Parting Shot -- 6.9.17 1
The Parting Shot today features a view from inside the Coeur d'Alene Carousel, which attracted kids of all ages. Colleague Scott Maben tells me that the Family Fun Day at the Park is attracting a good crowd this afternoon.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017
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I plan to check out activities at City Park today, to check out the first Family Fun Day in the Park, as well as the action at the Coeur d'Alene Carousel. I suspect if the Fun Day is successful this year, it'll become part of the downtown summer recreation landscape in the years ahead.
Cutline Contest -- time2vote 10
The Cutline Contest today features British Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip after a press conference re: the specular election loss by her Conservative Party. Thursday Winner: DFO.
Sandpoint street now 2-way 10
Apparently, Sandpoint has ditched its one-way system through town for a two-way system, and some residents are upset. Sandpoint Online reports that the move to a one-way street back in 1979 was controversial, too. (Question: Did you enjoy the one-way system through downtown Sandpoint?)
Sandpoint lawyer loses license for year 2
The Idaho Supreme Court has suspended Sandpoint attorney Jeremy Featherston's license to practice law for a year. The court found that Featherston had committed misconduct in a case that dates back to 2014 when his former brother-in-law was arrested in Alaska on drug charges.
Mayor Steve: Not in my house
Responding to a Facebook Friend comment re: teen fighting on the waterfront, Mayor Steve Widmyer said: "The officers have been instructed to cite, possibly arrest, but not warn. At this point, that’s how we’re dealing with it."
PM Scanner Traffic -- 6.9.17
Scanner Traffic for Friday PM (20 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 18 more items) includes older teen punks breaking riding toys in a Post Falls park ...
Mudgy is a hit, too
Mudgy the Moose was a hit with the little ones and their mothers among the booths set up at City Park, for the first annual Family Fun Day in the Park. Millie the Mouse was nowhere to be seen.
And there was a petting zoo
Mothers with young children are drawn to the Northwest Attorney sponsored petting zoo, which is part of the Family Fun Day in the Park that will go on until dark today at City Park.
Carousel opens
A line of parents with children line up along the sidewalk for a chance to ride the Coeur d'Alene Carousel, which opened today as part of the Family Fun Day in the Park. The carousel will close after today for an official opening next Thursday.
On Tap: New Hayden brewery offers big taste in small batches
"Local beer drinkers soon will learn what being Bombastic is all about," writes Rick Bonino/SR On Tap. "To the owners of Bombastic Brewing, North Idaho’s newest brewery, it’s about adventurous recipes (and curious names) – like the Attempted Murder vanilla cinnamon stout that debuts next Thursday at Enoteca in Post Falls."
SR Outdoors: Bumper huckleberry crop ahead
Rich Landers/SR Outdoors comments in a recent blog post: "If you're looking for some good news in the world today, head to the forests of northeastern Washington and North Idaho, where huckleberry blossoms are blooming in profusion. I hiked several areas this past week and saw for myself."
A June Easter egg hunt? 3
State Rep. Paul Amador and his wife, Julie, are still trying to figure out the raw eggs they found in Ramsey Park Thursday, with messages on them. A June Easter egg hunt? A disgruntled high school student? What? See Paul's account below -- and take a guess re: what was going on.
Letter: Splashes of blue 1
In a letter to the Coeur d'Alene Press editor today, Chet Gaede of Coeur d'Alene comments that he's proud do call Coeur d'Alene home because the lake and river are beautiful. Also, Chet writes that he likes to drive guests to our lakeshore to enjoy "splashes of blue." (Q: Where do you take guests when they visit the Coeur d'Alene area?)
AM Scanner Traffic -- 6.9.17
Scanner Traffic for Friday AM (18 items & counting) includes Spirit Lake dog fight that leaves one dog near death ...
Huckleberry Friends -- 6.9.17
The roundup of links to HucksOnline social media includes: Who wants to be regulated?/Randy Stapilus, Open letter to the president/Betty Richardson, Making of an Independent/Carlson Chronicles, An Amazon diss/David Bond, A TV news story & book review/Business Doing Pleasure, Openings: 'Mummy' is epic fail, Redux: British pomp(osity)/7 Blog...
'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' launches CST season this week
The 2017 season for the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre launches Wednesday with the production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." The production will rely on theater tricks like lighting and projection work to recreate the magical properties of the car as seen in the 1968 movie by the same name. (Q: Do you plan to watch a CST play this summer?)
Poll: Split on Ironman
In the Thursday poll (which was posted late), exactly half of Hucks Nation would like to see IronmanCDA continue in some form. Today's Poll: Do you think today's teens are better/worse behaved than those of your generation?
Quotable Quote
Commenter Donk provides a spot-on quote re: how he felt before, during and after the Spokane Arena concert Wednesday, featuring Def Leppard, Poison and Tesla.
Old Wild Waters park along I-90 now eyesore 2
Taylor Viydo/KREM 2 provides an update on the old Wild Waters Park that once bustled with activity on hot summer days. Now, it has fallen into disrepair and is for sale. It is no more than an eyesore along I-90/H95. (Question: Did you and/or your family once go to Wild Waters?)
Labrador also gets Tribune JEERS
In a second item in his Cheers & Jeers column today, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase/Lewiston Tribune targets Congressman Raul Labrador: Nobody -- except for a few partisans such as Idaho House Democratic Leader Mat Erpelding of Boise -- thinks Labrador ought to give up his...
Review: Cindy rocks out with Def Leppard, Poison, Tesla
On Wednesday, Blog Sidekick Cindy Hval reviewed the Spokane Arena concert by Def Leppard, Poison and Tesla. She began: "Wednesday night’s Def Leppard concert had all the elements of a great rock show; animal print, leather, spandex leggings, lots of hair swishing, and that was just the audience."
Iconic carousel returns to CdA today
An iconic piece of Coeur d’Alene history will return to the Lake City this weekend. After six years of fundraising and restoration, the Playland Pier Carousel is all set for its grand opening on Friday, as a part of Coeur d’Alene’s first Family Day in the Park. The carousel opens for rides today. Abby Lynes/SR reports ...
CdA police target teen fights
Coeur d'Alene police are now dealing with a second brawl involving teen-agers, according to Ralph Bartholdt/Press. A Coeur d'Alene resident reported a brawl at City Park Wednesday. Meanwhile, police are close to identifying antagonists in a Tubbs Hill teen brawl around Memorial Day weekend.
Clark: From boat cars to car desks
Columnist Doug Clark re-introduces us to the Spokane man who transformed a vintage speedboat into a boat car, LaBoata. Now, Tim Lorentz has converted the front end of a 1969 Lincoln Mark III Continental into LaDeska.
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.