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LCDC: Clear vision needed
On Wednesday, May 6, LCDC is holding a meeting at the Kroc Center. On the agenda is annual strategic planning. This need underscores a key flaw of the LCDC and why I take issue with the organization.
CHAMBER: Yes to safety bond
The Board of Directors of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce overwhelmingly voted in support of the city of Coeur d’Alene’s Safety Bond during their meeting on April 23. The following statement was released by t…
FRANK: Made things happen
A few years ago, I was sipping coffee in the “Hospitality Room” at St. Pius Church after Mass one Sunday morning. While chatting with my lovely wife, I felt a strong hand on my shoulder. I glanced over and found th…
Big win for local mental health
Saving lives and saving money.
CRASH: Victim thankful for help
On April 13 I was on 1-90 freeway headed east toward Coeur d’Alene, looking forward to a hike on Tubbs Hill with my dog. I was stationary in traffic at the construction area when I was rear-ended by a car at highwa…
SCANDAL: Reflects on gays, not church
Yet another example of anti-Catholic bigotry from Chris Belt in his April 26 letter. As I’ve said before: keep it up. It just keeps rolling off our backs — like water off the duck’s — as it has for 2,000 years and …
VETS: Shop for best med prices
I’m a disabled Vietnam vet and have been getting my generic heart meds from the VA. They charge $24 for 90 pills. To my surprise I got 100 of the same at Costco for $8.50. Recommend that all vets check prices at Co…
To Frank: A life well lived
Only a few weeks into his new job, the editor of this newspaper had just published a controversial column. That was late 2001, and Frank Henderson stopped by his office without an appointment.
FLAG: Long may she wave
I went and saw the flag at mile marker 27 and I must say it bought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. I defended this great country and this is just one of the reasons why.
FLAG: Up there, God can see it
After reading the article in the Coeur d’Alene Press, I wanted to express my opinion.
THANKS: Kindness on display
I am writing to publicly thank Sarena Mayer of the Grocery Outlet in Coeur d’Alene for going above and beyond to assist some elderly members of our family who experienced a medical emergency in her parking lot. Her…
LETTER: Good for something
Thank you Cecil Kelly for the great laugh after reading your “Fascists” letter on April 4…
MALCOLM: Proven track record
As a resident of Lakes Highway District, I am writing in support of Dan Malcolm for Lakes Highway District Commissioner for sub-district 3. Dan has a proven track record as he has been a Lakes Highway District Comm…
TAXES: Volunteers ease the burden
This year, 65 IRS-certified Tax Aide volunteers provided FREE income tax assistance to 6,000 taxpayers in Kootenai County between Feb. 2 and April 15. We would like to thank the Athol Community Center, Rathdrum Sen…
TUBBS: More to McTevia story
Many of you may have read the article on the front page of Tuesday’s Spokesman, “CdA wheelchair access…”