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PRESS: Bent rules for Orzell
First, I’d like to say that I have always appreciated The Press printing my “letter’s to editor” so that I may voice my opinion’s over the years.
And now for the seniors
Thanks to the amazing generosity of hundreds of people and the couple who hosted them, the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County ran into a windfall Tuesday night.
BIKES: Path there for a good reason
To the cyclists who routinely ride on Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive: no matter what combination of alien-shaped helmet/distastefully colored spandex you wear, you are incapable of sustaining 45 mph. I know you are of th…
OBAMA: We have seen plenty
Babe Ruth once said “You ain’t seen nothin’, yet!”
ZONING: As a nightmare unfolds
I had my house built in the Woodbridge area, as it was being developed west of Post Falls about eight years ago, to fit my needs as I aged.
URA: One glaring omission
Congratulations to the Post Falls Urban Renewal Commission for its successful Riverbend urban renewal development. There is no doubt that many jobs have been created by the combined private/public efforts at the Ri…
CARTOON: Just the pap, ma'am
Your 22 July political “cartoon” was disgusting, showing a Boy Scout selling cookies and being advised by a homeowner that he should accept homosexuals. The Scout’s boxes are labeled “prejudice,” “discriminate,” “h…
SCHOOLS: Vote for bond issue
There is a school bond election coming in August that needs our unanimous support. Yes, even from those of you who never vote yes for a bond.
CARTOON: It's all about values
How ironic is the Margulies editorial cartoon of July 22? In derogating the recent decision of the Boy Scouts of America to exclude homosexual leaders, Margulies displays considerable close-mindedness himself. In a…
PROJECT: Join the fun Saturday
Life in a Day CDA is a crowd sourced event scheduled in Coeur d’Alene this Saturday. For a 24-hour period (12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), you can submit up to three photographs and a one-minute video of life around Coe…
SCHOOLS: Need adequate facilities
Thank you Mr. Koler for presenting the opportunity for a response. The August bond election is important and our discourse hopefully will get the readers asking questions. In your letter, there are some assumptions…
CANDIDATES: Bust a myth now
I’ve noticed a recent flurry of letters recommending not voting for a particular party but for the “best man” (or woman).
AMERICA: Not what it once was
Joe asked me if I would lead the recent Newport High School all class reunion in the pledge of allegiance to our flag which I was very happy to do. I tried to emphasize God and Republic. I led the pledge with serio…
ELECTION: Two views, one leader
Mr. Veit had it all wrong in his characterization of President Obama’s remarks. What the President clearly and positively stated was that, if you built a successful business, you didn’t do so without help along the…
OBAMA: I am so ashamed
President Obama gave a speech informing me and millions of people like me that our success in life was achieved because of “others” and not because of what we, ourselves did. To all of the people I know, I now want…