HORSES: Think before getting one

Horses are such admired, elegant, beloved animals that many people would like to “own” one but don’t have a clue of the expense, commitment, time and energy having a horse involves, or how owning one can impact and…

WIDMYER: Spirit of cooperation key

I have known

McEUEN: Not up to full access

As much as I didn’t want McEuen field to change, I knew we had lost a battle, so I accepted it and went to see the progress of the park. The paper said “You won’t be disappointed.” Sorry but I was and this is why:

MILLER: A positive voice for community

As a current owner of several properties and a small business in the city of Coeur d’Alene, I am keenly aware of how lucky we have been to have honest, knowledgeable and concerned people running our city government…

SENIORS: Plenty of help on hand

I read Sholeh Patrick’s column of Oct. 8 in the Press. It was very informative but there was one thing I do not agree with, about seniors being unseen in society today. I am a senior and I find that people are very…

OBAMA: No respect for U.S. veterans

I have purposely waited to write my first letter to a newspaper. I waited because I know that any president of the United States, who is also the commander in chief of our military, would never allow, or let remain…

WIDMYER: Best for small business

EVANS: Deep roots in local activism

Please join me and vote for Amy Evans for Coeur d’Alene City Council. Amy is a lifelong resident of Idaho and cares deeply about Coeur d’Alene and the people who live here.

Press forward against hunger

Gwen McDonald, take a bow.

OBAMACARE: Do keep this in mind

I am not a fan of being forced to do many things, but sometimes it helps to remember WHY we are being told to do something.

SOUZA: Openness key to her success

I ask my friends to vote for Mary Souza for mayor. Why? I care about the whole town of Coeur d’Alene, I care about every citizen and I treasure openness and integrity in government.

THORESON: She loves Post Falls

Election time is quickly approaching so I would like share some facts about Kerri Thoreson, an elected official who has stood for the people of her community. I have known Kerri for two and a half years and through…

HATRED: Council needs a mirror

The front-page story Oct. 9 highlighting Morris Dees and the Southern Poverty Law Center didn’t tell all of the story of their activities. Last fall the Family Research Council, a pro-family group, was attacked by …

SUICIDE: Let light shine on the issue

Thanks to Sholeh Patrick and the Coeur d’Alene Press for having the courage to bring the growing epidemic of suicide into the spotlight. It is time to remove the stigma of depression (I believe it’s the root of man…

BIGNALL: Made lasting impression

Sometimes a particular obituary hits hard and it was that case for me when I read of the passing of Bliss Bignall. A great orator (we met at a Toastmasters meeting), a fantastic asset to the community with his work…