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ATTN: Idaho Legislature, Mind the Gap!

From the gaps in our teeth left by the gaps in our healthcare coverage to the gap many Idahoan workers face on the first of the month, all of us mind our respective gaps – all but our politicians.

Senators Risch and Crapo need to step up to protect America's elections

The Senate Intelligence Committee released a bi-partisan report on July 25 that should curl the hair of every patriotic American. The Committee, chaired by Senator Burr, a North Carolina Republican, determined that Russia targeted the election systems of every one of our 50 states in the 2016 presidential election.

Legals July 31, 2019

NOTICE OF STORAGE SALE NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT IN PURSUANT TO I.C. 55-2305 & 2306. AFFORDABLE STORAGE 54299 N. OLD HWY. 95, ATHOL, ID 83801 WILL BE HOLDING A PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019 TO BEGIN @ 9AM SHARP TO SATISFY THE LIEN OF PROPERTY STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE. KEN KENDRICK 2822 JULIA ST. COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815; JESSIKA VAN NORTRICK PO BOX 885 ATHOL, ID 83801; PATRICIA OR DAN BRISON 2036 E. HOMESTEAD HAYDEN, ID 83835. AUCTION LOCATION 54299 N. OLD HWY. 95, ATHOL, ID 83801 AND CHILCO RD. EXIT 442 CASH ONLY CDA LEGAL 2099 AD# 314956 JULY 31, AUGUST 7, 2019

Peggy A. Childers

Peggy A. Childers

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Patrick M. Jamison, 67

THANKS: From appreciative young angler

Thank you very much for helping me rebuild my tackle box. I appreciate the outpour of love from our amazing community. Thank you!

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Kootenai Clinic offering

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Steven Lyle Stone, 61

Nothing like a day at the old ballpark

Sometimes we stare upward toward the stars, and maybe miss some wonderful things that aren’t quite that far away.

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Showcase tallies $4.2M vs. cancer

COEUR d’ALENE — The Showcase presented by Katerra, a benefit for the Community Cancer Fund, raised more than $4.2 million last weekend to aid in the fight against cancer.

Hayden fields another annexation request

Hayden City Council members encouraged a property owner near the Hayden Canyon development, who approached the city with a proposal to annex a chunk of rural acreage south of Lancaster Road, to proceed with the proposal.

Bookmarking History Cd'A mulls government program to better preserve its past

The city of Coeur d’Alene loves to embrace its past.

Art on the Roof: De-stressing your creative side

Shelly Matthews nurtured her love of art for decades until retirement finally gave her a chance to open the teaching studio of her dreams, Art on the Roof in Rathdrum.

Inflammatory bowel disorders: The nebulous category of digestive distress

Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, and others are a collection of digestive disorders that have been lumped into the bin of inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD). For years they have been known as notoriously stubborn conditions for which no permanent solutions exist. Although the medical industry claims there is no cure for the collection of irritable bowel conditions, there are, in fact, many solutions that have provided long-term relief to a great many people. In treating these conditions, our primary goals are to restore the function of the digestive system, reduce inflammation and give you the resources to create lasting healing.

Lakes will soon be better than ever

COEUR d’ALENE — The long-awaited renovation of Lakes Middle School is making progress and scheduled to be nearly complete for the first day of the 2019-2020 school year in September.

WARMING: Don't buy sunspot theory

In last week’s weather column, Randy Mann was once again erroneously attributing our regional weather patterns to sunspot activity. He wrote that our current solar minimum (the period of reduced sunspot activity that began last year) was largely responsible for last February’s unusually cold and snowy weather.

Little hits it big with daughter in 'First Date'

Laura Little just wanted one more “First Date.”

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COEUR d’ALENE RECREATION

E-Readers or Books: What is Best?

Reading is one of those great summer pastimes that now has been interrupted by screens. Kids read on e-readers of all types, including their phones, and internet-enabled tablets where they can access their apps and other distractions.

Delores 'Dee' Dorscher, 78

Delores ‘Dee’ Dorscher, 78

Late and light

Much of the “intel” we get on the wine grape crop in any given year is opportunistic. We learn much from winemakers and others who visit the shop to taste the latest releases as they come in. While we wrote recently about the 2019 vintage, which is in the middle of the growing year right now, we have updates from folks who have either recently visited wine country, or from winemakers.

Post Falls moves toward forming renewal district

POST FALLS — Post Falls is priming the pump on economic development for 548 acres in its downtown district.

WORKFORCE: Employers, what do you need?

In response to Rod Gramer’s My Turn article on July 27, I agree that there is a valid concern about the low percentage of people in the Idaho workforce with adequate education or training. What Mr. Gramer failed to mention, is what type of education/training the employers of Idaho need from their prospective employees. This information would translate into a better understanding of what education our high school graduates should pursue.

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Thank you from a world and a lifetime away

On Saturday morning a rather unique and certainly touching ceremony took place at the American Legion Post in Post Falls. The combined effort of the Republic of Korea and the Idaho Division of Veterans Services brought a standing-room-only crowd for the presentation of Ambassador for Peace medals.

Jarnagin sentenced to 14 years in manslaughter, heroin trafficking case

A longtime drug addict with an extensive criminal history who killed a girl by ramming his pickup into a motorcycle near Rathdrum last year will spend at least five years behind bars.

GOP: Deficit, debt don't matter

If you look up the word “hypocrite” in the dictionary, you should see a big elephant with the letters GOP stamped on its back.

Bringing Nashville to North Idaho

Meet Jeremy McComb, a fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist responsible for songs selling more than 6 million units on various projects (including a Grammy-nominated movie soundtrack).

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Donald Henry Bresemann, 87

The Common-sense Dog

If you’ve been reading this column for the last several months, you are probably starting to realize that a lot of the “old school” advice about dog training is actually quite silly. There are so many tips for things from potty training to reactivity to severe aggression that really don’t make much sense, and ultimately don’t take into consideration how the dog views the world.

Don't take these beautiful days for granted

When the temperature flirts with a divine 85 on August Eve, take a moment to think of this:

LAKELAND: Vote no on school bond

Another vote for another school bond? Vote no!

Where's the Beef?

There are new ground “meats” on the market which are becoming available, even at popular fast-food restaurants. Companies are targeting people who love meat and still demand to have the same texture and flavor of beef. With the advent of newer, meatless products which are infused with substances to make them taste like actual meat from animals, the marketplace is flooded with meatless options.

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Joan: If you don't stop playing that harmonica, I'm going to lose my mind!

Coeur d'Alene clings to constitutional rights during town hall

A swarm of citizens packed the Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s community room Tuesday night to ask questions and, in some cases, demand answers during a grassroots organization-sponsored town hall on Idaho’s initiative process. Reclaim Idaho, as part of its Idaho Speaks statewide tour, held a symposium on a recent failed legislative attempt to make the people’s initiative process harder to push through. The hourlong event featured three Coeur d’Alene lawmakers, a retired state Supreme Court Chief Justice and a lively crowd of 163 — some determined, some curious.

Aspirin not recommended for cardiovascular disease

For decades, one low-dose aspirin a day was considered an easy way to prevent a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event. But according to the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), that course of prevention is no longer recommended for healthy older adults. The blood-thinning effect is too high and the evidence of benefit is not enough to make daily aspirin worth taking for most adults. The new advice is this: skip the aspirin unless your doctor specifically recommends it for you.

DIVERSTIY: Important messages hit home

Sunday’s Coeur d’Alene Press had two extremely important articles. The first was the Coeur d’Alene editorial entitled “Racist lessons won’t be lost in North Idaho.” The second was the guest opinion, “We support diversity programs at Boise State,” signed by members of our Idaho community.

RACISM: No, just Thought Police

In reading the front page Press article from July 28, “Racism on Parade?,” I see the Thought Police among us are alive and well. The concept of the Thought Police was popularized in George Orwell’s novel, “1984,” where citizens could be “re-educated” for even thinking contrary to the edicts of the dystopian state.

Can a negative attitude affect your pain?

No matter how much you exercise or eat healthy, at some time you will experience neck or back pain.

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W. Raymond ‘Boomer’ Danly, 82

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Fern Leora Bates Ehrlich, 84

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Carl William Anderson, 92

SYMBOLS: Southerner shares perspective

After reading the Sunday, July 28 edition of The Press, I found it ironic that on the front page you published an article decrying a racist float entry in the July 4 parade and an opinion piece on the lifestyle section decrying the removal of statues depicting confederate leaders like Robert E. Lee.

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Gerald Thomas Migota Jr., 75

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Ridge Lovett

TDS begins hiring push, plants flag in Coeur d'Alene fiber market

Fiber internet company TDS Metrocom announced Tuesday that it hired the first employees for the 200 jobs it expects to bring to Kootenai County by end of 2022.

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- TWIN LAKES VILLAGE

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Bayley ties for 20th at Colorado Open

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Town hall has momentum with lawsuit victory

COEUR d’ALENE — A decision to toss a complaint from a local political organizer has given the green light to a more open conversation about Idaho’s initiative process.

Conservation success stories: North American Beaver

We learned last week how the removal of one species — the gray wolf — can devastate an ecosystem. This week’s focus, the North American beaver, is another. Both are “keystone” species, which means their well-being directly influences the rest of their ecosystem.

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Linda Lynn (Bowen), 72,

As a matter of fact, these 'truths' are fiction

Remember when they said smoking was good for you? Those cocaine ads for toothaches? That lightning never struck the same place twice?

Public hearing tonight on 5-acre annexation in Hayden

HAYDEN — A high-end coffee stand to serve motorists on U.S. 95 in Hayden is among the businesses that would inhabit a mini mall at the Lancaster Road intersection if the City Council approves a zoning change and an annexation proposal tonight.

County budget might bust $100 million

COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County's proposed budget includes a 3 percent property tax hike and will likely top $100 million for the first time.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

The teacher asked little Freddy if he knew his numbers.

Completing the picture

By KAYE THORNBRUGH

The boy wizard turns 39

By DEVIN WEEKS

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Remembering a forgotten cemetery

It’s been a couple months since members of the Pine Tree 4H club mowed the grass at the pauper’s cemetery overlooking a fringe of trees above a road cut of Seltice Way in Post Falls.

Harmful algae bloom found on Lower Twin Lake

KOOTENAI CO. -- Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have issued a health advisory for Lower Twin Lake after water quality monitoring confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria, also known as a harmful algae bloom.

A Shot of Prevention: The Need for Idaho to Vaccinate

In early 1777, General George Washington made a calculated maneuver to protect the Continental Army from a stalking enemy. It wasn’t a silent sniper lurking in the forest, a British spy in the American camp or an improved musket; it was an invisible virus called smallpox.

Emphasis patrols planned on Spokane River

Coeur d’ Alene – The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will conduct emphasis patrols on the Spokane River this weekend, starting Friday. The patrols will focus on speed violations, wake zone violations, noise and other unsafe boating activity.

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What happens to a frog's car when it breaks down?

Justice Jones to lead event on citizen ballot initiative

A constitutional issue that generated heated debate during the 2019 legislative session will be dissected during a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Coeur d’Alene Library.

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- The Coeur d’Alene Carousel Foundation reported that 1,454 rides were enjoyed on National Carousel Day, with 450 rides in the first two hours. “It was an amazing day,” said foundation president Rita Snyder.

Reclaim Idaho proves that grassroots win

Once again, it’s time to clear up some confusion about “Reclaim Idaho” and what we’re all about.

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Warrants

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

Wildfires have moved farther to the north this summer season

Compared to the last two hot and dry summers, 2018 and 2017, this one has been pretty nice. There have been only three 90-degree days in Coeur d’Alene thus far during the summer of 2019. The first one occurred on June 13 with a high of 90 degrees. Last Tuesday, the mercury soared to 97 degrees at Cliff’s station. It wasn’t a record, but it was hot. The previous record for the date was 105. On Friday, the high just barely made the 90-degree mark.

New roundabout art sprouts wings, fins

David Boyer didn’t have to wait long for inspiration. It came right away.

His door is always open

COEUR d’ALENE — He loves the kids.

Where was my invite to the Showcase?

Surely it was an oversight.

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Former Hawaii resident Clint Schroeder is enjoying his new neighbors in Hayden. Schroeder, publisher of The Press, got an update on his four-legged friends when he checked his game cams Saturday night.

Gateway to summer fun in Athol

In previous installments of our “Live Near the Fun” summer series, Neighborhood of the Week looked at homes and condos near downtown Coeur d’Alene and along the Spokane River near Q’emiln Park in Post Falls.

A breeze at The Resort

COEUR d’ALENE — For a first-timer at The Showcase golf exhibition, Mark Mulder was pretty impressive with the clubs in his hands.

TRUMP: Hitting eject button ruthlessly

Send you back! Send you back! You disagree with Trump, so send you back.

Coeur d'Alene out in two at state

LEWISTON — Coeur d’Alene had its chances facing elimination to extend the season.

Indians walk off with a walk, edge Vancouver

SPOKANE — Kenen Irizarry, who started the 10th inning on second base via the league’s new tiebreaker after making the final out in the ninth inning, scored on a bases-loaded walk to Jonah McReynolds, and the Spokane Indians beat the Vancouver Canadians 2-1 in Northwest League baseball in front of 7,039 at Avista Stadium on Saturday.

GROWTH: An answer to suburban sprawl

Reading the Coeur d’Alene Press, one cannot help noticing that one of the main concerns of local and county governments is money. The other major concern is the development of fast growing Kootenai County. At present, two concepts which could promise a bright future for the Idaho Panhandle are conspicuously absent from your pages.

Racist lessons won't be lost in North Idaho

If anyone wants to argue about relics’ historical value vs. how they’re perceived today, please go ahead.

PRESS: Anti-Trump bias on A3

Your increasing leftist bias was showing on page A3 Thursday. Really? A whole page devoted to the oversized headline “Mueller: No Russia exoneration for Trump, despite his claims?” I expect better of this paper and am once again disappointed.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Seen on the sign outside Zip's Drive-In, downtown Coeur d'Alene: "A well-balanced meal is a cheeseburger in each hand."

PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Got 'em on the run

Pres. Trump has recently enforced the Hyde Amendment to overturn Planned Parenthood from using taxpayer funds to pay for abortions. Planned Parenthood stands to lose $60M/year of taxpayers’ dollars. Planned Parenthood is fighting for their life. They have an interesting title because they do not plan parenthood but rather the diminishing of it.

After long, expensive lawsuit, Hayden and NIBCA meet in middle

After a seven-year back-and-forth about sewer capitalization fees, the city of Hayden opted last week to accept court-ordered mediation with the North Idaho Building Contractors Association.

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Monte Darling, 85

Monte Earle Darling, 85

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Robert K. Kucherry, 80

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Maxine (Nettleton) Schierman, 84

TRUMP: A bully who belittles women

I must respond to Nancy and her defense of our “Dear Leader” in her July 21 letter to The Press. She must only watch Fox News as she expounds her hatred of four women whom she claims are “picking on the Donald.” But Nancy dear, the Donald really loves women. Young nubile women. Don’t you remember him bragging to Billy Bush how he can grab them by the “p…y” and they will let you do anything?

The creativity ABCs

Creativity fuels innovation, and innovation is essential to business. So I’m sharing my thoughts on creativity, yet I’m using one of my favorite formulas: a simple list of ABCs.

AmeriCorps volunteers are getting things done

One person can make a world of difference, especially for a nonprofit that needs all the help it can get.

Dan Hawkins: An 'interesting duck' with a side of compassion

Idaho is not scheduled to play UC Davis in football this season.

Work is cool

By MAUREEN DOLAN

VERIZON: Packed with community service

I have lived in Coeur d’Alene all my life and have always recognized it as a blessing. Companies and individuals show generosity in so many ways. The Verizon store at Hanley and U.S. 95 recently offered free school backpacks, packed with school supplies to any child who came to choose one. When I first read this I thought “what a great idea, they are probably all black with a Verizon logo on them.” Wow! There were 12 or more designs to choose from — lots of fun patterns and colors and they were great quality.

Cd'A Chamber 'regrets' local company's Fourth of July parade entry Owner dismisses concerns his float's imagery was racist

By CRAIG NORTHRUP

OFFICERS: Dousing is taste of anarchy

Embarrassed and saddened is what I felt this week after watching two police officers being doused with water. While arresting someone who had a warrant for their arrest, a heckling crowd threw buckets of water on them, even striking one of the officers in the back of the head with a water bucket. The officers fulfilled their duty and left.

Local Korean War veterans honored

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Idaho Division of Veterans Services presented the Ambassador Peace Award to Veterans across the nation on Saturday, July 27, the anniversary date of the end of the Korean War in 1953.

DocuDriven ready to help businesses manage records

Offering records management and document scanning, DocuDriven is now open in Suite B-3 at 401 E. Front Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.

Legals July 27, 2019

ANOTHER SUMMONS FEE: EXEMPT (Idaho Code § 67-2301) 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: SHANNON BAILEY MESSICK DOB: 09/24/2018 A Child Under Eighteen Years. IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF: SERENA ROSE MESSICK, Mother NATHANIEL DAVID MESSICK, Father Case No. CV28-18-7643 THE STATE OF IDAHO SENDS GREETINGS TO: SERENA ROSE MESSICK YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights between SHANNON BAILEY MESSICK and her mother, SERENA ROSE MESSICK, has been filed with the District Court of the County of Kootenai, by Denise L. Rosen, Deputy Attorney General, under Idaho Code Section 16-2005, etc. A hearing on the petition will be held at the Juvenile Justice Center, 205 North 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on September 3, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that you are entitled to be represented by an Attorney. If you cannot afford one, you may be appointed an Attorney by making application to the Court at the Kootenai County Courthouse. If you fail to appear at the time and place set forth above, or fail to appear through an attorney, you may be deemed to have defaulted and a judgment terminating your parental rights may be entered without further hearing or notice. DATED this 10th day of July, 2019. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO BY: /s/ Theresa Carroll DEPUTY LAWRENCE G. WASDEN ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF IDAHO NICOLE S. MCKAY, ISB# 4593 CHIEF, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION DENISE L. ROSEN, ISB# 4163 Deputy Attorney General 1120 Ironwood Drive Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Denise.Rosen@dhw.idaho.gov Telephone: (208) 769-1589 CDA LEGAL 2004 AD# 309923 JULY 13, 20, 27, 2019

Fulcher sponsors geothermal energy bill

North Idaho’s representative to the Congress introduced a bill that would clear an easier path to explore geothermal resources on federal lands.

Joy of Julyamsh

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Storm drain art can look like tempests of beauty

As Coeur d’Alene traffic kicked puffs of dirt along the corner of Second and Sherman, Willow Tree shrugged her shoulders in resignation.

ADA stands for 'independence'

By BRIAN WALKER

Today's Ghastly Groaner

If you boil a funny bone, does it become a laughing stock? That’s “humerus.”

Library offers family camp on sign language

HAYDEN — The Community Library Network at Hayden will offer a family camp for those who are deaf or hard of hearing or may know someone who is.

Education narrative dangerous to Idaho

A troublesome narrative has emerged in our state that is increasingly critical of postsecondary education. If this narrative takes hold, we risk endangering the future economic prosperity and quality of life in our great state.

State seeks site for re-entry center

By BRIAN WALKER

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- The Coeur d’Alene Public Library will hold a Tubbs Hill hike and author talk with Jennifer Pharr Davis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Pharr Davis is an author, speaker, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and Ambassador for the American Hiking Society.

Faithful Observations: Father of Christian Fiction takes you behind the scenes

By BOB SHILLINGSTAD

Errors doom Lums in AA state opener

LEWISTON — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen nearly made it all the way back from an eight-run deficit Friday morning.

St. Maries AD Gilkey earns national honor

St. Maries High School athletic director Todd Gilkey is one of 10 athletic administrators nationwide to receive the Bruce D. Whitehead Distinguished Service Award this year.

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WSU announces 2019-20

ISP seeks help locating truck

The Idaho State Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a charcoal gray Chevrolet Silverado with Washington plates. Approximately 5:00 p.m. this evening, the driver led ISP troopers in a short pursuit southbound on U.S. 95 from Lewiston. It was discontinued for public safety. If you believe you see the vehicle do not attempt to contact it and please call Idaho State Police dispatch at 208-209-8730.

Fatal crash in Cocolalla

Idaho State Police responded to a fatal crash on the 2800 block of Cocolalla Loop in Cocolalla on Thursday.

Legals July 26, 2019

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING 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 GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF: HELEN M. FISCHER DOB:2/01/1926 CASE NO. CV28-t9-2028 Date: August 12,2019 Time: 3:30 p.m. (Hall Call) The Petitioner in the above-referenced matter, SHELLEY R. BRUNA of IDAHO FIDUCIARY SERVICES, INC., by and through her counsel of record, PAMELA MASSEY of CALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, CHTD., does hereby notify all interested parties that a hall call hearing has been scheduled on the Petition for Appointment of Guørdian and Conservator of HELEN M. FISCHER on August 12,2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Honorable Robert Caldwell at the Kootenai County Courthouse. DATED this 10th day of July, 2019. /s/ PAMELA MASSEY By: Kimmer Callahan #5224 Attorney for Petitioner CDA LEGAL # 1997 AD# 309704 JULY 12, 19, 26, 2019

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Joan Ellen Frasier, 69

Lakeland floating $70.9M school bond

RATHDRUM — Lakeland Joint School District voters will consider a $70.9 million bond measure on Aug. 27 that would fund a new Lakeland High School and improvements to other schools.

CARDIAC: Rehab team of all-stars

I would like to give a shout out to the Kootenai Health Cardiac Rehab staff (Claudia, Paul, Debra, Rita, Ashlee and Eddy). These folks really care about helping and educating people like me who have had a heart attack and/or heart surgery. They rock!

U.S. 95 intersection work slated

By BRIAN WALKER

'Miss Mandi' Harris sparks literary love in young readers

Meet Mandi Harris, youth services librarian at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Mandi can think of no happier way to spend her life than learning from kids and books. Mandi is often the loudest person in the library and has been shushed more than once, but has never shushed anyone.

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Behind the egg tempera and oil

COEUR d’ALENE — The Art Spirit Gallery at 415 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d'Alene is offering opportunities for art enthusiasts to learn the stories behind two upcoming exhibits.

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A guy goes to the doctor: "Doctor, please, every time I say 'Abracadabra,' people disappear." ...

Employee retention not what it once was

The recent Press story on teacher retention statistics should have contained an asterisk somewhere. A big, fat asterisk.

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- Anglers may visit a free fishing exhibition sponsored by Berkley and Abu Garcia at Black Sheep Sporting Goods, 3534 N Government Way. The exhibit opens at noon.

REBUTTAL: Be careful with comparisons

Oh, my… where do I begin?

BIASES: Just watch network TV

I just wanted to voice my agreement with Ralph Ginorio’s My Turn (July 20 Press) except to say that the racial and cultural bias is not limited to film. It is even more prevalent on network television, even the advertisements where political correctness dominates.

Water warriors facing emphasis patrol weekend

COEUR d'ALENE — Kootenai County's first step toward addressing complaints about pounding wakes on the Spokane River will unfold today through Sunday with marine emphasis patrols.

IMMIGRATION: An American embarrassment

America has always been a melting pot of different cultures. Let’s face it, none of us are indigenous except for the American Indians. It’s just that many of our ancestors immigrated during a time when the Statue of Liberty meant something.

SOMALI: Is that a dirty word?

Ilhan Omar entered the U.S. under a legal volunteer agency and attended the University of North Dakota. She is among thousands of Somalis coming here due to the civil war in their country. Quite a community in the Minneapolis area, owning businesses, living in their communities, much as Italians, Irish, many others coming to America for safety and a democratic way of life.

WOLVES: GOP proposal goes too far

Idaho GOP officials’ consideration to designate Idaho as a “wolf hunter sanctuary state” should be rephrased: “Idaho wolf killing fields unlimited.”

Do the initiative and referendum harm rural voters?

During the 2019 legislative session, numerous lawmakers made the claim that the initiative and referendum had to be severely restricted in order to protect rural Idahoans. This argument overlooked the fact that Idaho rural voters wrote these legislative checks and balances into the Idaho Constitution in 1912 precisely to protect farmers from powerful special interests.

A tribal tradition

COEUR d’ALENE — Julyamsh, which means “the gathering in July,” will bring dance, drums, food, tribal artists and craftspeople to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds today through Sunday.

IDAHO: Strengths of past needed now

Ruthie Johnson’s speech at Kathy Sims’ services deserves a response.

You asked, Dave, so here are the answers

In answer to Dave Walker’s questions (Press Letters to the Editor, July 21), North Idaho Life has about 60,000 members. It’s one of the few places on the internet that is actually moderated, wholesome and clean. Our motto is: “Do Good — Be Nice — Have Fun.” The page has no agenda, except for maybe to be a place to cure your boredom.

GROWTH: There's an answer, you know

“Californication” of Kootenai County. This isn’t from all the Californians moving here. This is because this has already happened there, and I have seen it happen elsewhere.

ZOE: There's no excuse, Bob

I would like to respond to Bob Hunt’s letter on June 28. It was obvious to me in your commentary concerning my granddaughter Zoe O’Brien that it was really about your politics and your bitterness about a whole lot of things. There wasn’t anything in Zoe’s interview with the Coeur d’Alene Press about gun control or climate change, but instead about her activism in student safety here and on the nation’s campuses concerning school shootings.

RACE: Melting pot makes sense

Regarding the future of the WHITE race, a friend recently said to me: “At some point in the near future WHITE people are going to be a minority in this country!”

Health advisory issued for Fernan Lake

By BRIAN WALKER

Child sex case rouses protesters

The trial of a Rathdrum 20-year-old accused of paying minors for sex has been postponed until October.

HISTORY: Not to be whitewashed

Recently, I read an article about Washington High School in San Francisco. Evidently there is a mural there by a Russian-American artist and a Stanford University professor done in 1936 depicting George Washington standing over a slain Native American (the article called it a corpse) and in the company of slaves at his Mt. Vernon home.

'Lion King' 2019 - eye candy without a soul

The photorealistic, computer-animated remake of “The Lion King” touts some of the most impressive visual effects ever committed to screen. The lions look real. That’s about the only thing positive to say about Disney’s hollow and stilted cash grab.

A healthy Ansah just what the doc ordered

How about a gig where you pocket $93,750 just for showing up to work?

'Singin' in the Rain' opens tonight at Post Falls High School

"Singin’ in the Rain" opens at 7 this evening on the Post Falls High School Theater stage at 2832 E. Poleline Ave.

Clarification

Mark E. Peterson’s connection to Altar Church is that he said in court he attended services there. A judge has ordered him not to return. Peterson was not counseled by Altar Church pastors, staff or members. Altar Church did not impede law enforcement in any investigation of Peterson, nor did it seek to conduct its own investigation.

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Meti, women’s World Long Drive champion, returns

Health Advisory Issued for Fernan Lake

Panhandle Health District (PHD) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have issued a health advisory for Fernan Lake. PHD and DEQ are urging the public to use caution when recreating in or near the water, especially where ingestion is a risk.

Jim and Jane Dyer

Jim and Jane Dyer

Showcase growing in sixth year

Six years later, The Showcase isn’t just growing.

FaceApp might not be just fun and games

Wireless Lab’s FaceApp is a smartphone app that applies filters to selfies, including the viral version that shows the progression of age. I’ve been hearing from people who’ve been amused with their aged photos and think it’s all just good fun.

EWU's ceiling, and playing the Vandals

Lost in the news of Gage Gubrud’s season-ending injury during the middle of last season was brief reply made by Eastern Washington football coach Aaron Best.

Correcting the count

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

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Michael Hicks

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Coeur d’Alene Little League seeking help for trip to Northwest regionals

Sidecar rally rides low at Kootenai County Fairgrounds

North Idaho, get ready for some wild hogs.

Keillor to perform with symphony

Garrison Keillor, America’s favorite storyteller, brings himself and his longtime accompanist, Rich Dworsky, to Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College campus on Saturday, Sept. 14, to benefit the Coeur d’Alene Symphony.

Anglin with Anglen - 1973

Editor’s note: For 27 years, beginning Feb. 8, 1973, Ralph Anglen of Bonners Ferry wrote an outdoor column for the local paper that was widely read and used as a source of fishing and hunting information. It was called “Anglin’ with Anglen,” and was the real deal, the genuine item, written by someone whose socks were wet, whose toes were cold and who pulled no punches. We will continue as space allows to reprint Anglen’s column solely for its pleasure and historical significance. Any typos, we leave as is. Readers are reminded that this column was written almost 50 years ago and conditions, including state fish and game regulations, have changed.

Bail $200,000 on molestation charges

A Coeur d’Alene judge set bail at $200,000 for a 53-year-old Hayden man accused of molesting a 9-year-old earlier this year.

All familiar for Lums

This particular road to the state tournament is a pretty familiar one for the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen.

Crack! Boom! Oh-oh …

HAYDEN — Nyah Conant heard a thunderous crack on Tuesday night, then debris from her bedroom ceiling showered onto her.

Some like it HOT

Some prefer — tepid.

Steelhead forecast may be cause for concern

Steelhead anglers and fans of the fish hoping for better returns this year, especially for the large B-run fish, may want to lower their expectations.

Considering fishing in a nearby urban river

One of the biggest trout he caught was a German brown taken from a watery hole in the Spokane River below the Post Falls industrial park where Buck Knives has its international headquarters.

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What kind of tree fits in your hand?

Briefly noted

- Idaho Trust Bank said co-founder Thomas Prohaska has been promoted to chairman, president, and CEO. Prohaska has served as president of the bank since its founding in 1994.

Residents help fight fire

Using a fire extinguisher and a garden hose, Post Falls residents worked together to keep a blaze under control until firefighters arrived.

Storm damages Hayden home

Tiffinay Walker surveys the tree damage to her Hayden home today as a result of Tuesday night’s wind and lightning storm. A Ponderosa pine broke through the ceiling of two bedrooms, narrowly missing Walker’s 17-year-old daughter Nyah Conant. There were no injuries, but the damage has displaced the family. Insurance is paying for a hotel. (Photos by BRIAN WALKER/Press)

Legals July 24, 2019

Request for Sealed Bids Pursuant to Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 28 (67-2805, paragraph 3) Bouten Construction Company, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) will be accepting sealed bids for the following Bid Packages (BP) that are a part of this advertisement: BP #1: Earthwork and utilities BP #2 Asphalt paving and striping BP #3: Landscaping and irrigation BP #4: Concrete paving, curbs and sidewalks Sealed bids for the above Bid Packages shall be HAND DELIVERED ONLY no later than Thursday, August 1, at 10:00 AM (PST) to Kootenai Health (2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID) in the Bouten Construction Company construction office located on the second floor just off the North Lobby. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the deadline. Bids shall be addressed to: Bouten Construction Company c/o Kootenai Health Attention: Levi McPhee, Project Manager 2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Bidder shall clearly state on the bid envelope the specific Bid Package(s) that they are bidding. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the sealed proposals are received at the bid opening location listed above by the advertised deadline. Bids received after the date and time stated above will not receive consideration and will not be opened. Faxed, email, electronic or verbal bids will not be accepted. No bidder may withdraw their bid after the advertised deadline. Successful bidders for these Bid Packages will be contracting direct with Bouten Construction Company using the stated agreement as set forth in the bid documents. Payment and Performance Bonds Successful bidders may be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond to be one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract in accordance with the plans, specifications, and conditions thereof when a bid price exceeds $200,000. Bidder must use the form provided in the bid documents. Idaho License Bidder shall list on the Bid Form their current Idaho license number that covers the work for which they are bidding. Pre-Bid Meeting A pre-bid meeting will be conducted on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the following location: 2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Meeting will be held in the Bouten Construction Company office on second floor just off the north lobby. Preconstruction meeting will begin at 10:30am. Bid Documents Bid documents can be examined and/or ordered at the bidder's expense at the following locations: Bouten Construction Company 627 N. Napa Street Spokane, WA 99202 Phone: 509/535-3531 Construction Manager / General Contractor Bidding Bouten Construction Company will not be bidding on any work packages. Rejection of Bids Kootenai Health reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bids received. Questions Bidders may direct questions regarding the bid process to: Bouten Construction Company Construction Manager / General Contractor P.O. Box 3507 Spokane, WA 99220 Phone: 509/535-3531 Attention: Levi McPhee, Project Manager levim@boutenconstruction.com All questions and answers will be published via addendum during the bid period. Questions are due by 5:00 PM (PST) Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Questions received after July 24, 2019, will not be answered. DO NOT present questions to Kootenai Health, architect or engineers. CDA LEGAL 2020 AD# 310480 JULY 17, 24, 2019

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Why is a bee’s hair always sticky?

Rail to trail expansion looming

By BRIAN WALKER

Days of delight continue

HAYDEN — Hayden Days will offer several family activities on Friday and Saturday at McIntire Family Park, 8930 N. Government Way.

Region's largest Powwow starts Friday

The first Julyamsh at the Greyhound Park in 1998 and in all of the years since have been a generous gift of shared culture and sacred traditions of dance, drums and prayer from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Powwows are celebrations, social gatherings and friendly dance competitions surrounded by ceremonial traditions and teachings.

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Fall rec softball signups

Why was Reed punished, and Hill not?

Who exactly doles out punishments for the National Football League?

Seeing is believing when it comes to a humane shelter

Take a short trip and be convinced.

PARKING FEES: 'Insiders' on notice

Your recent editorial, “Parking Fee Feud Masks Deeper Issues” (Sunday, July 18), reminds me of the divide that continues in this town. The side you chose is the insiders, those who defend and apologize for the city’s decisions. The message sent is clear: You on the other side, you activists, single mothers, elderly and disabled (“wobbly oldsters”), you’re not one of us. You should stay home, be quiet, and obey. Let the insiders decide what’s best for you.

TRUMP: Idaho complicit in silence

Why is our Idaho Congressional delegation so silent about President Trump? I have emailed them the following comments, but I do not expect an intelligent and truthful reply:

WHITEHEAD: Old 'news' is pathetic

Seriously? A 14-year-old notice of a personal bankruptcy filing rates a front page, top of the banner, bold headline? Re:“Sheriff candidate filed for bankruptcy in 2005,” I thought the Press was supposed to be a “news” paper.

The story behind the decisions

There has been much speculation in the Press and among North Idaho residents about the likelihood, or even the chance, of a Trader Joe’s opening in our area. Having some crossover with the company — given that we sell wine and so do they — we have the chance to have a bit of somewhat grounded speculation about why they have not yet come into this market. While we can’t speak for the company, nor can we know for certain why they have yet to show up, we have a sense of a few things that might be involved.

Sacroiliac joint pain

The sacroiliac (SI) joint is where the upper body meets the lower body by connecting the sacrum with the iliac crest of the pelvis. It transmits all the forces of the upper body to the pelvis and legs and is the center of motion and shock absorption. Something unique about SI joint pain is that it commonly affects young and middle-aged women more than any other group. The onset of back and leg pain usually starts during someone’s 30s or 40s and can become chronic if the underlying causes are not corrected.

Putting the Idaho in Idaho State

A total of 32 kids from Idaho are listed among the 90 players who comprise the 2019 Idaho State football roster.

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SOFTBALL

PARKING: A problem - and a solution

On July 8, I took my visiting grandsons to Independence Point to swim and paddle boat. On arriving at the parking lot, we gathered our things and went to the kiosk to pay for three hours of parking. My grandson told me that a lady was taking a picture of my license plate. I looked over and saw her put her hand on the hood of my car. After completing my transaction and getting my receipt I walked back to my car to find a $20 ticket on my windshield and the woman gone. There was exactly one minute between her ticketing me and the receipt I received.

Cannabis, banking harmony sought by Crapo

One of the most important cannabis opponents in the U.S. Senate also happened to be one of the few voices to move the needle Tuesday toward normalizing relations between the cannabis industry and banks.

Getting pregnant with acupuncture

Today the rate of infertility is rising. Infertility and subfertility can affect women, men or even both. Since I have been in practice for four decades now, I have watched the trends. Initially, in the 1980s, it was pretty much women who had the fertility issues. Then in the ’90s, male infertility was also on the upswing. Since the turn of the century, it is not uncommon for it to be both.

WHITEHEAD: Must be the best candidate

It’s not often that my husband asks if I read the article on the front page in Sunday’s paper. Neither of us was really thinking about who to vote for Kootenai Country Sheriff but that article sealed the deal. Richard Whitehead must be the best man for the job. Why, you ask? Because small-minded people are making a major event out of the fact that he filed for bankruptcy while living in Texas in 2005.

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Priscilla Ann Spivey, 89

GROWTH: Officials just aren't listening

Really, deeper issues, sorry it is about three deeper issues!

Stick these in your pipe and blow

As the old joke goes, you know a bagpipe is out of tune when someone is playing it.

Remembering Jen, and her journey

Healed.

WHITEHEAD: Stick to the real issues

Sunday’s article on candidate for Kootenai County sheriff, Richard Whitehead, was a despicable example of his opponent’s lack of character and showed his desperation. This is a typical maneuver of desperate people in the political arena.

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

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Levi Kuznicki, 25

GOOGLE: A corporate coward

I applaud Mr. Black’s well-considered comments in the 7-19-19 Cd’A Press regarding the small cadre of Google employees who used their personal beliefs to force their employer to cancel a U.S. Department of Defense contract.

Tasheena Abeyta-Smith: Call her a mountain mermaid

Meet Tasheena Abeyta-Smith, a born-and-bred North Idaho native with a passion for love and human connection. Her roots are set in both the mountains of Idaho and the sea of Hawaii, identifying herself as a real life mountain mermaid. You can find her slinging hair at Voiage Salon, 754 N. Fourth St. in midtown Coeur d'Alene.

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Fran Goff, 84

Briefly

- The city of Coeur d’Alene posted a one-hour video on its website for developers who could not attend the July 17 Atlas Open House. The YouTube link captures artist renderings, diagrams and phased construction information among its presentations, as well as a brief Q&A session.

DEBATES: Socialism on full display

After watching the first two Democrat presidential debates (it was painful), I’m convinced that it’s no longer a Democratic Party, but woefully a socialist party. It seemed to me ALL the candidates are of the same mindset. When asked to raise their hands if they favored giving illegal immigrants FREE healthcare, up went ALL hands! I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

NEWS FLASH: Gibson for president

Wow! I am just shocked as some readers will be. I’ve switched sides. I am now a devout Democrat. I was studying the enemy’s playbook (watching CNN) when it hit me. They’re right, they’re totally right!

Gookin, Evans park themselves in hot spots

Dan Gookin found himself in the crosshairs of a government watchdog’s ire Monday after the councilman was allegedly caught parking illegally.

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Travis Usdrowski

Boise State again picked to win division

LAS VEGAS — Boise State has been chosen to finish atop the Mountain Division, while three-time Mountain West champion Fresno State has been predicted to win the West Division title, as announced Tuesday by the Mountain West at its annual media days, being held at Green Valley Ranch.

Today is the hottest day so far this year

UPDATE (4:40 p.m.): How hot was it? Not quite the century mark, but Press meteorologist Randy Mann confirmed a high temperature of 97 today in Coeur d’Alene.

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Idaho adds Moscow basketball star Quinnett

On his way to Williamsport

It all started with stepping up to the plate.

Teen stable after being hit by pickup

A 19-year-old Post Falls man who was struck by a vehicle while attempting to retrieve an item along U.S. 95 on Sunday was in stable condition Monday afternoon.

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Optimists: The glass is half full.

PARK(ing) It gets early thumbs-up from city

This September’s PARK(ing) It Festival on East Sherman Avenue got its first early support of the year from the city of Coeur d’Alene’s General Services Committee Monday.

CHS tops region in keeping teachers

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Bail $75,000 for man accused of choking woman

A man who said his hand slipped when he accidentally choked a woman long enough to make her see stars is in jail facing two felonies.

SHELTER from the STORM

By BRIAN WALKER

Briefly

- The Coeur d'Alene Tribal Encampment and Julyamsh Pow Wow begins with a memorial dance and individual specials and giveaways at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The Friday grand entry will be at 7 p.m. with more events on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, free for kids 12 and younger.

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

Conservation Success Stories: Gray wolf

The gray wolf, a pack-hunting member of the dog family, is loved and hated by many, and the story of their conservation is a reminder of how important saving just one species can be to a host of other plants and animals.

Here's the deal about disabilities and the law

Friday marks the 29th anniversary of the ADA — landmark legislation for all Americans. Why? Because placing the whole of society on equal footing is as quintessentially American as democracy itself.

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Robert James Miller, 93

The Commonsense Dog

People are sometimes confused when I say this, but reactivity is a trained behavior. Through the best intentions, we often create reactivity in our dogs by overwhelming them in an attempt to socialize.

How to Have a Happy, Healthy Summer

Summertime means longer days, sunshine, picnics, barbecues, and kids out of school. Here’s how to make the most of your summer and stay healthy, too.

Juggling juggernaut

With dizzying precision, Mickey Howard keeps an assortment of objects aloft as onlookers’ eyes spin like the balls he manipulates.

Bookmarking History National Register's role in preserving Kootenai County's past

Back in the 1890s and through the turn of a new century, hooligans, the criminally insane, gunslinging outlaws and other menacing desperados in North Idaho faced tough consequences when they were captured and hauled off to the county lockup.

Sound healing with SoulShine: Let your love mantra flow

Two women who call Coeur d’Alene and Missoula home have made it their mission to bring awareness of meditation, sound therapy and other non-traditional healing therapies to their communities.

Coeur d'Alene is San Bernardino-bound ... again!

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Warrants

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

Travelers lose money to Expedia imposters

What do you do when you need to find something? Search for it on the internet! You might want to do some extra sleuthing.

Lums handle Northern Lakes for state berth

COEUR d’ALENE — Patience paid off in a big way for the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen on Sunday afternoon.

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Excuses, excuses - and even a delivery

Editor’s note: The Press salutes the men and women who keep our community safe and whose hard work and sacrifice often go unheralded. Hats off to our neighbors, friends and relatives who serve.

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- • • Send your groaners to Devin Weeks, dweeks@cdapress.com. Keep ’em clean, and don’t be mean.

Mike Leach's legacy, and other stuff

So we spent a week discussing how to fix the Mariners.

Post Falls man struck by car on U.S. 95

A Post Falls man trying to retrieve a lost item on U.S. 95 north of Athol on Sunday was struck by a car and later airlifted to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Idaho State Police reported.

Erdmann captures Rosauers in playoff

SPOKANE — PGA professional Scott Erdmann of Oswego Lake Country Club (Lake Oswego, Ore.) birdied the first playoff hole to defeat pros Jared Lambert of Meadow Lakes Golf Course (Prineville, Ore.) and Justin Wiles of Running Y Ranch Resort (Klamath Falls, Ore.) and win the 32nd Rosauers Open Invitational on Sunday at Indian Canyon Golf Course.

'A tremendous amount of opportunity'

By MAUREEN DOLAN

Cd'A teams force deciding games

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PARKING FEES: Mr. Boe's rebuttal

It is rather insulting and concerning that the Coeur d’Alene Press mocks the elderly as “wobbly oldsters” and belittles single moms in our community. How heartless are you?

BOE: Still waiting for answers

Ah. North Idaho Life. Keith Boe. It’s all coming together.

Enjoy those pretty blue skies

The pictured lilies are from bulbs I ordered many years ago. There must be others who grow these locally, but I’ve never seen any. These are the yellow ones. I have some which bloom a bit later and are a peach color.

JULY 4: Hate on parade

I’ve put off writing this letter with the certain belief that it would be just one among dozens The Press would receive on the matter. Sadly, The Press hasn’t published any such letter, compelling me to write my own.

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Dallas L. Shaw, 64

Passing the stress test

Once upon a time, there was a king who wanted to pick the wisest person among his subjects to be his prime minister. He decided to put three finalists to an unusual test.

PRESS: Unfair in Trump article

It is apparent that you have chosen sides by choosing to print an article (July 16 world/nation briefs) that blames our president for all the discord. It reaches its conclusions by reassembling words and phrases taken out of context and misquoting for the purpose of causing confusion and hatred. Such disrespect shown to the Leader of the Free World by describing him using such words as defiant, belligerent, stoking discord, denouncing him as exploiting racial divide.

Near the river in Post Falls - what it takes

Summer continues its lightning-fast pace, with Post Falls Days already over and Art on the Green weekend here before you know it.

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Sharon Cramer, 62

Milestone Announcements

ANNIVERSARY

RENEWAL: Alive in Spirit Lake

The Wednesday article about the unsuccessful attempt by an organization to subject urban renewal agencies to undue political interference prompts me to illustrate how it operates and how a small town’s fortunes can be turned around by the judicious use of these funds which, by the way, are not stolen from other entities, but are based on the tax receipts in excess of the projected receipts for that fiscal year. No excess, no incremental receipts to the agency. Thus, this provides a relief valve for other arms of the local government that depend on these revenues if they fall short of projections.

Sheriff candidate filed for bankruptcy in 2005

Kootenai County sheriff candidate Richard Whitehead filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas in 2005.

Today is National Ice Cream Day

Here’s the scoop:

Locals off the pace after Day 2 at Rosauers

SPOKANE — PGA professional Jared Lambert of Meadow Lakes Golf Course (Prineville, Ore.) shot a 6-under-par 65 on Saturday to build a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the 54-hole Rosauers Open Invitational at Indian Canyon Golf Course.

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What do you call a curious elephant?

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Harold Loyd ‘Pete’ Arbaugh, 93

Bankruptcy isn't always a campaign killer

Dashing toward the May 2002 Republican primary, three-term state Sen. Clyde Boatright of Rathdrum appeared headed toward an easy win over little known challenger Kent Bailey.

Rising

In a way, it took a fire to light a fire under Reid Hatley.

Lums, Northern Lakes to play for state bid

COEUR d’ALENE — Quinn Conces scored Jackson Scherr with the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt with two out in the bottom of the sixth inning to send the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen past the Prairie Cardinals 6-5 in the semifinal game of the Class AA Area A (district) tournament at Thorco Field on Saturday.

New hotel to open next month in Riverstone

With five stories of 96 rooms and many other assets, the new Staybridge Suites hotel should open in late August.

Woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in Post Falls

POST FALLS — An 82-year-old Post Falls woman died after a two-vehicle collision Saturday evening at the Seltice Way/Interstate 90 interchange, Idaho State Police reported.

Coeur d'Alene air expo continues Sunday

The B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” takes off from Coeur d’Alene Airport during the air expo Saturday. The free event, which also features a B-25 World War II bomber, continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drive north on Atlas Road past Hayden Avenue and follow the signs.

RECORDS

SENTENCINGS

Expect delays during chip seal project

Drivers in the cities of Hayden, Dalton Gardens and Coeur d’Alene will need to keep their feet on their brakes and their eyes on the road for the next few weeks.

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Michael Lee Jones, 69

Briefly

- Idaho Lottery celebrated 30 years on Friday by presenting a record $60 million dividend to Gov. Brad Little for education. For the 11th time in 12 years, and the eighth consecutive year, the Idaho Lottery’s annual sales exceeded the previous year. This year’s sales were $287.9 million.

Controversy brewing

By JULIA BENNETT

Bounce through Rathdrum Days today

By DEVIN WEEKS

Movers and Shakers

Dr. Dodd joins River City Animal Hospital

Pilgrims walk the walk from Post Falls to Cataldo

Faith is impossible to humanly quantify.

Camp helps girls bolster STEM skills

Men hold the majority of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

10 amazing reasons to hire a veteran

Editor’s note: Today is National Hire a Veteran Day.

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Justin Michael Redd, 23

Momentum rising for history in high schools

One year ago I began to work to make the history of western civilization a graduation requirement in Idaho’s high schools. I am proud to say that the effort has made real progress. Rather than being one eccentric’s pipe dream, many have responded positively and a few have stepped forward to bring this dream closer to reality.

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The patron saint of copying people on email … is St. Francis of a CC.

Prairie, Lums win on first day

COEUR d’ALENE — Brock Zeller had two hits and got the win on the mound as the No. 3 seed Prairie Cardinals defeated the No. 2 seed Lewis-Clark Twins 6-2 in the first round of the class AA Area A (district) tournament Friday at Thorco Field.

Coeur d'Alene teams fall in Game 1 of best-of-3 series

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Four-time champ Prugh leads Rosauers after first day

SPOKANE — PGA professional and Community Colleges of Spokane golf coach Corey Prugh shot a 6-under-par 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the 32nd Rosauers Open Invitational at Indian Canyon Golf Course.

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Former Zag Williams-Goss

Woman dies after I-90 crash

An 80-year-old woman died late Thursday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash June 18 in the east lanes of Interstate 90 near Pleasantview Road in Post Falls.

Legals July 19, 2019

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING 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 GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF: HELEN M. FISCHER DOB:2/01/1926 CASE NO. CV28-t9-2028 Date: August 12,2019 Time: 3:30 p.m. (Hall Call) The Petitioner in the above-referenced matter, SHELLEY R. BRUNA of IDAHO FIDUCIARY SERVICES, INC., by and through her counsel of record, PAMELA MASSEY of CALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, CHTD., does hereby notify all interested parties that a hall call hearing has been scheduled on the Petition for Appointment of Guørdian and Conservator of HELEN M. FISCHER on August 12,2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Honorable Robert Caldwell at the Kootenai County Courthouse. DATED this 10th day of July, 2019. /s/ PAMELA MASSEY By: Kimmer Callahan #5224 Attorney for Petitioner CDA LEGAL # 1997 AD# 309704 JULY 12, 19, 26, 2019

FILM: Racism, sexism in reverse

American Film is not dying with a bang or a whimper. It is dying with a Woke Primal Scream at the sky.

GIFT: Nonprofit applauds generosity

We want you all to know how generous Carpet Warehouse and Color Tile are in helping local nonprofits. They donated quality vinyl flooring to our organization for a much-needed project. Not only is it easy to keep clean, but it is beautiful. Thank you!

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Patricia Lytle, 73

Growing something awesome with Mike Plante

Meet Mike Plante, Coeur d’Alene’s first urban farmer, a native who is blooming where he was planted. He is the co-founder of Plante Family Farm and can be reached at

Be merry, go round for National Carousel Day

COEUR d’ALENE — The carousel that once brought joy to so many youngsters at Playland Pier is continuing to bring smiles to kids' faces in 2019.

Movie Times

Regal Stadium 14

Parking fee feud masks deeper issues

When reaction grossly exceeds what most people would consider reasonable based on cause, you know something else is going on.

Plane makes emergency landing on Highway 97

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police and the Eastside Fire Department responded to a report of a plane having engine problems that had to make an emergency landing near Highway 97 and milepost 91.

Elder abuse: A big ugly secret

Here’s a statistic that’ll chill your bones. It’s estimated that one in 10 Americans age 60 and older has been the victim of elder abuse. It’s difficult to get an accurate count because only about one in 14 cases is reported. The extent of the problem is kept a big ugly secret … by the perpetrators who don’t want to be found out and by the victims who can’t or won’t tell.

Man dies in motorcycle crash

Idaho State Police responded to a fatal crash Thursday at 5:37 p.m. on westbound Highway 53 near milepost 6, in Rathdrum.

Teen's business takes off

For Sam Stephens, the view from the top is pretty good.

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

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Ronald S. Rose, 76

Briefly

- Online verification through Skyward Family Access for the 2019-2020 school year is now available to parents/guardians starting through Tuesday, Aug. 13. Any student who attended any Coeur d’Alene School District school in 2018-19 can verify online. This includes returning to the same school, moving to a new school or moving on to a middle or high school. Info:

Stop 'up-zoning' Cd'A's heritage neighborhoods

Kudos to Ms. Thruman for working to save the historic home on Government Way from destruction (Coeur d’Alene Press, July 2). How many of these heritage homes will be lost before measures are taken to preserve these pieces of Coeur d’Alene history?

TRUMP: Doers of dirty work

Wake up, America. Read your history!

'Midsommar' and avoiding the sophomore slump

Last year’s terrifying “Hereditary” established writer/director Ari Aster as a daring filmmaker willing to subject his audience to near constant distress. His second feature, “Midsommar,” is another horror movie, though it noticeably lacks dark spaces and traditional jump scares. Even with deliberate similarities to pagan horror films like “The Wicker Man,” Aster makes some bold, likely divisive choices with “Midsommar.”

LEGISLATORS: 28 who need refresher

When reading the article about state legislators opposing Boise State diversity programs, I vacillated between anger and non-belief. Among the 28 legislators are Rep. Vito Barbieri, Rep. John Green, Rep. Tony Wisniewski and Rep. Ron Mendive, all from Kootenai County. The programs which these legislators object to include: support for multicultural student events, six fellowships for under-represented minority students, a program to respond to gender-based violence, efforts to refer to people by their chosen name or pronoun, and training on how to reduce bias in hiring,

Author to bring Craters of the Moon to North Idaho

COEUR d’ALENE — Author Julie Weston will launch her third Nellie Burns and Moonshine mystery, "Moonscape," at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front. Ave.

Teen finds his way into a … 'Time warp into the 1950s'

By BRIAN WALKER

Sex sting trial scheduled next month

A 20-year-old Washington man who allegedly traveled to Post Falls in February to have sex with a girl who claimed to be 14 — but who was in fact a police officer in a sex sting operation — will have a trial next month, according to a Thursday ruling by a Coeur d’Alene judge.

Bad news, fish

SANDPOINT — Some day, Max Solis is quick to tell you, he is going to travel the country and fish for a living.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do lawyers wear to court?

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Marjorie Beeler-Canfield, 97

Grimm to run for sheriff in 2020

HAYDEN — John Grimm, a Kootenai County resident for 15 years, announced his candidacy for sheriff on Thursday. He is running as a Republican in the May 2020 primary.

CONFLICT: Nurse serves essential purpose

The article and editorial of July 14, concerning Cindy Clark as a board member, have placed the focus on Clark as a competitor instead of an experienced and knowledgeable nurse. This detracts from Clark’s message when she ran for the board position which was, nurses have valuable input concerning the day-to-day issues of patient care.

Investigator: Motel fire was human-caused

The Sunday fire that gutted the Garden Motel was man-made, according to local fire officials.

M's future looks bright ... really!

So what do you think of Sam Delaplane?

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State Little League titles

Police seek sex offender

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Patrick Raymond Clary, a 60-year-old man from Coeur d’ Alene, who is wanted on a parole warrant. Clary is also a registered sex offender who has not reported in, as required by law.

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Jack Leslie Dawson, Ph.D., 77

Judge's ruling opens doors for urban renewal

Observers filled the Coeur d’Alene Public Library on Wednesday afternoon to listen to city officials and engineers detail what comes next for the Atlas Waterfront urban-renewal district.

Just what the doctor ordered

“Dr. Lizzy, OR 3, stat. Dr. Lizzy, OR 3, STAT!”

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Zag women to face Dayton

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Little girl might be smartest of 'em all

Big brainpower sometimes comes in small packages.

Yellowstone's Ledge geyser roars to life after three years of quiet

Three years after its last eruption, Ledge geyser in Yellowstone National Park roared back to life on April 28.

Refuse your timeshare in a timely manner

I’ve written about the woes of timeshares in the past and pointed out that timeshares are not really assets, they are liabilities. Once you purchase a timeshare it has a zero value because there aren’t any buyers.

Vandals need to back up the preseason talk

Paul Petrino likely turned a few heads — and elicited a few chuckles — with his bold proclamation the other day.

Rail transport benefits Idaho's economy

Did you know that we have yet another hidden treasure in the Gem State? And, it’s not what you’re thinking.

Hospitality Center gives families in crisis a good night's sleep

Jeremy Evans stood in front of a crowd of nearly a hundred at the end of Ironwood Place Wednesday and marveled at the difference a year makes.

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All it takes is one, or two from here

A little confidence can go a long way in baseball.

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Michael Hicks

Landowners ask IDFG for extended turkey season

Landowners who call foul on the damage wild turkeys do to their property have asked Idaho Fish and Game for relief.

Briefly Noted

- The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring the area’s local event in connection with the National Night Out, a community-building campaign that focuses on police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at McIntire Family Park in Hayden.

Anglin' with Anglen - 1973

Editor’s note: For 27 years, beginning Feb. 8, 1973, Ralph Anglen of Bonners Ferry wrote an outdoor column for the local paper that was widely read and used as a source of fishing and hunting information. It was called “Anglin’ with Anglen,” and was the real deal, the genuine item, written by someone whose socks were wet, whose toes were cold and who pulled no punches. We will continue as space allows to reprint Anglen’s column solely for its pleasure and historical significance. Any typos, we leave as is. Readers are reminded that this column was written almost 50 years ago and conditions, including state fish and game regulations, have changed.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I saw an advertisement in a shop window that said, "Television for sale. $1. Volume stuck on full."

LPO walleye anglers target monitored fish in northern lake

Finding fish has never been so easy.

Integration, meet invention

Jensen Eldenburg stood in the fluorescent light of the Quest Integration showroom and paced patiently, hovering over a curved piece of dark plastic nine inches long.

Teen missing in Hayden area

UPDATE (July 18): Kyle Davidson has been located. He is reportedly in good health and will be reunited with his family.

Pretty pooch, happy human

Barron isn’t just showing off for his mom, Deborah Rose of Athol.

Legals July 17, 2019

Request for Sealed Bids Pursuant to Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 28 (67-2805, paragraph 3) Bouten Construction Company, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) will be accepting sealed bids for the following Bid Packages (BP) that are a part of this advertisement: BP #1: Earthwork and utilities BP #2 Asphalt paving and striping BP #3: Landscaping and irrigation BP #4: Concrete paving, curbs and sidewalks Sealed bids for the above Bid Packages shall be HAND DELIVERED ONLY no later than Thursday, August 1, at 10:00 AM (PST) to Kootenai Health (2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID) in the Bouten Construction Company construction office located on the second floor just off the North Lobby. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the deadline. Bids shall be addressed to: Bouten Construction Company c/o Kootenai Health Attention: Levi McPhee, Project Manager 2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Bidder shall clearly state on the bid envelope the specific Bid Package(s) that they are bidding. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the sealed proposals are received at the bid opening location listed above by the advertised deadline. Bids received after the date and time stated above will not receive consideration and will not be opened. Faxed, email, electronic or verbal bids will not be accepted. No bidder may withdraw their bid after the advertised deadline. Successful bidders for these Bid Packages will be contracting direct with Bouten Construction Company using the stated agreement as set forth in the bid documents. Payment and Performance Bonds Successful bidders may be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond to be one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract in accordance with the plans, specifications, and conditions thereof when a bid price exceeds $200,000. Bidder must use the form provided in the bid documents. Idaho License Bidder shall list on the Bid Form their current Idaho license number that covers the work for which they are bidding. Pre-Bid Meeting A pre-bid meeting will be conducted on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the following location: 2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Meeting will be held in the Bouten Construction Company office on second floor just off the north lobby. Preconstruction meeting will begin at 10:30am. Bid Documents Bid documents can be examined and/or ordered at the bidder's expense at the following locations: Bouten Construction Company 627 N. Napa Street Spokane, WA 99202 Phone: 509/535-3531 Construction Manager / General Contractor Bidding Bouten Construction Company will not be bidding on any work packages. Rejection of Bids Kootenai Health reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bids received. Questions Bidders may direct questions regarding the bid process to: Bouten Construction Company Construction Manager / General Contractor P.O. Box 3507 Spokane, WA 99220 Phone: 509/535-3531 Attention: Levi McPhee, Project Manager levim@boutenconstruction.com All questions and answers will be published via addendum during the bid period. Questions are due by 5:00 PM (PST) Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Questions received after July 24, 2019, will not be answered. DO NOT present questions to Kootenai Health, architect or engineers. CDA LEGAL 2020 AD# 310480 JULY 17, 24, 2019

Man who scares motorists with gun released from jail on bail

An Oregon man who was in a westbound Subaru when he allegedly pointed a .44 magnum handgun at a motorist on I-90 Sunday was released from jail after posting $20,000 bail.

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Larry C. Sumner, 75

Google-ites gone astray in anti-military move

“Don’t be evil” was a motto used in Google’s corporate code of conduct when it was founded in 1998. Many soon-to-be employees were drawn to the company because of its ethos as espoused in this admirable idea. (Its motto is now “Do the right thing.”)

ABORTION: Where did that come from?

In the July 12 issue of The Press, John Tappero criticizes my July 7 letter commending MoveOn for their demonstration against our abuse of immigrant children at the southern border. Also, in comparing activism like that to the Kootenai County Dems’ passing a mere resolution, there was some intended irony. It appears Mr. Tappero didn’t get that.

COURTESY: Fits like a glove everywhere

My husband and I have routinely practiced every one of Connie and Bill Arthur’s “Just so Idaho” courtesies. Ironically, we are from that much maligned state to the south. Maybe it’s just good people being kind and thoughtful of others regardless of their birth place? Keep it up fellow practitioners and make the world a nicer place one good deed at a time.

FRAUD: Put this 'grandson' in jail

I am 86 years old and appreciate the Coeur d’Alene Press providing information, over the past years, concerning scammers. I got a call Friday morning, according to my phone, from Annapolis, Md. Curious, I answered. It was a “grandpa help me” call.

TRADER JOE'S: Some California dreamin'

California newcomers, before you buy a new North Idaho home, give a moment to consider the hardship you may experience when there is no Trader Joe’s within 10 minutes of your house.

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TUBBS: Show respect, keep it clean

I participated in the Tubbs Hill cleanup effort Monday, July 8. I was pleased to see the turnout for the effort. Then Tuesday evening, I went on a group hike on Tubbs Hill and I could not believe the trash already. So bummed. Probably the people who thought it was OK to leave their trash for others to pick up do not read the paper, but in case you do…shame on you!

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Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Balliot, 83

People pack City Council to protest parking

The Coeur d’Alene City Council heard nearly unanimous opposition to its recent parking rate hikes Tuesday night through a swarm of dissenters flooding the proceedings with what amounted to a de facto filibuster.

POLITICS: Support electoral college

Many people are determined to eliminate the electoral college. Some of the unlearned U.S. representatives want to enroll in it. A good course on the Constitution needs to be taught to our Congress.

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Former Zag Vandersloot

Ales for the Trail in need of volunteers

No cars. No trucks. No motorbikes.

Pay hikes for most school bosses

Pay increases that began July 1 for school superintendents across Idaho varied greatly.

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Kenneth William Edelblute, 52

COMMUNISTS: Democrats, they're invading

Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country. Recently, I read a news item on Newsmax covering the annual U.S. Communist Party meeting. They were very excited about infiltrating and influencing the Democrat Party. Just take a look at who is running for the Democratic Presidential nomination. DeBlasio quoting Che Guevara, Sanders in love with Russia (a dictatorship). The nominees call themselves socialists to soften their position but they are really a Marxist-Fascist mix. The nominees don’t use the words but they want open borders with health care for illegal aliens.

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Marcus Manzardo

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Shirley M. Dean (Reger), 75

The bath water

As the saying goes, “don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater.” Right now, you’re probably wondering what the wine angle is on that title and opening line. Well, there is one — as you might suspect. What to do when a wine we have loved, or a winery that is one of our favorites, all of a sudden doesn’t taste the same? Your first thought is either, ‘have I changed,’ or ‘has the winery changed?’ The short answer is that it could be either or both. But still the question of what to do?

The intersection of artwork and interaction

COEUR d’ALENE — Pine cones, moss and pieces of dried hot glue were scattered across the glossy concrete floor. Cardboard sculptures, bright mixed-media painting and mirrors of all shapes and sizes dangled from the walls and ceiling.

Coeur d'Alene, Prairie split to conclude regular season

COEUR d’ALENE — Landen Thompson broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run single with two out in the sixth inning to send the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen past the Prairie Cardinals 4-2 in the first game of a class AA North Idaho League doubleheader on Tuesday at Thorco Field.

Why I chose to practice natural medicine

My goal as a health care practitioner is simply to help more people to have more fun by helping them feel well enough to have fun. I put a diverse background to use to make this happen. Before I decided to pursue a masters degree in Oriental Medicine, I stumbled across a few monumental ideas that would be like tractor beams drawing me into practicing medicine. I started out studying chemical and biological engineering, wanting to work on developing alternative energies. However, this was a time in my life where I was struggling through a profound fear of social situations. I instinctively knew that I could find many answers to my concerns in the remarkable wisdom of nature. I was able to resolve my anxiety through the power of whole food nutrition. I am still in awe at the ways we can leverage our innate physiological processes and the power of food as medicine.

Honest mistakes will happen, for Pete's sake

If you dedicate your career to public service, you know this: The complaint department is always open.

What current M's should we keep?

OK, boys and girls, let’s continue our crusade to rebuild the Seattle Mariners.

EDUCATION: Reward best parents, students

I listened to state Representatives Jim Addis and Paul Amador speak at the Kootenai County Democrat lunch Friday.

Alyssa Pukkila has a dedication to education

Meet Alyssa Pukkila, a passionate advocate for students with learning disabilities. Her drive to understand how the brain learns and the neuroscience behind those processes give her a unique perspective on education that is putting Post Falls on the map for innovative education.

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Gena C. Lamb, 101

Birthday celebration has North Idaho flair

Bebe Miles Fletcher turned 95 this past Friday. I adore Bebe, having known her for nearly a half century. She’s the matriarch of a large extended family and until recent years called Rathdrum home.

OPINION: The President has delivered on some of his promises

Although President Trump has been criticized for his job performance, he’s done some of what he promised to do. However, that is not necessarily a good thing.

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- HOLE IN ONE

Indians score late, reclaim first place

SPOKANE — Jonah McReynolds blasted an eighth-inning home run to left-center as the host Indians topped Everett 5-4 on Monday to reclaim first place in the Northwest League standings.

Legals July 16, 2019

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE BY A MINI STORAGE LOCATED AT 2645 E. SELTICE WAY, POST FALLS, IDAHO 83854 ON SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 AT 9:00 AM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING ANY AND ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN: UNIT 104 RENTED TO JACQUALIN BACHTEL UNIT 122 RENTED TO WILLIAM SIZEMORE UNIT 130 RENTED TO AMANDA N. SIMMONS UNIT 134 RENTED TO FRANK DAVIS UNIT 170 RENTED TO MARK A. FOGLESONG UNIT 428 RENTED TO DAWN TOLLIVER UNIT 436 RENTED TO ELAINA HUTCHIN AND SATISFYING LIENS AGAINST THESE UNITS IN FAVOR OF A MINI STORAGE 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 COSTS AND FEES INCURRED FOR THE PROSECUTION AND SALE OF PROPERTY. THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE DISCHARGE OF SAID SALE. UNITS WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY, ON JULY 27, 2019. THE ITEMS BEING AUCTIONED INCLUDE BUT ARE LIMITED TO MISC. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, BOOKS, CLOTHING ETC. IN UNITS 104-122-130-134-170-428-236. PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGER OF A MINI STORAGE AT 208-773-4981 IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR DEFAULT ACCOUNT UP TO DATE, AND CLAIM YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY BEFORE THE ITEMS ARE SOLD IN LIEN SALE. DATE AND TIME OF THE LIEN SALE AT 2645 E. SELTICE WAY, POST FALLS, IDAHO 83854 WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 AT 9:00 AM, CASH ONLY. CDA LEGAL 1968 AD# 308180 JULY 9, 16, 2019

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WWII bombers evoke history at Pappy Boyington Field

John Roberts speaks of the Greatest Generation with reverence.

Work starts on U.S. 95 intersection overhaul

By BRIAN WALKER

Briefly

- The Coeur d’Alene City Council will hold a hearing tonight on annexation of just over 6 acres at 4176 East Potlatch. The council meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the Community Room on the lower floor of the city’s Public Library at 702 Front St.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I always knock on the fridge before opening, just in case the salad is dressing.

First Step opens new doors out of prison

It’s probably not on most Americans’ radars, but something momentous is happening: 2,200 non-violent federal inmates will leave prison earlier than expected this Friday.

Rape charge reduced in case involving teen

A jury trial for a 20-year-old who was on probation for a felony sex conviction when he allegedly raped a Coeur d’Alene teenager at his grandparents’ home was vacated Monday after a plea agreement was reached.

CAP caps simulated mission

HAYDEN — Forty-six Civil Air Patrol cadets and 38 senior members took part in a simulated mission on Friday and Saturday across Idaho and Western Montana. The exercise tested the CAP’s skills and abilities in case it’s called to duty by the U.S. Air Force.

NExA will break ground Thursday

Coeur d’Alene School District will break ground on its new elementary school at noon Thursday.

Sarah's swing named for Hayden resident

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

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Arlyss Sherrard Odegaard, 83

CONSERVATION STORIES: Brown bears no longer need protection

Eight species of bear exist in the modern world: the polar bear of the Arctic tundra, the Asiatic black bear, sun bear, panda bear and sloth bear of Asia, the spectacled bear of South America, the American black bear, and the brown bear.

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Linda Jean Smith (Lahti), of Post Falls, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord Jesus on July 9, 2019, due to complications from a recent diagnosis of aplastic anemia.

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Barbara Schnurr Harrison, 97

Warrants

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

'She's like the Energizer Bunny'

By DEVIN WEEKS

Johnson, Hightower give Vandals hope for better 2019

SPOKANE — Recruiting comes in many forms, shapes and sizes.

EWU, 2018 national finalist, picked to win Big Sky

For the second straight year, the Eastern Washington University football team has been picked to win the 2019 league title by both the coaches and media as the picks were released Monday at the Big Sky Conference Football Kickoff in Spokane. The Eagles are the defending NCAA Football Championship Subdivision runner-up after sharing the Big Sky Conference title with UC Davis and Weber State.

Coaches: Don't sleep on Idaho

SPOKANE — Last season, UC Davis and Idaho State were two of the surprise teams of the Big Sky Conference in football.

Putnam knows a smile can change a life 

By DEVIN WEEKS

Helping our Veterans … sometimes it takes a village

Throughout North Idaho and Eastern Washington there are lots of generous and giving Veteran Support groups and organization that try to help today’s Veterans help themselves to a better, healthier life.

My first job: Palmer saving for the future

HAYDEN — While many teens enjoy the ease and relaxation of a summer by the lake, Kade Palmer is working in perhaps the most frantic, fast-paced environment a kid will ever see.

Legals July 15, 2019

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE File No.: 381138 Customer Ref No. 36314413 On November 13, 2019 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. located at 2157 N. Main Street, 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 November 2012 through and including June 2019 in the amount of $584.38 per month and continuing each and every month thereafter until date of sale or reinstatement. The balance now due is: $203,308.55 in principal; $59,485.09 in interest; $12,996.19 in subsidy granted; and $18,238.28 in fees currently assessed and computed through July 2, 2019 with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $26.1463. 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 $216,304.74, 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: July 11, 2019 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 2012 AD# 310214 JULY 15, 22, 29, AUGUST 5, 2019

My first job: The money's coming in

Editor’s note: During the past month, The Press introduced you to several local students who are gaining work experience with their first jobs this summer. We thought it was a good time to check in on them and see what they were learning and how they were getting along.

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Senior Lunch Menus

Lake City Center

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Janet Mason

Veterans resource directory

Every County and state has a Veteran Affairs office to answer questions about benefits and provide assistance. There are also other useful resources for Veterans in the Inland Northwest.

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Kathleen Louise (Riggs) Seward, 67

It's a numbers game as we try to fix the Mariners

No, we haven’t forgotten our vow to fix the Mariners.

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Leslie Eugene “Gene” Morse

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Blaze scorches Garden Motel

UPDATE: The fire that consumed the main campus of the vacant Garden Motel earlier today has been extinguished.

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Cherie Joanne Bobbitt, 63

The importance of volunteering

Albert Einstein believed that “only a life lived for others is worth living.” I believe that is one of his most significant observations. And I couldn’t agree more.

Alert in the social media age

By CRAIG NORTHRUP

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Barry William Newcomb

Coeur d'Alene teams qualify for state

Idaho District 1

SPOTLIGHT: Thinking is believing

Gordon Sanders, you say yes put myself and others “in the spotlight,” as though you were a cop and we were the villains in the dead of night. In fact, you have just given us center stage. (Congrats to Hans Neumann for getting top billing.)

KINDNESS: Served up with a burger

My wife and I decided to go to McDonald’s for a sandwich Wednesday after a frustrating morning of septic issues. Having done some digging, we were not dressed for success, so to speak.

CDA: Love in red, white, blue

On Thursday, July 4, I experienced the overwhelming gratitude of North Idahoans when marching with the Coeur d’Alene VFW chapter — in itself such a privilege — the first entry in our Independence Day Parade. Alive on that day and clearly displayed by those along the route, was love of our wonderful country. PLEASE never end your devotion and care for the USA and pass along those ideals to all your family! Thank you from a humble servant.

IDAHO: Rally to keep it just so

In Sholeh Patrick’s column of July 9, she discusses changes in Idaho regarding driving culture, kindness and courtesy. One quote attributed to a long-time Idahoan was, “It’s just so Idaho to say hi to strangers in or out of the car.”

Big Sky media days a chance to get to know you

It’s the media version of speed dating — Big Sky Conference style.

WHITEHEAD: Eminently qualified

In response to “Jones exits sheriff’s race, backs Norris,” there were three notable quotes by Mr. Jones. First, that Norris is most qualified because he “managed contracts for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Office;” second, “There’s a lot of problems with the sheriff’s office and an insider is not the answer;” third, “Whitehead hasn’t done anything that’s equivalent.” Mr. Jones obviously hasn’t done his research. In moments, (https://sheriffrick.com/) and (https://norris 2020.com/) this is what I found:

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Christina Linn Mathews, 50

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Block, drafted by Tigers, opts to return for senior season at WSU

FIREWORKS: Echoes of painful celebrations

This is for those selfish people who light their unnecessary fireworks, not just firecrackers, days before and after the 4th.

A QUESTION OF CONFLICT

COEUR d'ALENE — Declarations of conflict of interest likely will arise more often at future Kootenai Hospital District board meetings.

Lums romp, finish 2-3 at tourney

David Kraak hit a two-run single in the first inning, then added a sacrifice fly in the fifth as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Tri-Cities Badgers of Pasco 15-0 on Saturday at Borah High’s Wigle Field in Boise to conclude pool play in the Boise Summer Classic.

Briefly

- The Hayden Lake Divide Road 406 on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District has been closed for road construction from the intersection of the Deception Creek Road 612 at Windy Ridge to the junction with the Railroad Grade Road 206 at Burnt Cabin Summit. The roadwork, which includes heavy equipment, is expected to continue throughout July.

Hospital trustee brought handcuffs to the job

You wouldn’t have an employee of PepsiCo shaping policy for Coca-Cola.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you call a giant pile of cats?

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Donald Merkeley, 95

Belle's Brunch House opening this week

Offering a breakfast-lunch menu 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Belle’s Brunch House will open this week in Suite A at 324 W. Lancaster Road (just west of U.S. 95).

INSPIRED: A team called America

On Thursday, as I was watching the Fourth of July Parade at 10th and Sherman with my daughters-in-law and granddaughter, the Coeur d’Alene High School Cheer Squad and football players passed by. The most unexpected thing happened that I must acknowledge. Football players from CHS were shaking the hands of all veterans along the parade route and thanking them for their service to our country. They approached vets from the street side (parade route) and a large number of them were making their way down the sidewalk. I shook hands with at least 10 of these young men and I can’t tell you how impressed I was and how appreciative. This gesture impacted me and all the people around me as they continued the 18 blocks down the street.

Lake activities and building flexibility at Dover Meadows

Living within a short stroll of the stunning beauty of Lake Pend Oreille isn’t out of reach. In fact, it’s very much affordable in the Dover Meadows neighborhood of the Dover Bay Waterfront Community.

Egg-a-licious!

These tasty and colorful eggs are nothing to cluck about.

Legals July 13, 2019

ANOTHER SUMMONS FEE: EXEMPT (Idaho Code § 67-2301) 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: SHANNON BAILEY MESSICK DOB: 09/24/2018 A Child Under Eighteen Years. IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF: SERENA ROSE MESSICK, Mother NATHANIEL DAVID MESSICK, Father Case No. CV28-18-7643 THE STATE OF IDAHO SENDS GREETINGS TO: SERENA ROSE MESSICK YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights between SHANNON BAILEY MESSICK and her mother, SERENA ROSE MESSICK, has been filed with the District Court of the County of Kootenai, by Denise L. Rosen, Deputy Attorney General, under Idaho Code Section 16-2005, etc. A hearing on the petition will be held at the Juvenile Justice Center, 205 North 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on September 3, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that you are entitled to be represented by an Attorney. If you cannot afford one, you may be appointed an Attorney by making application to the Court at the Kootenai County Courthouse. If you fail to appear at the time and place set forth above, or fail to appear through an attorney, you may be deemed to have defaulted and a judgment terminating your parental rights may be entered without further hearing or notice. DATED this 10th day of July, 2019. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO BY: /s/ Theresa Carroll DEPUTY LAWRENCE G. WASDEN ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF IDAHO NICOLE S. MCKAY, ISB# 4593 CHIEF, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION DENISE L. ROSEN, ISB# 4163 Deputy Attorney General 1120 Ironwood Drive Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Denise.Rosen@dhw.idaho.gov Telephone: (208) 769-1589 CDA LEGAL 2004 AD# 309923 JULY 13, 20, 27, 2019

Honoring their sacrifice: Terry Lee's suffragette

Hayden artist Terry Lee is working on his fourth life-sized bronze sculpture to be placed in Coeur d’Alene’s McEuen Park: A suffragette.

Parking cold cash in parks

By CRAIG NORTHRUP

Movers and Shakers

Mullen joins Mountain West Bank as Ramsey branch manager

Look at truckers from this perspective

In reference to your Business section article Sunday, June 30, “Truckers, slow your roll” in RED script by AP writer Tom Krisher. A good example of politicians perceived good, can be unknowingly manipulated and overridden by uninformed/misinformed bias of public opinion and industry conflict by powerful representative politicians (Sen. Isakson — relief worker Kenya, real estate businessman; Sen. Coons — Lawyer, legal clerk, counsel for manufacturing firm) and an AP Journalist (Krishner — auto writer, slow bicyclist) backing an issue circumventing government experts who have many reasons to list as “undetermined” in a complex rule-making study that has major effects on the public, motor industry and trucking eating up valuable resources and adding questionable rules.

Jeanette Laster says, 'Be kind … embrace change'

Meet Jeanette Laster, a community advocate with a heart to serve people. As well as serving as executive director of the Human Rights Education Institute, Jeanette will be returning to full-time student status in the fall to pursue numerous avenues of interest in leadership. Her favorite quote: “The best way to find yourself is lose yourself in the service to others.” — Mahatma Gandhi.

Dog days of summer can be deadly

The difference between life and death can be just a few minutes.

Briefly

- Anyone with information about Thursday night's brush fire on Best Hill off 15th Street in Coeur d'Alene is asked to call the

Brookshire homes in Rathdrum fiber-ready through Intermax

A soon-to-be subdivision in Rathdrum will enter the 21st century before it’s even built.

28 Idaho lawmakers oppose Boise State diversity programs

IDAHO FALLS (AP) — A group of 28 Idaho Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Boise State University criticizing the school’s efforts to address gender-based violence, aid underrepresented minority students and to avoid bias in hiring decisions because the lawmakers say those and other programs increase tuition costs and go against the “Idaho way.”

Rapid response rewarded

POST FALLS — Joe Vogel's voice trembled with emotion when he thanked Post Falls Police Officer Christoffer Christensen for giving him a priceless gift.

The Commonsense Dog

If you’ve heard my public speaking, you know I’m theatrical and passionate when I talk. I grew up very involved in theater, music, and writing, and I learned at a young age that there is a very big difference between an actor SAYING words and an actor FEELING words. There is a very big difference between a musician PLAYING music and a musician FEELING music. There is a big difference between an author TELLING emotions on a page and an author FEELING emotions on a page.

Frank Peretti, 'father of Christian fiction'

It was an absolute joy and privilege to interview Frank Peretti, arguably one of our area’s most recognized names, author of 19 novels and two nonfiction works and a sought-after speaker.

People share summer screen time rules

Pamela O. Rule in our house: No reading; no screen time. I’ve let up on time limits some over the summer since we’re pretty strict during the school year about it. However, they still need a time limit or they would literally spend all day staring at a screen. Getting tough to limit screen time though because so many devices from phones, chrome books, iPad, Kindle, Xbox to TVs. They device hop. I’m ready to lock them all up for the summer!! We use circle to limit screen time & keep them safe online.

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Lenora Martha Jurvelin, 96

Sky dazzlers

They fly through the sky with the greatest of ease, tugged and maneuvered into action by gawkers below.

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What I if told you

LOW BLOW

By DEVIN WEEKS

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Victim a no-show; rape suspect released

A 36-year-old deep-sea fisherman who’s been in jail since May for allegedly raping a woman in Coeur d’Alene was released Thursday afternoon after the victim failed to appear at his probable-cause hearing.

'Extreme' June? Not so much in North Idaho

June was another month of “extremes” across the globe. However, here in North Idaho, conditions overall were close to normal.

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Game times set for EWU’s

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Idaho District 1

Manzardo, Smith lead Lums at tourney

BOISE — Marcus Manzardo went 3 for 4, drove in four runs and scored twice as the Coeur’Alene Lumbermen beat the Boise Gems 14-8 on Friday at Borah High’s Wigle Field on the second day of the Boise Summer Series.

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The Press is offering a reward for the tackle box's return

The family of Max Solis, the 8-year-old whose tackle box was stolen, is requesting the neon green and black tackle box be returned to any business in the Cedar Street Bridge Public Market, 334 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Investigators seek information on Best Hill fire

Investigators are seeking information about a July 11 brush fire on Best Hill that appears to have been caused by humans.

Help solve the great tackle box caper

An 8-year-old fisherman is devastated after someone stole his treasured tackle box when he was fishing around noon on Thursday under the Cedar Street Bridge in Sandpoint. Max had spent years collecting lures and making special pieces that he kept in that box. His dad, Junior, is asking that whoever took the black and neon green tackle box return it to any business at the Cedar Street Bridge. “It’s an awful thing to take something so innocent and constructive away from him,” his father said. “I know it’s not fancy, but it means a lot to him.” See the full story in your Coeur d’Alene Press this weekend.

Legals July 12, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE - SIDEWALK & CROSSWALK CLOSURE Beginning 7/15/2019, construction to upgrade existing ADA sidewalk ramps will begin and intermittent sidewalk and crosswalk closures are to be expected at the following intersections: Northwest Blvd and I-90 westbound on/off ramps, eastbound on/off ramps; 4th Street and I-90 westbound on/off ramps, eastbound on/off ramps; and US-95 and Appleway Ave. Temporary routing will be in place for pedestrians to navigate around these areas, however, if assistance is needed for pedestrian traffic through these specific areas, please contact the following number between 6:00am to 9:00pm to request such support: 208-771-8569 or 208-661-9191. When possible, please call ahead to minimize wait time. The work at these locations is scheduled to be complete by 8/9/2019. CDA LEGAL 2003 AD# 309834 JULY 12, 2019

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Albert Gordon Scott

Civic engagement lands on endangered species list

What Chet said.

Ballo can ball, and other Zag goodies

Oumar Ballo could be the second coming of Shaquille O’Neal.

Post Falls gets its fest going

By BRIAN WALKER

Make-A-Wish unveils North Idaho council

After years of communicating and coordinating across the state to make dreams come true, Make-A-Wish Idaho finally has a solid presence in North Idaho.

Movers and Shakers

Independent Banker recognizes Bobbitt with new award

EDUCATION: Question of qualifications

Sunday’s July 2 Press had a surprising article on the front page. Mr. Don Soltman reflected on his tenure on the Idaho Education Board. Quite interestingly, Mr. Soltman endorsed (bequeathed) Mr. John Goedde, a local non-reelected politician, previous school board member, and the previous board president of the Senate Education Committee. He said Mr. Goedde is “supremely qualified.”

Today's Ghastly Groaner

C, Eb, and G walk into a bar. The bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve minors."

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Kathleen Sims, 77

Movie Times

Hayden Discount Cinema

Briefly

- Tony Bamonte, a well-known Northwest author, historian and former three-term Pend Oreille County sheriff, died Thursday of pancreatic cancer. He was 77.

SERVICE: Saluting 4 on the 4th

What a picture in the July 4 paper of “Generations of Service,” four men of the Whipple family from St. Maries. They look like the same man in four different uniforms.

These camps are all DRAMA

As someone who once stood and bowed to applause in the shoes of a young theater actor, Daniel Connelly is elated to encourage kids to have that same exhilarating experience.

CORRIDOR: A very unhealthy word

The next time you see the word “corridor” in this newspaper, get a very firm grip on your wallet. We’re probably still lost somewhere in the midst of the “education corridor.” And the latest aberration is the promotion of a “health corridor.” The movers and shakers, promoters and politicians are working hard to find ways to feather their own nests and spend money. Your money.

LUMBERMEN: Playing the game right way

A message to the excellent American Legion baseball team of young men, their coaches and parents who make up the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen.

Public hearing needed for big Hayden Lake decisions

Many of the lake front property owners on Hayden Lake believe we have a right to protect our shoreline property and docks from damage and erosion, help the kayak and paddleboard users needing a safe zone on the lake, and swimmers that are left totally unprotected. It has been clearly reported many times that the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t have the equipment or manpower to be enforcing to any minimal degree the abuses and violations occurring on the lake. Mr. Steve Meyer’s comment about simply wanting to educate people as to what 200 feet looks like is simply naive and is why we all have our legal buoys 200 feet from the shore and dock in the first place. Enforcing the use of legal buoys that are truly set at 200 feet makes sense, but to mandate the complete removal of all the buoys and replacing them with only 14 buoys is insane!

Living for Logan: Answers in face of death

It was and still is every parent’s nightmare. The call you fear from the police notifying you that your child is in very serious condition and is being worked on by paramedics. Rushing to the scene trying to determine what has happened to your child who was with you just 60 minutes earlier. After one hour of agony, the EMTs walking over to us, putting down their emergency kits to tell us they did all they could but could not save him.

ELECTROSHOCK: End the barbarity now

I hope you and the public will hear me. I am a retired level one trauma nurse of many years trying to get media to address the cover-ups and harm around the use of electroshock or ECT. It is being performed at an alarming rate and for many things. It has no FDA testing for either safety or effectiveness. This involves up to 450 volts or more to the brain.

Jolting jury letter guilty of mistake

COEUR d'ALENE — When Tami Martinez opened her mail on Thursday, she had a "body jolt and heart-pounding confusion."

Police name officers involved in park shooting

Coeur d’Alene Police released the names Thursday of eight officers involved in a Fourth of July shooting at City Park that left an 18-year-old Spokane man hospitalized.

Hayden residents will vote on doubling police force

HAYDEN — Four more deputies could be assigned to the city of Hayden if voters approve the measure at the November election.

DEMOCRATS: Abortion stance weakens argument

In Sunday’s letter to the editor “Demonstration: Just cause for humanity,” Del Cameron stated “it should be noted that the Kootenai County Democrats have taken a stand, as well. They think separation of families is wrong and, according to The Press report, about a year ago passed a resolution so stating.”

Coeur d'Alene Fourth of July Parade winners

Organizers of the Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July Festival announced the winners of their annual Sherman Avenue parade:

Man draws 10 years in lewd conduct case

COEUR d’ALENE — A 29-year-old Rathdrum man who had sex with a teenager in a storage unit last winter after buying her vodka will spend 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to lewd conduct.

It's the 'Greatest Show (and Tell)' in Cd'A

By DEVIN WEEKS

FITZMYERS: Generosity helps firefighters

Hauser Lake Fire District and Auxiliary would like to thank the Fitzmyers Family Fund for their generous donation of $11,000, which will be used to purchase personal protective equipment for our volunteer firefighters.

Lums drop two to open tourney in Boise area

Coeur d’Alene rallied with four runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull within two with the bases loaded, but the comeback fell just short as the Lumbermen lost 7-5 to the Boise Capitals on Thursday at Capital High in the first game of the Boise Summer Series.

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Hatley bows out in Round of 32

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Cd'A Police Department releases names of officers involved in July 4 shooting

The following police officers were involved in the July 4 shooting in City Park, just as the fireworks show was ending in downtown Coeur d’Alene:

Garrison Keillor tickets are now on sale

Tickets for the Sept. 14 Garrison Keillor performance at the Schuler Performing Arts Center at Boswell Hall on the North Idaho College campus are officially on sale!

Energy drinks: Consume them at your own risk

It’s no wonder we feel exhausted and in need of a pick-me-up. We’re busy.

Pride cometh before the sauce

COEUR d’ALENE — Pastor Bobby Stanchfield would very much like for you to experience eternal salvation.

Consultants reveal answer to Health Corridor questions

After more than a month of discussion, surveys, workshops and outreach, an engineering consulting company has created an early, ambitious diagram of what a hypothetical Health Corridor in Coeur d’Alene might look like.

Is your writing logical?

If you’re a doctor or nurse, you get it too — that involuntary inner shudder when someone in a social situation says, “I have this pain …” Asking for cocktail party diagnoses is not cool. It puts the askee in an awkward position.

More looking ahead to the fall season in prep sports

Thinking ahead to some possible storylines for the upcoming high school fall sports season in the area:

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Hatley advances at

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Lewis-Clark 9-11

Fillios: Proposal to address wakes coming

COEUR d'ALENE — An upstream battle dealing with pounding wakes on Kootenai County waterways finally appears to be rounding the bend.

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

Correction

Those who want to buy tickets to the 3Cs Appreciation Lunch in August should call Judy Gardner at 208-664-4604, not the number printed in Wednesday's article.

Sex sting lands Rathdrum man in prison

A Rathdrum sex offender who was on probation when he was busted in a February sex sting will serve at least 11 years in prison.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why did the cowboy get a dachshund?

Briefly

- The first phase of the Post Falls Evergreen Cemetery expansion is open. The 3-acre addition is south of the Gladys Schneidmiller Celebration of Life Fountain. It adds 1,500 burial lots and 96 niches that are now for sale. Information: 208-777-4478

Have a beer with Danica Gilbert

Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today: Danica Gilbert

Summer is time to run the dog or exercise

Running the dog is what we call getting the dog some exercise during the summer months because his workout regime has been similar to an average college student on spring break.

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Kris Jackson

Way to be a PAL

By DEVIN WEEKS

Father, sons win big house at NIC

Everyone deserves a chance.

Pastor Tim shooting subject of TV show

COEUR d'ALENE — The case of a 2016 shooting of a Coeur d'Alene pastor will be featured on the Investigation Discovery channel at 10 p.m. Thursday.

VILIFIED: A little proof, if you please

I appreciate Mr. Gordon Sanders putting me in the good company of people like Jim Hollingsworth and Brent Regan. But when he asserts that I vilify people, it would help me refrain from doing so if he would give me an example of at least one of my unwarranted vilifications.

IMMIGRATION: Protectors and protesters

Rallying at the offices of our U.S. senators in an attempt to convey incredulity and frustration regarding Trump’s vicious interpretation of Section 1325, Title 8 could be seen as an exercise in beating one’s head on a rock. Educate yourself on this issue.

Bullets and smiles are both effective weapons

Maybe Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White started to say it during his press conference Friday.

Wake debate resurfaces

COEUR d'ALENE — Wakes amid increasing traffic on waterways in Kootenai County are causing a ripple effect of concerns.

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Fundraiser planned for

FAR LEFT: Two issues promising disaster

After the last debate, I’m surprised no one has dared tread the opinion threshold of what these candidates are proposing for us the American public. Well here we go.

A decade of service

COEUR d’ALENE — Providing services that support individuals and families in need, rebuilding lives with dignity and helping people find comfort and happiness — that's what St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho does.

Sixth time's a charm for River's Edge

By CRAIG NORTHRUP

2019 Garden Tour tickets on sale now

The 22nd annual Coeur d’Alene Garden Club Garden Tour is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 14.

HEADLINE: Right quote, wrong place

The front page of the July 6 Coeur d’Alene Press had the headline ‘I didn’t think this would happen’ in bold print directly above a picture of Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White. The placement of that quote gave readers the mistaken impression those words were spoken by Chief White. In fact, readers had to go to page A9 to read that quote was NOT from Chief White, but taken in part from a statement made by a 14-year-old bystander.

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Suzanne Endsley

Plea change set for therapist accused of sex with teen patient

A Coeur d’Alene counselor who denied having sex with a vulnerable adult will change his plea at a hearing next week.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Did you hear about the farmer who fell out of the hay loft?

Judgment withheld in fake fender bender claim

A woman who claimed back and shoulder injuries from a fender bender almost five years ago was fined $5,000 this week for attempting to defraud an insurance company after a jury found she wasn’t in the car when the crash occurred.

CONFORM: Not a chance, Mr. Sanders

We owe a vote of thanks to Gordon Sanders (Press, July 5) for collecting his list of writers to The Press who do not “conform” to his beliefs, as he phrases it, and “vilify” their opponents.

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Ruth Ann Stratton (Gorman)

Natural solutions for ear infections

Ear problems can be extremely painful, especially in children. Millions of children visit doctors for ear infections (otitis media) each year. It accounts for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Ear infections also happen to be the most common reason kids are prescribed antibiotics. Yet, new studies suggest these drugs do virtually nothing to help most kids recover faster.

Having a purple hair day, and other stuff

Slogging through the check-out line at Walmart rarely provides column fodder.

'Kid Cannabis' trial set for January

The trial for the man accused of killing Michael C. “Topher” Clark was moved to next year after attorneys for the defendant said they could not be ready for an earlier court date.

IMMIGRATION: Common sense, speak up

In response to the article on the front page of the Coeur d’Alene Press on July 3 titled, “Liberals to leaders, close the camps.” These are my views on the immigration issue.

Fleming shines as Prairie tops Northern Lakes

RATHDRUM — Matt Fleming struck out four and drove in two runs for the Prairie Cardinals in a 15-2 win over the Northern Lakes Mountaineers in class AA North Idaho League play on Tuesday at Gorton Field.

Idaho Dems say socialist agenda won't work

Former Idaho Democratic congressmen Walt Minnick, Larry LaRocco and Richard Stallings are not on the front lines of this presidential campaign. But they have better thoughts about what it will take for a Democrat to win the White House than most of the candidates running.

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JoAnne Seher (Jones)

Unspoken words from long ago amaze with impact

Last July, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of Ric Clarke in the garden of Roosevelt Inn. It was a lovely, memory-filled morning of reminiscing and reconnecting. A conversation with Barb Benner Everson that day made a lasting impact. When I first encountered Barb in 1965, she was a ninth-grader at Coeur d’Alene Junior High School on Seventh Street. She was beautiful, smart, kind and a cheerleader. She was without question the most popular girl in school. It was the fall of 1965 and I was a new student, starting the eighth grade in a new school in a new town. Coeur d’Alene had a population of about 10,000 and new students were a bit of a rarity. I spent that first year trying to assimilate and did make some dear friends who are still in my life.

Two trustees, superintendent resign from Kootenai School District

Two Kootenai Joint School District School Board trustees and the superintendent resigned during a special meeting June 27.

Briefly

- The Coeur d’Alene Health Corridor’s last design workshop begins at 5 p.m. tonight in the Edminster Student Union Building at North Idaho College. The results of the workshops’ community input will be unveiled during tonight’s two-hour finale.

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RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION

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Ugandan engineer builds new life in North Idaho

COEUR d’ALENE ­— A simple twist of fate, a whole lot of paperwork and — after years of waiting — perfect timing.

Dangers of heartburn and reflux

With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!

Our trip to wine country

Mary and I frequently get asked questions like what is our favorite wine? Tough to answer — there is never just one. Or, when you go to wine country, who do you go visit? This one is easier to answer. Ironically, we don’t get to go all that often and there are clearly favorite spots of ours to visit. We are headed to Northern California this coming fall for a celebratory vacation and have started making reservations. Here are some of the “stops” on our list.

Fun times, serious cash

By DEVIN WEEKS

Attorney General William Barr is undermining the rule of law

Ever since William Barr was sworn in as U.S. Attorney General, he has failed to honor the sacred oath he recited to “faithfully discharge the duties” of that high office. Among other things, he has shown a higher allegiance to the President than to the law, has knowingly allowed his departmental attorneys to make specious arguments in court, and has disregarded his responsibility to uphold the rule of law.

Legals July 9, 2019

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE BY A MINI STORAGE LOCATED AT 2645 E. SELTICE WAY, POST FALLS, IDAHO 83854 ON SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 AT 9:00 AM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING ANY AND ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN: UNIT 104 RENTED TO JACQUALIN BACHTEL UNIT 122 RENTED TO WILLIAM SIZEMORE UNIT 130 RENTED TO AMANDA N. SIMMONS UNIT 134 RENTED TO FRANK DAVIS UNIT 170 RENTED TO MARK A. FOGLESONG UNIT 428 RENTED TO DAWN TOLLIVER UNIT 436 RENTED TO ELAINA HUTCHIN AND SATISFYING LIENS AGAINST THESE UNITS IN FAVOR OF A MINI STORAGE 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 COSTS AND FEES INCURRED FOR THE PROSECUTION AND SALE OF PROPERTY. THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE DISCHARGE OF SAID SALE. UNITS WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY, ON JULY 27, 2019. THE ITEMS BEING AUCTIONED INCLUDE BUT ARE LIMITED TO MISC. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, BOOKS, CLOTHING ETC. IN UNITS 104-122-130-134-170-428-236. PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGER OF A MINI STORAGE AT 208-773-4981 IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR DEFAULT ACCOUNT UP TO DATE, AND CLAIM YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY BEFORE THE ITEMS ARE SOLD IN LIEN SALE. DATE AND TIME OF THE LIEN SALE AT 2645 E. SELTICE WAY, POST FALLS, IDAHO 83854 WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 AT 9:00 AM, CASH ONLY. CDA LEGAL 1968 AD# 308180 JULY 9, 16, 2019

Big ideas, small crowds at Health Corridor design workshop

Engineers and community neighbors put on their thinking caps at North Idaho College Monday night in the first of three attempts to try to design a possible Health Corridor in Coeur d’Alene.

Give them the world

By DEVIN WEEKS

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

Nighttime I-90 resurfacing set to begin on Wednesday

Motorists on the area's two busiest stretches of highway are about to undergo a double dose of construction.

At home on the water

Growing up, Isaiah Harrison knew he’d like to eventually get into something to do with sports.

Douglas Crimp, renowned art expert, dies at 74

Douglas Crimp, who graduated from Coeur d'Alene High in 1962 before becoming a world-renowned American art historian and critic and AIDS activist, died at his home in New York City on Friday. He was 74.

American Legion celebrates 101 years

The John R. Bloomquist Post 69, American Legion in Plummer, Idaho will host the 101st Department Convention of the American Legion, Department of Idaho from July 10 to 14 at the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Casino in Worley. Brett P. Reistad, National Commander of the American Legion, will attend the convention.

North Idaho drivers head wrong way on kindness

With family in several countries “across the pond,” as the Brits say, I’ve learned that all drivers aren’t created equal. There is a certain driving culture unique to each place — a set of expectations, habits, and unspoken rules you don’t find in manuals.

Suspect charged with aggravated assault in Cd'A shooting

A 33-year-old Coeur d’Alene man who was arrested by a police SWAT team Sunday afternoon near midtown is in the Kootenai County jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What kind of music do planets like?

Second man held in park shooting

COEUR d’ALENE — A man police said might have accompanied Tyler Rambo to the Fourth of July fireworks show before Rambo was shot by officers at City Park is in the Kootenai County Jail on $10,000 bail.

Briefly

- Coeur d’Alene Public Schools has openings for an office manager/transportation, bus drivers and substitute bus drivers. Contact Lisa Loy in human resources, 208-664-8241, Ext. 10031.

CONSERVATION SUCCESS STORIES: Peregrine Falcon

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman? Well, this time it actually is a bird, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) to be precise. Though it looks like its close cousins, hawks and eagles, this raptor, or bird of prey, is a great deal smaller than the average hawk or eagle, measuring three and a half feet from one wingtip to the other and weighing up to three pounds.

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Bell returns to Gonzaga

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- HOLES IN ONE

No day is 'typical'

Editor’s note: The Press salutes the men and women who keep our community safe and whose hard work and sacrifice often go unheralded. Hats off to our neighbors, friends and relatives who serve.

Work on I-90 and US-95 begins this week

COEUR d’ALENE—Two projects will begin this week in the Coeur d’Alene area.

The Commonsense Dog

We’ve discussed the importance of balanced energy in training, but people may still be confused about why being mindful of energy is important, so let’s see if I can clarify.

Hospital helpers

For Coeur Voice

Colleges and other transitions: Social media help or hurt?

Transitions are challenging—from entering a new summer program to starting a new school to going off to college. Youth are facing these transitions with new forms of communication and self-presentation—yep, you got it...social media platforms. These platforms can both help and hinder these transitions and that is what I want to discuss today.

Footprints of change: The Bird Museum

The best thing about being a kid is unfettered imagination.

Legals July 8, 2019

SUMMONS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICTFOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI CHRISTOPHER JONES, a single man, Plaintiff, vs. KARL STRAUCH and DOROTHY STRAUCH, husband and wife, and KOOTENAI COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, AND Any person, firm, entity, partnership, company or corporation, whose true name is unknown, claiming any interest, lien or estate in and to the following described real property: The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 47 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho. Defendants. Case No. CV28-19-4594 TO: KARL and DOROTHY STRAUCH You have been sued by Christopher Jones, the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV28-19-4594. The nature of the claim against you is to quiet title. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 324 W. Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene Idaho 83814, (208) 446-1160, and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney at Christopher D. Gabbert, Attorneys Northwest, Inc., 1900 Northwest Blvd., Ste 106, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, (208) 664-1139. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated: 6/26/2019 JIM BRANNON Kootenai County District Court By: E. Floden Deputy Clerk CDA LEGAL 1943 AD# 306599 JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

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Earthquake activity continues with large quakes in southern California

My column last week focused on earthquake activity over the last month. Although, the overall number of earthquakes since the beginning of this year seems to fall within “normal” ranges, the activity over the last 3 weeks or so has gained a lot of attention, especially with recent events.

Warrants

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

Today's Ghastly Groaner

- • • Send your groaners to Devin Weeks, dweeks@cdapress.com. Keep ’em clean, and don’t be mean.

Briefly

The City of Coeur d’Alene cancelled today’s CDA TV’s 8 a.m. meeting, today’s General Services noon meeting and today’s Public Works Committee 4 p.m. meeting, citing a lack of agenda items after the holiday weekend.

Owe on student loans? Scammers may love you

For thousands of college graduates in Idaho, making student loan payments will soon become reality. A reality that can feel like a huge financial burden. According to the Institute for College Access and Success, borrowers, on average, owe over $28,000. And because student loan debt is so common, scammers smell opportunity. During the summer, the Better Business Bureau sees a spike in reports since this is a particularly busy season for this type of scam.

Senior Lunch Menus

Lake City Center

First of three Health Corridor design workshops tonight

The next step in Coeur d’Alene’s potential future Health Corridor begins tonight.

Tiny Rose bloomed for U.S. when it mattered

It was becoming a serious problem.

Lums fall short of advancing at wood-bat tourney

COEUR d’ALENE — They put themselves in a position to advance, but the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen saw their tourney run end Sunday night with a 12-2 loss to the Kennewick (Wash.) Outlaws in the final game of pool play at the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Wood Bat Classic at Thorco Field.

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Idaho District 1

Man arrested in downtown shooting; no injuries

By PRESS STAFF

Meanwhile, the Blazers' road just got tougher

And to think, it was only a little over a month ago the Portland Trail Blazers were the second-best team in the Western Conference.

Going the right direction

Crime in Idaho is down, a new statewide report shows.

DEMONSTRATION: Just cause for humanity

Liberals, locally, just don’t get out and demonstrate much, in whatever number, for whatever cause. But apparently they did just that, about 25 of them, recently. Is this historic or what? In its reporting of the MoveOn protest, The Press might have footnoted an answer to that question. But whatever. The cause couldn’t have been more compelling: the brutal, immoral, illegal treatment of immigrant children at our southern border, a direct result of Trumpian policy, if you’ll remember, intended as a deterrent to hallucinatory rapists, drug dealers, gang members and other unsavory, non-English speaking types pouring from Mexico into the U.S. in droves. Whose hallucinations? One guess.

Comack's Flooring America to open in Hayden

A full service floor covering retailer, Comack’s Flooring America is opening at 8961 N. Commerce Drive in Hayden. Formerly Nielsen’s Flooring, the building is between U.S. 95 and Government Way and north of Honeysuckle (northwest of the post office).

CLIMATE: Scientists who know the truth

Twelve years and the world we know will be destroyed unless we stop the use of fossil fuels and depend totally on wind and solar. No one seems to consider that it is fossil fuels that have helped make this nation great.

SENTENCE: No victim? Then no crime

It is absurd that a peaceful individual can be thrown in a cage because he had the gall to consume a plant (marijuana) to ease his physical pain. A plant which simply happens to be arbitrarily deemed illegal by government. Idaho can, and should be better. As a state we beat the drum of conservatism and individual liberty ... until it comes to alcohol, tobacco, and soft drugs, and whatever other liberties our “Lord and Savior government” doesn’t like.

CLIMATE: Elevate the debate - now

I have been an Idaho resident for over 20 years and have witnessed devastating forest fires, recent flash floods and unpredictable weather here in Coeur d’Alene. I have been a witness to the climate change and science deniers. Human rights cannot and should not be denied. We need the support of our local officials to open the dialogue about climate change in Idaho. It’s an urgent matter and cannot be ignored.

Ironman still showing holes in its uniform

To the people who love Ironman, the wet bodies a week ago today whetted appetites for a return of the full race.

Asking the right questions

A monk was strolling through the garden at a Zen monastery, listening to music. He stopped near another monk, who motioned for him to remove his earbuds.

CLIMATE: Current warming is normal

The summer of 2018 produced record high temperatures, a record that may be broken many times if the current period of global warming continues. That record, however, is misleading. It began about 150 years ago during the Little Ice Age (LIA). It contains no records of high temperatures from prior warming periods.

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MILESTONE BIRTHDAY

Paddle for the Peaceful

COEUR d’ALENE — Reggae reverberated gently in the background.

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Glenn Edward Bailey

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Michael Ray Garrett, 66

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Darlene

Local high school girls set to play in Showcase basketball event

SPOKANE — Several North Idaho girls are on rosters of area teams for the ninth annual Summer Heat Showcase, an NCAA-certified high school girls basketball showcase event, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at The Warehouse Athletic Facility, 800 N. Hamilton St.

Great 'sitting in the shade' weather

Like it or not, summer is in full swing. Time to adjust those sprinklers to run either early or late. Every other day for 8 to 10 minutes works for most lawns. NEVER run your sprinklers in the middle of the day as most of it will just evaporate. Even worse is running them when it’s windy. Lots of cities enforce sprinklers running at the wrong time of day with a hefty fine.

RUMORS: Land these businesses

I am writing to see if the city of Cd’A and the City Council can explain why we keep hearing that Hobby Lobby and Trader Joe’s are coming to Cd’A, where everyone gets so excited and can’t wait for them to open.

OPINIONS: The rebuttals continue

Recently the Press printed my “Opinion” letter. The editor added the title, “DEPLORABLE: AND PROUD OF IT.” Bless his little heart, he just had to add a little “Fake News” with that title because nowhere in my letter did I say that.

Fourth afterglow - living close to the lake

Like many local residents this past week, our family enjoyed the July 4th festivities and parade in downtown Coeur d’Alene. The lakefront, city park and eclectic mix of shops and restaurants that stretches over to McEuen Park, the library and beyond is a vacationer’s dream, and we get to enjoy it all without dropping cash on lodging and travel expenses.

Lums fall to 2-1 at tourney

COEUR d’ALENE — Marcus Manzardo doubled to score Quinn Conces to cut the deficit to 4-3 in the seventh inning for Coeur d’Alene, but the Lums were unable to push across the tying run in a loss to the Parkland Twins of Spruce Grove, Alberta, in pool play at Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Wood Bat Classic at Thorco Field on Saturday.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

How does a farmer mend his overalls?

Legals July 6, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In the Matter of the Estate of: MARJORIE L. PEAK, Deceased. Case No. CV28-19-3811 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Linda D. Wood 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 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to: Linda D. Wood 13141 130th Lane NE Kirkland, WA 98034 And the same must be filed with the Clerk of the Court in the District Court for the First Judicial District, County of Kootenai, State of Idaho. Dated this 18th day of June, 2019 /S/ Jason M. Gray Attorney for the Personal Representative CDA LEGAL 1898 AD# 303935 JUNE 22, 29, JULY 6, 2019

'I didn't think this would happen'

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Briefly Noted

- Coeur d’Alene Public Library will host sensory story time at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday for children ages 2 to 6 with developmental disabilities or sensory processing disorders, and their caregivers. The reading and literacy skill building event is funded by the Coeur d’Alene Library Foundation.

Car dealer, GOP stalwart Kathy Sims dies at 77

COEUR d’ALENE — Kathy Sims, a longtime Kootenai County Republican leader and business owner, died Friday morning.

The 2019 Brewfest will be unBEERlievable

COEUR d’ALENE — The weekend forecast has a 100 percent chance of beer.

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McArthur draws jail time for embezzlement

The former executive director of the Post Falls Senior Center was sentenced to a month in jail after pleading guilty Friday to a misdemeanor for embezzling from the ailing organization.

Lakes remain peaceful for Kootenai County over Fourth

Boaters flocked to Lake Coeur d’Alene and Hayden Lake for Thursday’s Fourth of July festivities, keeping the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office busy — but generally happy — during the holiday.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What does the world's top dentist get?

FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS: Operation Christmas Child lands in Liberia

Back in March we had a fascinating interview with Cliff Hall, who volunteers as an area coordinator for the Samaritan Purse/Operation Christmas Child program. We learned from Cliff that the Christmas “shoeboxes” are delivered at various times of the year around the world in carefully planned events.

A familiar feel to pro finish at Ironman

For all the work and training that triathletes put in, it might make things a little easier to have some close friends doing the same thing.

Draft Horse and Mule Show inaugurates Coeur d'Alene

With two wooden logs beneath his feet and dust kicking in his wake, Mike Nagel raised his brown leather cowboy hat into the air and gave the Friday crowd a cheer as a pair of mighty draft horses — blond manes flowing behind — carried him around the dirt track of the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

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Robert Lawrence Brower, 73

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Brian R. Hietala, 60

Where's the beef? Not at Hudson's

The renowned downtown eatery, which has been serving its signature hamburgers since its founding more than 100 years ago in 1907, ran out of meat Friday afternoon. Calls to the restaurant were unanswered.

Schools: We need to share the costs

We all agree that growth creates a problem for our schools. Each additional student requires exactly what the other students need, a desk, books, a means to get to school, play and study areas, a clean building, and a teacher. The operation and maintenance of these facilities necessitate money. Realistically more this year than last and potentially a significant amount more in five years.

Lums open wood bat tourney with two wins

COEUR d’ALENE — Alex Karns hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning — no easy feat with a wood bat — and the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen went on to beat the Vauxhall Spurs 18U 5-2 in their opening game Friday at the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Wood Bat Classic at Thorco Field.

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'Reach for something great'

By CRAIG NORTHRUP

Joan Franetich White

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Treating the whole body

The five most dangerous words in the English language are “maybe it will go away.”

One lane open after I-90 semi crash

One lane is open on I-90 near Mullan Trail Road east of Coeur d’Alene following a semi crash earlier today that blocked both westbound lanes.

Suspect in park shooting in critical condition

Update 3 p.m.: Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White said at a press conference that the suspect, Tyler Rambo, may have been shot 10 or more times after firing once at police late Thursday night. Rambo, in critical condition at Kootenai Health, reportedly fired another shot earlier, which led police to chase him.

Vote for best summer activity

What’s your favorite activity during our spectacular North Idaho summers? Chances are if you ask around, it differs from person to person. Which got us thinking... can we as a community crown a Best Summer Activity in North Idaho for 2019? The consensus...yes we can!

Legals July 5, 2019

NOTICE OF PETITION AND HEARING 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 GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF Janet Elaine Loken An incapacitated/protected person Case No. CV28-19-3774 Notice is hereby given that the Kootenai County Board of Community Guardians, whose address is PO Box 1499, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 has filed a petition for guardianship and conservatorship. A copy of the petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court and may be reviewed upon request. The petition has been set for hearing in the Court at the KOOTENAI County Court House on July 29, 2019 at 9:00 o'clock, a.m. Dated this 25th day of June, 2019 /s/ Katherine Monroe Coyle CDA LEGAL 1923 AD# 305826 JUNE 28, JULY 5, 12, 2019

BIDEN: Just too old to run

Let’s walk with Joe Biden as he leads Democrat contenders to replace Trump in 2020. His outward, physical affection in greeting the opposite sex is over the top in my opinion. His supporters are heard to say “Oh, that’s just Joe.” You decide!

Today's Ghastly Groaner

As I suspected, someone has been adding soil to my garden. The plot thickens.

'Oklahoma!' to be performed on revolving stage

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will present “Oklahoma!,” the play that set the standard for all musical theater, using a revolving stage at the Kroc Center.

Police say man shot after fireworks

COEUR d’ALENE — Multiple police agencies are investigating a shooting that occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in City Park, just as the fireworks show was ending in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

BIAS: Pride and President

Everyone should know that mainstream media, including Facebook, Google and Twitter are biased against our president, our Constitution, conservatives and Christianity.

Graupman named new director of curriculum

A longtime North Idaho educator will be the new director of curriculum for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools.

Briefly Noted

- The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department reported no medical emergencies during Thursday’s Fourth of July parade. The Coeur d’Alene Police Department reported no incidents during the parade, as well.

Verify all collection notices

I’ve received several emails and calls from readers who have complained about an uptick in the number of debt collection notices they’re receiving. Many readers say they’ve never done business with the company claiming a debt against them.

Movers and Shakers

Huestis joins Architects West

TUGS: Keep business on the land

In response to the Press article on 6/16/19 regarding the old tug boat days, realize John Condon, owner of NIM, has no grandfathered historical rights to Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Cd’A. It is important to disassociate steamboats of yesterday from the waterfront construction boom today.

WRITERS: Notification of vilification

First, I would like to say that the Cd’A Press’s editorial section is top rate. The editor allows most points of view to be printed. I am going to spotlight a few of its contributors, as follows:

Treeport: Writer crashed in land of fake news

I just read Bob Costigan’s “My Turn” column, “Treeport: What it is (and isn’t)” and feel compelled to respond. I’ve lived at Treeport for over 15 years and can tell you that Mr. Costigan really has his facts very wrong.

Deep-six 627? It's the best solution

These are the kind of neighbors everyone should want.

UI: Delivering on our brave and bold mission

I am thrilled to be back in Moscow to take the helm at the University of Idaho. To be in this role, after my childhood years roaming campus with my grandfather, Leon “Doc” Green, makes for a special homecoming. The U of I presidency is an incredible honor.

OPINIONS: Don't discount the young

I take exception to the LTE from Bob Hunt that appeared in the Press on 6/28/19 concerning Zoe O’Brien and her activist roles. He says he’s “for her having the rights of any citizen when she is paying her way. When she is a productive, taxpaying, working person with a dog in the fight and when she has studied and considered her positions after taking input from many different sources, then her opinions would be worthy of attention.”

Big crowds spend relaxing Fourth at City Park

Between the parade-goers, the planners and the last-minute procrastinators, afternoon crowds swelled at City Park and the beach in preparation for a day and night of fun, food and fireworks for the Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July Celebration.

Jazz at the JACC to feature Michael Jaramillo

The next “Jazz at the JACC” event is 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12, at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wine and refreshments will be served.

Spidey takes a needed MCU break in 'Far From Home'

Don’t expect “Spider-Man: Far From Home” to dive deep into the lingering questions of the Marveling Cinematic Universe following “Avengers: Endgame.” In fact, the movie gets better whenever it steers away from the overall saga and focuses on Peter Parker’s life as awkward high-schooler/moonlighting superhero.

REBUTTAL: California interest rates wrong

R.H. Duffield’s “My Turn” (June 29) is in great error by stating, without proof, that “In California, virtually all California mortgages are ‘interest-only loans.’”

Movie Times

Hayden Discount Cinema

FIREWORKS: Time to ban them all

July Fourth is fun for many humans, but it’s devastating for wildlife. It is the single most traumatic day of the year for wildlife as animals panic and flee, abandoning their nests and young, dying from shock, disorientation, exhaustion and encounters with moving vehicles or predators in their panic.

Keri Stark's heart for humanity

Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today: Keri Stark

GOP: They're 'reliably clueless'

I see The Press has published another effort by Republicans to sugarcoat their taking your control of the government away by limiting the initiative. I’ve said it before — don’t vote Republican. Vote Constitution party, Libertarian party, Democratic party.

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Cd'A Police involved in downtown shooting incident

COEUR d’ALENE — Multiple police agencies are investigating a shooting that occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in City Park, just as the fireworks show was ending in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Soccer - and politics - get readers riled up

A couple days that include the Fourth of July should be…

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Hayden’s Johnson wins 40-and-over title

Fourth festivities to light up Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE — Ron Ouren's deep community roots have borne much fruit in Kootenai County.

Movers and Shakers

Hassell promoted to assistant area manager

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- Circulation Customer Service at The Press will close at 9 a.m. today In observance of Independence Day.

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A battery and a firework were arrested.

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Kyler Little

Bidding to boost butterfly population

A drastic drop in the number of western Monarch butterflies, likely due to a virus, has resulted in combined efforts by fish and game departments in the West to look for solutions to support the species that winters in California.

Playing with fire? Then do it right

Happy birthday, America!

Unexpected fireworks

July brings firecrackers and bottle rockets to the forefront of things verboten, but relished for their bang.

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Time for a fly roddin' road trip

I was down with the whole, let’s-go-to-Livingston-and-enroll-in-a-flyfishing-guide-school thing.

New Mead stadium could impact teams in North Idaho

A few memories surfaced with the recent news that the old Mead Junior High, a building that has stood since at least the 1950s, was scheduled to be torn down this fall.

Prairie swept by Lewis-Clark

POST FALLS — The Lewis-Clark Twins wrapped up the second seed to the class AA Area A (district) tournament with a 4-1 and 11-1 sweep of the Prairie Cardinals in North Idaho League play at Post Falls High on Wednesday.

Operation targets impaired boaters

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is setting sail for Operation Dry Water weekend — a campaign to raise awareness about the perils of boating under the influence of alcohol.

Jones exits sheriff's race, backs Norris

COEUR d’ALENE — Former federal prosecutor and U.S. Marine Scott Jones has dropped out of the race for Kootenai County sheriff to attend medical school at the University of Virginia.

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Survivors and police work together to raise DUI awareness

Idaho Police DUI teams met the public in Coeur d’Alene on Wednesday evening.

Kiddie Parade floats down Sherman

A swath of Sherman Avenue in Coeur d’Alene transformed into something shining, shimmering and splendid for a few hours Wednesday morning.

'Near perfect' weather expected over holiday weekend

COEUR d'ALENE — Hot diggity dog! Rain is not expected through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

GUEST OPINION: Let's renew the spirit of this great republic

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted a remarkable Declaration, proclaiming the 13 American colonies to be free from British control. The delegates famously stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Cd'A School Board approves bid for new elementary school

Ginno Construction Company will break ground this month on a new elementary school to serve students in the northern part of the Coeur d’Alene School District. The 53,355-square-foot school is scheduled to open in September 2020 as the Northwest Expedition Academy, serving around 600 students in kindergarten through grade 5.

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Meow meow!

OPINION: Trump trade aid package benefits Americans

Please stop buying leftist AP articles for the CDA Press business page.

Life Decisions: Never too young

Eli Peske doesn’t remember the walk home from work. He has no memory of his head bouncing off a car windshield or being thrown 30 feet and smacking his head on the pavement.

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Joyce A. Poncato, 69

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Thomas Nelson Loudin Sr., 87

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Elizabeth Lew (Rafter) Meekma, 78

Never a doubt for U.S. women in tense semi

How best to describe it?

Correction

An article in Tuesday’s Press, “Neighborhood hopes to save local home,” should have stated that Zoe Ann Thruman is a resident on Spokane Avenue, in the city of Coeur d’Alene.

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RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION

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Derek Garcia

Ron Ouren honored as grand marshal

In case you missed the memo, I love the Fourth of July ... my favorite holiday! The announcement of each year’s parade grand marshal is exciting and this year is no exception. Ron Ouren, everyone’s favorite (recently retired) banker and a prolific community volunteer will be doing the honors Thursday morning in the Fourth of July parade, accompanied by his high school sweetheart and bride of 54 years, Karen.

Coeur d'Alene family finds new calling in Guatemala

The Bourque family of Coeur d’Alene is fighting history.

Keillor tickets to go on sale Friday

Tickets for the Sept. 14 Garrison Keillor performance, which were scheduled to go on sale July 1, have not been put on sale yet due to the construction of the Schuler Performing Arts Center at Boswell Hall on the North Idaho College campus.

Riverstone resident refutes Atlas development warning

Planning Commissioner Lynn Fleming’s opinion piece June 14 was of great interest as I am one of those who lives in a non-Craftsman home in the Riverstone stockyards.

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Fourth of July event and road closures

- The city of Coeur d’Alene Streets and Engineering Department will close Sherman Avenue from 11th Street to Independence Point beginning at 10 a.m. today for the Kiddies Parade.

Sex offender gets local jail

COEUR d’ALENE — A California man is in the Kootenai County jail after being sentenced Tuesday in Coeur d’Alene for having sexual relations with a minor.

Marching toward a season of renewed civility

As we stand on the precipice of the next presidential plebiscite, it’s tempting to indulge in the popular fantasy that we’re on the eve of a great national conversation.

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Frank O’Halloran Jr., 97

Taryn Thompson: Media mama

Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community.

4XL man back in pen for weed case

COEUR d’ALENE — An Oregon man who skipped bond after being busted in Idaho while en route to Montana to sell eight pounds of dispensary cannabis is back in jail following his arrest Monday on a warrant.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do you get when you cross a T-Rex with a firework?

Lums sweep, clinch top seed to districts

COEUR d’ALENE — Peyton Childers hit two-run doubles in the first and fourth innings, finishing with five RBIs as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Lewis-Clark Twins 12-2 in the first game of a class AA North Idaho League doubleheader at Thorco Field on Tuesday.

Mid-season rosé update

The Fourth of July holiday is here and it’s the prime-time for drinking dry rosé. These lovely, bone-dry wines are most often released during the spring and summer months and come from many wine producing regions and are made from several different varietals. Regardless of where it comes from or what grape is used, the best wines are crisp and clean, have low alcohol levels and are perfectly refreshing in the warm weather. Production levels most times are small, so some rosé will come and go in a matter of weeks, thus the need for our update. Here are our favorites right now.

Declare independence over your health!

Perhaps the most fundamental idea in the foundation of our country is that of freedom and independence. One surprising freedom that many of us have relinquished is that over our health. The current state of the health and wellness industry can be extremely confusing and frustrating at times, especially to individuals for whom concrete answers have been elusive.

Happy Fourth: Gas prices dip as summer unfolds

Cd'A's average has dropped 30 cents in the past month

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- Fire danger in Kootenai County is high, effective today at 8 a.m. Recreational fires are still allowed, with safety provisions in place, such as readily available water and clear space around the fire pit. Propane fire pits are also still allowed at this time.

Liberals to leaders: 'Close the camps'

By BRIAN WALKER

Fire danger is high

Fire danger in Kootenai County will be increased from moderate to high, effective July 3, 2019 at 8 a.m.

Trump's fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants foreign policy endangers America

The President’s trip to the G-20 meeting in Japan produced some foreign policy blunders that will prove harmful to America’s national security. The problem is that he just wings it without bothering to develop an understanding of complex international issues.

Salem-Keizer holds off Spokane

SPOKANE — The host Indians’ bats fell silent over the final five innings, as two Salem-Keizer relievers combined to close out a 7-5 Volcanoes victory on Monday night before 3,429 at Avista Stadium.

Pet lessons from the fiery Fourth

I wish I’d written this six years ago.

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Hayden Lake project says phooey to illegal buoys

COEUR d'ALENE — Area agencies and groups are collaborating to remove about 50 illegal buoys from Hayden Lake before more legal ones are installed to alert boaters about no-wake zones.

Man draws 90 days in jail after cannabis conflagration

Jimmie Lee Baker has a bad hip, a big yard that needs maintenance and a garden that needs care.

Hayden considers doubling down on deputies

HAYDEN — Residents will have another chance to pay for additional policing if the City Council approves adding the measure to the November ballot.

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Outdoors: 'Antelope' refuse to die

Last week, we talked about the American bison, one of the few large mammals to survive the extinction event at the end of the Ice Age. This week, we’ll be talking about another Ice Age survivor that we’ve made great progress in saving from extinction: the pronghorn (Antilocapra americana).

Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty welcomes new associate

Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty welcomes new associate

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What's the difference between a duck and George Washington?

Neighborhood hopes to save local home

On a breezy summer Friday on Spokane Street, Zoe Ann Thruman stood on her front steps between knick-knacks and a green John Deere snowblower and insisted this story isn’t about her.

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Zag women prepare for foreign tour in August

Phone scammers pose as cops

Coeur d’Alene-based Intermax President Mike Kennedy has become an unwilling expert on scam calls from “the sheriff’s department.”

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Woman in good condition after I-90 rollover

A 22-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman was in good condition at Kootenai Health on Monday afternoon after being injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 90 at Post Falls on Sunday.

Hospital chaplains: Supporting the journey

Coeur Voice writer

Berry beer? Yup, that's Greenbluff too

The Greenbluff area north of Spokane started as a place to go to pick fresh fruit, but in recent years it’s evolved into much more than that. In addition to fresh fruit you can also buy farm fresh eggs, drink a fresh-brewed ale and have lunch.

Helium shortage hits home

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In Mark Addy’s hands, a drone is his paintbrush.

The Commonsense Dog

I can’t tell you how many calls and emails I get about “playtime gone wrong.”

All the right breaks

COEUR d’ALENE — Coming off a bit of a layoff from training, Tim Reed wasn’t quite sure where he’d rank among the professionals at Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene.

Police, hospital officials stress fireworks safety

Fireworks stir the American imagination.

Warrants

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

Ironman features rich local flavor

Derek Garcia was the first Kootenai County athlete to finish in Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene, but he ended up with plenty of company.

Hopes for full race power Ironman enthusiasm

This year’s Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene hummed with an atypical buzz, as racers and visitors felt a different kind of excitement in the air.

Legals July 1, 2019

SUMMONS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICTFOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI CHRISTOPHER JONES, a single man, Plaintiff, vs. KARL STRAUCH and DOROTHY STRAUCH, husband and wife, and KOOTENAI COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, AND Any person, firm, entity, partnership, company or corporation, whose true name is unknown, claiming any interest, lien or estate in and to the following described real property: The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 47 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho. Defendants. Case No. CV28-19-4594 TO: KARL and DOROTHY STRAUCH You have been sued by Christopher Jones, the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV28-19-4594. The nature of the claim against you is to quiet title. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 324 W. Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene Idaho 83814, (208) 446-1160, and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney at Christopher D. Gabbert, Attorneys Northwest, Inc., 1900 Northwest Blvd., Ste 106, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814, (208) 664-1139. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated: 6/26/2019 JIM BRANNON Kootenai County District Court By: E. Floden Deputy Clerk CDA LEGAL 1943 AD# 306599 JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

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- The Coeur d'Alene Air Expo will be on July 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m at the Coeur d’Alene Airport. It is free, open to the public and includes a B-17 from the Commemorative Air Force. Book your tickets to fly on the piece of history at flyinglegendstour.com. If your company would like to be a part of the event, call 208-446-1860.

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Punish adults, not the kids, in aftermath of youth baseball brawl

You’d think 7-year-olds would be more responsible.

Lums fall in third-place game

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen led into the sixth inning, but the Jackson Giants of Jackson Hole, Wyo., tied it in the seventh and scored three runs in the eighth to beat the Lums 6-3 in the third-place game of the Bozeman Bucks Heroes Park Invitational on Sunday at Heroes Park.

Attention Hoopfest champs

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

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Idaho District 1