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CHOPPERS: Flyby honored Sgt. Moore
On May 9, a four-helicopter flyby was conducted over the cemetery honoring fallen Coeur d’Alene Police Officer Sgt. Greg Moore. The helicopters and air crews participating were from Med Star, Life Flight, Two Bear …
ADLER: It says what it says
With considerable interest I read the recent report on Dr. David Adler’s presentation on the Second Amendment. Ah, I thought. A Ph.D. We ought to get some useful new insights into this topic. Instead I found the us…
TEACHERS: Pay is relative
Thanks Darrell for the amusing letter on overpaid teachers. I love candor like this!
MACAULEY: Here's rest of the story
After reading about George Carnie in Keith Cousins’ article I became curious about Bob Macauley. I wanted to know what kind of a man would mortgage his home to save those kids. I Googled his name with Connecticut a…
TRAVEL: Vito needs to explain expense
A May 12 article regarding state legislators’ travel expenses included a statement that we, the taxpayers, reimbursed Rep. Vito Barbieri $1,226 for attending “the 2014 American Legislative Exchange Council [ALEC] c…
WRITERS: Looking ahead to symposium
The third Writing Symposium is scheduled for the first Friday in October, a teacher in-service day. Dr. Larsen, Evanlene Melting Tallow and several volunteers donate their time and talents for a wonderful day of di…
ACLU: Undressing the Constitution
I just read an article in the Spokesman Review, “ACLU Says Dress Code Discriminates By Gender.” According to the article, the ACLU is threatening the autonomy of the local school districts. They say the dress code …
KINDNESS: Found it in Cd'A
This past Mother’s Day my wife and I were traveling from the Seattle area back to Bozeman. We stopped for brunch at Denny’s Restaurant in Coeur d’Alene as we often do after visiting our grandchildren. As we were fi…
INCIDENT: Take responsibility
The couple traveling on the United Airlines flight with the 12-year-old daughter who had epilepsy and suffered a seizure and requested a hot meal be served to her, should know what is involved taking care of these …
ESPRESSO: Nudes, kids don't blend
Why are there espresso stand baristas working in a semi-nude state without being governed by adult entertainment laws in our community? Are parents aware that these stands serve anyone of any age? Are parents aware…
TRAVEL: Cheaper better way to go
Travel expenses to and from Boise for our local legislators should be paid by taxpayers. That said, local legislators should endeavor to travel economically. Kudos to Rep. Mendive for being a frugal traveler. For R…
TEACHERS: Not enough appreciation
I usually keep my opinion to myself but felt compelled after I read Mr. Johnson’s letter.
Climbing the election mountain
If you're disappointed with the turnout of Tuesday's elections, think of it another way. Think of it as a warm-up.
FEAR: Here, there, everywhere
Kudos to The Press for what may be the best one-two punch I’ve ever even seen in your pages. Jeff Selle’s Sunday article on political fearmongering hit the America/Idaho/KootCo nail on the head. Then on the letters…
SHOOTER: Let him die soon
The other day we buried a hero — one much loved by our entire community. He gave a killer a second chance and ended up with a bullet to his head. I wonder how many reviews and investigations will be made to see if …