D.F. Oliveria

In my column this morning, Huckleberries Monday launches with a story about persistence. Thirty years ago, the supporters of the North Idaho Centennial Trail ran into stiff resistance when they tried to route the segment between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, Soon, they will realize a dream come true when the eastern end of Seltice Way is made over.

Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll’s founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music’s joy and rebellion in such classics as “Johnny B. Goode,” “Sweet Little Sixteen” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” died Saturday at his home west of St. Louis. He was 90.

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Thirty years ago, North Idaho Centennial Trail supporters faced stiff resistance from neighbors or industrial companies in two areas – the Pinevilla subdivision in Post Falls and an industrial row along Seltice Way entering Coeur d’Alene. The resistance was so fierce that a former county commissioner proposed dubbing the Spokane River as a symbolic link between Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls – and forgetting the trail. Now, a trail along the former industrial row is about to become a reality.

SALT LAKE CITY – Gonzaga’s game against NCAA Tournament darling Northwestern went from sleeper to classic. But the top-seeded Bulldogs held off the Wildcats just long enough to escape Salt Lake City with an 79-73 victory.

The Parting Shot today to end the week is another of Duane Rasmussen's fine photographs of the Lucky Friday miners strike against Hecla Mining Co. at the company's Coeur d'Alene headquarters.

The Cutline Contest today features Britain's Kate, The Duchess of Cambridges, presenting a shamrock to Domnhall the Irish Wolfhound Mascot at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in London today. Thursday Winner: MJhartid.

Lucky Friday Miners brought their strike to the Coeur d'Alene HQ of Hecla Mining Co. Above, they hold picket signs on Highway 95, near Hanley Avenue, east of the mining company headquarters. Mining representative Dennis Ballard told photographer Duane Rasmussen: "Been on strike since Monday. Hecla said they are done negotiating."

I checked out the property south of the southern City Hall lot that ignite cda considers surplus. It's a fair piece of property, if you combine the city lot on the southeast corner. There's only one house on the odd-shaped property, at the corner of Pine & 8th. You can see 4 photos from different angles by clicking on link.

I haven't played Monopoly in years. The game takes too long. When I did, however, my favorite token was the shoe. I always picked it. Now, the shoe is gone, along with the thimble and wheel barrel. In their place, Hasbro announces today, are a T-Rex, rubber ducky & penguin. Q: Which token do you usually pick in Monopoly? Why?

On his Facebook page, Don Sausser writes: "With Lake CDA 3.6' over normal summer level (2128') the ramp, normally angled down, is nearly level with City Docks. Forecasted to 7' over by Tues/Wed."