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Stories for Friday, July 04, 2008.
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Tony Cline was hoping to catch a big fish Sunday morning.The 17-year-old borrowed an inflatable boat with a small motor from his boss and planned to spend the day on Newman Lake with his sister and a friend.
Since his arrest last month for third-degree assault on an officer, Scott E. Hughes had been on a mission to find the shoplifting suspect he mistook for an assault victim.
So you think you're a good patriot. You wear a flag pin on your pajamas, know that the last two words to "The Star Spangled Banner" are not "Play ball," and bleed red, white and blue. On July Fourth, we all feel that way. So try your hand at this American history quiz and check the answers on Page A9. But remember, just because you heard it when you were growing up doesn't make it so.
A Hayden resident with a blood-alcohol level of 0.22 probably decided it was better to walk home than to drive March 12 in Coeur d'Alene. Little good it did him.
LOS ANGELES – Larry Harmon, the entrepreneur who brought Bozo the Clown to television as a children's show host in the late 1950s and spent the next 50 years promoting the flame-haired circus character, died Thursday. He was 83.
INDIANAPOLIS – One of the fireworks bursting above the city this year will contain a bit of cremated remains – a fitting tribute, organizers say, to the man who ran the annual event for 40 years.
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WASHINGTON – Government workers repeatedly snooped without authorization inside the electronic passport records of entertainers, athletes and other high-profile Americans, a State Department audit has found. One celebrity's records were breached 356 times by more than six dozen people.
When the rockets and bombs burst in air tonight, spectators will experience more than a spectacular show celebrating America's birthday.
MEXICO CITY – Sen. John McCain's trip to Colombia and Mexico this week made one thing clear: The shape of the United States' relationship with Latin America will hinge on the outcome of the 2008 election.
FARGO, N.D. – Democrat Barack Obama emphasized Thursday that he might revise his proposed timetable for pulling U.S. combat troops from Iraq, saying he needed to consult with U.S. commanders and do a "thorough assessment of the situation."
A Texas man who spent more than 15 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of kidnapping and robbery raised both arms skyward and collapsed in his mother's embrace Thursday after being told he was a free man.
BIG SUR, Calif. – The fires that are bedeviling California took another ominous turn Thursday as a blaze near Goleta triggered additional evacuations and authorities shut another 10 miles of Highway 1 along the flaming Big Sur coast.
WASHINGTON – Unemployment lines, painfully long this July Fourth, are only going to get longer.
Construction of a 120-bed nursing home in Post Falls is nearly complete, while an adjacent, three-story independent- and assisted-living center could take another 18 months to finish, a project manager said.
BEIJING – When it comes to China, sportswear giant Adidas AG thinks bigger is better.At midnight Friday, the company will open its biggest store in the world here. The long, glass-clad rectangular building reflects Adidas's ambition to use China as a battleground to overtake rival Nike Inc.
You can't do much about $4-a-gallon gasoline, but you might be able to cut commuting costs in other ways. Here are some not-so-obvious ways to stretch your transportation dollars:
Stimson Lumber Co. bought the Regulus Stud Mills Inc. from the Hern family this week.The mill employs about 80 people in St. Maries.
DALLAS – Many more job cuts, likely totaling more than 6,000, are likely at American Airlines as the nation's biggest airline hunkers down and tries to survive record high fuel costs.
1) c. Independence was declared July 2, 1776. The wording of the declaration was accepted on July 4, and it wasn't signed until August.
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Sanders Beach homeowners took a hit Thursday in the latest skirmish of the ongoing war over private property vs. the public interest.
Look at the budget for Spokane Public Schools and you'll see a line item for Spokane Public Television.
A federal judge is being asked to order the city of Spokane to participate in a court-supervised settlement of a civil rights lawsuit brought by a teenage girl who claims she was raped and photographed by an on-duty firefighter in a North Side firehouse.
A group of self-described anarchists will hold their annual 4th of July March for Rights today from Peaceful Valley to Riverfront Park.
Mayor Mary Verner said a proposed ordinance aimed at preventing financial ordeals similar to the River Park Square deal should put an end to official city discussion of the controversial real estate project.
BONNERS FERRY – A thinning project to improve the vigor of old-growth trees on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest can continue after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco reversed an earlier court decision halting the work.
A motorcycle crashed into the rear of an SUV Wednesday night, causing serious injuries to the two people on the motorcycle and forcing officials to close westbound Interstate 90 for about three hours.
Crime Stoppers is looking for information regarding three fugitives sought by local law enforcement.
A 75-year-old Coeur d'Alene man was drunk when he rammed several cars during a pursuit Thursday morning before finally being pinned by squad cars, police said.
To help alleviate traffic congestion after the Lake Coeur d'Alene fireworks show, the city's Police Department will close the Interstate 90 off-ramp at Northwest Boulevard from 8 to midnight tonight.
It's July Fourth again, a day of near-compulsory flag-waving and nation-worshipping. Count me out. Spare me the parades and the martial music. And don't befoul nature's sky with your F-16s. You see, I don't believe in patriotism.
The Fourth of July reminds us not only to celebrate our democracy but also to assess the most serious challenges to it. These days, those challenges emanate less from home than abroad, and the United States should take appropriate action on the world stage to defend itself.
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The annual East-West High School All-State Football Summer Classic at Central Valley lived up to its billing on a hot Thursday night. But for followers of the Greater Spokane League, the outcome was eerily familiar.
SEATTLE – All that talk about a Mariners turnaround under new manager Jim Riggleman always came with an asterisk of sorts.
Even after going 5 for 5, the hits just kept on coming for Jason Ogata.Alas, the last was a direct hit – in the kisser – with a shaving cream pie, courtesy of teammate Justin Pickett.
EUGENE, Ore. – Jeremy Wariner isn't invincible anymore – a point LaShawn Merritt proved once again Thursday night.
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WIMBLEDON, England – A spot in her seventh Wimbledon final already secured, Venus Williams headed back to Centre Court to catch the end of the next match.
OMAHA, Neb. – Brendan Hansen clung to the lane rope, glaring at the scoreboard. No matter how long he stared, the shocking result just wouldn't go away.
SEATTLE – Lauren Jackson scored 23 of her season-high 33 points in the first half Thursday night to lead the Seattle Storm to an 84-71 WNBA win over the New York Liberty.
Steve Marino used to consider it a treat the few times he played Congressional as a teenager. It was a thrill on Thursday to play bogey-free in the first round of the AT&T National and shoot 5-under-par 65 for a one-shot lead in Bethesda, Md.
Mica's Joe Kopp has been on a tear over the last two weekends. Picking up his first and second victories of the season, the 1999 AMA FlatTrack national champion trails leader Ken Coolbeth by one point heading into today's event in Topeka, Kan.
You're Aaron Rodgers and congratulations, you're the new quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.Probably.
SEATTLE – As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle.
Formula One wants to cut team budgets in half and improve fuel efficiency by 2011 to improve racing.
SEATTLE – The Mariners remain confident that Felix Hernandez, who sprained his left ankle June 23, will start a game before the All-Star break.
After a slow start marred by injury, Joel Zumaya is starting to find his hard-throwing form for the Detroit Tigers.
CLEVELAND – It's time for the Cleveland Indians to surrender.A promising season sabotaged by injuries to star players and underachievement by most others has reached its point of no return. The defending A.L. Central champions are in last place, 121/2 games back in their division and on the verge of an overhaul – one that will likely include trading ace C.C. Sabathia.
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Major league-leading number of homers for Philadelphia's Chase Utley.
Red Sox 7, Yankees 0: At New York, Jon Lester pitched a sharp five-hitter while Boston roughed up Andy Pettitte, beating New York to end a five-game losing streak. A throwing error by shortstop Derek Jeter gave the Red Sox a quick lead. Coco Crisp came back from a five-game suspension to score twice, and it was 6-0 by the fifth inning. Both East powers went into the opener of this four-game series in the rare position of chasing Tampa Bay. There was no scoreboard watching – the division-leading Rays were off.
Phillies 4, Braves 1: At Atlanta, Cole Hamels came within one out of a shutout, and Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Pedro Feliz homered as Philadelphia improved to 8-1 against Atlanta this season.
MIAMI – Along with his distinct voice, commanding on-air presence and alertness to detail, Joe Buck's quick wit generally has served him well in his career, as he ascended to one of the coveted positions in sports broadcasting – lead NFL and baseball announcer for Fox.
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Washington State University wide receiver Brandon Gibson has been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award, given annually to the nation's outstanding collegiate football player, the school announced Thursday.
LOS ANGELES – Warren Ferguson, a judge for more than four decades who helped pave the way for teenage basketball players to join the NBA, has died. He was 87.
WDFW fish biologist Chris Donley said Williams and Badger lakes are two of the better lowland waters now. Trout at Williams are holding in 25-30 feet of water, and those at Badger in 22-32 feet. Donley said these trout will most likely not go deeper this summer unless it gets too hot.
Water – in oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds and small tabletop fountains – mesmerizes and calms us.
Maybe I'm wrong.But it strikes me that the penny-pinching ways of many Spokane area residents have left some others who aren't quite so cheap with the wrong impression.
For some singers, the "Capitol Fourth" experience can be imposing.Behind them on the Capitol Lawn is the massive National Symphony.
Note: While I'm away, readers give the advice: On new grandparents kept at arm's length:
Aries (March 21-April 19) ••••• You let everyone know what you believe and the values you stand for. Politics can be a hot issue for the Ram. Listen to what is happening between you and another person. Be sensitive to this person's energy.
Dear Heloise: My children don't always use coasters on our hardwood coffee table. Is there any way to remove those pesky water rings? – C.R., Schertz, Texas
Crop rotation and succession planting are two interrelated topics that all gardeners should think about.
Only a craft nerd like me would try to uncover the history of what people today call "birthday bunting."
Dear Collector: I would appreciate information on the age and value of the mug (pictured to the right).
Whenever someone visits our garden in late spring and spots our Arnold Red honeysuckles in bloom, they immediately want to know what they are. While many can easily identify honeysuckle vines, this bush can be a mystery even though it is one of the most common bush honeysuckles. Perhaps this isn't all that surprising when you consider that there are more than 150 species of honeysuckle shrubs and vines in the northern hemisphere.
Arts/Crafts
Family Scrapbooking with Miss Abi - Learn beginning and intermediate scrapbooking techniques. Youth participants should be able to follow directions and complete projects with minimal assistance. Tuesdays. 6:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315 Ext. 438.
(Lonicera tatarica)Family: Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle)
Harley Owners Group (Chapter 2460) – For anyone who owns a Harley. Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, 722 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d'Alene. Call (208) 660-8229 for more information.
North Idaho Mineral Club – meets the third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third; (208) 762-4950 or (208) 964-1190.
Holy Family Hospital
PRESTON JAMES ROGERS - To Colbie Sutton and Steven Rogers of Spokane. He weighed 6 lb. 12 oz. and was 20 inches long (June 30).
The defenders lead a top club against your spade slam. After you ruff, how should you proceed?A cursory glance suggests that if you have to lose a trump, then you need to avoid a heart loser. One possibility is that you would need East to have both the queen and jack of hearts, but that is highly unlikely on the bidding. However, you can also succeed if East holds no more than two hearts. This is extremely likely on the bidding, since West's takeout double promises heart tolerance, and thus at least three hearts.
Tonight's must-see
"Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular," 10-11 p.m., CBS.
When Jessica Simpson announced plans to go country after her last pop album flopped, there was a collective eye roll in Nashville.
Dear Miss Manners: Sometime this morning, a small vinyl American flag on a wood dowel was put on my lawn next to my driveway, and frankly, I'm offended by the presumption of this anonymous person to express my national pride for me on my property.
Running low on sequels and fresh off a $4 billion record summer at theaters, this was supposed to be a season of Hollywood rebuilding.
 Looking for 7?The entertainment publication 7 is a separate Website. Follow this link to read stories from this week's issue.
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