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Sink your teeth into health with good oral hygiene

Happy Halloween! You’ve picked out your costume, carved that pumpkin and picked out a delightful and plentiful assortment of candy. You’re so ready. Ready for the trick-or-treaters, and ready to eat one tasty morsel for every one you give out.

Court voids Rock Creek mine permit

SANDPOINT — The Montana Supreme Court is requiring a more rigorous permitting process for improving a road leading to the proposed site of the Rock Creek Mine.

Luna stumps for education reform

SANDPOINT — Community Hall filled up fast Tuesday night to check out Idaho Superintendent Tom Luna’s presentation on Idaho education reform laws up for voter approval.

Lutz, Loutzenhiser, Roop lead JVs to winning record

SANDPOINT — Turnovers, penalties, rain and mud proved too much for the Sandpoint JV football team to overcome on Saturday, as the Bulldogs fell 18-0 to Lakeland in the season finale at Barlow Stadium.

Washington students vote for president

SANDPOINT — Local elementary school students could have a hand in predicting the winner of this year’s presidential election.

Anti-bullying campaign launched

SANDPOINT — A little dignity and respect goes a long way in creating a school district that helps every one of its students.

Officials uneasy about proposed subdivision

SANDPOINT — A 39-lot housing development is raising concerns of the Kootenai City Council and adjacent landowners.

Wheeler is the clear choice for sheriff

Daryl Wheeler is the clear choice with his excellent career record, exceptional work ethics and a commitment to the people who live in and drive through Bonner County every day.

'Yes' vote needed to save Memorial Field

On Nov. 6, the voters of the city of Sandpoint will have the opportunity to express their opinion about the future of War Memorial Field.

Broadsword unable to show respect

I was shocked to read that Joyce Broadsword — after squeaking through the primary election to win the Republican commissioner candidacy — is endorsing Jon Cantamessa, independent opponent of Republican Sheryl Nuxoll in District 7.

'Redistribution' of wealth is stealing

Every major religion and culture of the world has something negative to say about stealing. Stealing is directly condemned by the Ten Commandments. In fact, every major religion and culture of the world has exhortations against stealing.

Jensen, Currie lead Thunder to soccer championship

SANDPOINT — Goalie Taylor Jensen posted a shutout and David Currie scored the only goal of the game to lead the Kootenai Thunder to a 1-0 win over the Oaks Academy in the Mountain Christian League soccer championships last weekend.

Thunder volleyball team posts three game win streak

SANDPOINT — The Kootenai Thunder girls volleyball team won three consecutive matches recently, starting with a 25-13, 25-7, 25-3 win over House of the Lord Christian Academy from Oldtown.

Candidate must be held to a high standard

All elected officials should be held to a high standard. Rocky Jordan, who is challenging Daryl Wheeler, should be also. Google the Idaho Repository and check his history, no less than nine, I repeat nine, issues that should disqualify this guy. No sheriff or police department would ever hire him, don’t take my word for it check it out or yourself. Nuff said

Wine walk celebrates region's vintners

SANDPOINT — No less than a half dozen national articles have been written about autumn in North Idaho in the last few years.

Food bank works to help the hungry

SANDPOINT — As winter approaches, Bonner Community Food Center officials are busier than ever providing food for hungry bellies.

Propositions offer our students opportunities

Many teachers in our local district as are opposed to receiving performance pay, funding for netbook computers and funding for dual enrollment classes. This funding is in Propositions 2 and 3 that will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot. Opponents believe that it is the responsibility of the state to fund education at a higher level.

Choice for president has become very clear

Obama took office in the midst of a terrible recession and has made steady progress in regaining jobs, saved the auto industry, and is now seeing improvements in the housing  and services sectors. He has reigned in Wall Street and rewards businesses who keep jobs from going overseas.

Boardwalk opens door to Sandpoint's downtown

SANDPOINT — There’s a new doorway to the downtown core, but don’t expect to use a car or bike to access it.

Cary Kelly is right choice for county

We taxpayers must be our own problem solvers. We have an opportunity to remove a major  portion of a source  of discord and lack of cooperation within the county offices.

Warrant is issued in Priest Lake boat crash case

SANDPOINT — An arrest warrant was issued Friday for a Seattle man charged in connection with a boat collision on Priest Lake that injured three people last summer.

South to Alaska

Local author brings story full circle to Garfield Bay

SANDPOINT — This journey starts in Arkansas, heads south for thousands of miles, slips through the Panama Canal and then makes a hard right turn toward the frozen wilderness of the 49th state.

Will history repeat itself with Hull?

Will past history repeat itself with Tevis Hull?

Bulldogs win one, lose two at state tournament

IDAHO FALLS — The Bulldogs looked sharp in a straight set win over Wood River in the 4A state volleyball tournament opener on Friday in Idaho Falls, but back-to-back losses to defending state champ Century and perennial power Bonneville ended the Bulldogs’ tournament and season.

Klein passes for 300 yards in Clark Fork loss

CLARK FORK — Quarterback Zack Klein connected with Ben Bahr on a 60-yard scoring strike on their first offensive play, but it wasn’t enough as the Wampus Cats lost 64-14 to Kootenai on Friday night in the final game of the season.

Anderson named top chamber volunteer

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce honored Michelle Anderson, family nurse practitioner and founding owner of Pend Oreille Health Care, as October’s Volunteer of the Month for her service to the community at the 2012 Economic Summit. Her volunteerism shines very bright with the various positions she holds around town and the Chamber is very fortunate to have her as an active member.

Students dish out feast

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille High School seniors spent their entire day slaving over a hot stove Thursday for the benefit of the community.

Bulldogs end season with loss to Hawks

RATHDRUM — The Bulldogs rallied for 19 points in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 29-22 to the Hawks in the season finale Friday night at Lakeland High School.

Crowded field for judicial post

SANDPOINT — The field of candidates vying for the 1st District judicial vacancy has grown from a few to a crew.

Logan garners MVP honors on All-IEL soccer team

SANDPOINT — Junior Joab Logan was named Most Valuable Player, headlining an impressive list of Bulldogs named to the 4A All-Inland Empire League boys soccer team, as voted on by the league’s coaches.

Memorial Community Center up against the ropes

Donations sought to keep facility open

EAST HOPE — The Memorial Community Center is in danger of closing its doors due to a revenue shortfall and a difficult philanthropic climate.

Bridge dedication today

DOVER — Governor Butch Otter and other officials will be on hand today for a dedication ceremony for the new U.S. Highway 2 bridge in Dover.

Season on the line tonight for Wampus Cats

CLARK FORK — The playoffs essentially start tonight for the Clark Fork football team, which will look to extend its season with a big home win over Kootenai.

SMS receives top state ranking

SANDPOINT — The new statewide school rating system is giving local educators more reason to feel proud.

Hawks and Bulldogs look to end season on high note

SANDPOINT — The game may not have any playoff implications, but 4A North rivals Sandpoint and Lakeland will be looking to end the year on a high note tonight in the season finale.

For city, there's always good reason for taxes

With all due respects to Helen, there will always be another “good cause” to tax ourselves for.

Sandpoint sophomores score blowout win over Clarkston

CLARKSTON, Wash. — The Sandpoint sophomore football team ran up 245 yards of offense and four scores, all in the first quarter, en route to a convincing 41-7 road win over Clarkston on Monday night.

Schools earn money in lottery game

PONDERAY — Good-natured teachers turned into ticket-scratching machines Wednesday night in an effort to bring in cash for their school.

Man accused of selling heroin

SANDPOINT — Bonner County sheriff’s detectives arrested three people Monday in an undercover drug sting in Samuels on Monday.

Marshall worked tirelessly for justice

Bonner County Prosecuting Attorney Louis Marshall played an important role in the conviction of former Sagle resident Brian Cole for the 2008 murder of Portland, Ore., resident Heather Mallory.

Schools should help kids find best path

Starting from a young age, teachers push toward testing and college. Those two things are and always will be, unless changed, our only real focus through our entire life as students. Whatever happened to “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Now it seems that the only thing that matters is, “What college are you going to attend?” or “How much money do you want to make?”

Pagano named league's Most Valuable Player

SANDPOINT — Senior forward Meghan Pagano was named  Most Valuable Player, leading a strong contingent of six Bulldogs named to the 4A All-Inland Empire League girls soccer team, as voted on by the league’s coaches.

Five-year investment needed to save field

When I was playing football at War Memorial Field with a lot of friends of mine more than 50 years ago, the grandstands were new. Having your family, friends and neighbors there cheering for the home team, win or lose is important to everyone on the field.

Woman charged with embezzlement

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County woman is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a building supply store over a four-year period.

Jon Cantamessa is best choice for job

I am pleased to endorse Jon Cantamessa for State Senate, District 7. As his state senator for the past eight years, I have worked closely with Jon and come to admire his reasonable, ethical, common sense views.

Wheeler is the only real choice for sheriff

Safety-Peace Officers Retired To Sandpoint is a diverse group of active and retired peace officers and firefighters, comprised of professionals from all over the United States to include Bonner County. Our professionals are second to none, and we are in a unique position to judge the qualifications of candidates in the Bonner County sheriff’s election. No one would know better than us.

Open house to focus on diabetes awareness

Mark the date right now. That means put down the newspaper and walk directly to your calendar and write: Diabetes Open House, on Monday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brown House. You know, it’s the brown house next the Healing Garden and just north of Bonner General Hospital.

Parsons moves for summary judgment

SANDPOINT — Counsel for Sand Creek Byway contractor Parsons is moving for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by a former employee claims he was fired for reporting on safety violations and sexual harassment.

Contor holds own at district swim meet

MOSCOW — Sophomore Madison Contor finished third in the 50 free and 100 breast to lead the Bulldog swimmers at the North Idaho District Championship meet on Saturday at the University of Idaho pool. Contor also anchored the 200 medley relay team, as Shanna Crayne, Alex Krams, Cassidy Story and Contor finished fourth.

Unpredictable winter ahead

SANDPOINT — The upcoming winter season is shaping up to be an unpredictable one.

County boosts credit limits for department

SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners agreed on Tuesday to increase lines of credit for one department and are expected to field similar requests for other departments.

Soccer, soccer, and more soccer

This just in: They play some mean soccer up in these parts.

Café 95 serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner

SAGLE — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Café 95 restaurant to the community.

There are no winners in presidential debate

After watching the second debate between presidential candidates, I thought, “Is there no one left who is a viable choice for president of the United States? The political that masked itself as a debate last night was utterly ridiculous.

Write in Lewis Rich in commissioner's race

There are those who have said Lewis Rich should not run a write-in campaign. It is certainly provided for in the law and in Lewis’s case he lost in the primary by a small margin and that was with a third person in the race.

Frazier qualifies for state

CLARK FORK — Sophomore Clark Fork cross country runner Megan Frazier qualified for state last Thursday, clocking a 22:33 to finish 9th overall in her classification at the regional cross country meet at Hellsgate State Park in Lewiston.  

Ed reforms ill-suited to real needs of schools

I am writing to encourage anyone who cares about their schools to vote “no” on the three ballot measures that are known collectively — and deceptively — as “Students Come First.”

Forum explores issues surrounding ed reform

SANDPOINT — With Election Day right around the corner, it appears that much attention has been placed on presidential debates and the issues surrounding national politics. However,  there are many other important issues that will face voters when they go to the polls on Nov. 6.

Sidewalks should come before field

Regarding the local option tax that will be on the ballot this November — I’m all in favor. The 0.5 percent will not even be noticed by most consumers.

'Dogtoberfest' celebrates power of pets

COEUR d’ALENE — Pets and people keep Marty Becker on the run.

Uninsured woman fighting cancer

SANDPOINT — A fundraiser has been established for a Clark Fork woman who is fighting cancer without insurance.

'Hungry' Bulldogs punch ticket to state

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint never dropped a set, dispatching Moscow in both matches en route to the 4A Region 1 volleyball championship on Saturday at Les Rogers Court.

Bulldogs claim state soccer championship

IDAHO FALLS — Two years of frustration were put to rest Saturday when the Sandpoint Bulldogs returned to their rightful place atop the 4A boys high school soccer mountain.

Luna laws prepare for educational future

Online degrees are the future of higher education. Our children deserve to be prepared.

Lewis Rich has earned support from voters

Lewis Rich has been a champion of fairness and lower taxes, but he has been outvoted many times by the other commissioners. He has also stood up in defense of fair treatment of our clerk and treasurer when they have been attacked by one or more of the other commissioners. We need Lewis Rich as a balance on the commission and his six years of experience.

Independents valuable to election process

Joyce Broadsword has the honor of being the last Republican I supported and is probably responsible for the fact that I am not likely to contribute to any project where there is a prominent Republican involved with it. In fairness to Joyce, I was new to politics and did not understand that politicians serve their party and not the public. Any promise made during a campaign has no meaning after the election. Joyce is loyal to her party.

Common sense needed in wildlife management

HJR-2 just doesn’t make sense. In fact, it smells fishy. It smells like a back-room political deal and it feels like we are being “played.” There is no threat, or any potential threat, to our ability to hunt, fish, or trap. If HJR-2 is defeated, nothing will change. But the Legislature says we need a new civil right that’s on the same level as our right of free speech and religion.

Council delays Main's 'Greenway' decision

SANDPOINT — City Council members are going to wait a little longer before making an official decision on the Main Street improvement “Greenway” plan.

Keyes, Gagnon lead Bulldogs into championship

IDAHO FALLS — They’re back.

DSBA warns of counterfeiting

SANDPOINT — The Downtown Sandpoint Business Association is warning merchants of a counterfeiting scam involving $1 bills doctored to look like $100 bills.

Teen pleads guilty in pawn shop heist

SANDPOINT — A Clark Fork teen pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than 30 firearms from a Ponderay pawn shop last year.

Klein passes Wampus Cats past Timberline

PLUMMER — All of quarterback Zack Klein’s completions went for touchdowns, as Clark Fork dominated Timberline 56-6 in nonleague football action Friday night at Lakeside High School.

Bulldogs fall in offensive shootout with Bantams

SANDPOINT — There were plenty of big plays and solid stretches of football, but in the end it wasn’t quite enough, as Sandpoint lost 42-35 to Clarkston in nonleague football action Friday night at Barlow Stadium.

Firm named to design 'Curve'

SANDPOINT — The next stage in the development of the U.S. 2 “Curve” extension now has a design team to guide it toward reality.

Bulldogs blank Knights in state opener

IDAHO FALLS — It’s one down, two to go for the Sandpoint boys soccer team, as four different players scored goals to lead the Bulldogs to a 4-0 blanking of Bishop Kelly on Thursday during the opener of the 4A state tournament in Idaho Falls.

Levora, Woodward claim titles

LEWISTON — Junior Sam Levora and sophomore Mikhaela Woodward each won regional championships, leading the Bulldog cross country team on Thursday at the 4A Region 1 meet at Hellsgate State Park in Lewiston.

Wampus Cats down Warriors

CLARK FORK — Mariah Miller served up eight aces to go with six kills, leading Clark Fork to a 25-7, 25-19, 25-19 sweep of Kootenai in the 1A Division II volleyball tournament opener on Thursday night at Clark Fork High School.

Bail increased in endangerment case

SANDPOINT — Bail was increased Monday for a North Idaho woman awaiting trial on allegations that she failed to protect her child from an accused rapist.

Film festival goes global

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Films Festival is going global this year.

Bulldogs and Knights set to battle at state

SANDPOINT — After a two-year hiatus from the 4A state soccer tournament, the Sandpoint boys will be primed to make up for lost time with a run at an eighth state title, starting today against Bishop Kelly in Idaho Falls.

Bulldogs handle business on Senior Night

SANDPOINT — In what Sandpoint head coach Karen Alsager called a touching Senior Night, the Bulldogs dominated West Valley to the tune of a 25-18, 25-17 and 25-13 sweep Wednesday night in nonleague volleyball action at Les Rogers Court.

Binding plea agreement sought in murder case

SANDPOINT — A plea agreement has been reached in the case of a Clark Fork man who exposed a slaying in Bonner County.

Proposed tax is an investment in Memorial Field

It’s time to consider saving Barlow Stadium at War Memorial Field.

Letter filled with false, offensive comments

In response to Robin Ulbredtch letter to the editor which appears to possibly be racially motivated with the last indecipherable and cryptic item 12: “Who has the same color of skin as us, even when they’re evil? Consider carefully; vote accordingly!”

SFD hosting open house

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Fire Department is hosting an open house on Saturday.

Baseline testing is vital to concussion diagnosis

Concussions are in the news again. What again? Last week it was the new superstar quarterback for the Washington Redskins, Robert Griffin III who went out of the game after his bell was rung, but returned to the field on Sunday.

Hecker gets two carries for No. 1 ranked Eagles

CHENEY — Thanks to losses by the top three ranked teams — and its own marquee victory over second-ranked Montana State — the Eastern Washington University football team moved up five spots to the top position in this week’s Sports Network NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Top 25 Poll released Monday. The rankings are selected by a national panel of sportswriters, broadcasters and sports information directors.

Teen battles Hodgkin's lymphoma

SANDPOINT — The freshman year of high school can be a difficult rite of passage for anyone, but Roan Allen has it particularly tough.

DSBA announces annual meeting

SANDPOINT — The Downtown Sandpoint Business Association is holding its annual meeting, “Whine and Cheese Party,” at Ivano’s Ristorante next week.

'We have each other's back'

Locals competing in roller derby

SANDPOINT — Back in the 1940s, roller derby became a popular sport among U.S. women, featuring scripted outcomes akin to professional wrestling. The sport was watched by millions of spectators, including some television broadcasts, with the entertainment element far superseding the actual athleticism.

Former Bulldogs making noise at the college level

BOZEMAN, Mont. —  Beaten badly in the first two sets, the Montana volleyball team rose up and rallied for a five-set win at Montana State Monday night to give the Grizzlies their first two-match winning streak of the season and their seventh straight win over the Bobcats in Bozeman.

Commission forces payment of de-listing grant

SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners decided on a 2-0 vote Tuesday to force the payment of a $10,000 grant to the Pacific Legal Foundation, which is representing the county in its effort to have woodland caribou stricken from the Endangered Species list.

Anti-bullying workshop on Friday

SANDPOINT — Black Bear Martial Arts Center is hosting a free anti-bullying open house on Friday.

Vietnam vets receive Buck Knives during special ceremony

POST FALLS — When John Ivy returned to America in 1971 after a five-year tour with the Army in Vietnam, he had feces thrown at him.

LPO school district audit receives high marks

SANDPOINT — The Lake Pend Oreille School District’s financial department is continuing its winning streak with another perfect audit.

Free enterprise has spotty track record

Some believe the role of government is to do as little as possible while others believe the role of government is to provide for the "general welfare" as it were.

Obama imperils our future

Let’s face it. The U.S. is next on the list of countries like Spain facing economic disasters.

Dump Labrador, vote Farris

Are you aware that Congressman Raul Labrador recently voted to renew a sweeping, G.W. Bush-era law that allows our government to trample our constitutional rights in the name of "national security?"

Plea talks in felony domestic case

SANDPOINT — Plea negotiations are under way in a felony domestic violence case pending against a Sandpoint man, according to court records.

Vote for local option tax on Nov. 6

War Memorial Field. Have you ever sat in the grandstands to watch your children, grandchildren, or friends play, perform or graduate there? WMF and City Beach may be the two most recognizable “features” of our town.

Photo sparks friendship frenzy on Facebook

SANDPOINT — If you're not already Shane Parson's buddy, hang in there - as soon as he meets you, your name will be added to the list.

Search on for Garfield Bay breakwater solution

SAGLE — A move is afoot to improve the guardian of Lake Pend Oreille’s Garfield Bay.

Hearing waived in child abuse case

SANDPOINT — A Priest River man accused of breaking a 6-month-old child’s leg has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Bonner County Magistrate Court.

Teens injured in Lignite crash

SAGLE — Two teens were injured early Friday morning in a single vehicle crash in the 1500 block of Lignite Road.

Bears hammer Bulldogs to spoil Homecoming

SANDPOINT — The first league game of the season provided a clean slate and a fresh start, but the Bulldogs’ 45-21 loss to Moscow during Homecoming on Friday night at Barlow Stadium had an eerily familiar feel to it.

Conference outlines economic success

SANDPOINT — A few businesses with great potential need to go big to bring prosperity to everyone else.

Linked website offends parents

SANDPOINT — A comic hosted on the graphic novel website www.artbomb.net raised local parents’ eyebrows and ire this week.

Economy shows healthy signs

SANDPOINT — While the economy still feels stuck in the mud, the situation is slowly but surely improving in key areas, according to a economic overview Thursday.

Ehredt passes halfway mark in PAR Part II

SANDPOINT — We catch up with Mike Ehredt just past the halfway point in his trek to honor fallen U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.

Eluding suspect pleads guilty

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint man who rammed a Sandpoint Police vehicle during a high-speed chase through residential neighborhoods and a city park is pleading guilty.

Wallis qualifies for state swim meet in 200 meters

SANDPOINT — Shanna Crayne won the 50 free, Madison Contor the 100 free and Cassidy Story the 100 backstroke, leading the shorthanded Bulldog girls to a 64-56 loss to Post Falls in a swimming dual on Wednesday afternoon at the Sandpoint West Athletic Club.

Both parties offering what they always have

What I got from the first presidential debate. Both parties are offering proposals that are pretty much what they’ve offered for the past several decades. They haven’t worked in the past and I don’t expect they will this time.

Why should America believe Obama now?

January 2009 — Obama claimed if stimulus bill passes unemployment would peak at 8 percent in eight months, decline by 5.6 percent in mid-2012. It has been 8 percent or higher for 43 months.

Kelly is clear choice for commissioner

I am writing this in support of Cary Kelly for Bonner County commissioner. As tempting as it would be for me to write a scathing letter about my father-in-law, I can’t. We all get bombarded by campaign ads this time of year. So I’ll keep it simple: Cary is smart, rational, and a superior leader.

UI unveils concepts for Boyer Avenue site

SANDPOINT — University of Idaho architecture students are taking a hand in determining the future of the school’s Extension site on Boyer Avenue.

Daryl Wheeler is a proven professional

Recently, I read a letter to the editor in the Daily Bee that an individual was knocking on doors in Sandpoint telling our citizens that Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler “voted for a substantial raise for himself.” Allow me to quote Adolf Hitler in World War II: “If you tell a lie loud enough and long enough, the people will come to believe it.”

Obama would make us a Third World country

After the first presidential debate the difference between Mitt Romney’s plan for America and President Obama’s should be obvious.

Beating victim sues attackers

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County woman who was viciously beaten last year is suing the two teens who perpetrated the attack.

Court asked to review assistance claim

SANDPOINT — A Sagle man is asking a judge to sort out whether he should be made to pay a $22,137 medical bill even though a hospital had agreed to write off the charges.

Wampus Cats fall to Badgers in five sets

BONNERS FERRY — Senior Mariah Miller stuffed the stat sheet with six kills, 10 digs, three blocks and two aces, but it wasn’t enough as the 1A Wampus Cats dropped a five-set match to the 3A Badgers 25-18, 21-25, 18-25, 25-19 and 15-8 in nonleague volleyball Tuesday night at Bonners Ferry High School.

Program aims to lower risk of fire danger

SANDPOINT — While North Idaho was spared a particular harsh forest fire season, the rest of the country wasn’t so fortunate.

Bulldogs dispatch Hawks in straight sets

RATHDRUM — Senior Megan Rockwell had eight kills and three blocks, leading Sandpoint to a convincing 25-13, 25-18, 25-11straight-set sweep of Lakeland on Tuesday night in 4A North League volleyball action at Lakeland High School.

Suspect pleads guilty to burglary

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man charged with burglary and attempted grand theft pleaded guilty Tuesday, shortly after a jury was seated to hear the case against him.

Day focuses attention on depression screening

“I had symptoms for decades: bursts of anger, loss of appetite, lack of interest in work and activities, avoiding people, constantly thinking about death,” wrote Mike Stephens to a nationally syndicated help column.

Bulldog cross country team shines at home meet

SANDPOINT — Displaying its usual pack strength, the Sandpoint girls team dominated at the 3rd annual William Johnson Sandpoint Invitational on Saturday, with all seven runners claiming top 25 finishes. Of the 43 Bulldog runners competing, 25 notched a personal best, a great sign with districts looming.

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Blue Islands Blues

Obama took credit for other's actions

In letter (Daily Bee, Sept. 20), Mr. Ramsey lists “six very positive things” achieved by President Obama.

Should ed reform remain?

Voters to decide on Nov. 6 whether to repeal laws

POST FALLS — Tom Luna wants “Students Come First” to stay on track.

Kelly is the clear choice for county

Bonner County voters have a clear choice in selecting our next commissioner for District 3. Cary Kelly is that choice.

Bulldogs advance to 4A Region 1 championship

Logan unstoppable as SHS throttles Bears

SANDPOINT — Evidently, the head was all right, as junior Joab Logan shook off a potentially serious cranium injury and scored four goals to lead Sandpoint to a crisp, 5-1 win over Moscow on Monday during the 4A Region 1 boys soccer tournament opener at War Memorial Field.

Artist shares the power of painting

SANDPOINT — Clari Van Niekerk knows a thing or two about the transformational power of art — it’s certainly made a difference in her life.

Mission accomplished for Barack Obama?

The self-proclaimed “eye candy” president has successfully nailed that evil Christian film-maker and imprisoned him — well before taking out those responsible for the deaths of our ambassador, SEALs and communications expert. Mission accomplished!

How much is the right amount of government?

I recently caught a local business running a bait-and-switch. An item was advertised at an attractive price, but the store doesn’t have any. I can get a slightly different item at a much higher price. I’ve sent a letter to the AG.

Neumann, Bulldogs win silver bracket at Crossover

SPOKANE — Hannah Neumann hammered 44 kills to go with 45 digs and seven aces, leading Sandpoint to the silver bracket championship at the Crossover Classic Volleyball Tournament on Saturday in Spokane.

Let's find solutions on city's bicycle use

Yesterday while driving through town in the “core” area I witnessed a man on a bicycle nearly get run over by a car when the bicyclist ran a stop sign while driving on the wrong side of the road.

Woman accused of battering city official

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint woman was arraigned Friday for allegedly battering a city official while researching her legal claims for a wrongful arrest last year.

Changes ahead for land trust

SANDPOINT — Big changes are happening at the Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Conservancy — including the name — but the nonprofit’s mission remains the same.

Guard heads north on deployment

Area soldiers taking part in Canadian training exercise

BONNERS FERRY — In the twilight as night turned to day, a line of humvees and maintenance vehicles pulled out of the Bonners Ferry National Guard armory Saturday.

Health care law quotes are bogus

The letter from Sherry Kisamore (Daily Bee, Sept. 30) should never have been sent, or published.

Conservative values lead to prosperity

When I was growing up in the Midwest during the ’50s and ’60s, my father often expressed the simple fact that conservative guiding principles create prosperity while liberal policies (championed by the Democrat Party) destroys prosperity.

Laws, not recession, driving teachers away

Tom Luna’s statement that “the recession was more likely the culprit for why more teachers were ditching the profession” in Idaho left me incredulous. From this comment I can only deduce that (a) Idaho teachers are so underpaid that they would leave their profession/position to take their chances in the private sector or move to another state to teach; or (b) Idaho teachers make so little that theirs are the second income in two-income families and their spouses felt the need to leave and find new work.

Museum reaches out to raise awareness

Board looks into future expansion in new location

Overconsumption is crippling our country

For all our anxieties over economic recession, the major problem in the U.S. continues to be overconsumption. Our consumption patterns are hurting us, and they are now jeopardizing all life the world over.

Let's make sure Kelly is our commissioner

The American system, as established, works well. You run for an office, there is an election, and there is a winner. It is over. But, why would the loser want to keep running? He doesn’t want to give up his job? His friends wish that he had won? He can’t acknowledge his loss? Hmmmm …

Timberwolves' power too much for Bulldogs

COEUR d’ALENE — In the Bulldogs’ quest to develop a culture of winning, consider Friday night’s 42-14 loss to Lake City a valuable learning experience on the work that still needs to be done.

Stolen bikes found in area raids

SANDPOINT — Residents who have lost bikes in a recent wave of thefts have a hope of being reunited with their trusty two-wheeler.

Officials lay out project options

SANDPOINT — A modest number of community members turned out Thursday to weigh in on proposed Schweitzer Cutoff Road improvements.

Growing recreation and tourism in North Idaho

COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho overnight visitors statewide spent more than $1.8 billion in 2008, and in Kootenai County alone, recreation and tourism employs nearly 14 percent of the work force.

Riley-to-Akre connection leads Spartans to win

PRIEST RIVER — Cameron Riley and R.C. Akre connected three times on touchdowns for Priest River in a 49-28 Intermountain League win over Kellogg.

IFG seeks new metric for lake level justification

SANDPOINT — The Idaho Department of Fish & Game is heading back to the drawing board to develop new ways to justify lake level recommendations that aid kokanee recovery.

Morris Creek Trail lands improvements

SANDPOINT — Sunny weather and attitudes made National Public Lands Day a good one for the Friends of Scotchman Peaks.

Court: Judge can decide whether to seal case

BOISE (AP) — A judge has the discretion to seal a convicted sex offender’s case because his criminal record is hurting his finances, the Idaho Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

Scott, Meulenberg shine as Bulldogs tie Bears 1-1

MOSCOW — Sierra Scott scored her third goal of the season on an assist from Athena Robinson, helping lead the Bulldogs to a 1-1 tie against the Bears on Tuesday night in 4A North girls soccer in Moscow.

Bulldogs and T-wolves renew old acquaintances

SANDPOINT — While it might not be reflected in the wins and losses, the Bulldog football team is continuing to take baby steps in an effort to change the culture of the program, a quest that continues tonight when they travel south to face Lake City.

Detectives recover stolen property

SANDPOINT — Bonner County sheriff’s detectives have recovered as much as $40,000 in property taken in a recent rash of burglaries.

Anderson scores four TDs in Wampus Cat win

MULLAN — Mullan quarterback Wyatt Sadler accounted for all six of the Tiger’s touchdowns and 360 total yards, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the Clark Fork Wampus Cats in a hard-fought 50-44 loss for the Tigers in their homecoming game.

Contor, Krames, Crayne lead Bulldog swimmers

SANDPOINT — Sophomore Madison Contor won the 100 breaststroke and the 100 butterfly to lead the Bulldog girls, who fell 45-38 to Coeur d’Alene in a swimming dual on Wednesday at the Sandpoint West Athletic Club.

Russo leads Bulldogs to sweep of Shadle Park

SPOKANE — Maddie Russo had 14 digs and two aces to lead Sandpoint to a straight set 25-13, 25-21, 25-12 sweep over Shadle Park in nonleague volleyball Wednesday night in Spokane.

Kelly is the choice to end county's chaos

We want to hold our county commissioners in the highest esteem. We elect (hire) the ones that we think will emulate grown up restraint and common sense, and not act like spoiled children.

Lincoln's words still resonate today

“It becomes inherent upon those of us that view liberty as the greatest gift that prior generations have passed on to us, to search within and without for the defense which will provide the means to protect that liberty and the argument to convert those that are prepared to give it away for selfish, temporary reasons.

Today's GOP serves only the wealthy

This country was built by middle and poor working class citizens, not by big business, millionaires and banks that only serve for mega-profit.

City's back-in parking doesn't make sense

Regarding the article: “Downtown street ideas unveiled.”

Sandpoint, Diamond ponder parking partnership

SANDPOINT — With the disbanding of the police department’s municipal enforcement office, city officials are investigating a private partnership to manage parking.

Horse, rider sweep championship awards

Tibbs’ win is a family, grassroots partnership

SANDPOINT — Every once in a very great while, an individual comes along who changes your whole life. In this story, that individual just happens to be a horse.

Political forum tackles issues

SANDPOINT — While political conversation has always been a minefield, a respectful dialogue about the big issues is becoming a rarer and rarer occasion.

County's soap opera continues

In our last episodes we saw the wily commissioner whine that a salary increase for only the sheriff’s office was unfair and win a salary increase for all county workers.

Gallbladder symptoms can really be a real pain

If you read last week’s column you know that this week’s article is about gallbladders.

Logan goals propel Bulldogs past Bears

SANDPOINT — With his team trailing 1-0 at half time on Senior Night, Sandpoint head coach Adam Tajan had some loud and pointed words for his team during the intermission.

Hearing set on inter-fund transfers

SANDPOINT — A hearing has been set to determine if inter-fund transfers should be taken off the table as a potential funding option to complete the beleaguered courthouse renovation project.

City approves EMS contract

SANDPOINT — Bonner County Emergency Medical Services will continue to be backed up by the fire department in the coming year.

Residents have chance to talk road project

SANDPOINT — Area residents have a chance to speak their mind on proposed improvements to Schweitzer Cutoff Road at a Thursday open house.

Thunder teams in action

SANDPOINT — The Kootenai Thunder boys soccer lost 7-2 to the Oaks Classical Christian Academy recently, with goals coming from Patrick O’Shea and Ben Bristow in defeat. Keeper Taylor Jensen registered 17 saves in goal.

Election will decide which path we'll take

America was founded on the concept of freedom to ownership and wealth creation. When natural resources are collected and manufacturers add value in new products, new wealth is created. For example, when crude oil is collected, a lot of products can be produced such as fuels, plastics, fertilizers and etc.

Main Street plans unveiled, unfunded

SANDPOINT — City officials have plans on the books for renovations to Main Street — just don’t expect them to be constructed any time soon.

Man jailed for stabbing

SANDPOINT — An Oldtown man was arrested Saturday night for stabbing another man and then texting about the incident.

Wampus Cats earn emotional win

PLUMMER — An emotional and spirited Clark Fork team honored a couple of teammates with a convincing 70-36 drubbing of Lakeside in North Star League football action on Friday night in Plummer.

Budget cuts don't threaten our security

Phil Poutre’s letter (Sept. 23, Daily Bee) makes it sound like budget cuts threaten our national security. That might sound scary if you don’t know actual facts in context of the national budget. The Budget Control Act (August 2011) agreed upon by the bi-lateral committee sets balanced reductions in all discretionary spending both military and non-military that will save about $1 trillion over the next 10 years. The Pentagon and White House proposed a military budget that saves about half that total (since military budget comprises about half of all discretionary spending). Can the military budget afford those reductions? Yes indeed.

Absentee voting is under way

SANDPOINT — There’s no need to wait until Nov. 6 to vote in the general election.

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