Tuesday, November 30
Robert Otto 'Bob' Lindemann
Robert Otto "Bob" Lindemann passed away at home on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004.
Merton Douglas 'Doug' Moran, 78
Merton Douglas "Doug" Moran, 78, passed away on Nov. 24, 2004, at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Sandpoint topples St. Maries
ST. MARIES — Four Sandpoint players hit double figures and the Bulldogs used offensive rebounding and fast breaks to ruin the Lumberjacks' season opener.
Shopper cleans up with a steal of a deal
Last week Gwen (Northwest Environmental Services quality assurance inspector) came to the office carrying a love seat cover that she had just bought from the Goodwill for $9.
Monday, November 29
Vacation rentals play important role in community
Tourists have been coming to Sandpoint for decades. Vacation rentals have always been an allowed, "legal", form of alternative lodging for visitors. These homes have achieved the highest level of standard for exterior and interior cleanliness and upkeep. Though there are only maybe a dozen vacation rental homes in the city limits, they play an important role in alternative lodging for families visiting our area.
Cooperation needed to preserve resources
Twenty years from now, when our children and grandchildren ask us why the remaining scarce resources such as oil, gas and clean water cost so much, how will we answer?
Everyone's contribution will mean happy holidays for all
Every time I go "home" to the Tri-Cities to visit my family, I am reminded of how lucky I am.
Landowners should fence 'game preserve'
Since a group of landowners south of Sandpoint in the Bottle Bay area have designated themselves to be a game preserve, I think they should be responsible for fencing that stretch of highway. A total of 210 people were killed last year in deer strikes and I have seen at least four at that area. When I drove by the other day, there looked to be at least 50 deer in the field next to Highway 95. If you want to protect them, do it responsibly and don't subject me or my friends and family to the danger of hitting them with a car.
Thanksgiving offers chance to honor family
Over the years, from the time of the Pilgrims, Thanksgiving has changed a bit. Still, of course, one of the best holidays in the year, but now we learn more so to a different meaning for thanksgiving.
Community dressed up for Holiday Home Tour
Mark this Sunday on your calendar and make plans to attend the Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by Bonner General Hospital and Bonner Community Hospice.
Pair faces hunting violations
SANDPOINT — One Bonner County man was arrested and another was ticketed for a medley of hunting-related offenses last weekend.
Delbert Hildreth, 91
Delbert Hildreth, 91, passed away on Nov. 27, 2004.
Saturday, November 27
Velma Selina Coffelt, 90,
Velma Selina Coffelt, 90, passed away in Boise, Idaho, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004.
The best shopping is found at home
At times, lines at Sears snaked more than 25 people deep and owner Dan Lister was literally on the run from the time the store opened at 6 a.m. to the time it closed.
Why are voters treating liberals with contempt?
During the campaign and in the post election period, I have heard suggestions that the Democratic Party is the party of liberals and the elite. Not being quite sure what that means, I turned to my dictionary.
U.S. increasingly is a nation of the haves, have-nots
We live in an era of ever expanding disparity between the haves and have-nots. Eighty percent of the recent tax breaks went to people who make $200,000-plus a year. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. We find an expanding lower class and a decreasing middle class. America is in dire need of a philosophy offering a better concept affecting the distribution of the wealth of our nation. Few with much and many with little or nothing is unacceptable. We are our brother's keeper.
American flag needs to be defended, not protected
Veterans' Day honors veteran. I was at the high school for the special service. I may not be worthy of the fine efforts but I certain appreciate it.
Thank police for their efforts
At this time of Thanksgiving do we really thank God for the many men and women of law enforcement? They give of themselves so that we can be safe at great sacrifice. How many of us could work the shifts they do, exposing themselves to danger at every turn so that we, the public can live the quality of life we take for granted.
Friday, November 26
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Wednesday, November 24
Just don't break the speed limit
As I initially started reading Daniel Mimmack's letter about the Ponderay Police speed traps I thought he was kidding, then I realized he was serious. OK, Daniel, here's the deal, if you exceed the speed limit you are breaking the law. It doesn't matter if the police are parked there or not, you are still breaking the law. Whew, now that we're clear on that, I'd like to address a couple points in Daniel's letter. We've all experienced this, we're driving merrily along and we see the law enforcement vehicle parked "hidden" by the side of the road. There's that instant where we glance at the speedometer, hurriedly look in the rearview mirror, and simultaneously try to remember the speed limit. Then … relief or panic. Sometimes when I see them and I know I'm in the clear, I wave.
Waste may head to Murphy Bay
For most people there are two main things they love about Sandpoint. The mountain and the lake. Our mountain is doing great but our lake is in jeopardy. Southside Sewer District wants to dump processed waste into our beautiful crystal clear lake.
NICAN and front page coverage
I enjoyed the guest opinion in the Nov. 11, 2004, Bee by Leigh Rasor. Her position is the position of the big majority in and around town, but of course on the front page of the same issue was a "news article" about the darlin' of the Bee, NICAN('t).
David Keyes is publisher of the Bee.
Either hunter orange should be mandatory for hunters in Idaho or there needs to be an IQ test for anyone who applies for a hunting license.
Tuesday, November 23
Vinegar works wonders when it comes to cleaning
Maybe one of the oldest and most often forgotten cleaners on the market to day is vinegar. As a young lad I can remember my grandmother using vinegar for just about every thing. I often wondered why it way so effective. It wasn't until I went to college that I found out that vinegar was a mild acid and that's why is cleaned so well. Below is a list of a few things that I personally clean with vinegar:
Local teams falls in regional action
Post Falls 34, Priest River 22
Monday, November 22
Noise issue shows two sides at odds
I have tried to understand for years now, why the city fathers and the county commissioners are constantly at odds over issues that affect all citizens of Bonner County and the city of Sandpoint.
Two-party system is alive and well
The Daily Bee is certainly correct that democracy was the big winner in the recent election — with 79 percent of Bonner County registered voters casting ballots. And while Republicans came out on top in our races (narrowly in several) in the most GOP of all states, there is some encouraging news for outnumbered Democrats.
Mahler named IEL MVP, Resso earns Defensive MVP honors
Sandpoint senior wide receiver Blake Mahler was named Most Valuable Player in the Inland Empire League by the league's coaches, while senior Brian Resso was voted the Defensive MVP.
The Nov. 22 Newsweek features a paragraph on the Panida Theater on Page 77. Under the Entertainment/Reel World header, the Panida earns a paragraph of notoriety.
News flash: Sandpoint is making headlines again.
Friday, November 19
Patricia Lynn VanWagner, 60
Patricia Lynn VanWagner, owner of Pat's Patchwork, 60, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, in Clark Fork, Idaho.
Thursday, November 18
Carla Fahling, 78, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Knepper officiating.
Debates, not football, are more important
I was upset to learn that KSPT determined a football game to be more important than one of the presidential debates. The town hall debate was one of only three presidential debates which were offered to the public, a debate which would have allowed us to hear the candidates face off against one another had we been able to get it.
Low pay is reason for substitute 'shortage'
I am writing in regards to the article (Nov. 3, 2004) that Lake Pend Oreille School District has a substitute teacher shortage.
Vera R. Jones, 96
Vera R. Jones died peacefully on Nov. 18, 2004, at the age of 96 at Valley Vista.
Ora Mae Puckett, 90
Ora Mae Puckett, 90, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004.
Wednesday, November 17
Mann leads Sandpoint West Sharks
MOSCOW — Eric Mann led the Sandpoint West Shark swim team to a strong seventh place finish at the recent Trick-or-Treat Invitational.
Hewitt, Johnson and Young named to All-NSL team
MULLAN — The North Star League announced their 2004 All-North Star League team for the football season Wednesday.
Signs are unfair to female workers
I write this letter in the continuing fight for equality in our American work force. I want to know why do we still post big orange traffic construction signs stating, "men working?" After all, I myself have been one of those men at work, yet I have also given birth to three sons.
THE INSIDE EDGE: Wanna race?
Column by SHEP SNOW
Sean Michael Ellis, 23
Sean Michael Ellis, 23, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 in Naples, Idaho.
Holly Eve is a wonderful tradition
Can Holly Eve really be celebrating 24 years this Saturday night?
Dick Hemus
Dick Hemus passed quietly at home, surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday Nov. 16, 2004.
Tuesday, November 16
Ice melting compounds can cause a mess
Winter is just around the corner and with it comes snow for our geographical area. One of the problems most of will face during this season are shoes covered with some sort of ice melting product. No matter how hard we try to prevent ice melt products from coming into our homes, the residue seems to invade it anyways.
Family thanks community for assistance
SPOKANE — In the midst of their grief, the family of two children who died following a Saturday accident want to thank those who tried to save their sons.
Leslie L. 'Swede' Hanson, 83
Leslie L. "Swede" Hanson, 83, passed away in Dover, Idaho, on Monday, Nov. 15, 2004.
Thane Ashmoore, 2, and Cameron Ashmoore, 8 months
Brothers, Thane Ashmoore, 2, and Cameron Ashmoore, 8 months, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004 due to injuries suffered from a car accident near Clark Fork, Idaho.
Monday, November 15
Marina plan still not right for Dover
On Sept. 8, there was a hearing conducted by the Idaho Department of Lands relating to an application submitted by Waterfront Property Manage-ment, AKA Ralph Sletager, requesting an encroachment permit for a commercial marina in Dover.
'Hard to pray for a miracle when I already have one'
Kai James Luttmann entered the world on Oct. 25 at Bonner General Hospital and if the prognosis is correct, won't live long enough to be able to read this sentence or to even have a scraped knee.
Driving safely is the best holiday gift
There are no words of comfort, no platitudes, nothing that makes Saturday's accident in which two toddlers drowned any easier to understand or accept.
Saturday, November 13
Michael Joseph Weaver, 32
Michael Joseph Weaver, born May 18, 1972, peacefully crossed over Nov. 9, 2004, of undetermined natural causes during meditation.
Let's be unified to build the byway
With the ongoing debate over whether or not to build the byway, I've taken time to research the issue for myself.
Holly Eve Gala set to ring in the holiday season
SANDPOINT — From caroling and clarinets to tap dancers and tom toms, it's an abundance of entertainment from start to finish at this year's Holly Eve Gala on Saturday, Nov. 20.
Thursday, November 11
None better than Unicep
Sandpoint firm tabbed 'Business of the Year'
Sandpoint sets new high water mark
SANDPOINT — Decending upon the state meet with 22 athletes, the largest Sandpoint swim team to date, the Bulldog boys brought home a sixth place trophy and the girls finished seventh at the University of Idaho pool in Moscow last weekend.
Wednesday, November 10
Esther Lula Read, 88
Esther Lula Read, 88, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at the Sandpoint United Methodist Church with the Rev. Darryn J. Hewson officiating.
Sandpoint's Kramer should be in the Hall of Fame
It has been 35 years since Sandpoint's Jerry Kramer put on his uniform as a Green Bay Packer.
Tuesday, November 9
Bernita Rose Bopp Coffer
Bernita Rose Bopp Coffer passed away on Sept. 18, 2004, in Torrance, Calif. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sandpoint continues to make national headlines
Notes about Sandpoint and this region continue to pour in. Here are a few recent examples:
'Taps' is haunting tale of war
On Nov. 11 we will celebrate Veterans' Day. For those of us who have served in the military, we have heard the haunting melody of Taps. For me the song gives me a huge lump in my throat and usually causes tears in my eyes. The song itself pulls on our emotional strings and causes us to think about past wars that our fathers, mothers, sons and daughters have served in.
Sunday, November 7
Accept the challenge, donate to library book fund
I clearly remember going to the Kennewick library and wandering through the stacks, amazed I could pick any book that I wanted to take home and read. That was the problem, it was always so hard to choose.
Firms' relocation adds to region's growth
SANDPOINT — The buzz over the extraordinary growth in the creation of new job opportunities in Bonner County in 2004 has not gone unnoticed.
Haase, Gauthier and Becker make the all-North Star team
Clark Fork's Michelle Haase, Jen Gauthier and Tia Becker were each selected as members of the 2004 North Star League all-league team by the NSL coaching staff.
Hazel Pearl Sommer Nutt
Surrounded by family members, Hazel Pearl Sommer Nutt departed this earthly life for the risen life of her Lord on Nov. 4, 2004. She was a resident of Capitol Care Center in Boise, Idaho.
Robert Frank Olmstead, 74
Robert Frank Olmstead, 74, passed away on Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Healing Garden is a place of beauty
Yesterday, I went to see my friend Val Olson at Bonner General. She reminded me that the dedication for the Healing Garden was the evening before. I had written it down and still forgot to go. I had planned on it. I knew it would be wonderful and I would see many friends.
Robert Lewis 'Bob' Twining, 72
Robert Lewis "Bob" Twining, 72, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Friday, November 5
Firms sue to end representation of grass growers
COEUR d'ALENE — An insurance company wants out of representing two North Idaho bluegrass farmers who've been sued by opponents of field burning.
Coldwater Creek continues retail expansion
SANDPOINT — If there is a sluggish economy gripping the nation, it's not putting the brakes of the growth of Coldwater Creek.
Tuesday, November 2
Hospital Sponsors 11th annual Santa's Workshop
Bonner General Hospital
City's actions over center are appalling
After reading the articles about the happenings at the Bonner Business Center (BBC), I am completely appalled that some entity would have the nerve to call itself an "economic development" corporation when it is threatening to put 15 businesses out of business and force up to 40 people into the unemployment line. What is the mission statement of this corporation? "Economic development until we don't feel like it anymore?"
Clean, clutter-free home keeps spiders at bay
Over the years I like most of us have had occasion to come in contact with various insects. The brown recluse spider is probably one of the insects that you've seem many times, however, you may not have fully recognized because it can resemble many other spiders.
Karl William Fuge, 91
Karl William Fuge, 91, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004.
Wampus Cats ready for the playoffs
CLARK FORK — It's hard not to be overconfident heading into the state playoffs against an opponent you crushed 50-0 just a couple of weeks ago.
Democracy winner of Tuesday's elections
Participatory democracy was the big winner in Tuesday's election.
