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TUESDAY, DEC. 10, 2013

Wild Card/Tuesday -- 12.10.13 

We remain in the lull between two political storm fronts -- the city elections that seemed to go on & on, from the recall attempt of 2012 through Nov. 5 and the next legislative/courthouse/state election cycle that's already beginning. Candidates are jockeying for position in…

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Parting Shot -- 12.10.13

Here's another of SR photographer Jesse Tinsley's aerials. This one was taken Saturday. Jesse posts on his Facebook wall: "In single digit temps, much of Lake Pend Oreille is frozen around the long bridge heading into Sandpoint, Idaho."

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Widmyer To Bell Ring At Fred Meyer 

From Widmyer for Mayor Facebook wall: "Mayor Elect Steve Widmyer will be ringing the bell at Fred Meyer from 3-5 on Saturday Dec 14th. Be sure to stop by. Fred Meyer is going to match all contributions that day up to $5000. This money stays…

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Obamacare Cited For Dump Cutback 

Due to increased expenses of the Federally Mandated Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama Care, Boundary County is forced to reduce the hours of operation at our monitored solid waste disposal/collection sites. As of January 1, 2014 the Junction, Naples, and Paradise Valley disposal/collection…

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Cutline Contest -- 12.10.13 

Time 2 Vote ... Lindsey Vonn, of the USA, makes a face as she has a speck of food removed from her cheek during an interview following her run in the second women's World Cup downhill skiing race at Lake Louise, Alberta, Saturday. You write…

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PM Scanner traffic -- 12.10.13

5:25 p.m. A motorist has hit a deer @ n/b H95/MP 454 (Granite-Kelso Cut-off Road/Bonner County). 5:17 p.m. Presley Road resident wants plumbers who were fixing frozen pipes removed from home. 5:05 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Dec. 9-10 here. 4:52 p.m.…

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Calling All Coeur d'Alene Teachers? 23 

A Domino's notice seeking teachers who might want to make extra money delivering pizzas during the Christmas holiday was posted in the Coeur d'Alene High teachers lounge today. The notice prompted a response from a Facebook Friend said he appreciates what former school Trustee Jim…

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Clark: Hotel Catchphrase Not Catchy 

Selling a product is always easier when it’s attached to an unforgettable slogan. “The Most Interesting Man,” we all know, drinks Dos Equis. Likewise, Coke will forever be the “Real Thing.” But what happens when a business is handed a perfect catchphrase that is simply…

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In Other News -- 12.10.13 

Christmas lights come on in the evening dusk in downtown Coeur d'Alene and at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Sunday, Dec. 1. (SR photo: Jesse Tinsley) Today's eagle count: 86/Coeur d'Alene Press Warmer weather means snow/Maureen Dolan, Press Sandpoint explores art center/Cameron Rasmussen, Press Koetter, Tedford…

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Mayor Delivers Final State Of City 16 

In an uplifting and inspiring message to nearly 400 people who packed two bays at The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Tuesday morning, Mayor Sandi Bloem delivered her final State of the City address during the Chamber of Commerce’s Upbeat Breakfast.As she wraps up an unprecedented…

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Gross! 

Facebook Friend Carrie Kralicek was grossed out during a trip to Fred Meyer and then to a coffee shop today. Take it away, Carrie: Man walking blows his nose into his hand looks at it and promptly flicks his boogers onto the ground. Then he…

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Carlson: Otter Dwells In Beulah Land 

Occasionally my dear departed mother would turn and say “quit dwelling in Beulah land.” It means get out of your fantasy world and start dealing with reality; work with facts, not fantasies. There’s a major disconnect between the real and the surreal is another way…

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HBO Blog Roundup -- 12.10.13 

Trish Gannon, editor-janitor of the River Journal, knew what to do when temperatures dropped below zero at her place in Clark Ford over the weekend -- invite the chickens inside. Here, one is checking out the wood stove that made everything toasty & helped everyone…

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Slice Of Life 

"Ten or 15 elk just went running through my front yard. They'd better stay away from my raspberries" -- River Journal Publisher Trish Gannon of Clark Fork. Question: When did you last have a wild animal in your yard?

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GOP Leaders Want Rep. Patterson Out 

Republican leaders in Boise have drafted a resolution calling for Rep. Mark Patterson's resignation. Officials in District 15, which Patterson represents, are planning to meet next Tuesday on the matter. They're taking this step after Patterson's concealed weapons permit was revoked by Ada County Sheriff…

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Obama Shakes Hands With Castro 16 

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuban President Raul Castro as Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff looks on at centre at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, South Africa, in the rain for a memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela today. The handshake…

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Right Number, Wrong Time 

On her Facebook page, Cindy posts: First phone call of the day and I misdialed. "Sorry, I've got the wrong number," I said. "No," replied the gentleman. "You've got the right number at the wrong time. I love your cheerful voice. You can call me…

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IEA Endorses Education Reforms 

In the days leading up to the 2014 legislative session, groups are coming out in support of Gov. Butch Otter's task force for reforming education. Monday's entry was the Idaho Education Association, which mixed its praise with finger-wagging at lawmakers, who educators and some politicians…

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No Ap-hollow-gies For Shooting Dog 

The story of a Montana wolf hunter shooting a pet malamute romping with its owner near Lolo Pass in November is a long way from being as dead as the dog. USA Today has just posted a story rehashing and updating the Nov. 18 reports…

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Christie Meets Christa 11 

Coeur d'Alene School Board Vice Chairwoman Christa Hazel whispers something to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during a break in the action at the fundraiser for Idaho Gov. Butch Otter at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night. Christa tells Huckleberries that she had to talk…

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AM Scanner Traffic -- 12.10.13

12:24 p.m. 4 transients arguing @ 11th/Sherman Avenue, downtown Coeur d'Alene. 11:49 a.m. Undisclosed suspicious situation reported in 19300 block of West Riverview/Post Falls. 11:23 a.m. CdA resident reports seeing strange male w/backpack emerge from neighbor's house near 14th Street. 11:13 a.m. 59YO male is…

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CdA Resort Proposes Road Changes 14 

Here's a map by Molly Quinn/SR of the area that will be affected by this proposal. Hagadone Hospitality Co. is pursuing a major makeover of the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s front entrance, collaborating with the city of Coeur d’Alene on plans that include moving the Centennial…

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Poll: Behind On Xmas Shopping 

Monday Poll: Hucks Nation is slacking off this Christmas season, with 51 of 128 respondents (39.84%) saying they haven't begun shopping yet. 33 of 128 respondents (25.78%) said they have a few things left to buy. 17 (13.28%) said they have just gotten started. 14…

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West Virginia Gunning For Gonzaga

There are any number of college basketball programs that would love to hand Gonzaga a loss and somewhere near the top of that list is West Virginia. Gonzaga blasted West Virginia 84-50 early last season, the most lopsided loss of coach Bob Huggins’ (pictured) 33-year,…

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Huckleberries Online

D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.