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Friday, December 31

December 31, 2004 8 p.m.

Legal 5645

November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2004

December 31, 2004 8 p.m.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL

DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR

December 31, 2004 8 p.m.

a single man,

Plaintiff,

December 31, 2004 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Sandpoint Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday January 4, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID, to consider the following:

Wednesday, December 29

December 29, 2004 8 p.m.

IN RE:

Joan Catherine Riffel

December 29, 2004 8 p.m.

T.S. No: 04-11373

Doc ID #00092028812005N

December 29, 2004 8 p.m.

Notice of Trustee's Sale

T.S. No. 200402927-Z-22004 Loan No. 2928912 On 01/28/2005 at 11:00 am (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho: First American Title Co. 419 N. 2nd, Sandpoint, ID 83864, First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee on behalf of Law Offices of Steven J. Melmet, Inc. will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following real property, situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, and described as follows: EXHIBIT A PARCEL I: A tract of land in Section 10, Township 56 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Idaho, more specifically described as follows: From the West Quarter corner of said Section 10, South 00o 27'26" West, 1297.73 feet along the Section line to the 1/16 corner; thence South 89o 06'38" East, 678.60 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 00o 09'14" West, 510.0 feet to a point on the access road culdesac; thence 58.37 feet along a curve to the left whose chord bears North 62o 00'08" East, and whose radius is 60.0 feet; thence South 55o 50'28" East, 760.23 feet; thence South 00o 45'54" East, 120.0 feet; thence North 89o 06'38" West, 678.87 feet to the true point of beginning. (Lot 14, Providence Lake aka Lot 14 of First Addition to Emerald Acres) PARCEL II: The South 30 feet of that portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 56 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Order No.: S40138 Idaho, lying West of the County Road, as it exists. According to the County Assessors office, the above described property is commonly known as: 8479 Sagle Road Sagle ID 83860. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of 8479 Sagle Road, Sagle, Idaho 83860 is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by Kay L. Fort, an unmarried woman, as grantors, to Sandpoint Title Insurance, as successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of First Security Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 05/31/2000, and recorded on 06/01/2000, as Instrument No. 564634, of Official Records of Bonner County, Idaho. Please Note: The above Grantors are named to comply with section 45-1506(4)(A), Idaho Code. No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation set forth herein. The Default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due, under Deed of Trust and Note dated 05/31/2000. The monthly installments for principal, interest and impounds (if applicable) of 970.91, due per month for the months of 5/1/2004 through 9/17/2004, and all subsequent installments until the date of sale or reinstatement. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $112,077.88, plus accrued interest at the rate of 8.625% per annum from 04/01/2004. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accrued late charges, and interest, unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, and any amounts advanced to protect the security associated with this foreclosure and that the beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

December 29, 2004 8 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF SANDPOINT will accept proposals until 2:00 p.m. on November 10, 2004 for:

ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER FACILITY PLANNING

December 29, 2004 8 p.m.

CR-20-0252, IDAHO HILL

A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 2550 Highway 2 West, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, at 9:00 A.M. local time, on Thursday, November 18, 2004, for an estimated 1,015 MBF of timber, marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of pulplogs and cedar products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to the Treasurer, State of Idaho, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $15,582.40, which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $155,824.00. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts.

Tuesday, December 28

December 28, 2004 8 p.m.

Pregnant woman attacked with knife

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man faces three felony charges for allegedly attacking his pregnant girlfriend with a knife and punching her in the stomach.

Saturday, December 25

December 25, 2004 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL

December 25, 2004 8 p.m.

Look before you shoot

It's time for gun shooters, hunters or target shooters, to be more cognizant of their surroundings when engaging in their hobby. The recent episode of the Sagle women being hit by errant gunshot and the rash of hunters bagging hunters is a sign of the lack of responsibility displayed by gun owners and shooters.

December 25, 2004 8 p.m.

Great job guys

Last week, two Bonners Ferry Police officers did a great job arresting a suspected methamphetamine dealer.

December 25, 2004 8 p.m.

Ordinances should be passed which help facilitate a town's vision

About a year ago I attended a meeting at the City Forum conducted by Tom Hudson. He is the man whose firm helped plan the downtown revitalization and is currently involved with developing parking strategies for Sandpoint. In attendance were about 35 people including the mayor and members of City Council.

December 25, 2004 8 p.m.

Hunt on for drunk drivers

SANDPOINT — Bonner County Sheriff's officials are using federal grant money this holiday season to crack down on drunken motorists.

December 25, 2004 8 p.m.

Animal shelter has year-end 'dog sale'

SANDPOINT — First it was a special price for cat adoptions. Now, it's gone to the dogs.

Wednesday, December 22

December 22, 2004 8 p.m.

Priest River man accidentally shot

PRIEST RIVER — A Priest River man is lucky to receive minor injuries after his gun went off while he was sleeping early Wednesday, striking him in the leg.

December 22, 2004 8 p.m.

Legals

Notice of Trustee's Sale

December 22, 2004 8 p.m.

Intolerance over sign seems troublesome

I wish to take issue with Chris White's intolerant, judgmental and utterly absurd comments regarding Christianity and Jesus' views on current events (Dec. 12, 2004).

December 22, 2004 8 p.m.

Why show tolerance

for violence, war?

December 22, 2004 8 p.m.

Personal wealth found at expense of peace

How to maximize personal wealth — everyone who desires wealth necessarily must hold certain mental attitudes, either consciously or unconsciously. To maximize wealth, these attitudes must be applied consciously.

Tuesday, December 21

December 21, 2004 8 p.m.

Francine White, 67,

Francine White, 67, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, in Clark Fork, Idaho.

December 21, 2004 8 p.m.

Selkirk slips past Clark Fork

CLARK FORK — The Wampus Cats are showing signs of improvement, but it was not enough Tuesday to snap the team's losing skid.

December 21, 2004 8 p.m.

Hawks slip past Spartans

PRIEST RIVER — The Spartan wrestlers were hoping for an early Christmas present in their Tuesday night match up, but the grinch stole the victory from them. The Lakeland Hawks clinched the victory 42-36 in non-league action.

Monday, December 20

December 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Religious signs are poor welcome to city

How do you like this sign on the northwest corner of First Avenue and Superior — right where you make the turn after the Long Bridge welcoming everyone (?) who drives into town this season? There was also one very similar that was put up in that same spot welcoming everyone to Thanksgiving in Sandpoint with a different Bible quote giving thanks for Jesus our lord. I find these signs very offensive.

December 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Why are adults acting like kids over field?

Come on, folks. What's wrong with this picture? Can't we figure out a solution to this problem?

December 20, 2004 8 p.m.

NHS students teach holiday lesson

What a neat group of kids.

December 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Express tolerance for all viewpoints

It's too bad that Chris White was offended at Steve Smith's sign giving thanks to God for Christmas.

December 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Faith should have stayed constant

I should have had more faith

December 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Lions Club an important party of community

If anyone has a doubt that the Lions Club Toys for Tots is an important and permanent part of life in and around Sandpoint, just take a look at the photograph accompanying this column.

December 20, 2004 8 p.m.

Roy Johnson, 83

Roy Johnson, 83, a longtime resident of Westmond, Idaho, passed away at Valley Vista Care Center in Sandpoint on Dec. 18, 2004, in the company of his loving family.

Sunday, December 19

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with IDAPA 13.01.16750.02, Governing the Trapping of Predatory and Unprotected Wildlife and Taking of Furbearing Animals provides that the 2004-2005 take season for otter shall remain open until a total of 15 otters has been harvested in the Panhandle Region. The quota of 15 animals was reached in the Panhandle Region. The quota has been met.

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Case No. CV-2004-02240

NOTICE OF HEARING

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Tolerance deserves more than lip service

Our politically correct community has a dirty little secret that hardly anybody is willing to acknowledge.

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Sandpoint Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday January 4, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID, to consider the following:

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

People helping people

The volunteers, officers and commissioners of the Westside Fire District would like to thank Cheryl McMahon, Christine Duhamel and Ben Franklin Crafts and Custom Framing for their generous donations of Christmas decorations. Since the onset of the current EMS crisis that has enveloped Bonner County, the volunteers of the Westside Fire District have committed themselves to the citizens of the district and Bonner County as a whole by keeping personnel at the station staffing the ambulance 24 hours a day. The donations brought a much-needed boost to the spirits of these dedicated and motivated individuals.

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Case No. CV-2004-02083

SUMMONS

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Katie continues recovery with determination

Dearest friends and loved ones,

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-130-1, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that Daniel K. and Susan M. Larson of 5710 S. Ranch Park Lane. Sookane, WA 99206 made application to place riprap along 55 feel of shoreline for erosion control. Located on the Priest River near Priest River. Idaho adjacent to: Section 24, Township 56 North North Range 5 West; B.M.; in Bonner County.

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506

1002.27230 (TS# 7023.29495) Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: November 12, 2004 Sale date and time (local time): March 16, 2005 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the office of First American Title Company, 419 North 2nd Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Property address: 1057 Gun Club Road Sagle, ID 83860 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Steven K. Roberts, an unmarried man Original trustee: First American Title Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Umpqua Bank, its successors and/or assigns Recording date: December 15, 2003 Recorder's instrument number: 640603 County: Bonner Sum owing on the obligation: as of November 12, 2004: $181,922.77 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: A Tract of land located in Section 16, Township 56 North, Range 2 West, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Idaho, more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South right-of-way line of the Gun Club Road that is South 88 degrees 33'29" West a distance of 1002.69 feet and South 0 degrees 01'28" West a distance of 19.89 feet from the North quarter corner of said Section 16; Thence South 0 degrees 01'28" West a distance of 760.00 feet; Thence North 88 degrees 33'29" East a distance of 350.00 feet; Thence South 0 degrees 27'44" West a distance of 554.55 feet; Thence South 88 degrees 26'22" West a distance of 655.80 feet; Thence North 0 degrees 01'28" East a distance of 1315.78 feet to the South right-of-way line of said Gun Club Road; Thence North 88 degrees 33'29" East along said South right-of-way line of Gun Club Road a distance of 310.07 feet to the Point of Beginning. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind.

December 19, 2004 8 p.m.

Why can't people express themselves

Regarding Mr. Chris White's letter about the openly religious sign on First and Superior, I would just say, relax Chris. If you are free to not believe, then please don't be offended by those who do. Go on with your life and let other's pay respect to their beliefs or lack thereof, how they see fit. I can't imagine that the sign was put up to offend anyone. It's one person's freedom of speech and religion in action. One person being thankful and welcoming in the name of his hometown.

Friday, December 17

December 17, 2004 8 p.m.

Hearing set on discharge proposal

SANDPOINT — North Idaho's lakes and rivers commission is holding a public hearing on Monday to consider Southside Water and Sewer District's plan to discharge treated wastewater into the Pend Oreille River in Sagle.

December 17, 2004 8 p.m.

LEGALS

NOTICE OF

December 17, 2004 8 p.m.

Legal 5645

November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2004

December 17, 2004 8 p.m.

NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL

December 17, 2004 8 p.m.

SUMMONS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT

Thursday, December 16

December 16, 2004 8 p.m.

LEGALS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

December 16, 2004 8 p.m.

Schweitzer to open Saturday

SANDPOINT — Schweitzer Mountain Resort's on-again, off-again opening day is on … again.

Tuesday, December 14

December 14, 2004 8 p.m.

Kai James Luttmann, 7 weeks

Kai James Luttmann was born on Oct. 25, 2004, at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho.

December 14, 2004 8 p.m.

Sandpoint edges Lakeland 38-36

SANDPOINT — Whether it was a defensive triumph or an offensive disaster is still up for debate.

December 14, 2004 8 p.m.

Wallace 66, Clark Fork 31

CLARK FORK — The Clark Fork Wampus Cats were dominated 66-31 by the Miners in their very first North Star League game Tuesday night.

December 14, 2004 8 p.m.

Tips helps sew up clean quilts

Several weeks ago a lady (Donna) called and said her grandmother had left her a handmade quilt that dated back to the early 1900s.

December 14, 2004 8 p.m.

Sandpoint cruise past Hawks 66-48

SANDPOINT — Scoring 11 unanswered points in the second period, the Sandpoint boys basketball team cruised to a 66-48 victory over Lakeland in Inland Empire League action Tuesday night.

December 14, 2004 8 p.m.

Merritt A. Scott, 77

Merritt A. Scott, 77, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 9, 2004.

Monday, December 13

December 13, 2004 8 p.m.

ulterior motive?

Mr. Fury brought up a good point about ulterior motives regarding the Highway in Sand Creek, in his letter (Dec 2.) However, childish name calling and adolescent ridiculing of people instead of intelligently and articulately discussing the issue, calls into question the legitimacy of any argument or discussion.

December 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Tax deadline on Monday

SANDPOINT — The deadline for paying the first half of your 2004 property tax bill is Monday, Dec. 20.

December 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Christian zealots, speak for yourself and refrain from speaking for our town.

This past weekend I was offended by the sign prominently displayed by Steve Smith at the corner of Superior and First and clearly visible to all entering Sandpoint. It started fine with "Welcome to Thanksgiving in Sandpoint," but went on in a biblical bent while portraying Thanksgiving as a religious holiday and ending with something about our "Lord savior."

December 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Kai Luttmann left rich legacy

Kai Luttmann, age six weeks, passed away early Sunday morning.

December 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Warm weather and moisture hamper efforts to open Schweitzer resort

SANDPOINT — Another inch of rain fell Friday night at Schweitzer Mountain bringing total rainfall from this latest system to over 3 inches. This has literally washed away any chances of opening Schweitzer Mountain this weekend. The pineapple express that came in Thursday and Friday had devastating effects on the ski resorts throughout the region. Schweitzer had initially announced an opening date of Dec. 11th after a snowfall of almost 2 feet on Wednesday night.

December 13, 2004 8 p.m.

Hilding F. Brynteson, 91

Hilding F. Brynteson, 91, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004.

December 13, 2004 8 p.m.

How do you say thanks? It just takes a call

It was cold and it was snowing. The wind was blowing slightly and folks were in a rushto get home and get dinner on the table, start holiday preparations and maybe do a little Christmas shopping — you know, family time.

Friday, December 10

December 10, 2004 8 p.m.

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NOTICE OF

December 10, 2004 8 p.m.

Timberlake 31 Clark Fork 22

SPIRIT LAKE — Jarett Thompson, a 6-foot-6 senior, scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the host Tigers (2-1) in the non-league game.

December 10, 2004 8 p.m.

June Louise (Flink) DeMinter

June Louise (Flink) DeMinter entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004.

Thursday, December 9

December 9, 2004 8 p.m.

Timothy Lynn Stolz, 54

Longtime Nikiski resident Timothy Lynn Stolz died Dec. 7, 2004, in Nikiski, Alaska. He was 54.

Wednesday, December 8

December 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Studies, reviews show Sand Creek route unsafe

We appreciate Don Helander's due diligence in collecting information on the controversial Sand Creek highway and certainly respect his right to express his opinion (Bonner County Daily Bee guest opinion Nov. 14).

December 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Carol Clark McIntyre, 88

Carol Clark McIntyre, 88, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

December 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Shelter dogs would help store's sales

I was moved by Ed Bittner's plea for Wal-Mart to once again allow him to offer Panhandle Animal Shelter's dogs for adoption in their roomy entrance way.

December 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Why wait, donate now

The need hasn't changed. In fact, it's gotten bigger.

December 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Clair Francis Loutzenhiser, 91

Clair Francis Loutzenhiser, 91, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at his home near Sandpoint, Idaho.

December 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Library doll house raffle attracts many admirers

We are now in the final weeks of the doll house raffle, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The drawing for the lucky winner of this prize is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Sandpoint Library.

December 8, 2004 8 p.m.

Max Emile Delconte, 57

Max Emile Delconte, 57, passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Tuesday, December 7

December 7, 2004 8 p.m.

Timberlake 56 Clark Fork 32

CLARK FORK — Timberlake outscored Clark Fork 17-2 in the first quarter and 19-6 in the final eight minutes to win its nonleague game.

December 7, 2004 8 p.m.

Baking soda kills smell and cleans like a dream

One of the oldest and often forgotten cleaners is baking soda. Gosh, I really like this stuff, it's truly amazing what it will do. Below are just a few things baking soda will have an effect on:

Monday, December 6

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

Teachers' comments were inappropriate

I was totally shocked when I read the editorial from David Keyes and the letter from Brian Zimmerman describing statements made to a young soldier by two teachers from Boundary County.

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

Aggregate weight fishing is wrong

I'm very disappointed and sick of these so-called fishermen who fish lake trout for aggregate weight. I hope they are real proud of themselves. Most of them also are members of the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club. Would these same fishermen do the same thing to kamloops? No way.

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

Region receives long-overdue legislative voice

North Idaho — and Bonner County more specifically — received some long-overdue recognition from Republican Party leadership in Boise with the appointment of local legislators to key committee positions.

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

Mire rains 3-pointers in Newport, Sandpoint wins 61-38

NEWPORT — Sandpoint junior Ashleigh Mire finished with a game-high 21 points — all from behind the 3-point line — to lead the Bulldogs to a 61-38 victory over Newport in non-league action on Saturday afternoon.

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

Teachers owe Boundary soldier heartfelt apology

If a person needs any more evidence the world has lost all semblance of respect or common sense, all you have to do is read Brian Zimmerman's letter to the editor.

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

Katherine Yergens, 94

Katherine Yergens, 94, a longtime resident of Newport, Wash., died Dec. 2, 2004.

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

Lack of responsibility, not clothes, is to blame

I have lived and hunted in Idaho for more than 50 years and, to this day, I have yet to see an animal that resembles a person. People usually walk upright and wear some type of clothing while animals usually walk on four legs and have hair on their bodies.

December 6, 2004 8 p.m.

High-pitched 'support' hurt Kerry

Analysts and others are sifting through exit polls to unravel the story of this presidential election. Many explanations for Mr. Kerry's loss will emerge. However one that I believe will not be given sufficient weight surrounds the role of the "Michael Moore" faction. Mr. Moore, and others like him, George Soros, Peter Lewis, Bruce Springsteen and, locally, guest writers like Jim Omiuet, introduced a visceral strain into this contest unlike any we've seen in recent history.

Friday, December 3

December 3, 2004 8 p.m.

Mt. Baldy Ski Area's first real estate phase sells out

Sandpoint entrepreneurs meet with initial success

December 3, 2004 8 p.m.

May M. Coinson, 97

May M. Coinson, 97, passed from this life on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at the home of her niece and nephew in Hope, Idaho.

Thursday, December 2

December 2, 2004 8 p.m.

Richard J. 'Rick' Lutes, 57

Richard J. "Rick" Lutes, 57, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, in Spokane, Wash.

December 2, 2004 8 p.m.

William Raymond 'Bill' Haskins, 68

William Raymond "Bill" Haskins, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

December 2, 2004 8 p.m.

Audrey Faye (Mask) McLam-Goodwin

Audrey Faye (Mask) McLam-Goodwin passed away at her home in Bellingham, Wash., on Nov. 27, 2004.

December 2, 2004 8 p.m.

Evelyn (Hurst) Russell, 93

Evelyn Russell ended her long life at Sandpoint's Life Care Center, and joined her late husband, James, in heaven on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004.

December 2, 2004 8 p.m.

Shannon Curran sparks SWAC Sharks at EWU

CHENEY — The Sandpoint West Athletic Club Sharks, with an impressive performance by Shannon Curran, proved Inland Empire Coach of the Year Mike Brosnahan's theory that intense work on technique versus logging mega-miles in practice would ultimately pay off in significant reduction of swimmers' times.

December 2, 2004 8 p.m.

Frieda Dora Rinn, 92

Frieda Dora Rinn, 92, of Huntsville, Ala., died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, after a short illness.

Wednesday, December 1

December 1, 2004 8 p.m.

Paul Wayne Parenteau, 75

Paul Wayne Parenteau, 75, passed away in Hope, Idaho, on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004.

December 1, 2004 8 p.m.

Instead of logging, fires mark growth

It wasn't many years ago when you saw smoke on the hillsides at this time of year you knew where the logging and slash disposal was taking place. Now you know where the next home is being built.

December 1, 2004 8 p.m.

People who earn money, pay taxes

Rich are getting richer, etc. I am getting really tired of hearing so-called "poor people" crying about rich people getting all the tax cuts. For your information, people who make a lot of money, pay a lot of taxes and people who don't make much, barely pay anything. What makes people think that people who don't pay taxes or pay a tiny percentage of their income should get anything back? Where is common sense here?

December 1, 2004 8 p.m.

Council needs to make informed vote on rentals

The Sandpoint City Council is about to be handed back a hot potato.

December 1, 2004 8 p.m.

Gerald L. 'Jerry' Banks, 57

Gerald L. "Jerry" Banks, 57, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at his home near Sandpoint, Idaho, after a courageous two year battle with cancer.

December 1, 2004 8 p.m.

Center is key to city's success

On Oct. 1, I moved my company warehouse and offices to the Bonner Business Center, otherwise known as the incubator. I had known about the incubator for many years. It was developed to help small business. I was very impressed by the professionalism and cooperation exhibited by the manager of the facility, Laurie Katana.