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BREACH: All's not yet well
A word to the wise for folks whose card accounts might still be compromised as a result of URM’s security breach that happened last year involving Super 1 Foods. Keep a close eye on your accounts daily. My card was…
VAGRANTS: Time to lend a hand
Re: John Gillmore’s May 4 “Readers Write” letter in the Coeur d’Alene Press:
MIDTOWN: Oppose housing proposal
I am here as your neighbor to inform you of what’s going on over your fence. A midtown project that has been an on again, off again, project is back on. I am talking about a project some call “Affordable Workforce …
SYMPHONY: Music to last a lifetime
Last week Dorothy and I went to the Coeur d’Alene Symphony concert featuring the young violinist from Bellevue, Washington, Annie Phang. Those who did not go missed the treat of a lifetime. I believe we will see he…
And now, let us pray
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Monday sanctioning prayer before open government meetings didn't pass the smell test of the Constitution's Establishment Clause, according to scholar David Adler. But Adler, who deli…
MOMS: Tribute to all mothers
In honor of Mother’s Day … Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born.
McDOWELL: Proven effective assessor
To the Citizens of Kootenai County:
NIC: Cheers to PTE programs
Kudos to the North Idaho College Welding Department and Trades programs for medaling in this year’s State Skills USA competition. The Welding Program received a gold medal in fabrication which qualified them for th…
TEACHERS: One for all and all for one
For teacher appreciation week, I would like to recognize all the teachers that I have had in the past four years of my high school career. Being a senior I realize that all my teachers had only one thing in common …
TEACHERS: Made high school memorable
At Lake City High School I have had many experiences and many fond memories. I have formed many friendships with students and teachers alike. Among the people I have become friends with, Mr. Edmonds is the most mem…
What's a good teacher worth?
It's national Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're reminded that in all the free world, no pursuit is more noble.
TEACHERS: Lip dub big lift for students
I’m grateful to be a part of Lake City student council this year. We were able to do something that no school in the district has ever done: A lip dub.
CHARTER: Superb teachers overlooked
Teachers are important; that’s why we have Teacher Appreciation Week. Unfortunately, some teachers are overlooked. The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy — of which I am a proud student — was utterly overlooked in the p…
PISCHNER: Best choice for clerk
On May 20 we will choose nominees for various statewide, legislative district and local offices.
TEACHERS: Turrell is simply terrific
I would like to recognize Tracy Turrell for being an amazing teacher. He has helped me grow as a person the past four years. He has been one of the many teachers at Lake City that I know I could talk to about anyth…