DEFENSE: Why we have 2nd Amendment

Whether local, state or federal, law enforcement has no mandate to protect a U.S. citizen. They all have a mandate to ENFORCE THE LAW. Our founding fathers understood this when adding the Second Amendment to the Constitution. The God-given right of self-defense of one’s person, family, property, cattle, horses, etc., is an individual responsibility — just part of a well-regulated militia.

COMPANIONS: Abandoned dog met with compassion

The story of Loomie in Saturday’s Press moved me to tears. And I’m not even a dog person — I’m a cat lover. But, my heart went out to that little fur baby that someone would so heartlessly abandon and such a cruel way.

ELECTION: Can’t afford to keep Herndon

Senator Herndon’s 2024 votes against Idaho agriculture and water are misaligned with District 1 constituents; not “Saving Idaho” as he promotes.

Wray Cartwright, 62

Marvin "Wray" Cartwright met his Savior Feb. 9, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1961, in Coeur d'Alene, and spent most of his life in Kootenai County.

David George Albertini, 79

David George Albertini, 79 —In Memoriam— By Dan Zadra & Francie Lane

Aquifer protection on symposium agenda

Open space meeting set for April 20

Representatives from the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, American Farmland Trust, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and more will speak April 20 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds during the Working Lands and Open Space Symposium.

Lloyd Clayton Davis, 93

Lloyd Clayton Davis, 93, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on May 30, 2024, of age-related causes.

Wallace Food Bank on ice

More refrigeration aids additions to food offerings

The switch from only preserved foods that can sit on a shelf to fresh produce and frozen proteins has been paying off at the Wallace Food Bank. “If we can provide it, let’s do it,” Michael Hoffman, food bank president, said.

Danny (Dan) W. Mellick, 82

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny W. (Dan) Mellick on September 19, 2023. After battling numerous health issues throughout his life, Dan died from heart failure at 82 years of age.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How to hog-tie a llama

It started as a joke. In trying to come up with podcast ideas, I laughingly said “how about ‘How to Hog-Tie a Llama’!” It is now a podcast and an article!

Time for dragons to roar

Xin nian kuai-le — happy new year! Chinese astrology is a lot more complex than its Western counterpart. With comparatively less emphasis on astronomical prognostications, it’s based more on numerology, perceived personality characteristics at birth, and compatibilities — with life choices as well as people. It’s also integrated with the spiritual; elements of ancient Chinese culture and religion pervade: man and nature, the magic of 12, and yes, the planets. The thread interweaving it all is the belief that all phenomena are just differentiations of one infinity.

Linda Starck, 76

Linda passed away quietly on April 9, 2023, with her family by her side at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene after a stroke and a brief battle with cancer.

Reta Gerths, 82

Reta Gerths, 82, formerly of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly at St Luke’s in Boise on November 25, 2023.

Strategies for detecting and preventing pet cancer

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 1 in 5 cats and 1 in 4 dogs will, at some point in their life, develop tumors, with estimations that almost half of dogs over the age of 10 will develop a form of cancer.

Haldo 'Quint' Sidney Fredrickson, 49

Haldo Sidney (Quint) Fredrickson V was born on May 24, 1974, in Kalispell, Montana and passed away on November 23, 2023, at home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Patricia Bailey, 89

Patricia Ann (Larsen) Bailey July 30, 1934 – February 25, 2024

Lydia Smith, 82

Lydia Loy Smith, 82, died November 2, 2023, in Gig Harbor, Washington. She was born on a snowy January 26, 1941, in her grandmother’s house near Akron, Ohio, to Bernard (Jesse) and Myrl Ballard.

Barbara Jane Young, 83

Barbara Jane Young of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, died peacefully on April 13, 2024, with family by her side. She was 83.

Linda Tiffany, 74

Linda Kay Tiffany, 74, of Rathdrum, Idaho. She was born Dec. 4, 1948, to Lucille Scheller and Fred Chaffins in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Randy Hunter, 76

Randall Lloyd Hunter, 76, died at home on October 31, 2023.