be funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and/or Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Respondents will be required to comply with all applicable ITD, FTA, State, and Local rules and regulations. An RFP package may be obtained from Jody Bieze at 208.446.1608 or electronically at [email protected]. Proposals shall be submitted to the Kootenai County Board of County Commissioners, ATTN: Jody Bieze, 451 North Government Way, 3rd Floor, PO Box 9000 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816-9000 and are to be marked: "RFP to Provide Management, Operations, and Maintenance of Paratransit and Demand Response Services for the Transit System." Alternative formats regarding this information will be produced for people with disabilities. Please call (208) 446.1616 (TTY '711') or e-mail [email protected]. CDA LEGAL 9112 FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Those 'freedom checks' might just be handcuffs

Questions and concerns about “Freedom Checks” flooded in last week. Is this a scam? In a word, no, but read on, Macduff*.

Diminishing the tech divide

By BRIAN WALKER

Post Falls celebrates the Trojan wrestlers

The Post Falls Trojans wrestling team won the 5A state title in Pocatello, and the school celebrated with a pep rally for their victorious champions.

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ON THE AGENDA: Your 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.

This fun is inescapable

COEUR d’ALENE — A squad of FBI special agents has exactly 60 minutes to defuse a "bomb."

School and Senior Lunches

Feb. 26 – March 2

La Niña seems to be weakening

The residents of North Idaho and surrounding regions continue to be in the middle of the “third” winter that should continue into early March. From last week’s column, our “first” winter came in early November and then the “second” one came in the middle of December.

Today's ghastly groaner

A man walks into the vet’s office holding a dog carrier.

Warrants

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

Singing Hills are alive in Post Falls

Those in search of affordable home options in central Post Falls should take a ride down Quail Run Boulevard. Splintering off the road, which is located just east of Idaho Street around 20th Avenue, you’ll find a mix of established neighborhoods and even some new construction.

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GUNS: Respect whole amendment

It’s time to look at the Second Amendment with fresh eyes. Read it as it is written: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Whatever the effect of our heavily armed civilians, we have nothing like a well-regulated militia.

Today's ghastly groaner

Today I hit a turkey with my car. It landed on my windshield, then went over my car onto the car behind me.

Perry second, Cardinals sixth at nationals

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — In an effort to try to make something happen in the 184-pound national championship match, North Idaho College sophomore Levi Perry swung for the fences.

GUNS: We've had enough

When is enough, enough? How many more kids have to die at school? How many more teachers and coaches have to die protecting our children? When is it time to talk about it? Politicians on TV say we can’t “politicize” these incidents. Really? If I had lost my child in a school shooting that could have been prevented, I’d damned straight want to “politicize” it!

'Badass' women open backyard brewery

A 100 percent woman-owned and brewed brewery, Badass Backyard Brewing opens a speakeasy-type tasting room next Saturday in Suite C at 317 E. Coeur d’Alene Ave.

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Rosemary Wills Cook, 80

Lake City falls to Boise in state 5A play-in game

GRANGEVILLE — This was no normal fifth-place team the Lake City Timberwolves drew for their state high school boys basketball play-in game Saturday at Grangeville High.

Driving to the finish line in Boise

Legislators address variety of issues at mid-session town hall

GUNS: Don't arm teachers

I am so impressed with the thinking and attitudes of the high school students I see reacting to the school-shooting problems that we’re faced with. What a refreshing thing to see such intelligence and “statesmanship” among our young people. There is hope for the nation.

Milestone Announcement

MILESTONE BIRTHDAY

GUNS: Listen to mom

Nicole Hockley, mother of Dillon Hockley, murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary, and co-founder of the Newtown Sandy Hook Promise, spoke to Donald Trump at the White House Wednesday saying, “This is not difficult. These deaths are preventable.” Mrs. Hockley shouldn’t have to appeal to elected officials to do something about these deaths. It’s more than disturbingly obtuse.

GUNS: Wrong question asked

As students walk out of school to demonstrate and protest the most recent school shooting, they all seem to be asking “How?” How did the shooter get the rifle? How did the shooter get into the school? How can we allow people to buy such weapons?

Community Thanks

SWIM: Coeur d’Alene Crossing keeps growing

Like a rock

POCATELLO — After sending 10 wrestlers to the finals of the state 5A wrestling tournament, Post Falls coach Pete Reardon turned to his coaches and asked a simple question.

Cardinal teams fall at Walla Walla

- MEN

Sharing the pain and the fear

Many of you reading this editorial will remember how we, as school kids, prepared for danger.

GUNS: Hold schools accountable

Given the frequency of school shootings it would seem that schools should have a higher degree of accountability in preventing people that are carrying metallic weapons from passing through their doors. Metal detector entryways is not a new high tech idea. Airports for one have been utilizing them for decades.

GUNS: Pursue common goal

Can we all take a deep breath and realize that we all want the same thing? We all want school shootings/violence to end! This is NOT about politics! This is about lives! IF…we are in agreement, can we move from the bottom line, and find a solution? I have met so many smart, loving parents in our area! We must start on the same page to achieve the goal!

Hard questions for our schools

Following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., which killed 17 students and staff, America has resumed its debate on the role guns should play in schools.

GUNS: One possible option

Let’s go back before the Iraq War:

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Sylvia Mercer

GUNS: NRA mission vs. myth

Bill Rutherford, I feel your grief and frustration in finding an answer to the shooting in Florida. I, like you, have similar backgrounds when it comes to guns. I grew up shooting and hunting. Guns were always there. However, I would never have thought of using one on another person unless it was for self-protection. But that was another time. One thing I do know that there was no fault of the gun. The gun is an inanimate object and its mechanism is designed to operate in a specific manner when the human being holding it activates it. Nothing more, nothing less.

Purpose, passion and football

I had the pleasure of attending the Super Bowl in my home state of Minnesota in February, and went to many of the parties and events leading up to the big game. One of my favorites is Taste of the NFL, which made its debut in 1992, when Minneapolis first hosted the Super Bowl.

GUNS: Consistency left out

According to the left, we should raise the age of eligibility to buy an AR-15 to 21. This is apparently a great idea; after all, 21 is the age required to buy a handgun from an FFL dealer. This would apparently keep us safe from minds that aren’t fully formed and are subject to impulsive decisions. However, we have to balance this line of thought with not only the Constitution of the United States, but also the left’s other stances on policy issues and to whom we should be listening.

The circle of life in the IML

Seems kinda weird.

Bernidene 'Berni' Dami, 88

Bernidene ‘Berni’ Dami, 88

NRA: Not Real Americans

If they were true Americans, they would not stonewall attempts by Real Americans to bring gun control to our country and stop the shootings in our schools and our communities. The NRA has twisted the Second Amendment to satisfy their own political and financial interests with total disregard for those who lost their lives. They all have blood on their hands.

GUNS: Follow Israel's lead

Our nation has heartbreakingly endured another school shooting. The debate rages trying to deal with these horrific attacks.

Zorn guest speaker at North Idaho Sports Banquet

COEUR d’ALENE — Former Seattle Seahawks great Jim Zorn will be the featured speaker at the 56th annual Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame and North Idaho Sports Banquet presented by Les Schwab on April 14 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn.

Lakeland settles for second

POCATELLO — So close.

Legals February 24, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) Case No. CV 18- 1132 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 Phyllis Lenore Vanairsdale Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Teresa Lynn Vanairsdale has been appointed Personal Representative 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 13 day of February, 2018 /S/ Katherine M. Coyle COYLE & WYTYCHAK ELDER LAW P.O. Box 1888 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-1888 Telephone (208) 765-3595 Facsimile: (208) 765-0515 Email: [email protected] ISB No. 7990 CDA LEGAL 9094 FEBRUARY 17, 24, MARCH 3, 2018

A slam dunk

RATHDRUM — The Genesis Prep boys basketball team is deeper, more talented and more experienced than last year’s team that rolled to the state 1A Division II championship.

Lights on; thanks, Doc

On Friday, Dr. Neil Nemec became the 50th elected official in Kootenai County to voluntarily share basic information about his personal finances.

Injury to child trial could be postponed

COEUR d’ALENE — The trial of a Post Falls couple who are also half-siblings, and who allegedly abused a 6-year-old boy by starving and beating him, could be postponed, according to a First District judge who said he would consider setting a new trial date.

Post Falls leads big after first day in 5A

POCATELLO — One team has put itself in a historic spot after the first day.

Judges needed for Northern Idaho Science and Engineering Fair

The Idaho STEM Action Center is seeking qualified judges for the second Northern Idaho Science and Engineering Fair next month.

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James Francis Smith, 88

Eberlein announces re-election bid for county commissioner

Kootenai County Commissioner Marc Eberlein is seeking re-election to the Board of County Commissioners for District 1.

Houser announces candidacy for Kootenai County assessor

Chief Deputy Assessor Rich Houser, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for Kootenai County assessor.

Timberlake on to state again in 3A

SPIRIT LAKE — Sophomore Jacob James made three 3-pointers and scored 19 points, and the host Timberake Tigers used a big third quarter to run away from the Bonners Ferry Badgers and earn a berth to the state 3A tournament next week at Meridian High with a 75-56 victory Friday night.

Today's ghastly groaner

A gal walks into a dress shop and asks to try on the outfit in the window.

Inside the new reality

By DEVIN WEEKS

Lake City Church to host women's conference

COEUR d’ALENE — Lake City Church is inviting women ages 16 and older to a one-day conference Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Candidate filing period starts Monday

COEUR d’ALENE — Monday is the start of the candidate filing period for the May 15 primary elections.

Booth trial date won't move

COEUR d’ALENE — A First District judge won’t move the trial date for the co-defendant in a Coeur d’Alene murder case.

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Ex-Coeur d’Alene boys coach

All she needs is two good wheels

By DEVIN WEEKS

Person-to-person digital etiquette

Our kids learn a lot about how to behave with other people by watching us. They see us listen instead of interrupt someone, smile at a cashier, embrace a friend. When we are often out in the social world with a cell phone in our hand, what are we teaching them about digital etiquette? For now, I am not talking about online interactions but rather person-to-person.

Beverly's remains the only AAA Four Diamond restaurant in Idaho

Beverly’s restaurant in The Coeur d’Alene Resort is the sole Idaho food establishment to appear on AAA’s exclusive list of four- and five-diamond restaurants, announced AAA.

Perry, Trujillo reach semis at nationals

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Things didn’t start out so well for North Idaho College at the NJCAA wrestling tournament on Friday.

From one president to another

Add Richard MacLennan to a crowd of baffled administrators.

Oh, those generations

RATHDRUM — The generation gap was a lively topic Friday at the Coeur d’Alene Economic Development Corporation’s Business Summit. The inaugural event hosted by North Idaho College’s Parker Technical Education Center brought together human resource experts and business owners to discuss the best ways to recruit, retain, and engage the right personnel.

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Adrian J. ‘Smokey’ Moses, 97

Athol project off the table

COEUR d'ALENE — A contentious Athol-area land-use battle that started three years ago has ended with the applications withdrawn.

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A contrast in visions of better America

I had to send The Press thanks as your editorial was an excellent foil to the nasty, “wrong side of the bed” folks in “Readers Write” of Wednesday, Feb. 21. Reminding the citizens that action to help the community at large through mentoring, outreach and accomplishing good was a white flag against the spite to the right of your editorial in “Readers Write.” To heal, build and make society better in small and large ways is the best response to the ugly vitriol that captures headlines and sows fear and hatred.

Movers and shakers

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation scholarships available

The North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation will be awarding eight scholarships, totaling $8,500, to area youth at its seventh annual Cowboy Ball on Friday, April 6.

Business is picking up on the court

’Tis the season for playoff basketball.

Firefighter Stairclimb fundraiser is March 3

Firefighters from the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department are stepping up their game — about 800 feet.

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Otto William Staack Jr.

Acting Governor Little appoints St. Maries City Council member to Idaho House vacancy

BOISE – Acting Governor Brad Little announced the appointment today of Margie Gannon of St. Maries to the Idaho House of Representatives seat vacated by the recent resignation of Plummer Democrat Paulette Jordan, who stepped down to campaign for her party’s gubernatorial nomination.

LISTEN: Consumer advocate in action

Bill Brooks catches another scammer in the act 

Legals February 23, 2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On June 11, 2018 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. located at 2157 N. Main St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 9 and 10, Block 7, Selby's Addition to Post Falls, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book E of Deeds at Page 613, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 313 East 14th Avenue, Post Falls, ID 83854, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by John Ashline and Melissa Ashline, a married couple, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of The United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture as Beneficiary, recorded February 25, 2009 as Instrument No. 2198255000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Make principal and interest payments as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $187,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.3750% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated February 25, 2009. Payments are in default for the months of July 2012 through and including December 2017 in the amount of $958.21 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement. The balance now due is: $204,168.62 in principal; $49,531.89 in interest; $12,622.36 in subsidy granted; and $11,056.99 in fees currently assessed and computed through January 9, 2018 with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $25.6609. In addition to the above, there is also due any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $216,790.98, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: February 8, 2018 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By: Erica Braun, Trust Officer Phone: (208) 947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. CDA LEGAL 9065 FEBRUARY 16, 23, MARCH 2, 9, 2018

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Betty Sue Hervey, 80

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FRIDAY

Rebuttal to sharia's roar

It is becoming increasingly fatiguing to read Sholeh Patrick’s unceasing glorification and defense of the Islamic religion. However, she remains a protected paid writer with no “opinion” caveat mark on her columns as is ascribed to the rest of us. This fact (non-opinionated marking) seems to be the Hagadone Corporation’s complicit allowance of its paper to be used as a propaganda tool for this infidel religion.

Red Hot Mamas seek like-minded fun-lovers

The Red Hot Mamas are revvin’ up to bring the party to Northwest events this year and are looking for vivacious, fun-loving women to join in their comedy presentations.

Cardinals have numbers to compete for hardware

The biggest difference in Austin Iorga staying home and advancing to the NJCAA tournament was just as simple as staying at the same weight.

Today's ghastly groaner

I noticed my neighbor kept leaving his house with his clothes covered in fuzz.

ABORTION: Senator must go

State Sen. Dan Foreman, in his recent outburst against his constituents, must have taken a page from Donald Trump’s playbook: When confronted by an opponent, be sure to respond illogically and loudly; and curse if you have to, to lend gravitas to your position. I’m asking the citizens of Moscow (Idaho) to make his first term his last one.

SCHOOLS: Disturbed by district

School District 271 finally used a little common sense to bring a property they own to its best use. I remember in the 1980s that Hayden Lake School was unaccredited, but we used it anyway and 30 years later it’s saving your bacon again.

Thrilling 'Black Panther' takes Marvel in bold direction

Rich with social commentary and a propulsive central conflict, Marvel’s “Black Panther” jolts the superhero genre with a much-needed change of pace. Though it still deploys the requisite fight sequences and CGI spectacles, the film thrives in its quieter moments, leaning on a deep bench of well-defined characters.

Arming teachers: Safe or insufferable?

The words sound truly awful, even creepy, when you actually mouth the sentence.

MEDIA: Answer these questions

In Steve Cameron’s two-part column on “Fake News,” he concentrated on the very correct concept that verification is important to detect Fake News. However, there is far more to Fake News than just verification. How and what the media chooses to cover may be even more important. What follows are several examples:

Post Falls High School Honor Roll

2017-18 Semester 1

A year of growth and recognition for Jordan Sales and Service

Jordan Sales and Service experienced signficant growth and earned awards in 2017.

NUKES: Who's responsible?

I get all the criticisms of President Trump. I really do. Some justified. Some true. Some not true.

DOGS: Problem is humans

Thanks for the article on dog flu. Coeur d’Alene loves dogs. I wonder if anyone can explain the thinking behind not picking up your dog’s bm’s?

Taylor resigns from Cd'A post

Coeur d’Alene’s deputy city administrator resigned Wednesday in the wake of an allegation that he was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs earlier this week in Rathdrum.

CODE: A lender's view

After reading Andy Smith’s Jan. 26 opinion piece, I feel he has a good handle on the issue. My own perspective is from a lending standpoint.

HAYDEN'S HEYDAY

COEUR d'ALENE — In baseball speak, Hayden Mayor Steve Griffitts hit for the cycle on the victories and challenges of growth during his State of the City address on Thursday.

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Today, Saturday

Heritage Health advocates for Medicaid dental bill

Heritage Health, the region’s largest primary care provider, weighed in Thursday on a bill intended to help about 30,000 of Idaho’s poorest residents receive preventive dental care.

TRUMP: Source of travail

I agree with Lee Gibson about “the oath.” Right now America’s greatest enemy is the Trump-Putin White House. I do hate liars, racists, bigots, women abusers, adulterers, and people who steal taxpayers’ money to make themselves and their families rich. So yeah, that would be Trump.

Local weather by the numbers

Sixty, four and six.

SHARIA: Better safe…

The purpose of the Islamic Movement in America — per their stated doctrine — is to wage Civilization Jihad until America becomes an Islamic State under sharia (Islamic Law).

EO: Breath of freedom

The Great State of Idaho is now not only the most beautiful state in the union but now it is the BRIGHTEST! Not only are we a “liberty first” state, we are now the state leading the way for other states to join with us in Repealing and Replacing Obamacare by IGNORING IT! By allowing for free markets and free citizens and families to choose the type of health care insurance they want.

SOLUTION: God and morals

Want to bring back “the good old days?” A more peaceful “focus on the family” life? A “safer” time in America?

Resort proposal will get 2nd hearing

COEUR d’ALENE — A Hayden-area proposal for a boutique hotel, camping sites and outdoor event amenities will get a second public hearing after an examiner recommended denial of the project.

Giving your two cents to the Legislature can be easy

COEUR d’ALENE ­­— Ever wanted to give state legislators a piece of your mind? This year you can do it in person without going all the way to Boise.

RSVP: Time to resuscitate

It is inconceivable to me that an organization providing so much to so many will come to a halt March 31. A program that has served North Idaho since 1971, with currently 559 caring volunteers, valued at 1.8 million community volunteer hours, has been literally blindsided by its hierarchy. I am referring to the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program under the umbrella of The Area Agency on Aging, Dan English, director, at North Idaho College.

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy Honor Roll

2017-18 Semester 1

Rosters announced for all-star games at NIC

The North Idaho College athletics department announced the rosters for the 15th annual Idaho Statewide High School All-Star basketball games, to be held on Saturday, March 24 at Rolly Williams Court.

POLITICS: Be a party pooper

The two-party system has failed AMERICA. It has given us Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Brannon announces re-election campaign

Republican Jim Brannon has announced his re-election campaign for the position of Kootenai County Clerk.

Student: Phones are our friends, not foes

Coeur d’Alene School Board,

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Lake City High School Honor Roll

2017-18 Semester 1

St. Maries finds its way to state

TROY — St. Maries coach Bryan Chase knew it wasn’t going to be easy.

Meditate on this for a while

In some corners, it was the least popular Press story in months.

Lake City's ship keeps sailing

COEUR d’ALENE — After enduring a tough stretch just past the midway point of their season, the Lake City Timberwolves are back to playing attacking, high-scoring basketball.

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Mary Ann Gyukin, 83

AVISTA: Look out below

Last November, two days before we cooked our Thanksgiving turkeys, Avista shareholders met and may have cooked our collective turkey. They voted to allow the Canadian firm Hydro One to purchase Avista.

Testting Urls

Investment in early childhood education reduces crime big time

Having served 8 years as Idaho Attorney General (1983-1990) and 12 years as a member of the Idaho Supreme Court (2005-2016), I have gained a good perspective on crime prevention. Idaho has a fairly effective system for detecting crime and prosecuting criminals. However, if crime can be prevented in the first place, both the cost to taxpayers and the toll on society are much, much lower. Crime prevention pays big time.

Legals February 22, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-18-910 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: FRANKE MELVIN LABARE Date of Death: 1/7/18 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 08 day of February, 2018. /S/: KRISTY LABARE, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. PO Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 Telephone: (208) 664-9228 Facsimile: (208) 664-5369 Email: [email protected] CDA LEGAL 9082 FEBRUARY 15, 22, MARCH 1, 2018

The right mix for a deep run

COEUR d’ALENE — A slick-passing team with loads of talent and experience, the Kellogg Wildcats are taking down plenty of ingredients to challenge for a state 3A boys basketball title.

The Gospel fueled Graham's life, say pastors

COEUR d’ALENE — Local pastors reflected on the legacy of America’s most prominent evangelist Wednesday.

How Reed answered the coaching call

Picture this:

'A stick and a string'

To be an archer takes a certain mindset.

Sex offense case still in limbo

Attorneys continue to negotiate a plea bargain for a Hayden man and repeat sex offender charged in Coeur d’Alene with one felony count of enticing a child.

Hey, kids: Let's have fun with phobias!

First rule today: Just chill and go with it.

Bowling scores

Sharia's roar is more like a whimper

Fear tends to make bad law, especially when it’s superfluous.

Today's ghastly groaner

My neighbor just bought two dogs and named them Rolex and Timex.

Many will call but few are chosen

Most of the consumer calls I field each week (sometimes 200 or more) aren’t published in this column. Why? That’s a fair question.

Food bank asking for community's help

COEUR d’ALENE — The Community Action Partnership Kootenai County Food Bank is starting to run low now that the holidays are over.

St. Maries runs past Grangeville

TROY — Jackson Pritchard scored 14 of his game-high 17 points in the first half as the top-seeded St. Maries Lumberjacks beat the No. 2 seed Grangeville Bulldogs 67-40 in Game 1 of a best-of-3 2A District 1-2 championship series on Thursday at Troy High.

Yoga for public agencies not a stretch

By BRIAN WALKER

Government is all about the people

“Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.”

Moscow too much for Lakeland

COEUR d’ALENE — Not even a fire-alarm delay of some 25 minutes could cool off the Moscow Bears on Wednesday night.

NORTHWEST NOTES: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

Whitworth names Shamion

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Ex-teacher gets short jail sentence

COEUR d’ALENE — A former Coeur d’Alene teacher who pleaded guilty to two counts of injury to a child will serve 10 days in jail despite an argument from his defense attorney that the jail term is not warranted, and it wasn’t included in the sentencing agreement.

Public comment period, open house set for Brebner Flat timber sale on St. Joe

Area residents who want to know more about a timber sale near Avery are invited to a Feb. 27 open house meeting in St. Maries.

Abandoned beasts plague local park

It began last Thursday when a concerned citizen posted a photo of a dog on the Athol Neighborhood Alerts and News Facebook group page.

Cardinals men, roll at Blue Mountain

- MEN

Local author night to feature Idaho Writers League

The Well-Read Moose Bookstore in Riverstone will host members of the Idaho Writers League North Idaho Chapter for their local author night at 6 p.m. on Friday. Members will present of “An Ounce of Truth- A Jewett House Anthology.” Contributing authors will read excerpts from the book, and books will be available for sale and signing.

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EllaRae MacDonald Nelson, 88

Cold enough for ya?

I tiptoed down to the living room and peered outside at the thermometer.

Legals February 21, 2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. located at 2157 N. Main St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 18, Block 7, Prairie Estates to Rathdrum, according to the plat recorded in Book G of Plats, Page 149, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 8221 W Arizona Street, Rathdrum, ID 83858, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by Pete Pedro Pesetti, an unmarried person, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of The United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture as Beneficiary, recorded October 29, 2013 as Instrument No. 2434573000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Make principal and interest payments as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $145,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.7500% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated October 29, 2013. Payments are in default for the months of January 2017 through and including December 2017 in the amount of $559.07 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement. The balance now due is: $136,407.95 in principal; $5,213.42 in interest; $7,180.72 in subsidy granted; and $3,018.42 in fees currently assessed and computed through January 4, 2018 with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $14.2392. In addition to the above, there is also due any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $143,588.67, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: January 23, 2018 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By: Erica Braun, Trust Officer Phone: 208-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. CDA LEGAL 8971 JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 2018

Veteran stuck during dock flap

By BRIAN WALKER

Ahlquist: Opponents are running scared

Although the Republican primary election is several months away, it’s starting to feel like April as far as the governor’s race is concerned.

PLEA: Do what you do best

An open letter to Congressman Labrador, Senator Risch and Senator Crapo,

SPORTS: Learning to lose

First of all, while I do sympathize with the Genesis Prep girls basketball team that lost the championship game of the state 1A Division II, what really struck me was that children these days are not taught how to lose. They appear devastated and are brought to tears and need to be coddled and consoled. What’s next, a “cuddle dog” at each game to help you with your hurt “feelings” if you lose?

COLUMN: Focus on writing

I read Steve Cameron’s column of February 16th in which he promotes “media literacy” and references a class at NIC in this subject. Instead of promoting having to be taught how to read a news story, how about some classes for the people writing them? Maybe we can start a curriculum at NIC as well as other learning institutions in which students are taught to gather information, independently verify facts, then present them in a coherent manner so as to leave the reader reliably well informed? We could call it “journalism.” That would work too, wouldn’t it? If we could somehow implement this “media literacy” could be called “reading.” It’s just crazy enough to work and at least worth a try.

Today's ghastly groaner

Why can’t you run in a campground?

STORY: A real inspiration

It was so inspiring to get my CDA Press on Saturday, Feb. 10, front and center are Hayden’s Ward Connerly and Janice Camarena, two awesome individuals. Mr. Ward and Mrs. Camarena get the honors of visiting our beloved president and finally speak to a real president instead of one for eight years who walked lock step with Kootenai County task force on gay relations and did nothing but divide this nation and alienated heterosexuals and god fearing Americans. The Democrats (Liberals) who voted for slavery but (oh good god) now endorse every slime that crawls out of the closet are probably crying, why, because the hypocrites haven’t called Mr. Ward a racist but god forbid I’m proud German so say what you want.

LABRADOR: Enemy of entitlement

It’s time to end the culture of entitlement now established in Idaho state government. Only a strong, independent-minded leader will be able to change current practices, and Raul Labrador is that leader.

We can fret and complain, or we can …

There’s so much wrong in the world, sometimes we just need to take a deep breath, exhale, and focus on matters we can influence, if not control.

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TRAILS: A route to health

We need to continue to provide funding for the trails for traveling and recreational needs. We can only increase American’s healthy lifestyle by providing the funds. Please keep this in your minds, members of Congress, when you are in Washington voting for budget cuts and special projects. We need this resource for all Americans to get back to good health with outdoor activities.

From Molokai with love

Cupids and questions...

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Norman Leonard Vantrease, 90

SOLUTION: Spiritual revival

The circular arguments about gun violence continue. Most folks focus on disarming citizens, but of course those determined to kill will always find knives, pressure cookers, trucks, hammers, sharp sticks, whatever wherever.

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Charlotte Snyder Anderton Warren

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Florence ‘Pearl’ Harwood

Stuff of champions

POST FALLS — With Coeur d’Alene concentrating early on shutting down Post Falls’ “Big 3,” it was up to somebody else to pick up the scoring slack until the Trojans could get their offense cranked up.

Pizza and politics

COEUR d’ALENE — The public is invited to a Democratic town hall meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Human Rights Education Institute.

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Karen Carlos

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Edna Marie Dawson, 85

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In reality, this survivor always a Scout at heart

Millionaire businessman and retired Air Force commander Terry Fossum spoke about how being a Boy Scout profoundly impacted his life.

HEADLINE: 'Nuff said

FBI too busy hating Trump to stop mass murder in Florida.

Carstensen shares financial disclosure

Even though they aren’t elected, some members of local urban renewal agency boards are stepping forward and voluntarily sharing their financial disclosures.

Northwest Boulevard hotel hopes to break ground soon

As several high-rise projects push skyward in Coeur d’Alene this year, a planned hotel project on Northwest Boulevard remains grounded.

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Peggie (Anderson) Frisbee

Lake City avoids elimination with rout

LEWISTON — They’ve fought for the fish.

Where kids' Olympic hopes begin

When everyone was hunkered down at home on Sunday, escaping the cold and ice, I joined Heidi Acuff, Theresa McHugh and Jeff Crandall at Frontier Ice Arena for the Lake City Figure Skating Funtastic Exhibition.

Basketball, bowling, gymnastics and more

RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION

Time to stop arguing and look for an agreement

This is a tough week for America. Children and teachers are dead. Whiteboards and desks, No. 2 pencils and glue sticks are splattered with the blood of children and the blood of the adults who teach them. Many more humans are traumatized and will never return to a classroom, carrying the pain of a soldier’s heart in a disorder called post-traumatic stress.

Let's hear it for the Bag Ladies

POST FALLS — Three days a week, early in the mornings, the Bag Ladies are hard at work packaging meals for disabled and homebound seniors.

A ton of heart and hardware

After the dust settled on the state high school girls basketball tournaments over the weekend at the Ford Idaho Center, it was pretty clear that those teams from the North did a great job representing this area.

Retired educators group seeks members

Bill Brooks, consumer advocate, will be the featured speaker at the February meeting of North Idaho Retired Educators.

Highway dirt to save Cd'A $1 million

Discarded highway dirt could turn into a windfall for the city of Coeur d‘Alene.

Search for Isenberg enters second week

The search for Larry Isenberg on Lake Coeur d’Alene is expected to resume today after the sonar efforts were delayed due to choppy water and the frigid weather icing up equipment.

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Tyler McCliment-Call

NIC announces Dean's List for fall semester 2017

Coeur d’Alene - North Idaho College recently announced its Dean’s List for fall semester 2017. Students eligible for the NIC Dean’s List must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and obtain a grade point average of 3.75 or above.

Replacement of Kingston Bridge east of CDA begins Feb. 26

COEUR D’ALENE — Work will begin Monday, Feb. 26 to replace the bridge over Interstate 90 near Kingston, 30 miles east of Coeur d’Alene. This is one of several projects throughout the north Idaho region aimed at extending the service lives of aging local bridges, benefitting the safety and mobility of drivers.

Kid Scoop 02-20

Legals February 20, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) Case No. CV-18-1130 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Michael Phillip Burton Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that April Larson has been appointed Personal Representative 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 8 day of February, 2018 /S/: Rebecca R. Eyman COYLE & WYTYCHAK ELDER LAW P.O. Box 1888 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-1888 Telephone (208) 765-3595 Facsimile: (208) 765-0515 Email: [email protected] CDA LEGAL 9063 FEBRUARY 13, 20, 27, 2018

Higdem named new Hayden Chamber director

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has hired Diane Higdem as its new executive director.

Champs share glory with fans at rally

While their classmates enjoyed a long Presidents’ Day weekend, the Post Falls girls basketball team spent Monday afternoon showing off the state championship trophy.

STEM education offers a brighter future

As I contemplated a column for National Engineers Week, Feb. 18-24, my thoughts turned not to the typical newspaper reader, but to their children and grandchildren: our future.

Peter Sage Tillotson, 81

Peter Sage Tillotson, 81

'Screenagers'

In today’s digital world, some parents struggle to manage their children’s use of smartphones, personal electronic devices and computers.

Lakeland turns up the heat, rallies past Sandpoint

COEUR d’ALENE — Lakeland hadn’t used the full-court press much during the season — in part because, as its coach admitted, the Hawks had usually been too far down for it to matter.

Avista gas to fuel growth

By BRIAN WALKER

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Dale L. Holst, 88

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Marjorie Edwards, 67

Timberlake, Kellogg advance to district title game

- 3A DISTRICT 1 TOURNAMENT

Today's ghastly groaner

A weasel walks into a bar.

Cd'A deputy city administrator arrested on suspicion of DUI

Coeur d’Alene’s deputy city administrator was jailed over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence and released on a $500 bond, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office’s booking log posted online Monday.

Cd'A Charter Academy announces National Merit Scholarship finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program has named five students from Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy as finalists for the scholarship competition this year. The program recognizes academically talented students from across the country.

Inland Northwest Milestones looks at Mission

COEUR d’ALENE — “The Sacred Heart Mission” — the oldest building in Idaho — and its role in the history of the region’s first people, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, will be the subject of the next Inland Northwest Milestones program Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave.

Post Falls to consider zone-change request

By BRIAN WALKER

Northern Lakes Fire Protection District announces annual awards

Northern Lakes Fire Protection District, protecting approximately 108 square miles, recently held its Annual Awards Banquet at the Coeur d’Alene Shriners Club in Hayden. Eighty-six members and guests gathered to celebrate the past year’s achievements and hard work done in its duties. Seeing over a 5 percent increase in call volume during 2017, Northern Lakes responded to 4,924 calls for service between its two Hayden and Rathdrum stations.

Coeur d'Alene High School Honor Roll

2017-18 Semester 1

Barbara C. Potter, 86

Barbara C. Potter, 86

WHY WAIT?

COEUR d’ALENE — The demand for Kootenai Health’s services has even outpaced the growing hospital’s expectations, fueling the need for a $12 million, 30,000-square-foot expansion two years earlier than expected.

Farr turns on the light

Teri Farr is the 48th local office holder to voluntarily provide a financial disclosure statement.

Legals February 19, 2018

N O T I C E O F L E T T I N G Sealed proposals will be received by the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION BOARD only at the office of the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, 3311 WEST STATE STREET, BOISE, IDAHO 83703, ATTN: CONTRACTING SERVICES until two o'clock p.m., on March 06, 2018, Idaho Federal Aid Project No. A012(311), in Kootenai County, Key No. 12311; for the work of traffic signal system installation at three intersections along and adjacent to I-90 Business Route, MP 4.577 to MP 4.921; STP-7605 Seltice Way Congestion Mitigation. [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: RESIDENT ENGINEER ***JUSTIN WUEST*** AT (208) 772-1218] Plans, specifications, form of contract, proposal forms, and other information may be obtained from the Idaho Transportation Department website at http://itd.idaho.gov/business/ In an effort to achieve ITD's DBE Annual Participation Goal (APG) of 8.3% utilization, ITD requires responder to utilize certified subcontractors and suppliers listed on its DBE Directory located at: https://itd.dbesystem.com/. For this project, it has been determined that there is a DBE availability of 3.0% or more. For more information regarding ITD's DBE Program please contact ITD Office of Civil Rights at [email protected] or call ITD DBE Coordinator Elizabeth Healas at (208) 334-8567. This contract requires full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects persons from being denied the benefits of or excluded from participation in programs or activities; or subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, Limited English Proficiency or economic status. The Contractor is encouraged to utilize the goods and services of disadvantaged firms in accomplishing the tasks or providing the services of this agreement, and to provide equal opportunity to all sub-bidders and suppliers. Dated February 2, 2018 BLAKE RINDLISBACHER, P.E., Engineering Services Division Administrator CDA LEGAL 9029 FEBRUARY 12, 19, 2018

Post Falls High girls basketball caravan rescheduled for today

POST FALLS — A caravan through town to honor the state champion Post Falls High School girls basketball team is scheduled for today, beginning at 1 p.m. from the Kootenai County Fire & Rescue station on Seltice Way.

Today's ghastly groaner

Whoever invented knock-knock jokes should get a no-bell prize.

Listen when these experts say 'no'

I had the opportunity to speak to a couple of senior citizen groups recently. These people, averaging over 70 years old, are some pretty sharp cookies. Each has decades of experience being a consumer. (Many of my really good weekly consumer tips about scams and frauds come from this age group.)

It's been a 'tale of three winters'

As predicted many weeks ago, snow returned to Coeur d’Alene and surrounding regions on Valentine’s Day. Cliff measured 6 inches at his station last Wednesday. It wasn’t a record, but it was close. The snowiest Valentine’s Day occurred in 1949 when 7 inches of snow fell.

Through the lens presented by Knudtsen Chevrolet Feb. 19, 2018

School and Senior Lunches

School menus

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.

Made with butter and love

COEUR d’ALENE — For people who love lutefisk, they'll be pleased to know the annual Lutefisk and Lefse dinner is this Saturday.

Hunter who killed moose out of season convicted

COEUR d'ALENE — A Mica Bay man accused of killing a moose out of season was convicted by a jury after a two-day trial earlier this month in Coeur d'Alene.

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

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St. Maries falls in 2A consolation title game

KUNA — The St. Maries Lumberjacks led at halftime, but managed just 18 second-half points in a 52-48 loss to the West Jefferson Panthers in the consolation championship game of the state 2A girls basketball tournament Saturday at Kuna High.

Virtual Reality CDA to open downtown

Whether you want to travel the world, create 3-D art or have a lightsaber duel, the possibilities are endless at Virtual Reality CDA. This new place opens Friday in the former Wiggett Antique Mall building at 115 S. Fourth St.

Timberlake turns up tempo, takes third in 3A

NAMPA — You can’t measure the heart of a champion by the color of the trophy.

COOKERS: Source of squirming

I love Bill Brooks’ consumer column, but I think he might have overlooked something regarding pressure cookers. The maggots had to come from somewhere and I am guessing they were not in the device, but in the steel cut Scottish oats. If that is true, people should know what they are eating.

Jaguars settle for second

NAMPA — It was nearly an wonderful day to be a Runnin’ Jaguar.

SCHOOL: Remember this, voters

I enjoyed Christina Linford’s letter about Coeur d’Alene School District 271. So what’s new? Any time the district has a need, they request a new levy and the “pigeons” vote it in wholeheartedly. We’ve been snowed before — like the school where the architect got the figures wrong and we had to pony up a second time, or where the district used money for something other than what it was “advertised” for. I wish I still had the article or remembered the schools involved in these incidences.

Vancouver Island's Ripple Rock explosion and other big blasts

Like a malevolent monster awaiting its next victim, Ripple Rock lay hidden just 9 feet below the surface of the Seymour Narrows between Vancouver Island and the Canadian mainland, the waters above swirling in dangerous eddies that over the years claimed 114 lives and sank or damaged more than 120 ships.

A sneak preview for Cd'A projects

COEUR d’ALENE — Before a midweek snowstorm temporarily shut down the projects, Coeur d’Alene residents got an early look at a series of building projects slated for the city this year.

Disclosures have updated home

Even in Republican-dominated North Idaho, you want to be blue if you’re an elected official.

Milestone Announcements

ANNIVERSARY

BATHROOMS: A gender bender

In a shocking policy announcement, Walgreens has now directed its stores to allow men full and unrestricted access to women’s restrooms in all of its 8,100 stores.

After the party, then what?

Junior is graduating preschool.

Community Thanks

BASKETBALL: Thanks to sponsors

PRAYER: God is not limited to a crisis

Last week, the despicable ladies of “The View” viciously mocked Vice President Pence for his religion, especially when he talks to God through prayer. Gus Nosworthy, an Olympic athlete who is openly an outspoken homosexual, also mocked the vice president because he will not embrace Mr. Nosworthy’s deviant lifestyle.

VOLUNTEERS: Downward spiral

In October 2016, 300 volunteers listened to the vice president of North Idaho College speak of the importance of the relationship of the RSVP Program to NIC. Now here we are 16 months later and unfortunately NIC is not renewing the grant. I do not fault NIC for this because the federal government has failed (once again) to increase the grants by not taking into account the increasing cost of utilities, rent and such.

A view from Canfield Corners

In all my years in North Idaho, Canfield Mountain has always been the visual representation of home.

Today's ghastly groaner

Two gentlemen were sitting on a park bench in Coeur d’Alene.

All in for No. 1

NAMPA — They took a gamble on going to Las Vegas to get better this season.

Trojans, Hawks, Tigers claim district titles

By ERIC PLUMMER

SHOOTING: Memo from the heart

The city of Parkland, Fla.

Meier leads Card women past CCS

- WOMEN

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No snow job from Post Falls

A few days ago, high school spring sports coaches in North Idaho had to be thinking, hey, maybe we can be outside when practices begin later this week, and not cooped up in a gym for days/weeks.

Legals February 17, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-17-9369 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: GLENN R. LUCAS, Date of Death: 11/26/17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 26th day of January, 2018. /S/: SHELLEY ROSSI, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. PO Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 CDA LEGAL 9016 FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 2018

Movers and shakers

Idaho, step up for Legal Aid

Idaho Legal Aid Services provides a legal lifeline to low income Idahoans with serious legal problems, including domestic violence, abuse and neglect of children, and elder abuse. It is Idaho’s largest nonprofit law firm, with offices located around the state. The dedicated work of Legal Aid is strongly supported by Idaho’s lawyers and judges.

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Karen Carlos

Today's ghastly groaner

A man walks into a bar and sits down.

No reason to wait for safety

I pen this as a member of our community, a father of an eighth-grader, former school board member and a businessman.

Getting up and going ... to the title game

NAMPA — First-year Genesis Prep coach Brandon Haas called timeout early in the first quarter, then gave his team a message.

Just not Timberlake's night

NAMPA — It was just one of those nights for the Timberlake Tigers.

Snowy start, but still a good time

Day one at the state girls basketball tournament wasn’t without its upsets, twists and turns on Thursday afternoon.

Berni Dami: Looking back with a smile

Underneath it all

By DEVIN WEEKS

Search on Lake Coeur d'Alene continues

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office’s sonar team continued to search on Friday for Larry Isenberg in Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Matheson to seek second term as county treasurer

Kootenai County Treasurer Steven D. Matheson has announced his bid for re-election.

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Sally Rust Mauser

Wind, rain & snow

By BRIAN WALKER

How to ID, overcome fake news

This is the last of a two-part series examining what you read and hear, how you process it — and why we all need to understand more about the flood of information coming our way in this age of technology.

Pipe dream a nightmare for this alleged thief

POST FALLS — A Post Falls man’s wide load had wide-reaching consequences.

Trojans get shot at Eagle, state title

NAMPA — All Tyler McCliment-Call had to do when she caught the ball in the final moments of Friday’s state 5A semifinal game was simple.

St. Maries bounces back

KUNA — When Kaci Haeg was whistled for a foul in the first quarter Thursday afternoon, St. Maries coach Jay Sines thought it was the first personal on the Lumberjacks junior post.

Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene to play for regional title

POST FALLS — One week after getting blown out by Post Falls by 30 points, the Lake City Timberwolves gave the Trojans all they could handle Friday night.

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A little short for St. Maries

KUNA — When they started to push on the gas, the St. Maries Lumberjacks took off in the second quarter to gain a 25-18 halftime lead.

Otter stepping back from higher ed CEO proposal

Gov. Butch Otter is essentially giving up on one of his legislative priorities for 2018: a higher education “CEO.”

Fiery semi rollover blocks I90

The westbound lanes of Interstate 90 were blocked for roughly two hours Friday afternoon after a semi rolled over and caught fire near milepost 18.2, east of Coeur d’Alene.

Wide load results in theft arrest, damaged vehicles

POST FALLS — A Post Falls man’s wide load, so wide that it damaged oncoming vehicles, resulted in a theft arrest in the Post Falls area on Thursday afternoon.

Legals February 16, 2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On June 11, 2018 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. located at 2157 N. Main St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 9 and 10, Block 7, Selby's Addition to Post Falls, according to the plat recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book E of Deeds at Page 613, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 313 East 14th Avenue, Post Falls, ID 83854, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by John Ashline and Melissa Ashline, a married couple, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of The United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture as Beneficiary, recorded February 25, 2009 as Instrument No. 2198255000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Make principal and interest payments as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $187,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.3750% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated February 25, 2009. Payments are in default for the months of July 2012 through and including December 2017 in the amount of $958.21 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement. The balance now due is: $204,168.62 in principal; $49,531.89 in interest; $12,622.36 in subsidy granted; and $11,056.99 in fees currently assessed and computed through January 9, 2018 with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $25.6609. In addition to the above, there is also due any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $216,790.98, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: February 8, 2018 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By: Erica Braun, Trust Officer Phone: (208) 947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. CDA LEGAL 9065 FEBRUARY 16, 23, MARCH 2, 9, 2018

USPS: An agency you trust

The U.S. Postal Service already provides many valuable services to the communities it serves in America provided by the Constitution.

By-the-numbers origin story? What a 'Stupid Gesture'

The origin story of a multi-platform media empire probably can’t be told in a 100-minute movie. In that respect, the Netflix original film, “A Futile and Stupid Gesture” lives up to its title, though it may still be worth your streaming time.

THE HURRICANE

By MATTHEW GWIN

CASA 'poster child' for accountability

I am writing to correct the statement that the CDA Press reported in their February 14 Editorial “Awakened by the ‘e’ word’s warning” stating: “In recent years, cases of massive theft have rocked the nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates, Kootenai County government and cities large and small, including Coeur d’Alene and Athol.”

U.S.: Seeing a cloudy future

Are we doomed as a country? Are we to follow in the steps and demise of great nations that have gone before us? Well, let’s look at it for a moment. We were founded 231 years ago by a group of mostly godly men who drafted a constitution that would stand the trials and tribulations of time — until now! There IS a shadow government inside and outside our present administration, planning to overthrow our duly-elected president — obstructing and resisting every action that he takes — rules of law and decency are gone — destroying him by hook or crook. And it’s OK with many of our fellow liberal Americans. Will they succeed? Who knows.

RECORDS

DIVORCES GRANTED

Jittery, but still good enough

NAMPA — Even with a nine-point lead at intermission, Timberlake High junior McKeeley Tonkin knew the score was a little too close for her comfort.

Isenberg search continues

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office’s sonar team continued to search on Thursday night for Larry Isenberg in Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Looking for a new leader

The Coeur d’Alene Symphony will present, as part of its year-long conductor search, its fourth artistic director candidate, Jorge Luis Uzcategui, who will conduct the winners of the symphony’s National Young Artist Competition.

Lesson learned

NAMPA — All those wins in the North Star League, 12 total in the regular season, and postseason.

County embracing transitional housing

COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County has gone from no zones for transitional housing with a conditional-use permit to four in a month.

PHOTO: Wrong way, movement

I thought the photo of #MeToo fashion show showing a woman chained to a man with a pig face was inappropriate. It appears the people responsible for the fashion show have their own agenda rather than coming up with solutions for workplace abuse.

Wine, Stein and Dine slated for March 3

A simple idea to help raise extra money for the Post Falls School District has evolved into a serious fundraiser that still has its roots in fun.

It's elementary: Cd'A schools solve problem

A., break a campaign promise or B., fail to uphold your fiduciary responsibilities.

CELLPHONES: Now hear this

Enough laws already.

Setting the record straight on Idaho science standards

Here are some of the headlines or comments I have seen or heard over the past several days:

A REAL LIFESAVER

COEUR d’ALENE — When his Coeur d’Alene teachers asked Justin Wearne what he planned to do with his life, he didn’t have a pat answer.

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Sharon L. Huffman, 79

The Record Sale returns to Spokane Valley

The Spokane Valley Event Center will be filled with audiophiles and movie lovers alike, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, for the Spokane Public Radio Record Sale. Hardcore collectors and curiosity seekers get in line early to get top picks from their favorite musician, music genre, or hard-to-find items.

Behold the fake news minefield

This is the first of a two-part series examining what you read and hear, how you process it — and why we all need to understand more about the flood of information coming our way in this age of technology.

'A call to action' on growth

By BRIAN WALKER

Attention legislators: Don't fail Idaho now

You may have seen the ad campaign “Don’t Fail Idaho,” suggesting we need to up our education game here in Idaho, currently ranked 48th in the nation. The slogan rings hollow given the Idaho House Education Committee’s 12-4 vote last week to dismantle science standards relating to global climate change, among other things, despite the fact that during six public hearings in 2017, 995 of 1,000 people who left feedback supported the proposed standards, according to the State Department of Education. The New York Times reported on Feb. 6 that “…only in Idaho has the state legislature stripped all mentions of human-caused climate change from statewide science guidelines...” Only in Idaho.

REBUTTAL: An oath reminder

Right on time old faithful spouts off a bunch of steaming spew. You guessed it: I’m referring to Dan Gressler.

Protect your pooch

By DEVIN WEEKS

Today's ghastly groaner

I just read a book about helium.

The power of 3

NAMPA — In an instant, it appeared gone.

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Lakeland clinches No. 2 seed to regionals

RATHDRUM — Junior center Josiah Haaland had 13 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots as the Lakeland Hawks routed the visiting Sandpoint Bulldogs 66-38 in the 4A Inland Empire League and regular season finale for both teams Thursday night at Hawk Court.

Vote for Best of 2018! Avondale Dental Group

Avondale Dental can now serve its patients better than before.

Legals February 15, 2018

STORAGE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Idaho Code 45-805 that on the 16th day of February 2018, at the hour of 11:00 A.M. at A Better Storage Solution LLC located at , 995 N. Boulder Ct., Post Falls, Idaho, a public auction shall be held for the purpose of selling any and all personal property located within: Unit 406 ; Holly Turrell. 1065 W. Sargent Loop, Worley Id 83876. MISC. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS and some tools. Unit #525 ; Gene Dugger, Suntree RV Park lot number 61, Post Falls, ID 83854. Misc. Household Items and tools. Unit #601 ; Teresa Horn, 9305 SW Maplewood Drive, Apt # R190, Tigard, OR 97223-6172. Misc items, Boat trailer, tow dolly, Bayliner Boat, Wagoneer 4 wheel drive J8a15nz0s28s8. Unit #201 ; Jada Raab, Post Falls, ID 83854. Misc items, Dryer, Refrigerator, shelving and tires. Unit #225: Shoshoni Dimberg, 6530 W Twin Echo Road, Rathdrum, ID 83858. Misc. Household items and some furniture. Unit #701; Will Haines, 1448 Watercress, Post FAlls, ID 83854. Misc. Tools, form boards and concrete laying equipment. To satisfy liens against these units and in favor of A BETTER STORAGE SOLUTION LLC, on said personal property as authorized by Idaho Code 45-805. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said lien is for unpaid rents, late fees, together with cost and fees for lien. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to the discharge of said sale. Units will be sold separately, on the same day of February 16th 2018. A Better Storage Solution LLC Dated this Day of February 3, 2018 CDA LEGAL 9031 FEBRUARY 8, 15, 2018

Missing boater search continues

By BRIAN WALKER

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Patrick ‘PJ’ Joseph Calligan, 20

RECORDS

LAWSUITS

North Idaho's parks generate $25 million for economy

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

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Cardinals fall at home to Big Bend

- MEN

It's a dog's life for 2018

Xin nian kuai-le (“sheen neeahn kwai luh”)!

Stronger family group's big goal

There’s a new resource website for North Idaho, and its aim is in its name.

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Mary Widmyer, 77

Art from the Heart

By DEVIN WEEKS

Today's ghastly groaner

I went to the liquor store Tuesday afternoon on my bicycle, bought a bottle of tequila and put it in the bicycle basket.

Under pressure, gross meals might emerge

One of the latest culinary fades is the use of pressure cookers. Fifty years ago, pressure cookers were replaced by microwave ovens. Now the circle is complete: The marrying of pressure cooking and computers has given rise to the electric, computerized pressure cooker, complete with touch screen controls and pre-programmed settings.

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Patricia Jean Mulligan

Make sure application prices are correct for moose, bighorns, mountain goat

By ROGER PHILLIPS

Holiday, holy day unite

By MATTHEW GWIN

Ironman 70.3 Cd'A ranks well among racers

The 2017 Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene race received high marks from athletes who competed in the event last June.

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Vanessa Shippy

Question is, do you feel safe?

Are crime statistics bad in Kootenai County?

Focused on themselves, not others

While they’ll determine the state champions in all six classifications on Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, a case could be made for the title game at the 3A level could come a little sooner than that.

The seeds of state hoops in Idaho

Ideally, you would like a tournament to be bracketed so the only way the top two teams would meet is in the finals.

TobyMac show to feature up-and-comers Finding Favour, Aaron Cole

Seven-time Grammy-winning Christian hip-hop artist TobyMac will perform Feb. 18 at the Spokane Arena, and he’s bringing along a versatile lineup of talent on his “Hits Deep Tour.”

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CLASS 5A

STEP TALK with Alexandra Mortensen

My husband and I got married seven months after we met. Prior to meeting each other, neither of us ever imagined that we’d get married to someone so quickly, but as they say—when you know, you know. At the time, we opted to purchase our first home together as a family of four and furnish it instead of taking a honeymoon.

JUDD JONES: Yearly Detox and Cleanse

Many people take the start of the New Year as an opportunity to do a total body cleanse. Detoxing may sound like a daunting challenge to some, but it is a simple process. The purpose of a yearly body cleanse is to detoxify the body and promote increased energy, prepare for weight loss or just give your liver and digestive tract a good cleaning.

A creative calling

There is a pile of bison skulls laying in Chase Halland’s Midtown studio.

Coeur d'Alene's 'City Within A City' - Part 2

Four students named National Merit finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program has named four students from Coeur d’Alene Public Schools as finalists for the scholarship competition this year. The program recognizes academically talented students from across the country.

Legals February 14, 2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. located at 2157 N. Main St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 18, Block 7, Prairie Estates to Rathdrum, according to the plat recorded in Book G of Plats, Page 149, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 8221 W Arizona Street, Rathdrum, ID 83858, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by Pete Pedro Pesetti, an unmarried person, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of The United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture as Beneficiary, recorded October 29, 2013 as Instrument No. 2434573000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Make principal and interest payments as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $145,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.7500% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated October 29, 2013. Payments are in default for the months of January 2017 through and including December 2017 in the amount of $559.07 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement. The balance now due is: $136,407.95 in principal; $5,213.42 in interest; $7,180.72 in subsidy granted; and $3,018.42 in fees currently assessed and computed through January 4, 2018 with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $14.2392. In addition to the above, there is also due any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $143,588.67, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: January 23, 2018 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By: Erica Braun, Trust Officer Phone: 208-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. CDA LEGAL 8971 JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 2018

Celebrate love every day, not just Feb. 14

My first Valentine was my dad, and throughout my life, he never failed to give a card or candy to his daughters. There were the pretty decorated Valentine shoe boxes in elementary school — where classmates had great fun exchanging heart candy and handmade cards.

Uh-oh: Snow

COEUR d'ALENE — Area tire store managers said some drivers were steered toward early spring fever with the full sun that shined as recently as Tuesday afternoon.

Today's ghastly groaner

What do you call a cow that just gave birth to a calf?

Legislation could reduce domestic violence

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

MOVIEPASS: Buyers, beware

My husband and I heard about MoviePass on “The Today Show” and thought it would be perfect for us given that we love to go to the movies and we’re retired. We signed up and were super excited to get started.

AG: NIC, Gizmo-CDA deal legal

Idaho’s attorney general has found an agreement between North Idaho College and Gizmo-CDA, a private business, does not violate the Idaho Constitution.

Close calls in the crosswalk

By BRIAN WALKER

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Lilly Kelley

The meaning of words

Leaving my hometown, I enlist in the United States Air Force. I work on B1-B (Bomber 1, Model B) airplanes. On these planes I also worked on SRAMs (short rang attack missiles) and ALCMs (air launch cruise missiles) in the IMF (integrated maintenance facility) of the WSA (weapons storage area). I enlist as an A1C (airman, first class) and quickly grow to the rank of SSGT (staff sergeant).

Pair held on felony drug possession charges

COEUR d’ALENE — A homeless, 22-year-old Coeur d’Alene man who had open sores on his stomach when he was arrested with methamphetamine and heroin will remain in jail on a $30,000 bond, according to reports.

A Valentine's trip down memory lane

Awakened by the 'e' word's warning

Innocent until proven guilty.

Basketball, bowling and more

BOWLING

Up for another challenge

Even after watching his team go 21-2 and advance to the state 5A tournament, seventh-year Post Falls coach Marc Allert still doesn’t think his team has played its best basketball of the season yet.

Carlson's 29 lead Lake City past Lakeland

RATHDRUM — James Carlson scored 21 of his game-high 29 points in the first half, leading the Lake City Timberwolves past the Lakeland Hawks 80-59 in a nonleague game at Hawk Court on Tuesday.

Galileo was right

Carrie: For the second year in a row, the Idaho House of Representatives Education Committee has altered the proposed science standards for public schools by removing some of the language linking human activity to global warming.

RECORDS

DIVORCES GRANTED

A Starr for the Tigers in all sports

Whether it has been basketball, soccer or softball, a Starr has been right in the middle of it for the past four years at Timberlake High.

POEM: My valentine

I adore you,

SCHOOL: Taxpayers betrayed

One year ago, voters put their trust in the Coeur d’Alene School District that the district would uphold the promises made in a $35.5 million levy/bond by overwhelmingly passing the measure.

McLain to seek seat on county commission

COEUR d’ALENE — Russell McLain plans to make another run for the Kootenai County Commission.

Have you snogged your lover today?

Let’s do this together.

Boater reported missing

By PRESS STAFF

RACISM: Ward's solution

How refreshing it was to read on the front page of Saturday’s Press about the Hayden couple, Ward Connerly and Janice Camarena, who will be traveling to attend a reception in honor of Black History Month and meeting with President Trump. Mr. Ward has advocated to drop the hyphens in naming Americans (as in African-American, or Asian-American, etc.), that tend to divide Americans, rather than unite us.

SCHOOL: Ignoring roots

Moving back to this area, I was filled with memories of seeing the places where I grew up. They have changed of course, and not for the better. At times, however, I took comfort in the paths my grandparents and great-grandparents helped build.

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Len McLean, 97

PLAY: Don't miss it

The play “Sweet Charity” at the Kroc Center is really worth your time. The show is great, cute story. The cast is excellent.

Winter storm warning

The National Weather Service of Spokane has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from February 14, 12:00 AM until February 14, 12:00 PM. Heavy snow is expected with predictions of 6-10” of snowfall in the Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden and Worley areas.

Idaho House panel introduces abortion bills

Two bills brought by an anti-abortion organization executive were introduced by an Idaho House panel Tuesday on a party-line voice vote.

Dive rescue team searching for missing boater

The Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue Team is searching Lake Coeur d’Alene near Powderhorn Bay for 68-year-old Larry D. Isenberg.

Scam targets sex offenders

The Idaho Central Sex Offender Registry, administered by the Idaho State Police, has been made aware of several attempted scams targeting registered sex offenders in at least one Idaho county and six Florida counties. One scam involves a caller posing as a law enforcement officer who tells the sex offender that they have missing or out-of-date registration information. The caller then threatens that, in order to avoid arrest for failure to register, the registrant must bring a gift/money card to a specified location (other than the registration office). The caller may provide a callback number with a voice mail message that sounds as if it belongs to the local law enforcement agency’s registration office. In another report, the caller says they are with the sheriff’s office and they have a warrant for being non-compliant. The scammer goes on to say that the only way to take care of it without being arrested is go to the store and get a money card and give them the card number over the phone.

Family minimum wage exemption passes Idaho House

The Idaho House passed a bill to exempt minors working for immediate family members from minimum wage laws in a 60-9 vote Tuesday.

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Legals February 13, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION At 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Budget Storage, 7700 N Franklin St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, household/miscellaneous goods stored by the following people will be sold at public sale to satisfy non-payment of storage fees: Cary Skelton, last known address: 8258 Nebraska Street, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858. Patricia Harris, last known address: 2338 North 15th Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814. One lot each. Cash Only. Sign-in begins at 12:30 PM. Sandy Phillips, Manager Budget Storage 7700 Franklin St Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 208-762-7700 CDA LEGAL 9020 FEBRUARY 6, 13, 2018

Skip the skins, Valentine

You don’t see such scenes in modern cartoons anymore, but those of us above a certain age may remember the images. Amorous caveman with big stick hits cavewoman — zonk — and drags his conquest to his cave, probably by the hair.

One Lakeside lives

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Eyes on the prize

Bayley Brennan knew at a young age what she wanted her destiny to be.

Post Falls duplex proposal draws concern

By BRIAN WALKER

Today's ghastly groaner

A guy is taking his girlfriend to the prom. He waits in the ticket line for a really long time but gets the tickets. He then goes to rent a limo. The limo rental line is really long but he eventually rents the limo. He goes to buy flowers. The line at the florist is really long, but eventually he gets the flowers. At the prom, his date asks him to go get some punch. He goes to the refreshment table, and there is no punchline.

Nonini offers finance glance

State Sen. Bob Nonini turned the light on.

Housing nonprofit, leader part ways

By BRIAN WALKER

Bill would ban companies boycotting Israel

Idaho may become the next state to prohibit doing business with companies boycotting Israel.

Personal information on some commercial truckers potentially exposed at ITD

BOISE – A hack of two email accounts at the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) potentially exposed the personal information of commercial truckers whose rigs are registered in Idaho, including Social Security and credit card numbers, according to an ITD press release.

Legals February 12, 2018

SUMMARY OF COEUR D'ALENE ORDINANCE NO. 3598 V-18-1, LEE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION The City of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, hereby gives notice of the adoption of Coeur d'Alene Ordinance No. 3598, vacating a portion of Lee Court right-of-way. Such right-of-way is more particularly described as follows: Exhibits "A & B" are on file in the City Clerk's Office The ordinance further provides that the ordinance shall be effective upon publication of this summary. The full text of the summarized Ordinance No. 3598 is available at Coeur d'Alene City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, in the office of the City Clerk. Renata McLeod, City Clerk CDA LEGAL 9053 FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Drought becoming a concern across parts of the U.S. and Canada

Officially, we’re more than halfway through the winter season, and many are hearing that the “winter is about over.” We’re coming into the middle of February, and Cliff and I keep saying that it’s not the right time to take off those snow tires. We’ve had several periods of snowless weather over the last few months, but climatology tells us that warm periods in the winter months are sometimes followed by cold and snowy ones. That happened in February of 2015, when record warmth was followed by 6 inches of snow.

Roses that last forever

COEUR d’ALENE — Fold. Cut. Curl. Glue. Repeat.

ON THE AGENDA: Your 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.

Cd'A man dies in Huetter Road wreck

A 20-year-old Coeur d'Alene man died early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash following a short pursuit by a Kootenai County sheriff's deputy.

Today's ghastly groaner

Why did the can crusher quit his job?

A father's loving lampoon

For most teenagers, the mere thought of their parents interacting with them on social media borders on nightmarish.

Warrants

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

School and Senior Lunches

School menus

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Walker, Trujillo win district titles

OREGON CITY, Ore. — Esco Walker (125 pounds) and Damian Trujillo (285) each won titles as North Idaho College finished second at the West District wrestling championships Sunday at Clackamas Community College.

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MONDAY, Feb. 12

Coeur d'Alene's 'City Within A City'

Here's your state payroll, suckers

So you thought Gov. Clement Leroy Otter cashed fat paychecks, did you?

Mountain men, muskets and more

By DEVIN WEEKS

You get to decide Best of North Idaho

The polls are now open.

EVANGELICALS: Forgiven, not perfect

Daniel Gressler, your letter on the Opinion page last Sunday was shameful! None of us are perfect — are you? What have you done in your life that is not “normal?” Hypocrite evangelicals? We are all hypocrites. We say one thing and do another, but “us hypocrite evangelicals” are forgiven by God when we acknowledge our wrongs. It’s as simple as that, and it’s so simple that many people don’t believe it. But God is not a liar and will never be. Give Him a try; you won’t be sorry.

Today's ghastly groaner

Premium builds at Dover Meadows

A good first impression can make a big difference.

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Raymond Richard Rudd, 90

Petrino still on a mission at Idaho

Five years ago, Paul Petrino arrived in Moscow with designs on turning the Idaho Vandals into a consistently competitive football program at the FBS level.

North Idaho Christian wins third straight Mountain Christian League tourney title

PULLMAN — Garrett White had 21 points and 10 rebounds, leading North Idaho Christian to a 55-27 win over The Oaks of Spokane Valley in the championship game of the Mountain Christian League tournament, the program’s third straight conference tournament title.

St. Maries battles back, earns state 2A tourney berth

GENESEE — You can forget that slip up from Wednesday night now.

Meet the people behind Kootenai Foundation's success

The Kootenai Health Foundation is overseen by a board of directors comprised of 13 leaders from throughout the community. They are elected by fellow board members. [This is as opposed to the Kootenai Health Board of Trustees that oversees the management of the hospital and is elected by the citizens of this area.]

Street smarts for the boardroom

I’m back with another installment of street smarts, those skills that go beyond what is taught in school — the lessons we learn by experience and practice. Never underestimate the value and importance of “extracurricular” education.

LDS News

Newly Called Missionary

IDAHO: Newton DOA

Regarding Marc Stewart’s article on the Idaho House vote to exclude Newton’s Laws of Motion and climate change effects on our planet, I politely call for the BS alarm. Reps: Amador, Mendive and Cheatham have done a disservice to our teachers and our children. It did make The New York Times though, not that it was a good thing.

BRAKES: Proper, improper uses

In regard to the Feb. 2 local section of Coeur d’Alene Press about the use of Jake brakes in Coeur d’Alene. I feel like I’m some sort of an expert on this subject. I have more than 4 million miles accident free and was driving before Jake brakes were heard of.

SEARS: Honors service contracts

At Sears, our top priority is the satisfaction of our customers. It’s important that our current and future customers understand that certain claims made about Sears’ business by the Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Press and Bill Brooks in its front-page story from Feb. 5 were false, misleading and damaging.

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Times PST

MEMO: In a word, slime

The Baron Von Muchausen proclamation, also known as the Nunes Fantasy Island memo, is now available for fiction shelves of our public libraries. This bog monster of Trump nationalistic fascism is crawling itself from the dismal swamp of never-never land. Congressional Republican bootlickers are lining up at the Trump shoe closet for photo ops. Reynard the Fox politicians are ripping the throats out of the FBI guardians of America. This brain-eating propaganda slimes itself forward with support of Trump/tea party/congressional Republicans/Breitbart/Fox News and spews a false narrative and misleading info.

Symons notches 100th win as Cards coach

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ITD: Ounce of prevention

The Idaho Transportation Department is committed to providing the best possible transportation system for the public. During the transition from winter to spring, ensuring mobility involves implementing spring breakup restrictions on Idaho Highway 3, 53, 97 and others.

GRADUATES GALORE

The Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Lakeland school districts all beat the state average for high school graduation rates last year.

Milestone Announcements

EDUCATION

CON-CON: It's a con, alright

It looks like here we go again in the Legislature. I was so pleased that the Legislature rejected the Constitutional Convention last year; but some have not taken no for an answer. I had hoped Idaho would lead the way to rejection of what is, in my opinion, a Con-Con con; an opinion shared by other people much more expert on the U.S. Constitution article 5 than I am.

Playground equipment offered in Post Falls

Residential swing sets, commercial playgrounds, trampoline sets and basketball hoops are offered at Intermountain Playground Co. With a huge example visible from I-90 off the Pleasantview Exit, the company is in the north end of Pleasantview Business Center at 3920 W. Fifth Ave., west of Post Falls.

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Cheyrel Alaina Stevenson, 71

PHONES: Teach your children

On Feb. 9, The Press published a letter to the editor wherein the writer complained of double standards. His assertion was that students were being punished by restricting access to their phones while in class, while the teacher or other administrator had no such restriction.

Robbery at Mountain West Bank

COEUR d’ALENE — Police are searching for a male suspect that robbed Mountain West Bank at 1715 W. Kathleen Ave. just before 1 p.m. Saturday.

Legals February 10, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-17-9369 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: GLENN R. LUCAS, Date of Death: 11/26/17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 26th day of January, 2018. /S/: SHELLEY ROSSI, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. PO Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 CDA LEGAL 9016 FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 2018

Today's ghastly groaner

Three buddies die in a car crash and go to heaven, to an orientation.

Don't worry, it might be a bad dream

At first glance, some Seattle Seahawk fans might have believed that they were having a nightmare.

Let the Mardi Gras revelry begin

By DEVIN WEEKS

Spirit Lake moves toward sewer bond

By BRIAN WALKER

A case for female leadership

Please stick with me through some numbers today, just so we can get to a pretty important thought.

Eat pasta, help students in need

COEUR d’ALENE — Fernan STEM Academy is hosting its inaugural STEMghetti Dinner and Auction at 6 this evening in the Coeur d'Alene Eagles lodge.

RECORDS

SENTENCINGS

Murder case plea entered

COEUR d’ALENE — A man accused of killing his girlfriend by giving her the drugs she used to overdose chose to not enter a plea Friday to charges of second-degree murder and drug delivery.

Post Falls boys finish 6-0 slate in 5A IEL

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Back for more

SPIRIT LAKE — They’ve been playing for this moment since last year’s state 1A Division II girls basketball tournament.

Date with the president

HAYDEN — Ward Connerly would like to dropkick "the hyphen."

Blake's block saves Vandals' win over EWU

MOSCOW — Nate Sherwood scored 23 points, and former North Idaho College standout Brayon Blake blocked a shot at the buzzer to give Idaho a 66-64 victory over Eastern Washington on Friday night before 3,192 at Cowan Spectrum.

Gookin makes bid to be the next Kootenai County Clerk

COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene City councilman Dan Gookin announced he is seeking election to the office of Kootenai County Clerk.

Idaho House passes $200 million tax-cut bill

The Idaho House passed a $200 million tax cut bill on a party line vote last Tuesday.

Senate panel passes STEM diploma bill

The Idaho Senate Education Committee passed Thursday a bill to recognize students excelling in STEM disciplines with a special diploma.

Bill to remove senior math requirement passes Senate panel

A Senate panel passed a bill last that would remove the requirement that Idaho high school students take a math class during their senior year.

House panel introduces pet-friendly license plate bill

An Idaho House panel introduced a bill on Thursday to create pet friendly license plates.

Concealed carry expansion bill introduced

An Idaho Senate panel introduced a bill Friday that would expand permitless concealed carry of guns to non-Idaho residents.

'Liberty legislators' unveil counter tax cut, victim rights, healthcare proposals

A group of Idaho House legislators, the “liberty legislators,” held a press conference Friday announcing their counter-legislation to Gov. Butch Otter’s $200 million tax-cut and the Idaho Health Care Plan.

School Board chairman addresses Pachyderm Club

Snowmobiles, electric bikes discussed by Transportation and Defense Committee

Electric bicycles and license and registration fees were the topics of the Idaho House Transportation and Defense Committee Feb. 6.

Accessible birth control

A bill introduced by an Idaho Senate panel would make birth control more accessible for women in the state.

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Bill would make using cell phones while driving in Idaho illegal

Texting and driving is already illegal in Idaho, and a newly introduced bill would ban cell phone use altogether for drivers, with few exceptions.

Community rallies for CDAide fundraiser

CDAide held its first official fundraiser and introduction to the Kootenai County community on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops.

Elks honor and appreciate those who serve

Elks Lodge No. 1254 recently hosted a dinner for recipients of the annual Idaho State Police Service and Appreciation Awards, where award winners were treated to a nice steak dinner. Community pastor Bobby Carmody was presented with a $500 grant in support of Heart of the City Church’s first responders room where first responders can go for a break while on duty. Pictured, left to right: Committee chair Debbie Nadrchal, Capt. John Kempf, officer of the year Det. Will Adams, employee of the year Natalie Allred, supervisor of the year Sgt. Justin Klitch, citizen of the year Foy DeMoss, Maj. Bill Gardner and Lodge Exalted Ruler Pat Braden. (Courtesy photo)

NIC hosts high school regional Skills USA welding competition

A total of 45 high school students from Kootenai Technical Education Campus, Lakeland High School and Sandpoint High School participated in the regional Skills USA welding competition hosted by North Idaho College Feb. 2.

Community Library Network offers workshops, support for writers

Jack is back with three Saturday writing workshops at Community Library Network locations at Post Falls, Hayden, and Spirit Lake. Regardless of where authors are in the writing process, Jack Castle can help get the finished product into the hands of readers. He is a prolific writer with six titles published and more on the way. His first novel, Europa Journal, became #1 on the Amazon bestseller list.

Volunteer tutors needed for NIC Adult Education

Volunteers are needed to assist students in basic skill building for reading, writing, and math at the North Idaho College’s Adult Education Center as tutors.

The Vietnam of today is not your grandpa's Vietnam

It is hard to believe how much Vietnam has changed in the last 50 years. Tay Ninh Province, where I served, is hardly recognizable. Located northwest of Saigon, the province borders Cambodia on the north, the west and much of the south. The province was a main terminus of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Fifty years ago, the northern part of the province was uninhabited jungle and dangerous territory. That area is now developed with residences, shops, restaurants, and farms, as well as a national park. Tay Ninh City, a former backwater, has turned into a real city.

Legals February 9, 2018

INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT COLLECTION SYSTEM RADIO/SCADA UPGRADE Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Coeur d'Alene, 710 E. Mullan Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, at the office of the City Clerk on or before 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, March 1, 2018 for work on the City of Coeur d'Alene Sewerage Collection System consisting of the following: Removal, installation and pro gramming of new programmable logic controllers (PLC) and radio telemetry system at eleven (11) existing sewer lift stations and one (1) headquarter (HQ) site throughout the City of Coeur d'Alene. Bids will be opened in Conference Room 5 of City Hall and read aloud at said time and date. Anyone may attend. Bid forms, instruction to bidders, specifications, drawings and contract forms may be obtained electronically from: Ms. Kelly Setters, Deputy City Clerk, [email protected], (208) 769-2229. All bids shall be presented or otherwise delivered to the City Clerk in a sealed envelope marked on the outside "Collection System Radio/ SCADA Upgrade BID" before 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, March 1, 2018. All bids shall contain one of the following forms of bidder's security in the amount of 5% of the bid amount: a) Cashier's Check made payable to the City, b) Certified Check made payable to the City, c) bid bond executed by a qualified Idaho Surety Company, made payable to the City. Bids will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (60) days after the bid opening. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates will not be applicable to this project. The City, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.252, 42 US. C.§§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Dated: February 1, 2018 Renata McLeod, City Clerk CDA LEGAL 9024 FEBRUARY 9, 16, 2018

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Vandal Hall of Fame

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

Webb first NIC player to see NBA minutes

Former North Idaho College basketball player James Webb III became the first Cardinal player to play in the NBA with his debut with the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 27 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Real estate ripples

COEUR d’ALENE — It seems only fitting that areas in and around the Lake City are expected to continue to enjoy the ripple effects of the real estate market this year.

Lake City falters late, sees season end

COEUR d’ALENE — For 24 of the 32 minutes in Thursday’s 5A Region 1 girls basketball second-place game, Lake City did just enough to distance itself.

Financial disclosure has two more champions

Ron Edinger and Steve Roberge are doing their part to promote transparency despite an Idaho House committee’s refusal to require elected officials to publicly list their financial interests. Idaho and Michigan are the only states that do not require this minimal disclosure.

Facts that surprise and Sting

It’s a tough one.

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FRIDAY

Keeping the beat

In real life, saving lives doesn't happen as easily as it does on TV.

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Robert Neil Irving, 93

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Dorothy Louis Smith, 87

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Susan M. Sullivan, 65

'Cloverfield,' Netflix's messy Super Bowl surprise

In its continuing effort to control the entertainment universe, Netflix unleashed one of its biggest acquisitions mere hours after a Super Bowl commercial officially announced its existence.

RSVP: Keep 'phenomenal' going

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is a “phenomenal program,” states Chris Martin, VP of Finance and Business Affairs at North Idaho College, but “stopped making fiscal sense.” Really? A program that has been serving North Idaho communities since 1971 and recognized for its economic value of volunteer hours: $1,875,263.20. For every $1 in funding, the community receives $27.89 in services (stats as of 2016); all while being funded at 2011 levels following a 20 percent cut. This is no longer a viable service for our community? As of April 1, 2016, there were 559 volunteers.

'Steel Magnolias': A tale of heart, heartbreak and humor

The bonds of friendship and the strength of women will take center stage in Lake City Playhouse’s production of “Steel Magnolias.”

Phone policy: Something to call home about

Coeur d’Alene School District is giving its new top executive a bit of a welcoming gift: A rational cellphone plan.

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Dorothy Deal Kenney, 93

Timberlake repeats as IML wrestling champs

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Timber sale proposed in St. Joe National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service is accepting public comments for timber sales set on an 11,000-acre watershed south of Avery in the St. Joe National Forest.

WARRANTIES: Value questioned

Enjoyed Bill Brooks’ column in Monday’s Press. Sorry about the frustration that he’s gone through with Sears and their servicing. We recently spent months trying to get a GE range repaired as that company also has very poor customer support. Finally found a really good independent repair guy who we will use when necessary. But the GE folks were worthless.

THREATS: Media atop list

Who is the biggest threat?

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Frank Harris, 72

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Ryan Chad Stebbins, 26

SELTICE: Lookin' good

I want to applaud the city of Coeur d’Alene, ignite cda, Welch-Comer Engineering and T. LaRiviere Equipment and Excavation Inc. for the great job they are doing on Seltice Way. I saw the contractor racing against the on-coming winter last year to get the lanes in both directions opened and usable. There is still some work that will occur as soon as the weather allows and once it is done, it will be a huge improvement over the old road.

PARKING: Downtown dilemma

I work in downtown Coeur d’Alene. If I leave my place of employment and pick up a child from school, take my kid home, then return to work and park in a totally different parking space, I should not get a parking ticket. Maybe that’s just my opinion.

Sexual harassment a serious issue

A Letter to Mr. Cameron:

Governor to honor All-Idaho Academic team

Members of North Idaho College’s Phi Theta Kappa club have been tapped to be a part of the newly formed All-Idaho Academic Team, which will be recognized by Gov. Butch Otter.

'Silence is Not an Option' features original artwork by NIC faculty

North Idaho College faculty will showcase their artwork during the “Silence Is Not An Option” exhibit Feb. 13 through March 25 in the Boswell Corner Gallery.

Today's ghastly groaner

What did the mother buffalo say to her baby boy when she sent him off to school?

SCHOOL: Reminder on roles

According to The Press (Wednesday, Feb. 7), Rep. Don Cheatham, R-Post Falls, has introduced a bill in the Idaho Legislature allowing students to have an excused absence from school to play taps at a military funeral.

PHONES: Rules for all

In response to the recent school board decision on cellphone use in our schools. I am wondering if this decision will affect the teachers’ use of cellphones as well? I ask this as I have children in both middle school and high school. They tell me that some of their teachers are using cellphones just as much, if not more, than the kids as they already should not have them in class. I also wonder if this will pertain to the officials making these decisions as well? I presume that many of the other school administrators are on their cellphones at inappropriate times as well; in meetings, at lunches, pretty much during their entire work day.

Former police chief's lawsuit against Home Depot dismissed

COEUR d'ALENE — The lawsuit of an embattled former Idaho police chief who sued Home Depot after falling from a shelf in his garage was dismissed this week in U.S. District Court in Coeur d'Alene.

Building Permits

City of Coeur d’Alene

Summit will help businesses recruit and retain employees

Business Summit 2018 isn’t for everyone.

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Vandal Boosters are hosting a national letter of intent signing day celebration tonight at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Remote testimony sessions canceled

Testifying before the Idaho Legislature via video conference will have to wait. No one registered for today’s House Education hearings, meaning the remote sessions have been canceled, said North Idaho College executive assistant Mindy Patterson.

IDFG plans public meetings to set rules, establish fishery goals for region

Ling cod, or burbot, once a Kootenai River fishery staple, could return to the list of fish targeted by anglers if the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission opts to adopt a burbot fishery as part of an upcoming fishery management plan.

Runaway once again

COEUR d'ALENE — Once senior Lilly Kelley found her range, so did the Timberlake Tigers on Wednesday night at North Idaho College.

RECORDS

DIVORCES GRANTED

Cd'A Casino strategy is on the money

There’s simply no way Americans are doing less gambling these days.

Sometimes, that Apple really is rotten, folks

This is a complicated one; that’s what makes it so dangerous.

Stressed? Don't take it seriously

Gifted with a wise and life-embracing mother-in-law who turned 90 last week, I asked mine her secret to a long and satisfying life.

Post Falls tops Lakeland in battle of mat powers

POST FALLS — 5A Post Falls picked up pins in seven weight classes to beat 4A Lakeland 57-12 in a dual on Wednesday on senior night at The Arena.

Friends and foes of Sears assault Bill's eyes, ears

We have a GREAT consumer community here. By the end of the day Monday, I had received more than 30 calls from consumers telling me about their experiences with Sears warranty services, some very good, and some very bad. Many consumers who were happy with Sears provided me with various telephone contact numbers that they had found helpful. In no particular order, here are some of the more popular numbers: 509-260-3588, 800-469-4663, 877-496-8746, 559-490-7570, 208-512-9898, (HOME) 4-MY Home®.

Water tower to get pricey paint job

COEUR d’ALENE — Despite its size and capacity, it has no nickname.

Today's ghastly groaner

There once was a king who lived in an all-glass palace. He was informed by his minions that his enemy, a king in a neighboring empire was sending troops to steal his solid gold throne, of which he treasured above all his riches.

Spirit Lake rallies for Cathy

SPIRIT LAKE — Catherine Graf has done her part to make Spirit Lake a better place.

Jake brakes, as Idaho as a switchback mountain road

Jacobs brakes are used to slow the engine of a diesel tractor trailer loaded with logs, or rock, or cattle when it needs to be slowed without using the air brakes, which require a precious commodity that can run out at harrowing times and leave a truck spinning its wheels.

Another hoops episode of 'Beat the Clock'

Tony Hanna is the latest coach to come out in favor of adding a shot clock to high school boys basketball in Idaho.

Access Yes! Could benefit from legislation

If it becomes law, a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would help Idaho hunters, anglers and landowners with a funding source to open private property to sportsmen and women.

Many of this year's Coeur d'Alene Vikings to play college football

As many as 15 former Coeur d’Alene High football players could be on rosters of college football teams next fall, following the three-day early signing period in December and Wednesday’s first day of the regular signing period.

Science standards changed

Science, education and politics collided Wednesday in Boise as lawmakers removed materials from proposed science standards for public schools.

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Vanessa Shippy

KNITTED KNOCKERS

Reconstructive surgery isn't always an option for women who have lost their breasts to cancer or other life-altering conditions.

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Sherry Lynn Zeller, 38

St. Maries stumbles in opener of finals series

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Cardinal women pick up key conference win at Columbia Basin

- WOMEN

Obesity and sleep apnea link

Endometriosis: What you need to know

How chiropractic can benefit the workplace

Wine flaws: How to detect them and what to do then

Tips for hips (and other joints too!)

Test Url

Paulette Jordan steps down to focus on governor's race

Rep. Paulette Jordan announced Wednesday she is officially stepping down from her District 5 legislative seat to concentrate on running for governor full-time.

Legals February 7, 2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. located at 2157 N. Main St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 18, Block 7, Prairie Estates to Rathdrum, according to the plat recorded in Book G of Plats, Page 149, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 8221 W Arizona Street, Rathdrum, ID 83858, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by Pete Pedro Pesetti, an unmarried person, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of The United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture as Beneficiary, recorded October 29, 2013 as Instrument No. 2434573000, Mortgage records of Kootenai County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Make principal and interest payments as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $145,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.7500% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated October 29, 2013. Payments are in default for the months of January 2017 through and including December 2017 in the amount of $559.07 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement. The balance now due is: $136,407.95 in principal; $5,213.42 in interest; $7,180.72 in subsidy granted; and $3,018.42 in fees currently assessed and computed through January 4, 2018 with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $14.2392. In addition to the above, there is also due any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $143,588.67, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: January 23, 2018 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By: Erica Braun, Trust Officer Phone: 208-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. CDA LEGAL 8971 JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 2018

On (fairly) firm financial ground

Surely, most Idahoans retain a vivid memory of the recession that crippled the nation just a decade ago.

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Willard ‘Wid’ Bruce Stewart, 79

Bowling, gymnastics, basketball and more

BOWLING

Heed warning of this crash survivor

The young man stood on the southwest corner of Prairie Avenue and Atlas Road just after 6 p.m. Saturday, watching his mashed Subaru being pulled onto a tow-truck trailer. He was shaking slightly but insisted he was OK, though his car most certainly was not. He said nobody was seriously injured in what looked like a horrific crash of the Subaru and a Jeep that failed to yield, which seemed a miracle judging by the damage to both vehicles.

RR safety features finally arrive

Upgrades installed at Post Falls crossings, more planned in Athol

Important decisions and natural therapy

Some days are diamonds, some days are stones, I think internally as a typically awesome day turns quickly into a disaster.

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Maureen ‘Reen’ Frances Manion, 65

TRUMP: On road to ruin

Periodically, I have become somewhat impatient with the stodginess of our government, especially the presidency. When Donald Trump started to challenge some presidential behaviors I actually thought it could be a breath of fresh air.

HEALTH CARE: Beware Idaho plan

In the article, “Idaho says no Obamacare needed for some new insurance plans,” we learn a great deal about Idaho’s plans to allow insurers to offer “skimpier” health care options to their residents, despite federal Affordable Care Act provisions and without federal approval.

LOGGING: Comment on proposal

St. Joe District Ranger Mat Davis proposes to log 3 square miles in the Theriault, Kelly, Williams and Sewash Creek drainages, a few miles south of Avery. The Idaho Panhandle Forest plan has identified much of these drainages as elk security areas where logging is not permitted. Ranger Davis will violate this forest plan standard. He plans to amend the forest plan to allow this elk habitat damage. He is taking comments on the proposed Brebner Flat timber sale until March 5.

Bartenders Ball set for March 3 in Cd'A

The Bartenders Ball will take place Saturday, March 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Resort Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

SCHOOL: 'Fixed Mindset' questions

I read the article about “Fixed Mindset” at Ramsey Elementary. What exactly does this entail? Would it be called a “fixed mindset” that must be changed into a “growth mindset” if one happens to be Christian? I’m sure many others would be interested in the answer regarding this “exercise.” Could someone at Ramsey Elementary please enlighten us on this? As a parent and grandparent, this is a concern.

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Daryl Gankema, 76

Terrific Trojans

If Post Falls can find a way to package its start on Tuesday and take it south, good luck.

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Marlene N. Olson, 77

Whatever it takes to get on a roll

Sometimes, the light just goes off for a team and it gets on a roll.

RECORDS

DIVORCES FILED

GOP: On road to… you know

The recent Republican train wreck is a metaphor for the actual train wreck that occurred when the party won an election that doesn’t like government and doesn’t know how to govern.

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FULCHER: Best of the bunch

There are six Republicans running for the First District of Congress. While they all may sound good, Russ Fulcher is more qualified than all the rest.

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Drew Hostetter

CAMERON: Missed Trump facts

Stopped reading Mr. Cameron’s articles a while back, but on Feb. 1, the headline of his column caught my eye. Having an interest in politics, I decided to give him another chance.

Here's a financial disclosure roundup

Over the past two weeks, a number of local elected officials have stepped forward and voluntarily disclosed their financial information so citizens can see where potential conflicts of interest might someday exist. These civic-minded electeds are doing on a volunteer basis what an Idaho House committee failed to make a requirement. The Press asked all elected members of city, county and state government from Kootenai County to share very basic information with the public, and the following individuals have, including Post Falls urban renewal agency members who are appointed but oversee large sums of money:

Today's ghastly groaner

A number of African lions have discovered they can sneak up on their prey more easily after disguising themselves with the hides of deceased wildebeests.

Help pen the pigs at the fairgrounds

Community members are being asked to go hog wild to help pen the 4-H pigs during the North Idaho State Fair at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

DEMOCRATS: On road to ruin

I am so tired of liberals whining and complaining about President Trump. Guess what? It was their anti-American behavior that assured his victory.

When you wish upon a fire truck

By DEVIN WEEKS

Counts tallies 28 as Timberlake topples Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — Senior Colton Counts scored 15 of his game-high 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Timberlake Tigers to a 66-57 win over the Bonners Ferry Badgers in an Intermountain League game on Tuesday.

Reach lawmakers without going to Boise

Idaho residents are now able to testify about some proposed laws being considered by the Idaho Legislature without having to travel to Boise.

Surge protectors celebrate 50 years in business

If you want a jolt, don’t call Transtector Systems.

McLandress receives WWAMI Alumni Award

Today one of Coeur d’Alene’s long-time family physicians, Richard McLandress, M.D., received recognition for his contribution to medicine in our region. McLandress, director of Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Coeur d’Alene Residency, received the WWAMI Alumni Award for excellence in mentoring teaching, leadership, and patient care. McLandress is the seventh recipient of this award, nominated and chosen by colleagues across the state.

Kid Scoop 02-06

Legals February 6, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION At 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Budget Storage, 7700 N Franklin St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, household/miscellaneous goods stored by the following people will be sold at public sale to satisfy non-payment of storage fees: Cary Skelton, last known address: 8258 Nebraska Street, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858. Patricia Harris, last known address: 2338 North 15th Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814. One lot each. Cash Only. Sign-in begins at 12:30 PM. Sandy Phillips, Manager Budget Storage 7700 Franklin St Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 208-762-7700 CDA LEGAL 9020 FEBRUARY 6, 13, 2018

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Team Real Life youth wrestling signups conclude today

Timberlake cruises to opening-round win

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Effort there, but shots don't fall for Lakeland

COEUR d’ALENE — After losing to Moscow by 38 and 26 points when they met in 4A Inland Empire League play, the Lakeland Hawks looked to try something different Monday night.

Five tips for safer Internet

This is one European idea that we should be glad to adopt. Feb. 6 is Safer Internet Day, initially focused on making the internet safer for children, and urging us all toward more responsible use of online technology.

Owning creativity is to embrace fear

Recently I read a quote from screenwriter Steven Pressfield that resonated: “If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends) ‘Am I a writer? Am I really an artist?’ chances are, you are. The counterfeit innovator is wildly confident. The real one is scared to death.”

Bill would protect child-abuse reporters

People often know about horrific child abuse but sometimes don’t report it to the authorities despite the law requiring them to do so.

Trial date for Kirk killing suspect set

The second man accused in the October 2016 killing of William “Bo” Kirk will have a two-week jury trial this spring.

Views aplenty in Bayview

By BRIAN WALKER

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Ralph ‘Butch’ E. Smiley, 82

All energy and effort

As a kid, Larry Johnson had a lot of energy that needed to get released.

Transparency champions step forward

The following political office holders are doing their part to promote transparency despite an Idaho House committee’s refusal to require elected officials to publicly list their financial interests. Idaho and Michigan are the only states that do not require this minimal disclosure.

Two arrested in murder case

Two suspects are in custody after Thursday’s apparent carjacking murder of a 2010 Post Falls High graduate in Odessa, Texas.

Cellphones: Powered off, out of sight, 'off the person'

COEUR d’ALENE — Out of sight does not mean out of mind when it comes to kids and smartphones.

Snapshot reveals homeless realities in North Idaho

On a rainy Thursday, the first night of February, Scott Parker and his wife, Annie, arrived at the St. Vincent de Paul warming center in Post Falls. That night, the couple and two volunteers would attempt to do the impossible — capture a moment in time.

Sommer to seek county commission seat

Luke Sommer announced he plans to seek the Republican nomination for Kootenai County Commissioner of District 3.

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Brenda Ann Ramirez-West

Today's ghastly groaner

Have you heard the one about the mushroom who sat down at the bar of a local pub?

February long on Chamber events

February is the shortest month of the year but that does not mean it can’t be chocked full of events and opportunities!

Pedestrian seriously injured by distracted driver

A 77-year-old Spirit Lake woman suffered extensive injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Saturday.

JUDD JONES: Fun Run Bike Events 2018 - Part 1

During this time of year, it is a great idea to start thinking about planning your 2018 fun run, swim and biking activities. 2018 is stacking up to be a year full of physically challenging and physically fun events.

Fat biking 101

There is a trend gaining momentum in the bike world. For several years now, fat bikes have been growing in popularity and extending the riding season for bike enthusiasts everywhere.

Coeur d'Alene's 'City Within A City'

Power of kindness, hard work and a pizza

Alex Litz, a 32-year-old businessman and trade marketer for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was elected recently to St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho’s executive board, a position he credits to hard work, a misdemeanor and slice of pizza.

Colorado candidate selected to lead Cd'A schools

COEUR d’ALENE – School trustees in Coeur d’Alene have selected Steven Cook of Colorado to lead the 10,800-student district as Superintendent starting July 1.

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5A REGION 1

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High school track rules

School and Senior Lunches

School menus

Warrants

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

Here's what your Sears warranty is really worth

Late last year my wife and I upgraded almost all of our appliances, stove, refrigerator and so on, through our local Sears store. We also bought the extended warranties for each appliance.

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The backbone of the Marine Corps League

By DEVIN WEEKS

Today's ghastly groaner

An old man is met by his attorney, and is told he is going to be audited. He rides to the IRS office with his attorney, and when he gets there, he begins to talk with the IRS agent.

Portraits of personality

COEUR d’ALENE — Each sincere smile, well-earned wrinkle and demure disposition tells a different tale.

ON THE AGENDA: Your 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.

Will February bring snow to Coeur d'Alene?

On Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil, the infamous groundhog, saw his shadow. According to folklore, this means six more weeks of winter. This is not good news for the folks east of the Rockies, as this has been one of the coldest winters in recent memory. However, in our part of the world, Cliff and I have been getting a lot of questions asking, “where’s the snow?”

Ways to spend your Super Sunday

The excitement is bubbling as we wake up this fine morning in early February.

TRUMP: Big speech omissions

I would like to know why the families of the victims of the Las Vegas, church and school shootings were not represented at Trump’s State of the Union speech. I guess being shot by white American citizens doesn’t count as terrorism.

MEDICAID: Expansion imperative

According to a Coeur d’Alene Press article, 25-year-old lung transplant recipient Alex Heisel and her family are trying to raise $500,000 in medical costs not covered by her insurance. The entire medical procedure cost $2 million. If Idaho had accepted Medicaid expansion, Alex may have been covered. Now taxpayers have to pay twice: First, for an expansion Idaho refuses, and second, for the financial loss of the hospital. Any help Alex did receive was from the ACA. She was on her parents’ policy until she was 26 and her lifetime cap wasn’t limited to a million dollars. She can also acquire insurance in the future because preexisting conditions currently don’t apply.

Want subs? Get the Firehouse!

A fast, casual restaurant with a passion for hearty and flavorful food, Firehouse Subs opens today at 1422 W. Appleway (near Cracker Barrel).

Not just another contest

Maybe it’s not the Super Bowl, but Best of North Idaho is a championship game for hundreds of local businesses.

Meier helps Cardinal women remain in playoff hunt

- WOMEN

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Barbara Lee Strobel, 87

Giving workers a helping hand

COEUR d’ALENE — A new Coeur d’Alene nonprofit hopes to fill a need in the community by serving those who serve.

LOGGING: Comment on proposal

St. Joe District Ranger Mat Davis proposes to log 3 square miles in the Theriault, Kelly, Williams and Sewash Creek drainages a few miles south of Avery. The Idaho Panhandle Forest plan has identified much of these drainages as elk security areas where logging is not permitted. Ranger Davis will violate this forest plan standard. He plans to amend the forest plan to allow this elk habitat damage. He is taking comments on the proposed Brebner Flat timber sale until March 5.

Stars collide in Boise

BOISE — The best of the best wrestlers from around the state took time out of the season to compete in the fourth annual Hall of Fame Classic at Bishop Kelly High.

Today's ghastly groaner

A bank robber pulls out a gun, points it at the teller, and says, “Give me all the money or you’re geography!”

Milestone Announcement

ANNIVERSARY

VOLUNTEERS: Assistance needed

I am a volunteer with The Area Agency on Aging. I volunteer with three divisions that fall under that heading; Friendship Corp., the RSVP Advisory Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol. Two of those volunteer positions fall under RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program).

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Arvel Clayton Smith, 92

TRUMP: He's that good

I was recently sent a joke that is a perfect description of the media attitude toward Donald Trump and I must pass it on. I’ll keep it as short as possible.

FULCHER: Best of the bunch

There are six Republicans running for the First District of Congress. While they all may sound good, Russ Fulcher is more qualified than all the rest.

Community Thanks

PROMISE: Fundraiser made around $20K

Late lob lifts Moscow past Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — The host Sandpoint Bulldogs did everything they could to pull out a big win, but a brilliantly-designed lob play out of a timeout in the final seconds led the Moscow Bears to a hard-earned 43-42 win over the Bulldogs in 4A Inland Empire League basketball Saturday night at Les Rogers Court.

Glenn H. Frederiksen, 91

Glenn H. Frederiksen, 91

BROOKS: Mr. Scambuster

First, Bill Brooks, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your column. I LOVE that you let us know about all the bad dudes out there who are trying to scam people.

Quality homes and convenience at Rathdrum's Boekel Ranch

Rathdrum may be growing, but it’s still got enough of that small-town feel to make it an attractive option for homebuyers searching for affordability, convenience and character in North Idaho.

He's in!

After waiting nearly a half century to find out if he would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sandpoint native Jerry Kramer had to wait a little longer on Saturday afternoon.

Legals February 3, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-17-9369 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: GLENN R. LUCAS, Date of Death: 11/26/17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 26th day of January, 2018. /S/: SHELLEY ROSSI, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. PO Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 CDA LEGAL 9016 FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 2018

High school coaching comings and goings

Coeur d’Alene High saw a couple of its veteran fall head coaches step down recently, and a replacement for one has already been named.

Salmon Feast raises $19,500 for Family Promise

Family Promise of North Idaho held its annual Northwest Fest and Salmon Feast on Jan. 26 to benefit homeless families in North Idaho.

Nutting's victory helps Lake City top Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Seth Nutting stepped up and scored a pivotal 11-6 decision at 160 pounds as the Lake City Timberwolves went on to beat the Sandpoint Bulldogs 42-33 on Friday afternoon.

The help teams seek is out there

They call Major League Baseball the hot stove league for a reason.

Drilling proposal stirs up residents

A proposed exploratory drilling project along Lake Pend Oreille has drawn a pile of environmental concerns from some Bayview residents across the lake.

A living comet that can't be ignored

So many emails now have piled up on the subject that I had to open a new file.

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Mary Ann Roe, 86

Lake City upended by Lewiston again

It happened again on the opening night of the 5A Region 1 high school girls basketball tournament.

Post Falls High graduate murdered in Texas

A 2010 Post Falls High graduate who was murdered on Thursday during an apparent carjacking incident in Odessa, Texas, is remembered as an easy-going man who enjoyed helping others.

Hot off the press: Commercial era ends

COEUR d’ALENE — During a quarter-century as pillars in local business and the community, Marshall and Gail Thompson have seen more than a few changes in Kootenai County.

RECORDS

DIVORCES FILED

Today's ghastly groaner

Two cannibals were standing around the cook pot talking.

Officials step up for transparency

The following politicians are doing their part to promote transparency despite an Idaho House committee’s refusal to require elected officials to publicly list their financial interests. Idaho and Michigan are the only states that do not require this minimal disclosure.

Taxing times

For many of us, tax time can be trying: Math. Deductions. Exemptions. Oh, and those dreaded—even if not probable—tax audits.

Free show gives contemporary look at Lewis and Clark expedition

Across the Divide, an original, educational musical that takes a present-day look at the Lewis and Clark expedition through the eyes of a contemporary middle school student, will be performed at the Coeur d’Alene Library Community Room at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8.

Genesis Prep teams finish spotless in league

BOYS

In the Legislature

Retired school teacher arrested for trafficking 58 pounds of marijuana

COEUR d’ALENE — A retired school teacher who authorities say drove from Yakima, Wash. east across North Idaho with a dog, 58 pounds of marijuana, a small quantity of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun, is in the Kootenai County Jail on $100,000 bond.

CDA's innovation hub hopes to go national

Within the next couple decades, almost half the jobs we know today will be gone.

Legals February 2, 2018

NOTICE OF HEARING Case No. CV 2018-308 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In re: JAMIE ANN McKENZIE. A Petition by JAMIE ANN McKENZIE, born on September 12, 1979, now residing at 1356 W. Highway 41 #33, Post Falls, Idaho 83854, proposing a name change to BUCKY JOSHUA McKENZIE, has been filed in the above-entitled court; the reason for this change in name being that it is his/her preferred moniker. The names and addresses of Petitioner's nearest relative are: Wendy McKenzie, 530 Kunehi Street, #805, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707; and Brandy Masoian, 11 Ben Rich Drive, Somersworth, New Hampshire 03878. Such petition will be heard at 9:00 a.m. on Feb. 20, 2018 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can, in such objections, show to the Court a good reason against such a change of name. WITNESS my hand and official seal of said District Court this 4 day of Jan., 2018. JIM BRANNON DISTRICT COURT CLERK By: /S/ Bobee Deglman CDA LEGAL 8883 JANUARY 12, 19, 26, FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Hostetter hot from 3 for Vikings

COEUR d’ALENE — A switch to a zone defense by Coeur d’Alene and some deadly outside shooting by junior Drew Hostetter helped the Vikings rally from an early 13-point deficit for a big 5A Inland Empire League boys basketball victory Thursday night.

SOTU: Another view

Prediction: Approximately nine months from the evening of Jan. 30, 2018, there will be a significant “baby boom,” except in the state of Idaho.

SOTU: Preview of prosperity

Tuesday night’s speech by President Trump was the best speech I have heard in many years. Of course the party of “NO” once again looked the inept gang that they are, making complete fools of themselves, and showing no respect for the president or the office, sitting there pouting like little children that didn’t get a cherry on top of their ice cream.

Hanks announces candidacy for House seat 4B

Shem Hanks, a resident of Kootenai County for more than 20 years, announced he is seeking election to the Idaho State Legislature.

Order your sweetheart a Singing Valentine

Sweet harmony will be heard all over North Idaho Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Post Falls sharp from deep, clinches 5A IEL title

- BOYS

Movie Times

Hayden Discount Cinema

More elected officials turn the lights on

The following politicians are doing their part to promote transparency despite an Idaho House committee’s refusal to require elected officials to publicly list their financial interests. Idaho and Michigan are the only states that do not require this minimal disclosure.

TRUMP: Too close to Russia

Congress voted 517-5 to impose sanctions on Russia. The president independently decided to ignore that law.

Today's ghastly groaner

Two tortilla chips were having issues with each other.

Time to make health care truly affordable

As the Idaho Legislature once again attempts to resolve the problem of health care, it seems fitting to look at the state of health care costs in America as a whole. Unfortunately, for more than 70,000 Idaho residents who have no health coverage at all, many will go untreated or, worse, wait until needing hospitalization, thus leaving an even bigger bill for someone else to pay. Many without health coverage will also die, or put their families at risk of financial ruin.

Sexual harassment, then and now

I’ve been guilty of sexual harassment.

Roaring back

By BRIAN WALKER

JazzNIC Festival Concert to be held Feb. 6

The annual JazzNIC festival is back at North Idaho College with about 600 middle and high school students participating in jazz clinics Feb. 5-7, and a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in NIC’s Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center.

SOTU: Vision of America

Like many of you, I watched the State of the Union address Tuesday night. In an ideal world I would do away with both parties, Republican and Democrat. Instead of being loyal to their own party, they would be loyal to the people, all the people of the U.S.

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Post Falls rolls on the road for second straight night

LEWISTON — Post Falls tested the toughness of its team with another road trip for the second straight night, this time traveling to Booth Hall to take on the Lewiston Bengals.

Rathdrum is in a growth spurt

By BRIAN WALKER

Door shuts on volunteers

COEUR d’ALENE — A longstanding, popular placement service for senior volunteers throughout North Idaho will soon come to an end.

A suggestion or two for 'personal bills'

It's apparently never too late to learn something about your legislature.

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SOTU: Sideshow delights

Like millions of Americans, I found myself glued to the TV Tuesday night. The long awaited first State of the Union address was eloquently being delivered. Actually, there were two performances being presented simultaneously. The first was our newest Statesman President Trump who did an outstanding job sharing his accomplishments with the American citizens.

SOTU: Story was slanted

As a person who strongly supports our president, AND as a faithful Press subscriber, I feel obligated to express my upset when The Press chooses to publish stories that are obviously antagonistic of our president. The front-page story about the State of the Union address was obviously biased, and I think the printing of it (which doesn’t even come from our own writers at The Press) shows a lack of acknowledgment that many of the readers of The Press are supporters of Donald Trump. I feel it promotes more dis-unity, of which we already have enough.

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Casey James Cox, 19

Trout fishery will not be suppressed

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

PRESS: Prints all views

The Coeur d’Alene Press was recently accused of bias. “Anti-Trump.” I think not.

The 'Shape' of managing expectations

Anticipation can cloud judgment. Wanting to see something so badly can create unrealistic expectations, creating a scenario where anything less than perfect can ruin the entire experience.

Change to marriage record publication

Kootenai County is no longer providing records of marriage licenses to The Press.

Former Cd'A woman killed in Montana

MILES CITY, Mont. — A 21-year-old woman shot to death last week in Montana has been identified as Shania Raymond, a Plains native who later moved to Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene.

Moose family surprises Post Falls neighborhood

Press staff writer Brian Walker got quite the greeting this morning, from a mother moose and her two “little” ones. He spotted the moose while making his daily trek to the end of the driveway to pick up the morning Press.

Six ways to show employee appreciation

America’s fingers are crossed that the hefty corporate tax cuts will accomplish the trickle-down economic and wage benefits Congress intends. Some companies, such as AT&T and Idaho’s Melaleuca, have given out hefty staff bonuses. There’s nothing like a little unexpected cash to make an employee feel valued.

Legals February 1, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV 18 - 335 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: RAHLAND H. AVERILL, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Decedent. All persons having claims against the Decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within FOUR (4) MONTHS after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 16 day of January 2018. /S/: A. CAROL AVERILL Personal Representative c/o CUSACK LAW FIRM, PLLC 320 E. Neider Avenue, Suite 206 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 CDA LEGAL 8924 JANUARY 18, 25, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Hotel room safes aren't always

A consumer told me this week that his wallet and other possessions were stolen from his hotel room safe. He was at one of the casinos here in the western U.S. For the sake of the reputation of the hotel/casino, I won’t offer any more specific information than that.

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Wolf trapper certification course here next week

A Wolf Trapper Certification class is scheduled Feb. 9-10 in Coeur d’Alene.

Stage set for building code debate

COEUR d’ALENE — In the options corner of the Kootenai County building code debate, there’s Marc Eberlein.

You are cordially invited to Genesis Prep Academy's Father Daughter Dance

Genesis Prep Academy is inviting all the little princesses of the community to grab their kings to dance the night away at the third annual Father Daughter Dance. It will be a memorable and enchanted evening, complete with professional photography, refreshments and cupcakes, a live DJ and a fun photo booth. Corsages will be available for sale at the door.

McGovern gets seven years for child porn

COEUR d’ALENE — A 40-year-old registered sex offender from Coeur d’Alene who had an internet relationship with a 12-year-old girl in New Jersey was sentenced to prison Wednesday for child pornography charges.

The varying roads to state in prep hoops

Finding the right formula for determining the lone berth to state boys and girls basketball from the three-team 4A Inland Empire League has always been a work in progress.

As speakers, our legislators excel

Even Donald Trump’s critics acknowledged that his State of the Union address Tuesday night was a decent speaking performance.

Post Falls pins down Lake City

COEUR d’ALENE — Things started and ended great for the Timberwolves in a wrestling dual with visiting Post Falls on Wednesday night.

County keeps MLS deal intact

COEUR d’ALENE — A 10-year-old memorandum of understanding between the Kootenai County Assessor’s Office and the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service questioned by a county commissioner will remain intact.

The pike bite ain't flaggin' at Hayden Lake's north end

Pete Barnes is among a community of anglers who regularly drag their gear onto the ice on the north end of Hayden Lake near the sportsmen’s access.

Today's ghastly groaner

A new Secret Service agent was guarding the president during a golf outing. He noticed an apparent assassin approaching and yelled out “MICKEY MOUSE!”

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Elected officials voluntarily share financial info

The following politicians are doing their part to promote transparency despite an Idaho House committee’s refusal to require elected officials to publicly list their financial interests. Idaho and Michigan are the only states in the U.S. that do not require this minimal disclosure.

A frustrating disorder

Early in life, Alyssa Pukkila knew she had trouble with words.

Robust real estate market expected to continue

COEUR d’ALENE — Real estate sales are expected to be robust this year and, if the inventory were higher, the predicted increase in transactions would also be higher, the president and CEO of Coldwell Banker told 200 local agents Wednesday.

Panfish or predator? To each his own

She was introduced to pike as a 2-year-old. Just a towheaded tot, stripped down to her diaper on a summer day at a local lake while her dad was hooking panfish.

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Movers and shakers

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Here's how to follow key bills

Tuesday's column outlined the Idaho legislative process. Today, a look at bill types and how to track them.