Kerri Thoreson
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Honoring sacrifice on Memorial Day
As we head into the first three-day weekend of the upcoming summer season, it’s good to remember why Memorial Day is observed. In 1868, it was known as Decoration Day, a day to decorate the graves of Civil War sold…
A day in the life of prairie farmers
Spring round-up started early Sunday morning for the McLean family and friends at their farm house on the Rathdrum Prairie. Just a couple of miles north of I-90’s Greensferry overpass surrounded by subdivisions but…
Enjoying the rituals of spring
Area high schools have been holding their proms the past few weekends and even though it’s been 21 years since our youngest graduated from high school it’s been fun to see the photographs of so many teens all dress…
A grateful community and country
Sgt. Greg Moore wore the uniform of the Coeur d'Alene Police Department for 16 years. He was a husband and a father who, like all of those who make a career of public safety, protected and served his community. Lik…
The public place name game
Sunday’s editorial in the Press caught my attention with these opening lines ... “Post Falls isn’t keen on naming things after leading citizens. OK, they made an exception for the name of the town — honoring German…
Sore muscles part of the journey
Two things I know I’ll never do; jump out of a perfectly good airplane or become a professional dancer. Although the past several weeks I’ve spent quality time in a dance studio.
School views have changed over time
Teacher Suzanne Holland shared a fun story this week about her own children. Chloe is a first-grader and Jordan is in third grade; both will be leaving Prairie View Elementary next fall to attend the new elementary…
Smiling through the tears for Anna
If I were writing this column with pen and paper instead of the computer, it would be stained with tears. This community, this world, and most intimately the family of Anna Pearce are mourning her death ... and cel…
Bagpipes, golf and cupcakes: what a day!
March came in like a lamb and is headed out the same way so it’s not surprising that there were golfers enjoying the game on the last day of winter this past Saturday.
Farewell to our friend, thanks for the memories
Last month, on the eve of Bob Hough’s 89th birthday, I visited him at Orchard Ridge to drop off a birthday card and give him a hug. He and Cokie, his bride of nearly 66 years, had just weeks before made the move fr…
Oval office hopefuls have paid us a visit
The visit by Ted Cruz on Saturday drew large crowds to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds but despite the fact that Idaho’s four electoral votes don’t generate much excitement in the big picture of winning the nominat…
Small moments define community
There are probably very few of us who aren’t overwhelmed by the uncivil discourse that is becoming the political norm, locally as well as on the national stage. Even outside the realm of politics, everyday people a…
Gratitude for getting a second chance
For 63 years I’ve marked the date of my birth in May, but Feb. 24 is when I celebrate my second chance birthday. Today’s the day 10 years ago that coronary stents were placed in two coronary arteries that were near…
First-time author at 83 years young
Reader Cindy Christoph emailed a suggestion for a book to read after the column last week about book clubs. "Innocent Bystander" is an action fiction by Post Falls author Robert J. Christoph’e, who happens to be he…
Good books shared with good friends
The only thing better than a good book is a good book shared with good friends. Book clubs are not a new concept but this one just might hold a local record for longevity.