Coeur d'Alene officers show a different side while distributing gifts

COEUR d’ALENE — Misty Dawson began to tense up Friday as two Coeur d’Alene police officers approached her in the Shopko department store.

Turn on the lights

Resort Holiday Light Show begins Nov. 21

The 2014 Coeur d'Alene Resort Holiday Light Show will illuminate Coeur d'Alene with 1.5 million lights from Nov. 21 to Jan. 4.

Annual Holidayfest kicks off Saturday

For those who didn't want to brave the crowds Thanksgiving weekend at area stores, the Somers-Lakeside PTA is offering an alternative that's much more family friendly.

Seven Tips For Buying A New Mattress

(NAPSI)—A mattress is one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make, after all, you spend approximately a third of your life in bed. In many ways, it’s like buying a car: research and comparison-shopping are essential; comfort, safety and budget are key considerations; and the number of choices can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to lose sleep over it. These seven tips can help you find the mattress of your dreams:

County businesses struggle to fill job openings

Restaurants to grocery stores, the lumber mills and corner gas stations everywhere are looking for workers, and they’re all facing a similar struggle.

South Fork Wallace River cleanup needs volunteers

Elmer Mattila has a vision.

Legislators hear bill regarding vape regulation

The Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee had a public hearing Monday for a bill, which if passed, would give the state authority to regulate vapor products found to pose a significant risk to public health.

Seven Tips For Buying A New Mattress

(NAPSI)—A mattress is one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make, after all, you spend approximately a third of your life in bed. In many ways, it’s like buying a car: research and comparison-shopping are essential; comfort, safety and budget are key considerations; and the number of choices can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to lose sleep over it. These seven tips can help you find the mattress of your dreams:

Annual Holidayfest kicks off Saturday

For those who didn't want to brave the crowds Thanksgiving weekend at area stores, the Somers-Lakeside PTA is offering an alternative that's much more family friendly.

Annual Holidayfest kicks off Saturday

For those who didn't want to brave the crowds Thanksgiving weekend at area stores, the Somers-Lakeside PTA is offering an alternative that's much more family friendly.

Legals February 4, 2018

No. 25065 INVITATION TO BID DEPOT PARK-PHASE I Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 11:30 AM, local time, Friday, February 9, 2018, for construction of Depot Park-Phase I. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. Depot Park-Phase I includes improving the southwest quadrant of Depot Park. The proposed work generally consists of demolishing and removing an existing building and parking lot, relocating existing underground utilities (power, phone, and cable), site grading, landscaping, installing a new lawn irrigation system, new street lighting system, electrical work and other miscellaneous improvements. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Parks and Recreations Department, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana (406)863-2460; Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana, (406)752-5025; Robert Peccia and Associates, 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, Montana, (406)447-5000; Northwest Montana Plans Exchange, 2303 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 755-5888; Helena Plans Exchange, 1530 Cedar Street, Suite C, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 457-2679. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to bid opening. Digital project bidding documents are available at Robert Peccia & Associates web site (www.rpa-hln.com). Click on the link titled "Current Projects Bidding". You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Robert Peccia & Associates at the address stipulated above to obtain an "official" Bid Proposal form and to get their name added to the Planholders List. A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 will be required to obtain the "official" Bid Proposal. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed construction drawings, specifications and the "official" Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the "official" Bid Proposal form and the Contractor's name has been included on the Planholders List. A prebid conference will be held at Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street in Whitefish, commencing at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each bidder shall submit cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft payable to the City of Whitefish and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a bid security. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work is scheduled to start Monday, April 2, 2018 at the latest. Completion of the work is required within 45 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTORS are not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the construction agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORS or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates according to the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. THE CITY OF WHITEFISH By: /s/ Michelle Howke Whitefish City Clerk January 21, 28, February 4, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

A slow start

Wine-grape growing, like almost any farming enterprise, is one fraught with peril. It racks the nerves of even the most hearty of souls. Add in the pressure on non-grower winemakers to produce a consistent product, and every turn in the weather becomes more important and leads to collective hand-wringing across the wine industry. We calculated that it was a good time to review some recent goings-on across the Western US and how they are likely to affect recent vintages and the start of the 2019 growing year.

Barcelona locals reclaim city from tourists during pandemic

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For florist Laura Gómez and many other Barcelona residents, the COVID-19 pandemic has one silver lining, amid all the death and suffering.

Whitefish

Whitefish police made a person carrying an open container of alcohol near Central Avenue dump it out.

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Blayke Shenefelt, 4, dumps a scoop of dirt with the help of Dan Hodge during Gravelpalooza. (Aaric Bryan/Daily Inter Lake)

Head On Dull

Wendell Dull, left, driver of the Dodge pickup, Officer John Powell, and driver of the Ford dump truck Barb White.

Elderly people give us joy and wisdom

Last Saturday we loaded up our Alpaca socks, scarves, yarn and teddy bears from our store in Hayden to attend the Home and Garden show featured at the Garden Plaza independent living retirement center in Post Falls. Our host Beverly was very gracious to allow us to be part of this very special event. They have quite a facility for our elderly community members! The best way to describe it is a town within a town. It's much like the Hilton in that you have a top notch place to live with all the amenities (Post office, gym, spa, hair salon, restaurants, activities) which are located inside of the living center area. I noticed how the guests were part of a close knit community since they live within walking distance of their neighbors and do not have to bother going outside or driving. Spending the day with these folks brought back fond memories of times earlier in my life where I spent a large part of my time with the elderly.

Want to know the scientists' names? Google them

For anyone interested in seeing all the non-partisan scientists concerned with global climate warming/change, google them then go to the Wikipedia sit.

Hiawatha opens for summer

Get out those mountain bikes and helmets, because it's time to ride the Route of the Hiawatha.

Sandpoint Rodeo comes to town today

From bucking broncos to wrestling steers to roping, there will be no shortage of action at the Sandpoint PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday.