Asotin Co. names 4-H coordinator

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Thursday, March 14th, 2:22 pm

The Asotin County 4-H coordinator position has finally been filled.

After interviewing five candidates, officials say Kim Belanger was selected for the position. She started the job on Monday.

"She is a WSU employee, with salary being contributed by Asotin County. Her primary hours will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; but could vary due to evening meetings and fair priorities," according to the WSU Asotin County Extension Office.

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Super 1 Foods recognized by Sheriff's Department

Submitted by PRESS RELEASE on Wednesday, March 13th, 4:21 pm

On March 13, 2013, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office presented Super 1 Foods a plaque in recognition for their support of the department’s Alive @ 25 young driver’s program

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office implemented the Alive @ 25 program in November 2009. This 4 ½ hour young driver’s education class is for ages 15-24 and emphasizes young drivers recognition of reckless driving habits of their age group and the need to make positive driving decisions while both a driver and passenger. The class is taught twice a month. Since the class’ inception, Super 1 Foods has been a significant supporter, supplying water and snacks for the class.

The Sheriff’s Office appreciates Super 1 Foods for their continued support of the Alive @ 25 program.

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2nd-degree murder trial postponed

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Wednesday, March 13th, 3:42 pm

The 2nd-degree murder trial for a 29-year-old St. Maries man who allegedly shot his girlfriend in the head on Christmas morning of 2011 has been temporarily postponed.

According to Benewah County First District Court officials, the process got under way yesterday with jury selection for Joseph Herrera's trial, but they were "not able to come up with enough jurors to conduct the trial."

A status conference is scheduled for March 22nd. In the meantime, court officials will determine whether to put together a new jury summons pool or request a change of venue for the case.

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Gem Club to hold public auction

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Wednesday, March 13th, 3:16 pm

The Hells Canyon Gem Club is holding a public consignment auction on Saturday on the Lewis-Clark State College campus:

https://www.facebook.com/events/385245318241137/

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Zags join Harlem Shake craze

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Wednesday, March 13th, 10:44 am

Just as many thought the Harlem Shake craze was coming to an end, the Gonzaga men's basketball team gave it a gust of relevancy in the Inland Northwest.

On its way back from a WCC championship run in Las Vegas the Zags recorded their own Harlem Shake video with Naismith Award finalist Kelly Olynyk serving as the leader of the shake, (which, if you aren't familiar with the fad, is the guy who starts humping air first.)

"Don't care how late we are, had fun doing that video! lol #betterlatethannever," point guard Kevin Pangos tweeted.

The Zags did their shake on a plane, which has raised eyebrows before when a Colorado State student led the dance on a Frontier flight. The FAA said it would investigate that case, no word yet about the Zags' video.

This year's team is no stranger to the viral video: Guards Kevin Pangos, Kyle Dranginis, Drew Barham and Rem Bakamus made a popular trick shot video that is brought up during most Zag broadcasts.

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Former sheriff's deputy sentenced for relationship with 16-year-old girl

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Tuesday, March 12th, 12:44 pm

NEZPERCE, ID - A 31-year-old Kamiah man today was sentenced to 90 days in jail, given credit for 90 days served, placed on six years of supervised probation, and fined $530.50 for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl.

Daniel Funderburg, who is a former Idaho County Sheriff's Deputy, pled guilty under a Rule 11 Plea Agreement in Lewis County's Second District Court to one count of sexual battery - "committed by lewd or lascivious acts on a minor child 16 or 17 years of age." He was arrested on December 5th on a $250,000 warrant.

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Education encourages garden program with grants to local schools

Submitted by PRESS RELEASE on Tuesday, March 12th, 11:15 am

The Idaho State Department of Education is awarding $26,000 to help eight schools across Idaho build school gardens, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna announced today.

Each school will receive a grant of $2,000 to build a garden that will help promote nutrition, science and agricultural education.

“Idaho has offered school garden grants for several years and seen great results. With a school garden, students can learn critical lessons about nutrition, math, science and many other subject areas in a hands-on learning environment,” Superintendent Luna said.

Research shows that garden-based education can increase academic achievement and often result in higher test scores among students.

In addition to these eight schools, five childcare centers also funded through U.S. Department of Agriculture funding will be awarded school garden grants.

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