February's final act

The last day of February is a vision of white caps on Lake Coeur d'Alene as high winds whip the falling snow near the boardwalk on the north shore. There seems to be little chance that March will come in like a lamb tomorrow.

RIP Senator McClure

Jim McClure served Idaho for 24 years in Congress and the US Senate. He passed away over the weekend at age 86. In September 2008, he was a guest at the Women in Red Luncheon where we enjoyed a brief visit as he signed copies of his latest book. What a gentleman and a true public servant.
Associated Press story HERE.

Brrrrrr.

This is my view on Friday morning. North Idaho is waking up to single digit temps. Weather story from the Press HERE.

Robins of Winter

The Arctic chill and accompanying snow storm brought about 20 robins to seek shelter in the trees and shrubs around our Post Falls home on Thursday. The sight of the birds made me wistful for springtime. More photos of our red-breasted visitors HERE.

Cheer for North Idaho!

The North Idaho College Cheerleading Squad performed during halftime of the Post Falls/Lake City boys basketball tournament in The Arena at Post Falls.
The high-flying talented team heads off to California for the National Cheer Competition this weekend. Go Cardinals!

Viking Wrestler Not Pinned by Injury



E.G. Lunceford gives a thumbs up from his KMC hospital bed, with fellow CHS wrestlers Drew Moreno, Johnny Peregrina, Colin Comack, Jake Graham, Garret Demers, and Steve Price by his side. *Photo courtesy of Bob Siegwarth

Coeur d'Alene High School wrestler, E.G. Lunceford suffered a broken neck during a match over the weekend. Story HERE from this week's Main Street column.

Sweet Start to Valentine's Day

The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association's annual Chocolate Walk on Friday night was a sell-out success! Had a great time with fellow judges Susan DuBois and Marilee Wallace. Photos HERE.

Lion of the Year

Post Falls Lions President Paul Wagner (on left) presented Bert Thoreson with the 2010 Lion of the Year Award.
For me, Bert's Husband of the Year every year!

Groundhog Day, Idaho style

Marty Marmot, Punxsutawney Phil's Idaho cousin, didn't see his shadow today so it looks like an early spring!