Neighbors

Name: Ken Smitheman

Age: 58

Hometown: I was born in Folcraft, Pa., but we moved to Worley 10 years ago from our last home in Seattle.

Occupation: I own Bulldog Pipe & Cigar Co. here in the Silver Lake Mall.

Family: My wife, Diana, and I have two sons, Kenneth, 32, and Evan, 30.

Hobbies: Reading, watching football and golf

What do you like about North Idaho? Every morning I say “Thank you, God, for letting me live in this wonderful place.”

What do you like or dislike about the current season? Well, I sure don’t find snow amusing. I have to shovel a 1,500-square-foot deck.

Favorite music: Anything that’s light classical

Favorite TV show: “CSI Las Vegas”

Favorite movie: “Ben Hur”

Favorite spot in North Idaho? Why? The city park in Coeur d’Alene. It’s warm and inviting, with beautiful trees, right on the lake. When I first saw it, I said to myself, “This is a good place to live.”