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More than mischief

by JACK DEWITT
Staff Writer | April 2, 2026 1:07 AM

Spokane Avenue is a staple of the historical bones of Coeur d’Alene, and two neighbors are helping uphold a tradition of neighborliness.

For nearly 30 years, Steve Sperber and Zoe Ann Thruman have marked April 1 with an ongoing exchange of practical jokes, each year trying to outdo the other. What began as a simple prank decades ago has grown into a neighborhood hallmark, one they have come to anticipate and plan for. 

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