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WIDMYER: Only proven leader
I am concerned about the future of Coeur d’Alene. I want our city to move towards a positive future and away from divisiveness and anger. I am supporting
SHUTDOWN: Let's take U.S. back
Our federal government was trying to make the federal problems our own personal problems re: Closing federal parks, our heritage and our recreation, etc. Some of the states stepped up to the plate and paid to keep …
COLUMN: Offer biblical clarification
Chad, if you are going to denigrate people, and speak with authority, you really should know what it is you are talking about. You said, “He (Jesus) did not say, ‘Who will not work shall not eat.’” Paul, writing di…
SLATE: Support these 4 in Cd'A
Campaign financial disclosure reports are commonly referred to as “sunshine reports.” The reason for this is to shed light on who is supporting the various candidates running for political office. The most recent s…
LCDC: Agency grade is C-
The “My Turn” commentary on Oct. 11 by Tony Berns (LCDC) is self-serving and almost solicitous at best. Tony takes great pride in scoring his management and the success of LCDC as an “A,” but the track record and o…
EVANS: She has your back
One important item on a resume reflecting community dedication is Amy Evans’ four-year experience as Membership Services Manager at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene.
EVANS: Ideal public servant
I am writing this letter to voice my support for Amy Evans, candidate for the Coeur d’Alene City Council. While I do not live in the city, I feel that surrounding cities are affected by decisions that are made in o…
CHALLENGE: Step up for these kids
I read on the front page of the Coeur d’Alene Press’ Oct. 10 edition about some seventh- and eighth-graders who attend Lake City Junior Academy and how their fundraising money was taken (stolen?) by a travel agent.
BASEBALL: Struck out on criticism
I like sports. I like baseball. It’s a game I would love to have tried playing in high school except our cows needed to be milked.
CDA: Four that will restore trust
My wife and I moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2009 and we really like your city. I have always followed politics in local, state, city and county governments since I voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. Ike was a man …
SHUTDOWN: Heed a veteran's words
Here is what I’d tell Idaho’s U.S. Representatives Raul Labrador and Mike Simpson and Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch:
PF: Elect Thoreson, Rubin, Fleishman
We have two very well qualified persons running for mayor of Post Falls, Kerri Thoreson and Ron Jacobson. Both have a wealth of relevant experience. There are however fundamental differences which point to Thoreson…
SHUTDOWN: Seeds for more stalemates
When the Republican Party demanded that Obamacare be defunded or they would shut down the government, I was at first discouraged. Then in further analysis, I realized they may have a good idea for a new kind of gov…
EVANS: Time for her youthful energy
When I saw that Amy Evans is running for Coeur d’Alene’s City Council this year, I was relieved. She’s the face of a new generation and of our city’s bright future. I’m ready for a young, energetic force with fresh…
JACOBSON: He's ready to lead
On Nov. 5, 2013, the voting citizens of Post Falls will be asked to choose a new mayor to replace Clay Larkin as he steps down for a much deserved rest. Two current City Council members are vying for the part-time …