NORTHWEST NOTES August 10, 2015

For the third year in a row, the Coeur d'Alene Viking football coaches, in association with the Viking Touchdown Club and Viking Booster Club, will offer a 2-day football skills camp at no cost to any Coeur d'Alene Junior Tackle football player (5th-8th grade) on Aug. 19-20 at Coeur d'Alene High School.

GIFT: Secret Santa delivers

To the woman who walked in to the laundromat in Hayden on Saturday, Dec. 12, said, “I’m a secret Santa, Merry Christmas” and gave me $20 and walked out. I am so sorry I didn’t thank you on the spot. I was so surprised! I went out after you to thank you and give you a hug but you were gone.

Cd'A woman injured after crash into Fernan Lake

A 20-year-old Coeur d’Alene woman was in critical condition Thursday afternoon at Kootenai Health after her vehicle crashed into Fernan Lake.

ADDIS: For state House

I have had the opportunity to know Jim Addis for almost 20 years. In my role as the head of economic development and as I have served with businesses throughout our community, I have been impressed with Jim’s leadership and vision. He is the leader we need to drive our economy forward. He understands the importance of education and how it will help us for generations to come. He will do his homework on issues, and will make responsible decisions. I am excited to see Jim as our new representative.

Commission sets 2014 big game seasons

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission on March 20 adopted the 2014 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf.

Boise man faces vandalism charges

Allegedly linked to 342 vandal incidents

BOISE (AP) - A 20-year-old Boise man is accused of being a prolific graffiti vandal linked to 342 incidents causing about $217,000 in damage.

Snoqualmie closures to affect I-90 travel next week

Blasting-related closures are planned on Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass for an hour four days next week.

TWETE: A spotless record

As a former Hayden City Councilmember, I am well acquainted with the good works that Lakes Highway District has done over the past 20+ years. A huge part of the stellar operations is due to its current commissioner, Rod Twete.

S. Utah 75, Idaho 69

Halftime_S. Utah 29-27. 3-Point Goals_Idaho 6-16 (Christmas 2-3, Thacker 2-4, Allen 2-6, Forrest 0-1, Quinnett 0-2), S. Utah 7-17 (Marin 4-9, Oluyitan 2-3, Fausett 1-2, Butler 0-1, Morgan 0-2). Fouled Out_Allen, Thiombane. Rebounds_Idaho 31 (Thacker 9), S. Utah 29 (Adams 7). Assists_Idaho 6 (Christmas 3), S. Utah 12 (Marin 4). Total Fouls_Idaho 23, S. Utah 20.

Weber St. 72, Idaho 64

Halftime_Weber St. 38-29. 3-Point Goals_Weber St. 6-20 (Kozak 3-7, John 2-6, Harding 1-6, Davis 0-1), Idaho 7-23 (Allen 4-7, Thacker 2-6, Christmas 1-3, Dixon 0-3, Quinnett 0-4). Fouled Out_Thiombane. Rebounds_Weber St. 31 (Kozak, Zdor 9), Idaho 34 (Thiombane 8). Assists_Weber St. 9 (Harding 3), Idaho 14 (Blakney 4). Total Fouls_Weber St. 9, Idaho 18. A_807 (7,000).

Idaho 80, Idaho St. 76

Halftime_38-38. 3-Point Goals_Idaho St. 4-19 (Maker 2-5, Stutzman 2-7, Porter 0-1, Cool 0-2, Edelmayer 0-2, Smellie 0-2), Idaho 6-11 (Allen 3-6, Quinnett 2-3, Thacker 1-1, Christmas 0-1). Fouled Out_Smellie, Porter, Rushin. Rebounds_Idaho St. 23 (Porter 9), Idaho 31 (Blakney 13). Assists_Idaho St. 12 (Smellie 4), Idaho 13 (Thacker 3). Total Fouls_Idaho St. 17, Idaho 20. A_1,510 (7,000).

Record Store Day Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Audiophiles will have to wait two more months to celebrate Record Store Day. Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in the U.S. the day has been moved to Saturday, June 20, according to a press release from The Record Exchange.

Cardinals sweep NAIA Montana State-Northern

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Journey Tupea and Taylor Foster had eight kills each for North Idaho College in a 25-17, 25-17, 25-20 sweep of NAIA Montana State-Northern in the University of Providence Fall Classic on Friday afternoon.

GUNS: SF withdrew resolution

In reference to Mr. Robert Hunt’s recent letter, the San Francisco resolution he refers to was withdrawn after NRA filed a lawsuit against the resolution. Below is a timeline, with links, of the resolution and its withdrawal 20 days later.

BIASES: Just watch network TV

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

Dinner for a cause

The Hauser Lions Club is hosting the third annual Bowls for Scholarships Fundraiser on Friday, April 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rathdrum Lions Clubhouse at 16114 N. Meyer Road. Sponsored by Hands to Art, the $20 ticket includes a handcrafted bowl of your choice and a dinner of spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, Caesar salad, homemade dessert and coffee. Soft drinks, beer and wine will be available to purchase.

Hayden Kite Festival planned

The City of Hayden’s annual Kite Festival is coming up on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Broadmoore Park.

TRILLION: A really big number

Congress just passed a $1.9 trillion so-called COVID stimulus bill.

Karen Kay Schmeckpeper, 74

Karen Schmeckpeper passed away peacefully April 20, 2023. She was born July 9, 1948 in Fremont, Neb.

Standoff ends peacefully

At 6:20 p.m. Monday, Post Falls Police Communications received an emergency call from a resident in the 300 block of Spencer Avenue. The caller stated they were witnessing a physical fight between a male and female.