HUCKLEBERRIES: Trial by fire

In 2004, auctioneer Amy Smith, standing, called for bids on artist Rann Haight’s “Moose Ends,” while Lyn Gerhard, left foreground, and Marilyn Griffits watched.
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In 2001, Navy buddies Terry Smith, left, and David Lyon were hiking the Pacific Crest Trail when they heard bizarre news.
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In 1949, music instructor Joe Carbonatto played his accordion.
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In 1949, former Sheriff A.P. Bailey was shown with his collie, Lass.
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In 1964, workers for the Milwaukee railroad dismantled the switch yards on the waterfront to make way for Bob Templin’s North Shore Motor Inn.
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In 1994, Coeur d’Alene’s Bruce Owens, Eugene Miller and Ken Howard were listed among the nation’s best and brightest attorneys.
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In 1964, Sister Avellina, the IHM Academy principal, tossed a football to coach Gene Boyle and cheerleaders, kneeling, from left, Jane Lauf, Kathleen McMurray and Barb Whiteley, and, standing, Linda Larsen and Ann Matson.
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In 1994, James Lee of Post Falls received license plate No. 100,000 from county title clerk Sally Adams.
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In 1984, Pierce Clegg, right, was among the Kootenai County Democrats who celebrated the opening of party headquarters. Pictured, from left: Tom Giovanelli, Mary Lou Reed, Terry Eastman, Jim Todd, Alice Anderson, Ray Oliver, Don Heikkala and Clegg.
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