Idaho Briefs

Free grief-response workshop Thursday

Area hospice providers are hosting a grief response workshop Thursday, Aug. 30, for community members in the helping professions.

Community Thanks May 25, 2014

Vets to discuss Agent Orange

Town hall meeting is Saturday at NIC Student Union

CHART: Leftist all the way

A leftist chart with the headline “Blaze through the maze of media bias” appeared on The Press Sunday edition (front page). As managing editor, Michael Patrick should be ashamed of himself endorsing the person providing the fake information. The chart, created by Adfontes founder Vanessa Otero, appears in a dog and pony format. Patrick promotes the young girl as well versed in her research.

Briefly

- Three staffers at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library were recognized for their service. Information Technology Coordinator Christopher Brannon has worked for the library for 15 years. Reference Clerks Brenda Bergelin — who also serves as the library’s bookkeeper — and Barbara Brambila-Smith — who is also involved in library outreach — have served 10 years each.

Packer to speak to KC Republican Women

Kelley Packer, bureau chief for Idaho’s Bureau of Occupational Licensing, will speak May 2 at the Kootenai County Republican Women’s meeting and the public is invited to attend.

Feds OK $273.4M for tribes

By PRESS STAFF

Post Falls in process of impact fee update

Topic to be discussed during Dec. 13 planning and zoning meeting

The city of Post Falls is seeking to amend its impact fee report, which will be discussed at the Dec. 13 meeting of the planning and zoning commission.

SCHOOLS: Focus on the basics

I read with interest The Press article last week entitled “CDA School District Responds to ‘Critical Race Theory’ Commentary.

CdAEDC/Jobs Plus annual meeting on Sept. 7

Focus will be 'Building for the Future'

The Coeur d’Alene Economic Development Corporation/Jobs Plus, Inc., has scheduled its annual meeting on Sept. 7. "Building for the Future" is the theme of the meeting scheduled 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

ANONYMOUS: Letter rankles writer

ANONYMOUS: Letter rankles writer

POLITICS: Lower flag, remove bumper sticker

I am not naive to the fact that whatever I might write, which happens to be published, there stands a very low probability anyone would be swayed to my position that previously did not already share some facsimile of it, especially if the subject matter centers around strongly held political views.

VACCINE: A cow story

This letter is intended for those who are just not yet sure about taking the vaccine.

Dalton Gardens ponders regulations for short-term rentals

A new ordinance regarding short-term rentals is being reviewed in Dalton Gardens. If adopted, the city would require property owners for rentals to file or renew registration annually that would expire on March 31 of each following year.

Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults

The Skinny on Weight Loss

Aug. 9, 2010, I got an article off the Internet. It was entitled "Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults," by Carla K. Johnson, AP medical writer. She was writing about a new study appearing in that Monday's archives of Internal Medicine. It was described as "One of the largest studies to examine the dangers of abdominal fat..." and "...the first to analyze waist size and deaths for people in three BMI (Body Mass Index) categories: normal, overweight and obese." In all three groups, waist size was linked to higher risk. "About 2% of people in the study had normal BMI numbers but larger than recommended waists." The study suggests that men and women with the biggest waistlines have twice the risk of dying over a decade as those with the smallest tummies. Surprising, bigger waists carry a greater risk of death even for people whose weight is "normal" by the Body Mass Index or BMI, a standard measure based on weight and height. "Even if you haven't had a noticeable weight gain, if you notice your waist size increasing that's an important sign," said lead author Eric Jacobs of The American Cancer Society, which funded the study.

Bully boss means high cost

Tuesday's Press reported local school districts are working steadily to address parents' concerns about bullying. Add to that the infamous story of the bullied bus driver in New York last year and similar accounts and you can't help but think like the stereotypical old fogey, "What's wrong with kids today?"

POLITICS: Shades of McCarthy

In 1968, Eugene McCarthy, Democrat Senator from Minnesota, ran for president. He ran so strongly in the primaries that he was credited for convincing Lyndon Johnson not to run again for another term.

No headline

The alluring aroma of waffle cones is impossible to miss as you stroll past Shenanigans Sweets and Treats in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Year-round, the enticing smell of fresh-cooked cones wafts its way from the popular hole-in-the-wall candy store beckoning passersby.

Have a bunny new year

Xin (“shin”) nian kuai-le, you cuddly rabbits.