Friday, March 31
Legals March 31, 2017
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV-2017-0112 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES MADISON FORD JR., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James M. Ford III has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of James Madison Ford, Jr., deceased. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and presented to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: 414 Church St, Ste 203, Sandpoint ID 83864. DATED this 8th day of _March_, 2017. BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, CHTD By: _William M. Berg Attorneys for Personal Representative SNP LEGAL 4480 MAR 17, 24, 31, 2017
Geraldine Mae Venishnick, 88
Geraldine Mae “Gerry” Venishnick, 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho. A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
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'Tropical Tycoon' media mogul set to speak in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d'ALENE — Nely Galán says the boldest move of her life came when she was 12 and accepted an elderly woman's offer to sell Avon products to help pay for her tuition to a Catholic school.
Recalling the Zags as they used to be
COEUR d’ALENE — I remember checking our sports phone messages one day at the Press, back in the late 1990s.
Diana Lynn Moore
Diana Lynn Moore was born on Sept. 17, 1946, and passed away in her home on March 24, 2017, after a short battle with cancer.
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Monthly book sale is set for Saturday
SANDPOINT — It may still be raining but spring has officially sprung and the Sandpoint Friends of the Library invites area book lover to celebrate this blue skies and sunshine event with them on Saturday, April 1.
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Few Jewish holidays evoke the same warm sentiments as Passover. Memories of family and friends gathered as the four cups of wine are poured, the four questions asked and the Matzah served, all contribute to Passover’s popularity in the Jewish community.
Quality over quantity for Wampus Cat tennis
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Take time with your family to walk through the powerful work that Christ did at the cross, ultimately rising from the grave, as Hidden Valley Worship Center holds its Good Friday Experience on April 14. The event takes place from 4-8 p.m.
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FRIDAY, March 31
Plea deal sidesteps trial in rape case
SANDPOINT — A Priest River teen charged as an adult for allegedly raping another teen is entering into a pretrial settlement agreement to resolve his case, 1st District Court records show.
Couple seeks damages for destroyed home
SAGLE — A Washington state couple is seeking damages against Bonner County after their home was knocked off its foundation and turned on its side during a landslide near Lake Pend Oreille’s Talache Landing on March 18.
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New lead pastor joins First Christian Church
The First Christian Church congregation is excited to welcome Dr. Steve Brown and his wife, Linda, as their new lead pastor and family.
Billy Duane Syth, 85
Billy Duane Syth, 85, passed away on the evening of March 15, 2017, at his home in Post Falls, Idaho.
Schedule set for street reversion
SANDPOINT — Fifth Avenue is scheduled for striping next week as the first stage of the city's two-way street reversion is set to commence — weather permitting, of course.
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How to heal in the wake of a loved one’s suicide will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Monday, April 3, at noon.
Sandpoint woman celebrates 100 years
SANDPOINT — At 100 years old, Edna “Eddie” Drinkard still lives in her own home on Second Avenue, where she has lived since 1949.
Collaboration expands library's offerings
Helen Keller is quoted as saying, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” A lot of what we do here at the library is a collaboration with other organizations and businesses that effectively expand our ability to reach so many with such a variety of needs. Our community partners are experts at what they do. We want to give a shout out to those organizations that lock arms with us to make great things happen in our community.
Litehouse bids farewell to long-time employee
SANDPOINT — Today, March 31, after 34 years of service, Roxie Lowther will retire from Litehouse, Inc.
Qualfon dials it up with expansion plans
By DEVIN HEILMAN
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Thursday, March 30
Legals March 30, 2017
NOTICE OF SALE Notice is given that A Aaron's Self Storage on 4/8/17, at 9:05 AM, at 1500 John Hudon Ln., Sandpoint, ID., the undersigned or assigns will conduct a public sale by auction to the highest bidder, the contents of Unit #R-9 Shelby Shelton 3330 HWY 2 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. Personal effects. Unit #F-9 Todd Ahlstroms 1715 E Lakeside Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814. Personal effects. Pat Gooby or Assigns /s/_____ SNP LEGAL 4500 MAR 30, 2016 APR 6, 2017
Panida welcomes 'Animation Show of Shows'
The “Animation Show of Shows” returns for its second year in theaters with 13 charming family-friendly films.
Former Bulldog wins national wrestling title
COEUR d’ALENE — To Coeur d’Alene High senior wrestler Casey Randles, it was just like any other match.
Fuelwood permits available April 1
Fuelwood permits for the 2017-2018 season will be available beginning April 1, 2017 on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
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Fight spring rains with magic, music & much more
SANDPOINT — OK, so it has been more than a bit gray and way too soggy out there — what better time to fight back with a little culture in our lives? This week has it all, with films like crazy, a great magic show at the Panida Friday night, Saturday’s Friends of the Library used book sale and First Free Saturday at the museum and a Doors tribute band on the Panida stage that same night.
Man with hidden past ordered held
COEUR d’ALENE — An Elmira man who has been quietly living in Bonner County under an assumed identity for the past 17 years was remanded Tuesday to the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service to answer to a charge of unlawfully possessing firearms.
Harold 'Dave' David Henderson, 66
Harold “Dave” David Henderson, passed away at his home in Clark Fork, Idaho, the morning of Friday, March 24, 2017 at the age of 66. Private family services have been held.
Wilderness: What on Earth is it good for?
I grew up in Minnesota, and our family’s cabin was our summer playground. We also cherished nearby public spaces for hunting, fishing, hiking, swimming. Minnesota’s population went from 3.5 million in the 1960s to 5.45 million in 2014.
Neva Kathryn Ridley, 94
Neva Kathryn Ridley, 94, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Laclede, Idaho.
POAC hosts Student Art Show on Friday
The annual crowd-pleasing Student Art Show will open Friday, March 31 at the Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery, 302 N. First Ave.
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Despite the big snows, Sandpoint will experience another below-average snowfall. Yet the streets this year were a mess. Berms so large that some streets barely allowed two cars to pass through. Moreover, many streets were lined with cars on both sides, making passage one car only. Just imagine what would happen during a big snow year?
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Sandpoint museum seeks to expand membership
SANDPOINT — A wealth of community knowledge lies beneath the roof of the Bonner County History Museum.
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THURSDAY, March 30
The Inside Edge - Local racers shine at YSL Finals
n Youth Ski League Finals — League racing for the Youth Ski League wrapped up with two days of competition at Lookout Pass. Saturday’s Slalom was run on soft, but very manageable snow, which yielded consistent and fair ruts. Top local performers were: U14 Boys – Wesley Simko took the Silver medal, followed closely by Slate Fragoso in third. Slate straddled and had to hike first run, but bounced back with the fastest run of the day in the afternoon; U12 Boys – Cadin Billistin finished 5th for his age group with two solid runs; U8 Boys – Dakota Landwehr finished sixth in this age group; U12 Girls – Avery Edmundson took the Gold, and Erika Edmundson finished fourth; Berkeley Cox finished 12th in this hotly contested age group.
Staben talks higher ed with SHS seniors
SANDPOINT — University of Idaho's President Chuck Staben returned to Sandpoint Friday to discuss college and Idaho go on rates with about 20 Sandpoint High School students.
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We would like to thank Sen. James Risch for introducing the Scotchman Peak’s Wilderness legislation to Congress and we support this designation. Our family and extended family has lived in the Hope area since 1936. Over the years our families have enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, snowshoeing and camping in many of the areas that are available to all of us in North Idaho. We are fortunate to live in an area that has so many recreational opportunities to choose from.
Wednesday, March 29
Five charged in mail theft
Five suspected members of a mail theft ring have been charged with crimes that affected hundreds of Kootenai County residents.
Legals March 29, 2017
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE(Adult) Case No. CV17-0369 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN RE: Trenton Stephen Boyd Petition to change the name of Trenton Stephen Boyd , now residing in the City of Sandpoint, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Bonner County, Idaho. The name will change to: Trenton Stephen Wilhelmsen. The reason for this change in name is: my mother married Dennis Wilhelmsen and I was raised by the Wilhelmsen family since a child, i have gone by Trento Wilhelmsen since. A hearing on the Petition is scheduled for 11:00 o'clock am on Mar 13th 2017 at the Bonner County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: March 16, 2017 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Laurie Mattila Deputy Clerk SNP LEGAL 4485 MAR 22, 29, 2017 APR 5, 12, 2017
Bulldog tennis team opens season in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Whatever rust was knocked off when the Bulldog tennis team served it up in the season opener on Saturday in Lewiston was quickly washed away by rain, with only two full matches completed before the rains hit.
Garman, Icardo, Young lead Wampus Cats in 2017
CLARK FORK — Clark Fork had two athletes make it to the state track meet last season, and if all goes well, Wampus Cats head coach Brenda Haase hopes to double that number and then some during the 2017 season.
Region 1 group hosting showing of 'Resilience'
The Region 1 Behavioral Health Board’s Children’s Mental Health Sub-Committee is pleased to present an upcoming showing of the film “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope” along with a panel discussion.
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Wood's Crushing and Hauling wins Cherry Pickers
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WEDNESDAY, March 29
Samuel Masters Carr, 90
Samuel Masters Carr, 90, passed away on Monday, Mach 27, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
'State of the Lake' meeting is Thursday
SANDPOINT — The resurgence of the Lake Pend Oreille fishery in recent years has provided many hours of enjoyment for anglers.
Carousel magic featured at upcoming 'Conversation'
“There’s magic in carousels,” says Reno Hutchison, who along with her husband Clay, are currently seeking local artists interested in the opportunity to help revitalize an historic hand carved, wooden, Golden Age carousel to its former glory.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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Sandpoint Cutthroat Lacrosse forming boys and girls teams
SANDPOINT — It’s spring and kids with sticks are popping up all over town. There’s no need to be alarmed though, these sticks are lacrosse sticks and these kids are part of one of the most dynamic and fun sports team in town — Sandpoint Cutthroat Lacrosse.
What is your excuse now?
We are three months into the year, and you swore that this was the year to get into better shape.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
SPOT plans transit service
SANDPOINT — Starting April 1, Bonner County and Boundary County residents will be able to spend the day shopping, dining and recreating in Sandpoint, Ponderay and Bonners Ferry without the hassle of driving.
These great desserts showcase tasty chef-style combinations
All of us go a little crazy from time to time when planning an extra-special dinner or dessert. When I’m in that mood, time and effort makes no difference — I just want to produce a thing of beauty, as delectable to taste as it is to look at. If you’re that way too, here are some exceptional ideas to play with for your next such occasion. Enjoy!
Take a moment to thank a doctor
In the first two years of medical school a fledgling physician will double his or her 15,000-word vocabulary with mostly Latin-derived words that are difficult to pronounce.
H. Pylori and leaky gut syndrome
I recently read that intestinal permeability, sometimes called leaky gut syndrome, contributes to at least 50 percent of chronic complaints, as confirmed by laboratory tests. This is when the lining of our small intestine gets all inflamed and irritated.
Kenneth Lee Mott
Kenneth Lee Mott lost his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on Sunday morning, March 26, 2017.
7B Women hosting luncheon
SANDPOINT — The 7B Women, a committee of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, invite you to attend their April luncheon on Tuesday, April 4 at Tango Café in the Columbia Bank Center. The luncheon will begin at 11:45 a.m.
Dallas Lee Blood, 73
Dallas Lee Blood, 73, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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SFD pays $335K to settle lawsuit
SAGLE — The Sagle Fire District is shelling out more than a quarter million dollars to settle a federal wrongful termination suit filed by former Chief Robert Webber.
Harold David Henderson, 66
Harold David Henderson, 66, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home in Clark Fork, Idaho.
Area snowpack has region's rivers raging
A snowpack of nearly 100 percent plus plenty of rain and runoff means North Idaho's rivers will be raging this year.
Post office work may affect mail
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Post Office is getting a new floor this week and may cause some inconvenience for customers.
Red Cross seeking blood donors
The American Red Cross is issuing a call for type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter weather in some parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500 uncollected blood donations.
Tuesday, March 28
OEM: Well-water may be contaminated after flooding
Office of Emergency Management officials are reminding residents of the potential hazards that exist with drinking water after a flood.
Legals March 28, 2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Commissioners will hold public hearings at 1:30 on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in the 3rd Floor BOCC Meeting Room, Suite 338 of the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, Idaho, to consider the following: File AM150-17 - Title 11 Fee Schedule Revisions - Bonner County is initiating amendments to the Planning Department fee schedule for Title 11 (Building Regulations). The purpose of the proposed change is to remove the fee for deed research and remove the price per square foot stabilizing the price at set points between square footage. Copies of the proposed fee schedule are available for review at the Bonner County Planning Department, 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint and on-line at www.bonnercountyid.gov. File AM152-17 - Text Amendment - Title 11 Building Regulation Revisions - Section 104 Exemptions - Increasing the size of exemptions to 1000 square feet for all non-habitable accessory structures that do not have plumbing installed, open-shell structures, and declaring the permit is good for one year from issuance. Copies of the proposed changes are available for review at the Bonner County Planning Department, 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint and on-line at www.bonnercountyid.gov. File ZC359-16 - Zone Change - Rural 5 To Rural Service Center - Langley Properties, LLC is requesting a zone change from Rural 5 to Rural Service Center for the purpose of future lots. The subject property is located 4974 Dickensheet Road in Coolin, in a portion of Section 15, Township 59 North, Range 4 West. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their regularly scheduled public hearing on January 12, 2017, recommended approval of this project to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners is revisiting this issue to correct a typographical error in a previously adopted version. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the public hearing should contact the Bonner County Planning Department at (208) 265-1458 at least 48 hours before the hearing. Written statements exceeding 1 standard letter-sized, single-spaced page must be submitted to the planning department no later than 5 days prior to the public hearing. Written statements longer than the 1 standard page will not be accepted at the public hearing. Comments can be sent to the Bonner County Planning Department at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; faxed to (208) 265-1463 or e-mailed to planning@bonnercountyid.gov. Additional information is available at the planning department. Staff reports are available at the planning department or may be viewed at www.bonnercountyid.gov 7 days prior to the scheduled hearing. SNP LEGAL 4493 MAR 28, 2017
Bulldog girls claim team title at Lewiston Invitational
LEWISTON — Hannah Davidson won the 800 and pole vault, and joined Niah Brass, Dana Beaty and Katherine Kaul in the winning 4X400 relay team to lead the Bulldog girls to a first place finish in the 10 team Lewiston Invitational on Saturday.
Diana Lynn Moore
Diana Lynn Moore passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Friday, March 24, 2017.
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I ask for your support in opposing HB 283. When property goes off the tax rolls after being purchased by a government entity, local governments still must provide police and fire protection, street maintenance and other vital local services.
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Experienced Bulldog golfers primed for strong season
SANDPOINT — Four Bulldog boys and three Bulldog girls return with state experience for the Bulldog golf team, which tees up the 2017 season with high hopes for a run at some state hardware.
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Regarding the public hearing on increasing truck weights on Idaho 2, U.S. 95 and other area roads: Residents may make comments and read more here: http://itd.idaho.gov/freight/?target=129000-lbs-route-requests.
Grocery bill no simple cookie
In the great state of Texas, consumers don't pay sales tax on non-prepared food items.
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CASA seeks advocates for local children
SANDPOINT — Child Protection Service petitions in Idaho are up 11 percent statewide and 19 percent in North Idaho from 2015 to 2016. The Bonner and Boundary CASA program needs more volunteer advocates to serve these child victims of abuse and neglect.
Northside student ties for third in N. Idaho regional spelling bee
Northside Elementary sixth-grader Kirby Abad tied for third in the 1fourth annual North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee March 18 at North Idaho College.
Make like a penguin and plunge
SANDPOINT — The outdoor temperature was only two degrees warmer than the water Saturday at City Beach, but that didn't stop the penguin plungers from diving into the icy water.
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Now that the school levy has passed, I, for one, would like to see how this money is going to be spent. The Bonner County Daily Bee should publish a list showing how much school administers earn as well as school officials’ and teachers’ salaries.
SHS welder claims contest honors
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint High School welding program has been hard at work this year.
Kenneth Lee Mott
Kenneth Lee Mott lost his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on Sunday morning, March 26, 2017.
Wilderness aids habitat, maintains flexibility
As a sportsman and a retired Fish and Game conservation officer, I care deeply about Idaho’s fish and wildlife. To conserve these critters, we must also conserve their habitat. Protecting wilderness areas, such as the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, is one tool to do that. But just what will fish and wildlife managers be able to do if the proposal becomes a reality?
BCRWI scholarship applications are now available
The Bonner County Republican Women, Inc. is now offering a scholarship to graduating seniors of any Bonner County high school, including private, charter, and home school students, who intend to pursue a higher education at an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Applications are available at bcrwinc.com.
Geezer Forum visits downsizing
SANDPOINT — The art of downsizing will be the focus of today’s Geezer Forum.
Robot delivery gets green light
Idaho is now the second state — Virginia was first — to have officially approved the use of delivery robots in public spaces.
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UI announces high school art contest winners
MOSCOW — The University of Idaho has announced the winners of the 26th annual statewide high school art competition, “Visualizing Science,” sponsored by the College of Art and Architecture’s Art and Design program. Among the winners is Alana Seifert of Sandpoint High School, who received second-place honors.
Brown and Tillberg emerge in Bee Final Four Challenge
SANDPOINT — Come Saturday, Ed Brown will be rooting for the Ducks and Maureen Tillberg the Tar Heels, as the pair emerged as the only two entries to correctly pick three of the Final Four teams in the Bee Final Four Challenge.
Key Club kicks off penny drive
SANDPOINT — When it comes to gathering donations for cancer patients, spare change can add up.
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TUESDAY, March 28
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Laughing Dog Brewing wins label honors
PONDERAY — Dogzilla Black IPA is one of the winners of the category in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. The Laughing Dog Brewing label finished seventh in the contest.
Sunday, March 26
'Illusio' to transform Panida with magic
By DAVID GUNTER
Cutthroat conservation
PLUMMER — Biologists with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Idaho Department of Fish and Game are resuming efforts to give cutthroat trout a better chance of survival in Lake Coeur d’Alene.
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I, as a business owner/CFO, have the responsibility to justify my finances to all partners and any shareholders. With this being said, one theme from the opponents and defenders had in common during the tension-filled days leading up to the LPOSD levy was LPOSD and the lack of such transparency to its shareholders.
Wilderness not to blame for wildlife issues
A recent opinion by Pete Thompson, Nancy Hadley, Tony McDermott, and Brad Corkill suggests that wildlife will be in peril if S.3531 (introduced by Idaho’s U.S. Senator Risch) passes. To make their case, they build upon questionable presumptions, starting in the first paragraph in which they speak for a dead person.
More elk, fewer mule doe tags this year
Hunters will see fewer hunting opportunities for mule deer does in the fall, but more controlled hunts for elk, particularly cow elk.
Clagstone easement to allow public access
A section of Clagstone Meadows, a well-known expanse of timber in Bonner County just off U.S. 95 between Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint, will soon be open to the public.
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SUNDAY, March 26
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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When I ask people why it is OK to force people to have automobile liability insurance but not to have health insurance they always answer “you don’t have to drive.” True, however, you don’t have to receive medical care when you are sick either.
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Sometime between mid-afternoon March 11 and mid-afternoon March 12, at least three “vote yes” for the supplemental levy signs were stolen, one in front of the Hope Marketplace, one at the junction of Main Street and Wellington Place, and one in front of our property on Main Street, all in Hope.
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Committee names Women of Wisdom
SANDPOINT — The Women Honoring Women committee is pleased to announce the 2017 Women of Wisdom. The five women to be honored this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award are Patti Clemons, Janel Holm, Donna Hutter, Myra Lewis and Georgia Simmons.
Science Circuit sizzles with success
SANDPOINT — Boom. Splash. Whoosh.
IdahoWorks notified about data breach
About 170,000 of the Idaho Department of Labor’s 530,000 job-seeker accounts — active and historical — were compromised by a hacking incident on March 12-13 involving America’s Job Link, a Kansas-based, multi-state system that operates the department’s IdahoWorks job search engine.
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SUNDAY, March 26
District names board officers
SANDPOINT — The Bonner Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District board of directors recently announced new officers for the organization.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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Saturday, March 25
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Wendy Auld honored as EWU Teacher of the Month
SANDPOINT — Wendy Auld, math department chair at Sandpoint High School, tried to skip Friday's assembly to help one of her students, not realizing a surprise awaited her in the auditorium.
Little League baseball and softball leagues forming
Sandpoint Little League offering a new and free
City closes Ontario St.
DOVER — Ontario Street is the latest victim of recent weather conditions as Dover officials closed the road Friday because of weather-related damage.
New stipend incentive for volunteer firefighters
SANDPOINT — City Council members approved a $15 per call stipend for volunteer firefighters last week in hopes it will encourage more response from volunteers from home, with less duty time at the station.
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SATURDAY, March 25
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Shooting suspect declared ready for trial
COEUR d'ALENE — After nearly three months of mental health treatment, Kyle Odom is ready to stand trial.
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DYW scholarship program tonight
SANDPOINT — Eight outstanding high school juniors are participating in tonight’s 2016 Distinguished Young Women of Sandpoint program.
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Friday, March 24
Legals March 24, 2017
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV-2017-0112 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES MADISON FORD JR., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James M. Ford III has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of James Madison Ford, Jr., deceased. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and presented to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: 414 Church St, Ste 203, Sandpoint ID 83864. DATED this 8th day of _March_, 2017. BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, CHTD By: _William M. Berg Attorneys for Personal Representative SNP LEGAL 4480 MAR 17, 24, 31, 2017
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School records under fire from Bulldog track and field team in 2017
SANDPOINT — It’s both quality and quantity for the Sandpoint track and field team in 2017, as a deep and experienced group figures to challenge for a handful of school records this season.
Billy Duane Syth, 85
Billy Duane Syth, 85, passed away on the evening of March 15, 2017, at his home in Post Falls, Idaho.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Distinguished Young Women program is set
SANDPOINT — Eight outstanding high school juniors will be participating in Saturday’s 2016 Distinguished Young Women of Sandpoint program.
ADK offering scholarship
The Idaho Lambda chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is offering a scholarship to be awarded to a Bonner County woman who will be a junior or senior in college for the 2017-2018 school year.
March Mad-Zag-Ness
The results of last night’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament game between Gonzaga and West Virginia were not known at the time of this writing, but I am writing in the spirit of a fan who believes they will have won, and advanced to the “Elite Eight” round, which will be big headlines in today’s papers. If not, we will all be disappointed, the point of this article will have lost a little of its punch, but not it’s essential truth — which is why I am continuing to write about it.
Sandpoint Church of Nazarene hosting women's retreat
Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene, 477954 Highway 95 in Ponderay, is inviting the community to join the congregation at an upcoming women’s retreat.
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Concluding two months of silent meditation retreat, Sravasti Abbey — the Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Newport — opens its doors on Sunday, April 2 for Sharing the Dharma Day. April’s Sharing the Dharma Day will be combined with a traditional Tibetan Buddhist ceremony to mark the end of retreat and thank the volunteers who supported the monks and nuns in their meditation practice.
Former legislator Sims brandishes conservative fire
Kathy Sims would not answer a question about whether she plans another run for public office.
'A Novel Night' isn't your average gala
The Rotary Club of Sandpoint’s A Novel Night Gala takes place on Saturday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Columbia Bank building. Benefiting Your Library Transformation, the event will feature a unique literary theme with guests encouraged to dress or accessorize as their favorite book character.
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FRIDAY, March 24
Scholarship honors Jeffres
It's that time again for high school seniors in Sandpoint, Priest River and Clark Fork to start thinking about college scholarships.
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The power of music to affect our moods, enhance our mental state, and aid in our physical wellbeing will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon on Monday, March 27.
Family's roll-top desk offers a good reminder
In my home office is an oak roll-top desk that likely dates back to the 1930s. My dad rescued it in the early ’50s (another story), used it until 1996 when it was my turn to be its custodian. Now it is time to pass it along to our son sometime late this Spring.
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Milton Aaron Thompson, Jr. 87
On March 22 , 2017, our Lord Jesus took Milton home after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene, of 70 years; sons Craig Thompson (Gail) of Camano Island, Wash., and Jeffrey Thompson (Kristeen) of Kelso, Wash.; daughters Zanthia Timblin (Brian), Vicki Jeffres (Dale), and Tia Warrer (Charles), all of Hope, Idaho; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; and two foster children and their families, Marvin Whitehawk of Montana, and Debbie Flannery (Rockey) of Churchill, Tenn. He is also survived by four brothers, Kenneth Thompson (Gaye) of Vancouver, Wash., Terry Thompson of Sandpoint, Nelson Thompson of Seattle, Wash., and Ned Thompson (Loretta) of Hope; a sister, Sadie Rosholt of Seattle; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fundraisers set to help deputies
PRIEST RIVER — Local senior citizens are teaming up to raise funds for two Bonner County deputies shot Jan. 16 while on duty in Blanchard.
CASA advocates needed for local children
Child Protection Service petitions in Idaho are up 11 percent statewide and 19 percent in North Idaho from 2015 to 2016. The Bonner and Boundary CASA program needs more volunteer advocates to serve these child victims of abuse and neglect.
Mudslides continue to wreak havoc in county
SANDPOINT — Mud, debris and unstable ground conditions are wreaking havoc on roads and homes across the county.
Group offering scholarship
The Bonner-Boundary County Cattlewomen and Cattlemen are offering a $1,000 scholarship to a college student entering their junior or senior year of college.
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There are two more Lenten soup suppers which community members are welcome to attend. The suppers will be held March 29 and April 5. Meet at 6 p.m. for soup, followed by time in the Fellowship Hall for spiritual nourishment. The forthcoming Wednesdays, the congregation will be discussing Martin Luther’s explanation on the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) and Baptism.
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Thursday, March 23
Lengthy mudslide covers Westside Road
BONNERS FERRY — A mudslide lasting approximately two to three minutes covered a section of Westside Road, just inside the north border of the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge at 7:36 a.m.
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THURSDAY, March 23
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I am writing in support of the Scotchmen Peaks Wilderness Area designation. This area should be protected for the enjoyment of all persons and native animals. The beauty of this wonderful zone should be preserved for the future people that haven’t discovered it yet. When they do, they will recognize the importance of such a pristine area to the betterment of mankind.
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Mystic Farm Wildlife Rescue, Inc.’s annual “Grow More Spots” fundraiser at Laughing Dog Brewery was a great success. To all who attended, bid on items, volunteered time, and donated to the auction and raffle — thank you.
Lee Raymond Allmann, 77
Lee Raymond Allmann, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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I recently attended a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Sage Dixon. A prelude to the meeting was a young man beginning his political career, either as a politician or perhaps just as an involved citizen. His concept, while perhaps honorable, presented a very bleak picture of our country. If you listen to President Donald Trump or to someone like Rush Limbaugh, practically every other sentence talks about how bad things are in this country. They and their followers scream that the sky is falling and pants on fire.
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Claire Travers
On Nov. 13, 1930, Marie Claire Martter was born to Olympian and Ohio State Hall of Fame wrestler Perry Martter and Los Angeles socialite Helen Scully Martter.
SHS students honored as 2017 valedictorian, co-salutatorians
SANDPOINT — The smell of baked potatoes loaded with all the fixings filled the conference room at Sandpoint High School as three students were honored with a special luncheon Wednesday.
Debra Ann Douglas, 60
Debra Ann Douglas, 60, passed away on March 21, 2017, at her home in Ponderay, Idaho.
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Is it just me, or does “freedom of religion” in the U.S. seem to exist on a sliding scale or hierarchy with Christianity and Judaism first, all other religions in a middle gray area, and Islam on the bottom?
Trial is ordered in teacher's sex battery case
SANDPOINT — A former Lake Pend Oreille High school teacher was ordered Wednesday to stand trial for having sex with a former student.
Perry is top Farm Bureau Insurance agent
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho presented the 2016 Agent of the Year award to Sandpoint agent Kendon Perry.
Public invited to free screening of '8 Days'
The Universal Declaration on Human Rights declared over 60 years ago that all humans were born free and equal with rights common to all and exclusive to none. Sixty-odd years later, in spite of the clear and express prohibition of slavery, trafficking in humans stands at an astoundingly and eerily high level. It has recently resurfaced in mainstream news.
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Eleanore Elizabeth Gordon was born March 14, 2017. The daughter of Paula Hendrickson and Tyler Gordon, she was 21 1/4 inches long and was 8 pounds, 9.7 ounces at birth.
Spring has sprung & entertainment is in full bloom
SANDPOINT — Spring has sprung and arts and entertainment are in full bloom! Thins start off with a bang tonight, as our own Leon Atkinson hosts another in his series of classical guitar concerts, this time featuring John Goulart. The Panida screens a preview showing of “All Nighter” on the big screen this evening and POAC presents a wonderful concert by Women of the World Friday night on the Panida stage.
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POAC presents Women of the World in concert
Between them they speak nine languages; together they sing the praises of cultural and racial diversity in 31 languages and counting. Lighting up the stage at the Panida Theater on Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Women of the World will delight you with their a cappella storytelling. This performance is brought to you by Pend Oreille Arts Council thanks to Taylor and Sons Chevrolet.
Sealed court hearing is held in rape case
SANDPOINT — A sealed court hearing was conducted Wednesday in the case of a Dover man accused of rape.
The Inside Edge: 24 Hours on tap
n World Cup — Mikaela Shiffrin was the headliner this final week of World Cup competition at Aspen, Colorado. She took Silver in Slalom, locking down both the Overall Title and the Slalom Globe. She also finished second on the season in Giant Slalom. Pretty impressive stuff.
Studio 1 trio accepted into Joffrey program
Megan Savage, Sara Savage and April Radford recently auditioned for the prestigious Joffery Ballet Schools summer intensive in Seattle, Wash., hosted by Pacific Northwest Ballet. The trio have trained for four years at Studio 1 Dance Academy in ballet, jazz, contemporary and special turning and technique classes to prepare for their auditions. The dancers will be attending the summer program in Los Angeles, Calif., and New York City.
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I am writing this letter in support of wilderness designation for the Scotchman Peaks area.
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I wholeheartedly support designating Scotchman Peaks for wilderness because protecting the natural resources in this area for future generations is extremely important to me. We would be providing wilderness in North Idaho, where none exists; which would designate as wilderness only one-half percent of the 2.5 million acres that the Idaho Panhandle NF currently manages for multiple use. There are many areas on the IPNF for timber harvest and motorized recreation; but as wilderness Scotchman Peaks would be protected forever, void of roads or development, where one can hike, camp, hunt, fish and find solitude. My career and love for the outdoors has afforded me many opportunities for hiking in some of the premier Wildernesses in this country; from the BWCA in Minnesota; to the Maroon BellsSnowmass Wilderness in Colorado; to the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana; to the Eagle Cap Wilderness in Oregon; and now in Sandpoint, where I’m blessed to have Scotchman Peaks in my backyard.
Kootenai Thunder to host fundraiser
KOOTENAI — Enjoy a spaghetti dinner while supporting local youth athletics as the Kootenai Thunder host a dinner and desert auction on April 1 at 6 p.m. in the Ponderay Event Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way.
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Wednesday, March 22
Mudslide forces family off highway
BONNERS FERRY — Tuesday night, a hill broke loose in the 498000 block of U.S. Highway 95, just south of Mountain Meadows Road causing a vehicle to roll down an embankment.
Legals March 22, 2017
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE(Adult) Case No. CV17-0369 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN RE: Trenton Stephen Boyd Petition to change the name of Trenton Stephen Boyd , now residing in the City of Sandpoint, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Bonner County, Idaho. The name will change to: Trenton Stephen Wilhelmsen. The reason for this change in name is: my mother married Dennis Wilhelmsen and I was raised by the Wilhelmsen family since a child, i have gone by Trento Wilhelmsen since. A hearing on the Petition is scheduled for 11:00 o'clock am on Mar 13th 2017 at the Bonner County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: March 16, 2017 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Laurie Mattila Deputy Clerk SNP LEGAL 4485 MAR 22, 29, 2017 APR 5, 12, 2017
Polar Plunge is set for Saturday
SANDPOINT — Are you going to be freezin’ for a reason this weekend?
Giant Cd'A die is not your usual shore wash-up
COEUR d’ALENE — Either God rolled a one or rising flood waters cast a giant die into Lake Coeur d'Alene last week.
CMV law a win for local family
SANDPOINT — When Idaho Gov. "Butch" Otter signed Senate Bill 1060 into law this week, it was a huge win for one local family, among others.
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Hawkins fires 89 to lead Bulldog golfers at the Lewiston Invitational
LEWISTON — Caroline Hawkins showed little rust in her first action of the season, firing an 89 to lead the Sandpoint girls team to a seventh place finish at the 16 team Lewiston Invitational on Monday.
Claire Travers
On Nov. 13, 1930, Marie Claire Martter was born to Olympian and Ohio State Hall of Fame wrestler Perry Martter and Los Angeles socialite Helen Scully Martter.
Otter inks state disaster declaration
BOISE — Bonner County is among seven counties in northern and north-central Idaho for which Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter signed disaster declarations for on Tuesday.
Connolly, Flint power Bulldogs past Spartans in shutout win
PRIEST RIVER — Garrett Connolly logged another quality start, striking out six in four innings of two hit ball, and Trey Flint continues to scorch the baseball, driving in five runs on two hits to lead the Bulldogs to a 17-0 blanking of the Spartans in nonleague baseball Tuesday at Priest River.
Senior-laden Bulldogs primed for big tennis season
Search, Kyllonen gunning for state doubles title
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The ins and outs of flavonoids
Fruits and vegetables are very potent at promoting health and are incredibly beneficial to our bodies. We already know they are full of vitamins and minerals, but did you know they are loaded with bioflavonoids?
Transform your life and live healthy
For those of you who have been following my column over the years, I’m certain that by now you are well on your way to living a healthier lifestyle. No doubt you have created your own personal fitness routine and are enjoying your physical and emotional transformation.
Hawkins fires 89 to lead Bulldog golfers in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Caroline Hawkins showed little rust in her first action of the season, firing an 89 to lead the Sandpoint girls team to a seventh place finish at the 16 team Lewiston Invitational on Monday.
Only you can prevent accidental poisoning
In the fall of 1961, Congress passed a joint resolution requesting that the President of the United States proclaim the third week of March National Poison Prevention Week. On Feb. 7, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the proclamation to make it happen. (Note to children: yes, Congress and a President once actually agreed on something!)
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Amazon tax pact helps state, Idaho retailers
An announcement that one of the world’s largest online retailers will begin charging sales tax to Idaho customers is being hailed locally as a big win for Main Street.
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Storage unit standoff ends with arrest
By BRIAN WALKER
Baldree, Ward come up big for Bulldogs in opener
PRIEST RIVER — Bri Baldree was sharp on the mound, tossing a one-hitter and striking out eight to lead the Bulldogs to a 21-1 win over Priest River in a nonleague softball season opener on Tuesday in Priest River.
Trio team up on ICL fundraiser
SANDPOINT—The Idaho Conservation League, Idaho Pour Authority and Georgetown Brewing are teaming up on Wednesday, March 29, for night of conservation, beer and music at Idaho Pour Authority on Cedar St. Learn about ICL’s conservation work around the state and citizen actions for protecting our environment in this challenging political climate.
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WEDNESDAY, March 22
Pair to speak at KNPS meeting
On Saturday, March 25, Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society / Sandpoint Parks and Recreation presentation, “Inspiring Conservation,” 9:45-11:30 a.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall. Speaking are educator Kristin Fletcher and conservationist Bonnie Jakubos.
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Shrub responsible for wildlife deaths
A couple of weeks ago I received a phone call from special pal and former co-worker at the Bee, Betty Johnson. After a bit of “catching-up” she told me the reason for her call. She had been watching a female moose browsing the shrubs in her yard and suddenly noticed that it had begun tossing its head about and shaking its head and ears — staggering about and then seemingly becoming angry and making hostile “charges” toward the house. After a time, with no let-up in the creature’s actions, Betty called Matt Haag at Idaho Fish & Game and explained the moose’s behavior to him. Bless his heart, he actually went to her house to observe! The moose lay down briefly and Matt ascertained that she was pregnant, and after checking the bushes she’d been eating, established that they were Japanese Yew (Taxus custidata).
Billy (Bill) Wesley Reed
Billy (Bill) Wesley Reed passed away on March 12, 2017, from Lewy Body Dementia.
SHS track team starts season
LEWISTON — Dana Beaty, Niah Brass, Yeo Yarnell and Katherine Kaul teamed up to finish second in the distance medley relay, leading the Bulldog track team at the 15 team season opening meet in Lewiston on Saturday.
Tuesday, March 21
Boundary Co. declares emergency
BONNERS FERRY — In the wake of snow and ice storms, Boundary County and the City of Bonners Ferry declared a state of emergency for the second time this winter on Saturday after torrential rains rapidly melted accumulated snow banks across the county creating floods and subsequent mudslides.
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TUESDAY, March 21
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Tim Knapp (Feb. 22, Daily Bee) denounces secular humanism because it does not embrace theism and it endorses an established scientific theory (erroneously referred to as “Darwinism”). Secular humanism promotes evidence-based (versus faith-based) reasoning and discounts the notion of supernatural intervention in worldly affairs. These are also basic tenets of the scientific method. Rejection of these aspects of secular humanism is, ipso facto, a repudiation of mainstream science. (A 2009 PEW poll of members of the American Association for Advancement of Science found 98 percent were proponents of the theory of evolution.)
LPOSD kindergarten registration dates are announced
It’s hard to believe that registration for kindergarten and new or transferring first- through sixth-grade students for the upcoming school year should be in our thoughts already, but the Lake Pend Oreille School District will begin registering students the first week of May.
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Tour de Thrift offers day of discounts, fun
SANDPOINT — On Saturday, March 25, shoppers can experience extraordinary shopping at local thrift stores in Sandpoint and Ponderay as the sixth annual Tour de Thrift.
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Annual chess festival on tap
SANDPOINT — Come join fellow chess enthusiasts for the one-day 26th annual Lou Domanski Chess Festival.
Gregory Stephen Wolf, 68
Gregory Stephen Wolf, 68, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his home near Hope, Idaho.
Sandra Louise Irving-Alamillo, 70
Sandra Louise Irving-Alamillo, 70, passed away at her home, in Sagle, Idaho, on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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Washington State returns some hospitality to alum
It's been 47 years since Jerry Jaeger was selected as the Most Inspirational Student of his graduating class at Washington State University.
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On behalf of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, I would like to say thank you to our community for supporting our supplemental maintenance and operations levy. We are grateful for the trust and confidence you instill in us to educate the young people of our community.
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There's no doubt: Walls need to stay down
As I recall recent history the reminder of the “wall of shame” that was the Berlin Wall comes to mind, especially for the focal point it provided President Ronald Reagan in calling out for its removal. As we embark upon a fiscally impractical southern border the historical record looms large as to the efficacy of such great walls. Do we not read and learn from history, or is such a border wall really a device to rhetorically allay fears that are stoked by the “nattering nabobs of negativism” that tell us our country is crumbling? That last quotation was borrowed from Spiro Agnew as an opening salvo directed at the news media. It is relevant today but in a vice versa other way around use for the politics of fear that is spouted about our country’s demise.
Bulldog softball team looking for encore performance in 2017
SANDPOINT — After posting the best season in more than a decade, the Bulldog softball team starts the 2017 season today looking for an encore performance, and then some.
Sandpoint High students sweep BPA state
SANDPOINT — Thirteen Sandpoint High School students traveled to Boise State University recently to compete in the Business Professionals of America state competition.
Racist fliers litter area
SANDPOINT — Racist fliers littered Sandpoint on Sunday, attracting condemnation from the community and the local human rights task force.
Weather eases slide concerns
SAGLE — Talache Beach Road was reopened Monday to one lane of traffic after a landslide upended one home and threatened a half-dozen other homes.”
Final Four Challenge: Then there were three
SANDPOINT — Of the 60 Bee readers to take the Final Four Challenge, and chance to win $75 in cash, just three still have all four of their teams alive in the bracket: John Maras (Baylor, Gonzaga, Kansas, Kentucky), Ranae Myers (Baylor, Gonzaga, Michigan, North Carolina) and Bill Temple (Baylor, Arizona, Kansas, UCLA).
24 Hours of Schweitzer returns for 9th year
SANDPOINT — Grab your camo and join the fun!
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
M. Claire Travers, 86
M. Claire Travers, 86, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, with her family by her side, on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
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I was dismayed to read in your paper that Clark Fork City Council voted against the proposal to designate Scotchman Peak a wilderness area.
Panida Theater offering scholarship
The Panida Theater is once again offering a scholarship, open to any high school senior from Bonner County.
Sunday, March 19
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To no one’s surprise, the Clark Fork City Council is opposed a Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. They oppose the designation or want it reduced in size and recommend “returning surrounding areas to multiple use management.”
GOP health law could impact Idaho exchange enrollment
BOISE (AP) — A plan from congressional Republicans to replace President Barack Obama’s health care law could result in a mass exodus from the Idaho’s online health insurance exchange, state officials said Friday.
Idaho gets big bang for buck
COEUR d’ALENE — Guns aren’t just plentiful in Idaho; they’re good for Idaho.
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Why aren’t ozone generators used in hospitals and other public places?
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Dog park group forms
SANDPOINT — A group has formed to establish a off-leash dog park in the city.
Drum circle delivers 'powerful medicine'
By DAVID GUNTER
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Five years ago we had family move to Sandpoint and during those five years we have enjoyed getting to know the community and what it has to offer on frequent visits. We love the atmosphere downtown with the different stores, art galleries, ZeroPoint, Sharon’s Hallmark Store, plus the various restaurants and breweries to enjoy a meal at. A person can spend 3-plus hours browsing, shopping and catching a meal all in a great setting … until your recent parking enforcement.
Old funding methods considered for new Idaho road projects
BOISE (AP) — Idaho lawmakers are gearing up to spend the final few weeks of the legislative session focused on transportation funding, including a key tool the Legislature hasn’t leveraged since 2005.
Kramer Hall of Fame push picking up steam
If nothing else, we’ve held the NFL Hall of Fame voters’ feet to the fire a little, and hopefully they might take a look in the mirror and ask themselves why Green Bay Packers legend Jerry Kramer does not have his bust in their hallowed halls.
Falconry, a historic sport
Master Falconer Scott Dinger will present an inside look at raptors this weekend at the Community Library Network at Post Falls.
Boise police: Suspect dead after officer-involved shooting
BOISE (AP) — Boise Police Chief Bill Bones has given the all-clear following an officer-involved shooting at a popular hiking and biking trail in the Boise foothills and after police found the suspect dead.
Beckford's demeanor after wife's death scrutinized
SANDPOINT — A detective who investigated the death of a Vay man’s wife in Washington state in 1997 testified that Barry Brandon Beckford was quick to blame the woman’s drug use for her death, according to reporting by the Yakima Herald.
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SUNDAY, March 19
Scotchman Peaks Wilderness bill is just common sense
I, like many Idahoans, depend upon our public lands for my livelihood. As a representative of the timber industry, I understand how important it is to have healthy forests that produce wood for products that we all use in our homes, jobs, and hobbies. But I also understand how critical it is to preserve our wildest lands — the lands that keep our water and air clean and serve as a home for wildlife. That is why I was pleased to hear that Sen. Jim Risch introduced the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act. This legislation will safeguard roughly 13,900 acres of public lands in Bonner County as wilderness.
Task force meets March 25
SANDPOINT — The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force will hosts a meeting later this month at the Forrest M. Bird Charter School, in Sandpoint, for its membership, as well as a discussion and training open to the community.
IDOC recommends prison in Sandpoint arson case
SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint woman could be headed back to prison for multiple probation violation following an arson conviction.
Russell C. Hunter Jr., 91
Russell C. Hunter Jr., 91, longtime resident of the Sandpoint, Idaho, area, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, after a decline in health from congestive heart failure.
Washington's wolf population grew by 28 percent
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The population of wolves in Washington state grew by 28 percent last year, with at least two new packs, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said Friday.
Talache Beach Road closed
SAGLE — One home was destroyed and another half-dozen homes were threatened in a landslide at Talache on Saturday.
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Explore 'Winter Birding' at NIC
SANDPOINT — Join outdoor education specialist and field ornithologist Brian Baxter for the Winter Birding class Saturday, March 18, at North Idaho College at Sandpoint, located at 102 S. Euclid.
Bluebird nest boxes available from IDFG
Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho, the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird. Mountain bluebirds are larger and more brilliantly colored than western bluebirds. Both are beautiful, and are slightly smaller in size than robins. The mountain bluebird is the official Idaho State Bird.
Saturday, March 18
Legals March 18, 2017
On 3/10/2017 Litehouse had a violation of Sandpoint's Municipal Sewer Ordinance for discharging approximately 500 gallons of canola oil from a tanker truck into the city storm drain. Per city code each violation requires a minimum $250 to $1000 maximum fine and recovery of any costs to the city. Litehouse is working on installing new equipment to prevent future system failures as well as new training programs for their operators. SNP LEGAL 4486 MAR 18, 2017
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Football officials' training planned in Coeur d'Alene
SANDPOINT — Due to the demand for regional high school and youth football officials, the North Idaho Officials Association is offering a series of football officiating training sessions for 2017, and is hoping to draw some potential officials from the Sandpoint area.
Slide closes Eastriver Road
PRIEST RIVER — A section of Eastriver Road was closed Friday because of a slide, according to officials with Bonner County Road & Bridge.
Roadside suicide is investigated
HOPE — A man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound alongside Highway 200 on Tuesday.
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SATURDAY, March 18
Kinderhaven receives Gladys Langroise grant
BOISE — The Gladys E. Langroise Advised Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $455,415 to nonprofits in every region of Idaho. Kinderhaven in Sandpoint received $15,000.
Outdoor programs being offered in Sandpoint area
A trio of outdoor programs are being offered in the Sandpoint area with Brian Baxter, a local outdoor education specialist. Programs include:
Former SMS hallway abounds with activity
Friday washout derails Montana Rail Link train
PONDERAY — Up to 60 empty coal cars and a locomotive derailed early Friday morning following a washout on Montana Rail Link’s mainline along Lake Pend Oreille.
People's court convicts judges
COEUR d'ALENE — Were Kootenai County judges too lenient with accused killer and domestic abuser Steven Denson?
Northside honors firefighters at 46th annual banquet
Northside Fire recently honored its firefighters at its annual banquet.
Republican women's group holds spring meeting
The Idaho Capitol was invaded by red-jacketed women as the Idaho Federation of Republican Women hosted its annual spring meeting Feb. 28-March 1.
Norling, Morgan lead Sharks at Shamrock Shakeup meet
SPOKANE — Caleb Norling won high point for the 11-12 year-old boys after winning the 50, 100, 200 and 500 free and finishing second in the 100 back and 50 breast to lead the Sandpoint Sharks at the Shamrock Shakeup recently at Whitworth University.
Gregory Wolf, 68
Gregory Stephen Wolf, 68, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his home near Hope, Idaho.
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Strikers U19 team claims championship
EBCLD extends BID deadline
Those interested have a little more time to get their bids in for the East Bonner County Library District’s proposed remodel and expansion of the Sandpoint Library.
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7BTV still dishing up local service
SANDPOINT — If you’ve driven down Pine Street in the last couple of weeks you may have noticed that the little house on the northwest corner of Third and Pine that has been 7BTV’s home for the last five years is for rent.
Friday, March 17
Legals March 17, 2017
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV-2017-0112 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES MADISON FORD JR., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James M. Ford III has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of James Madison Ford, Jr., deceased. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and presented to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: 414 Church St, Ste 203, Sandpoint ID 83864. DATED this 8th day of _March_, 2017. BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, CHTD By: _William M. Berg Attorneys for Personal Representative SNP LEGAL 4480 MAR 17, 24, 31, 2017
Bonner County braces for flood impacts
SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners issued a disaster declaration Thursday amid a flood warning from the National Weather Service.
'Staffudents' get taste of student life
SANDPOINT — Staff at Sandpoint Middle School had an enlightening experience recently as, over the course of two weeks, 10 brave souls each spent a full day as a student.
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Outside 7B: Do you want to build a snowman?
SANDPOINT — Join Outside 7B and the Ponderay Parks Department next weekend for a morning of outside fun.
Tibetan nun to speak on 'The Power of Respect'
Venerable Thubten Chodron, an American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, will speak on “The Power of Respect: To get it, you must give it” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Edminster Student Union Building Lake Coeur d’Alene Room on North Idaho College’s main campus.
Event helps out kids' hot lunch program
SANDPOINT — The rain took a break and the sun came out Sunday, creating a pretty nice day for those who braved the Chilly Cheeks Run to benefit the local schools' hot lunch programs and Fourth of July fireworks.
Library offer passport to entertainment savings
A friend recently shared a blog with me about the amount of money the average person saves by using the library. The author selected six of his local library’s digital services and estimated what the average person in the district spent per year on things like online courses, magazine subscriptions, foreign language learning software, tutoring/ advice, TV, movies and music.
Human rights task force hosts meeting, training
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force will hosts a meeting later this month at the Forrest M. Bird Charter School, in Sandpoint, for its membership, as well as a discussion and training open to the community.
Drainage problems plaguing the area
BONNERS FERRY — Road and Bridge Superintendent Clint Kimball advised they are experiencing drainage issues throughout the county consisting mostly of water out of ditches.
New farmers market to open in North Idaho
The ABC Farmers Market is planned for the 2017 season, with a grand opening scheduled for Friday, May 5. The new market, serving the North Idaho communities of Athol, Bayview, and Careywood, will be held at the Athol City Park Friday afternoons from 2-7 p.m. The market is a rain-or-shine event running through the season until mid-October.
New head coach setting bar high for Bulldog baseball
SANDPOINT — If confidence starts at the top, the Bulldog baseball team could be in for a strong season under first year coach Chase Tigert.
Murder mystery explored at Lifetree Café
An unsolved murder mystery will be examined at Lifetree Café at noon on Monday, March 20.
Struggles abound on roadways
SANDPOINT — If Old Man Winter and Mother Nature have it in for Bonner County’s roads, they are likely high-fiving each other right now.
Church of the Nazarene announces upcoming retreat
Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene, 477954 Highway 95 in Ponderay, is inviting the community to join the congregation at an upcoming retreat.
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Thursday, March 16
'You can, if you will'
Time is now for Idaho to rally around Jerry Kramer
Legals March 16, 2017
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NO. CV-16-663 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IDAHO CLUB OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. an Idaho non-profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs. JERRY D. DAVIS AND DOROTHY T. DAVIS, husband and wife, and any other UNKNOWN PERSONS claiming an interest in the following legally described parcel of property: Lot 11 in Block 13 of GOLDEN TEE ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book 6 of Plats, Page(s) 114, records of Bonner County, Idaho. Defendant(s). TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS You have been sued by IDAHO CLUB OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Bonner County, Idaho, Case No. CV 2016-663. The nature of the claim against you is breach of contract, lien foreclosure and recovery of attorney's fees. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho 83814 and the telephone number of the court is (208) 265-1432 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff through its attorney Josh Hickey, whose mailing address and telephone number are: BERG & McLAUGHLIN, Chtd., 414 Church Street, Ste 203, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, (208) 263-4748. A copy of the Complaint and Summons can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the Plaintiffs' attorney. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this __2nd__ day of December, 2016. BONNER COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURT By: Laurie Mattila Deputy SNP LEGAL 4485 MAR 16, 23, 30, 2017 APR 6, 2017
The Inside Edge - Boden earns Silver at U.S. Telemark Championships
n World Cup — Mikaela Shiffrin is on fire. This week she won both the Giant Slalom and Slalom events at Squaw Valley, clinching the Slalom Globe, closing to 80 points from the Giant Slalom globe, and all but cementing the Women’s overall title for the year. The “white circus” does its last show at the World Cup Finals in Aspen starting this week.
LPOSD is 'thrilled' by levy outcome
SANDPOINT — After waiting anxiously for the election results Tuesday night, Lake Pend Oreille School District officials were thrilled to see the turnout of support for the district's $17 million supplemental levy.
Pair honored for bravery at shootout
SANDPOINT — Two Bonner County citizens are being honored for assistance they rendered at the scene of a shooting that injured two deputies earlier this year.
Mudslide derails UP train
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See if you can agree with this T-shirt that says on the front “Intolerance is a Beautiful Idea.” On back it reads: Mother Teresa was intolerant of poverty. Bono was intolerant of AIDS. Nelson Mandela was intolerant of apartheid. MLK was intolerant of racism. Jesus was intolerant of bigotry.
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Bids sought on library expansion
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Library’s remodel and expansion project, dubbed “Your Library Transformation,” is gaining speed and library officials said the design phase is complete and bids are currently being taken for the project. The bid deadline is 3 p.m. today, March 16.
Free sailing workshop offered
SANDPOINT — Free Sailing Workshops continue, courtesy of the Sandpoint Sailing Association and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, with the Cruising Lake Pend Oreille workshop on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall (204 1st. Ave.).
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Lyle Kenneth Mecham, 86
Lyle Kenneth Mecham, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
Sandpoint High to host annual science circuit Friday
SANDPOINT — Learners, teachers, and all curious people rejoice — Sandpoint High School’s fourth annual Science Circuit is coming up and this year, for the first time ever, the entire community is invited.
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Preserving wilderness and protecting natural resources are issues that deeply matter to me, and I strongly support designating the Scotchman Peaks area as wilderness. Our public lands are to be managed for multiple uses. We have thousands of acres of public land in the Idaho panhandle that are currently open to timber harvesting and to wheeled recreation. We do not currently have any wilderness. Let’s provide some balance in our land use and protect space for those, like myself, who want a place of quiet solitude, and a place where plants and animals can thrive away from roads and development. The Scotchman Peaks has been included within the forest planning process for at least the last decade and has been managed as proposed wilderness since the late 1970s. There has already been much work done and compromises agreed upon to arrive at the current proposal. It’s time to move forward with wilderness designation for the Scotchman Peaks.
FSPW receives Idaho wildlife award
At the 2017 joint meeting of the Idaho Chapter of The Wildlife Society and the Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society in Boise, ICWS honored Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness with its 2017 Special Recognition Award.
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THURSDAY, March 16
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In response to Ms. Paterson’s letter (Daily Bee, Feb 22): What is debatable about climate change is modeling the future rate of change. Is the rate of ocean or land temperature change by a certain date speeding up or slowing down? What should not be debated or questioned are the facts: atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are increasing, climate change is occurring and it is still happening faster than any other period due to human influence. Even Exxon knew in 1977 that CO2 from fossil fuel use would warm the planet and endanger humanity (Inside Climate News 9/16/15).
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Group hosting writing contest
Do you have an undiscovered writing talent? To find out, bring your work to the community writing contest, to be held Saturday, March 18 at the Library.
Our community and the Scotchman Peaks
Now that a Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Bill has been introduced in Congress, the question is raised again, “How will this affect our community?” Studies have reliably shown an economic benefit to communities located near designated wilderness. Does this mean large numbers of tourists from all over the world will descend on Scotchmans? Of course not. The economic advantage comes in part from people desiring the lifestyle of a community permanently and uniquely touched by a beautiful and free place left in its natural state.
Storage veggies, early spring delights dazzle
Though it will be a while before we welcome the new spears of asparagus and the first, sweetest strawberries, we can obtain a few items from the fresh/organic sections of local grocery stores, and enjoy spring’s new produce in great recipes. Too, ‘tween season treasures that have thrived in storage make for great dishes. Enjoy!
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Oodles of fun options await community's revelers
SANDPOINT — The hilarious musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress” opening continues its run this week at the Panida. Friday is St. Patrick’s Day, with oodles of live music, including a show with Neighbor John & Robert Crader in Hope! Saturday is chock full of activity, which includes a Bridges Home Celtic concert in Newport.
'Once Upon a Mattress' entertains, delights
When you go to see “Once Upon a Mattress” this weekend, be sure to keep your eye on the wily suit of armor … wait, watch a suit of armor? You’ll just have to go see this show being put on by Growing Dreams Productions, Inc., and Panida Playhouse to see what is so very special about that suit of armor!
Winter birding class on tap
Join outdoor educational specialist and field ornithologist Brian Baxter for the Winter Birding class Saturday, March 18, at North Idaho College at Sandpoint, 102 S. Euclid.
Wednesday, March 15
Legals March 15, 2017
CITY OF DOVER, IDAHO SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE # 149 Title 7, Chapter 1, Dover City Code ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND PLACES TITLE: An ordinance of the City of Dover, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, repealing Title 7, Chapter 1, of Dover City Code (Utility Installations Within Public Right of Way), and adopting a new Title 7, Chapter 1 (Encroachments Within Public Rights of Way and Places), setting forth its authority, establishing applicability, setting standards and requirements for utility installation and encroachment within and onto public rights of way, city parks and public places; establishing procedures, providing penalties, severability and an effective date. SUMMARY: The City of Dover adopted Ordinance # 149 to repeal Title 7, Chapter 1, of Dover City Code, regarding utility encroachments within public rights of way and adopted a new Title 7, Chapter 1, to: allow administrative approval of encroachment permits, establish standards and procedures for the permit, confirm proper authority for these standards, set forth maximum penalties of $1,000 or 6 months in jail or both for violations of the ordinance, allow the city to remove improperly authorized obstructions, and to revoke permits not in compliance with approved permits, and provide a savings clause, severability, and an effective date upon publication of this summary in one issue of the official newspaper. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: The undersigned City of Dover legal counsel, having reviewed Ordinance # 149 and the summary for Ordinance # 149, believes the summary is true and complete and that it provides adequate notice to the public of the identity, principal provisions, and effective date of the ordinance. The full text of Ordinance # 149 is available for review at Dover City Hall, 699 Lakeshore Avenue, Dover, Idaho, during regular business hours. This summary shall be filed with the adopted ordinance. March 9, 2017 SNP LEGAL 4476 MAR 15, 2017
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Laura Ann (Blakely) Holbert, 87
Laura Ann (Blakely) Holbert, 87, passed away on March 12, 2017, at Luther Park, succumbing to dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Culvert failure, water close road
DOVER — A culvert failure and flooding have closed a street in the city.
Patricia Darlene Reed, 83
Patricia Darlene Reed, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Shirley Ann Rose, 68
Shirley Ann Rose, 68, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Lack of activity could shorten your life
If you are like most of us, you spend most of your day in a few positions — and a lot of time sitting. Within the last two generations, physical activity has dropped by 32 percent. This lack of movement increases the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease by 82 percent.1 It also causes a 114 percent increased risk of reporting poorer general health than a person who is physically active.2
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Jennifer Darling Beebe, 45
Jennifer Darling Beebe, 45, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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WEDNESDAY, March 15
Denson had troubled history with ex-wives
COEUR d'ALENE — Kelly Pease wasn't the first woman to seek protection from Steven Denson, the man accused of killing the 37-year-old nursing student last week before ending his own life.
Mediation is ordered in case
SANDPOINT — Mediation is being ordered in an attempt to resolve a criminal case against a Ponderay man charged with battery with intent to commit rape.
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Voters approve LPOSD levy
SANDPOINT — By the time the final ballots were counted shortly after midnight Tuesday, Lake Pend Oreille School District’s supplemental levy passed with just over 64 percent of the vote.
BGH earns trauma center designation
You know you’ve made a lot of visits to the emergency department when they greet you by name when you arrive and you remember theirs. This isn’t small town, everyone knows everyone, this is you’ve been there before, several, maybe too many times. Don’t ask how I know this!
Luther Edward Quigley, 86
Luther Edward Quigley, 86, of Cocolalla, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017, surrounded by his family at the Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho.
Randolph 'Randy' Lee Bramblee
Randolph “Randy” Lee Bramblee, 56, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home in Spirit Lake, Idaho.
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Three steps to crush your goals
Are you crushing your goals? Here’s what I’ve seen over the last 10 years in my coaching business. We set a health goal, we change a few things that we are eating and we start exercising. We don’t see instant results and then we throw up our hands in frustration and quit.
Time running out to enter Bee Final Four Challenge
SANDPOINT — Unlike the Bee Super Bowl Challenge, where you can procrastinate for nearly two weeks before making your pick, the Bee Final Four Challenge affords you just three days to winnow a field of 68 teams down to just one.
Rhonda Rae Marley, 61
Rhonda Rae Marley, 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Percussionaire resolves suit against firm's former director
SANDPOINT — Counsel for the former president and managing director of Percussionaire is moving to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the Sagle-based medical equipment manufacturer of withholding his salary and failing to repay a loan he made to the company.
Holland named to U.S. Snowboard team; competes at Worlds in Spain
SIERRA NEVADA, Spain — Despite posting the fastest qualifying time among the four U.S. racers competing at the FIS Snowboardcross World Championships last weekend in Spain, Sandpoint native Nate Holland finished 25th overall.
LCDR Wayne Allen Martin (ret.), 77
LCDR Wayne Martin (ret.), passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Aurora, Colo., where he had resided since 2011.
Pease family extends thanks for support
The "Kelly's Pease on Earth" Facebook page has been created by Pease's children to honor their mother's legacy and bring awareness to the tragedy that took her from them.
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Tuesday, March 14
Legals March 14, 2017
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Case No. CV16-860 Sheriff Case No. C17-135 Date: March 21st, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Bonner County Sheriff's Office 4001 N. Boyer Road Sandpoint, ID 83864 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER JOSEPH J. RYAN, JR., as Trustee of the RYANLAND REVOCABLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. JON ANDERSON, and JENNIFER A. SEBY ANDERSON, husband and wife, STATE OF IDAHO, STATE TAX COMMISSION, and IDAHO CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., an Idaho non-profit corporation, Defendants. IDAHO CLUB OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JON ANDERSON, et al, Defendants. NOTICE is hereby given that the Bonner County Sheriff, pursuant to the Writ Of Execution For Sale Of Real Property issued February 2nd, 2017, pursuant to the Partial Judgment, entered January 9th, 2017, and recorded January 11th, 2017, as Instrument No. 900423, records of Bonner County, Idaho, on the 21st day of March, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the front entrance to the Bonner County Sherriff's Office, whose address is 4001 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, will sell all the right, title, and interest of JON ANDERSON and JENNIFER A. SEBY ANDERSON, in and to the real property legally described herein, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash in currency of the United States of America, all payable at time of sale the following legally described property, situated in Bonner County, Idaho as: Lot 4, Block 2 in GOLDEN TEE ESTATES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PHASE ONE, according to the plat thereof, recorded in book 6 of Plats, page 108, records of Bonner County, Idaho. The physical location of the parcel of real property from the best information available is believed to be NNA Marie Victoria Court, Sandpoint, ID 83864. The parcel of real estate is twenty (20) acres or less and the time of redemption pursuant to Idaho Code §11-402 shall be six (6) months. The attorney for the Plaintiff is John A. Finney, of Finney Finney & Finney, P.A., available at 1-208-263-7712. The Sheriff will give possession, but does not guarantee clear title nor continued possessory right to the purchaser. DATED this 8th day of February, 2017. Daryl Wheeler BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF C. LeAnne Bankson By: Civil Clerk SNP LEGAL 4432 FEB 28, 2017 MAR 7, 14, 2017
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Trial starts in Beckford murder case
SANDPOINT — Jury selection and preliminary arguments got underway Monday in a Vay man’s prosecution for murder in Washington state in 1997.
Laura Ann Holbert, 87
Laura Ann Holbert, 87, passed away, in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Sunday, March 12, 2017. A complete obituary, with service information, will be published later for the longtime Sandpoint resident and former Avon lady.
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In regard to Miss Thiel, I would like to establish some facts that have been omitted by the media. Miss Thiel has taught l5 years and not 12, as stated by the Hagadone News Network. The school where the alleged incident occurred is an alternative school. Students attending alternative schools, have one or more problems, which make it difficult for them in regular school setting.
Northside kids get inky with invertebrates
SANDPOINT — With smiles, excitement and hands that had obviously done some dissection before, Northside Elementary kids dug right into their squids — literally.
Daniel Ike McEvers, 71
Daniel Ike McEvers, 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Dewey, Flint lead Bulldogs to win in opener
SPOKANE — A sharp opening outing by Talon Dewey, coupled with the hot bat of Trey Flint, led the Bulldogs to a 9-3 win over West Valley in the opener of a nonleague doubleheader on Saturday at West Valley High School.
No. 1 seed Gonzaga highlights annual Bee Final Four Challenge, chance to win $75
SANDPOINT — Zags’ fever has descended upon the Inland Northwest, and rightfully so, as the program earned its second No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and theoretically the easiest path possible to the Final Four.
Cline to speak at Geezer Forum
Foster Cline, photographer and retired father, will be speaking at today’s Geezer Forum.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
LPOHS students lend hand at food bank
SANDPOINT — Kids from five area elementary schools get weekend nutrition through "Bite2Go," better known as the backpack program.
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Contrary to what the Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, the Forest Service, and other proponents claim, there is considerable opposition to this proposed wilderness. These people appear to be fronting for the Wilderness Society which has already succeeded in locking up almost 10 percent of the total land in Idaho, this into 15 federally designated wilderness areas, and is after more. Enough already. Opposition is growing as people realize the threat to their freedom and their traditional way of life.
FWPW scholarship applications open
The 2017 Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness High School Scholarship Competition is underway. This annual essay contest is open to any high school senior in Bonner County, Sanders County, and Troy and Libby high schools in Lincoln County, Mont., plus home-schooled seniors from the same areas.
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I urge the Sandpoint City Council to revisit and correct their recent passing of the Greenprint, so that it excludes members of Bonner County that live outside Sandpoint city limits. Although we may have a Sandpoint ZIP code, we are not allowed to vote in Ccity elections; likewise, the Sandpoint City Council does not have authority over what occurs outside the city limits in Bonner County.
School showcases service learning
This spring, students at Forrest Bird Charter High School will be studying their core classes through an unusual approach: giving to others.
Records shed light on call for less transparency
COEUR d’ALENE — Rep. Vito Barbieri didn’t want to talk about his plan to change Idaho’s public records law to shield most state lawmakers’ communications from public disclosure.
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McDonnell, Fitzpatrick lead Bulldog golfers in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Led by strong early-season showings from Nina McDonnell and Damien Fitzpatrick, the Bulldog golf team teed it up for the first time this season on Monday at the Lewiston Invitational.
Gift your children with your plan
When you drive a car, do you keep your eyes always on the road ahead; or do you occasionally glance in the rear-view mirror and use your peripheral vision to check on what’s happening around you? Being a safe, aware driver includes seeing what’s behind you and around you too.
Billy Wesley Reed, 77
Billy Wesley Reed, 77, passed away in Sagle on Monday, March 13, 2017. A complete obituary, listing service day and time, will be published later in the Daily Bee for the retired meat cutter.
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This is in loving memory of Alice Krause.
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After reading that government representatives from North Korea want to come to New York for talks with some of our government officials I am thinking are we nuts or what. Why would we allow any government official from North
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Sunday, March 12
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SUNDAY, March 12
LPOSD superintendent makes case for 'yes'
By DAVID GUNTER
Repairs to close Blanchard bridge
BLANCHARD — The small bridge over Blanchard Creek on northeast end of Poirier Road will be closed on Monday for repairs, according to Bonner County Road and Bridge.
Man charged with sex crimes
SANDPOINT — A Dover man was arrested Tuesday on charges of rape and forcible penetration with a foreign object.
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Considering the state in which I live, I know this won’t do any good and I expect either nasty response letters and posts on the Bee’s blog, but here goes. With the latest on the Russian interference in our elections and President Donald
BUI suspect to enter plea
SANDPOINT — A Washington state man who collided with a tuber on the Pend Oreille River near Strong Island is scheduled to enter a plea later this month.
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A thank you to Dick Kramer for his article titled, “Facts & history on Scotchman Peaks” in the Bonner County Daily Bee (Feb. 5, 2017, page A5). It answered many questions for many people.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
'He should have never been out of jail'
By RYAN COLLINGWOOD
Budget, bills keeping state's legislators busy
As I write this on Friday evening, March 10, the Idaho Legislature has just completed its ninth week of this year’s legislative session. A total of 678 pieces of legislation have been prepared of which 482 have been introduced for consideration. Of those, 60 bills have passed both the Senate and the House and were sent to the governor who has signed 58 of them and is reviewing the other two. The Senate has passed another 69 bills that are awaiting action in the House and the House has passed 116 bills that are awaiting action in the Senate. This level of activity at this time of the session is a bit less than the same time of the session last year.
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BSCO announces Boat Idaho courses
SANDPOINT — The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office will be offering Boat Idaho courses for members of the public that want to learn about basic boating laws and safety.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Saturday, March 11
Legals March 11, 2017
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following taxing district will receive completed Declarations of Candidacy until 5:00 pm on March 17, 2017 for positions on its governing board. Said Declarations of Candidacy are available at the district office and at the Elections Office of the Bonner County Clerk which is located at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 124 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Those wishing to seek an elected position with the following taxing district should contact the taxing district office for appropriate petition and further information. Taxing District Election Date Declaration of Candidacy Filling Deadline Lakeland Joint School Dist. #272 May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 15506 N Washington St. Rathdrum, Idaho Lake Pend Oreille School Dist. #84 May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 901 Triangle Dr. Ponderay, ID 83852 West Bonner Co. School Dist. #83 May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 134 Main St. Priest River, ID 83856 Independent Highway District May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 78 McNearney Rd., Suite A Ponderay, ID 83852 Pend Oreille Hospital District May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 520 N. Third Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864 East Bonner Co. Free Library Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 1407 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Priest Lake Public Library Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 28769 Highway 57 Priest Lake, ID 83856 West Bonner Library Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 118 Main St. Priest River, ID 83856 Bayview Water and Sewer Dist. May 16,2017 March 17, 2017 16401 E. Emerson Bayview, ID 83803 Bottle Bay Rec Water & Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 P.O. Box 304 Sagle, ID 83860 Coolin Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 13837 E River Rd. Coolin, ID 83821 Ellisport Bay Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 Pend Oreille Shores Resort Hope, ID 83836 Granite Reeder Water & Sewer May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 799 Hagman Rd. Nordman, ID 83848 Laclede Water District May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 476 Riley Creek Park Dr. Laclede, ID 83841 Kalispell Bay Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 851 Kalispell Bay Rd. Nordman, ID 83848 Kootenai Ponderay Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 511 Whiskey Jack Rd. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Little Blacktail Ranch Water Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 PO Box 395 Careywood, ID 83809 Outlet Bay Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 149 Outlet Bay Rd. Priest Lake, ID 83856 Sagle Valley Water & Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 83 Meadowlark Dr. Sagle, ID 83860 Southside Water & Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 114 2nd Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Swan Shores Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 261 Swan Shores Dr. Sagle, ID 83860 West Bonner Water & Sewer Dist. May 16, 2017 March 17, 2017 215 N Washington Ave Oldtown, ID 83822 SNP LEGAL 4473 MAR 11, 2017
Ileene June (Plaster) Smith, 77,
Ileene June (Plaster) Smith, 77, passed away in her home on Sunday, March 5, 2017, with her husband and children by her side. She bravely fought cancer for over two years.
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Orville 'Doc' Jacob Dockter, 90
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great- grandfather and brother, Orville “Doc” Jacob Dockter, 90, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away March 8, 2017, at Pacifica Pinehurst. He was born Feb. 17, 1927, in Tuttle, N.D.; Doc was the son of Martin and Elizabeth (Rath) Dockter.
Swim instructor training offered
SANDPOINT — A swim instructor training class, open to anyone 15 year-old and up, will be offered in Sandpoint starting on March 17.
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SATURDAY, March 11
Change clocks, replace smoke alarm batteries
SANDPOINT — According to the National Fire Protection Agency, two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoke alarm.
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Sandpoint High students march in support of levy
SANDPOINT — The honks and hollers of support from those in passing cars energized Sandpoint High School students Friday as more than 40 teens marched in support of the Lake Pend Oreille School District's supplemental levy.
Region's water supply looking good
SANDPOINT — February precipitation was much higher than average in the Panhandle, but the region still manages to trail water supplies in the rest of the state, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Road limits expand to all county roads
SANDPOINT — Weight limits have been expanded to include all roads in the county. No early morning hauling is allowed on any Bonner County maintained road posted with weight limits.
Bokowy, Nielsen notch big wins at IES Championships
MOSCOW — Led by strong showings by Payton Bokowy, Jacob Ballard and Aiden Nielsen, the SWAC Sharks posted some of their best results ever last weekend at the Inland Empire Swimming Short Course Championships at the University of Idaho pool.
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CASA advocates are needed for local children
Child Protection Service petitions in Idaho are up 11 percent statewide and 19 percent in North Idaho from 2015 to 2016. The Bonner and Boundary CASA program needs more volunteer advocates to serve these child victims of abuse and neglect.
New trial date set in Beckford murder case
SANDPOINT — Barry Brandon Beckford is scheduled to go on trial this month for the murder of his wife in Washington state two decades ago.
Friday, March 10
Legals March 10, 2017
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NO. CV 2017-0048 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER PETER G. HOLZEMER and LOUISE E. BEACH, Plaintiffs v. HEIRS OF JOHN HOLZEMER and FLORENCE R. HOLZEMER, husband and wife, deceased; and any persons having an interest in the following real property ("Subject Property"): Lot 2, Block 6, Southmayd, McKinney and Wilson Addition to Sandpoint, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Book 1 of Plats, page 53, records of Bonner County, Idaho. Defendants TO: HEIRS OF JOHN HOLZEMER and FLORENCE R. HOLZEMER, husband and wife, deceased; and any persons having an interest in the claiming an interest in the property legally described in the caption. You have been sued by PETER G. HOLZEMER and LOUISE E. BEACH. the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Bonner County, Idaho, Case No. CV 2017-0048. The nature of the claim against you is quiet title to a one-half undivided interest in the Subject Property, and for partition of the real property by sale. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho 83814 and the telephone number of the court is (208) 265-1432 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff through its attorney William M. Berg, whose mailing address and telephone number are: BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, Chtd., 414 Church Street, Ste 203, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, (208) 263-4748. A copy of the Complaint and Summons can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the Plaintiffs' attorney. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 3 day of February, 2017. BONNER COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk SNP LEGAL 4418 FEB 17, 24, 2017 MAR 3, 10, 2017
POAC members feted with exhibit
For almost 40 years, Pend Oreille Arts Council has been the premier arts organization in Bonner County. Membership has steadily grown over the years, and now the population of talented artists has hit the century mark. Yes, over 100 local artists are now members of POAC and exhibiting their art at various locations around the area.
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Ten years ago, the supplemental levy run by LPOSD was just under $9 million and the staffing component was about $2 million, which is 22 percent. This year it’s $17million and the staffing component is just over $14 million, about 82 percent. During that same 10-year period, LPOSD lost 387 students. So: fewer students but outsized levy? This is not something that makes sense to fiscally responsible people.
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I grew up in this district, and currently have kids enrolled here. I suppose that makes me biased. It also gives me a ringside seat to see just how qualified, capable, committed, and compassionate the staff in our schools and in our district are.
Spring's on the way! Gardening classes on tap
Nasty, rough winters seem to have a way of eventually ending and the arrival of March has brought about the annual spring Home Horti-culture Work-shop Series by the Bonner County Garden-ers Assoc-iation.
This winter packing a big wallop
You're one persistent dude, Old Man Winter.
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I grew up in a family of educators. My mother was an elementary school teacher for nearly 40 years. My father was a school administrator who is now consulting for several school districts in North Idaho. If I were to identify their top priority (other than family) it would be education.
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If you’re only looking at economics, it makes more sense to vote for the levy than against it. The money we spend on our children’s education comes back to us in our communities more than any other dollars we spend.
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My husband and I moved to the Sandpoint area with the intention of protecting and conserving everything we fell in love with when we first visited Northern Idaho. It’s the perfect place for our retirement but also for others who have growing families.
S.T.E.P. gymnasts win titles in pair of meets
SANDPOINT — A host of local gymnasts represented Sandpoint with both class and skill, as the S.T.E.P. gymnastics team competed recently at a pair of meets in Idaho.
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As a transplant from rural Oregon, I’ve been intrigued by living in such different, yet close states. I have lived in Sandpoint for four years (after marrying a Sandpoint native) work remotely for a national company, am a home owner and do not have children.
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Every two years Chicken Little appears to cry “the sky is falling” if a supplemental levy isn’t passed. After observing this situation I can’t figure out what all the fuss is about. Reality says no supplemental levy will ever fail in this district. Here’s why:
Philip 'Phil' Evan Darley, 67
Philip “Phil” Evan Darley, 67, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at his home in Sagle, Idaho.
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The saturation of the Bee with letters to the editor about the LPOSD levy vote warrants a look at who’s doing the writing.
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I am voting “yes” on the supplemental levy on March 14. The faculty and staff of LPOSD do incredible work on a shoe-string budget. The kids can use extra counseling and the present counseling staff, fantastic as they are, can use the help. A modest increase in the budget would help deliver better educational product. It is more than acceptable.
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As a caring, hard-working, tax-paying, property-owning father who wants safety and stability for my children, I would be deeply concerned if the district were forced into double-shifting. While it saves a nice chunk of money as the district does not have to pay to maintain, heat, and oversee as many schools, it has major drawbacks. With already-inflated class sizes due to staffing cuts, in double-shifting districts, students are selected either for the early school day or the late school day. Students who are in the evening shift have to walk or ride home in the dark. Students in the morning shift have to walk or ride to school in the dark.
Wanted murder suspect dead
HAUSER — The ex-fiance and lone suspect in the death of a 37-year-old nursing student killed himself Thursday afternoon.
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FRIDAY, March 10
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I have in my possession a brittle , yellowed letter that my father wrote in 1915. In his 5-year-old hand, he asks his mom to vote yes for their school levy as “my school needs money.”
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Practical strategies for overcoming debt and achieving financial independence will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon on Monday, March 13.
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As a full-time working mother of three children, I’d like to voice my support for the March 14 levy. I want my children to go to schools with sports activities, manageable class sizes, and adequate supplies. The idea of my children being forced to attend school with larger class sizes due to staffing cuts appalls me. Idaho already has a smaller average class size than Washington state. It would be tragic if our classes were forced up into the 30s and 40s due to budget cuts which cause staffing cuts if this levy is not approved.
Human rights task force scholarship now available
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force is accepting applications for the Darby and Amber Campbell Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is available to seniors graduating from any Bonner County high school or home school.
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I am writing in support of the March 14 LPOSD supplemental levy. I have been a teacher in this school district for 24 years. The students at Sandpoint Middle School have continued to delight and amaze me. I have watched the school district teachers, school board members, finances, and superintendents improve with further education, transparency and accountability. Along with these efforts, student learning has become more rigorous.
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“As long as the government is preceived as working for the benefit of children the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation” ~ Adolph Hitler
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On behalf of my children, their peers, and their families I publicly thank every teacher, administrator, and employee of Lake Pend Oreille School District. I thank you for your passion for and commitment to education and the many hours you have invested in my children. I am the proud parent of two SHS graduates and both currently enrolled in college. Certainly, they are thriving and succeeding largely due to their education in LPOSD.
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As the vote nears, you may be wondering how you should vote on the upcoming Lake Pend Oreille instructional levy to replace the current expiring levy. There are numerous reasons why your “yes” vote is important for the vitality of our community, here are just a few:
Bill bolsters boat inspection funding
SANDPOINT — A bill to bolster Idaho’s defenses against dreaded zebra and quagga mussels sailed through the Senate on Thursday.
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Why should the homeowners pay the taxes to support our schools? Increase the sales tax so everyone shares the pain. Through hard work and the blessing of Yahweh I have been fortunate to buy my own house and some investment property. I’ve never had children and I have to pay thousands of dollars a year to pay for others’ children to get an education! Now how fair is that?
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Thomas Jefferson said that an educated citizenry is essential for our survival as a free people.
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Kevin Ford will be speaking at the River of Life Church this weekend.
Join district in continuing a tradition of excellence
Every time the board sets out to work on the budget we find ourselves trying to balance our upward trajectory in student achievement against the monetary request and impact on our local community. How far can the budget be scrubbed, trimmed and streamlined and still maintain the good work of the staff and students? It is a responsibility that we take seriously. Every time we go through this process the debate will eventually center on how close to that line we can come before we hit the tipping point and we adversely affect student achievement. On occasion we cross that line and need to build back with the next budget cycle. Our goal is to deliver the best education possible at the best price.
Contra dance set for Friday
The Parks and Recreation Department are again partnering with Emily Faulkner and Lost Horse Press to bring you contra dancing.
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There I was, a 20-something voting yes for school levies. What was I thinking? Let me tell you what I was thinking: schools, children, futures. Heck yeah, I am providing my support. I had hopes to be a parent one day with children attending school in this district (I had no plans to move from the area.)
Thomas Howard Buck, 78
Thomas Howard Buck, 78, passed away March 7, 2017.
'Once Upon a Mattress' offers rollicking fun
Hear Ye, Hear Ye — Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Once Upon a Mattress” is coming to Sandpoint.
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Supporting our schools means supporting our kids. When you go out to vote on March 14, what kind of message do you want to send to our kids? By voting yes, you will show them that you care about them and their education.
Ronald Earl Hunt, 67
Ronald Earl Hunt, 67, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
God speaks to us in a variety of ways
Living in Coeur d’Alene, he’s a frequent sight. In the summer he can be found clad only in a pair of shorts, no shoes no shirt, wandering the streets. Sometimes he can be seen sitting on a curb. Other times he’s standing or walking down the middle of Appleway Avenue being a danger to himself as well as those driving. Last week, he was at Seltice and Highway 41 in Post Falls.
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I moved to Sandpoint in 1982, and felt blessed to teach in a small, tightly knit, rural community with goals to make the schools the very best in the state, while still preserving the character and flavor of what made the community unique. The schools and activities were the absolute hub of this little town. Our rural schools provided an important connection and social gathering place to the stakeholders, like extended family. Since my first years here, I consistently have seen the district take solid steps forward to provide quality education and opportunity to students while retaining that unmistakable 7B pride and identity.
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Please look at the facts and vote yes on the upcoming Lake Pend Oreille School District supplemental levy on March 14. This levy will replace the expiring levy. It will fund all curricular, academic and athletic extracurricular activities, sound class sizes, secondary electives and technology. It also funds 1/3 of all district staff.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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If you are not a follower of social media, you may not be aware that there is a huge battle being waged in our community regarding the upcoming school levy, and the stakes are high.
Coon named chamber's top volunteer
At the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, volunteers are essential to the success of the organization.
SHS grad comes up to advocate for levy
SANDPOINT — Luke Mayville, Yale graduate, author and postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University, credits his success to the education and inspiration he received from his teachers growing up — from his early years at Sagle Elementary to his graduation from Sandpoint High School in 2003.
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The fighting over the supplemental levy caused me to do my own research. Read the LPOSD proposal and started attending meetings. Very disturbing watching teachers accuse community members of not caring about children and the board’s disrespectful tone towards audience participants. For specific questions, I made an appointment with Superintendent Shawn Woodward.
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I am the principal at Washington Elementary School. I have a long history with this school district as many do — started in the first grade at Washington Elementary School in 1959 and graduated from SHS in 1971. I have worked in this district twice during my career starting in the early 1990s. I left to make my way at the Idaho Division of Professional Technical Education in Boise and get my doctorate. When time came to move back to North Idaho, I sought out working at LPOSD because, after all my travels around the state working for the division, I knew that LPOSD was one of the best. I returned to LPOSD in 2009. This is the district of my choice because of the professionalism of the staff, the strength of the community, and the families that we serve with our schools.
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LPOSD needs your vote on March 14. Like most districts in Idaho, supplemental levies are necessary to maintain existing staff and programming. This levy funds one-third of all district staff, all academic and extracurricular activities, technology and all curricular materials, and professional development. It provides for teaching, learning and student wellness and it ensures appropriate class sizes and the opportunity for electives.
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In the three weeks before the LPOSD levy vote, Blue Sky Radio, our main Sandpoint radio station, changed its policy and decided not to allow levy discussions by talk show hosts or anyone calling in. On the Feb. 10 noon-hour talk show, three callers wanted to discuss the levy but were told on air that the station management does not allow it and does not want negative opinions to be expressed about the levy, and the call was ended. After the third call, the phone lines were shut down.
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For 17 consecutive years, the Sandpoint community has generously helped fund the extracurricular activities at Sandpoint High School, for which we are very thankful. This levy has presented innumerable opportunities for students. The supplemental levy funds 100 percent of the extracurricular activities. In the fall, your support goes to cross-country, football, soccer, and volleyball. In the winter, it goes to basketball and wrestling. In the spring, it goes to track, softball, baseball, tennis, golf, and lacrosse. Year round, your support goes to the band, cheerleaders, and dance team.
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When I moved to here 25 years ago, I asked a wise old friend why I should vote for an upcoming school levy. She said it is very simple — “healthy schools, healthy communities.” I really do believe it is that simple.
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First Presbyterian Church, of Sandpoint, invites Bonner County community to an Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings.
Thursday, March 9
Legals March 9, 2017
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1343 Fatbeam Fiber Optic Cable System Franchise AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANDPOINT, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEM FRANCHISE TO FATBEAM, LLC; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR A FRANCHISE FEE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECTION 1 provides for definitions; SECTIONS 2 through 11 provide for a non-exclusive franchise, enforcement and administration by the City, operation in streets and rights-of-way, system design and standards, customer service policies, compensation and financial provisions, reporting requirements, remedies and procedure for remedying violations, miscellaneous provisions, and transfer of ownership or control; and SECTION 12 provides for publication and an effective date. The full Ordinance is on file with the Sandpoint City Clerk and will be promptly provided during regular business hours to any citizen on personal request. Dated the 1st day of March, 2017. Maree Peck, City Clerk SNP LEGAL 4463 MAR 9, 2017
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While the proposed plant levy last year was, admittedly, ambitious—and to some avaricious—the supplemental levy (and this is something many people simply don’t understand) is routine upkeep, supplemental funding necessary to keep our schools open and, in doing so, maintain reasonable class sizes throughout the district. The financial impact incurred by each individual is, in comparison to the plant levy, nominal, particularly when juxtaposed to the detrimental effects its failure stands to have on students — the reason we have schools in the first place, lest anyone forgot.
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My family and I moved to Sandpoint in August of last year, and we attended our first SHS sporting event shortly thereafter. I remember that night so clearly because it was unlike any other high school sporting event I had been to.
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For at least the past 15 years, the district has been well run as proven by high marks on audits and the academic, sports, and life-skills success of their students. When our children were starting school here, the district was not well run. There were constant issues with district finances and curriculum. Since getting rid of that superintendent, the administration has worked hard to regain our trust … and they have.
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“Crimes Of The Educators “— sounds like a very enlightened read. Will have to purchase a copy. Which brings us to LPOSD and yet another levy (tax) on March 14. This is the second try at a massive money grab in seven months. But after all, it is for the children. Why is it that a private school can provide a far superior classical American education at far less the price of the government socialist indoctrination centers? With the number of pro levy signs it is apparent that the dog and pony show is in full swing and center stage … all courtesy of the snake oil salesman and his band of fraudulent pretenders. LPOSD is massively top heavy in administration and there is excessive wasteful spending in many areas. Research the districts records . The whole system is rigged to separate you from your money and your money is your private property.
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UI prez pays visit to area
SANDPOINT — University of Idaho president Chuck Staben said the most important thing is for qualified Idaho students to go on to postsecondary education.
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A lot of people in Lake Pend Oreille School District were unaware that there is a supplemental levy vote coming up on March 14 until they saw the “vote yes for schools” signs in the usual places. That is the way it seems the school district prefers it for levy elections.
Road limits still in effect in county
SANDPOINT — Weight limits remain in effect for some county roads. No early morning hauling is allowed on any Bonner County maintained road posted with weight limits.
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I have to ask, what kind of country do you want to live in? Do you choose freedom of speech or censorship?
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I am writing this letter to encourage you to vote yes on the upcoming levy for the Lake Pend Oreille School District.
Ileene June (Plaster) Smith, 77
Ileene June (Plaster) Smith, 77, passed away in her home on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
entertainment is making a splash - Dive right in
SANDPOINT — Theater makes a splash this week, with the hilarious musical comedy ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ opening Friday at the Panida. On Saturday, the Native Heritage Film Series hosts its final showing at the library and Sunday, there’s a special ‘thank you’ concert brought to us by the Friends of the Library in the library lobby.
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Coeur d’Alene proposes $16,000,000 levy for 11,000 students. LPOSD proposes $17,000,000 for 3641 students. Why?
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I am a mother of a recent Sandpoint High School graduate. My husband and I are grateful to the many amazing teachers in the school district who genuinely cared for and helped shape the path of our son’s future.
Thomas 'Tom' Howard Buck, 77
Thomas “Tom” Howard Buck, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Say yes to the renewal of the Lake Pend Oreille School District levy.
Pelon to perform at Sunday library concert
On Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m., the East Bonner County Library District and Sandpoint Friends of the Library will host a unique musical experience.
The Inside Edge - SARS hosts YSL speed event
n World Cup — Lindsey Vonn is happy. After a week which yielded two Silver medals in Super G and Downhill, she’s feeling good about next year’s Olympics in South Korea. Laurenne Ross likewise had a big week with 6th in Super G and 4th in downhill. Stacey Cook finished 6th and Jacqui Wiles 11th in downhill, showing the depth in the US squad.
School election bill being pushed
COEUR d’ALENE — Increasing participation in local elections may seem like an insurmountable challenge.
Education: The road to prosperity
Last week, the city co-hosted the first-ever Manufacturer’s Summit here in Sandpoint. Roughly 40 business leaders from the region gathered with a few elected officials and educators to identify challenges to business success. Most of these employers represented the technology industry.
Search signs to play volleyball next season at George Fox University
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint senior Laney Search, who excels both athletically and academically, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play volleyball next season at George Fox University in the Portland suburb of Newberg, Oregon.
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Wheeler touches base in Ponderay
PONDERAY — Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler made an appearance at Ponderay's City Council meeting Monday to "touch base" with council members, the mayor and city staff.
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This is a letter to every one of my former students, ages 18 and above living in the Lake Pend Oreille School District.
Competency hearing postponed
SANDPOINT — A hearing to consider the competency of a Blanchard man accused of trying to kill two Bonner County sheriff’s deputies was postponed on Wednesday so the state and the defense can pore over medical records, court records show.
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Don’t let the facts get in the way of a nicely contrived story. Questions that caused two combined LPOSD executive salaries ($250,000) unease.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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This is in regaurd to Angelo Lonzisero’s letter in the March 5 Daily Bee. In his letter he stated that 60 percent of Idaho’s budget goes toward education. If you go to dfm.idaho.gov, you will find this is a gross misrepresentation of the actual numbers.
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Will try and make this short. As I stated at the beginning of my previous letter, barring some surprising upset, I’m sure the levy will pass. My question however is for the publisher and editor of the Bee. How many times to we have to read the same thing with all the pro-levy letters? Isn’t there a policy that you don’t print form letters, etc.? It’s quite obvious that the majority of the pro letters as I state last time are merely slightly rearranged versions of a form letter, most of them ending with: “please join me in supporting ...”
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Once again, a supplemental levy, critical to the financial health of the LPOSD, is on the ballot on March 14.
Facts don't support approval of LPOSD levy
On Tuesday, March 14 the voters of the Lake Pend Oreille School District will once again be asked to support the continued operation of our school district through a supplemental levy for the next two years There is no debate that each and every resident of LPOSD desires a strong, effective and vibrant school system giving our children the best opportunity to be successful There should also be no debate the taxpayers deserve a school district which is efficient with the tax dollars given to support its operations.
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THURSDAY, March 9
Wednesday, March 8
'You can, if you will'
By ERIC PLUMMER
Legals March 8, 2017
Public Notice: The Board of County Commissioners is calling for letters of interest from persons interested in serving on the Sandpoint Airport Advisory Board. There are currently two positions available, each for a three (3) year term. Knowledge of airport issues would be beneficial. Please email letters of interest to jwebster@bonnercountyid.gov and jkaiser@bonnercountyid.gov OR send a letter of interest to: Bonner County Board of Commissioners, 1500 Highway 2, Ste. 308, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; fax your letter to 208-265-1460. Letters should be received no later than March 17, 2017. SNP LEGAL 4461 MAR 8, 2017
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A recent letter to the Bee regarding the school levy made reference to the author being an officer of VFW Post 2453 in Sandpoint.
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LPOSD’s supplemental levy request is being painted as a remedy for the lack of funding from the state of Idaho.
Come enjoy the conversation
Maritime adventures on wooden ships, especially on pirate ships, have always inspired the imaginations of seafarers and landlubbers alike.
Senior center launches pair of fundraisers
Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. is launching a “pot of copper and silver” contest as well as turkey/ham raffle.
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On “Face to Face”, the local Friday noontime talk show on KSPT 1400, Blue Sky Broadcasting, owner of the radio station, initiated a paradigm shift in freedom of speech for Bonner County. The radio show was prohibited from entertaining negative comments from the listenership regarding the upcoming LPOSD 84 school levy. Apparently, station management considers their view of the levy’s value to be the only tenable position for the county residents to consider.
How to evaluate a probiotic's potency
The gastrointestinal tract is host to countless bacteria, some estimate as many as 100 trillion microbes alone. These have a powerful impact on our health. As the benefits of probiotics are becoming more and more understood, the number of available products has also escalated.
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Have you noticed how those in favor of the education levy boast about being in favor of “education,” as if those of us who do not support the levy are against education? People with conservative or constitutional views are not against education; we are against the indoctrination that comes along with public education and being forced to pay for it. Education and indoctrination are not the same thing.
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I want to add my voice to those of other school levy supporters I have been reading in the Bee.
Property swap gets 2nd chance
PONDERAY — A proposed property swap rejected by council members in February was again a topic of conversation at Monday's meeting. This this time, however, it was approved.
Put the fun into your fitness
If I say the word “exercise” and all you can think of is work, sweat, stinky gyms, tiring, or just plain yuck, then have I got the solution for you.
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A recurring argument of supporters of the LPOSD supplemental levy is that it has passed for 17 years and therefore needs to pass again to prevent catastrophic consequences.
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WEDNESDAY, March 8
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Well, here we go again another levy, something for the property owners to pay for as if they aren’t already paying their fair share, and the state of Idaho sitting back and laughing, as it is their obligation to provide for every student in the state of Idaho a quality education. But as long as some of the districts pass levies costing millions and others can’t pass these levies, some of students get left behind. And the state can use the money they should be using for education for other projects (probably in southern Idaho.)
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Toddler celebrates birthday
Dustin Larry Mulanax recently celebrated his first birthday. The son of Chance and Keri Mulanax, he was born Nov. 9, 2015.
LPOSD levy letter deadline is today
Got something to say about the levy?
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Angels grant applications due
The Angels Over Sandpoint Grant applications for the spring cycle are due March 15.
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We have family members that teach in LPOSD. They love living and teaching here. Like the vast majority of teachers and staff, they want to contribute to making our children ready for productive lives when they graduate and begin lives on their own. They also do their best to make the experience fun and rewarding for the kids.
PR development raises questions
PRIEST RIVER — Not so fast, said Priest River Mayor Jim Martin at Monday’s City Council meeting. Questions about the proposed River View Ridge development will have to wait until its developer Fred LeClair gets further into the project development process, said Martin.
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Goding, Gardner announce engagement
Ralph and Beverly Goding, Sagle, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sammy Dawn Goding, to Matthew Christopher Gardner, son of David and Tamara Gardner of Sandpoint. Matthew Gardner is the grandson of Pastor Ken and Mavis Lawrence of River of Life Church, Sandpoint.
PT may be best option for carpal tunnel syndrome
“I had a nerve conduction test about four weeks ago and have been told today that I have carpal tunnel syndrome,” wrote a woman named Louise on a patient forum. “My doctor has referred me to a surgeon. Is there anyone out there who surgery has worked for?”
Voting for LPOSD levy is easy
I will be voting “yes” for the supplemental levy without hesitation because the levy is essential to the functioning of LPOSD, because there is no viable financing alternative available, and because faculty and staff have managed to create for students a warm and inviting culture. That culture will only improve with additional counselors. The operations of LPOSD should not be halted without an alternative model on standby.
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Tuesday, March 7
Legals March 7, 2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in the 3rd Floor BOCC Meeting Room, Suite 338 of the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, Idaho, to consider the following petition: File VS1866-16 - Vacation of Outlet Bay Right-of-Way -Paul Levernier, et al are petitioning to allow for vacation of right-of-way. This would have the effect of relocating the right-of-way slightly to the west, to match the actual location of the existing road as it has always existed. No physical development or modification of the land is proposed. The right-of-way is located in the Outlet Bay area on Lake Street, located in Section 5, Township 59 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian. The subject property is zoned RECREATION (REC). Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the public hearing should contact the Bonner County Planning Department at (208) 265-1458 at least 48 hours before the hearing. Written statements exceeding 1 standard letter-sized, single-spaced page must be submitted to the planning department no later than 5 days prior to the public hearing. Written statements longer than the 1 standard page will not be accepted at the public hearing. Comments can be sent to the Bonner County Planning Department at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; faxed to (208) 265-1463 or e-mailed to planning@bonnercountyid.gov. Additional information is available at the planning department. Staff reports are available at the planning department or may be viewed at www.bonnercountyid.gov 7 days prior to the scheduled hearing. SNP LEGAL 4458 MAR 7, 21, 2017
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TUESDAY, March 7
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Sandpoint is blessed with dedicated, caring, and inspiring teachers. I know from experience. Since graduating from SHS in 2003, three of my classmates have gone on to excel at some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, another started a technology company that was eventually acquired by Google, and two more are acclaimed authors. Countless others are serving this and other communities as entrepreneurs, professionals, and loving parents, working to make the world a better place.
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I strongly support the upcoming school levy because I believe it’s necessary in order to continue to provide quality education in Bonner County. The benefits of providing such educational opportunities are too numerous to list here.
Rec League and Kick Start soccer leagues forming
SANDPOINT — Registration is now underway for the spring season of Sandpoint Soccer Association Rec League and Kick Start Soccer.
Daniel Ike McEvers, 71
Daniel Ike McEvers, 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
House OKs invasive tag fee boost
SANDPOINT — A bill aimed at enhancing Idaho’s boat inspection program in the state’s ongoing effort to thwart the introduction of aquatic invasive species cleared the House of Representatives in a lopsided vote on Monday.
Weight limits in effect on roads
SANDPOINT — Weight limits are in effect for some county roads. No early morning hauling is allowed on any Bonner County maintained road posted with weight limits.
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President Donald Trump recently acknowledged that the national health care program is “more complicated” than it might seem. The same can be said for providing a school district to educate our children and youth. And because it is complicated in both positive and negative ways, it’s important we find healthy ways to critique the upcoming maintenance levy.
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Teen gets full ride to Vassar
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint High School senior Gabriel Burns was not only accepted to one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the nation, she was offered a full ride to attend Vassar College.
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Patricia Darlene Reed, 83
Patricia Darlene Reed, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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NIC announces dean's list
North Idaho College recently announced its Dean’s List for fall semester 2016. Students eligible for the NIC Dean’s List must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and obtain a grade point average of 3.75 or above.
The heart of science
SANDPOINT — For Northside Elementary sixth-graders, Dr. Frazier King rules when it comes to science.
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The upcoming levy goes far beyond schools and politics. This levy is an economic issue for our entire community.
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Lewd conduct case sees vigorous defense
SANDPOINT — Defense counsel for a Bonner County man facing lewd conduct and child sexual abuse charges is questioning the competency of the accuser, a developmentally delayed 13-year-old girl.
Chamber to host street revision program
SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome area residents and businesses to the monthly General Membership Luncheon, on Thursday, March 9. The luncheon will be held from noon-1 p.m., with registration starting at 11:45 a.m. at the Community Room of the Columbia Bank Building, 414 Church St., in Sandpoint.
Randolph 'Randy' Lee Bramblee, 56
Randolph “Randy” Lee Bramblee, 56, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at his home in Spirit Lake, Idaho.
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Math Counts winners named
A Sandpoint Middle School student claimed fourth-place at the recent North Idaho Chapter of Math Counts competition. The annual event was hosted by Idaho Society of Professional Engineers and North Idaho College on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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The LPOSD supplemental levy being voted on March 14 is crucial for funding 1/3 of all full-time staff, academic curriculum, extracurricular activities, and materials needed for a well-rounded and effective education for the young people in our community.
Monday, March 6
House passes out-of-state invasive species sticker hike
BOISE — Idaho’s House of Representatives voted in favor of hiking out-of-state aquatic invasive species sticker fees on Monday.
Sunday, March 5
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SUNDAY, March 5
Truck hearings announced for North Idaho
SANDPOINT — Public hearings will be held in the second week of March to take comment on applications allowing trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds on sections of U.S. 95, Idaho 1, U.S. 2, Idaho 41 and Idaho 54.
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Lois June (McGinnis, Redman) Hanson
Lois was born Dec. 17, 1923, in Kellogg, Idaho, the third of Joe and Ruth McGinnis’s six children. She passed away Feb. 25, 2017.
Athol post office readies for move to a larger facility
ATHOL — The old, diminutive U.S. Post Office on Highway 54 has long been a staple of the Athol community.
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LPOSD needs to live within its means; over 60 percent of Idaho’s budget goes to education with also lottery proceeds and additional federal funds. Idaho is mandated to fund education, and other school districts live within their income.
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I have the best job in the world. I’m a teacher. For 24 years, parents have entrusted me to teach, guide, and mentor their children. I’ve loved, cried, laughed and shared many wonderful moments with my students. I couldn’t do what I do without the support of our community. Our community has always been a giving one and has supported the levies for the past 17 years. It is time to continue to show your support by voting yes.
Weight limits are in effect in county
SANDPOINT — Weight limits are in effect for some county roads. No early morning hauling is allowed on any Bonner County maintained road posted with weight limits.
Bringing equality to Idaho's rural schools
COEUR d’ALENE — One of the first things Judi Sharrett wondered when she began working in Idaho schools is why there were no services connecting rural schools with specialized professionals.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Principal: Accountability higher than ever in schools
SANDPOINT — If you want a good idea of how far local schools have come over the past several decades, ask someone who grew up attending them. Better yet, ask an individual who has worked in them, as well.
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The Lake Pend Oreille School District is committed to the success of each child. As an instructional coach for the district, I find this statement true at every school and in every classroom. As a parent who knows the importance of a good education, I feel fortunate that my son will attend school in a small community where people care about the education of its youth.
Advisory committee sets March meeting, agenda
The Idaho Forest Practices Act Advisory Committee will meet in person on Thursday, March 23, at the Associated Logging Contractors office, 10589 S. Highway 95, Coeur d’Alene, and by video conference from the Idaho Department of Lands’ Garnet West conference room, 300 N. Sixth, Boise. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific time.
Enter your big game on records list
The Boone and Crockett Club, the Pope and Young Club, and the Longhunter Society each maintain lists of “record”-sized specimens of big game animals from across all of North America. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game maintains a record list of big game animals from Idaho.
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Absentee levy voting underway
SANDPOINT — The Bonner County clerk’s elections office is open for in-person absentee voting in advance of March 14’s levy elections.
Of milkweed and butterflies
Few species spark people’s wonder and passion like the monarch butterfly. With its fiery-orange and black pattern and large wingspan, the monarch is among the most recognized of insects in North America. Its life cycle is a complex marvel involving a lengthy migration completed “relay-style” by several generations in a single year. During their summer wanderings, female monarchs lay their eggs on the leaves of milkweeds — the sole food source for their striking yellow, white, and black-striped caterpillars. Milkweeds are the essential links of the chain that connect monarch breeding populations across North America.
Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene hosting LEAP workshops
Over 1,500 Idaho loggers have taken the University of Idaho Extension program on forest ecology, silviculture, and water quality, titled Logger Education to Advance Professionalism or “LEAP”. LEAP Update is an annual opportunity for LEAP graduates to build on that professional development in forestry.
An improved government is up to all of us
“Civility is about more than just politeness, although politeness is a necessary first step. It is about disagreeing without disrespect, seeking common ground as a starting point for dialogue about differences, listening past one’s preconceptions, and teaching others to do the same. Civility is the hard work of staying present even with those with whom we have deep-rooted and fierce disagreements. It is political in the sense that it is a necessary prerequisite for civic action. But it is political, too, in the sense that it is about negotiating interpersonal power such that everyone’s voice is heard, and nobody’s is ignored.”
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Saturday, March 4
Legals March 4, 2017
Legal Notice The Board of Bonner County Commissioners is calling for letters of interest from persons interested in serving on the Waterways Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the Board regarding waterways and parks and recreation facilities and activities. The Committee will make recommendations to the County Commissioners regarding waterways issues. There is one (1) seat available for the Advisory Board. The Board of Commissioners is looking for residents from Bonner County; preferably from the Garfield Bay peninsula area and secondly an at-large resident will be considered. The term of commitment will be for three (3) years. The committee meets once a month on the third (3rd) Thursday at the Bonner County Administration Building. Please send a letter of interest to: Board of Bonner County Commissioners, 1500 Highway 2, Suite 308, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or e-mail letter to sklatt@bonnercountyid.gov or dsmith@bonnercountyid.gov. Letters of interest should be received no later from 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 24, 2017. If additional information is requested regarding the Waterways Advisory Board you may contact Steve Klatt at 208-255-5681 or one of the Bonner County Commissioners at 208-265-1438. SNP LEGAL 4452 MAR 4, 2017
Only to educate, not to promote
By KEITH COUSINS
Chorale, orchestra are set to begin rehearsals
Pend Oreille Chorale and String Orchestra practices will commence soon in preparation for their upcoming spring concerts on June 15-16 at First Lutheran Church in Sandpoint.
Renaissance fair meeting planned
SANDPOINT — Hear ye, hear ye, you are invited to attend the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire Planning meeting next week.
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When our family moved to Sandpoint in 2012, we quickly realized that our new home boasted a unique culture centered on community. We have had the pleasure to immerse ourselves into the culture of Bonner Country and Sandpoint, which has proven very rewarding for us and our children. We have seen a culture which values diversity and encourages independence, while respecting each other’s differences in thought. We have seen a culture of support. A culture that supports each other, charitable organizations and schools. We have seen a culture of trust. Trust that working together for the betterment of this community is the best way.
'Novel' fundraiser aids library transformation
As promised, today’s column will announce the upcoming event, A Novel Night – A Rotary Gala Benefiting the Library Transformation. The Rotary Club of Sandpoint has selected the East Bonner County Library District to be the recipient of the proceeds of their 2017 fundraising event. In line with their focus on literacy and teens, the club will sponsor the Teen Lounge in the expanded Sandpoint Library.
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Students celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday
Synchronized swimming classes offered at SWAC
SANDPOINT — If you like dancing, gymnastics and swimming, then Sandpoint West Athletic Club has some exciting news.
Former Bulldog has best game of season for Griz
MISSOULA, Mont. — Freshman Madi Schoening scored 19 points and Montana played its most complete game of the season, running away from Weber State for a 71-46 win at Dahlberg Arena, its third straight victory at home.
Lyle M. Campbell, 95
Lyle M. Campbell, 95, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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My family is truly a LPOSD success story. My wife and I raised three children and they all attended LPOSD schools from K-12. Our school district did a remarkable job in preparing my children for life beyond high school and college. All three thrived in LPOSD. They did well in the classroom, applied to some of the countries most selective colleges, competed with large national applicants pools, and were admitted. They were not only admitted but earned incredibly generous academic scholarships, without which they could never attend such prestigious and expensive schools. Kids from a small rural district in Sandpoint can compete and succeed against kids from any school district in the country; we did it.
Man says he was misled by attorney
SANDPOINT — Accounts clashed Friday about legal advice that was dispensed regarding a plea agreement intended to resolve criminal cases in the murder of Christopher Elliott West in 2005.
Firefighters prep for stair climb
SANDPOINT — It is 69 floors and 1,356 steps to the Columbia Center's observation deck overlooking the city of Seattle — that is a lot of stairs even for someone not wearing 65-70 pounds of gear.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Jeffres, Banks earn North Star League honors
CLARK FORK — One was a massive senior dominating down low, the other a skinny freshman doing damage from long range, and the inside-out, one-two punch of Clark Fork’s Spencer Jeffres and Kobe Banks was recognized with selection on the All-North Star League Boys Basketball Team, as voted on recently by the league’s coaches.
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SATURDAY, March 4
Friday, March 3
Legals March 3, 2017
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NO. CV 2017-0048 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER PETER G. HOLZEMER and LOUISE E. BEACH, Plaintiffs v. HEIRS OF JOHN HOLZEMER and FLORENCE R. HOLZEMER, husband and wife, deceased; and any persons having an interest in the following real property ("Subject Property"): Lot 2, Block 6, Southmayd, McKinney and Wilson Addition to Sandpoint, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Book 1 of Plats, page 53, records of Bonner County, Idaho. Defendants TO: HEIRS OF JOHN HOLZEMER and FLORENCE R. HOLZEMER, husband and wife, deceased; and any persons having an interest in the claiming an interest in the property legally described in the caption. You have been sued by PETER G. HOLZEMER and LOUISE E. BEACH. the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Bonner County, Idaho, Case No. CV 2017-0048. The nature of the claim against you is quiet title to a one-half undivided interest in the Subject Property, and for partition of the real property by sale. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho 83814 and the telephone number of the court is (208) 265-1432 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff through its attorney William M. Berg, whose mailing address and telephone number are: BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, Chtd., 414 Church Street, Ste 203, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, (208) 263-4748. A copy of the Complaint and Summons can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the Plaintiffs' attorney. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 3 day of February, 2017. BONNER COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk SNP LEGAL 4418 FEB 17, 24, 2017 MAR 3, 10, 2017
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The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supports the renewal of the Lake Pend Oreille School District Levy. A ‘yes’ vote on March 14 will replace the current levy and help the school district maintain our academic programs, technology, and extracurricular activities.
Sagle man arrested on rape charges
SANDPOINT — A Sagle man was arrested last month on outstanding warrants for three counts of second-degree rape of a child in Washington state.
CAL scholarship applications are now available
The Community Assistance League is now offering scholarships to graduating seniors of any Bonner County high school, including home-school, who intends to pursue a higher education at an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Scholarship applications are available online at calsandpoint.org. They can also be downloaded now, and filled out online by going to https://sites.google.com/a/lposd.org/shs/home. Further instructions can be obtained from the SHS Counseling-Career Center.
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After much snow, cold, and trips on a road with giant potholes, we attended the POAC event on Feb. 23 at the Panida Theater. The program was Rob Verdi’s Take 5.
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Pastor Andy Kennaly and the First Presbyterian Church congregation of Sandpoint invite everyone to attend a series of Tuesday evening Lenten services in its century-old sanctuary.
Monthly book sale set for Saturday
SANDPOINT — The snow is still on the ground but the promise of spring is in the air (on sunny days, anyway.)
KRFY announces fundraiser event
SANDPOINT — Join Sandpoint’s community radio station, 88.5 KRFY, later this month for its annual fundraiser with Idaho Pour Authority.
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What does it say when a community supports their schools? It tells us that the children of the Hope, Clark Fork, Northside, Kootenai, Sandpoint, Sagle and Southside areas are important to those communities. We are all fortunate to live in an area that has so many small local schools. They make up the core of each community.
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Rhinestones & Royalty boosts scholarship program
Bonner County Rodeo and Fair Royalty invite the public to attend the second Rhinestones & Royalty event. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 11 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds.
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FRIDAY, March 3
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Paul A. Smith’s contribution to the Daily Bee’s Feb. 25 issue describes the century and a quarter old constitutional view of the importance of intellectual education to our governmental system. It is as true today, not only for good government but also for economic, social, and cultural success in an ever more competitive world.
Bill would cut access to lawmaker communications
By MAUREEN DOLAN
Sandpoint Title honored as top business
SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is honoring Sandpoint Title Insurance as its February Business of the Month.
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I am a retired single woman. I own my own home in Sandpoint and pay property taxes. I don’t directly use any of the public schools. But indirectly, the services provided by our schools have huge impacts on my quality of life. Some of those students will become doctors, teachers, ambulance and snow plow drivers, legislators, CEOs, presidents or the person making change for your $20 bill.
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The levy election on March 14 supports learning in LPOSD in many ways. The Bee has run many stories of successful students, both current and past graduates, as well as narratives about the vast opportunities provided by the district.
Let your joy be found in God
You may ask how we can talk about the joy of living with the economic, political, and social struggles going on in our country right now.
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Barely six months have passed since LPOSD ran a $55 million plant facilities levy, and then immediately geared up for the supplemental levy vote this March.
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It has been many years since I started my education at the Grouse Creek School during World War II. The biggest concern I had back then was if I could get back on my horse if I fell off on the way home.
North Idaho regional spelling bee participants are announced
A total of 47 fourth- through eighth-graders from the five northern counties of Idaho will participate in the 12th annual North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee Saturday, March 18, at North Idaho College. The winner will receive an all expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee the end of May.
The nature of God explored at Lifetree Café
Exclusive footage from the Lionsgate movie “The Shack”, releasing on March 3, will be shown at Lifetree Café at noon on Monday, March 6. The footage will be used to spark a conversation about the characteristics of God.
SMS students telling tales
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Searches executed in murder probe
SANDPOINT — Search warrants have reportedly been executed in two northern Idaho locations in connection with the murder of Travis Jay “T.J.” Gillett in Montana.
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Please vote yes on the Lake Pend Oreille School District supplemental levy. I am a parent of three teenagers. All three have attended LPOSD schools since kindergarten. They have received a great education and wonderful opportunities. They have had amazing teachers who have been able to give them extra attention, reteach them when needed, and challenge them beyond the standards.
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
No clear answer on BID future
SANDPOINT — Out of 471 surveys distributed to those within the city's Business Improvement District, only 144 were completed and returned in the allotted time frame.
Thursday, March 2
Legals March 2, 2017
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in Bonner County, Idaho on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at each of the polling places noted below and that on said Election day the polls will be open continuously from 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. and that each place is handicapped accessible. This election will be conducted on behalf of the following taxing districts: Lake Pend Oreille School District #84 will be placing before the voters a Supplemental Maintenance and Operations Levy proposition. The polling places for said election are as follows: Airport, Algoma, Baldy, Careywood, Clark Fork, Cocolalla, Colburn, Dover, Gamlin Lake, Grouse Creek, Hope, Humbird, Kelso, Kootenai, Lakeview, Oden, Sagle, Sandpoint, Selle, Southside, Washington, Westmond and Wrenco Precincts. West Bonner County School District #83 will be placing before the voters a Supplemental Levy proposition. The polling places for said election are as follows: Blue Lake, East Priest River, Edgemere, Laclede, Lamb Creek, Oldtown, Priest Lake, Priest River West City, Spirit Valley and West Priest River Bench Precincts. Lakeland Joint School District #272 will be placing before the voters a Supplemental Maintenance and Operations Levy Election as well as a School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy Election. The polling places for said election are as follows: Edgemere and Kelso Precincts. Please note that the Polling Place has changed for the Cocolalla and Southside Precincts. The location for all precincts in the above legal notice are as follows: Airport Bonner County Extension Office 4205 North Boyer Rd, Sandpoint Algoma Sagle Fire District Station 2689 Gun Club Road, Sagle Baldy First Christian Church of Sandpoint 201 N Division Ave, Sandpoint Blue Lake Blue Lake Community Hall 9518 Eastside Rd, Priest River Careywood Careywood Fire Station 456055 Hwy 95, Careywood Clark Fork Clark Fork City Hall 110 E Third Street, Clark Fork Cocolalla LDS Westmond Ward 331 Westmond Rd, Sagle Colburn Northside Fire Station #4 64 Samuels Road, @ Hwy 95 Dover Dover City Hall 699 Lakeshore Ave, Dover East Priest River Priest River City Hall 552 High St, Priest River Edgemere Edgemere Grange Hall 3273 Bandy Rd, Priest River Gamlin Lake Garfield Bay Sewer Dist. Office 1585 Garfield Bay Cutoff Rd, Sagle Grouse Creek Northside Christian Fellowship 4400 Colburn Culver Rd, Sandpoint Hope Hope Memorial Community Center 415 Wellington Place, Hope Humbird Sandpoint United Methodist Church 711 Main Street, Sandpoint Kelso Careywood Fire Station 456055 Hwy 95, Careywood Kootenai Cedar Hills Church 227 McGhee Rd, Sandpoint Laclede Laclede Community Hall 24 Moore Loop, Laclede Lakeview Clark Fork Public Library 601 Main Street, Clark Fork Lamb Creek Priest Lake Elementary School 27732 Highway 57, Priest Lake Oden Oden Community Hall 143 Sunnyside Road, Sandpoint Oldtown Oldtown Rotary Park Visitor Center 68 Old Diamond Mill Rd, Oldtown Priest Lake Coolin Civic Organization 5361 Dickensheet Rd, Coolin Priest River W City VFW Hall (Post 2909) 113 Larch St, Priest River Sagle Sagle Senior Center 650 Monarch Road, Sagle Sandpoint Sandpoint Community Hall 204 South First Ave, Sandpoint Selle Northside Christian Fellowship 4400 Colburn Culver Road, Sandpoint Southside LDS Westmond Ward 331 Westmond Rd, Sagle Spirit Valley Blanchard Grange 36 Mason Rd, Blanchard Washington First Lutheran Church 526 S. Olive Ave, Sandpoint Westmond Cocolalla Bible Camp 209 Cocolalla Loop Rd, Cocolalla W Priest Rvr Bench VFW Hall (Post 2909) 113 Larch St, Priest River Wrenco Westside Fire Station 15 Helen Thompson Rd, Sandpoint Absentee Voting Bonner County Admin Bldg 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 124, Sandpoint (In person Absentee Voting available at the Elections Office in the County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Suite 124, Sandpoint, Idaho Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM until March 10, 2017.) LEGAL 4441 MAR 2, 2017
Betty Lou Miller, 82
Betty Lou Miller, 82, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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I’ve been around the world, and back again. I’ve taught in the Talas mountains of the Kyrgyz Republic, and I’ve taught on the poverty stricken reservation in Browning, Mont. I’ve had opportunities to travel the world, to advance my education, and to move to a higher paying state. But the best decision I’ve ever made? Accepting a teaching position within the Lake Pend Oreille School District — coming home.
CAL grant applications available
Applications for the Community Assistance League 2017 grants program are now available. Applications can be found at the following locations:
SAR accepting grant applications
Selkirk Association of Realtors is now accepting grant applications for grant awards to be given in June. Applications for funding this year must be received at the association office by April 10.
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Dr. Paul Smith raises interesting questions in his “My Turn” opinion, “Levy unclear on how it will help children learn.”
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Con-con a dud-dud, Senate decides
BOISE — Well, that was a resounding no.
Dale A. Lee, 100
Dale A. Lee, 100, of Nampa formerly of Sandpoint, Idaho, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in a Meridian care facility.
Teacher's sex battery hearing is postponed
SANDPOINT — A preliminary hearing was postponed Wednesday in the case of a former Lake Pend Oreille School District teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student.
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Schools are, in part, funded by people who have no children and those people see schools as an investment in the future. If the product the schools turn out cannot repay the investment then we, as a society, are supporting a failing business.
The Inside Edge - Locals hold their own at Smokin' Aces Slopestyle
n World Cup — Mikaela Shiffrin added another discipline to her World Cup win list, taking Gold at Crans Montana, Switzerland. She was 7th in the Super G, then crushed the field in Slalom. With four technical races left before Alpine Finals, she holds a 298 point lead in the overall standings, is first in Slalom and second in Giant Slalom.
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'Operational' levies critical to Idaho schools
On March 14, an instructional levy to support the Lake Pend Oreille School District and our community will be on the ballot. It is our hope that community members will make an informed decision at the polls.
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I once again ask the community members to be careful of believing everything you read but rather reach out to the LPOSD school district to clarify misinformation.
Man is unhurt in train-vehicle crash
SANDPOINT — A Washington state man escaped injury Wednesday afternoon after the semi-truck he was driving was struck by a southbound train.
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Imagine you’re building a house. You really need this house. You have a responsibility to build it, even a legal mandate to build it. You go to the bank for financing. The bank says, “Well, we can fund a basement, the ground floor, and some of the walls.” The rest is up to you.
March roars into town with an abundance of fun
SANDPOINT — March came in like a lion and left us with a dusting of new snow and a ton of great events to enjoy.
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Thirty-three years ago, my husband Jim and I relocated our family to Sandpoint, Idaho, wishing for a quality life. We often spoke of our town as being “a slice of heaven.” Fresh air, clean water, mountains, lakes, rivers and an admirable school system. The perfect place to raise our family.
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Our children are our greatest asset. Let us protect their future, as well as that of our community and nation by providing them with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing environment.
Mancuso gets life for fatal stabbing
SANDPOINT — A Nampa murder suspect who gave authorities the slip in Bonner County last year was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison, according to a news report published by the Idaho Press-Tribune.
Week honors public education
SANDPOINT — It's time to celebrate the community's public schools.
Lifetime focus remains at 87: birds, bees, and nature's gifts
Another year — another birthday: Isn’t it strange how that happens? With Number 87 on the docket for March 5, I’m going to put on my Thoreau hat and talk about some of the gains and losses in my personal environment and that of the world.
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THURSDAY, March 2
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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The Daily Bee has been running a series of front page articles on different LPOSD-related topics.
Fred Ludwig Thompson Sr., 64
Longtime Boundary County resident, Fred Ludwig Thompson Sr., 64, passed away on Nov. 3, 2016, in Helena, Mont., after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.
Wednesday, March 1
Legals March 1, 2017
ORDINANCE NO. ZONE CHANGE, ZC359-16 On February 15, 2017, the Bonner County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to rezone the below described property from Rural-5 to Resort Commercial. This action was taken per Idaho State Code and the Bonner County Revised Statutes. The entire ordinance is available Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Bonner County Planning located at 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864. THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED The Official Zoning Map of Bonner County, Idaho is hereby amended by the reclassification of the following described lands from Rural 5 to Resort Commercial: A parcel of land, identified on the Bonner County parcel maps as RP59N04W153601A, 4974 Dickensheet Rd, lying in the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 15, Township 59 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Idaho. More particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the North line of said Section 15 and the East right-of way of Dickensheet road, said point lies South 89°18'1" East, 970.33 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 15; thence along the East right-of-way of Dickensheet Road the following three (3) described courses: l) South 01°24'53" East, 586.32 feet, 2) North 88°35'07" East, 10.00 feet, 3) South 01°24'53" East, 129.51 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along the East right-of-way of Dickensheet Road the following three (3) described courses: 1} South 01°24"53" East, 70.49 feet, 2) South 88°35'07",West 10.00 feet, 3) South 01°24'53"East 1833.84 feet to the East-West centerline of said Section 15; thence leaving said right-of-way South 89°15'20" East, 632.99 feet along said East·West centerline to the Westerly right-of-way of County Road No. 39; thence along said latter West right·of-way the following six (6) described courses: 1) 173.83 feet along a right hand curve having a radius of 1629.82 feet and whose chord bears North 10°56'10" West, 173.75 feet, 2) North 07°52'50" West, 430.06 feet, 3) 123.20 feet along a right hand curve having a radius of 1112.42 feet and whose chord bears North 04°42,29" West, 123.14 feet, 4) North 01°32'06" West, 193.63 feet, 5) 340.94 feet along a left hand curve having a radius of 1400.32 feet and whose chord bears North 08°J0'3" West, 340.09 feet, 6) North 15°29'06" West, 64.89 feet to the East-West centerline of the Northwest quarter of said Section 15; thence along said East-West centerline North 89°16'45", West 170.40 feet to the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence North 00°45'54'' East, 536.21 feet along the East line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter to the Westerly right-of-way of above-mentioned County Road No. 39; thence North 15°27'20" West, 66.85 feet along said right-of-way; thence leaving said right-of-way South 89°35'07" West, 314.06 feet to the true POINT OF BEGINNING. SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval and publication in one (1) issue of the Bonner County Daily Bee Newspaper, and upon the entry of the above described zoning reclassification upon the Official Zoning Map or a Supplemental Zoning Map in accordance with the provisions set forth at Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Bonner County Revised Code. Regularly considered, passed and approved as an ordinance of Bonner County, Idaho, done this 15th day of February, 2017, upon the following roll call vote: Chairman Glen Bailey: ___ Commissioner Jeff Connolly:_ Commissioner Dan McDonald: SNP LEGAL 4440 MAR 1, 2017
Elijah Richardson, 36
Elijah Richardson, 36, beloved son of John and Pamela Martling, unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
School funding plan pleases area educators
Local school officials are happy with the Idaho Legislature’s proposed a $100 million funding increase to the state’s public schools budget, which includes $62 million to fund the third year of the career ladder for teachers.
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Security is ramped up for Lincoln Day dinner in Cd'A
COEUR d’ALENE — Concerns of violent protests have the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee ramping up security at its annual Lincoln Day dinner.
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Just how many people are employed at the Lake Pend Oreille School District?
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
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Last year, my husband and I moved to Sandpoint. Before making this decision, we spent a great deal of time researching not only the community but also Lake Pend Oreille School District to make sure it was a place we would want our children to go to school. In addition, my husband and I are both educators, so we wanted to find a community that placed high value on supporting students — through academics, extracurricular opportunities, and specialized programs to support students with special needs.
Family's injuries at Hermit's Hollow prompt lawsuit
SANDPOINT — A Washington state couple is seeking damages from Schweitzer Mountain Resort for injuries a woman sustained on its tubing course.
The advantages of intermittent fasting
As the days become sunnier and warmer, I notice the extra weight I gained while in hibernation over the winter. When I’m up on the hill skiing, I’m all bundled up and the little extra gets me down a run a bit faster. But as the snow melts, I feel motivated to let some of this go.
Vote no, send a message over inflated LPOSD levy
I read with interest the letter by SHS principal Tom Albertson (although he doesn’t identify himself by his job title) who fears that age diversity in the community will suffer if the upcoming levy is not approved; that families will move away because they will no longer have quality education thus depriving us of the K-12 demographic and we’d instead become a recreational playground.
Paul Rechnitzer, 98
Paul Rechnitzer, 98, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Murder suspect pleads guilty to reduced charge
SANDPOINT — A Bonner County woman accused of bludgeoning her boyfriend to death last fall pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter.
Pancakes for the Panida event today
SANDPOINT — It’s “Pancakes for the Panida” today from 7 a.m.-8:15 a.m. at the Tango Cafe, 414 Church St. Proceeds benefit the Panida Theater. All are invited to attend.
Competency contested
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Woolnough takes part in Parkinson's panel
As an advocate for those living with Parkinson’s disease, A.C. Woolnough recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the Parkinson’s Research Program, formerly known as they Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson’s Research Program, sponsored by the Department of Defense.
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Unless last August’s building levy failure has poisoned the well, I’m sure this levy will pass.
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Thank you to the community for the tremendous support to our educational system.
Johnson, Stockton nab All-IEL hoop honors
SANDPOINT — Junior Robbie Johnson and sophomore Alex Stockton were bright spots for the Bulldog boys basketball team this season, and their solid play was recognized with spots on the 4A All-Inland Empire League Boys Basketball Team, as voted on recently by the league’s coaches.
Students engage in speech meet
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Christian School seventh-graders Olivia Dyk and Emily McLeod had the audience laughing as monkey and alligator puppets portrayed the animals of Noah's Ark.
Phones are breeding grounds for bacteria
“I can’t believe I have another ear infection!” Angie said recently. “It’s the third one I’ve had this winter. And, don’t tell me I don’t wash my hands enough, I wash them so often they’re as dry as the desert.”
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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.
Pend Oreille Surgery Center hosts technique lab
A recent technique lab at Pend Oreille Surgery Center gave local medical crews hands-on practice with a new minimally invasive procedure that targets debilitating arthritis of the knee and shoulder.
Farmin posts perfect score in Spokesman Trap Shoot
SAGLE — Tim Farmin blasted 25 of 25 clay pigeons to lead the Sandpoint Gun Club to a team score of 95 on Sunday during the Spokesman Review Shoot in Sagle.
Truman Mitchell Bennett, 79
Truman Mitchell Bennett, 79, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Schweitzer extends season to April 16
SANDPOINT — Schweitzer Mountain Resort is closing out the month of February on a powder note with 24 inches of snowfall on the last two days of the month.
