Sunday, June 30
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Idaho District 1
Ironman Village abuzz with activity on eve of race
COEUR d’ALENE — There’s no place like home.
The power of encouragement
A teacher asked her students if any of them had extra pencils they’d be willing to share with their classmates. One student reluctantly raised his hand.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Q: What’s the best thing about Switzerland?
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Shawna A. Wiseman Larsen, 85
Community Thanks
LIONS CLUB: Fundraiser a
Joining friendly forces
For a group of North Idaho College men’s basketball players that had never shared the court at the same time, the team of Showtime PTA sure made quite an impression on the Elite Division of the 30th annual Hoopfest 3-on-3 tournament on the streets of downtown Spokane on Saturday.
Stangel part of a winning team - again
Anybody who watched Casey Stangel grow up in Coeur d’Alene, become a softball star at Lake City High and later play in the College World Series would not be surprised to hear that one day she would be a national champion.
HITLER: Something to know
Paul from Clarkston, Wash., thinks that people voted for President Trump for the same reason Germans voted for Adolf Hitler. “Because of an improving economy and a strong sense of nationalism.”
ONLINE: A fine education
I was getting bullied at my brick-and-mortar school to the point where I was losing focus in my classes. I enrolled in online school to reclaim the freedom the bullies were trying to take away from me. Little did I know that the new environment would bring so many opportunities. On my first day at Idaho Virtual Academy, I was the shyest kid in my class. This year, I graduated as class valedictorian.
Mountain of recreation awaits in Rathdrum
RATHDRUM — The climb to provide public access to Rathdrum's 540 acres on Rathdrum Mountain is finally reaching its end.
MURAL: Kudos and criticism
On a recent trip to the Casino, using the Citylink bus service, I discovered that a mural is being painted on the underpass wall that comes under Seltice from the Atlas bike trail that goes around the river. It is right by the new bus station being built in Riverstone for the Citylink buses.
Lums fall, play for third today
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Quinn Conces hit a two-run double to score Landen Thompson and Marcus Manzardo in the second inning for the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen, who fell to 3-1 in the Bozeman Heroes Park Invitational following a 10-2 loss to the Helena Senators on Saturday.
THANKS: Veteran salutes Lloyd's
So many good people in Coeur d’Alene, young and old, have shook my hand and thanked me for my service in Germany during World War II. To the good people at Lloyd’s Automotive on Government Way, I want to give my deepest and heartfelt thanks for instead of charging me for parts and labor on my 1998 Ford Explorer said “No charge” and “Thank you for your service.”
The value in staying put
Sometimes NOT buying can be just as big a decision.
SAT: Congratulations, CHS
In the Coeur d’Alene Press on June 25, the headline read “Cd’A Charter Academy leads Idaho on SAT.” Congratulations to them! They are a quality school and deserve the recognition for all of their hard work and dedication to academics. Buried deeper in the list of local high schools and their SAT scores was the SAT score for Coeur d’Alene High School.
OPINIONS: Literacy and illegalities
Mrs. S. Williams: Might I suggest that you check the meaning of the word “illiterate” before you make any further illogical statements.
A decade dedicated to Idaho education
If his replacement isn’t announced today, that’s no problem for Don Soltman. He’s prepared to continue his work on the Idaho State Board of Education until that person is in place.
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Fredrick Badenhop, 61
Dear Doug: This run's for you
It’s Ironman Day in the Lake City.
LETTERS: Tales of the absurd
Ah, the June 23 letters to the editor. Jerry Martin vilifying Joe Lykins for his opinions. Why is it some of these far-right Trump lovers feel the need to tear down their neighbors? Jerry claims it is because of two different incidents, one concerning Hillary Clinton in 2016 and the other Barack Obama in 2008. And Jerry is an avowed “Trump Deplorable.” That kind of says it all.
LEVIES: Consolidation would help
There was an article in a local print publication recently that referenced Museum of North Idaho, stating that in 1948, Idaho had 1,000 school districts voted to consolidate into 115 public school districts! Even 115 public school districts is way too many, with 44 counties and just over 1.6 million state population.
Saturday, June 29
Ringleader gets prison in robbery, beating case
Former high school track standout Nolan Mullen-Huber, the ringleader of a Coeur d’Alene gang of young men who sold drugs and who robbed, stripped and beat a 20-year-old, was sentenced Friday to five years in prison as part of an underlying 15-year sentence.
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Dorothy Sarah Rupinski, 92
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LaVonda ‘Babe’ Gladding Crothers, 83
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JUDGMENTS
Briefly
- A planned power outage will affect about 310 Kootenai Electric members, mainly in the Broadmoore subdivision in Hayden, from 1 to 4 a.m. on Monday, July 1. The outage is necessary so Kootenai Electric can relocate equipment for sidewalk and road construction requirements.
Judge breaks silence in abuse, kidnap case
A Coeur d’Alene judge entered a not guilty plea on Wednesday for a 29-year-old who was couch-surfing at his friend’s Coeur d’Alene home when he allegedly abused a 7-year-old at the house.
June and the state of marriage
We often think that June is the month of weddings and often refer to the “June Brides.” Surprisingly, June is not the most popular month for weddings; it’s No. 3. October is No. 1 and September is No. 2! Just in case you were wondering, January is the least popular month to be married.
Veteran walks 2,650 miles to aid wounded warriors
COEUR d’ALENE — The journey of a thousand miles, the adage holds, begins with a single step.
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California dreaming? More like a nightmare
The term “Californification” is not meant to be a slur on people who move here from California. Instead, with my famous minor in economics, I would like to address “the creeping degradation of our local economy toward the California model.”
Mortgage rates reach new lows
A pair of key interest rates continues to drop, motivating bankers to encourage homebuyers to sign contracts before the party stops.
Opera on the Lake cruise scheduled July 14
Inland Northwest Opera offers the annual Opera on the Lake, a sunset cruise that begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, with boarding at 6:30 at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Some river valleys are absolutely gorges.
Hayden Lake Classic Boat Show set for Sunday
HAYDEN LAKE — If you're itching to be outside on Sunday but want to avoid the crowds at Hoopfest in Spokane and the Ironman triathlon in downtown Coeur d'Alene, the sixth-annual Hayden Lake Classic Boat Show will offer a laid-back alternative — with much easier parking.
Lums win two more
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen improved to 3-0 at the Bozeman Bucks Heroes Park Invitational, beating the Loveland (Colo.) Aces Blue 7-3 and the Jackson (Wyo.) Giants 8-1 on Friday at Heroes Park.
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Idaho vs EWU
Good luck at Hoopfest
If your team wins its bracket at the Hoopfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament this weekend in downtown Spokane, we’d like to hear from you.
Friday, June 28
At home with nature at Lost Creek Estates near Rathdrum
Large lots, lush trees, an extensive trail system and a year-round creek give the Lost Creek Estates development a quintessential North Idaho feel.
Trump's Defiance of Congressional Subpoenas Threatens Rule of Law
President Trump’s defiance of congressional subpoenas— “to fight them all”—represents a profound and unprecedented threat to constitutional government and the rule of law. Trump’s contumacy, if successful, would create a moat around the White House, rendering the president inaccessible and unaccountable to the first branch of government, and shackling the legislature’s constitutional powers of investigation and oversight, bringing executive power to an authoritarian pitch.
Planned power outage to affect Hayden residents
UPDATE: Kootenai Electric Cooperative has rescheduled the planned outage. It will occur from 1 - 4 a.m. on Monday, July 1.
Legals June 28, 2019
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Idaho Code 63-1311A, by the City of Post Falls, Idaho, that the Post Falls City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on July 2nd, 2019, at the Post Falls City Hall, 408 North Spokane Street, Post Falls, Idaho, to consider public comment regarding the institution of new or increased Municipal Utility fees (specifically regarding Wastewater, Water, Street Light and Sanitation user fees and Wastewater and Water capitalization fees), Community Development Fees, Impact Capitalization Fees (Public Safety, Parks and Streets), Parks Fees, Public Safety Fees and Cemetery Fees. Information about the proposed rates and changes may be obtained from the office of the City Treasurer at Post Falls City Hall during regular business hours. City of Post Falls Jason Faulkner, Treasurer CDA LEGAL 1836 AD# 301364 JUNE 21, 28, 2019
'Ask the Sports Guy' brings many happy returns
I know, I know.
Man pleads guilty to sex with girl, 14
A 50-year-old Rathdrum man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl pleaded guilty this week to one count of lewd conduct with a minor as part of a plea agreement.
Parents, educators see purpose of school somewhat differently
When it comes to educating students, Idahoans seem to have endless ideas and opinions. But a study we released this week shows that Idahoans are united on one thing — the purpose of education is the personal and intellectual growth of students.
Lee Brice coming to Coeur d'Alene Casino
WORLEY — The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel will continue its summer concert series with Lee Brice at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2.
Garden Plaza earns top corporate honors
POST FALLS — Century Park Associates recently named Garden Plaza of Post Falls, an independent living and assisted living community, as its Community of the Year.
VANDAL: Beer debate brewing
Wow an entrepreneur and former University of Idaho student using his skills taught to him through the Idaho Entrepreneurs program is wanting to donate 10 percent of his business sales back into the U of I through scholarships along with helping local nonprofits and awarding businesses and individuals who are following his business mission statement of making a positive impact in their communities, is being harassed by his alma mater for using the word “Vandal” on his gold pale ale beer, stating trademark infringement. Really?
Sentences vary dramatically in robbery, beating case
Nathan Jones stood in front of his victim in a Coeur d’Alene courtroom in jailhouse pajamas Thursday and apologized. He was sorry for what happened that February evening, sorry he was on drugs, sorry he didn’t do more to try to help Terrel Fruechtl, who was robbed, pistol whipped and left bleeding with a broken nose on a cold, snowy hillside wearing only his underwear.
Movie Times
Hayden Discount Cinema
Puppy love
By JULIA BENNETT
BUILDING: Neighbors oppose razing it
An Open Letter to our mayor, City Council and county commissioners:
GROWTH: Those were the days
I have been provoked to respond. I have been snooping around all the Google map photos of Coeur d’Alene, Dalton Gardens, Hayden Lake. My God! Makes one long for Wovoka.
Let the music move you
It's time to kick off those shoes and dance barefoot in the grass.
'Toy Story 4' a daring, worthy return to the franchise
When a grown-up Andy gifted Woody, Buzz and the rest of his toys to little girl Bonnie at the end of 2010’s “Toy Story 3,” it seemed like a perfect ending to an acclaimed and beloved film series. Fans (me) still get misty eyed just thinking about that movie’s emotional and deeply satisfying final 15 minutes.
Let's build better bridges between generations
Fellow boomers and beyond, a word, please.
MACKAY: In a word, inspirational
I have a very fat file of Harvey Mackay’s columns that I have saved over the past couple of years. I keep them because his thoughts and prescriptions for success ring true, even for a retired person.
Survey shows priorities for ed, econ
The Statewide Study on Education and the Economy, an intensive survey about Idaho education conducted by Palo Alto-based tech giant Hewlett-Packard and Idaho Business for Education reveals mental health and non-cognitive skills are a major concern for educators, parents and potential employers.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
At the supermarket I saw a man and a woman wrapped in a barcode. I asked them, "Are you two an item?"
Full plate? He wouldn't have it any other way
Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today: Aaron Borg
SHILLINGSTAD: Keep 'em coming
I have been gravely remiss in not contacting you sooner about my enjoyment and appreciation of Mr. Shillingstad’s column, Faithful Observations. I’ve not seen the like in any newspaper before. Though religion columns pop up occasionally in various parts of the country, FO is unique in its highlighting of how local ministries and individuals work out their calls to love God and serve others. I especially appreciate the Q&A format that allows those he interviews to speak for themselves. I look forward to this column every week and hope that it will remain a permanent feature of The Press.
Local Dems try to make best of crowded White House race
In the cozy atmosphere of Las Chevalas Mexican Restaurant along U.S. 95 in Coeur d’Alene Thursday night, over the crackle of hard taco shells crunching against molars, local Democrats tried to digest the responses and rhetoric of their party’s ideas during a debate between a jam-packed field of White House suitors.
Work and fun intersect for this first-time employee
Veronika Berglin, 16, began scooping ice cream as her first job at the Ice Creamery, located in Silverwood Theme Park in May.
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She brought joy to North Idaho
By BRIAN WALKER
ACTIVIST: To some, a dirty word
The 17-year-old Miss O’Brien, an activist who cares and is passionate, wants a voice in our community. She has a voice and she is in the newspaper and she has organized protests about climate control and gun control.
Treeport: What it is (and isn't)
By BOB COSTIGAN
Briefly
- North Idaho College is one of 10 American community colleges participating in the new Metallica Scholars program. As part of the program, the iconic heavy metal band’s foundation awarded $100,000 to each of the 10 colleges to support career-technical education, workforce development programs and removing barriers students face while continuing their education and learning a trade.
Thursday, June 27
A reunion for Donna
With his 20-year high school reunion approaching later this summer, former Lake City High running standout Charlie Miller got to thinking about his high school distance coach that made such a big impact on his life — and the lives of others.
Lums open tourney with rout
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Alex Karns hit a two-run triple to highlight a 13-run third inning, helping the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen finish off the Columbia Basin River Dogs 18-2 in the first game of the Bozeman Bucks Heroes Park Invitational on Thursday.
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Kraziness and FanFest dates set; Zag players to appear
Transplant journey is over
Jen McKenna, the double-lung transplant patient whose medical journey The Press has chronicled since January, died Thursday morning at a hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Lung transplant journey ends
Jen McKenna, who underwent a double-lung transplant May 23, has died.
Distillery delights
COEUR d’ALENE — Liquor might not solve all your problems.
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Judy May Poirier, 74
Steelhead study to determine survival
Tagged steelhead will be finning their way into Idaho and anglers are being asked to report any tagged fish they catch.
They've got a ticket to ride
By DEVIN WEEKS
400 deaf campers converge on North Idaho
For people who work the hardest to communicate in a hearing world, a campout with others who can't hear is a little slice of heaven.
Zeller, Chase key Prairie in split with Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Brock Zeller struck out five in a complete game win as the Prairie Cardinals beat Walla Walla 8-4 in the second game of a nonleague twinbill late Wednesday.
Recalling strange bounces of the ball
Spending part of the summer thinking back to stuff that happened during the high school sports season ...
That's why they call them the blues
They are not the tallest mountains in the West, nor probably the prettiest, but for many people living in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington, the Blue Mountains are cherished as a close-to-home escape from the modern world.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What’s the hardest thing about learning to ride a bike?
Local hams have a field day
Amateur radio operators nationwide participated in the 86th annual Field Day last weekend.
Idaho Super Hunts
Fourteen Idaho hunters were among the 27 hunters who were drawn for a Super Hunt tag in Idaho to target elk, deer, pronghorn and moose this year.
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Celebration for NIC coaching legend
Patrolling the pool
Editor’s note: The last day of school means a temporary break from homework, but hundreds of area students spend their vacation getting experience in the workforce. The Press is following a handful of these enterprising young people this summer, checking in on what they’re doing and what they’re learning.
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Anglin' with Anglen
As I spent the past week serving cookies and Kool-Aid to the Vacation Bible School I didn’t get very much fishing in. That is what I get for not liking to fish in the evening!
Beer battle offers insights into trademark
This week’s story of a likely well-intentioned beer seller learning a hard lesson about the Vandal trademark brought to mind Juliet’s famous quote:
Large Rathdrum subdivision OK'd
RATHDRUM — A 179-lot single-family subdivision on 101 acres at the northwest corner of Highway 41 and Lancaster Road was unanimously approved by the Rathdrum City Council on Wednesday night.
Clay pigeons in season all year at Coeur d'Alene Skeet and Trap
Hot sun.
Look, up in the sky: Bird, plane or Amazon?
We have been hearing about the much-anticipated Amazon Prime Air, a new delivery system that will allow Amazon to safely get packages to customers in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles called drones. What isn’t so obvious is Amazon’s add-on service to this concept called “surveillance as a service.” The company wants to use its network of delivery drones to keep watch over customers’ houses by forming a sort of flying Neighborhood Watch Group, at least according to their newly patented system.
Movers and Shakers
Cancer Care Northwest introduces new nurse practitioner
Briefly
- Idaho Department of Labor will host a job fair at 600 N. Thornton St., Post Falls, on Wednesday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. Dress for success, bring your resume and be prepared to fill out applications. For a list of employers, visit labor.idaho.gov/coe.
Wednesday, June 26
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office seeking two missing juveniles
UPDATE: The Sheriff’s Office received a call on Thursday around 1:20 p.m. from the father of the missing brothers, advising that they had returned home. Deputies reportedly responded to the residence and confirmed that Henry and Conner Heidecker had returned home. Both were in good health.
Thunderstorms expected today
UPDATE: 4:01 p.m.
Legals June 26, 2019
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL MUNICIPAL REAL PROPERTY During its June 18, 2019 meeting, the Post Falls City Council declared its intent to sell, at public auction, an approximate .60-acre parcel of real estate located at 310 N. Spokane Street for a minimum price of $250,000. The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing to consider public comments on the proposed sale on July 16th, 2019 at City Hall located at 408 N. Spokane Street, Post Falls, Idaho beginning at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and provide comment. CDA LEGAL 1912 AD# 304945 JUNE 26, 2019
Talking about Zags is always in season
Here it is, late June, and we’re talking hoops.
Remedying low libido
In the early 1980s when I first was in practice, complaints of low sex drive, or low libido, were infrequent. Each decade of practice has shown a significant increase of complaints. Initially, it was rare to hear a man complaining of low or no sex drive, normally it was women. But today it is common for males as well — nearly as common as that of women. As in all health complaints, we must ask why. We must do our due diligence in uncovering the underlying reason, or reasons, why this is happening.
LAKES: Becoming private property
I know Hayden Lake has been cut off from public access for many years now except Honeysuckle Beach. I raised Nicole up at Twin Lakes. I went last week just to reminisce and found no public access there, either. Even the boat ramp was plugged up with cars. The bridge looked like Checkpoint Charlie.
Question in case: Should police informants be ID'd?
A Coeur d’Alene judge has a few days to decide whether witnesses in an upcoming drug and shooting trial will be identified as police informants, or whether jurors will be apprised that the alleged victim had a sexual relationship with the defendant.
TRUMP: Checks and balances needed
Jerry Martin writes that he’s proud to be a “Trump Deplorable” (Letters, Coeur d’Alene Press, June 23). Polls show an improving economy and a strong sense of nationalism are the foremost reasons President Trump’s supporters like him. History shows an improving economy and a strong sense of nationalism were the foremost reasons Germans supported Adolf Hitler in 1936.
15 years old - with two summer jobs
Editor’s note: The last day of school means a temporary break from homework, but hundreds of area students spend their vacation getting experience in the workforce. The Press is following a handful of these enterprising young people this summer, checking in on what they’re doing and what they’re learning.
ARTICLE: Good job on GOP
Bravo and well done on Sunday’s front-page article on the struggles of real Republicans in North Idaho. I no longer attend the Pachyderm meetings as it seems like California far-right radicals have hijacked the meetings after fleeing from California when they lost the battles with the ultra-liberal California Democrats. Too bad they did not have the courage to stay south and fight and do us all a favor.
ASSESSED: Proposition needed
I couldn’t agree more with Sharyn Flanagan’s letter regarding our property taxes going up.
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Louise Armitage, 79
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Cynde Marie Felton, 60
Whiplash management
Whiplash usually occurs as a result of a car crash when the head moves in a fast, uncontrolled way. More than 85 percent of those involved in a motor vehicle collision experience neck pain, with 29-40 percent recovering within a little more than three months and about 23 percent still not having recovered after one year. Whiplash can also be the result of sports injuries or falls. Here are the steps to follow if you have whiplash:
SCHOOLS: Failure to educate
Debbie Critchfield can’t spell “into?” Probably not her fault, it’s the Coeur d’Alene Press’ proofreaders who graduated from the terrific “public education system.”
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Where do sharks go for their summer vacations?
Corrections
Sunday’s article about the organization Idaho Conservatives contained two errors.
Does chiropractic promote overall wellness?
Since 1895, chiropractors have known that adjustments are good for your overall health. With millions of satisfied patients, what do they know that the rest of us may not?
After further review, let's look at initiatives
As a first-term freshman legislator, my first legislative session has been a humbling experience. I take seriously my responsibilities and have worked hard to represent my District 4 constituents on the entire range of issues we have faced. One of the most emotional and contentious issues we faced was legislation that attempted to reform the initiative process. Much has been communicated, on both sides of this issue, by passionate people. At times this discussion sank to low levels, including name calling, the questioning of people’s motives and blanket stereotyping.
CARRIERS: Here's a tip, readers
It’s hard for me to believe why anyone would want to go out in the early morning and deliver my paper 365 days a year regardless of the weather and they don’t get paid. I can count on one hand the times I didn’t get my paper in the 40 years that I’ve been a subscriber. Every morning around 4-5 a.m. my paper is on my porch step and I appreciate it so much for the hard work my carrier does and they deserve a monthly tip! So start paying them for the hard work they do — start NOW!
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John Jet Bell, 78
Rachel Grady's community of love
Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today:
Gamer, 47, released to care of mother
A Coeur d’Alene man who solicited sex from an Ohio 14-year-old he met online while playing Call of Duty was released from jail to await sentencing for one felony count of injury to a child.
RECORDS
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Briefly
- On Monday, the state’s "Move Over" law is expanding to include responders to roadside emergencies. Drivers already must move over for law-enforcement personnel operating with flashing lights. Now, drivers also must move over for other emergency responders, such as Idaho Transportation Department workers and tow-truck operators using flashing lights.
IGNITE: Creating community value
In response to Dan Gookin’s recent My Turn column in The Press: like every community member, Mr. Gookin is entitled to his opinion regarding community issues. However, Mr. Gookin is not entitled to malign former and current ignite cda board members by accusing them of “back room deals, underhanded methods, and crony capitalism.” We should expect more from our elected officials.
Some food and wine pairing tips
The idea of wine and food pairing goes back centuries. At least for Europe, it goes back that far. Wine grape varietals in the “Old World” were in fact selected and planted based on the food that is the most popular in that area. In Europe, wine is rarely viewed as an appropriate aperitif, rather it is meant to be had with food.
Lewis-Clark totals 37 runs in sweep of Northern Lakes
RATHDRUM — The visiting Lewis-Clark Twins totaled 34 hits in two games and swept the Northern Lakes Mountaineers 16-1 and 21-2 in class AA North Idaho League play Tuesday at Gorton Field.
Ironman athletes race for a cause
Among the wave of athletes racing in Sunday’s Ironman, three local residents will compete for a cause, cheered on by a swarm of green shirts in hopes of raising some green of their own.
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Reid Hatley
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Virginia Margaret Daly, 101
Golf, flag football, baseball and more
RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION
Unwanted birds moving to Coeur d'Alene
This just in: The latest round of Kootenai County newcomers isn’t coming from California.
Parade kicks off the fabulous Fourth of July party
Considering some of us actually turned on the furnace in the past few days and my inflatable golden swan is wearing a winter scarf in the pool, it’s hard to wrap my head around the Fourth of July being just a week and a day away. Luckily the extended weather forecast is showing mostly sunny and with perfect temps in the low 80s for next week.
Enough picking on Californians; it's Washington's turn
True or False:
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Zags announce addition of
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Matthew Ryan Wallace, 37
FIREWORKS: Paradise lost
Over the weekend there were TWO full-page ads in The Press for Warpath, the vendor of fireworks that are ILLEGAL in Kootenai County. Are the folks at The Press so desperate for income, that they’ll take money from this company? Does this mean that The Press supports the use of ILLEGAL fireworks here in Kootenai County?
Tuesday, June 25
Police search for missing child in Cd'A
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is searching for a 9-year-child who went missing Tuesday. Dayne Powers, is a white male who was last seen wearing a teal shirt, teal shorts with sharks on them, white socks, and black shoes. He was riding a black BMX-style bicycle with red lettering, one red wheel, and one black wheel. He left a residence on Sharpshinn Drive. If located, contact the Coeur d’Alene Police Department at 280-769-2320.
Friday is teen movie night.
Coeur d’Alene Library will host a teen movie night at 8 p.m. Friday, the library will play the 2019 PG-13 mystery “Escape Room.” The movie night will be free to the public and will be located in the community room at the library.
Summer Service Day
The Kootenai County Fairgrounds is seeking volunteers for its summer service day.
Post Falls construction road closures:
The westbound right lane of Seltice Way from Idaho to Bay Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting today until the end of July.
Lasting lessons from ladies in leadership
Five of The Coeur d'Alene Resort's departments are led by women, and one is run entirely by women.
A watersport for outdoor enthusiasts
By JULIA BENNETT
Hospice of North Idaho: Helping patients, families during the end of life stage
Hospice of North Idaho helps people through some of the most difficult experiences imaginable: end of life journeys and the loss of loved ones.
Hot times in the River City
Oh July… Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts. Fireworks and backyard cookouts, you certainly have much to offer us.
Building Permits
City of Coeur d’Alene
A vision for the future
By KAYE THORNBRUGH
Employee-owned Hayden firm expands footprint into Montana
On the heels of a record year and on the cusp of a major anniversary, Allwest is expanding to Missoula, Mont.
Knudtsen Chevrolet celebrates 80 years
Knudtsen Chevrolet is celebrating 80 years in business. The family-owned vehicle dealership in Post Falls turned 80 in mid-June.
Makerspaces essential solution to job gap
When it comes to finding skilled workers to fill the estimated 7.5 million job openings in the U.S., small businesses are feeling the crunch. In today’s unprecedented booming economy, our region’s small employers are searching for qualified workers to fill the increasing amount of positions currently available.
Orvis Northwest Outfitters secures guide permit for lower Cd'A River
Mike Beard is looking forward to it.
What business news should mean
When I was a boy growing up in Kansas, I had to ride the bus to school.
Research: Working moms boost kids' success
Career ambitions aside, gone are the days when one average income could support a family. That’s probably why 70 percent of women with kids under 18 work, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Legals June 25, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE 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 6, 2019 AT 9:00 AM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING ANY AND ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN: UNIT 102 RENTED TO ALEXANDRIA DESPAIN UNIT 230 RENTED TO ROSS ANTHONY UNIT 406 RENTED TO AUDREY ALLEN UNIT 418 RENTED TO CARL SWEETER UNIT 430 RENTED TO BOB HATCHER UNIT 450 RENTED TO TRAVIZ MOTZ UNIT 466 RENTED TO SUSIE GRIFFIN 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 6, 2019. THE ITEMS BEING AUCTIONED INCLUDE, BUT ARE LIMITED TO: MISC. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, BOOKS, CLOTHING, ETC. IN UNITS 102, 230, 406, 418, 430, 450 AND 466. 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 6, 2019 AT 9:00 AM, CASH ONLY CDA LEGAL 1861 AD# 302396 JUNE 18, 25, 2019
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Strong relief pitching carries Indians to sweep
SPOKANE — Two relievers combined for 5.1 shutout innings, helping Spokane hold off visiting Boise 3-2 on Monday night for a four-game sweep at Avista Stadium.
Outdoors: American bison making a comeback
Often (and incorrectly) referred to as the buffalo, our national mammal, the American bison (Bison bison) roamed a great expanse of land following the retreat of the glaciers that covered the American continent during the Ice Age. This area was called the Great Bison Belt, and it extended from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico, from California to just shy of the Atlantic Ocean. It was a wide-open grassland where as many as 60 million bison roamed in massive herds, their only real threat coming from pack-hunting wolves and native Americans, who did little to threaten their numbers.
Victim says sexual assault has changed who she is
COEUR d’ALENE — A 21-year-old who served 108 days in jail after sexually forcing himself on women at parties will serve 180 more days before being released on supervised probation as part of his sentence for one count of battery with intent to commit rape.
The Fed: Here's the 411
Headlines are abuzz about the president’s pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates.
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“Donny” was born on May 11, 1940, to Mildred (Ashley) Scoggins and Donald Buren Scoggins. He was just shy of age 79 when the insidious disease of Alzheimer’s compassionately ended his life on April 30, 2019.
Summit offers info, relief for caregivers
Across Idaho, thousands of people of all ages with long-term disabilities, emotional disorders or chronic disease, including children with medical conditions, are being cared for by family members.
Close call sparks concern about fires
A local group of horse riders recently helped prevent a fire near Chilco Mountain — and wants to warn hikers.
Health Corridor still looking for public input
By CRAIG NORTHRUP
Cd'A Charter Academy leads Idaho on SAT
Idaho’s SAT scores are in.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Where did Noah keep the bees?
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Stephen Curtis Maxey, 70
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Post Falls land-use proposals win some, lose some
POST FALLS — Land-use proposals continue to keep Post Falls planners hopping this summer.
Valet's first lesson: 'We don't walk'
Editor’s note: The last day of school means a temporary break from homework, but hundreds of area students spend their vacation getting experience in the workforce. The Press is following a handful of these enterprising young people this summer, checking in on what they’re doing and what they’re learning.
Something fun this way comes
Art on the Green 2019 is headed this way.
Briefly Noted
- The city of Coeur d’Alene and the North Idaho Sports Commission are in negotiations that could once again establish a full Ironman triathlon in Coeur d’Alene. Commission Vice President Britt Bachtel-Browning would not confirm details of the negotiation, but she said all options were on the table when asked if a rotating schedule of full races was discussed.
The ups and downs of property values
By BRIAN WALKER
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Robert ‘Bob’ Sanfilippo, 68
Lums rally past visiting Canyon Ridge
COEUR d’ALENE — A five-run, fifth-inning rally evened the score, then two more runs in the sixth led the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen past visiting Canyon Ridge, 9-8, in the opener of an American Legion AA doubleheader on Monday at Thorco Field.
Monday, June 24
Legals June 24, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Idaho code 45- 805, that on June 25, 2019 The entire contents of unit # 29 belonging to Scott Breesne, last know address 10286 S Macksbury Rd. Canny, Or. 97013. Amount owing is $375. For two months past due rent and late fees. Contents: TOOLS CAR AND MODEL T Truck Frame. Sealed bids will be accepted on June 25, 2019. Between 9:00 AM and 4:30PM SALE to take place at A1 SELF STORAGE 20863 W Hwy 53 RATHDRUM ID (208)818-6165 CDA LEGAL 1877 AD# 302975 JUNE 20, 24, 2019
'Your attitude has so much to do with your prognosis'
By BRIAN WALKER
Vandal Beer founder drafts response to university
What’s in a name?
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
Did you hear about the two spiders who recently got engaged?
Briefly
- The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is still investigating last Monday’s bomb scare near the Kootenai County Courthouse. Investigators are looking at additional evidence to discover who planted a suspicious device in the parking lot near the Hitching Post, less than one block from the courthouse. The discovery of the item — which was designed to appear like an explosive but was not dangerous — prompted police to block traffic that afternoon from the intersection of Government Way and Northwest Boulevard, as well as divert traffic on First Street between Wallace and Garden.
Senior Lunch Menus
June 24-28
Warrants
Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:
Don't take scammers on vacation with you
Summer is officially upon us and we hope that everyone is getting out to enjoy their favorite pastimes, whether that’s just getting into the great outdoors or traveling to that ultimate vacation destination. Some of us use timeshares and vacation rentals to go to exotic locations we may not normally visit. However, scammers love to take advantage of vacationers by making false promises and creating a sense of urgency to fool them into paying for something that doesn’t exist.
Midwest Floods And World Droughts
After a dry and warm spell across North Idaho, rain and cooler temperatures returned to the region late last week. As of the weekend, Cliff has measured about an inch-and-a-third of rain for the month of June. The average precipitation for this month is 1.93 inches. As we’ve been saying for weeks, we still think our summer season will be dry, but not as dry as the previous two summer seasons in North Idaho and the rest of the Pacific Northwest.
Sunday, June 23
You be the G.M. as we do something about Seattle's futility
We’re going to have a fairly long chat today, but I think it will lead to a lot of fun.
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LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — Derek Bayley of Rathdrum finished strong over the weekend to earn his third check in four events on the Mackenzie Tour (PGA Tour Canada), finishing in a tie for 11th Sunday at the Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort.
North Idaho Eye Institute to open Hayden clinic
The Hayden clinic for North Idaho Eye Institute will open Monday, July 1, at 8378 Government Way. The 7,000-square-foot new building includes 11 exam rooms, a LASIK room, a visual field testing room, staff offices and support areas.
Motorcycle crash kills man in Post Falls
POST FALLS — A 44-year-old Spokane man died at the scene of a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon in the 3600 block of South Greensferry Road.
BIDEN: At odds with Bible
At an annual Human Rights Campaign in Ohio, Joe Biden stated in his keynote address that his top legislative priority was to support the LGBTQ. He went on to say that what President Trump is doing is immoral.
Let's get back to genuine Idaho politics
Will the real Republicans please stand up?
ASSESSED: Racing toward Prop 13
The good people of Treeport are not the only ones with a bone to pick with an assessment office. I feel the Kootenai County assessor’s office has overstepped their bounds and are going to start driving elderly and fixed-income residents out of their homes.
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Barbara L. Smith, 89
DEPLORABLE: And proud of it
WOW! In all the opinion letters I’ve written, I don’t remember getting personal with another writer, with the exception of the Press editor. I’ve tried to make my point without attacking someone because once you do, the walls come up and listening ends. So, with that said, I’m going to be as diplomatic as I can about an opinion letter I read June 19th, by Joe Lykins.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Do you know the difference between ignorance and apathy?
Toothpaste giant chips in for Project Help the Homeless
HAYDEN — Gabi Martin is smiling today.
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Thomas F. MacNaughton, 70
Be careful turning back that clock
The Seattle Mariners, with very little in their present to get excited about, on Saturday turned back the clock to 1969, when the major league baseball team in town was known as the Seattle Pilots.
CAR D'LANE: The magic bus
We are new residents here in Coeur d’Alene. My family was all from Spokane. A family cabin on Twin Lakes. Spent a lot of time here my whole life. We were so excited to finally get to go and participate in Car d’Lane.
Milestone Announcements
ANNIVERSARIES
Scherr comes up clutch for Lums
PULLMAN — Jackson Scherr singled to score Alex Karns with the winning run with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen over Ford Sports Performance of Seattle 7-6 on Saturday at Pullman High to complete play in the Palouse Summer Series.
FREEDOM: Of (and from) religion
Is it OK to lie, if you do it for Jesus?
Chiefs' Beckman drafted by Wild
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spokane Chiefs forward Adam Beckman was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the third round (75th overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.
These Idaho conservatives reject 'liberal' moniker, stand up to far right attacks
Editor’s note:
PARKING: Enforcement needs work
I’ve noticed a major problem with illegal parking going on in the parks and downtown areas, especially when the city has special weekend activities in the downtown or park areas almost every weekend (like the car show this past weekend, but I’m not singling them out any more than what usually occurs every weekend). I did see six vehicles parked in the 15-minute zone in front of the “Museum” on Northwest Boulevard and when I left the car show three hours later, five of the six vehicles were still parked there!
The power of kindness
A teacher asked her young pupils to tell about their acts of kindness to animals. After several heart-stirring stories, the teacher asked one boy if he had anything to add. He replied rather proudly, “I kicked a boy once for kicking his dog.”
Saturday, June 22
Korean War vets sought to receive Ambassador for Peace medal
The Korean government wants to honor U.S. Korean War veterans with the Ambassador for Peace medal.
No summer rest for this teacher
The summer is supposed to be a time for rest and relaxation for those school teachers who have spent countless hours in a classroom.
Briefly Noted
- Post Falls Police will hold its monthly Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Super 1 Foods, 805 E. Polston Ave. The first cup of coffee is on the department, and a free gun lock will be available to those who stop by. There is no agenda. It is a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the staff.
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Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann (Price) Sheldon, 81
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Post Falls man arrested in Arizona
The southwest desert gets hot.
What court does - and doesn't - do
On June 16, your lead editorial discussed the Idaho Supreme Court’s recent ruling on police and misdemeanor crimes, and their inability to arrest an alleged miscreant because they did not witness the act. I did not read the Supreme Court decision, and it is unnecessary to my concerns today. I am writing about the editorialist’s mischaracterization of the job of the third branch in protecting liberty, and the constitutional limitations on its power.
The Commonsense Dog
Training one dog can be challenging all on its own, but training two dogs offers a whole new set of challenges. Many people like to own more than one dog, and many people ask me when they should introduce the second dog into their family dynamic. I like to start by asking questions.
Kidnap charge added for alleged molester
A judge raised the bail amount to $250,000 for a 29-year-old who couch surfed at his friend’s Coeur d’Alene home where he allegedly abused a 7-year-old who lived at the house.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What's an astronaut's favorite part of a computer?
Disc appeal
There’s nothing eerie about these flying saucers.
Helium shortage hits home
Say helium, and the first thing people think of is the gas in balloons that makes you sound like a chipmunk. But helium is used in a wide variety of applications, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, cryogenics, welding, deep-sea diving, and medical research—not to mention inflating the Goodyear Blimp.
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Idaho’s Internet speeds are slow.
Shopko, you'll be missed
The end is near.
Trio charged with breaking into Rathdrum home
Three people accused of bursting into a Rathdrum home heavily armed, intimidating and beating a group of minors, and stealing or destroying merchandise valued at more than $1,000 are behind bars two days after the incident.
Nature escapes, close to home
This is the second of a two-parter on hiking trails in the Coeur d’Alene area. For the first, see the Coeur Voice page at Cdapress.com.
Cant. Stop. Hooping!
As the saying goes, you’re never too old to try something new.
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Vandal women’s basketball star Ferenz signs pro
Brown does it for Lums
PULLMAN — Jake Brown went 2 for 3 with an RBI and three runs scored and the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen took the lead with a seven-run sixth inning to beat the Kalispell Lakers 10-7 in their first of two games Friday at the Palouse Summer Series at Washington State’s Bailey-Brayton Field.
Friday, June 21
Briefly
- The North Branch Gold Trail 111, near the Lakeview area on the south side of Lake Pend Oreille, will be temporarily closed as Forest Service crews work on trail upgrades. The trail is expected to be closed for up to four weeks as crews replace bridges, repair the trail surface and improve trail drainage features.
Thursday evening concerts return to Riverstone
COEUR d’ALENE — The Riverstone Summer Concert Series, presented by the Coeur d’Alene Arts Culture Alliance, is returning to Riverstone Park from 6 to 8 Thursday evenings through the end of August.
News of blue-green algae outbreak was greatly exaggerated
A social media post this week warning area residents to keep their pets out of Lake Coeur d’Alene because of a blue-green algae bloom was misleading at best and alarmist at worst, health officials said.
Lakeland School District students earn scholarships
Twin Lakes Village Scholarship Committee awarded four $1,500 scholarships this year to graduating seniors in the Lakeland School District. There were 24 applications from all three schools in the district this year.
COLUMN: Don't waste wise words
My thanks to Sholeh Patrick for her “Doubt yourself or stagnate” column. It reveals yet another dangerous property of mindless extremism.
Don't taint the Health Corridor
I’m pleased that the process for creating a Health Corridor is moving forward transparently and with public involvement. Anyone driving the area around Kootenai Health knows that planning could have gone better. Community leaders are eager to work toward a solution.
ISSUES: Hard work ahead
I want to cast light on limits on us to be able to understand political and governmental issues. I served in government for 29 years as a sailor, and as a civilian. I might have more insight into government than those who do not have that experience.
Man convicted in child rape case
A Coeur d’Alene jury deliberated for about 90 minutes Thursday before finding 32-year-old Corey S. McGrath guilty of lewd and lascivious conduct for molesting a 5-year-old girl and infecting her with gonorrhea.
Movers and Shakers
ICF welcomes Heidi Rogers to board of directors
Forgettable 'Shaft' and a charming 'Late Night'
It never surprises anyone when Samuel L. Jackson appears in a movie. He stays busy, even if that means popping in for a few scenes of the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry.
COMPANY: Showing veterans some love
Two years ago while I was wintering in Arizona, I became aware of the Adaptive Sports Program at the Phoenix VA Medical Center. I contacted the program coordinator to see if there was an interest in including pickleball. The coordinator was very interested.
Here's a glimpse into public education system
Special to The Press
Scooter Brown Band will bring southern rock to Worley in July
WORLEY — The Scooter Brown Band will bring southern country rock to the Coeur d'Alene Casino in Worley from July 11 to 13 during the band's "Story of My Life" tour.
Zoë O'Brien stands up for her community
Meet Zoë O’Brien, a 17-year-old activist and Lake City High School student. Zoë has become involved through her interest in modern social issues and a passion for helping her community.
NAMES: Can be a warning
What’s in a name? If I changed my name to “God-like” Neumann, would you believe I’m god-liked? (spoiler: don’t). Then why does a political party call itself democratic socialist?
RECORDS
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REIKI: The work of Satan
Hard to believe how the Bible and Christianity have been turned around. The Coeur Voice article June 15th about “healing energy” was so misleading, because healing only comes from God, the One and only God. Reiki should not replace prayer and time to spend with God. Satan with a tiny “s” is working overtime because he wants to fool as many people as he can and take them to Hell for Eternity. So people open your Bible and see what He has for you. This probably won’t get in the paper and that’s OK; I’ll continue to pray and love all because that’s what God tells us to do.
CHINA: Better off without it
We are all witnesses to an ongoing crime. The people of Hong Kong are having their freedoms stolen, their human rights stripped away. The Big Brother surveillance state, built by American tech companies, has already identified its future victims. With the new policy of extradition to mainland China, anyone who exercises their freedom of conscience can be sent to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) experienced torturers, brainwashers, and organ harvesters.
Let's face this monster in the open
Sentencing this week of a woman who strongly discouraged two young girls from identifying the man who molested them is righteous ground for outrage.
Duty of the Decade
By BRIAN WALKER
Today's Ghastly Groaner
A pun, a play on words, a riddle and a limerick walk into a bar.
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Margaret Victoria O’Donnell Imle, 77
KUDOS: Bear cubs and cool cars
I would like to compliment the USDI’s Idaho Fish and Game Department, Coeur d’Alene, for their handling of the bear cub city incursion, allowing him time to find an escape path and leave the city on his own. And the community for not overreacting and co-existing with the little guy for a few days. And the CDA PRESS, along with IDFG for timely raising awareness and educating the community.
Realtors gear up for Open House Weekend
Prospective homebuyers will have their pick of the housing market’s litter as the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors — home to more than 1,800 members — hosts its annual Open House Weekend.
Thursday, June 20
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Watson doesn’t make cut for USA men’s U19 final roster
Brock Zeller shines for Prairie
POST FALLS — Brock Zeller scattered four hits in a complete game, and went 2 for 3 with three RBIs as the Prairie Cardinals beat the Northwest Blaze 10-1 in the second game of the day at the Best of the Northwest tournament on Thursday at Post Falls High.
Hatley wins Oregon Open
Reid Hatley made some clutch putts on Thursday, and the result was his first victory in a Pacific Northwest PGA Section major.
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Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura became the first player from Japan to get chosen in the first round of the NBA draft, taken with the No. 9 overall pick by the rebuilding Washington Wizards on Thursday night in New York.
McGrath convicted in child rape case
A jury deliberated for approximately 90 minutes today before finding 32-year-old Corey S. McGrath guilty of lewd and lascivious conduct for molesting a 5-year-old girl.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
- • • Send your groaners to Devin Weeks, dweeks@cdapress.com. Keep ’em clean, and don’t be mean.
Hatley moves into second at Oregon Open
BEND, Ore. — Amateur Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake Country Club shot a 1-under par 71 for the second straight day, to move into second place in the Oregon Open after the second round on Wednesday at Pronghorn Resort, one of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s majors.
Air travelers, watch out for juice jacking
Most of us love our devices and wouldn’t leave home without them. Our increasing dependence on cellphones and other electronic devices has led to an increase in popup charging stations. While this may seem like a good thing on the surface, pay attention: not all charging stations have the same benefit.
Low numbers cost Prairie twinbill
LEWISTON — Due to a low number of available players, Prairie forfeited Wednesday’s North Idaho League doubleheader with the Lewis-Clark Twins at Harris Field.
Grizzly moves from Kellogg to Kelly
A grizzly that denned northeast of Clark Fork near Montana’s Spar Lake has turned up in the Kelly Creek drainage in Idaho’s Clearwater forest.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Citylink bus stops to relocate
Because of construction, Citylink North will be relocating four bus stops on Route A and B, beginning Oct. 1.
Frasca's fly shop is rich in merchandise, memories
Bud Frasca isn’t your average fly fisherman.
Study: Idaho's great - unless you're young
Idaho ranks as the 10th best place to live, according to the latest study.
An early look at high school football schedules
As of today, there are only 53 days remaining until the first day of high school football practice in Idaho.
Celebrating the Solstice
COEUR d’ALENE — Friday is the 2019 summer solstice, the date on the calendar when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and the daylight lingers on the lawns while a new season unfolds.
Midseason flea market is now open
One option is to consider the whole thing hilarious.
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Nancy Joann Moreau, 77
Footwear foot race reminds kids to #GoGood
By DEVIN WEEKS
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Brendan Delgado
Briefly Noted
- Kootenai Health hosts “Eat to Beat Colon Cancer” at the hospital tonight from 5 to 7 p.m., including a live cooking demonstration and presentations by Marana Helland of Kootenai Health and Nutrition Services; Gavin Young, a gastroenterologist; and Marcus Togenston, a surgeon. The event is free and open to the public.
The brightest stars are selfless
By DEVIN WEEKS
Ex-NIC wrestling coach Whitcomb claims damages
COEUR d'ALENE — Former North Idaho College head wrestling coach Pat Whitcomb, who was fired in January in the middle of his 22nd season, has filed an intent to sue the college for alleged damages.
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Locals take shot at qualifying for
Movers and Shakers
Thompson joins HMH Engineering
Atlas Mill Site on time, on target
Coeur d’Alene’s Urban Renewal Agency heard promising news at their monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon:
Wednesday, June 19
Ex-NIC wrestling coach files tort claim against college
COEUR d’ALENE — Former North Idaho College head wrestling coach Pat Whitcomb, who was fired in January in the middle of his 22nd season, has filed a tort claim to the NIC Board.
Citylink bus stops to be relocated.
Because of construction, Citylink North will be relocating four bus stops on Route A and B, beginning Oct. 1.
Legals June 19, 2019
Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice By The Mall Storage - Located at 6176 N Government Way, Dalton Gardens, ID 83815 intends to hold a bid sale of self-storage units by the following persons in default of payment. The sale will occur at the storage facility: By The Mall Storage - Government Way on 6/24/19 at 12:00 PM. Hough, James, 2201 N Government Way Ste A, Dalton Gardens,ID 83814-household goods Ihli, Lisa, 3286 N 12th St, Coeur d Alene, ID 83815 - household goods Nuckles, Joshua, 311 Hastings Place Apt F, Cary, NC 27511 - household goods Ogle, Bryce, 10260 N Fir Lane, Hayden ID 83835 - household goods All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. CDA LEGAL 1817 AD# 300703 JUNE 12, 19, 2019
You might not believe what Quest 3D printers can create
POST FALLS — The hot summer sunshine beating down on the Quest Integration’s Post Falls campus Tuesday afternoon was nothing compared to the heat inside an industrial 3D printers they displayed.
Heroic rescues
POST FALLS — Bringing closure to the torture of what a 6-year-old boy endured is what kept Post Falls detective John Mason chipping away at the grueling case for 10 months.
Three injured in collision
POST FALLS — Three people were transported to Kootenai Health on Tuesday afternoon as a result of a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 90 near Pleasantview Road.
Hatley, Grove among leaders as Oregon Open begins
BEND, Ore. — Amateur Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake Country Club shot a 1-under-par 71 at Pronghorn Resort and is tied for third after Tuesday’s first day of the Oregon Open Invitational, one of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s majors.
Golf, football, baseball and more
GOLF
Lums double down Lewis-Clark, then see nine-game win streak snapped in nightcap
LEWISTON — The doubles for the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen were trouble for the Lewis-Clark Twins in the opening game of a North Idaho League doubleheader at Harris Field on Tuesday.
TRUMP: Who's the enemy?
We are told that all newspapers, all television networks (except Fox), all magazines are the “Enemy of the People.” The Coeur d’Alene Press is the “Enemy of the People?” Maybe even the Nickel’s Worth is the “Enemy of the People.”
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What is a herd of 10 pigs and 10 deer worth?
Briefly Noted
- A wet spring and cooler temperatures will likely mean a later start for forest fires this year, but rangeland fires could be a problem as grasses dry out, Bryan Henry of the National Interagency Fire Center said Tuesday. In Coeur d’Alene, the state has two helicopters, a single-engine air tanker and an amphibious water scooper on hand to fight fires.
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Wilfred Wayne Stan, 74
Correction
The Idaho STEM Action Center is not in itself a nonprofit, as stated in Tuesday's iSTEM article, but it is a state agency that operates out of the Executive Office of the Governor. However, the STEM Action Center does operate a nonprofit called the Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation that offers a way for organizations and individuals to make tax-deductible donations to the STEM Action Center and enhance the investment the state has made to nurture the Idaho STEM community.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
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Betty J. ‘Jody’ Hull, 87
Weather to turn cooler
After days of warm weather and sunshine, Kootenai County will cool down for a few days.
Commercial services coming to Hawk's Nest
Two plots of land just south of the Hawk’s Nest subdivision could soon pave the way for commercial opportunities on the western outskirts of Coeur d’Alene.
Ryan Bones: He's got your back
Meet Dr. Ryan Bones, a loving husband, chiropractor, speaker and entrepreneur — a facilitator of human potential and adjuster of spines and destinies — whose mission is to elevate the health, happiness and success of all those around him.
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Jared Stockdale, 37
Don't let sinus problems congest your life
Sinus congestion and other sinus problems are very common, but as with any symptom, they are a sign of deeper underlying imbalances. Many people have compartmentalized their sinus problems, thinking they are isolated, just one problem they are bound to deal with for life. My new patients are often surprised to hear that we have natural solutions to their sinus problems — solutions that can provide long-term relief, or in some cases, can be expected to resolve the symptoms along with their other health concerns. There are numerous sinus conditions and symptoms, and the underlying causes of most of them are often multifaceted.
Well getting drier in GU guard quest
Can you dribble with either hand?
SCHOOLS: Separate church, state
I have recently noticed that School District 272 Rathdrum is allowing churches to use the public schools for services on Sundays. I will always defend and champion a person’s right to worship any way they choose. I just don’t want my state and federal dollars that built and maintain these schools being used for anything but educating Idaho’s children.
Yes, Wayne, Things Really Are Working Out
When Clifford Knudtsen opened a car dealership in Coeur d’Alene in 1939 he likely didn’t envision the longevity and generational success that little company would achieve. During Knudtsen Chevrolet’s 80th anniversary party last week, his granddaughter/dealer Eve Knudtsen, shared a sweet story.
Sentence might avert teen's deportation
COEUR d’ALENE — In an effort to prevent the deportation of an immigrant accused of using a knife in a robbery, a judge on Tuesday shaved the boy’s jail sentence.
Idaho rents outpace wages
Rents exceed wages in a majority of Idaho cities and counties, a new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found Tuesday.
CHRISTIANS: The persecution complex
I have a response to the “Persecution of Christians …” interview article of Jim Korver written by Bob Shillingstad, June 15.
Here's a job that only punching bags could love
If there were a television program titled “Worst Jobs in American Politics,” the chairmanship of Idaho’s Republican Party would be sure to make the list — if the series lasted long enough to get to that segment.
TUG: Operator serves purpose
The June 16 Sunday Press had a front-page article about criticism of the one remaining maritime operator by those who don’t want industry on the lake.
TRUMP: Seeing through hatred
Why do you hate President Trump and who would you pick? You hate Trump because he beat Hillary, period. You think Hillary was the best, even though she repeatedly lied about her emails and destroyed them, not to mention all those many contributions to their own organizations. So who is next ?
Sex abuse trial begins
The jury trial of a 32-year-old Coeur d’Alene man accused of giving gonorrhea to a child after repeated sexual encounters started Tuesday in Coeur d’Alene and is expected to last at least a week.
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John Maynard Klingaman Sr., 84
MAGA: A distinctive ID
“MAGA” (Make America Great Again): a slogan that will live in infamy. What began as a catchy phrase that could fit easily on a baseball cap has devolved into a cynical identifier of those who failed to investigate the motives and ethics of the one who first coined the phrase.
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Timbers North squad opens 1-1 in pool play at
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Floyd Richard Flowers, 89
Cd'A schools get started on when to start classes
COEUR d’ALENE — Before Coeur d'Alene School District officials make any decisions about later school day start times, they want to hear from you.
POLITICS: Red versus Blue
America’s division into Red and Blue states is tragic and will never be resolved unless there is a major change in moral values. The Red states are influenced by the biblical values of our Founders, and the Blue states are influenced by Atheist values that developed later.
TUG: Barging into habitat
I read with interest the article “Tugboats Helped Build Cd’A” in the June 16 Cd’A Press. It seemed to be an advocacy piece by Press Staff Writer Ralph Bartholdt to support Mr. John Condon of North Idaho Maritime, who wants to build another commercial dock out into Lake Coeur d’Alene. The Press article explains how Mr. Condon needs to build an industrial dock out into the lake to help his barge business.
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Milford ‘Fred’ Graves, 88
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Lee W. Ternes, 84
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David Kraak
We're in!
Just over a month ago, The Dinner Party started on what is the most monumental undertaking of our 12 years in business here in Coeur d’Alene. Not only for us, but more importantly, for our customers and wine consumers here in North Idaho. We started the process of moving and expanding our shop to twice its original size. We are now in the new shop and have been open for business for about a month. Virtually all of the “work” is completed, with the biggest exception being our outside signs, which are now on the way.
Young boy sets example for needy adults
Lemonade, 50 cents.
Tuesday, June 18
Three injured in highway crash
Three people are reported injured after a two-vehicle crash on I-90, eastbound near Pleasantview Road in Post Falls on Tuesday.
Want fries with that?
So does The Press.
Goedde, Hazel, Ostermeyer seek board seats
A handful of Kootenai County residents have tossed their hat in the ring seeking appointment to the State Board of Education. The deadline to apply was 5 p.m. Monday.
At least we can count
This just in: Our fair city came in fifth.
Phone system down at Kootenai Electric
Kootenai Electric Cooperative is currently experiencing technical difficulties with their phone system. They are urging customers to download the Smart Hub app or use their online accounts to make payments while they work to resolve the issue.
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- COEUR d’ALENE GOLF CLUB
Powell joins Zags coaching staff
SPOKANE — Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth and men’s basketball coach Mark Few announced the hiring of former Illinois star Roger Powell, Jr., as an assistant coach on the Zags’ coaching staff.
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Connie Jean Savoy (Schierman), 75
iSTEM helps teachers prepare future workforce
COEUR d’ALENE — The careers that await Nicole Brown's second-graders have yet to be invented.
Briefly Noted
- The public is invited to a dedication of Tullamore Park from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday at at 3673 E. Bogie Ave, Post Falls. The dedication will begin at 5:30, followed by a performance by the Lake City Highland Dancers and music from 7 to 9. The movie "Despicable Me 3" will be shown at 9:15 p.m. There will also be lawn games and a bounce house. Information: 208-773-0539
Outdoors: CONSERVATION SUCCESS STORIES: White-tailed deer
If you see a deer crossing the road or walking across your yard, chances are it’s a white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). These animals weigh anywhere from 110 to 300 pounds, and when threatened, they flash the white underside of their tail, hence their name. They aren’t very picky about their habitat, but can usually be found in the open woodlands and mixed forests of southern Canada, the United States and down into Bolivia in Central America.
Logging at English Point will revitalize forest
When the work is completed in a few years, the Forest Service-managed English Point recreational area will be a vibrant ecosystem of pine and tamarack.
Recreational reading program begins - and there's lots to it
COEUR d’ALENE — They flopped onto the grass, in the shady spots beneath the trees, or got comfy on benches as they thumbed through titles like “Old Mikamba Had a Farm” and “National Geographic Readers: Sea Otters.”
Bribes, shots and drug OD? Suspect is 18 years old
COEUR d’ALENE — A First District judge took under advisement a motion to suppress evidence in the case of a Post Falls 18-year-old accused of injecting a woman with the methamphetamine that caused her to overdose, bribing a witness and shooting at an occupied house.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Band of babies
By BRIAN WALKER
Minds meld to analyze growth's impact on schools
COEUR d’ALENE — The opportunity for Coeur d’Alene School District to have a voice in the ever-expanding concerns about growth blossomed Monday as government officials, private developers and educators met in a summit.
FAB FIVE
Here were the five most-read stories yesterday on cdapress.com:
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Beulah ‘Babe’ Martel Turley Furnish, 79
Lums pile up 40 runs, 28 hits in sweep of Prairie
POST FALLS — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen sure brought the lumber — or at least the modern-day, composite version — in their doubleheader sweep over Prairie on Monday at Post Falls High School.
Monday, June 17
Suspicious device found near courthouse
The Coeur d’Alene Department cordoned off a lot near the Kootenai County Courthouse after a local employee found a suspicious package.
Legals June 17, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-301) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JENNEANE CLAIRE LOY Deceased. CASE NO. CV28-19-2635 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of the Notice to Creditors, or within 60 days after the undersigned mailed or delivered a copy of this Notice to such persons, whichever is later, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 5 day of June 2019. /s/MURIEL M. BURKE-LOVE CDA LEGAL 1809 AD# 300419 JUNE 10, 17, 24, 2019
Senior lunch menus
Lake City Center
Treeport neighbors see assessments soar, expect change
The Treeport Homeowners Association lives in an odd balance with its geographic surroundings. Nestled in a swath of trees just over a mile north of Highway 54, the patch of 25 homes cradles the little-known Treeport Airport, a grassy stretch for smaller, privately-owned aircraft to call home.
An early taste of summer across the inland northwest
Summer arrived early as record-breaking heat moved across the Far West last week. Cliff measured our first 90-degree day on Thursday, June 13. That was only 1 degree short of the record of 91 degrees set back in 1918.
Fakes are not fashionable: BBB shines light on counterfeit products sold online
We all shop online. Whether we’re loyal Amazon customers, Groupon groupies, or simply Google the goods and services we need, the Internet is one big network of boutiques and box stores selling everything you need and anything you don’t.
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Project Help the Homeless
Through the eyes of a 12-year-old, it’s just not OK for people in the Northwest to be homeless and hungry.
Warrants
Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:
Briefly Noted
- Starting in mid-June, youth crews from the Idaho Conservation Corps will be assisting with bank restoration at the Clark Fork River delta.
Use your green to fuel red, white and blue show
By BRIAN WALKER
Sunday, June 16
Why did Idaho fire Verlin? Was it just be-'cause'?
Maybe the theory goes like this…
Brum, Conces lead Lumbermen to sweep
CHEWELAH, Wash. — Dylan Brum went 4 for 5 with three RBIs and two runs scored in the first game, and the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen used a pair of 10-run innings to sweep the Chewelah 49ers 21-6 and 18-3 in nonleague play Sunday at the Barbour Athletic Complex.
Local golf update: Derek Bayley
KELOWNA, British Columbia — Derek Bayley of Rathdrum shot a 1-under 70 on Sunday and finished in a tie for 42nd at the Mackenzie Tour’s (PGA Tour Canada) GolfBC Championship at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club.
HuHot Mongolian Grill to open in Ironwood Square
HuHot Mongolian Grill, a create-your-own, all-you-can-eat Asian stir-fry restaurant, will open soon at 226 W. Ironwood. The 4,800-square-foot renovated space in Ironwood Square comprises suites formerly occupied by Payless Shoes, Tansanity and inThreatz (the first closing and the second two relocating to different suites).
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Stephen A. Waller, 74
Don't ignore good advice
With a new influx of college graduates hitting the job market, I thought it would be a good time to share some advice. I started working when I was just 12 years old, with my first newspaper route, and believe me, these lessons apply to jobs and disciplines across the spectrum.
IDAHO: Change isn't for better
I moved from Ohio in 1983 searching for a better life. I have enjoyed a good but simple life in North Idaho. I have always been able to make ends meet and have worked up to three jobs to feed my family. Sadly, I feel Kootenai County is changing drastically in the name of money.
Prairie falls to 2-2 at Church tournament
LEWISTON — Brock Zeller scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the game at 1-1 for Prairie, but a two-run double in the sixth inning was the difference as Mercedes Benz College Prep from the Seattle area beat the Cardinals 3-1 in the Dwight Church Memorial tournament at Harris Field on Saturday.
FIRE: Consider consolidation
Wednesday’s editorial entitled “Fire officials must answer burning questions” provided two questions to be answered; are fire officials asking too much and is a super majority really needed for approval? The article further listed average cost per call for various jurisdictions which are fairly consistent although Kootenai County Fire & Rescue was somewhat higher than the others.
This can't be what court had in mind
The Idaho Supreme Court’s recent ruling on police and misdemeanor crimes carries potentially deadly consequences.
Tugboats helped build Cd'A
One spring a decade ago, when the St. Joe River was frozen hard as an aluminum plate, John Condon loosed a couple tugboats from their moorings in Coeur d’Alene and his skippers made the long trip south pushing a few knots through the cold air.
AVISTA: Fishing for a hike
I just read in Wednesday’s Press that Avista has filed a formal request for a rate increase on us for infrastructure. I wonder how much of this will go to Andy Dux and his fish killing biologists of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Maybe an increase would not be necessary if they (Avista) cut out the IDFG.
DRIVER: A little compassion, please
Yes it was annoying to have to go a different route or completely around the crash site at Kathleen and U.S. 95 when D. Closs wrapped his truck around the signal post. Some people probably thought, “Serves him right” when the Coeur d’Alene Press announced that he would have to pay the Idaho Transportation Department back nearly a half million dollars even after his insurance paid for the rest. But let’s look at this from a different angle for a moment.
RIVERSTONE: Capitalism in action
Wow, just read Lynn Fleming’s opinion on Riverstone and the upcoming Atlas development. Take a look at Riverstone today. Riverstone looked just like Atlas 12-15 years ago.
VETERANS: Smiling at Aspen Dental
The second Saturday following Memorial Day, the Aspen Dental office of Coeur d’Alene offered free dental services to veterans in recognition for their time in the military. Veterans were warmly greeted upon arriving at the dental office and professional staff provided any services needed free of charge. Along with other veterans I spoke with at the dental office, we wish to express our gratitude to Aspen Dental. It was a class act.
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Penny ‘Beverly’ Dayle Schumacher, 75
Diabetic boy seeks sweet secret weapon
POST FALLS — A boy and his dog have a special bond.
PRESS: Don't whisper 'sorry'
Regarding Jack H. Nomanson’s “Opinion” letter, June 12, about how the Coeur d’Alene Press publishing an AP opinion/analysis that was critical of the president and his visit in the U.K. and put it in the “News” section when it should have been in the “Opinion” section. It wasn’t too long ago The Press “schooled” its readers on the differences between what is a news article, opinion, column, research, editorial, etc. It looks like the teachers who schooled us need a refresher course.
Milestone Announcements
EDUCATION
Always room for new homes in central Post Falls
Just when you think it’s full, a few more new homes pop up in Post Falls.
Catching up with dad on Father's Day ... sort of
There were two times you could count on dad taking a nap — on Sunday afternoons, and during the sermon. But he always knew when to wake up.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
A bad dad joke for Father's Day:
Red Skelton: The 'Energizer Bunny' of celebrity comedians
No celebrity could have packed more into one lifetime than comedian Red Skelton. He was born to make people laugh, and began his journey to becoming America’s Clown Prince at age 12 when Doc Lewis’s Patent Medicine Show came to town.
Saturday, June 15
Legals June 15, 2019
SUMMARYOF ORDINANCE NO. 424 DH HOLDINGS, LLC ANNEXATION The City of Athol, Kootenai County, Idaho, hereby gives notice of the adoption of Athol Ordinance No. 424, an Ordinance of the City of Athol, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, providing for annexation of approximately 135.05 acres of those portions of the east half of the northwest quarter lying west of the union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, that portion of the north half of the southwest quarter lying west of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way; the west half of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter, all in Section 9, Township 53 North, Range 3 West, B.M., Kootenai County, Idaho; providing zoning of the property so annexed as Residential; providing for amendment of the Official Zoning Map; providing Severability; and providing an effective date hereof. The property is more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southwest Corner of Said Section 9 which is marked by a 2 inch diameter aluminum cap by RLS 772 with a 2 inch angle iron alongside; Thence along the West line of Said Section 9 North 00°07'26" West 2661.90 feet to the West Quarter Corner of Said Section 9, marked by a 2 inch diameter aluminum cap by PE/LS 3451; Thence along the East-West centerline of Said Section 9 North 89°57'04" East 1342.08 feet to the Center West Sixteenth Corner of said Section 9 marked by a 5/8 inch diameter rebar with yellow plastic cap by PLS 8792; Thence North 00°17'00" East 2684.38 feet to the West Sixteenth Corner (North) between Section 4 and 9 which is marked by a 5/8 inch diameter rebar with yellow plastic cap marked PLS 5713; Thence along the North line of Said Section 9 North 89°02'22" East 50.74 feet to a point of intersection with the Westerly right-of-way line of the Union Pacific Railroad marked by a 5/8 inch diameter rebar with yellow plastic cap marked PLS 8792; Thence along Said Westerly right-of-way line South 44°32'33" East 670.96 feet to a point of curvature; Thence continuing along Said right-of-way line and along the arc of an 1865.00 foot radius curve to the right an arc distance of 1875.28 feet through a central angle of 57°46'42" to a point of tangency; Thence continuing along Said right-of-way line South 13°04'09" West 1849.61 feet to the Northeast Corner of Northern Meadows Subdivision (Bk. G of Plats, Pages 54, 54A and 174, 174A) which is marked a 5/8 inch diameter rebar with yellow plastic cap marked PLS 6603; Thence departing the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way line and along the North line of Northern Meadows Subdivision South 89°47'01" West 1276.41 feet to the Northwest Corner thereof, marked by a 5/8 inch diameter rebar with yellow plastic cap marked PLS 6603; Thence along the West line of Northern Meadows Subdivision South 00°04'20" West 1329.07 feet more or less, to a point of intersection with the South line of Said Section 9, marked by a 5/8 inch diameter rebar with yellow plastic cap marked PLS 6603; Thence along the South line of Said Section 9 South 89°36'32" West 662.12 feet to the True Point of Beginning. CONTAINING 5,882,596 Sq. Ft. or 135.05 acres, more or less. The full text of the summarized Ordinance No. 424 is available at Athol City Hall, 30355 N. 3rd St., Athol, Idaho in the office of the City Clerk. /s/ Lori Yarbrough, City Clerk CDA LEGAL 1851 AD# 302010 JUNE 15, 2019
Brothers come together for Car d'Lane
In a church parking lot 20 blocks from downtown Coeur d’Alene, brothers Bret and Brady Paulson stood together Friday afternoon and grinned with eager anticipation as a rumble filled the air. A sigh of relief escaped Bret’s lips.
Windermere works wonders for Children's Village
By DEVIN WEEKS
Pursuing parks
As the population of Rathdrum continues to soar by leaps and bounds, community leaders are scrambling to keep up with parkland quotas to satisfy the residents’ growing desire for outdoor activities.
The Commonsense dog
Anyone who participates in triathlons will tell you that the actual race is the very last part of a year’s worth of preparation. For an entire year leading up to that moment, they are working on their technique, their endurance, their diet, and their recovery. The outcome of the race itself depends entirely on the time, thought, and effort put in beforehand.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why do lightning bugs get good grades in school?
Persecution of Christians around the world
At a breakfast meeting recently we were discussing world events and someone pointed across the room to an individual and said, “That’s Jim Korver. You should write a column about his experiences — he just returned from China.”
Excursion experts: Travel agents still useful in today's vacays
Summer’s finally here and for millions of Americans that means planning the dream vacation—an unforgettable getaway destined to create memories that will last a lifetime. While the trip itself may only last a week or two, preparation can take months.
Healing energy
The universe slapped Mike Hicks right in the face.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Briefly Noted
- The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office issued a warning Friday about an online scam in which a Facebook message from a friend asks recipients if they have received money from Publisher's Clearninghouse. The message asks people to contact an agent via text message to claim $150,000. Don’t respond. Report the message to KCSO Lt. Mike McFarland at 208-446-1300.
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Connie Goodwin, 61
Car d'Lane Cruise unites city for 'perfect' evening
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene Friday night for the Car d’Lane Cruise, the annual event showcasing classic cars from all walks of life.
Doubt yourself or stagnate
Life is nothing if not opportunity to grow. In fact, the very definition of life includes the “capacity for growth” and “continual change preceding death.”
A trail of tears
By BRIAN WALKER
A profile of frustration: School critic is off base
Reading Ron Deady’s June 9 letter to the editor in the Coeur d’Alene Press left me completely baffled and bewildered.
First CDAReads event is Monday at Fernan
COEUR d’ALENE — Young readers are welcome to pick out two free books, take part in games and have lunch at CDAReads on Monday.
Friday, June 14
Vandals fire basketball coach Verlin
MOSCOW — University of Idaho men’s basketball head coach Don Verlin has been terminated for cause, interim athletic director Pete Isakson announced Friday.
Miller's clutch hit caps Prairie comeback
LEWISTON — Ethan Miller’s two-run, two-out single in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a six-run uprising and lifted the Prairie Cardinals past the Missoula Mavericks 11-10 on Friday at the Dwight Church Memorial Tournament at Harris Field.
Final salute: Legion retires flags
“When in proper service the flag becomes worn and tattered, it must be honorably retired from service. Such retirement of flags may be done in public with respect and honorable rites.”
Warmin' up
Car d’Lane is only hours away, as this cool Impala on Lakeside suggests. The annual cruise starts at 6 p.m. today in downtown CDA. (MIKE PATRICK/Press)
Police warn against new online scam
A new online scam has reached residents in Kootenai County.
Legals June 14, 2019
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID New Coeur d'Alene Elementary School Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Coeur d'Alene School District No. 271, at 1400 N. Northwood Center Court, Coeur d'Alene, ID, for the construction of the New Coeur d'Alene Elementary School, 2008 Prairie Ave., Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Sealed base bids must be received by 5:00 pm on July 2, 2019 and must be marked "Sealed Bid - New Coeur d'Alene Elementary School." Bids received after this time will not be considered. Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read at 5:00 pm on July 2, 2019. Project documents are available for at www.architectswestplans.com. Bidders may download digital files at no cost; Hardcopy sets are available with a refundable deposit of $250 per set plus a non-refundable fee of $20 per set for handling to be submitted by separate checks. General Contractor may obtain two sets of documents; Mech/Elec/First Tier subcontractors may obtain one set of documents via checks payable to Architects West and mailed to Abadan Reprographics, 603 E. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99202. Deposits will be returned on receipt of documents for a period of ten days after bid opening, provided they are complete and in clean, usable condition. Additional or partial sets may be purchased. Bidders are required to register as a plan holder at www.architectswestplans.com, and select "Add me as a Plan Holder". Questions regarding the plan room contact Auron (509) 747-2964 or repro@abadanspokane.com. A complete set of contract documents will also be filed with the Plan Centers listed at www.architectswestplans.com. No bidder may withdraw his bid after hour set for opening thereof, unless award is delayed for a period exceeding 60 days. The Coeur d'Alene School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities in any bid. COEUR D'ALENE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 DR. STEVEN COOK, SUPERINTENDENT ATTEST:LYNN TOWNE CLERK CDA LEGAL 1794 AD# 299488 JUNE 7, 14, 2019
'Ode to Imagination' exhibit opens Saturday
COEUR d’ALENE — The Art Spirit Gallery will host its June exhibit opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Saturday.
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FRIDAY
CDA Summer Theatre's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' comes to the Kroc
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will present "Arsenic and Old Lace" at 7:30 p.m. on June 25 at the Kroc Center.
HEART and SOLE
COEUR d’ALENE — The days of ragged sandals, busted sneakers and toes poking through worn-out shoes are over for 300 kids at the Lola and Duane Hagadone Boys and Girls Club in Coeur d'Alene.
Start your engines for Car d'Lane
Thanks to a perfect storm of weather and word-of-mouth, organizers say this weekend’s festivities are the most popular Car d’Lane in recent memory.
Our movie guy says, 'Write me maybe'
People ask me questions about movies all the time. Most of those questions are pretty boring. So, in America’s fourth favorite Coeur d’Alene Press entertainment section feature, I make up the questions, and hopefully it turns into a column.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Ruling chills cops, victim advocates
Local advocacy groups and law enforcement are concerned for crime victims after the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that police can’t arrest someone for a misdemeanor unless they have a warrant or witnessed the alleged crime.
Post Falls, the city that (unfortunately) never sleeps
On May 21 I received an email from Shelly Enderud, city administrator for Post Falls. She noted I had reached out to Mayor Jacobson and started a conversation about Quiet Zones and was inviting me to the City Council meeting the following evening. The presentation to the City Council was going to be on a recommendation to adopt the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization policy on the Establishment of Railroad Quiet Zones.
Briefly Noted
- The Press has expanded our front-page weather graphic, above. AQI stands for “air quality index, a measure of airborne particulate and allergens. UV gauges sunburn-causing ultraviolet light. The high is in red; the low in blue. We’ve also added wind speed, the chance of rain, and lake conditions, including surface temperature.
Monday concerts return to Coeur d'Alene Library
Music Mondays will begin June 24 at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library with a series of summer concerts every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the lawn near McEuen Park.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What's Forrest Gump's login password?
Now, that's entertainment!
That thunder on the horizon is coming from hundreds of beautiful ol’ high-rpm beasts warming up for Car d’Lane.
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Tammy Sue Odegaard, 61
MOUNTAINS: Rock stars' history
The article “Hiking Chilco Peak” (Jason Wilmoth) brought back fond memories of seeing elk, moose, white-tail deer, mule deer, wolf tracks in the snow, gray jays gliding by, grouse, and more on that mountain.
Movie Times
Regal Stadium 14
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Lois Geneva Rouse (Wilson) Buckett, 87
'The Voice' star to perform at Cd'A library benefit concert
Coeur d’Alene native and music artist Jacob Maxwell will use his voice to benefit the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation.
Beating leads to felony battery, assault charges
Three Post Falls men accused of beating a man at a riverside park and threatening him with a knife, face felony battery and assault charges as they wait for their next hearing in Coeur d’Alene’s First District Court.
TRUMP: Patriots can abhor him
My congratulations to Mr. Michael Quinn on his well-written letter concerning attitudes toward our president. Rarely have we seen a letter supporting this man without extreme vilification of those who are no supporters of this narcissist. I agree with Mr. Quinn that the country is divided, but I do not agree that there are any qualities that would make Trump appear in a positive light.
DRIVEN to EXCEL
POST FALLS — Kenzie Dean increased her college savings and won a red hot 2019 Chevy Cruze with a single turn of a key on Thursday night.
With Atlas project, don't follow Riverstone example
Perhaps you live in Riverstone or you head down by foot, bicycle or vehicle to the man-made lake, where a gravel pit used to be, for concerts, the playground, a wedding or a dog walk. The lake has provided a local community gathering place away from the Coeur d’Alene downtown core where it is less about tourism and more about local grassroots.
SMOKE: Don't forget the bluegrass
The editorial on “smoke” was very good. Thanks for the websites. I only thought the last paragraph was strange. When were “the days of old when North Idaho smoke was far less frequent and nefarious?” That must have been before the bluegrass farmers ruined our summers burning on the prairie. Thank goodness that is over!
Sunshine-loving Stacey Hanlon works for your success
Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today: Stacey Hanlon
Butt kickings are just part of the game
One thing you can say for certain.
PRESIDENT: Questions to answer
The positive note that Michael Quinn struck in his letter on June 9 (Sunday) was welcome. It got me to thinking over the question of what characteristics would make you vote for someone to be president of the U.S. Would it be emotion or sympathy for the D-day veterans, described so well by Quinn? Maybe you would first decide on the purpose or over-arching goal of the government.
CARRIERS: Pay and rewards
Eating out in Coeur d’Alene is a lot like home delivery of the Coeur d’Alene Press. Both deserve a tip for good service, both make sub-minimum wage (the carriers are private contractors, but you get the point). Those bags and rubber bands are paid for by your carrier. But there are the hidden services. These carriers are the extra eyes and ears of the community. They call in the drunk drivers, the prowlers, obvious water leaks, downed power lines. If your door is open at 3 a.m. when we deliver your paper, we’ll let the police ensure your safety, not us. We do not get paid for rain delays, sports delays or anything else making us run late. We miss your house, we get fined. Call us directly first; we’ll fix it.
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Billy D. Brown, 75
Thursday, June 13
Kraak tosses no-hitter as Lums sweep Northern Lakes
COEUR d’ALENE — David Kraak pitched a no-hitter in the opener, and the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen went on to sweep the Northern Lakes Mountaineers 10-0 and 6-2 in a class AA North Idaho League American Legion doubleheader Thursday at Thorco Field.
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Lakeland girls basketball
Summer Theatre will return to NIC
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre is going home, sweet home.
Senators urge British Columbia to clean up mining operations that threaten U.S. waterways, parks and wildlife
Washington, D.C. — In an unprecedented and bipartisan effort, all eight U.S. senators from the four U.S. states bordering B.C. — Alaska, Montana, Washington and Idaho — are urging British Columbia Premier John Horgan to recognize that contamination from upstream B.C. mining in shared U.S./Canada rivers threatens American businesses, citizens and resources.
Father Of Prairie Home Companion Coming To Cd'a
Bestselling author and popular radio personality Garrison Keillor will be performing in Coeur d’Alene Sept. 14 to benefit the Coeur d’Alene Symphony.
Dam good news: PF recreation area now open
POST FALLS — Spokane River recreation is now permitted in the area between the Spokane Street Bridge and the boater safety cables just upstream of the Post Falls Dam, Avista Utilities said Thursday.
No more bear sightings in Cd'A
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials hope the young black bear wandering on Eighth Street in Coeur d’Alene on Wednesday and hanging out in evergreen trees has found its way back to the nearby mountains last night or early this morning.
Legals June 13, 2019
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy, Kootenai County, in accordance with Idaho Code 33-801 will hold a Budget Hearing on the 2019-2020 budget as part of their Finance and Long-Range Planning meeting on June 17, 2019, at 5:00 PMat the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy,4904 N. Duncan Drive, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A summary of the proposed budget is published herein. Copies of the proposed budget are available during summer business hours(8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Monday-Friday) at the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy:4904 N. Duncan Drive, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83815. Laura Beyer, Board Clerk Board of Directors Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy NOTE: If any auxiliary aids or services are needed for individuals with disabilities, please contact Laura Beyer, Clerk of the Board, at (208) 676-1667 no later than three (3) working days prior to the meeting. Dated this 5th day of June 5, 2019. Posted June 5, 2019 SUMMARY STATEMENT 2019-2020 SCHOOL BUDGET ALL FUNDS COEUR D'ALENE CHARTER ACADEMY GENERAL M & O FUND ALL OTHER FUNDS Prior Year Prior Year Current Proposed Prior Year Prior Year Current Proposed Actual Actual Budget Budget Actual Actual Budget Budget REVENUES 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Beginning Balances $( 823,207) $(1,292,267) $(1,258,105) $(1,179,157) $( 99,590) $(143,800) $( 193,138) $( 176,363) Local Revenue ( 188,910) ( 187,701) ( 170,000) ( 160,000) ( 58,773) ( 43,794) ( 96,600) ( 43,600) County Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 State Revenue (4,485,600) (4,574,461) (4,672,333) (4,791,893) ( 131,199) (153,188) ( 177,214) ( 181,864) Federal Revenue ( 1,848) ( 1,848) 0 0 ( 39,147) ( 68,225) ( 168,705) ( 150,550) Other Sources ( 486) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transfers ( 10,000) ( 19,686) ( 19,000) ( 19,320) ( 48,677) (415, 038) (1,017,111) ( 951,265) TOTALS $(5,509,565) $(6,076,449) $(6,119,438) $(6,150,370) $( 377,386) $( 824,045) $(1,652,768) $(1,503,642) EXPENDITURES Salaries $ 2,462,286 $ 2,668,074 $ 2,773,504 $ 2,900,674 $ 18,662 $ 20,876 $ 30,000 $ 27,000 Benefits 1,062,547 1,136,840 1,175,157 1,274,345 8,191 11,838 15,000 15,100 Purchased Services 204,504 206,116 439,320 348,000 50,959 50,938 199,205 131,916 Supplies & Material 139,507 102,459 193,000 130,000 7,157 10,156 28,500 28,500 Capital Outlay 15,855 10,726 15,000 15,000 138,616 517,413 1,263,670 1,160,756 Debt Retirement 267,577 268,798 275,000 275,000 0 0 0 0 Insurance & Judgments 16,347 10,293 12,000 16,086 0 0 0 0 Transfers 48,677 415,038 1,017,111 951,265 10,000 19,686 19,000 19,320 Contingency Reserve 0 0 219,346 240,000 0 0 0 0 Unappropriated Balances 1,292,265 1,258,105 0 0 143,801 193,138 97,393 121,050 TOTALS $ 5,509,565 $ 6,076,449 $ 6,119,438 $ 6,150,370 $ 377,386 $ 824,045 $1,652,768 $ 1,503,642 CDA LEGAL 1802 AD# 300920 JUNE 13, 2019
Woman dies in ATV crash
HAYDEN CREEK — A 50-year-old Rathdrum woman died on Wednesday afternoon due to injuries sustained in an ATV crash in the Hayden Creek area.
Gardner gets 27 years for child porn
A 37-year-old Post Falls man was sentenced Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene to 27 years in prison for possessing and distributing child pornography.
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Kyle Manzardo
Crime in front of police department
RATHDRUM — A 29-year-old Rathdrum man was arrested on Wednesday after an alleged crime spree that included a reported robbery attempt in front of the Rathdrum Police Department on Monday.
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Watson to participate
Opus VI: An afternoon of Chamber music in tribute to CDAide
Coeur d’Alene Chamber Music Society (CDACMS) will pay tribute to all the good work CDAide does for our community with an evening of chamber music starting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. This free concert will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Coeur d’Alene, 521 E. Lakeside Ave.
Grin and bear it
COEUR d'ALENE — A young black bear apparently trying to find its own way Wednesday found itself in the middle of Coeur d'Alene — with an audience cheering him on.
Briefly Noted
- Inside today’s edition: Your complete guide to Car d’Lane. Registration for the annual event begins at 9 a.m. Friday morning. The cruise begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. Awards at 3:30 p.m Saturday at Fifth and Sherman.
Gookin breaks from tradition
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Kohl's will help you return Amazon orders
Beginning July 1, Kohl’s is launching an Amazon returns program nationwide. Why would Kohl’s do this? In May’s investor report, Kohl’s CEO admitted that sales were soft the first part of the year and she believes this initiative is a good way to get people into the brick-and-mortar stores to help reverse the downward trend in sales.
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Maybe Flag Day can pull us together
What is it about flags that can elicit so much emotion?
A shining memory from an otherwise soggy spring
What do I remember most about the recently completed spring high school sports season?
Wednesday, June 12
Rathdrum man arrested after crime spree
Rathdrum — The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force assisted Rathdrum Police and Idaho State Police with apprehending a wanted felon after he went on a crime spree on Tuesday, June 11 in Rathdrum.
Fire officials must answer burning questions
How much are you willing to pay to protect your home, your property, your family from fire?
Bear spotted in Cd'A
UPDATE (11:35 a.m.): Reporters and bystanders have been asked to back up a few blocks to see if the bear will come down. Fish and Game is reportedly preparing tranquilizers and will attempt to catch the bear with a net. Officers said they hope the bear will not have to be euthanized, but that will be determined by whether the bear is injured when it falls.
Legals June 12, 2019
Lien Sale June 15 @ 2pm 311 E 3rd Ave Post Falls 83854 1999 Dodge Durango 1B4HS28Y4XF543083 1995 Ford Taurus 1FALP52U2SG133493 1993 Chrysler Labaron 3C3XA5635PT500313 1996 Honda Civic 2HGEJ6427TH106335 1994 GMC Sierra 2GTEK19K0R1587201 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage JA3AY31C9XU043048 2001 Saturn SC2 1G8ZR12751Z294547 2010 Buick LCR 1G4GC5EG1AF311777 CDA LEGAL 1783 AD# 298324 JUNE 5, 12, 2019
Fire chiefs: We still need funds
Two fire chiefs in northern Kootenai County who both had levy override proposals turned back at the polls last month say their needs amid the area’s rapid growth haven't changed, so measures in the near future are possible.
Making wishes come true
Briefly Noted
- Diamond Parking reported a 33 percent jump in revenue in May. Company representatives reported to the Coeur d’Alene Parking Commission they collected $99,069 in May, up from $74,152 in May of 2018.
TRUMP: No way to lead
Trump has surrounded himself with parasitic subordinates. We must watch while more children sicken and die in caged border detention camps. We must watch while the pesident sucks the compassion, empathy and protectiveness out of Lady Liberty. We must watch while Trump, Putin, Kim and their flatworm kin suck the life-blood out of their countries. We must watch while Trump drinks dry the souls of Republican leaders until they become mindless zombies blindly following Trump’s bigotries. May God grant us love, caring and hope, because Trump gives us contempt, superiority and victims.
Study highlights trail's value
COEUR d’ALENE — Doug Eastwood knew it was time for an economic impact study on the North Idaho Centennial Trail when members of the former Kootenai County Commission hit a temporary impasse on paying for trail improvement two years ago.
WWII: Who will remember?
Thank you Michael Anderson for your June 8 “My Turn” article. I’ve been filled with emotion as “some” of us have celebrated in honor the history and lives of those who served and fought during World War II, especially on D-Day. Your story is important and concerning. Your uncles lived through that horrific history and passed on golden nuggets of experiences. What they did for you was far more important than they may have understood.
Katherine Hoyer: mother, reader, public information officer
Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today: Katherine Hoyer
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Nate Burch
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Jefferey A. Welch, 64
Avista asking to hike Idaho electric rates
Avista Utilities has filed a formal request for a rate increase for Idaho’s electrical customers.
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James E. Gallegos Jr., 71
POLITICS: Alive and sick in PF
I take issue with the real estate broker who was quoted in last Friday’s Press, stating that North Idaho doesn’t really have a lot of politics so that’s one of the reasons people like living here.
Locals make Idaho history (come alive)
On spring, summer and early autumn days, among masses of tourists and fair-weather appreciators roaming the downtown sidewalks, one person looks as though he stepped out of a history book.
SPEECH: Signs of the times
Some interesting contrasts occurred to me during last week’s significant anniversaries:
The real culprits
We have written several times recently about some “fads” in the wine industry, as wine consumers try to consume the most natural wine possible. Some of these trends as we have said are solutions without a problem. The quest for vegan wine or dry farmed wines are simply that, a solution looking for a problem. There is much manipulation of wine though. Things done in the winemaking process that not only adulterate the wine, but also make them worse for you, especially if you have allergies to the additives or processes.
GAS: Abundant in D.C.
The Green New Deal? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blames bovine flatulence and internal combustion engines on global warming. She even wants to ban all domestic air flights, although she travels from Washington to New York or California by air. “Do as I say, not as I do.”
Prairie runs past Northern Lakes
RATHDRUM — Matt Fleming and Nick Chase drove in three runs each for Prairie, which used an 8-run top of the fourth inning to pull away from the Northern Lakes Mountaineers 15-4 in a class AA North Idaho League game at Gorton Field on Tuesday.
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Coaching comings, goings
Bryan Duncan, who kept the Coeur d’Alene High boys program among the state’s best, has resigned as head coach of the Viking boys and girls golf teams.
Can sleep apnea lead to Alzheimer's?
Studies show that sleep disorders increase with age. More than 50 percent of adults age 65 and older have some type of chronic sleep complaint. But sleeping disorders are not just for the elderly. A study published by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) showed the prevalence of sleep apnea in adult men of various ages:
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Gregory Michael Kristof, 73
ARTICLE: Not news, but opinion
Coeur d’Alene Press, Saturday, June 8, Page A3; “World/Nation;” This page, seemed to me, is intended to be a brief summary of news, which entails facts and actual events that have occurred. News is not opinion! Opinions are just that, opinions.
Alzheimer's: An epidemic not to be forgotten
In my opinion, Alzheimer’s disease is arguably the most pressing age-related health concern of our time. According to Stanford Health Care, its prevalence is increasing, with early-onset forms of the disease appearing as early as age 30, and one in three adults over 85 having the disease. Stanford Health Care describes Alzheimer’s as a degenerative disease of the brain that causes degradation of nearly all brain functions, including memory, movement, language, judgment, behavior and abstract thinking over time. Extensive research has been conducted concerning the mechanisms of this degradation, but there is still little consensus as to what sets these mechanisms in motion, and many of the medications being used to treat Alzheimer’s have shown minimal impact in slowing its progression. Regardless, it should be noted that we actually know quite a lot about how to make lifestyle choices that can preemptively keep many of these mechanisms within ideal parameters to reduce the overall risk of Alzheimer’s.
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Mary Jean Cabe, 82
The point is, Zags need assist
Everyone knows...
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RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION
MEAT: The impossible is happening
The Impossible Burger, coming soon to a fast food joint near you.
Felony DUI case has expensive light at end of tunnel
The man accused of destroying the U.S. 95 traffic light at the intersection of Kathleen Avenue will appear in First District Court Friday for a preliminary hearing on a felony drunk driving charge.
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Barbara ‘Dianne’ Reeves, 76
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Sally Jo Olson, 73
OPINION: God and hate speech
Hate speech is funny. More often than not when people claim a person is guilty of hate speech is not that they really think the person is guilty of hatred, but it is more a clamp on free speech. If we truly hate someone, we harm our own souls more than them.
Local business owner explains parking through video
The inevitable conflict every tourist town eventually faces is found on the same battlefield.
Tuesday, June 11
Bucket list adventure is close to home
Several years ago Bert and I decided we needed to do an annual adventure and made a list of things we hadn’t done but wanted to do. So far we’ve checked off jet boating in Hell’s Canyon, whale watching in the San Juan Islands, riding the Route of the Hiawatha, white water rafting on the Clark Fork River and taking a plane ride over the Grand Canyon. Floating the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River is an ongoing summer favorite for us.
Value in the Centennial Trail
A year-long economic impact study on the North Idaho Centennial Trail released today estimates that the trail from the state line to Higgens Point on Lake Coeur d’Alene draws 417,118 users annually, creates nearly $3 million in sales and $1.27 million in payroll and supports 54 jobs.
Avista looks to raise electrical rates
Avista Utilities has filed a formal request to ask for a rate increase for Idaho’s electrical customers.
Canine cops
Ears perked, piercing eyes focused, nostrils flaring—Duco is a dog with a mission. His intensity is unmistakable.
Hiking Chilco Peak
In fall, snow slowly chases me out of the mountains. I may make some ill-fated attempts at gaining back the elevation so easily accessed in the summer months, but really, I just give up the mountains until spring. Then, I begin chasing the snow back up the slopes.
Dr. Hippie Pants: Keepin' Street Music Week groovy
Local musician and emergency room nurse Jim Lyons has been involved with Street Music Week in Spokane almost since the beginning. Seven years ago, he helped bring the downtown music festival to Coeur d’Alene.
The Commonsense Dog
If you haven’t noticed already, my articles focus a lot on perspectives, whether from the dog’s point of view, the owner’s, or bystander’s. Now that we have spent so much time discussing perspectives, let’s tackle another aspect of dog training and dog ownership—shame.
Wild turkey gets a job
Flowers Construction has a new companion at its jobsite along Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive — a real North Idaho wild turkey. Jerry Flowers, owner of Flowers Construction, said she has made her home in the family room and has been hanging around assisting the construction crew since Thursday.
Osprey cruise sets sail in July
The community is invited to a one-of-a-kind event on Coeur d’Alene Lake: the annual Osprey Cruise, sponsored by the Natural Resource Committee of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce. It’s been said that this is the only place in the world where a wildlife cruise of this type with sightings of osprey in their native habitat can be observed.
Magic wand solutions to complex problems
Pointy-headed scientists make life in these United States way too complicated. They always want to study a problem to death and, once they have reached a consensus on how to fix it, they want to spend tons of money on a cure. We need to simplify the process with less scientific study and more gut-inspired action.
Conservation success stories: The trumpeter swan
Who doesn’t love swans? They are such graceful animals that fly long distances to their breeding grounds year after year. The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is no exception. It is the largest species of waterfowl in North America, weighing between 15 and 30 pounds and flying upon a wingspan of 6 to 8 feet. In adults, their plumage is all white; baby swans, called cygnets, are light gray in color. These swans are very popular among birders … and hunters, which is the reason for their temporary downfall.
Briefly Noted
- The Coeur d’Alene General Services Committee will recommend 24 new police radios at the City Council meeting June 18. The cost of the new radios — 20 for officers, four for vehicles — as well as charging equipment, totals $116,797 and would replace some of the outdated equipment in the department’s inventory.
Hobo gets a day in a jail
A Vermont man arrested last year for hitching a ride on a freight train was back in a Coeur d’Alene courtroom after being picked up on a warrant.
Movers and Shakers
Wiley named executive director at Garden Plaza of Post Falls
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Reading while you sunbathe makes you well red.
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U of I Coeur d'Alene to host tech camps for kids this summer
COEUR d'ALENE — The University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene is inviting students ages 8 to 18 to embrace the region’s growing tech presence during the seventh annual Dig’nIT summer program.
Transplant journey update: Recovery's rough road
It's been a bumpy couple weeks for Team McKenna.
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Brenda Jo (Estes) Gardom, 72
Dads just want a day free of guilt
All right, girls, admit it. We’ve all done it.
Knife-wielding teen's case sees additional felony added
COEUR d’ALENE — Sentencing for a Coeur d’Alene teenager who used a knife to rob a man in his house near Atlas Road was postponed because another charge is pending.
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- COEUR d’ALENE GOLF CLUB Ladies 9-hole Tuesday morning league
King of the mountain, Rittenour raises suicide awareness
COEUR d’ALENE — Hiking up and down Canfield Mountain 16 and a half times for suicide awareness, Aaron Rittenour was not alone.
Body found in river identified as Post Falls man who had been missing
POST FALLS — The body found in the Spokane River in Post Falls on Monday afternoon was identified as Matthew Wallace, a 37-year-old Post Falls man who had been reported missing since May 31.
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Dennis Duane Tidball, 62
Fourth-graders become scientists along Hayden Lake
Editor’s Note: As the school year ends, Northwest Expedition Academy fourth-graders hike into this summer with a sharper understanding of their environment thanks to a recent field trip to Hayden Lake. Mary Ann Stoll, communication and outreach manager for the lake’s Watershed Improvement District, led the students on the daylong adventure as they learned how they affect the natural world around them. Students explored the lake’s natural habitat, drew and described their observations, tested water temperature and pH balance and cleaned up the shoreline.
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Elaine O’Neal, 91
Monday, June 10
Lums sweep Northern Lakes
RATHDRUM — Marcus Manzardo went 3 for 4 and scored three runs as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Northern Lakes Mountaineers 11-1 in the first game of a class AA North Idaho League doubleheader Monday at Gorton Field.
Local speed skaters to compete at nationals in Spokane
Tammy Kolda, 54, of Coeur d’Alene, and Liberty Lake residents Lucas Kinney, 16, and his father Russell Kinney, 60, recently qualified for the 2019 USA Roller Sports National Championships, which are scheduled for July 17-Aug. 7 at the Spokane Convention Center.
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Zags, Huskies extend hoops
District names Barrett interim CHS principal
COEUR d’ALENE — Libbi Barrett, assistant principal of Coeur d’Alene High School, will serve as interim principal for the 2019-20 school year, the district announced Monday afternoon.
Body found in river near Greensferry Bay
UPDATE: The body found in the Spokane River in Post Falls this afternoon has been identified as 37-year-old Matthew Ryan Wallace, who has been missing since May 31. Police say there are no immediate signs of foul play.
Shopping for a home?
Buying a home means more than choosing between granite countertops and a two-car garage. It’s about moving to a neighborhood that can make your life better or worse for years.
Teen Tech Talk: Shattering myths about screen time
Myth: We do not know how screen time can affect our kids so we don’t need to be concerned about it until we do.
The cuckoo nest
Carrie: It’s June and time, once again, for the Idaho state Republican Party to hold their annual convention.
Local students win big at Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
Three Coeur d’Alene students were recently honored for their ingenuity at the 4th annual Invention Convention U.S. Nationals presented by United Technologies Corp.
Warrants
Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:
The heat index and wildfire forecast
Next Friday morning, June 21, the official start of summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere. However, we’ve already seen very hot temperatures across parts of the country, especially in the Southeast where highs recently topped the 100-degree mark and humidity levels made heat index readings over 120 degrees in places.
School and Senior Lunches
June 10-14
Virus alert on your computer? Make sure to think twice
Have you ever been working on your computer and a flashing warning pops up? For many this causes panic that something is wrong with the computer or there’s a virus. In some cases, the pop-up may say your security needs to be updated. Other times it’ll say your files have been locked or confiscated and you must pay a ransom to get them back.
Race to the volunteer sign-up
Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene is seeking volunteers that can go the distance.
Boat builder blasting off
By BRIAN WALKER
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why do cows wear bells?
Hearn's hugs, heart leave legacy of love
POST FALLS — "I’m going to miss you,” a boy in Paula Hearn’s first-grade class said last week as his cheeks grew red and tears streamed down his cheeks.
Sunday, June 9
BRIEFLY NOTED
- People who are cruising to downtown Coeur d’Alene this weekend for Car d’Lane can expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 degrees for the cruise Friday and partly cloudy skies with a high near 80 degrees and a low of 57 degrees for the car show on Saturday.
Can't move 3-point line back far enough
Finally.
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Lansburgh wins; Grove, Heinen tie for ninth at Lilac
Third-round leader Peter Lansburgh shot a 6-under-par 66 for the second straight day Sunday and cruised to a four-shot victory at the 56th Lilac City Invitational at The Fairways at West Terrace outside Cheney.
What will the kids do this summer? READ!
By DEVIN WEEKS
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Lums twinbill rained out
Saturday’s nonleague doubleheader between the Spokane Northstars and the host Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen at Thorco Field was rained out.
It's a great time for growing
We can only hope that June doesn’t fly by as quickly as May did. Now that summer is here, it would be great if time would just slow down a bit.
Lansburgh leads heading into final round of Lilac
Peter Lansburgh of Elk Grove, Calif., shot a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a 1-stroke lead after the third round of the 56th Lilac City Invitational at The Fairways at West Terrace outside Cheney.
SENTENCE: Possible turning point
I read the Coeur d’Alene Press article regarding Levi Grassi’s situation, and have a personal message for him.
Summer at the lake at Sandcreek Lofts
Living on the lake is a dream for many in the Inland Northwest. At the Sandcreek Lofts at Sandpoint Marina, you get the lake view and boat access without the stressful maintenance that often comes with waterfront property.
Stem Cell Centers to fall under FDA oversight
POST FALLS — A chain of North Idaho clinics plans to continue performing treatments without any change in procedures after a judge ruled the practice now falls under the supervision of the federal government.
Communication means listening
A new young worker at a construction site sat down to eat his lunch with the rest of the crew. As an older fellow opened his thermos to pour out coffee, the young worker asks, “What’s that?”
Confirmation!
Robert Costigan was a Navy officer stationed in Key West during the Cuban missile crisis.
NAACP: Coming to Kootenai County
I am writing to express my appreciation for a dedicated group of people working to make our community stronger. James McDay and his team at The Other Choice Diversity Resource are in the process of creating a chapter of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) here in Kootenai County. The NAACP is a non-partisan civil rights organization that has been fighting for equality for more than 100 years. Their mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. The NAACP has evolved over the years to address current and emerging issues like bullying and environmental justice.
Locals Grove, Bayley, in the spotlight at the Lilac, both have lofty goals
It wasn’t quite the outcome either of them envisioned, some 4 1/2 hours later.
Decor shop, at home, opens in former Kmart
A leading home decor superstore, at home (spelled without capitals) opened this week in the former Kmart building at 201 Neider Ave.
TRUMP: See him in new light
A plea from a former Marine, former police officer, in other words, just a regular guy who really loves his country. A challenge to all Americans who think they despise our president.
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THOMPSON: Great publisher, better man
In 1979, I was working for Pete and Dellie Thompson as wire editor/occasional editorial writer for The Daily Bee.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I had a shepherd’s pie for lunch today. He wasn’t very happy about it.
SCHOOLS: Face the facts
Bamboozle: To fool or cheat someone. Let me explain.
When smoke gets in your eyes, fight back
June is barely a week old. Summer doesn’t make its official debut for a couple more weeks. Yet already, smoke from wildfires has watered North Idaho eyes, scratched throats and raised a dismal specter: What if the most glorious season of outdoor enjoyment becomes a casualty of Mother Nature’s mayhem? What if the air-clogging phenomenon that provided a punctuation mark to the end of most summers becomes the beginning, middle and close of every summertime sentence?
NORMANDY: A visit remembered
When we visited Paris, April and I made it a priority to set aside a day trip to Normandy. Both of our grandfathers served in the European theater during World War II.
Saturday, June 8
When Life Gives You Lemons.
On Saturday, Post Falls had the sweetest lemonade stand around.
Legals June 8, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Coeur d'Alene Design Review Commission invites you to the following public meeting to consider your oral comments and all written comments received on these items: ITEM DR-1-19 What is being requested: Donald Smock is requesting Design Review Commission's Early Design Consultation for the design of a 2-Story, 4 -unit Townhome project known as "Mullan Avenue Townhome Project". The subject property is in the Downtown Overlay - Eastside (DO-E) zoning district. Location of the request: The subject property is located at 1008 E. Mullan Avenue and legally described as: CDA City, E. 30 FT-LT 2 LT 3 BLK G URD LAKE DISTRICT 1997 2450N04W. A more complete description and map may be found at the Planning Department in City Hall. Require more information? To see a more detailed copy of the above legal description or to obtain more information on the above request, visit our website at www.cdaid.org and click on agendas / design review or contact the Planning Department at 666-5740 or 769-2240. Public Meeting time and location: The public meeting will begin at 12:00 p.m. held in Conference Room #6 at City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Avenue on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Tami Stroud Design Review Commission Liaison CDA LEGAL 1798 AD# 299519 JUNE 8, 2019
Dalton Elementary supports our seniors
By DEVIN WEEKS
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I have a flat tire. I should have brought asparagus (a-spare-I-guess!).
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SPEECH: Signs
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George E. Babcock, 90
Conference: NIC violated booster club fund rules
COEUR d'ALENE — A Northwest Athletic Conference investigation alleges violations at North Idaho College with the use of booster club funds for athletics, NIC officials acknowledged Friday.
Rathdrum artist paints a path to Pratt
For those not wired into the New York art scene, the Pratt Institute has a reputation as the creme de la creme of schools for creative minds. The private university draws thinkers, artists, writers and designers from around the world to hone their craft. Perhaps the most prestigious art school in North America, Pratt alumni include art visionaries like Ellsworth Kelly and Robert Maplethorpe, fashion trendsetters like Jeremy Scott and Norman Norell, and acting legends including Martin Landau and Robert Redford.
Blessing of the Bikes set for Sunday at Cd'A City Park
COEUR d'ALENE — Three local churches invite the public to the free Blessing of the Bikes at 2 p.m. Sunday at Coeur d'Alene City Park's covered picnic area.
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Cheryl Lynn Smith, 63
BRIEFLY NOTED
- Caleb M. Furbee, 25, was booked into the Kootenai County Jail on charges he transmitted child pornography. The U.S. Marshals Service, FBI, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office all assisted the Idaho Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
Commercial park could hit 5 acres along Lancaster
Hayden could see another commercial development along its northern perimeter as soon as the city annexes a chunk of land near Lancaster Road and U.S. 95.
Notices
PRATHER, Kathleen Lorraine, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died June 3, 2019. Born Nov. 1, 1948, in Ilwaco, Wash. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2019, at Yates Funeral Home, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Arrangements by Yates Funeral Home.
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Suspense, fiction and faith Collins trademarks
One of the many benefits of living in North Idaho is meeting very interesting people who live here. Many have national or worldwide reputations in their field and yet we are unaware that they are our neighbors. One of these is Brandilyn Collins, a prolific novelist with more than 30 books to her credit. My wife and I sat down with her over coffee and pastries to learn more about the amazing stories she has written.
A great show in the throws
There’s all kinds of hidden gems around this part of the state.
Grove moves into Lilac lead after 36 holes; Bayley second
The leaderboard at the halfway point of the 56th Lilac City Invitational has a distinct North Idaho flavor.
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More honors for NIC
Friday, June 7
Young two-time rapist heads to prison
COEUR d’ALENE — A 20-year-old felon who raped a teenage girl just days after he was released from a prison rehabilitation program is going back to the penitentiary to grow up.
Kootenai County man arrested for alleged child sexual exploitation
Boise – Investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Hayden man Thursday, June 6, for alleged sexual exploitation of a child.
Dash from cops - for good cause
COEUR d’ALENE — For a limited time Saturday, it will be legal to run from the police.
Post Falls officer rear-ended in patrol car
Post Falls Police Officer Ryan Dalke received an unexpected jolt on Monday during an unlikely time — while responding with his patrol car’s overhead lights and siren activated.
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JUDGMENTS
TRUMP: The rankings aren't kind
Recently letters to the editor in the Coeur d’Alene Press have either glorified or vilified President Trump. What’s the truth? Let’s look at independent rankings.
TRUMP: Criticize at eternal peril
So now we’ll hear all about Trump and the hiding of the name of the destroyer USS McCain. Who, besides the usual fanatical liberals gives a care? But then — we could compare the multiple incidents at Notre Dame University, Georgetown and other religious schools that had to drape covers over icons of Jesus Christ so as not to offend Barack Hussein Obama on his visits.
Bay battle far from over
By BRIAN WALKER
A story with a new chapter
By MARK NELKE
'Rocketman' rules over 'Godzilla' in entertainment value
The story beats in “Rocketman, the musical biopic about Elton John, rely heavily on the go-to conventions of the genre. Basically, a talented musician faces down cold-hearted parents, has a triumphant escalation of fame and then succumbs to severe drug use.
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Samuel Shelton Stewart II, 86
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FRIDAY
Blazes! New wildland firefighters are hot
Future wildland firefighters took to Cougar Gulch on Thursday for an annual certification course hosted by North Idaho Wildland Training Zone.
Bayley tied for second after first round of Lilac
Derek Bayley of Rathdrum shot a 6-under-par 66 on Thursday and is tied for second after the first day of the 56th Lilac City Invitational at The Fairways at West Terrace outside Cheney.
Education quality goes beyond national rankings
If you pay attention to what you read and hear about the national rankings, you might think that our public schools are in the water hazard.
North Idaho Quilters show features quilt artist Lambrecht
North Idaho Quilters will present their 2019 quilt show “It’s A Quilt World After All” on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, in the Jacklin Building at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
Summer camp lineup for Cd'A Summer Theatre
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre is offering summer theater camps for kids and teens, with brief performances at the end of each week to showcase the students work.
UI arena groundbreaking
Pets looking for a place to land
By JULIA BENNETT
ROADS: Plea for prevention
I sure wish local government highway and county and city roads maintenance crews did a better job crack sealing, patching and slurry sealing local asphalt roadways. I’ve only noticed limited road projects doing such work. I know doing preventative maintenance is a lot easier and cheaper than replacing or capping roadways. Water gets under pavement, then in cold months it freezes and thaws, causing the asphalt to come loose, creating potholes.
'The History of Country Music' coming to Coeur d'Alene
Country music is a uniquely American art form. On June 15 at 7 p.m., “The History of Country Music” is coming to the Lake City Center. This show presents live music performances, along with historical anecdotes, from the first 50 years of country music — from 1927 through 1977. It features more than 30 songs by greats like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and many more!
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do you call a hippie's wife?
Opera-tunities are endless with Katrina Zepeda
Editor’s note: Twice each week, The Press shines a light on the life of interesting locals active in the community. Up today: Katrina Zepeda
Idaho top state to own a home, study says
COEUR d’ALENE — A new study names Idaho the ideal place for homeowners.
Movie Times
Hayden Discount Cinema
Family banned from Washington charity work moving to Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d’ALENE — A family banned for life from administering charities in Washington state after they unlawfully kept more than $1 million in contributions is moving to Coeur d’Alene.
PELOSI: Not friendly to God
I would like to add a footnote to Friday’s letter by Mr. Vieselmeyer regarding Pelosi praying for President Trump.
Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' brought to life by local talent
The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity!
AGREED: Honor free speech
I am writing this in response to Friday’s huge headline and accompanying photos and captions.
DRIVERS: Summertime blues
Summer drivers come shooting out of the City Hall parking lot, flying past my children and me like a bat out of the fiery depths. Put a stop sign on Young Avenue and stop them from launching through downtown without the police seeing them.
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Julia Donak
Spring chinook season closed on two rivers
The spring chinook fishing season on the lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers is closed because there aren’t enough adult hatchery fish returning to meet spawning goals.
BRIEFLY NOTED
- The Idaho Library Association is accepting nominations for its 2019 statewide awards recognizing the public library, librarian, paraprofessional, trustee, school librarian, friend and legislator of the year. To make a nomination, visit the association’s website or contact Rami Attebury at rattebur@uidaho.edu. The nominations deadline is June 23.
What coaches know, and should do
“They didn’t blame the cabin boy when the Titanic went down.”
The 'perfect 10'
By DEVIN WEEKS
DUI: One driver's nightmare
We read in The Press how Idaho State Police boasted that they arrested 62 DUIs. Here’s what we went through.
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Marilyn
Thursday, June 6
'Kindness is a language'
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” — Mark Twain
Legals June 6, 2019
Request for Qualifications/Proposals Coeur d'Alene Reservation Community and Workforce Development Analysis RFQ/P No. 2019-08 The Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Public Works Department is soliciting Requests for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) in order to select a highly-qualified consulting firm to conduct a study that will provide a comprehensive workforce analysis of the Coeur d'Alene Reservation. Consultant will gather and analyze information that will assist the Coeur d'Alene Tribe with determining workforce development needs for the Reservation economy, as well as identify potential economic development opportunities that incorporate the strengths of the Reservation community and resources. For additional details related to this study or to obtain the full RFQ/P document, please contact Planning Technician, Adam Amundson at (208) 686- 5702. The deadline for submission of qualifications and proposals is Friday, June 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Public Works Department (P.O. Box 408), 850 A Street, Plummer, ID 83851. CDA LEGAL 1742 AD# 296467 JUNE 6, 2019
Dixon excited to get back in the game
After taking a year off from football, Zion Dixon is back to the sport he loves, getting ready to play again this fall — albeit in a new location.
BRIEFLY NOTED
- The Cooperative Information Network (CIN), a system of 27 public and school libraries in the North Idaho and eastern Washington area, are creating eReading rooms of children and teen ebooks and audiobooks.
Village at Orchard Ridge adds five new board members
Five new members have joined the board of directors for The Village at Orchard Ridge, an assisted-living and memory-care center in Coeur d’Alene.
Hail to the heroes who took the beach
On June 4, 1944, Staff Sgt. Donald Gordon Barron, wire sergeant for the headquarters unit of the 113th field artillery, then attached to the 80th (Old Hickory) Division, boarded a landing ship off the coast of England. The former lumber salesman from Flint, Mich., was referred to as “Pappy” by most of the men in his unit. He, along with the others on board, knew where they were headed. Well, not exactly where, but they knew it was to the south or southeast, and that their reception would be warm.
Alone, and aiming for survival prize
By TOM GREENE
Life's a breach
Quest Diagnostics is the latest company to be breached. According to the company, 12 million patients were affected. That means these targets may have had their financial and medical information hacked. The personal information was actually stolen from American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA), a billing collections company that Quest Diagnostics uses.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do you get if you stand between two llamas?
Get ready for elk in the off-season
Mike Lapinski has a passion for elk and it shows in his writing and his life’s work.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Waiting for the bus is getting easier
Citylink, Kootenai County’s bus service, has added a new building and is considering updating its mobile app.
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All-Academic teams
Worth sniffing about
By BRIAN WALKER
D-Day at a glance
War may be as old as mankind, but few were so clear-cut in purpose as World War II. A madman bent on domination, enslavement and genocide engaged nearly all of the world’s nations (most of them Allies) and cost at least 55 million lives — more than any other in history.
Intermax Networks to purchase TNT Communications Inc. of Sandpoint
Intermax Networks today announced their purchase of TNT Communications Inc. of Sandpoint.
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Bayley, Grove among locals in field
Teen sentenced in robbery
COEUR d’ALENE — Levi Grassi didn’t enter the house with his pals last December to mug anyone.
'Green Amendment' author to speak in Cd'A
An activist, attorney and author is coming to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library to discuss environmental preservation through constitutional change tonight.
Wednesday, June 5
Staffing change to temporarily slow veteran appointments
POST FALLS — Due to a pending staffing change at Kootenai County's Veterans' Services Office, there will be a few weeks of limited appointments at the department from late June through most of July.
The Commonsense Dog
We’ve spent the last year discussing various behavioral issues and why they might arise. We have discussed various viewpoints concerning these behaviors (the dog, the owner, etc.) so we can understand the situations more fully. We’ve discussed safety protocols for many of these behaviors. We’ve also discussed many different solutions, but not all behavioral issues are cut and dried. Sometimes there are other aspects to consider.
Tiananmen 30 years later: A first-hand account
Editor’s note: In May 1989, nearly a million Chinese students and others led a three-week, peaceful protest for democracy in central Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. On June 4, Chinese security forces stormed the square, firing indiscriminately into the crowds. Thousands died or were arrested and “disappeared.”
SIDS: Saving lives through tragic loss
Liz Montgomery’s wavy blonde hair fell onto her shoulders as she sat on a dark blue couch inside her Fourth Street office. A large, colorful quilt hung behind her as she spoke about her son, Mason Rae. Photographs of babies filled all but three tiles on the knitted quilt at the Inland Northwest SIDS/SUID Foundation in Coeur d’Alene.
DNA testing reveals family secret
Ask me where I’m from, and I’ll tell you I was born in New Jersey, grew up overseas, and now live in Idaho. But ask me where my ancestors were from, and it’s not that easy. My father said that his parents were from Germany and Switzerland, but my mother’s family was a typical vague American mix of unknown ethnicities.
What lurks beneath the lake
Loch Ness has Nessie, New York’s Lake Champlain has Champ – and Lake Coeur d’Alene has a 1941 Oldsmobile.
Crime task force seeks Jason Smith
The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force (NIVCTF) is seeking information leading to the apprehension of Jason Daniel Smith, also known as Jason Hacker.
Mulling over Volume One of the Mueller Report
Debate over what the Mueller Report concluded with regard to Russian interference in the 2016 election has only intensified since Robert Mueller spoke to the nation on May 29. In his sphinx-like manner, the special counsel summarized what he had found, declining to go beyond the confines of his written report.
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Tyler Trengove
Dawn of D-Day, and you are there
Tomorrow, after three-quarters of a century, we’ll pause to remember and reflect on the Allies’ D-Day invasion, when the greatest force ever assembled for good rallied in a last-ditch, all-in effort to defeat the Third Reich.
Former Coeur d'Alene QB lands at UCLA
Colson Yankoff has found another home — but he’s still in the Pac-12.
'Straight shooter' hits elite target
By BRIAN WALKER
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Did you hear about the soldier whose wife ran off with a tractor salesman?
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Victoria Barrett, 49
Five ways to prevent macular degeneration
It’s estimated that 10 to 11 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can cause severe, irreversible vision changes. Globally, macular degeneration is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in adults over 60. Risk factors other than age include smoking, poor diet or nutrient deficiencies and diabetes. In addition to vision loss, macular degeneration symptoms can include spotty vision, color changes and difficulty reading.
Let's raise our glasses to sensible rewards
These are the good old days.
Correction
The May 31 article about an Idaho deputy attorney general’s letter regarding Kootenai County’s opt-out on building codes incorrectly quoted from the letter in two places. The correct sentences from the letter by Deputy Attorney General Spencer Holm are:
Select soccer, select baseball and more
SELECT SOCCER
Photobiomodulation: The new frontier of brain science
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is the use of red or near-infrared light, more specifically low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold lasers, to stimulate, heal, regenerate and protect tissue that has either been injured or is degenerating. The main organ of the human body that is the most necessary for life is the brain. Unfortunately, the brain suffers from a multitude of different disorders that can be separated into groupings: traumatic events (stroke and traumatic brain injury), psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD) and degenerative disorders (dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s). There are studies showing the benefit of using LLLT in all of the different disorders. There is even the possibility that PBM could be used for cognitive enhancement in normal healthy people.
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Kent Bryan Treece, 76
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Coeur d’Alene High freshman
FRIDAY: Wear Orange day
This year for Wear Orange National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 7, we ask our community to Wear Orange and join us at Family Day in the City Park. Mayor Steve Widmyer has proclaimed Friday, June 7 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Coeur d’Alene. Together, we will honor and remember the lives impacted by gun violence. Every day on average, 100 Americans are shot and killed and hundreds more injured.
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David E. Coe, 70
Briefly Noted
- The westbound on-ramp to I-90 at Spokane Street in Post Falls will be closed on Friday as crews apply sealant to the pavement. It will reopen Monday. Workers will seal the eastbound on-ramp Monday through Friday, June 14. Night closures will be from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
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Bruce Roger Darrington, 69
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Daniel L. Sampert, 69
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Beulah Marjorie Carkhuff, 90
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Lorraine ‘Lorrie’ Hickman, 60
WARNING: Principles or Power?
This is a tale of three Sauls. All are examples of Eternal Principles — or lack of them — and Earthly Power. These three made their choices on Earth and now are dead.
Love a parade? Here's a tip or two
Parade season is gearing up and every year I like to give suggestions to those who will fill out the parade applications/entry forms. My perspective comes from years of organizing parades, announcing parades and participating in parades. In the whole big scheme of things this isn’t a task that requires a degree in form filling out but it can assist the announcer and answer questions that parade participants have about why the announcer didn’t say something specific as their entry passed by.
HYPOCRISY: It's a D.C. epidemic
The hypocrisy of today’s politicians is staggering!
HATRED: The sound of silence
I have been attending breakfast off and on with the Pachyderm Club in Coeur d’Alene since retiring in 2010. Two months ago, I gave a presentation on socialism. Virtually everyone in the club is against socialism, but I was allowed to speak anyway. Everyone was polite and quietly listened to what I had to say. After I finished, there were several comments and questions about my views. I may not have changed any minds, but felt that I adequately dealt with the issues raised by the other members.
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Thomas Anthony Feely, 90
Resolving hot flashes takes detective work
No one likes hot flashes. While those who have never experienced them wonder why ‘just getting a little hot’ should be a big deal, those suffering greatly from them say, ‘Oh my gosh! These are awful!’ Hot flashes can be downright miserable! The good news is that they are not normal or healthy and everyone does not necessarily get them, but there are solutions to reduce and/or eliminate them completely!
STIGMA: No, it's prejudice
Regarding the June 2 article about the Pride event in Coeur d’Alene: “As much as we have mental health ‘stigma?’”
Accusations of conflict fly at Coeur d'Alene council meeting
A pair of hearings at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting brought calls demanding transparency in Coeur d’Alene, sparking public comments that challenged how land deals are developed.
Massive Hayden water tower approved
HAYDEN — A plan for a 161-foot water tower along U.S. 95 in Hayden was given the go-ahead Monday night by Hayden’s planning and zoning commission, which allowed a special use permit with a couple of caveats.
Dalton Gardens gets final council member, looks ahead to city projects
DALTON GARDENS — Almost three months after a recall election threw its city government into turmoil, Dalton Gardens will seat its final council member this week.
TRUMP: Nothing righteous here
In a May 31 letter to the editor, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, gets gonged twice. Ron Vieselmeyer, the gonger, thinks the speaker has said some things about the president that weren’t very nice. But even worse than that, he insists that she’s not “righteous.” Say again?
A giant quiz, dose of trivia, and my cat
Yikes!
A slow start
Wine-grape growing, like almost any farming enterprise, is one fraught with peril. It racks the nerves of even the most hearty of souls. Add in the pressure on non-grower winemakers to produce a consistent product, and every turn in the weather becomes more important and leads to collective hand-wringing across the wine industry. We calculated that it was a good time to review some recent goings-on across the Western US and how they are likely to affect recent vintages and the start of the 2019 growing year.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Kids, camp out with Gizmo this summer
COEUR d’ALENE — Gizmo-CDA has several camp options to keep young people busy and entertained while helping them discover what they want to be when they grow up.
Tuesday, June 4
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- COEUR d’ALENE GOLF CLUB
New Mexico St. baseball coach hired by WSU
PULLMAN, Wash. — Brian Green has been named the 17th baseball coach in Washington State history, Director of Athletics Patrick Chun announced Monday. Green will be introduced at a press conference Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Rankich Club Room on the third floor of the Martin Stadium Press Box.
Perkins' skills will be sorely missed
It’s a mystery, really, how Gonzaga fans came to be so divided on the value of Josh Perkins.
Longtime newspaperman passes away
By CAROLINE LOBSINGER
'These kids rock'
By BRIAN WALKER
Grizzly euthanized after killing sheep
A grizzly bear that liked to hang around the Garwood area last summer before being relocated to Boundary County near the Montana state line was euthanized last weekend after killing livestock north of Bonners Ferry.
Two sentenced in gun theft
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
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Claudia Hovland Frasca, 64
Conservation success stories
Every day, it seems like yet another animal has been added to the Endangered Species List or sentenced to extinction.
BRIEFLY NOTED
- Knudtsen Chevrolet holds its sixth-annual Community Celebration on June 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. Music, food and soft drinks provided; wine and beer sales benefit Post Falls Senior Center. The dealership is celebrating 80 years in business. It will give a new car to a student from Post Falls, Lake City, Coeur d’Alene, Lakeland or Timberlake high school at 5:45 p.m.
RECORDS
JUDGMENTS
Driver faces felony DUI charge after hitting light
Fixing the traffic signals on U.S. 95 and Kathleen Avenue that were destroyed in a traffic accident early Sunday will take a half-million dollars and might not be completed until the end of the summer.
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Lillian Washburn, 93
MLP: Hitting the very bottom of the barrel
Help, Dear Readers! The situation is dire. Calamitous, dreadful (anything but “very bad”). Bored to the point of fainting, one might say — comatose, spent (how much more these words convey!).
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Two muffins are sitting on a counter. One muffin looks at the other and says, "I could really go for some jam."
Coeur d'Alene School Board approves contract, 6% raise
The Coeur d'Alene School Board approved the contract agreement for the upcoming school year during Monday evening's school board meeting.
Cd'A visitor charged with kidnapping child
A 29-year-old couch-surfing at a Coeur d’Alene home is being charged with fondling a 7-year-old who lived at the residence.
New health corridor seeks public guidance
Coeur d’Alene’s urban renewal agency, ignite cda, is getting early input and ideas from the community as they nurture the infancy of a new health corridor.
NIC hires Sebaaly as wrestling coach
COEUR d’ALENE — Michael Sebaaly has been hired as North Idaho College’s new head wrestling coach, NIC Athletics Director Al Williams announced Monday.
Monday, June 3
Grizzly bear killed
A Grizzly bear that hung around the Garwood area last summer before being transported to Boundary County was killed over the weekend after killing livestock north of Bonners Ferry.
UPDATE: temporary signal to be installed at US-95 and Kathleen in CDA
UPDATE: A temporary signal will be in place by the end of the week at US-95 and Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d’Alene.
Men sentenced for stealing gun used in murder of Sgt. Moore
Two Post Falls men accused of stealing the gun used in the murder of Coeur d’Alene Police Sergeant Greg Moore were sentenced last week in U.S. District Court.
THE NEW K-12 TASK FORCE: SIMILAR, BUT NOT IDENTICAL
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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:
A rough spring for the central U.S.
Weather conditions for 2019 have already been “extreme” across North Idaho and the rest of the world. We had the record snows in February and the driest first half of May in history before the soaking rains moved into the area late last month.
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do you find at the end of a rainbow?
Fraud at the Pump: Skimming a little off the top
If your family is like mine it’s time to get out and enjoy the nice weather. We love hitting our favorite camping spot or just taking a Sunday drive enjoying the beautiful scenery Idaho has to offer. But we all know the car isn’t going too far without a trip to the gas station. Most of us pull up, jump out and put our card in the reader without even thinking twice; but is that reader safe or could that quick insert cost you?
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Sunday, June 2
Give Norvell your support, not your scorn
Time to take the high road, Zags fans.
Smith's big day boosts Lums at tourney
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — Riley Smith drove in four runs as the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen beat the Spokane Bandits 11-1 in five innings to conclude play at the Clash tournament Sunday at Medical Lake High.
Locker Room Men's Salon moves to new location
The Locker Room Men’s Salon this past week moved to its new location at 2405 N. Fourth St. (the former Long Ear location; the record store is now on Government Way). Locker Room moved to Fourth Street from 2942 N. Government Way.
Milestone Announcements
ANNIVERSARY
How to manage your time
A major league batter has approximately two-fifths of a second from the time a baseball leaves the pitcher’s hand until it reaches home plate. In that split second, the batter must attempt to gauge speed, trajectory and placement of the pitch.
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Myrna Faye Johnson-Ross, 77
CITIZEN: Dog-day afternoon
Tuesday, 21st, noonish. I step out my front door to see Ranger Rambo race by in his animal control truck, coming to a fast stop. Look to my right and there’s Secret Agent Susie with my skinny 14-year-old dog, Smurf, pinned down and tied up in my driveway. Uh-oh.
Tales from the Open House
To visit an open house is to take a journey into another person’s life. You get to walk through a stranger’s house and see how they live.
Scherr helps Lums win a wild one at tourney
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — Jackson Scherr hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run sixth inning, and the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen went on to beat the Spokane Expos 18U 18-16 to split their two games Saturday at the Spokane Northside Clash tourney.
GOVERNMENT: Not exactly efficient
Bernie Sanders is campaigning on free health care for all. So, 180 million folks with their own insurance would lose it and free government health care would kick in. So, how efficient is our government?
Going for Brooke
RATHDRUM — At first, Brooke Andersen was just pleased with her distance.
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James E. and Wanda L. Rogers
THANKS: For memorable weekend
On behalf of the Auxiliary to VFW Post No. 889, I would like to thank the management of Super 1 Foods in Coeur d’Alene and Walmart for their support of our poppy drive over Memorial Day weekend. All the money donated stays in our community to help veterans, their families and our community.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
And the Champion for Transparency title goes to
He’s a sheep in Woolf’s clothing.
Cd'A school district preparing maintenance database
COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d'Alene School District is in the process of creating a database that will collect repairs and maintenance information from each school and have it all in one convenient place.
Film studio hopes to connect big ideas with local dreams
COEUR d’ALENE — Jeff Drew knew his future rested in the world of animation from an early age.
DRIVERS: Out of control
How many more people have to get seriously injured or even killed at traffic lights around Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls, etc., before certain law enforcers do something about it?
ILLEGAL: It's not OK
Did someone change the definition of the word “illegal?”
GRATEFUL: Assistance appreciated
I want to thank Ericka for helping me when I locked my keys in my car. Thank you to her daughter, Sabrina, for helping with my dog.
PRESS: Editorial missed mark
I so look forward to my morning papers on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays to read the editorial and letters to the editor. I do not always agree with the editorials but it is usually due to the fact that my opinion simply differs from the writers.
Keeping the 'fun' in fun runs
Last Sunday’s mishap at the Coeur d’Alene Marathon, while unfortunate, is hardly unusual.
Sunshine, rainbows, good vibes found at Pride event
COEUR d’ALENE — Trying on silly sunglasses was a must for fiancées Monique Barrios, Karley King and their 3-year-old daughter, Harper, during the fifth annual Pride in the Park on Saturday.
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Sam Pedersen, 70
Saturday, June 1
Legals June 1, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Coeur d'Alene City Council will hold public hearings and will receive your oral and written comments on the following items: ITEM: A-2-19 What is being requested: John Hern is requesting approval of a proposed 11.73 acre annexation from County Industrial to C-17 (Commercial at 17units/acre) zoning district. Location of the properties: The properties are described as a +/- 11.73 acre property known as 6215 N. Atlas Road and legally described as Lot 1 and Lot 3, of Block 1 per the plat of the Hern Industrial Park recorded in Book "L" at pages 310 and 310A-310C, Records of Kootenai county, Idaho situate a portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, City of Coeur d' Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. A full legal description of the parcel, and a map, may be viewed at the City's Planning Department during regular business hours. Public Hearing time and location: The public hearings will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Lower-level of Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Avenue, at the regular meeting of the City Council on June 18, 2019. To obtain more information on the above requests or copies of the staff reports, contact the Planning Department at 769-2240. Staff reports will be posted and available on June 14, 2019 on the City's web site at www.cdaid.org by clicking on "Government," then "City Council," and then "Council Agenda Packets." The hearing will be held in a facility that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Special accommodations will be available upon request made at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. For more information, contact the City Clerk at (208)769-2231. Renata McLeod City Clerk CDA LEGAL 1762 AD# 297569 JUNE 1, 2019
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Gordon Ward Cottier, 65
FREE to DISAGREE
The Business Forum at Real Life Ministries
It is surprising the references the Bible makes to management, business principles along with references to money and possessions. Have you ever considered that two of the most successful managers in history were Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon? They were in difficult situations and yet were very successful.
Drugs, guns, fireworks don't mix
COEUR d’ALENE — Prosecutors said a 34-year-old convicted felon who threatened his Coeur d’Alene neighbor with a gun after accusing him of sleeping with his fiancée deserves to go to prison. The judge agreed.
A sobering reminder
By DEVIN WEEKS
Time out: Felon headed to dentist
COEUR d’ALENE — The 19-year-old ringleader of a robbery and assault case will get a special trip from the Kootenai County jail.
Student charged for weapon at school
A Lake City High School student was placed under arrest on a charge of possessing a weapon on school grounds, after a firearm was located inside the student’s vehicle in the school parking lot Friday.
Movers and Shakers
Numerica hires Chavolla as branch manager
Local resident seeks justice drop by drop
By CRAIG NORTHRUP
Students take big steps to protect Tubbs Hill
COEUR d’ALENE — A few small steps can hurt Tubbs Hill — or help it.
Allgood in the throws
RATHDRUM — You could have excused Avione Allgood if she didn’t quite have it on Friday.
It's not too early to prepare for smoke
COEUR d’ALENE — While locals were doing a double-take at the smoky conditions late last week, the largest ever Northwest Smoke Management meeting was taking place in Seattle.
Will change do these Hawks good?
All good things must come to an end.
Where to put the water?
HAYDEN — A field along U.S. 95 could be the new home of a storage tank that holds 2 million gallons of water more than 100 feet higher than the roofs of nearby homes.
Disagreeing with my state rep
I’m an Idaho resident and have lived at the same address the past six years. My address so happens to fall within the Legislative District 2 boundaries: Steve Vick is my senator; Vito Barbieri and John Green are my representatives. I consider myself an informed voter, and I do my best to pay attention to what’s happening in the Idaho Legislature and to attend our legislative town-hall meetings.
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Jeff Mamola, 53
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Lillian M. Roth, 87
BRIEFLY NOTED
- Brooke Erickson, 23, a 2014 graduate of Lake City High School, received first-place honors (best brief, best oralist) at the Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee. The event focused on the First Amendment. Erickson just finished her second year of law school at Marquette.
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