Armstrong set to ride in Blue Cruise

Olympic gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong is scheduled to ride in the Coeur d'Alene Blue Cruise bike ride on Saturday.

More than 200 riders are expected for the event that features 15, 32 and 62-mile routes with staggered starting times beginning at 8 a.m. Woodland Middle School.

Cyclists of all ages and abilities are expected for the Blue Cruise, a recreational cycling event presented by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health.

Proceeds from the Coeur d'Alene Blue Cruise benefit the North Idaho Centennial Trail system. Registration is $40 for those over age 16, and $30 for under.

After her ride, Armstrong will deliver a motivational message and interact with participants during an autograph session.

The Coeur d'Alene Blue Cruise is the third of three events scheduled across Idaho in Twin Falls, Meridian and Coeur d'Alene.

Information: www.bluecruiseidaho.com

Local counterfeiter sent to Cottonwood

BONNERS FERRY - A 46-year old Boundary County man might be spared up to four years in prison after pleading guilty to passing money he made at home.

Bill J. Mutter was charged with felony possession of a forged bank note Jan. 24 after Shirley Elliott, owner of the Moyie Store, reported a customer possibly attempting to pass a forged $50 bill at the store.

The person she accused told sheriff's deputies he'd been given the note by Mutter.

A search of Mutter's home turned up a scanner, computer and paper, but no forged notes. Mutter admitted to having made and passed several notes throughout Boundary County, though court records do not indicate more fake money was tied to him.

Mutter was sentenced last week in District Court to two to four years in prison, with that sentence suspended and jurisdiction retained. In addition, he will pay $150 in restitution and $425.50 in court costs.