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David Wessling and twin sister Dani Schelin participate Friday morning in the six-up driving draft horse competition at the North Idaho State Fair.
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1. Coeur d’Alene man gets prison for DUI
A man who repeatedly absconded before going on trial for driving under the influence will spend up to a decade in prison.
In June, a jury convicted Braden P. Lane, 36, of Coeur d’Alene, of driving under the influence, a felony.
First District Judge John Mitchell sentenced Lane this week to 10 years in prison, the maximum possible penalty, with parole eligibility after six years. Mitchell also ordered that Lane’s driver’s license be suspended for five years after his release from prison.
2. DUI patrols to increase through Labor Day
So far this summer, 70 people have died on the roads, according to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety.
In an effort to reduce impaired driving incidents statewide, area police will increase DUI patrols through Labor Day weekend.
“As we approach the end of summer, our focus remains on saving lives by getting impaired drivers off the road,” said Col. Bill Gardiner, director of Idaho State Police. “We want to remind everyone that choosing to drive under the influence is not only illegal but can have tragic consequences.”
3. 'More than a place of work:' Precision Tax wins Torch Award for Ethics
Precision Tax, a tax relief company in Coeur d’Alene, was awarded the 2023 Torch Award for Ethics in Idaho’s Large Business category by the BBB’s local chapter.
The Torch Awards for Ethics are a chance for the BBB “to recognize outstanding business role models in our community that prioritize integrity in all their practices,” Compton said. Businesses are judged on four main criteria: leadership character, workplace culture, customer relationships and community support. Precision Tax also won the Torch Award for Ethics in 1999.
4. Draft horse events thunder into Findlay Arena at North Idaho State Fair
The earth shook with the thundering of mighty hooves Friday morning as a team of draft horses rounded the Findlay Arena corner pulling a wagon with David Wessling and his twin sister, Dani Schelin.
The siblings were two of several equestrians who competed in the Draft Horse Performance Classes events at the North Idaho State Fair, where cowboys and cowgirls showed their skills in taming the massive beasts that are often referred to as "gentle giants.”