Three day threefer

COEUR d'ALENE - It's all good. And plenty.

Cultural event or shopper's dream?

Black Friday starts earlier

Remember when the Friday after Thanksgiving meant turkey sandwiches and spending an extra hour in the gym, trying to work off that second piece of pumpkin pie?

Black Friday: Is it worth all the hype?

Black Friday isn’t what it used to be. Once a doorbuster dash by only the most committed Christmas shoppers in the wee hours following Thanksgiving, “Black Friday” sales have stretched from three-hour mad grabs to multi-day specials lasting a week or more.

A good website is a necessity for any business, large or small

If you run a successful mom-and-pop shop, outstanding service, great customer relationships and word-of-mouth marketing are your trademarks. Being outstanding in each of those areas is imperative for survival in the world of small business, but in today's climate you need to be able to deliver your product with more than a nod and a smile.

Wayne S. Sakariason

Wayne S. Sakariason, a lifelong resident of Kalispell, died at home Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, of natural causes. Wayne was born July 7, 1930, to William and Myrtle Sakariason. He was the eldest of their three children. At 14 he struck out on his own, hitchhiking to Seattle with in his pocket. He talked the owner of a boarding house into postponing the collection of his rent for one week, found a job and acquired work habits and business skills that served him a lifetime. Wayne worked for Mountain Tractor for 19 years and then purchased the Kalispell Mountain Tractor dealership, which he ran for six more years. He sold that business and started Valley Equipment RV Sales in Evergreen, which gave him the opportunity to pass on his work ethic to his teenage son, who worked with him for several years. He ran Valley Equipment for 25 years until he sold out and retired in 1996. While on a sales call for Mountain Tractor to Montana Plywood in Whitefish, Wayne was introduced to a pretty, young secretary in their office. Her name was Amanda Mattson, and he said the second he set eyes on her, he knew she was the one for him but it took a little longer to convince her. They were married for 37 happy years, raising their two children, attending antique auctions and scouring antique shops across the United States, and turning their home and property on Woodland Hill into a showplace. It was there they welcomed their grandson, Dakota, who lived with them and brought much love and laughter into their lives. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roger Sakariason (formerly of Kalispell), and Marvin Sakariason (formerly of Yuma, Ariz.); his beloved wife, Amanda Sakariason; and his favorite aunt, Dagney Nelson (formerly of Kalispell). He is survived by his son, Terry Sakariason, and wife, Joy; daughter, Sheri Sakariason, and number one grandson, Dakota Sakariason, and granddaughter, Kendall, and daughters, Charlene, Denise and Susan, all of Kalispell. Patsy Wagner, his loving companion of the last four years, his significant other, as he teasingly called her, also survives him at their home in Kalispell. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public services. Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be laid to rest next to his wife, Amanda, at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Friends are encouraged to visit the Web site at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Local stores not worried about new Cabela's

Though national chains and big box stores can take their toll on local businesses, the two major local sporting goods stores are not feeling threatened by the entrance of Cabela’s into the Flathead Valley retail scene.

Phones Plus moves into old Arctic Circle

MOSES LAKE - Phones Plus is moving into the former Arctic Circle on South Pioneer Way in Moses Lake.

Teacher day

The Staples store is holding a Teacher Appreciation Day today to make sure Flathead Valley teachers have everything they need for school.

Legals for March, 29 2023

Whitefish's Stella Hobbs tops podium in grueling gravel race

The Last Best Race was on par with its slogan “for neighbors, racers, n’ adventure chasers” as an estimated 550 participants, 125 volunteers and over 1,000 supporters and spectators gathered in Whitefish last weekend for the fourth edition of the gravel race.

Overnight camping set to close at Huckleberry Campground

The Bureau of Land Management is poised to begin a modernization and improvement project for electrical upgrades that will require overnight camping to be closed at the Huckleberry Campground and Recreation Area on the St. Joe River.

Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 11th time

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Alabama has finished the season No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the 11th time, extending its record by finishing with the program’s first perfect season since 2009.

FEES: Too many difficult questions

Surprise! Saw an article in the paper (Nov. 17) about the stormwater fee the city has been collecting for years and now it seems it might be illegal? Where do these elected officials come from? It would seem if they can divert $3.1 million to fill the Kroc Center hole a few years ago then why collect if for storm sewer water abatement? Apparently the EPA really didn't care if Coeur d'Alene was dumping excessive effluents into the river that year?

Dodger Stadium to serve as presidential voting center

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger Stadium will serve as a vote center for the presidential election in November, making the Dodgers the first Major League Baseball team to make their venue available for voting.

Chamber announces window contest winners

SANDPOINT — If you were downtown Sandpoint shopping, eating, or drinking this holiday season (who wasn’t?), you were sure to notice the explosion of holiday cheer emanating from the businesses. The excitement and smiles were contagious. People were happy to be out and about, and the businesses were thrilled to welcome you.

AP News Digest 2:15 p.m.

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BASIN HOOPS ROUNDUP: Knights remain unbeaten

MOSES LAKE – With most local teams having their slate of non-conference games now in the rearview mirror, boys and girls basketball teams head into the new year aiming to pick up wins against league opponents.

W. R. Grace trial to test validity of claims

Reports of speculators paying up to $25 per share for stock in W. R. Grace & Co., which is said to be an unusually high amount for a company in bankruptcy, and suggestions that W. R. Grace & Co. is willing to gamble the company on the decision of a lone bankruptcy judge seems to rest on the company's belief that there is medical evidence to test the validity of claims.

Woody's carries on location's history

By LAURA ROADY

Shop with a Cop serves nice local children

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office and Moses Lake Police Department teamed up with local businesses to host the third annual Shop with a Cop last week in Moses Lake.