Parting Shot -- 10.11.13
A protestor, left, challenges the sign a Westboro Baptist Church demonstrator is holding near Central High School in St. Joseph, Mo., today. (AP photo)
FRIDAY, OCT. 11, 2013
TGIF Wild Card -- 10.11.13
I just returned from Kootenai County Democratic Club luncheon debate between Mary Souza and Steve Widmyer. Joe Kunka, the third candidate, was no-show despite repeated efforts by the Democrats to contact him. Mary was still claiming to be the Woman of the People and dissing…
Kerri: Average PF Council Age: 62.2
On my Facebook wall, Councilwoman Kerri Thoreson, a candidate for Post Falls mayor, responded to a post in which 28YO military veteran Jason Cornwell said the council needs younger people like him. Commented Kerri: "I believe Joe's about 36. Including the mayor, who's 77, Betty…
Johnson: Texas Two Step
The junior senator from Texas would not appreciate the comparison, but freshman fire-brand Ted Cruz has risen higher and faster in the United States Senate than even the legendary Texan Lyndon Johnson. It took LBJ only two years in the Senate to win election as…
Cutline Contest -- 10.11.13
Time 2 Vote ... Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr,, lean in for a kiss before their qualifying laps for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Thursday Winner --…
PM Scanner Traffic -- 10.11.13
5:33 p.m. Freeway Jiffy Stop, 2105 N4th/CdA, reports a disorderly male on the grounds. 5:03 p.m. Driver of red Ford Explorer weaving & possible DUI @ s/b H95/MP 416 (Bellgrove Creek) 4:06 p.m. Someone has taken overdose of pills on Hellroaring Road/Athol. 3:49 p.m. Drunken…
How Old Is Too Old To Drive?
It can be one of the most difficult conversations an adult child ever has with an aging parent: The discussion about Mom or Dad giving up the car keys because of declining health. The dilemma is one that many adult children will face in the…
Nose-to-Nose
Makai Luke, 13 months, goes nose-to-nose with the family dog Cassie at Evergreen-Rotary Park Thursday afternoon in Bremerton, Wash. (AP Photo/Kitsap Sun, Larry Steagall) Question: Have you ever touched noses with an animal?
Bliss Bignall, CdA Attorney, RIP
Sometimes a particular obituary hits hard and it was that case for me when I read of the passing of Bliss Bignall. A great orator (we met at a Toastmasters meeting), a fantastic asset to the community with his work in Kiwanis, quite a lawyer…
Realtors Back Evans, McEvers, Miller
The Coeur d'Alene Board of Realtors have also backed the Coeur d'Alene City Council candidacies of Kiki Miller, Amy Evans and incumbent Woody McEvers. Earlier this week, Huckleberries told you that the local Realtors had backed mayoral candidate Steve Widmyer. This blog waited until seeing…
Another Look At Mary's Firing
Earlier this week, I linked to the "Truth Page" on Mary Souza's campaign Web page in which she explains her side to her 2007 firing from the city planning commission. Huckleberries has obtained a letter written to the mayor and City Council by John Bruning,…
Squash!
On his Facebook wall, Robin Loznak of Kellogg, Ore., displays an unusual use for leftover zucchini and summer -- 12-gauge shotgun fodder. Have you ever done something like this with leftover zucchini or pumpkins? You can see more of Robin's outdoor photography on his Facebook…
DaveC: Deal w/Malfunction Junction
On his Facebook wall, Dave Chamberlain posts: "Why doesn't the city invest in making Kathleen, from 95 to Government way a 4 lane with chicken lane? That is the worst malfunction Junction in Cd'A. No more downtown stuff once the park is done. The next…
Luna Coy RE: Re-election Bid
Less than 13 months before Election Day, the race for state schools superintendent seems frozen in time. State superintendent Tom Luna Republican incumbent Tom Luna is sending public signals that he plans to seek a third term. But Luna has made no formal announcement, and…
Are Younger Candidates Important?
At the Post Falls City Council debate for Seat No. 4 last night, Jason Cornwell made a comment that resonated with me. He said he was running to provide some generational balance to the council. Jason, I'd guesstimate, is under 30. He is a combat-tested…
Partisan Involvement Bugs Wannabes
The Kootenai County Reagan Republicans got teed up several times last night at the Post Falls mayoral and City Council debates. Most candidates agreed that they have a right to stick their Tea Party Lite noses into nonpartisan campaigns. But the majority -- in the…
Cindy: Mix & Match All But Undies
On her Facebook wall, Cindy posts: "True confession time. I long ago cast aside the notion that one's shoes and purse must match, but I still cannot leave the house unless my bra and undies match. Is there a support group for this? Question: How…
Shut Down The Shut Down
As the federal government shutdown continues, Tory Anderson, right, with her kids Audrey, 7, and Kai, 3, of Goodyear, Ariz., join others as they rally for the Alliance of Retired Americans to end the shutdown in front of the Social Security Administration offices on Wednesday…
AM Scanner Traffic -- 10.11.13
11:10 a.m. Local medical office reports suspicious injuries to child patient. 11:09 a.m. Someone injured in a fall @ Dillon/Ramsey Road, CdA. 11:01 a.m. Teen male in white Mustang ran light @ Atlas/Kathleen, w/2 other teens in car. 10:48 a.m. Driver of Dodge Ram w/canopy…
DFO: Mary Can Win This Thing
If you think that Mary Souza can't win the mayor's race in Coeur d'Alene, you're fooling yourself. Mary is running point for highly motivated individuals who have fought and generally lost one battle after another in Coeur d'Alene -- until Dan Gookin and Steve Adams…
Mary Targets Steve's Hagadone Work
In her latest newsletter, Mary Souza questions targets opponent Steve Widmyer's business background, as financial manager for the Coeur d'Alene Resort for 16 years: There were several interesting comments made at the Forum. One was when my opponent Mr. Widmyer was touting his resume and…
AM Headlines -- 10.11.13
After suffering from a traumatic brain injury a few years ago, Tim Wilhite has been given a fresh start in the work world at Ground Force World Wide Manufacturing where he has been employed as a maintenance worker for over four months. Coeur d'Alene Press…
Bailey Chooses Wolfe
Here's more notes from 12YO Bailey Brodwater from the Post Falls City Council forum Thursday night. Here, he covers City Council Seat No. 2, which features a four-way race among Jim Hail, Barry Rubin, Alan Wolfe and Joe Bodman. Bodman didn't attend the forum, citing…
4-Way Rotary Test For Elections?
From Kerri Thoreson's Facebook wall: "The Rotary 4-Way Test: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Although I'm not a Rotarian, these words should…
Trib Jeers Revenue Low-Balling Guv
In his weekly Cheers & Jeers column, Marty Trillhaase gives Jeers to ... " ... to Gov. Otter. When September's tax revenues came in nearly $16 million ahead, he claimed the numbers "validates our belief ... that lowering taxes encourages more economic activity." Hold on…
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.