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Christensens saying so long to Columbia Falls

After more than 22 years of helping folks in Columbia Falls eat healthy, Bruce Christensen and his wife Alice will close the Harvest Health Shoppe on Nucleus Avenue. The store was one of the longest running businesses on Nucleus, which has seen plenty of ventures come and go over the years.

Christensens saying so long to Columbia Falls

After more than 22 years of helping folks in Columbia Falls eat healthy, Bruce Christensen and his wife Alice will close the Harvest Health Shoppe on Nucleus Avenue. The store was one of the longest running businesses on Nucleus, which has seen plenty of ventures come and go over the years.

Jeffrey Sparr

Aug. 10, 1958 — Sept. 11, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Sparr, 67, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Jeff was born on Aug. 10, 1958 in Red Oak, Iowa to Max and Lynn Sparr. He grew up in a loving household with five siblings. He moved to Moses Lake, Washington with his family when he was a teenager. Jeff started working at Ranch and Home when he was 15 years old. He became general manager of the store, now called North 40 Outfitters, and worked there for over 45 years. He loved spending time at the store, and the good friendships that he developed through the store. While growing up, Jeff enjoyed riding the minibike he built and helping on his grandparents' farm. His favorite pastimes include working on vehicles, fixing things, fishing, watching Gonzaga basketball and taking trips to see his friends in Mexico. He was recognized as Moses Lake Roundup Man of the Year in 2015. Jeff was a hard worker, good-natured, loved helping people and was always smiling.

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Kids eating food

“If I have to eat the whole thing I’ll barf,” I bark at my mother. “Just three bites and you can be excused,” mom prods. I shake my head in disgust, sitting at the dining room table with my sister and brother staring at two fried oysters on my plate. “At Girl Scout camp, we always have to try three bites,” offers my sister emphatically, sporting a sinister grin as she slurps the buttered spaghetti noodles she receives because she is a “picky eater.” My brother, the adventurous one, forks both oysters, closes his eyes, plugs his nose with his free hand, inserts both bivalves into his mouth at once, chews twice and swallows. He looks at me in my struggle, smiles a toothy, oyster-filled grin and asks loudly enough for mom to hear, “May I be excused?” As he speaks, oyster particles shoot out of his mouth onto my plate making a once gross meal inedible.

Kids learning to develop a taste for food

"If I have to eat the whole thing I'll barf," I bark at my mother. "Just three bites and you can be excused," mom prods. I shake my head in disgust, sitting at the dining room table with my sister and brother staring at two fried oysters on my plate. "At Girl Scout camp, we always have to try three bites," offers my sister emphatically, sporting a sinister grin as she slurps the buttered spaghetti noodles she receives because she is a "picky eater." My brother, the adventurous one, forks both oysters, closes his eyes, plugs his nose with his free hand, inserts both bivalves into his mouth at once, chews twice and swallows. He looks at me in my struggle, smiles a toothy, oyster-filled grin and asks loudly enough for mom to hear, "May I be excused?" As he speaks, oyster particles shoot out of his mouth onto my plate making a once gross meal inedible.

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Legals February 28, 2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On June 25, 2018 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, on the front steps of the Shoshone County Courthouse located at 700 Bank Street, Wallace, ID 83873. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashier's check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Shoshone, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 21 and 23, Block 7, Wallace Townsite, Shoshone County, State of Idaho, according to the official and recorded plat thereof. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 221 Cedar Street, Wallace, ID 83873, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by Michael B. Lavigne and Kellie J. Lavigne, husband and wife, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Jon F. Cantamessa, Personal Representative of The Estates of Frederick W. Cantamessa and Julia M. Cantamessa, deceased pursuant to Probate Case No. CV-2008-140 as Beneficiary, recorded December 10, 2013 as Instrument No. 475692, Mortgage records of Shoshone County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: 1. Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest as set forth on said Deed of Trust and Promissory Note. The original loan amount was $150,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5% per annum, as evidenced in Promissory Note dated December 1, 2013. The loan matured on December 1, 2017 and is now in default. 2. Pay, when due, and before delinquency the real property taxes for 2015, 2016, and the first 1/2 of 2017 together with penalty and interest. The principal balance as of February 9, 2018 is $109,603.83 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the rate of 5% per annum. The per diem is $15.0142. NOTE: Upon any default or at any time during the continuation thereof (including failure to pay upon maturity), Lender may, at its option, and subject to applicable law, increase the interest rate on this Note to a rate of five percent (5%) per annum, plus the interest rate otherwise payable hereunder. In addition to the above, there is also due any real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure together with any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $109,603.83, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: February 21, 2018 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By: Erica Braun, Trust Officer Phone: (208) 947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SHO LEGAL 2809 FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 7, 14, 21, 2018

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Legals August 11, 2015

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 11/19/2015 at 11:00 AM (recognized local time), at the KOOTENAI COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 324 W. GARDEN AVE. NORTH ENTRANCE, COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814, in the County of Kootenai, CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 12, Block 11, Spirit Lake, according to the plat recorded in Book "B" of Plats at Page 143, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 5927 W VERMONT ST, SPIRIT LAKE, ID 83869, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by GARY L. ASHCRAFT, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 11/21/2009, recorded 12/10/2009, as Instrument No. 2244719000, and later modified by a loan modification agreement recorded as Instrument 2460692000, on 06/25/2014, official records of Kootenai County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 3/1/2014 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 7/14/2015 is $178,733.78 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 7/14/2015 CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of Aldridge Pite, LLP successor to Pite Duncan, LLP as a result of the merger of Pite Duncan, LLP into Aldridge Connors, LLP T.S. No. 021763-ID Parcel No.: S45000110120 LEGAL 3942 JULY 28, 2015 AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 2015

Legals September 19, 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 12:00 PM, AN ONLINE AUCTION AT WWW.STORAGETREASURES.COM WILL BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF SATISFYING A LANDLORDS LIEN ON THE CONTENTS OF 2 STORAGE UNITS, BY SELTICE MINI STORAGE. THE GOODS TO BE SOLD ARE GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, AND CLOTHING. UNITS TO BE AUCTIONED ARE: D20 KELLY RADA, 535 N ELM RD #2, POST FALLS, ID 83854 & D32 COURTNEY HURT, 8086 N COOLIN DR, HAYDEN, ID 83835. UNITS SOLD AS IS TO HIGHEST BIDDER, CASH ONLY. LEGAL 6272 SEPTEMBER 12, 19, 2016

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