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Interest rate relief arrives at last
The housing market has been in the Intertropical Convergence Zone for well over a year. For the non-nautical reade…
Bonner County History - April 21, 2020
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Beautify pre-season with lavish planters of colorful annuals
During the difficult birth of true spring — with labor pains of snow, then rain and mud, then a freeze — followed by maybe one (or even two!) sunny days that m…
Bonner County History - April 19, 2020
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If you’re using chocolate chips, be sure to read the bag
Grandmas are known for their ability to bake comforting, tasty treats for their loved ones. My husband’s grandmother was no different. She could make delicious confections without ever consulting a recipe. This was…
God’s Word offers a better solution for us
The world is changing fast. Everyday there’s a new restriction or rule or recommendation in our nation due to COVID-19. And then there are the opinions — the seemingly endless supply of individuals exercising their…
Bonner County History - April 16, 2020
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Area women begin Farm bureau work
20 Years Ago — 2000
Pull out your best memories to sustain you at this time
In another world … Terry and I drive to our favorite Priest Lake beach on a sunny spring day to picnic in the sand. We set up our chairs next to each other. Listen to the waves lap the shore. Maybe follow a bald ea…
Stressed? Tips point way to health, fitness
Stressed. Mentally drained. Emotional eating. Physically exhausted. Smoking. Drinking alcohol.
There is no silver bullet to prevent novel coronavirus
Let’s get this straight. Besides making sure you don’t come in contact with an infected person, practicing good hygiene and staying home as much as possible, there is nothing you can do to prevent getting COVID-19.…
Bonner County History - April 14, 2020
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A testament to the wisdom of wild creatures
Several years ago, I recounted in this column an amazing happening I experienced shortly after moving to Sandpoint from the Coeur d’Alene area. It’s such a lov…
Library helps put the binge in your watching
What do Movie Gallery, Blockbuster, and West Coast Video have in common?
COVID-19 testing much more than just our bodies
“Six feet of separation”. “Six degrees of separation.” They may look similar, but they really aren’t! The first, a medical caution during the COVID-19 is to keep six feet of separation between “me and thee.” A wise…
Bonner County History - April 9, 2020
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