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Bonner County History - Oct. 10. 2024
A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from P…
God still seeks such a heart as Daniel had
The suffering of Christ at Calvary was infinite! None can grasp that reality in its fullness! How can anyone, genius or average, hope to comprehend the pain of one who tasted death for every human being? However, C…
'Your Library Transformation' grand opening set
Your Library Transformation has been the focus of my professional life for the past 10 months, but as the grand opening approaches, it is even more consuming. I dreamt about it last night. With the typical end of m…
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June blooms with a full slate of entertainment
SANDPOINT — As we head into the lovely month of June, we’re not just turning a corner, we’re taking it on two wheels, baby!
Shade, mossy habitat benefits gardeners, birds & bees
Depending on individual property sites in our high-county North Idaho surroundings, area residents generally share an acidic soil situation. Hills and mountain…
Priest River claims Lilac Parade honors in Spokane
100 Years Ago — 1918
Don't settle for living your life on autopilot
How much of your life remains on auto-pilot? When you walk through your day, how many things do you do that are simply a routine?
Honoring our soldiers, family
I guess I’m from an era that marks May 30 as Memorial Day. Changing it to extend the weekend seems like a direct hit on its meaning. So, I’ll be keeping time with the date on the old calendar.
Did Popeye suffer from osteoporosis?
He’s 89 years old and his diet consisted primarily (or exclusively for all I know) on spinach. And, since spinach contains oxalates which prevent your body from absorbing calcium my question today is, does Popeye h…
Want to be healthier? Maybe it's time to rethink your goals
Do you want to lose weight, increase strength or overall fitness? Are you sick of guessing what exercises you should do or living at the mercy of the scale? If you answered yes then perhaps it is time to rethink we…
Why scratching your bug bites feels so good
With all the flooding we’ve been having, this year is going to produce mosquitoes the size of birds. That means a lot of itching and a heck of a lot of scratching.
Forget apples, try apple cider vinegar instead
We all remember the old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, perhaps the better saying is “Three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar a day keeps the doctor away”?
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When it comes to technology, balance is best
When I was employed as a sales person, I was presenting a pitch to an important client when a video game theme song interrupted our conversation. I tried to ignore it, but it was really disruptive. I don’t play vid…