Marriage and family during a lockdown

This “lockdown” or quarantine has been something none of us have experienced before and the effects are many. The baseball, soccer and track meets are canceled. Movie theaters, concerts and events not happening. Many are not able to work and students are home instead of in school.

VINTAGE VOICES You’ve got a (hi)story to tell

As this is my inaugural column in the Press, I’d like to briefly introduce myself.

Big Sky postpones football conference competition until spring

FARMINGTON, Utah — Due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Big Sky Conference is postponing its fall 2020 football season to spring 2021. The conference’s Presidents’ Council convened Thursday and voted to move forward on Friday.

Get back to health in 2011

Well, it's that time of year again. It's time to have a "mental check in," as I like to call it. Most of us are reassessing the past year and deciding what we need to do to improve our lives with the year to come.

Streets department promotes an environment of safety

Our mission statement for the Coeur d'Alene Street Department reads: "To support the city's mission by providing citizens with safe, unrestricted street surfaces and control devices all year around and providing departments with cost effective vehicle maintenance services."

POLITICS: On the side of liberty

Along with a hundred other citizens, special guests, Bob Nonini, Vito Barbieri, Phil Hart and Steve Vick, I was much encouraged having attended the Idaho Freedom Foundation meeting last week at the Red Lion Inn in Post Falls. While there, I met an engaging young man named Bruce. He shared a website with me, mises.org. On this site I found an essay by Frenchman Frederic Bastiat from 1850. This essay could have been written today. Bastiat's essay captures the tone of concern for our country, which most in attendance last night and many in our country share. I will let Bastiat speak for himself.

All Idaho voters should vote in May 15 primary

The upcoming elections are the most consequential for Idaho in a generation. The Governor’s race, in particular, will affect our state’s future as we work through perennial challenges, such as ensuring our schools and systems of higher education are strong. Idaho’s new governor will also have to lead us through the complex challenges of our day, such as the opioid epidemic, declining school readiness for incoming kindergarteners, and the state’s aging infrastructure. I encourage all Idahoans to get educated about the candidates and vote in the primary election on May 15 when the top candidates for each political party will be selected. This election is the first step in selecting our next governor, and perhaps even more significant than the general election.

Stay healthy and comfortable hiking with alpaca socks

I love family hikes around Tubbs Hill and walking along Mineral Ridge with beautiful views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, while we stretch our legs and give the dogs a chance to take in all the smells around the area. Whenever I go for a hike, I always wear my trusty Alpaca socks. Some days we start out early in the brisk morning air, and hike until the sun rises and heats up the trail along with my feet. Luckily, my alpaca socks always adapt to the weather and keep my feet comfortable during our hikes.

You should worry about constitutional convention

At this moment in our nation’s history, we are deeply divided. There is little agreement between our two major political parties. Eroding confidence in our governing institutions includes flagging respect for Congress, the presidency and the courts.

North Idaho Veterans Home: Mission accomplished!

The recent announcement by Gov. Little that the Idaho Division of Veteran Services has received confirmation that the Veterans Administration has approved a $31 million construction grant for a new 57-bed North Idaho Veterans Home to be built in Post Falls culminates a 15-year effort to secure this facility.

Business community supports NIC

Our community is facing a critical threat - the risk of loss of NIC’s accreditation. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is expected to issue their decision on the show cause sanction by end of July. Loss of accreditation for NIC would have devastating consequences for North Idahoans, making higher education costlier and harder to access. Additionally, our local job market would suffer a severe blow as the business community relies heavily on NIC for an educated and skilled workforce.

Community Thanks May 18, 2014

Your health board failed you

Jai Nelson laments PHD decision, offers way forward.

Why do we have a fairgrounds?

On the northeast corner of Government Way and Kathleen Avenue sits the 83-acre community asset known as the fairgrounds. In 1954 the fairgrounds moved from downtown Coeur d'Alene to our present site, which was at one time the edge of town. 2011 will mark the 57th fair here. Now nearly the geographical center of the county and close to a large number of commercial developments and a hub of activity, all of this is conducive to our present use.

Trails and roads: Part II

This week, I would like to re-address an unfortunate and ugly issue of intolerance on our shared recreational use of our roads and trails.

IDEA: Leaders, pay up

Since the executive leadership of our state and cities have determined that the lowest paid of our fellow citizens and our small business people should now be unable to feed their families and pay their bills, would it not be appropriate for those leaders to donate their salaries (for as long as they insist on hurting those folk), to charitable organizations that are now overburdened by those affected by executive decisions?

DOUG O: Working, not talking

I’m voting for Doug Okuniewicz for Idaho House District 2, Seat B because he has already proven his willingness and ability to fight on our behalf in opposing the prison reentry center that Boise bureaucrats want to build here in North Idaho. Any Johnny-come-lately can say they are against the reentry center, but Doug has been actively working with local officials to draft code changes that will give them the legal authority to refuse a reentry center in our area since last year. And, don’t forget Doug’s opponent has been endorsed by one of the Boise bureaucrats who wants to open a reentry center in our area.

CLUB: On road to good deeds

On Dec. 6, this paper ran a short article and picture about our club, the North Idaho Classic Car Club, donating to local charities. This club is made up of dedicated members and volunteers that have been involved in this type of activity for many years. This year we were able to donate $6,000. 

RECALL: Having our say now

The Press: “Standing up for Cd’A.” Fernan stands with Cd’A — what? They live in Fernan, not Cd’A; they don’t understand our problems. They stand for their cronies, not with the majority of our citizens then. They must not understand we’re being taxed to death here with pet projects. They must enjoy their taxes there.

SCHOOLS: Invest in your future

They say that “life begins at 40.” However, as I approach that milestone birthday, I’m thinking more about raising our children, maintaining our home and afterward taking care of my physical health and well-being. Although it may be some of the most enjoyable years, 40 years of use causes eventual wear.