Friday, August 31
Trial averted in crash case
SANDPOINT — A Cocolalla teen accused of crashing her sport utility vehicle while text messaging pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge and was given a suspended jail sentence.
Bulldogs survive tight volleyball match
MOSCOW — Koko James had a big night, and Sandpoint survived a surprisingly close and dramatic five game match Thursday night in a season opening 25-18, 22-25, 25-14, 25-27 and 24-22 win over host Moscow at the Bear Den.
Bonners Ferry football game called off in second half
Friday night's Bonners Ferry-Lethbridge game was called off at halftime due to an electrical storm.
Lightning storm halts game
POST FALLS — They tried — twice — but Mother Nature and act of God wouldn't let Sandpoint and Post Falls finish their scheduled high school football game Friday night.
Thursday, August 30
Formulas, elbow grease will get fireplaces clean
For the past couple of weeks, I've had several calls requesting information on fireplace maintenance. I suppose, with cooler nights, most of us are thinking about fall being just around the corner and, with that, using our fireplaces and stoves.
Bulldogs face Trojans
SANDPOINT — Hungry for their first win of the year and eager to improve upon a solid performance last week against Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint heads down to Post Falls tonight for an Inland Empire League showdown with the Trojans.
Bulldogs girls blank Moscow 5-0
SANDPOINT — The two Brittanys — Clawson and Oakley — each scored two goals and Bailey Hewitt added a goal and an assist as Sandpoint blanked visiting Moscow 5-0 Thursday afternoon in Inland Empire League girls soccer action at Centennial Field.
Wednesday, August 29
Liberal media making much ado about nothing
In the 35 years I've been exposed to this rag (Bee), it's never ceased to amaze me at the drivel that so consistently shows up on these pages, especially in the editorials. The Aug. 28 editorial has, without a doubt, surpassed all previous stupid statements.
Chester V. Sharai, 91
Chester V. Sharai, 91, died on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007 in Sandpoint, Idaho. He died of causes related to old age.
ORDINANCE NO. 1179
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANDPOINT, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007, APPROPRIATING $31,382,031355,335 TO DEFRAY THE PROPER EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF SANDPOINT, IDAHO, FOR SAID YEAR, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50-1003, IDAHO CODE, LEVYING A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY FOR GENERAL REVENUE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SUCH APPROPRIATION IS MADE, PROVIDING FOR A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED WITH THE BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Orville C. Berkey, 82
Orville C. Berkey, 82, passed away in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Commissioners will hold public hearings at the following times on Wednesday, September 12, 2007, in the meeting room of the Federal Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, Idaho, to consider the following requests:
SHS soccer continues strong start
RATHDRUM — The Sandpoint scored four goals in a 30-minute stretch in the first half and cruised to an IEL victory over Lakeland Tuesday night. They've won their last two IEL games by a combined score of 15-0.
Lora M. Cartelli, 58
Lora M. Cartelli, 58, passed away in Sagle, Idaho, on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007.
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CITY OF
UI announces Hall of Fame inducteees
Kramer, Nieman and Alsager all have Sandpoint ties
Miller needs reminder he serves constituents
Along with a standing-room only crowd, I attended the Sandpoint City Council meeting last week.
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE
CITY OF
High country still shows scars after 40 years
SANDPOINT — Two deaths. Ten million board feet of timber. Almost 56,000 acres of forestland left charred in its aftermath.
Kick back and enjoy summer's last hurrah
While the calendar still claims we are in August, it's pretty obvious we are quickly leaving summer behind.
Let's get going on regional, workable plan
Ray Miller should be applauded for bringing the "bypass" issue to the fore as we approach the November election. All of the letters in support of the bypass occur when frustration reaches such a high level due to the gridlock perceived with traffic.
Sherry Ann Spear, 49
Sherry Ann Spear, 49, passed away 17 minutes after midnight at Swedish Hospital in Seattle on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. It was the day after her father's 80th birthday.
Tuesday, August 28
Orville C. Berkey, 82
Orville C. Berkey, 82, passed away in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007.Orville was a heavy equipment operator, working on the North Slope of Alaska, retiring from the Alaskan Pipeline in 1983.Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel, at the corner of Pine and Division.Family and friends are invited to sign Orville's online guest book, and view the obituary, at www.coffeltfuneral.com.Funeral arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.
Man jailed in shooting incident
CLARK FORK — A Bonner County man is facing two aggravated assault charges following a shooting incident on East Spring Creek Road on Tuesday.
Hewitt leads Bulldogs past Hawks
LAKELAND — Bailey Hewitt had two goals and an assist, and the Bulldog girls broke open a scoreless game in the second half to beat Lakeland 3-1 Tuesday night in Inland Empire League action.
Edith Ann See, 69
Edith Ann See, 69, Sagle, Idaho resident passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1178
Strikers participate in Northwest Cup
The Striker U14-Boys recently entered the Northwest Cup in Spokane, where they went 1-2-1.
Hearing loss is a common problem in older adults
"Pardon me?" "I'm sorry, could you repeat that?" Many of us are all too familiar with these phrases. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, hearing loss is the third most common long-term health problem in older Americans.
Lora M. Cartelli, 58
Lora M. Cartelli, 58, passed away in Sagle, Idaho, on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007.
Robert K. 'Keith' Winter, 66
Robert K. "Keith" Winter, 66, passed away near Sagle, Idaho, on May 17, 2007.
Bulldogs announce 2007 Hall of Fame nominees
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Bulldog Athletic Hall of Fame committee has announced its inductees for the class of 2007. The committee has been working this spring and summer to sift through the dozens of nominees.
Monday, August 27
No smoking section is not working out
I was smitten by a letter which appeared in the Aug. 16 paper by Karen Millard, "Heavy smoking ruined concert." My sentiments exactly.
An apology to the Sandpoint council
My letter to the editor, published Aug. 23, 2007, in the Bonner County Daily Bee, should never have been published. I left a voice mail on Friday, Aug. 17, for Caroline Lobsinger to not publish it. After I got on my high horse about the City Council postponing action on the byway proposal and wrote the published letter, I found out the Daily Bee omitted an important fact that the complicated proposal had not been given to the City Council prior to the meeting for their consideration. Also, the park had been called "a gateway," which is ambiguous. The Sandpoint City Council was performing their duties as expected in an elected body to do the citizens' business. Good for the council.
Where is our leaders' moral compass?
Where is the moral compass for our leaders in this country?
SUMMONS FOR
PUBLICATION
Don't assume you have all of the facts
You've made assumptions concerning me as you did with who fed the bears. You don't know if I hunt or fish. As you didn't know who fed the bears or if that photo was taken in Idaho. It could have easily been an animal park. I speak only for myself and don't call myself part of a majority. I don't need supporters to have my own opinion, nor is it a requirement for me to have a hunting license for me to have an opinion. I'm not a transplant; I was born and raised here with a family of avid hunters. My parents had one of the first guide teams in the area taking city slickers into the backcountry to bag their trophy.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
On December 21, 2007, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock A.M., of said day in front lobby of North Idaho Title Company, 227 S. First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, C. Jon Nees, a member of the Idaho State Bar, as successor trustee, 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 desribed real property, situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit:
Earl Melvin Hopper, 54
Earl Melvin Hopper, 54, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at home surrounded by family and friends after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Voters deserved more notice on bond election
This is an outrage! More notice should have been given to the 1,400 eligible voters. Why did Westside not take a page from Sagle Fire and write grants and have fundraisers for their improvements instead of sneaking in a bond.
Saturday, August 25
Clearly something is wrong with project
I've never had a strongly held position on the bypass. My major interests are that whatever we do, it actually relieves Sandpoint's traffic congestion, focuses on the near- and long-term and be environmentally sound.
What if the election was today and no one voted?
The campaigning for national offices have started and more aptly defined as "let the games begin." You and I are to listen to the debates, watch the political ads, read the blogs and watch the news commentators, all so that we can make an intelligent, informed decision as to who will represent you and me, the American voter and taxpayer.
Columnist has been source of inspiration
Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoy Harvey MacKay's weekly article in your Sunday newspaper. I am a 15-year-old Sandpoint High student, and I met Harvey Mackay this summer when I was in Minneapolis competing at the Junior Olympic National Volleyball tournament.
Friday, August 24
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Pursuant to Secction 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that Linger Longer Village (Rodger Bonneau) of 2374 Kalispel Bay Rd., Priest Lake, ID 83856 has made application to stabilize and maintain approximately 360 feet of beach frontage by removing existing rip rap and replace with several single log groins, staggered along the entire beach. Seasonally place a floating PVC pipe, wave energy dissipation boom, 300 feet in length attached between 2 swim docks. Replace the existing swim dock with 2 smaller swim docks; square foot coverage over lake would not change. Augment any lose of beach sand with specified high quality sand. Suction dredge annually displaced beach sand and discharge slurry back onto the beach. It is estimated that 130 yards of sand would be placed back on the beach each year. The dredge work would take place during the lake's seasonal low water period with filter barriers in place during dewatering of slurry. Located on Priest Lake, adjacent to Tax Number(s) 27, 29 & 30 Linger Longer Condo, Parcel Number RP 60N04W068200A, Section 6, Township 60 North, Range 4 West B.M.; in Bonner County.
Farmer Gray and friends announce a return to Panida's stage
On Sept. 22, 2007, the Panida Theater will host the return of Farmer Gray, Junior, Egbert, and the Farmerettes. Just as it was in the "olden days," there will homespun family entertainment featuring some new faces and some of our better-known talent. Ken Payne and Val Millard will be reunited on stage and will perform with Ken's band from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.
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Bonner County
Notice of Hearing on
Name Change
Sandpoint thrashes Lewiston in soccer
SANDPOINT — The Clark Fork contingent wasted little time making their presence known, scoring the first six goals of the game as Sandpoint thrashed Lewiston 7-0 in season opening action Friday at Centennial Field.
SHS opening loss filled with good, bad
COEUR d'ALENE — Typical of a season opener, Sandpoint coach Randy Thoreson said he saw some good and some bad things as Coeur d'Alene blanked Sandpoint 2-0 in a nonleague opener Wednesday night in Coeur d'Alene.
Caught between a rock and a hard place
(This is the second of three articles being published through Sunday on the issue of affordable housing in Bonner County.)
Vern Schulze, 75
Vern Schulze, 75, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in Post Falls, Idaho.
Wednesday, August 22
Young archers had great time at world competition
I would like to take just a moment to thank our community for its assistance in raising $10,000 for local youth archers. The funding allowed me a chance to take some very deserving youth to Anderson, Ind., for a world archery competition.
Miller demonstrating lack of vision on byway
Sandpoint Mayor Ray Miller has demonstrated his lack of vision on the bypass issue in his unbridled praise of ITD, while castigating City Council members. Is he so anxious to spend taxpayers' money to the tune of $60 million per mile on a 2.1-mile section of highway that ITD itself admits will not address east-west issues, nor emergency access questions?
Let's get on with bike path, byway
Bike path and city park maintenance swap for Sand Creek Waterfront Property.
Chamber makes big hire with new executive director
SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director.
Is sewer water making a return to our river?
After experiencing the city of Sandpoint's sewer plant accident last month, we now get to hear how Southside Sewer and Water District is back planning to build its sewer plant on the river. In 2004, the community, the Pend Oreille Basin Commission and the EPA told SSWD's board to find an alterative to discharging treated sewer water into our river. The board currently claims they exhausted all other options and the only option that remains is to build another sewer plant on the river.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 19, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., at the office of the Successor Trustee at 120 East Lake Street, Suite 317, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, JOHN A. FINNEY, Attorney at Law, FINNEY FINNEY & FINNEY, P.A., as Successor Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States of America, all payable at the time of sale, the following real property situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, described as follows:
Swimming achievement something to celebrate
Cal Ripkin's consecutive game record.
ORDINANCE #256
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILEMBERS OF THE CITY OF HOPE, IDAHO, REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Naccarato having a blast with PRE space program
A lot of attention has been paid to Barbara Morgan, Idaho's astronaut and the first teacher in space.
Tuesday, August 21
Breastfeeding promotes bonding
In our fast-paced and pre-packaged world, it is easy to stray away from natural foods. However, when life is just starting out, nothing is better for baby than the most natural food of all — breastfeeding.
CUSTOMER NOTICE
An application has been filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) for approval of a rate increase of 70% for residential and 42% for commercial water use effective November 1, 2008. We are requesting that the fee for residential water use be increased from $17.59 per month to $30 and commercial use from $28.15 per month to $40 per month. There has not been a rate increase for many years. Over the past two years major repairs have been made to the water lines costing thousands of dollars. We find it necessary to increase the fees to maintain the quality of the system.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(I.C. 15-3-801)
Programmable thermostats can help save a bundle
As most of you can tell, the weather is rapidly changing and fall is just around the corner. Soon we will start cranking up those thermostats and firing up those fireplaces and stoves.
Carol Marie (Breckenridge) Bee, 46
Carol Marie (Breckenridge) Bee, 46, passed away in July in Sandpoint, Idaho.
William "Bill" Kannady, 94
William "Bill" Kannady, 94, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007.
Notice of Hearing on Name Change
Case No.: CV-2007-01345
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
T.S. No. 200700813-29140 Loan No. 1190011659 On 11/26/2007 at 11:00AM (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho: At the Lobby of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. 105 Pine St., Ste 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864, Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee 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 described real property, situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, and described as follows: Parcel 1: Lot 3 in Block 1 of Ponderosa Terrace Estates, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book 3 of Plats at Page 22 Official Records of Bonner County, Idaho. Parcel 2: Lot 4 in Block 1 of Ponderosa Terrace Estates, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book 3 of Plats at Page 22 Official Records of Bonner County, Idaho. 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 140 Cedar Hill, 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 Travis Inman and Angel Inman, husband and wife, as grantors, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 06/13/2006, and recorded on 07/12/2006, as Instrument No. # 708108, 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 06/13/2006. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of 310.51, due per month for the months of 2/20/2007 through 7/17/2007, 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 $ 42,159.77, plus accrued interest at the rate of 8% per annum from 01/20/2007. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing 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. Melmet Default Services, Inc., 1820 E. First Street, Suite 410, Santa Ana, CA 92705-4063 Sale Information Line: 714-259-7850 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (714) 480-5472 This is an attempt to collect a debt and information obtained will be used for that purpose. Date: 7/19/2007 Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC By: Kara Lansberry Assistant Trust Officer ASAP# 879241
Monday, August 20
Council should follow the will of the people
Mayor Miller was quite upset at the vote by the council to not accept the free land from ITD. One member's excuse for voting 'no' was he thought voters were ignorant as to where we want the bypass.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that David McNelis of P. O. Box 489 - Sagle, ID 83860 made application to install riprap along 120' of shoreline for erosion control. Located on Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho adjacent to: Section 2 , Township 56 North , Range 2 West; B.M., in Bonner County.
What surplus? It's our money and we want it back
Idaho's leaders have a problem.
STATE TIMBER SALE
CR-20-0253, LITTLE PINE II
Harry Louis Bauer, 94
Harry Louis Bauer, 94, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007.
Staff, volunteers making community event possible
Have you put on a family party this summer? I have and it's a lot of work. My family kicked in and got us through it. It was a blast and I appreciate their help as many hands make light work.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Workshop and Public Hearing of the 2007-2008 budget for the Sagle Fire District, BONNER County, Idaho will be held at the Northern Lights Community Room, 421 Chevy Road, Sagle, Idaho on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
'Free' park has plenty of strings attached
In response to Mayor Ray Miller's statement concerning the "wonderful free gift" that ITD has offered the citizens of Sandpoint and that his mother always told him not to question free gifts.
Notice of Sale
Whereas Notice of Claim of Lien was made and mailed by certified mail to:
Saturday, August 18
Politics are hampering decision-making
At the moment, Sandpoint officials seem to put the diss in dysfunction.
Byway doesn't hinge on 'parking lot' gift
Statements made in the Daily Bee articles concerning a proposed agreement between the city and ITD regarding a so-called "gift" from ITD to the city are in need of correction and/or clarification.
ITD responsible for delays in permit review
I was struck to hear Rep. George Eskridge's rather impassioned plea to the ITD Board to lay blame for the byway's permitting woes on the Army Corps of Engineers. In particular, he singled out an individual at the Corps who was in an ITD funded position and suggested the path to resolution was to withhold funding for her job.
Friday, August 17
Arba Sherman Ginn, 76
Arba Sherman Ginn, 76, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
J. Foote Excavation growing
SANDPOINT — The new owners of J. Foote Excavation expect to create one to three jobs annually for the next few years.
Family, community come first for longtime resident
If I could capture an image of Jim Parsons it would be the moment after the names of his grandchildren Garret and Tyler crossed his lips.
Wilma Allen's tales bring history of early-day Sandpoint to life
When I first came to Sandpoint, I wanted to learn all I could about the history of this place I had chosen to live.
Wednesday, August 15
Catherine E. 'Kay' Cridland, 74
Catherine "Kay" E. Cridland, 74, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho, after a brief battle with cancer.
Patricia Taylor Darty, 72
Patricia Taylor Darty, 72, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007.
Fair rightly celebrates community, youngsters
If a person is looking for a glimpse of "Bonner County past," all one has to do is attend next week's Bonner County Fair.
Whoever staged scene must be held responsible
In response to Ms. Cindy Aase, you must not understand the importance of sportsmen. When they harvest a big game animal, they help keep the animal population in balance and free of a lot of disease that would otherwise harm the population.
Eve's Leaves receives chamber honors
SANDPOINT — Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce named Eve's Leaves its business of the month for August.
Heavy smoking ruined concert
I attended the Robert Earle Keene Concert on Thursday night and was nearly chased out of the concert by the stench of cigarette smoke, in spite of being all the way on the other side of the field. It almost seemed as though Rathdrum was burning fields again.
Edna B. (Wallace) Johnson
Edna B. (Wallace) Johnson passed away Aug. 14, 2007, at Mountain Valley Care and Rehabilitation in Kellogg, Idaho, where she had lived for the past year.
Tuesday, August 14
Stoneridge 'mini-golf' tournament benefitting hospice
For many residents in Bonner and Boundary counties, Bonner Community Hospice workers are the people they turn to when they or a loved one are facing the end of life.
Cleaning up around home a snap with these easy tips
Last week was filled with phone calls from the community requesting information on various topics. In this week's article, I thought I would share with you, the reading audience, a few of those requests.
James A. 'Jim' Colliander, 88
James A. "Jim" Colliander, 88, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho.Private graveside services with military honors will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Pinecrest Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Neuder officiating.Jim was born Aug. 18, 1918, in Providence, R.I., to Erland A. and Emma S. Osterlund Colliander. He grew up in Warwick, R.I., with his sister, Edna.Jim left during the Depression in the 1930s to work at the shipyards in Providence. He learned to be a welder and pipe fitter, a trade he used throughout his life.Jim married the love of his life, Martha Ruth Ray, on Jan. 26, 1940, in Providence. They were lifelong partners.Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in France and Germany, working on the railroads. After the war, he ran welding businesses in Rhode Island and Connecticut. In the 1960s, he worked as a pipe fitter on nuclear submarines for Electric Boat Co. in Groton, Conn. The family also operated a dairy farm.In the late '60s, Jim and Ruth owned a moving van and traveled across the United States. They discovered Sandpoint and moved here in 1968.Jim went to work for the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local No. 44 in Spokane, Wash. He worked on dams in the Northwest including Dworshak, Grand Coulee and the Lower Granite dams, as well as large buildings and factories.He retired in 1983 and spent winters with his wife in Quartzite and Wenden, Ariz.He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Clarence) Florea and Edna (Terry) Iverson, both of Sandpoint; sons Erland (Bella) Colliander of El Paso, Texas, and Richard Colliander of Newman Lake, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, sister Edna Christiansen and granddaughter Jeannie Tuchon Teal.Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling arrangements. Visit Jim's online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.
Monday, August 13
Teen killed in Saturday crash
ATHOL — Two teenage siblings from Athol who were seriously injured in a Saturday crash that killed their 16-year-old sister remained hospitalized Monday.
Special youngster teaches his dad lessons about life
Happy 12th birthday, Austin Scott Keyes!
Sandpoint resident claims second at triathlon
COEUR d'ALENE — The calm water of lake Coeur d'Alene was broken Saturday morning as competitors in the Coeur d'Alene Triathlon entered the water.
Opinion was not based on the facts
On behalf of the city of Sandpoint and specifically the wastewater treatment staff, I must correct the inaccuracies of your editorial. First the river was not affect for four days, the City exceeded its discharge permit levels for four and one half hours. The four days refers to the time effluent seeped from the pre-treatment plant to the treatment plant. Second "untreated sewage" was not dumped into the river, it was treated but not to the standard level. The same situation happened one year ago last spring during the heavy rain. This plant and its staff have received numerous awards from both EPA and DEQ for the quality of treatment.
Go after violators of no-wake zones
Hooray for George Taylorson of Priest River's Letter to the Editor on July 31 regarding the use of "illegal buoys."
Notice of Hearing on
Name Change
Minimize sharing at concerts
Chatting with friends over dinner with a piano player singing softly in the background is one thing.
Concert series left beautiful memories
I would like to thank all the people at The Festival at Sandpoint for putting on eight nights of some of the best times of my life.
NOTICE FOR
PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that David Crow of 290 Terrace Drive - Cocolalla, ID 83813 made application to install riprap along 135' of shoreline for erosion control. Located on Lake Cocolalla, Idaho adjacent to: Section 7 , Township 55 North , Range 2 West; B.M., in Bonner County.
Friday, August 10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Case No. CV 2006-02192
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Commissioners will hold public hearings at the following times on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, in Courtroom No. 4 of the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho, to consider the following requests:
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
TS No. 07-27545 Title Order No. W730860 Parcel No. RP K0218024014A A The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, In the lobby of Alliance Title & Escrow, 1 05 Pine St., Ste 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864, on 11/26/2007 at 11:00 am, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 11/27/2006 as Instrument Number 717779, and executed by Jason Ray Gallaher, a married man as his sole & separate property , as Grantor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. , as Beneficiary, to ReconTrust Company, N.A. , the Current Trustee of record, covering the following real property located in Bonner County, state of Idaho: The land described herein is situated in the Sate of Idaho, County of Bonner, City of Kootenai, and is described as follows: Lots 14, 15, 16, 15, Block 24, Kootenai Townsite according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 1 of plats, at page 84, records of Bonner County, Idaho. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purpose of compliance with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of, 104 Main Street, Kootenai, ID 83840 is sometimes associated with said real property. Bidders must be prepared to tender the trustee the full amount of the bid at the sale in the form of cash, or a cashier's check drawn on a state or federally insured savings institution. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due 04/01/2007 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 8.780 % per annum; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and any supplemental modifications thereto. The principal balance owing as of this date on said obligation is $ 181,685.50 , plus interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder and in this sale, together with any unpaid and/or accruing real property taxes, and/or assessments, attorneys' fees, Trustees' fees and costs, and any other amount advanced to protect said security, as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Therefore, the Beneficiary elects to sell, or cause said trust property to be sold, to satisfy said obligation. Notice is hereby given that this firm is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, and that the debt may be disputed. 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. Dated: 07/11/2007 Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: ReconTrust Company, N.A., 1757 Tapo Canyon Road, SVW-88 Simi Valley, CA 80028-1821 Phone: (800) 281-8219 ReconTrust Company, N.A. Successor Trustee Cathy Craig, Assistant Secretary ASAP# 876148
Thursday, August 9
UI's Sandpoint campus gets green light
TWIN FALLS — Sandpoint is officially a college town.
Nell Lipp, 99
Nell Lipp, 99, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
T.S. No. 200700813-29140 Loan No. 1190011659 On 11/26/2007 at 11:00AM (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho: At the Lobby of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. 105 Pine St., Ste 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864, Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee 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 described real property, situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, and described as follows: Parcel 1: Lot 3 in Block 1 of Ponderosa Terrace Estates, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book 3 of Plats at Page 22 Official Records of Bonner County, Idaho. Parcel 2: Lot 4 in Block 1 of Ponderosa Terrace Estates, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book 3 of Plats at Page 22 Official Records of Bonner County, Idaho. 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 140 Cedar Hill, 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 Travis Inman and Angel Inman, husband and wife, as grantors, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 06/13/2006, and recorded on 07/12/2006, as Instrument No. # 708108, 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 06/13/2006. The monthly installments of principal, interest, and impounds (if applicable) of 310.51, due per month for the months of 2/20/2007 through 7/17/2007, 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 $ 42,159.77, plus accrued interest at the rate of 8% per annum from 01/20/2007. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing 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. Melmet Default Services, Inc., 1820 E. First Street, Suite 410, Santa Ana, CA 92705-4063 Sale Information Line: 714-259-7850 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (714) 480-5472 This is an attempt to collect a debt and information obtained will be used for that purpose. Date: 7/19/2007 Pioneer Lenders Trustee Services, LLC By: Kara Lansberry Assistant Trust Officer ASAP# 879241
Marlene R. Taylor, 70
Marlene R. Taylor, 70, passed away on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Sagle, Idaho.
Wednesday, August 8
Don't sweep sewer accident under rug
The big possible cover-up … the city of Sandpoint quietly sweeps the recent four-day untreated waste dumping into the Pend Oreille River under the rug. One day the problem is so serious that we are told not to go into the water. The next day everything is peachy keen. Opponents of the use of herbicides in our waterways circle like vultures around the issue of environment and safety, while four days worth of E. coli spews into the river.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Southwest and Magic Valley Regional offices of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have been informed that due to drought conditions and high irrigation demands, Mountain Home Reservoir and Little Camas Reservoir will be drained by mid to late summer, 2007. Fish in these reservoirs will be killed as water levels drop and conditions become unstable.
Disaster points to our own vulnerability
The collapse of the bridge in Minneapolis points up the vulnerability to Sandpoint of depending on only one bridge across Lake Pend Oreille. The ever-increasing heavy traffic across the Long Bridge increases the probability of a similar catastrophe. Instead of investing millions of dollars in an ineffective Sand Creek bypass, which will do nothing to alleviate the bridge traffic problem, the effort should go toward construction of the western route, which could provide another bridge for heavy truck traffic as well as an alternative route in the event of an accident on the Long Bridge. It is a simple matter of safety and security.
Paying homage to Bonds, albeit a day late and a dollar short
I love baseball. Always have, always will.
Board should embrace UI's Sandpoint campus
Today, the Idaho State Board of Education is expected to vote on a proposal that will fundamentally change the educational landscape and future of North Idaho.
Bush owes everyone an apology for war
It should be evident to everyone by now that our president, for all his daily prayers for divine guidance, has deluded himself into thinking he's our leader and protector, when, in fact, he's a devious, dissembling little boy bully who fears his personal house of cards — and perhaps even his faith — would come tumbling down if ever he were to admit that he's been wrong: that he's led us not into some grand crusade for spreading democracy around the world but into a bloody shambles.
Bryan David Johnson, 46
Bryan David Johnson, 46, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in Stanwood, Wash.
Tuesday, August 7
Pair thrilled with Morgan's flight
Sandpoint residents John Wall and Serve Wilson will have more than a passing interest in today's scheduled takeoff of the space shuttle.
Robert Vernon Hill, 61
Robert Vernon Hill, 61, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Cocolalla.Full military honors will be held on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. A memorial potluck will be held at the VFW, 7118 SE Fern Ave, Portland on Saturday at 2 p.m.Robert was born on Feb. 9, 1946, in Portland, Ore., to Robert and Lois Hill. He grew up and attended schools in Portland graduating from David Douglas High School. Robert was affectionately known to his family as "Bim" and his friends called him "Froggy" because of his deep voice. Mr. Hill served his country by joining the United States Army as a gunner on a helicopter. He reenlisted three times during the Vietnam War and was highly decorated including three Purple Heart medals. He was honorably discharged on Jan.y 28, 1971, in Oakland, Calif., after nearly eight years of service.Robert married Marla Oney in 1964 in Portland, the marriage later ended in divorce, and in 1975 he married his second wife Gwen and they had one son R.J. Robert attended Mt. Hood Community College and Portland State University where he received his degree. During this time he worked as a machinist in Portland.In 2000, Robert visited North Idaho and fell in love with this "little patch of heaven." He purchased a little place near Cocolalla Lake and moved to "where the eagles soar."He belonged to the machinist union, and was an active member and past officer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed golfing, watching television and drinking beer.He is survived by his son, R.J. Hill of Cocolalla; a sister, Joy Taylor of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Bud (Judy) Hill and Scott (Teresa) Hill, both of Portland, and Jeff (JuDee) Hill of Pendleton, Ore.; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins;, and special friend, Marla Rosenberg of Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents in 1969; a niece, Marcee; and brother-in-law, Chuck Taylor.Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Robert's memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his online guest book.
Energy saving tips keep your bill to a minimum
Summer is finally here and we are all roasting from the heat. I thought in this week's article, I would provide you with a few energy saving tips to keep those hard-earned bucks in your pocket.
Beat the heat by keeping hydrated this summer
Many of us love to get active in the warmer months. In late summer, we do our best to get out there and enjoy what's left of the hot, sunny days.
Case No. CV-2007-01175
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER
Monday, August 6
Helen Butler
Family and friends will gather on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at the Memorial Community Center in Hope to celebrate the life of Helen Butler who passed away on Jan. 14, 2007, in Spokane, Wash.
Why doesn't county put out its own markers?
Those who place 200-foot markers in front of their properties are not intentionally breaking the law. In the face of in-action by county authorities, we are simply trying to educate the boating public that this is a no-wake zone.
Another fantastic Festival season is under way
Sure, the fireworks had to be canceled.
City needs to make sure businesses pay their way
After reading about the accidental sewage spill into the Pend Oreille River it makes me wonder … is the sewer plant unable to handle the increase in sewage? Since Sandpoint keeps adding buildings and residents, it raises the question, is the infrastructure able to withstand the increase?
Carmen Kemp, 84
Carmen Kemp, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Long Bridge work made a bad situation worse
This is a letter I recently sent to the Idaho Transportation Department.
Lakers wrap up 'bittersweet' year
SANDPOINT — Riley Creek Lakers coach Rick Klontz called the legion baseball season "bittersweet" after a 6-1 loss to the Boise Gems Sunday in Lewiston ended their season with a record of 26-15.
Saturday, August 4
Request for Sealed Bids
Bonner Mall Way, East Gate & Triangle Drive
Notice of Hearing on Name Change
A Petition to change the name of Lynn Ann Denson, born 4/22/53 in San Jose, CA, residing at 927 Twin Rivers Rd, Athol, has been filed in Bonner County District Court, Idaho. The name will change to Lynn Ann Bridges, because return to maiden name due to divorce 7/6/2004.
Notice of Hearing on
Name Change
P&Z to reconsider 32-acre annexation
SANDPOINT — The city planning commission at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday will reconsider its 5-2 vote to deny the annexation of 32 acres for a 121-unit housing development off Baldy Mountain Road.
Emergency call plan makes a lot of sense
Even in this age of mp3s and podcasts, the "old-fashioned" ways have an invaluable role to play.
politics
Why did Craig support
mayor election
Hellar's leadership
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Case No. CV-2007-01233
wildlife
Picture sets stage for bear's destruction
Friday, August 3
Swimming Sandpoint-style
SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille will turn into a sea of arms, legs and colorful swim caps today as more than 500 swimmers will take to the water for the ever-popular13th Annual Long Bridge Swim.
Smith gunning for win
SANDPOINT — Emerging triathlete and Sandpoint native Jeff Smith plans on doing all he can to ensure that an out-of-towner doesn't win the Olympic Triathlon Sunday in Dover Bay.
RESCHEDULED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Trustee's Sale No. 02-FHH-46521 Notice is hereby given that, Pioneer Lender Trustee Services, LLC , the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on November 30, 2007 , at the hour of 01:00 PM , of said day, In the lobby of Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., 105 Pine Street, Ste 101, Sandpoint, ID, 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 described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of Bonner , State of Idaho , to-wit: Lot 3 in Cavanaugh Bay Homes, according to the plat thereof, recorded in book 2 of plats, page 70, records of Bonner County, Idaho. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced Property but, for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 of Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of 52 Cavanaugh Bay Road LT, Coolin, ID 83821 , 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 Trent Presley, a married man as his sole and separate property , as Grantor, to Alliance Title and Escrow Corporation , as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Accredited Home Lenders Inc, a California Corporation , as Beneficiary, dated 5/7/1999 , recorded 5/17/1999 , under Instrument No. 544830 , Mortgage records of Bonner County, Idaho, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by Household Finance Corporation III. 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. The default for which is sale is made is the failure to pay when due under the Deed of Trust Note dated 5/7/1999 , failure to pay the monthly payment which became due on 3/1/2007 and all subsequent monthly payments, plus late charges and other costs and fees as set forth. Amount due as of July 10, 2007 Delinquent Payments from March 01, 2007 5 payments at $ 1,165.87 each $ 5,829.35 ( 03-01-07 through 07-10-07 ) Late Charges: $ 264.20 Beneficiary Advances: $ 104.88 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 Total : $ 6,143.99 All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The principal balance is $ 97,606.40 , together with interest thereon at 12.000 % per annum from 2/1/2007 , until paid. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. Dated: 7/10/2007 Pioneer Lender Trustee Services, LLC Trustee By Mark L Yermasek-Morger, Vice President c/o Regional Trustee Services Corporation, 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information:
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Spirit Lake Fire Protection District will hold a Public Budget Hearing for the 2008 Budget. The meeting will be held at Station #1, 32182 N. 6th Ave., Spirit Lake, Idaho, at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 08, 2007.
Notice of Hearing on Name Change
Case No.: CV2007-01224
Homestead heroine saves oncoming train from plunge into Lake Pend Oreille
(I became acquainted with Robert Kellogg when I was asked to critique a book he was writing called, "50 True Tales of Northern Idaho." Robert has had a colorful career in Sandpoint: Ad sales and announcing for Norm Bauer at KSPT radio, writing for the Sandpoint News Bulletin, manager of the Panida Theater for Floyd Gray, just to name a few. He began researching old newspapers when he was with Lauren Pietsch at the News Bulletin, and today's story comes from that research. It reflects a time gone by but many of you will remember the SI (Spokane International Railway Company). Here is Robert's story — in his own words.)
Joel Vincent Ballenger, 8
"So Long To An Ole Cowboy"
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Commissioners will hold public hearings at the following times on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, in Courtroom 4 of the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho, to consider the following requests:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the matter of the joint estate of Young Nae Wade, deceased, Probate Case No. CV-07-01171, Bonner County, Idaho.
Thursday, August 2
Lakers begin state legion tourney today
SANDPOINT — Solid starting pitching has helped the Riley Creek Lakers build a 25-12 record this year, but it will be their bats that determine how far they advance in the 2007 Class AA American Legion baseball tournament this weekend at Harris Field in Lewiston.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Case No. CV 07-01096
LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #84 and
BOUNDARY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #101 and
Jacqueline Ann 'Jackie' (Boyd) Hadley, 57
Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" (Boyd) Hadley, 57, passed away at her home in Athol, Idaho on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint with the Rev. Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton of the First Presbyterian Church officiating.
LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 84
CALL FOR BID FOR BUS FUEL
AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
On November 21st, 2007 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. on said day, at the front door of Sanpoint Title Insurance Company, Bruce J. Blohowiak, as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County Bonner, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit:
SISNA mt. bike series has season finale
ATHOL — The final night of the SISNA Mountain Bike Series saw a series-record attendance of 94 riders hitting the dirt route at Farragut State Park in Athol.
Wednesday, August 1
Assessor's attitude is a breath of fresh air
I am moved once again to respond to a letter in the Daily Bee (July 29) written by our new assessor, Jerry Clemons.
Help put an end to dog fighting
A very cruel and inhumane activity abounds in North Idaho and right here in Bonner County, That is dog fighting. Idaho is in the dark ages in penalizing the slimeballs who are apprehended and convicted of dog fighting. In Idaho dog fighting is only a misdeamenor offence punishable by a small fine and limited jail time, while in most states it is a felony punishable by a substantial fine and hard prison time. Maybe those who like to fight dogs now get to find out what prison fighting is like.
Quicker discovery needed when effluent hits the river
Four days?
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Sandpoint Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at their meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID, to consider the following:
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2348, notice is given of an open public meeting of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.
Community's generosity made project possible
This is to express our gratitude to all in the community who helped make Pay It Forward for Panhandle Special Needs such a wonderful success. From the smallest of donations to the largest, all were so very much appreciated and it proved, once again, our town responds when called upon to help.
CITY OF DOVER
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
