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RAINBOW: Pot of gold suggestions
I believe we can express dislike for something without vitriol, so I appreciated reading Glen Rothrock’s recent thoughtful letter regarding the Rainbow sculpture. His conclusion, like mine, is that there is nothing…
VOTE: GOP has tried - and failed
How many residents of this great state are feeling at least slightly cheated by the management of state government? Doesn’t it seem odd? With all that we have going for us — awesome open country, beautiful scenery,…
DEER: What goes around
I have loved living in North Idaho because of the caring small town people. But, I am a fighter for animal rights and believe that NO LIVING BEING should be killed inhumanely. First someone in Dalton was shooting d…
MANKIND: Deeply disappointed
This is the first letter I’ve written to a newspaper and it will be my last. I previously believed that both written and spoken dialogue were healthy ways to share our opinions so we could better understand one ano…
ANCESTRY: Fun, but not accurate
Sholeh Patrick is quite correct in that tracing one’s ancestry can be fun, entertaining and informative. However, I must take issue with her statement regarding Ancestry.com. She stated “Ancestry.com is the gold st…
SHOLEH: Succeeds in sharing information
When I read Sholeh Patrick’s column, I don’t see an “agenda” or ulterior motive other than to share knowledge, educate and entertain. The historical columns and columns about different religions help me understand …
McEUEN: List all the costs, Press
Each time I see the amount of taxpayer money spent for McEuen Park, it seems to be reduced. The Press’s online poll recently stated it cost $19.6 million. That is incorrect.
SCHOOLS: The real pay for teachers
When choosing to respond to the few letters ripping on teachers, police, and other public employees, I must remind myself that it is not personal. Instead, it comes down to money and a few folks wanting their own p…
GUNS: Restaurant serves up notice
I went to take my son into the new Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant and on our way into the door I saw a big white sign that said, “Buffalo Wild Wings BANS GUNS ON THESE PREMISES.”
The deer dilemma continues
They poison deer, don't they?
DEBATES: Let us all participate
Two upcoming debates, one by KTVB-TV and Idaho Debates PBS only include about half of the candidates for governor. I am one of those being excluded. Each debate organizer, according to their own self-styled require…
JAIL: A word to the wise taxpayer
Citizens of Kootenai County:
A tale of two professionals
This is the story of a teacher and a cop.
NESSE: Knowing her is believing
For nearly 20 years Anne Nesse pursued improvements for citizens of the Coeur d’Alene area. As a former RN, she is action-oriented. When there is a problem, she investigates, researches, interviews and resolves. Wh…
SYD: Reminders from Ruby Ridge
I would like to thank Syd Albright for refreshing my memory on Ruby Ridge. I met Randy Weaver on a forest road above his cabin where he left an old pickup that he used to go into Naples without anyone seeing him go…