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Pull together, each other
Nothing splinters a community more than politics.
SCHOOLS: Plenty of disparities
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, we see how the new Coeur d’Alene School District board is. It is a board and school administration that has little respect for employees unless you are a teacher or benefited employee.
TROJANS: Cheers to team, coaches
“It takes a village.” We as a society have heard this over and over again. That it takes a village to bring up children in today’s world. I am writing this letter following the very successful season of the Post Fa…
LAND USE: Own up to lost money
“There you go again.”
ELECTION: Turnout low, anxiety high
What a shame less than 25 percent of the voting population turned out, just like the rest of the country. Wonder how many of the 75 percent who did not vote will be the first ones to complain about the mayor and Ci…
The joy of being heard
A host of candidates has been chosen to serve their communities. First and foremost, we applaud not just the winners, but those who did not succeed in their bids for office. In most Kootenai County communities, vot…
ELECTION: Results not appreciated
Well we had a chance to change. To have more representation other than near the resort. I can’t believe you voted for the same.
HEALTH CARE: Say no to OtterCare
“Politicians, bureaucrats, and judges in all branches of government are using law to accomplish incrementally the very ends our form of government was created to prevent.” — Gov. Butch Otter
SCHOOLS: Return taxpayer dollars
Hold on before you divide up all the “extra” school funds! We, the people and YOUR neighbors, who are underemployed, formerly retired and going back to work, facing exponential health insurance premiums, increasing…
Key vote for 10,000 kids
An important vote took place before Tuesday's election.
STONE: Attack on Nilson unwarranted
In a My Turn column Ron Nilson explained Idaho State Code for Urban Renewal Districts. LCDC is Coeur d’Alene’s URD. He lists The Good, Bad and Ugly. He addresses the issues honestly with facts, figures and restrain…
ABORTION: Self-control is the key
I am very sorry for Mr. Gillmore, whose letter was published Wednesday, Oct. 23. He was the proud father of “three great kids.” He is blessed to have those children. It is too bad he did not get a chance to meet hi…
OBAMACARE: Now what do you think?
Just wondering how all of the Obama supporters are feeling now since what he’s been telling people the last few years about the Affordable Care Act were all lies. A lot of gullible people out there.
GAS: Locals see collusion at work
I was eagerly awaiting the opening of the Maverick gas station, because when we were in McCall this summer, they were 40 cents a gallon cheaper for diesel than the Shell or Chevron. Lo and behold, Maverick opens at…
APPEAL: Time to pay Dixon, Cd'A
Why is the Coeur d’Alene City Council refusing to pay former Coeur d’Alene Policeman, Dan Dixon, the $3.7 million judgment for the unanimous decision he won in federal court in October 2011? After losing this case,…