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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
McEuen: People, let's vote
To paraphrase a song from "The Music Man," "Oh we've got trouble, right here in the Lake City. Yes we've got trouble with a capital T that rhymes with P and that stands for Park." The park at the center of our brou…
Here's several reasons to 'decline to sign'
Looking around Coeur d'Alene lately, I can't help but think of the quote "People fear what they don't understand and hate what they can't conquer." While I would like to think that the recall attempt should be abou…
Computers win ... and students lose
I have spent 16 years teaching in the Coeur d'Alene School District and over 20 working with kids. Three years ago I could not have imagined writing this letter. I am aware of the animosity toward teachers by some …
Why the recall petitions? Because we're not stupid
With the campaign to
New McEuen boat launch plans lack common sense
Just some thoughts about the McEuen Field make-over I had at 4 a.m. I got up and turned on the computer and went to Google Earth and zoomed in on North Idaho and Coeur d'Alene. What did I see first? Water everywher…
Team Tubbs opposes city master plan
The Natural Open Space Committee (NOSC) is close to adopting an overall Master Natural Open Space Management Plan, which will include the Tubbs Hill Management Plan. Parks has been updating the Tubbs Hill Managemen…
Recall: Bible's guidance dictates petition signature
Here's why I signed the
Budget drain wouldn't end when park is built
Will there be enough funds available for the Parks Department budget?
Fact or spin? Plenty of McEuen questions
I have to admit that after reading one more article in The Press this morning about the McEuen plan, the
Proposed land use rules an improvement
The new Kootenai County unified land use code being written will replace more than 30 existing ordinances and be much easier to work with and administer. This is a good thing. Builders, developers, and citizens wan…
Excellence on parade at LC-Cd'A
During this time of contentious community conversation, let me divert your attention to the quiet work of dedicated, unique teams. Chairman and CEO of ARAMARK Corporation, Joseph Neubauer, reminds us (meaning leade…
A lack of fiscal responsibility
I have been watching with interest the discourse regarding the revitalization of the McEuen area and the
Targeting the real monsters
The article titled "Sex crime nets 20 years " in the "Local" section of the Cd'A Press's Thursday, May 17 edition stirred in me, as it probably did to others who read it, a fear for our children, our grandchildren …
LCDC: A tale of two perspectives
The Lake City Development Corporation appreciates the community's interest in our efforts to promote economic vitality. Ms. Smith brings to light some frequently asked questions and we are thankful to The Press for…
My turn: My vote should count
I am a lifelong Republican, my grandchildren are fifth-generation Idahoans, I’ve been married to one wife for 33 years and I’ve resided in Precinct 18 located in Kootenai County for over 31 years. In general terms,…