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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's promise is one you can depend upon
Another election season has come and gone. Much campaigning, many promises, and much hope for improvements, as people may desire. I would like to take a moment to focus, not so much on the “many promises”’ that hav…
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Lilies can grow, spread as easily as daffodils
Nearly two decades ago, I clipped an article titled “Lilies for Naturalizing — A Rainbow of Carefree Summer Color” — written by Amos Pettingill of White Flower…
Holiday weekend packed with a bit of everything
SANDPOINT — We’ve got a full menu and a little bit of everything for Memorial Day Weekend — concerts, plays, films and more.
Finding the key to prevention of teen pregancies
No moral judgment here, just the facts. Close to half of teens ages 15 to 19 are sexually active. The good news is that 86 percent of them said that they used some form of birth control but the bad news, according …
The sweetness of a wood thrush's song
I’m listening for that wood thrush to fly in. He’s a songster — trilling woodland romance, especially in the evening. Years ago I heard him at Priest Lake. Followed the notes and spied him in a tree — enough to ide…
Put yourself on the list of what's important
We, as moms and modern-day women, are forced to do more in less time. The demands of our jobs, homes, families, and friends often forces us to put ourselves last.
Hit the trail (or how to get ready for a marathon)
The first big marathon of 2018 is just around the corner. On Sunday, May 27, the Coeur d’Alene Marathon will be taking place. Whether you are doing a full or just taking part in half-marathon, there are a few thing…
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Serving others good for all
Have you ever damaged an arm, a leg, a hip or a shoulder? After it was repaired, was it immediately as “good as new,” or did you have to work hard to get it back into good shape? Yes, hard work was involved.
Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt look up and enjoy the real world
Ping. Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt. Ploop. Brbbpt. These are onomatopoeia, the made-up words we use to describe sounds. Alerts and notifications emitting from our phones and other electronic devices constantly cry out for our …
Pasta is incomparable for infinite presentations
For years I have praised the versatile charms of pasta: In its many forms — from rice-like orzo, through small-to-large shells, wheels, bowties, macaroni, twi…
Let's get together
Life, as defined by God, happens when we live together in unity. Think about what heaven is like. When Jesus prayed to the Father in John 17, His desire that we become one was very clear.
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