Where there's a will there's a way

Ruthie Johnson is the undisputed Grand Dame of the GOP in these parts and every year heads up the ticket sales for the Lincoln Day Dinner. Octogenarian Ruthie broke an ankle a few weeks back and has been confined t…

The causes, treatments of PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumping anxiety, and/or insomnia that lingers for four weeks or more after a traumatic…

Teens: Bullying is biggest problem

When did bullying become such a problem it needed legislation? Perhaps the same day incivility became acceptable as "normal." Once upon a time we could dislike or disagree without losing control and acting out like…

The meaning of community

When disaster strikes, we depend on a network of people surrounding us to help us get back on our feet. We've seen examples of this time and time again from widespread natural disasters to local families in need. P…

Mack strikes back

Prop 1 most important of all

Proposition One on the November ballot is the legislation passed in 2011 regarding negotiated agreements and renewable contracts for teachers. While the specific wording that will appear on the November 2012 ballot…

Flexibility sought on fieldhouse name issue

In early 2011 our two grieving families were joined by a handful of friends to develop a plan to build a multi-sport facility at Coeur d'Alene High School. The plans for construction and fundraising for the Viking …

What's wrong with slimed meat?

With a nickname like "pink slime," it's got to be bad, right? Not so, say the U.S. Department of Agriculture and meat producers.

'Forever Young' singer signs for fans

When the Tri-Cities Americans meet the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL, there's no shortage of action on the ice. But last Friday there was excitement of another kind at the Chiefs' home game. Valerie and Josh Queen, Gar…

StormoGipson wrong about when life begins

It has already been a few days since I read with disgust Dr. StormoGipson's (Dr. SG) "opinion" and attempts to rationalize life's beginnings in The Press. Really, Dr. SG, I think you have been rattled by a man who …

It takes a village to beat crime

Jim Hightower believes we need to be more aware to curb crime, so he's leading by conspicuous example. The Coeur d'Alene business owner featured in Monday's Press is a new board member of the local chapter of Crime…

Month-by-month, March-September spring and summer of 2012 North Idaho weather outlooks

Other parties infiltrating the GOP

After much consideration and prayerful thought, I am writing what I witnessed at the Republican Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28. I hold an important position within the Republican party as the preside…

Prepare to spring forward

After last week's winter teaser, the sun is back. Saving daylight ought to erase any lingering winter blahs. This weekend, the wee hours of the second Sunday in March, Americans set the clocks ahead an hour (offici…

Basketball ... and the game of life

It was certainly a basketball-themed week that started off with a great new event ... Minnow Madness, a middle school take-off of Coeur d'Alene's cross-town rivalry between CHS and LCHS, Fight for the Fish. Canfiel…