STUDY: Another example of waste

Your front page bit on federal “gubmit” studying the river drainage heavy metal deposits is just more waste in and of itself. The author notes the study is needed to track and or locate areas of sediments containing heavy metals. I say no need. One merely needs to accept that the entire drainage downstream from the mining areas contains deposits detrimental to all life should they be “removed.”

HARE CARE

Soft, cute and for the most part easygoing and quiet, rabbits can make wonderful pets.

Why you should buy wine like a collector

We frequently hear two things from even our best customers about buying wine from a wine shop; first, it takes an extra stop, and second that wine from a wine shop is more expensive than from a grocery store. The first one is absolutely true, we are an extra stop. The second though is absolutely false. We regularly keep wine on the shelf from $8 and up, most times it is better quality and more unique than what you find at your typical supermarket.

UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need "life-saving" aid

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes

Beauty's big comeback

Eagle’s recovery at local rescue to be featured on cable TV show

Janie Veltkamp, president and executive director of Birds Of Prey Northwest, met Beauty the bald eagle in Alaska. Beauty’s top beak had been shot off by a poacher and she had been left for dead, unable to feed herself.

Documents: 'Pill mill' was corrupt drug den

Terrance 'Terry' Hendrickx

Terrance “Terry” Hendrickx began his journey on Jan. 15

Jesse Matthews loves helping kids reach their potential

Meet Jesse Matthews. She has a passion for encouraging those around her to meet their full potential, and she strives to bring compassion and guidance to everything she does. Always preferring to work behind the scenes, her selfless approach keeps the focus on those who need it most.

It's flannel sheet time

My Garden Path

Summer may be over ... too bad the work isn't. As usual, we have plenty to do in the yard and garden.

Fundraiser Monday will support programs for blind, visually impaired

October is Blind Equality Achievement Month. The National Federation of the Blind is hosting a fundraiser Monday to support its advocacy work and blind-specific programs. A portion of sales at the following businesses will go to the National Federation of the Blind-Idaho: Papa Murphy's, Post Falls or Hayden; Grounded Coffee, Post Falls or Coeur d’Alene; and Roger's Burgers, Post Falls.

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Norma Maxine Shorter, 83

Ronald Lee Elliott, 67

Ron passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Hospice House of Spokane surrounded by family and loved ones. Ron was born Feb. 27, 1946, to Willford Lee Elliott and Beverly A.G. Bohn in Seattle. The oldest of three children, his family settled in Spokane where Ron graduated from Rogers High School in 1965.

Michael Cronk, 90

Michael P. Cronk was born on January 29, 1930 (Wallace, Idaho) and passed away September 23, 2020.

MY TURN: The story of George is not over

A dog’s life is meant to be cherished and loved. If only they all had that option. Last August, Devin Weeks of the Coeur d’Alene Press wrote a very sweet story titled “Hope for George.” She did a follow up story a few months later.

Eating cultured

When reading the above title, one of two images will be conjured up: Eating with high etiquette, very refined, expensive foods with a particular pomp; or eating foods that have been lacto-fermented (aka: “cultured”).

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- The next arm-wrestling competition in the North Idaho Stronghold Iron Arm Series will take place Aug. 24. Men’s and women’s classes, each arm. Entrance fee is $15 per class entered. Mandatory weigh-in at 10:30 a.m. The competition starts at 11 a.m. Cash prizes for winners. RSVP on the North Idaho Stronghold Facebook page.

RUDE: Watch your words

I want to point out an unnecessarily rude and insensitive part of your article “Certainly different” by Jerry Hitchcock from July 29. Your writer complained about gluten-free options in the supermarket being “enough to drive you mad.” Expressing his personal, and extremely selfish, displeasure at having to shop at a supermarket which caters to people other than just himself is unacceptable. I myself do not need to feel guilty about having my two gluten-free brands on the shelf among the 15+ (much better tasting) brands that Hitchcock can indulge himself in.

Tanana River study: How to identify dangerous ice

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - After mushing dogs on the Tanana River for 20 years, both for trapping and recreational purposes, Knut Kielland decided to figure out why the river freezes - or doesn't freeze - the way it does.

Roger Graham, 71

Roger Graham passed away suddenly at his home on June 11, 2016.

ADVICE: The Commonsense Dog

I’ve seen and heard of several dog bites this month. Some in public areas, some in people’s homes, some at dog parks, and I am constantly thinking of ways to spread education that might help stop these events. It is a terrible experience for both person and dog, and sadly, it often winds up costing the dog its life.