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Trade-N-Post named chamber's top business

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce has named Trade-N-Post Pawn & Coin as its June business of the month.

Residents say byway worth the wait

SANDPOINT — The consensus among attendees at the Sand Creek Byway dedication ceremony was clear: the wait was worth it.

Boundary County ambulance service in jeopardy

BONNERS FERRY — The future of ambulance service in Boundary County is in jeopardy.

Youth hiking class offered

SANDPOINT — An introduction to hiking class, offered for any and all budding adventurers, will be offered on July 9, 11 and 13 at Travers Park.

Burglary suspect grabs a bite during pursuit

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man who was caught burglarizing a Sandpoint home Wednesday night was apprehended a short time later in a nearby residence nonchalantly eating a peach.

Local records first hole-in-one at Elks

SANDPOINT — While a standout athlete at SHS, local Jay Vandenberg was accurate both as a quarterback and as a deadly 3-point shooter.

Run spreads message of world peace

SANDPOINT — A symbol of the human spirit blazed through Bonner County Thursday evening.

Idaho GOP lawmakers decry health care ruling

BOISE (AP) — Ever since a Democratic-controlled Congress revamped America’s health insurance system in 2010, the notion of government-mandated coverage has vexed most Idaho Republicans.

BF declares flooding emergency

BONNERS FERRY — The city of Bonners Ferry has declared a disaster emergency to deal with flooding and receive assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Greater Sandpoint Chamber welcomes Eureka Institute

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Eureka Institute to the organization.

Best wishes for a bright future

Quite possibly the most wonderful news I’ve ever read in the Bonner County Daily Bee:

Paper must apologize for lack of Memorial Day coverage

The Daily Bee need to apologize to all the community for not covering the memorial services in Sandpoint on Memorial Day. On the Friday before Memorial Day, I and several volunteers went to Pinecrest Memorial Park and Lakeview Memorial Park and placed more than 800 flags at the head stones of veterans.

Route will only hurt downtown, Sandpoint

I usually do not want to get into a war of words, but Bill Litsinger is so out of touch with reality. After managing many very profitable businesses in my career, I am able to live a comfortable retirement life. Bill Litsinger, as far as marketing skills go, I have forgotten more than you will ever know. You have a small-town mentality that really shows.

Marriage should only be between man, woman

This letter is in response to the homosexual marriage announced in the Bee. It has long been the conviction of this country and state of Idaho that homosexuality is an abomination against our maker and wholesomeness of society. In this age of refraining from controversy I want to reaffirm the historical and biblical position on the issue, as I hope my fellow residents of Bonner County will also do.

Community at a crossroads as bypass opening nears

SANDPOINT — With the Sand Creek Byway set to open soon, some wary residents can’t help but feel the city is at a crossroad.

City looks at fee increases

SANDPOINT — As council members prepare for the coming budget process, city fees are undergoing their annual review.

SMS teachers conquer Spartan Race

SANDPOINT — Some teachers celebrate their retirement by doing things like traveling, laying on a beach, gardening or even nothing at all, if that’s what sounds most tempting.

Ambrosianis picked to lead parade

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Lions Club is ramping up its Independence Day preparations by choosing Jack and Mary Jo Ambrosiani as this year’s grand marshals.

Hubbard named top chamber volunteer

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce named Kathy Hubbard as its “Volunteer of the Month” for June for her service to our community.

Texting-while-driving ban takes effect Sunday

SANDPOINT — A state law prohibiting motorists from text messaging while driving takes effect on Sunday.

SHS picked for 'Go On' grant

SANDPOINT — High school officials are enjoying a nice financial boost as they prepare for the coming school year.

Sharks claim two relay titles at Summer Solstice meet

SPOKANE — Logan Sanborn, Payton Bokowy, Emily Deitz and Ellie McCray teamed up to win the 200 free and 200 medley relays recently at the Summer Solstice Swim Meet in Spokane.

Jacey's Race is much more than a fundraiser

The words are huge and not commonly used. They’re frightening and come with certainty that they’ll have an affect on your life and lifestyle. Words like osteogenesis imperfecta, athetoid cerebral palsy with seizures, osteosarcoma and neurofibromatosis.

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Barack's books offer clues about himself

Four years ago, I read President Obama’s first book about himself. When I finished, I felt confident that America would not elect someone so self absorbed; someone who had such antipathy for America.

Behavior, language were inappropriate

In reference to the commissioner’s meeting on June 5, it sounds like there is a monetary problem if Marie Scott stomps out of the meeting, not open to discuss the county’s money. If there a cover-up?

Clashing portraits emerge in lewd case

SANDPOINT — Two sharply contrasting portraits are emerging of a lewd-conduct suspect who fled on the eve of his trial in 1st District Court.

Clerk deserves three cheers for comment

We should give Marie Scott three cheers — hip, hip and hooray — for her comment about Mike Nielsen.

Man beaten in unprovoked attack

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man was beaten into unconsciousness in an early morning attack that witnesses said was unprovoked by the victim.

Help needed to fund sprinkler system

To be honest and upfront I’m looking for help, in the form of money, to aid in the construction of a sprinkler system for the infield of the newly-renovated baseball field at Northside School.

Jury finds in deputy's favor in lawsuit

COEUR d’ALENE — A jury in U.S. District Court returned a verdict in favor of a sheriff’s deputy in a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed excessive force was used in his arrest.

Kootenai exceeds flood stage; dam has little space left

BONNERS FERRY — When it rains it pours.

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Have you learned to dance in the rain?

To “dance in the rain,” one needs several things. The main one of course, as with any dance, would be the proper partner. Then, before or as the rain begins, both must have an uplifting, forward looking attitude, well in place.

Human Rights Task Force is here to help

The May 22 annual meeting of the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force featured Tony Stewart, of the Kootenai County Task Force as speaker. He addressed the challenges of standing up for dignity and respect, speaking out against hate and supporting victims of bias and discrimination. He talked about examples of action over the last 30 years by the KCTF and in the last 20 years by the BCHRTF-standing up to the Aryan Nations, and other white supremacist groups.

Court fines shooter

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man convicted of initiating a shoot-out in which he was struck by gunfire was ordered Thursday to pay $10,000 in restitution to the victims.Richard Allen Larson was also ordered to pay Lora Adams’ hospital and car-rental bills, in addition to John Chester Bilsky’s medical bills, court documents indicate.

Brilliant, hilarious dad was a complicated character

SANDPOINT – How do you capture a life in words? When that life belonged to one Bob Gunter, how do you hope to even scratch the surface?

Concern for country is not extremism

I watch, read, and listen to the news and contrary to popular belief, the sky is not falling. But, the clouds are getting low! Like sand through an hourglass, our culture and society has been slipping through the hole of apathy and political correctness.

Chamber preps former facility

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is moving to a new home with a lakeside view.

Did the city do the right thing by using extra money to treat lake milfoil with non-herbicide methods?

State upholds sentencing in abuse case

SANDPOINT — The Idaho Court of Appeals is upholding the sentence handed to a North Idaho man accused of molesting a teenager while she slept. Austin Byron Courser was ordered to serve up to 15 years in prison after he pled guilty to an amended charge of sexual abuse of a minor. Courser has to serve at least five years of the sentence before he can qualify for parole.

Jacquot sentenced to time served

SANDPOINT — A Vay attorney accused of molesting a teenage girl is a free man.

Priest River graduate has diplomatic ambitions

PRIEST RIVER — Ana Reed has a big year ahead of her, but the opportunities it opens up could be even bigger.  

Non-herbicide milfoil plan OK'd

SANDPOINT — Rather than using herbicides in the lake, the city has a new plan coming together that will address the encroaching Eurasian milfoil problem.

Crew chief keeps Team Laughing Dog rolling

Judy Thompson is the fifth and final profile on the members of Team Laughing Dog, who are nearing the end of the 3,000 mile Race Across America.

Activity drives Team Laughing Dog member

Kathi Riba Crane is the fourth of five women on Team Laughing Dog to be profiled this week. The team was on the outskirts of St. Louis, Mo., late Thursday night on their 3,000 mile Race Across America.

Bulldogs wrap up camp against GSL football powers

SANDPOINT — There were some good moments and some bad moments for the Sandpoint football team during a scrimmage against Greater Spokane League football teams Mead and Shadle Park on Thursday at SHS.

Iconic historian passes away

Family, friends mourn Bob Gunter

SANDPOINT — Bob Gunter’s passing on Wednesday morning is a blow to the community in more ways than one.

Downtown street options unveiled

SANDPOINT — The folks at SERA Architects had a busy couple of days this week.

Task force seeks fugitive

SANDPOINT — A Sagle man accused of going on the lam on the eve of his trial on a molestation charge is the North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force’s Fugitive of the Week.

Nye helps Team Laughing Dog in race

Julie Nye is the third of five women on Team Laughing Dog who will be profiled this week, as the team passed through Wichita, Kansas on Wednesday, as the 3,000 mile Race Across America heads east for Missouri.

MickDuff's brews up honors at beer festival

SANDPOINT — A great beer is more than just a drink — it’s a bonding agent that can make good times with friends even better.

Staff acted quickly and with compassion

My wife and I were in Sandpoint on May 17 for a few days of vacation, staying at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. The manager there referred us to Sweet Lou’s in Ponderay for dinner that night since their restaurant was closed.

Money and greed are poisoning our country

It is a well know fact that generally the outcome of an election is directly proportional to the amount of money available for advertising.

Mason sentenced in bank fraud case

COEUR d’ALENE — A Sandpoint woman was ordered Monday to serve four years in prison for an identity theft and bank fraud scheme that netted $37,790 in ill-gotten gains, U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson has announced.

Sons' participation in CHaFE is inspiring

With fatherly pride, Sandpoint journalism giant David Gunter has stated in print that his talent-laden son, Paul, is the orchestra leader for the Panida’s upcoming production of “The Music Man”.

Idaho representatives need to support bill

It is unacceptable in this day and age that there is a cancer for which the relative five-year survival rate is still in the single digits at just six percent. It is particularly unacceptable when you consider that the overall five-year relative survival for all cancers is now 67 percent and the overall cancer incidence and death rates are declining, while the incidence and death rates for pancreatic cancer, the nation’s fourth leading cause of cancer-related death, are increasing. This situation cannot be allowed to continue.

Volunteers sought for Mickinnick Trail

SANDPOINT — Volunteers are needed Saturday to help repair parts of the Mickinnick Trail.

Bridge residents holding sweet fundraiser

SANDPOINT — A somewhat older group is aiming to do a little good using a popular childhood moneymaker.

Tracks leave bigfoot imprint

SANDPOINT — Bonnie Thompson never set out to look for bigfoot, but can’t help but can’t help but wonder if she stumbled onto a sign of the elusive bipedal humanoid.

Don't let viruses put a chill on your vacation

If you received an email from me last week saying I’m stuck in London, you know that my computer was hacked. The irony is that I actually was in London the week prior and like my computer suffered from a virus.

Team Laughing Dog heading into Kansas

Arlene Cook is the second of five women on Team Laughing Dog that will be profiled this week. The team just finished a difficult mountainous Colorado stretch and is now heading into Kansas, a stretch the route book calls “one dimensional . . . basically straight, flat and long.” Temperatures hit 95 on Tuesday, as the team adjusts to the Midwest heat while continuously racing 3,000 miles across the U.S.

Fun, friendships 'rein' at horse camp

SANDPOINT — A love for horses and friendship seem to be the most common threads for campers at this year’s 4-H Horse Camp.

USFWS, county try to 'coordinate' caribou's cost

PRIEST LAKE — Federal officials say the cost over the next two decades to protect old-growth habitat for endangered woodland caribou in northern Idaho and northeast Washington state will be about $1.5 million.

Man jailed on child rape allegations

SANDPOINT — A Coeur d’Alene man was arrested Friday for repeatedly raping one minor and sexually abusing another while living in Bonner County.

Rider shares thoughts on Race Across America

Gina Pucci-Deprez is the first of five women on Team Laughing Dog who will be profiled this week, as the team is currently racing 3,000 miles nonstop from the West Coast to the East Coast in the 2012 Race Across America.

Teen pleads guilty to brutal attack

SANDPOINT — A California teen pleaded guilty Monday to his role in an attack on a Bonner County woman who offered to give him and another hitchhiker a ride last year.

Volunteers made program possible

On May 31, 17 teens from Bonner and Boundary counties received free preventive dental services at the Sandpoint Teen Dental Party. Panhandle Health District teamed up with the Sandpoint Teen Center for the event. In addition to dental services, kids who participated received a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, sugar-free Tic-Tacs and Xylitol chewing gun that reduces the risk of tooth decay. They also took home quit-tobacco resources, information on tobacco’s impact on oral health and free sunscreen samples and information on skin cancer. A display showed teens the amounts of sugar and acid in common beverages.

Why are we catering to Big Oil's demands?

It’s a simple concept, not rocket science, yet we just don’t seem to “get it.” Our inherent cognitive limitation is a pervasive problem in human reasoning, manifesting itself in a myriad of ways.

Private, not public, sector creating growth

The American economy is made up of two sectors, a private sector that is collecting natural resources and value adding to them and a public sector that consists only of the various government services.

Charter school celebrates first commencement

SANDPOINT — Charter school graduates first senior class, announces name change.

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Sasquatch Festival is well worth the effort

SANDPOINT — The first thing you notice when you arrive at Sasquatch Music Festival is the noise — and the bands haven’t even started playing yet.

Taste of Home 'joke' leaves a bad taste

The recent Taste of Home cooking show was a great community event!

Clark Fork council approves wastewater study

CLARK FORK — After waiting more than three years for the stars to align on funding for a waste water management feasibility study in the city, two Clark Fork City Council members voted against accepting the money. Mayor Jeff Jeffers broke the tie by voting in favor of signing the letters of intent to accept funds.

Enough with the fear-mongering

Fear is a tactic used to manipulate the masses. Oppressive governments use fear to crush those crying for justice.

Music Man ready to rock Panida stage

SANDPOINT — It’s a Tuesday evening and the large and entirely local cast of “The Music Man” is running through its first combined rehearsal with the pit orchestra. The group number “Shipoopi” comes to a rousing end as Steve Neuder, playing Marcellus Washburn, and Audra Mearns, as Ethel Toffelmaier, thrust their hands into the air and shout out the song’s title, joined by more than 50 other singers who do the same.

Luna gripes off the mark

We now know that Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction is not a professional educator nor has he ever taught in a public school. Obviously, Tom Luna is unqualified for the position he holds according to union spokesmen.

Pardon my French!

This letter is in reference to the profane and unprofessional conduct of Clerk Marie Scott at this month’s public county commissioners’ meeting. I feel compelled to address her vulgarity but you won’t have to “pardon my French.”

Texting ordinance revisions planned

SANDPOINT — Now that the state has a texting-while-driving ban of its own, city officials and staff members need to revise a similar ordinance passed last September.

Former Bulldog named BK volleyball coach

BOISE — Former Sandpoint and Boise State volleyball player Allison Sletager was named the new head volleyball coach at Bishop Kelly High School this week.

Baldy residents grapple with washout

SANDPOINT — Makeshift repairs have made a washed-out section of Baldy Mountain Road passable, but landowners who rely on the road aren’t breathing any easier.

'Ride, eat, sleep, repeat'

Team Laughing Dog ready for Race Across America

SANDPOINT — Four Sandpoint women are eager to tackle a monstrous challenge, cycling around the clock from the West Coast to the East Coast as the 2012 Race Across America kicks off today in Oceanside, Calif.

Lake level plan still worries basin board

SANDPOINT — The Pend Oreille Basin Commission continues to harbor concerns about the Bonneville Power Administration’s plans to fluctuate the level of Lake Pend Oreille in wintertime to match power demands.

Tree house saga branching out

SANDPOINT — The saga of a controversial tree house overlooking the Kootenai River in Bonners Ferry has sprouted some new branches.

Bulldogs set to attend Border League Camp

SANDPOINT — It may be June, but area football fans can get their fix next week when Sandpoint will host Mead and Shadle Park high schools in a scrimmage on Thursday, June 21, starting at 11 a.m. at SHS.

Idaho ends some emergency unemployment benefits

SANDPOINT — In response to the improving state economy, the state is shutting down some of its emergency unemployment benefits.

Hope mulls downtown sidewalk plan

HOPE — City officials are mulling a plan that called for handicapped accessible walkway that starts at City Hall and ends at the old Hope Hotel — traversing the better part of downtown Hope.

With oil prices down, why is gas so much?

The price for a barrel of oil has been falling steadily for nearly 2 months now. Today’s price per barrel was $84 and change. Why are Sandpoint residents still paying $4 per gallon?

Bad behavior made employee explode

Rude and deliberate bad behavior finally made a county employee explode. I applaud county Clerk Marie Scott and other county employees for their past restraint.

Folk school finds campus

SANDPOINT — The community is about to get a lesson in sustainability  now that Sandpoint Folk School has found a location to set up shop.

Generous community makes show possible

North Idaho Pattern Racers is about to kick off another fantastic show year starting Saturday, June 16, at 8 a.m.

Garden project radiantly blossoms

SANDPOINT — Gardeners know that amazing things often have tiny beginnings.

D-Day heroes owed a debt of gratitude

From Normandy, France; Subject; D-Day

Local trying to raise $5,000 for READY! For Kindergarten

Billie Jean Gerke completes first CHaFE 150 ride with help from local cyclists

SANDPOINT — After more than 12 hours on a bike, battling wind, rain and exhaustion, Sandpoint cyclist Billie Jean Gerke felt a wave of euphoria when she finished her first  CHaFE 150 ride recently.

SPD evaluates strategic plan

SANDPOINT — Over the past year, the police department’s strategic plan has undergone some tweaking since its introduction in the fall of 2010.

Read AP stories with a grain of salt

I read an article in the Bee recently, headline “What to know about the Wisconsin recall vote.” It was in a question-and-answer format. Are we to believe that the information in this front page Associated Press nationally circulated piece is the bottom line on what is to be decided in Wisconsin’s recall election Tuesday?

Two fundraisers on tap for SVC

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Volleyball Club U15 team has been training hard for the upcoming Junior Olympics on July 3 in Columbus, Ohio, eager to continue a tradition of excellence in a town known for its volleyball.

Pair arrested on drug charges

SANDPOINT — Two Washington state residents implicated in a lengthy string of burglaries have been arrested in Idaho on felony drug charges.

Third-graders collaborate on book

SANDPOINT — Farmin Stidwell Elementary School gained several dozen newly-published authors this week.

'Spring for the Garden' blooms with plants, quilts

Sometimes our souls need rejuvenating. It’s an illusive concept because it’s not objective, but every now and again we require therapeutic activities that simply create a sense of well-being.

Lewd conduct suspect on lam

SANDPOINT — An accused child molester is the subject of a $250,000 arrest warrant after failing to show up at his trial in 1st District Court on Monday.

Vets hosting stand down

SANDPOINT — Members of the local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter know all about the sacrifices required from the nation’s servicemen and women.

Lewd conduct cases heading toward trial

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint man already awaiting trial in one lewd and lascivious conduct case waived his right to a preliminary hearing in a second case on Wednesday.

State accepts BPA offer on winter lake plan

SANDPOINT — The state has agreed not to challenge the Bonneville Power Administration’s plan to fluctuate the level of Lake Pend Oreille during winter for power purposes.

Elks B and B Tournament to honor past local golfers

SANDPOINT — If you’d like to pay homage to a couple of longtime local golfers while also helping to improve the Elks Golf Course, don’t miss the 3rd Annual B and B Tournament on Saturday, June 23, at 9 a.m. at the Elks.

'We're all one big happy family here'

CLARK FORK — For a fact that tells the tale of the Clark Fork class of 2012 consider this: The 26 graduating seniors brought in more than $205,000 in scholarships, or roughly $7,800 per student.

Lessons in marketing downtown Sandpoint

A recent letter by Steve Krawczyk suggests that the Idaho Transportation Department close the new overpass to all vehicles except commercial trucks. His concern is that Sandpoint businesses will suffer if everyone can bypass our fine city.

Volunteers, program helping save lives

On behalf of the students and staff of Sandpoint High School, I would like to thank our community service organizations that worked together tirelessly over the past year to plan, organize, and orchestrate the most successful Mock DUI program ever.

Would you vote for a person you don't like?

Mitt Romney views the U.S. as a failed company and says he has the know-how to fix it. He hasn’t said how; in fact, he has made it a point to not say how. What he has said is that if he told us how, the Democrats would campaign against his plans. So he will not tell us how until after he is elected. Brilliant strategy, eh?

Obama's latest budget shows anti-gun agenda

Gun owners, wake up. Barack Obama’s latest budget spells out his anti-gun agenda outlining which pro-gun riders he wants to delete, forecasting attacks on our gun rights and the Second Amendment if Obama is re-elected.

Newspaper slighted students' achievement

In my limited understanding of the newspaper business, the most important stories are given priority by placing them above the fold of the paper so that the headline can be read when the newspaper is sitting in the newsstand. In that context, it would seem to me that “Clark Fork High School earns national recognition” would be given priority over “Council revamps meeting schedule.”

Rain fails to dampen SHS graduation

SANDPOINT — Forget sunshine, Sandpoint High School graduates celebrated a “true North Idaho graduation” with plenty of pomp and celebration — and the steady drizzle of rain.

Court House Hipocracy

CASA celebrates family reunification

SANDPOINT — Jan remembers vividly the lowest ebb of her fortunes and the moment that turned out to be a high water mark of her fate. She remembers, because they share a precise moment in time.

LPOHS seniors look to the future

SANDPOINT — There’s nothing like a Lake Pend Oreille High School graduation.

Teen fights cancer en route to claiming diploma

SANDPOINT — Cody Grover has faced more challenges in 18 years than most people experience in a lifetime.

Kirscher signs to play basketball at NIC

SANDPOINT — Not only will she be flying airplanes, one of her chief passions, but Sandpoint senior Maggie Kirscher will also continue flying down the lane and toward the rim, after signing a letter of intent on Friday to play basketball next season at North Idaho College.

Plea pact pending in Hope attack

SANDPOINT — A plea agreement is in the works for a California teen implicated in a brutal attack on a Bonner County woman last summer.

County declares another road disaster

SANDPOINT — If Bonner County officials had Mother Nature’s ear, they would probably ask of her only one thing: Please change the record.

Lambert VB camps hit Clark Fork

CLARK FORK — Attention setters, spikers, diggers and anyone looking to improve their volleyball skills: The 2012 Lambert Volleyball Camp is returning to Clark Fork on June 18-21.

Magazine: Sandpoint is 'Where to Retire'

SANDPOINT — Bonner County is already well-known among folks around the country as a prime spot to rest after a hard life’s work.

Accused rapist enters pleas

SANDPOINT — A Kootenai man accused of rape and drug trafficking entered pleas Monday to reduced charges.

Chamber luncheon explores tourism

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome area residents and businesses to its June general membership luncheon next week.

Gap between haves, have-nots growing

In Mein Kampf, Adoph Hitler wrote, “ … that in the big lie there is always a certain force of credibility; because the broad masses of a nation are always more easily corrupted …”

Sagle Valley Water shuts down LID protests

SAGLE — The Sagle Valley Water & Sewer District disposed of more than 20 protests to a controversial Local Improvement District on Wednesday.

Ideas sought to make area bike friendly

SANDPOINT — City concept planners are seeking residents’ opinions on the future they’d like to see for downtown biking and walking.

And now for Tom Luna's next trick …

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna’s Students Come First education reforms continue to grow in magnitude and achievement. In a May 24 Idaho Republican Party news release announcing that Luna will join GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s education advisory team, the state’s school chief claimed his reforms would “ensure every student can graduate from high school and go on to postsecondary education without the need for remediation.”

Apology owed for opinion's insertion

In my many years of reading the Daily Bee, I have been frustrated by many typographical errors and missing article endings, but I have never seen opinion hiding in a news article.

GOP owes Democrats thanks for saving party

I would like to congratulate the voters of Bonner County for sending a very loud message to the Koch brothers and the Ivy League elite that they cannot buy our government via the tea party.

Strikers shine at Three Blind Refs tourney

The Sandpoint Strikers tryouts for fall season have been rescheduled for June 11 and 12, due to wet weather. Boys and girls who will be at least 7 years-old and not older than 13 as of Aug. 1, 2012, are eligible to try out.

Armed intruder found at EMS headquarters

SANDPOINT — A man apparently in the throes of a mental health episode was taken into custody without incident Monday after entering Bonner County EMS Chief Robert Wakeley’s office and making a random phone call.

Tension flares during funding discussion

SANDPOINT — Bonner County Clerk Marie Scott dropped an F-bomb and abruptly walked out of a meeting Tuesday as commissioners grappled with a staggering $2.5 million cost overrun in renovating the century-old courthouse.

Water system LID rankles Sagle landowners

SAGLE — The Sagle Valley Water & Sewer District is putting the finishing touches on a Local Improvement District despite strong objections from some landowners.

Rosholt injures knee in loss

ARLINGTON, Texas — A pair of former Sandpoint wrestling standouts and current pro Mixed Martial Arts fighters climbed into the cage again on Saturday during the XKO 15 at the Gym in Arlington, with mixed results.

A healthy liver is something you just can't live without

Before we delve into hepatitis C (HCP), a virus that causes the liver to swell and prevents it from working properly, we should look at what the liver is and what it does for us.

Reducing the haze on Agent Orange

Local nonprofit launches Vietnam veterans’ survey

Dick Phenneger is on a mission to assist his fellow Vietnam veterans and their families.

New accord reached in theft case

SANDPOINT — Confidential negotiations have yielded another agreement in the case of a Kootenai woman accused of embezzling from Coldwater Creek and a foundation that benefits the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

It's time to clean up U.S. with kind words

I’m “so” tired of what we hear on the television. The ones in high places talking about each other. And what we read in the newspaper. Do you think our children are listening and reading those things.

How will you vote this November?

Let’s see, since Obama, a Democrat, took office in 2009 gas prices have doubled, unemployment has gone way up, the deficit has skyrocketed, radical Islam has increased its terroris activities, and devotees of the First Lady are pushing for more “fat” taxes.

Politicians all serving the same masters

News channels are talking about our vast oil reserves here in the United States. Some of our leaders have said that the answer to our energy needs is to “drill baby drill, drill here, drill now.” T. Boone Pickens said that we could end our dependence on foreign oil by drilling for natural gas and converting our truck fleet to burn it.

Dover seeks loan for improvements

DOVER — The city is asking a court to give its blessing to a plan to incur debt in order to bankroll improvements to its municipal water system.

Reward offered for collision info

PONDERAY — A Sandpoint couple is offering a cash reward for information about a pickup truck driver who struck a cyclist on Friday.

Washington Elementary defends district track championship

CLARK FORK — For the second straight year, Washington Elementary scored enough points to claim the first place trophy at the LPOSD Elementary School Track Meet at Clark Fork High School.

News of Record 5-20-12

05/20/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 635

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05/10/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 632

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05/13/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 698

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05/16/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 783

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05/09/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 755

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05/15/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 755

News of Record 5-21-12

05/20/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 635

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05/22/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 755

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05/19/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 676

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05/12/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 632

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05/11/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 632

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05/23/12 Bonner County 9-1-1 783

Students explore college options

SANDPOINT — Idaho’s college graduation rates are a major problem, and local education organizations aim to do something about that.

Obama's investments were poorly chosen

In spite of well-written letters, Bruce Johnson and Lou Goodness come to mind, Steven Drinkard received space as opinion to bemoan no facts regarding our food stamp president’s mental attitude. OK, ready? (Letters are limited to 250 words)

Communities should take lead on walkways

Re: “Let’s make Sandpoint a true walking town” (April 19) by Jack Carleton.

Habitat for Humanity building new home

Dear supporters of Habitat for Humanity, 

Themed events redefine meaning of 'downtown'

SANDPOINT – In May, the first Thursday of the summer long series of First Thursday celebrations had a run-in with the rain. Undaunted, the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association (DSBA) has put together what promises to be a sizzling calendar of monthly events designed to drive after-hours traffic to local stores and restaurants and extend the weekend by a day.

Commissioners have done their jobs lawfully

According to Idaho law, Idaho Code (31-802) gives Bonner County commissioners the right (note right) as supervisors for all elected officials.

Do you think Mitt Romney was the right choice for the Republican presidential nominee?

Come spend an evening with Kim Barnes

SANDPOINT —  Idaho author Kim Barnes claims that there are no new stories, only new ways to tell them.

Judge ponders fate of mystery bloggers

COEUR d’ALENE — The identities of three anonymous online commenters on The Spokesman-Review newspaper’s website remained just that — anonymous.

Tennis Maintenance Clinic coming soon to Sandpoint soon

SANDPOINT — Does your tennis game need some work or fine tuning? Then don’t miss the chance to attend a tennis clinic run by Earl Blanchard, who has put on numerous clinics in the past.

Sandpoint earns 'Tree City' honors

SANDPOINT — The community’s greener, leafier inhabitants have impressed the folks at Tree City USA another year in a row.

Convicted hitman released from prison

COEUR d’ALENE — Larry Fairfax, the hit man hired by North Idaho attorney Edgar J. Steele to kill Steele’s wife in June 2010, was released Thursday from federal custody.

Come savor Taste of Home show

SANDPOINT — The famous Taste of Home Cooking Show is coming to Sandpoint this Monday.

SHS grads to cover Olympics

SANDPOINT — Two local high school graduates are going to have a one-of-a-kind learning experience in a few weeks.

Striker U17 boys punch ticket to Arizona tourney

The Sandpoint Strikers U17 boys team, coached by Paul Crossingham, played their best soccer of the season in  knocking off two of Boise’s top clubs to earn a birth at Far West Regionals in Phoenix, Ariz. Strikers has been Sandpoint’s hometown soccer club for more than 30 years and throughout its storied existence only a handful of teams have ever earned the chance to play at Far West Regionals. In the last eight years only one other Strikers team has earned a regional birth.