Jackson Staples, right, and Gary Dixon stand at the Papa Murphy's on Government Way in Coeur d'Alene where Dixon lost an envelope with $1,200 last Friday. Jackson found it and the money was returned to Dixon.
March 17, 2023
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March 17, 2023 1:09 a.m.
'A hometown hero'
Cd'A teen turns in lost money, receives praise, rewards for honesty
When Jackson Staples found an envelope with cash inside, he didn’t count it. Nor did he consider keeping it. He adhered to the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. “If I lost a wallet, I would be absolutely concerned,” the 17-year-old said. “I would be grateful if someone returned it to me.”