AMAZED: Gift touches the heart

The evening of Feb. 29 I sat by myself in a booth in a Post Falls restaurant eating while reading a magazine. A lady and, I presume, her 7-8-year-old daughter, stopped by my table and the daughter very politely offered me a small paper cutout portrayal of Yellowstone National Park with two trees and a bird which she had colored with Crayola of which she was justly proud.

Huckleberries

Huckleberries

Fall movie preview 2011

After a summer of sequels and 3D adventures, fall is finally here and moviegoers will be treated to... more sequels and 3D adventures.

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George Ronald Wood, 81

UK's Clegg emphasizes differences with Cameron

LONDON - Opposition Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg appealed Saturday for an overhaul of British politics, saying he wanted changes to an electoral system that has kept the country's Labour and Conservative parties in power for generations.

Managing compulsive disorders in dogs and cats

Dogs and cats who cannot be distracted from an activity, such as biting or chasing imaginary objects, may be experiencing a compulsive disorder, especially when their behavior prevents them from maintaining their daily routine.

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Diane (Andrews) Teske Kellar, 76

Theodore Otterson, 81

Theodore W. Otterson, loving husband and father, passed into eternal life on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at his home in Post Falls. After a year-long battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and both sons.

Stanley Hilton Shapiro, 73

Dr. Stanley Hilton Shapiro, 73, beloved life partner of Kristi Beamis and physician to many passed away quietly at home in Pinehurst, Idaho on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Should You Keep Dogs Away From Acorns?

Every dog owner knows the difficulty of keeping their curious canines from eating just about anything they can find, and, with fall in full swing, scattered acorns are likely to catch plenty of pets’ attention.

Winning wetlands

EPA transforms farmland into ideal habitat for birds

The marshy fields behind Mike Schlepp's homestead are a tundra swan's dream.

Notices July 8, 2011

BERKSHIRE, Marie M., 94, of St. Joe City, died July 6, 2011, at home. Born Feb. 5, 1917, in Valley, Wash. Services are being planned for a later date to be announced. Memorial: www.hodgefuneralhome.com

Grilled corn salad for a warm summer day

My garden is exploding! Tomatoes that generally begin turning green around the middle of August are ready to eat this second week of July. The rocket, which some refer to as arugula, offered two cuttings of the spicy lettuce and begins to bolt. The zucchini is quickly outgrowing its bed and I am overwhelmed with jalapenos and sweet-hot peppers.

Harold Johnson, 86

Harold Johnson, 86, former Plaza, N.D.,-area farmer and cattleman, Mervyn Harold (M.H.) Johnson passed away at his home in Dalton Gardens on June 20, 2013. Mr. Johnson had been in declining health in recent years as a result of strokes.

Gloria B. Klotz, 91

Gloria Badraun Klotz passed away unto her Lord and Savior, August 5, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1931 to Nick and Katherine Badraun in Newport, Washington.

Today's pit bull is yesterday's shepherd

I am so weary of pit bulls being labeled because of human training and breeding faults. There was a time when German shepherds were labeled similarly but now people are seeing the intelligence, loyalty, and love of this breed.

Huckleberries

On Cloud 9: Historic hospitality on the waterfront

It was THE place to go to celebrate. Cloud 9, perched seven stories above the shoreline, offering a sweeping view of Lake Coeur d’Alene, from Cougar, Casco and Kidd Island bays on the west to far beyond Tubbs Hill on the east.

The Common-sense Dog

By STEPHANIE VICHINSKY

Alvin S. Hanson, 88

We have lost a wonderful and generous man in the recent passing of Alvin S. Hanson. He had no enemies. His handsome smile, gentle spirit, quiet humor, integrity, and loving nature made him only friends. On May 3, 2015, Alvin Hanson, affectionately known by most as Al, passed away peacefully after courageously battling a three-year war with cancer.

Protecting puppies from parvovirus

Springtime brings a vibrant burst of life and marks a time when many puppies are born.