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HYDROS: Don't complain, moochers
Being a Cd’A kid during the ‘60s, I fondly remember the Diamond Cup races and often wished we could see them again. As an adult I weighed the logistics of having them return and must admit I was skeptical. After a …
IDL: Responds to critical letter
I am responding to a letter to the editor recently submitted by Orofino resident Julie Chenoweth.
HYDROS: Above and beyond
Congratulations to Doug and his crew of volunteers for a successful event!
POLICE: Being in their shoes
I read the My Turn column by Mr. Miller, and I couldn’t agree more. As a former police officer (1970-’80s) I can tell you that however nice, quiet, and decent a person is, once alcohol or drugs are involved, it is …
EAGLES: Thursday burgers are back
Kudos to all of our friends at the Coeur d’Alene Press, City Council, county commissioners, members and the Downtown Association for supporting our burger night.
HYDROS: Job very well done
Thank you to Doug Miller, Diamond Cup sponsors, organizers, and volunteers for a great Labor Day weekend! You have my respect and support for bringing the races back again next year!
SHOOTING: Another side of the story
Scene, Coeur d’Alene police officer returns home after his shift. He enters through the kitchen door and greets his wife. She asks how his day was , and he answers her that it was terrific. She asks, “What did you …
SHOOTING: Cd'A unsafe? Bah!
First, I would like to thank Doug Miller for his insightful My Turn on 8-31-13. This letter is in response to Ms. Goodson’s letter to the editor on 9-1-13. Goodson stated, “Eric was a gentle peaceful young man…” -—…
HYDROS: Tips for next year
I hope the Diamond Cup Races return next year but I have a few suggestions to the organizers. First, if they publish rules for log boom pass holders to follow they should ENFORCE them. I paid $450 to be there. Next…
REMODEL: School looks tremendous
I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the amazing people who worked so hard on the remodel of Sorensen Elementary School this past year. To the community who supported funding the remodel, the team w…
SENTENCE: No fan of KC justice
How is that people of the legal system can give the newspapers a “story” to tell, if in fact they don’t give all the details? Or the newspaper put out a story without inquiring about ALL the details? The Kootenai C…
EASTWOOD: High praise over parks
Coeur d’Alene has been made a better place by the parks, trails, and additions that Doug Eastwood has overseen. We noticed a definite difference when Doug took over and began to manage and grow our recreation areas…
SYRIA: We need to stay out
Regarding more military involvement in the Middle East, I find it discouraging and frustrating that our government is wanting to get involved in yet another war, now in Syria. We have been at war in the Middle East…
SYRIA: Reasons not to attack
To Sen. Mike Crapo:
HYMNS: Gone but not forgotten
Old Time Hymn Sing at the KROC will not be starting up again this fall. I was very disappointed to learn about this. It has been a wonderful place to worship and praise the Lord as we would sing the good old hymns.…