Trust can land you in some hot water

A service person agreed to fix a consumer’s hot tub. The guy never showed up. I tried to contact him and he ignored me. It’s pretty obvious that our economy is zooming along, but there are some downsides to a great economy. One is the availability and reliability of competent contractors.

Suddenly, in the course of a few weeks, John F. Kennedy's “ask what you can do for your country” injunction has come to life.

WASHINGTON — For most Americans alive today, the idea of shared national sacrifice is a collective abstraction, a memory handed down from a grandparent or passed on through a book or movie.

Re-entry alternative: Ship them to Arco, ID.

I am opposed to a pre-release facility in Kootenai County. We already have Spokane right next door and that is more than enough of a criminal activity generator for me and mine.

Holy $#@!

COEUR d’ALENE — Mike Anderson ate stir-fried squash last summer that excited his palate.

Huckleberries

'Tough enough to take the heat'

'Tough enough to take the heat'

The Latest: South Africa nearing 10,000 coronavirus deaths

South Africa is reporting more than 8,300 new confirmed coronavirus cases as the country with the world’s fifth largest caseload is approaching 10,000 deaths

Don’t sweat the Small stuff

Lake City Center director leaves with pride over teamwork, improvements

BAYVIEW: Re-open East Gate

The people of Bayview have spoken, “Open the East Gate at Farragut State Park.” In one week over 350 people have signed a petition demanding the reopening of the East Gate.

Karen Engelby, 60

Karen Sue Engelby, 60, of Rathdrum, Idaho died July 2, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center. She was born Oct. 2, 1949, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Donald and Lorraine (Woods) Downey. After graduating from high school, Karen was married to Michael Engelby and they moved to the Coeur d’Alene area in 1966. Karen was a school bus driver for 26 years and she also worked at Taco Bell. She and Mike owned and operated the Blue Lagoon Tavern for three years, and then Karen became a personal banker for American West Bank. During their marriage, Karen and Mike cleared over 300 miles of trails for the Idaho Forest Service.

Time for next issue

May the debate over IB/PYP RIP.

JOBLESS: Outside eagerly looking in

I was laid off a little over three months ago — a first for me in 29 years. I have submitted more than 70 applications to various businesses. In many cases, I have applied for work well below my level of training and experience.

Marvin Chad Parson, 54

Former North Idaho resident, Marvin Chad Parson, 54, passed away on April 16, 2014, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Gordon W. Wells, 88

Gordon W. Wells, 88, born Sept. 20, 1927, in Ekalaka, Mont., and passed over on Feb. 8, 2016.

Sidney J. Penman, 88

Sidney J. Penman was born in Williston, N.D., on July 30, 1925, to Sid and Velma Penman. He graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1943.

Shirley Ann Boudreau, 78

Shirley received her Angel wings on Nov. 6, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones from all over the United States.

Phyllis Jean Homan Hauck, 86

On Jan. 14, 2015, Phyllis Jean Homan Hauck passed away at her home.

Department of Labor has new economist

Wolkenhauer takes over for Alivia Metts

MALEK: Stands up to feds

With the upcoming Republican primary on May 15th, many are asking who the candidates are and why they should be voted for. With such a high profile race for Governor, the race for our next Congressman has gotten very little attention. Of all the contestants, the frontrunner and best choice for your next Congressman is Republican Luke Malek. Why is that? In a world full of federal over-stepping into our everyday lives, only one candidate has stood to fight them, and that is Luke Malek. A Representative from Coeur d’ Alene, Malek has fought back on multiple occasions, though the following two are the most important.

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Herman John Esfeld, 92

Officials recommend keeping K-12 schools in Idaho open

Dave Jeppesen, the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, said he recommends keeping K-12 schools in the state open at this time despite concerns over the coronavirus.