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THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 2012

Wild Card/Thursday -- 9.6.12 

Okay, I know I was gone for two weeks as the fall election campaigns were nearing. Did someone call off the local ones? I haven't heard a peep from anyone this week. Is Dan English still trying to break through the bright-red stonewall in Legislative…

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Then She Said, "Hi, Paul" 

On his Slice blog, Paul Turner writes of a chance encounter: "I was walking over to Thai on 1st for a long-planned lunch with a friend. A woman on a bike waved at me. Thoughtfully realizing I might not recognize her because of her helmet…

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PM Scanner Traffic -- 9.6.12

5:17 p.m. Worley firefighters handling 2-acre blaze off Stringham request "big pot of spaghetti" for meal once they get back to station tonight. 4:59 p.m. Wanted man in red-white&blue bandana & full leathers is riding Harley Davidson along Lake Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive. 4:55 p.m.…

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PM Headlines -- 9.6.12

Erica Neff, public information officer at Kootenai Electric Cooperative talked about the brazen thieves that are stealing copper ground wires from utility poles along Huetter Road in Hayden on Thursday. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Former Idaho senator Boatright dies/SR Parasite blamed for killing fish in…

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Idahoans Against Insurance Exchange 15 

Blogger Dennis Mansfield posts: I just had a Press Release show up in the in-basket of my MacBook Pro, earlier today. Not unusual. I receive many such releases. This one, though, was different. It had a quality of content in it not often seen in…

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Luna Wants 5% More For Schools 

Idaho state schools Superintendent Tom Luna released his budget request today for the state's schools for next year, calling for a 5.1 percent, $64 million increase in state funding. Luna said he met with stakeholder groups over the summer, including the Idaho School Boards Association,…

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Bay Views: It Started At Ruby Ridge 

On the anniversary of the Ruby Ridge sage, Herb Huseland wrote an off-the-grid opinion re: loners like Randy Weaver & his family: It all started with disillusioned Viet Nam Veterans and other drop outs. The 1970's saw a huge movement toward, “back to the land.”…

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North Idaho Blog Rdp -- 9.6.12

"Two weeks ago," posts KEA Blog, "(Kootenai Environmental Alliance) held a Volunteer Lake Monitors kayaking trip. The morning was beautiful and calm, perfect for enjoying the beauty of CdA Lake and Spokane River. The 9 volunteers and KEA geared up and launched out in boats…

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Humane Society Goofs Up Perfection 

We dare you. Look at the face of Idaho’s most famous black bear cub, rescued from a wildfire near Salmon Aug. 26. Just try not to let out an “Awww.” Now, we double dare you. Look into his eyes and see a Bernard. You couldn’t…

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Dog Plus Priest Lake = Contest 10 

At As the Lake Churns blog, blogmistress Pecky Cox is running a contest to see which dog+Priest Lake shot is best. You can find all the photo entries here. The two finalists are above. Question: Which photo do you like better?

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News Quiz Offers WSU Tickets

Hey football fans: This week's News Quiz at The Spokesman-Review is sending a random winner and three guests to WSU's homecoming game against Colorado on Sept. 22. The prize includes a parking pass. Simply enter, and you're eligible to win Friday's drawing. Good luck! Take…

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Bakers: Quilting For Those In Need 

It all started with Cynthia Baker’s passion for embroidery. Her husband, Topper, bought her a small embroidery machine. Overwhelmed with caring for her aging mother-in-law, Baker found respite and escape. “I embroidered everything in the house,” she said. “Towels, pillowcases ….” She even embroidered her…

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Vets Honor VA Hospital Ambassador 

Five days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ted Siekerman, 82, can be found at the Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center. From his post at the ambassador desk in the lobby, the Medical Lake resident welcomes visitors, helping them find their way around…

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Christa: Expenses Frustrate Volunteer 18 

Christa Hazel: I’m frustrated as a parent volunteer. I just reviewed my school’s PTA expenses for last year. We spent almost $16,500 on items I consider to be the responsibility of the school district. Most of this money went to things like a new document…

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Brent Hill Advocates GOP Big Tent 

In a guest opinion that is appearing in southern Idaho newspapers, Idaho Senate pro tem Brent Hill targets Constitutionalists embedded in the Idaho Republican Party: As I was traveling recently, I picked up a campaign brochure in which the candidate described himself as a "Constitutional…

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Prognosis: Spider Infestation Ahead 18 

Facebook Friend Ken Burchell offers this photo under the heading of "Today's Spider Basement Report." Sorry for not giving you an advanced warning. Creepy crawlers are keeping Spokane exterminators busy thanks to a wet spring and long, hot summer. Exterminators report spider infestations are making…

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AM Scanner Traffic -- 9.6.12

12:58 p.m. Logging truck is disabled & blocking road @ H3 & M/P 106 (Medicine Lake access). 12:24 p.m. Panic alarm @ Mountain West Bank, 1715 W. Kathleen/CdA, is a false one. 12:07 a.m. CPD officers are seeking a 1997 black Honda Civic stolen from…

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Green Belt Marker Busts Dennis Up 

Dennis Mansfield spotted this post and marker during a walk along the Boise green belt. Dennis explains its impact on Facebook: Is it the hidden 14-year-old Jr. High kid that lives in all of us or am I just "odd man out"? Today I'm walking…

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Poll: City Shouldn't Hire PR Expert

Wednesday Poll: Hucks Nation slightly disagrees with Coeur d'Alene City Council decision to hire someone to handle public relations. 58 of 125 respondents (46.4%) opposed the planned hiring. 56 of 125 respondents (44.8%) supported it. 11 (8.8%) were undecided. Today's Poll: Should the Coeur d'Alene…

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Bonners Ferry Wind Speed: 51 MPH 

High winds were recorded in parts of the Inland Northwest on Wednesday evening due to a northern cold front. There was a high impact to regions with south oriented ridges and valleys according to the National Weather Service. NWS meteorologist Paul Bos says last night’s…

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Idaho School Cuts 4th Deepest In US 

Idaho has cut per-student education spending by 19 percent in the last five years. That’s according to a report published this week by the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities. Idaho schools have seen the fourth-largest cut among states since 2008, ranking behind Arizona, Alabama…

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KXLY: No Support For CSD Uniforms 

For years Coeur d'Alene school leaders have discussed off and on requiring uniforms across the district. It's already in place in three schools but hasn't gathered enough support to spread beyond that. Ramsey Elementary, Lakes Magnet Middle School and Sorensen Elementary all have some type…

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AM Headlines -- 9.6.12 

Idaho Rep. John Rusche, D-Lewiston, a frequent Huckleberries Online commenter (bottom, 2nd from right), was one of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention who was part of casting 31 votes for the successful nomination of President Barack Obama Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy: Idaho Democratic…

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No. 1 Song On Sept. 6, 1964 

In his Slice blog, Paul Turner offers the No. 1 song on this date on Sept. 6, 1964. The Beatles also had the No. 1 song on this date in 1965 ("Help!"). Material provided by www.classic45.com. Question: Am I the only one who remembers seeing…

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