Opinion
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ESSAY: Students, pen patriotically
"What did President Abraham Lincoln do for my family?"
SNAKE PIT: Best neighbors on Earth
From the time I first opened Bumblebee Nursery, Joe and Rose Mary Peak have been friends, mentors and the best neighbors anyone could wish for. Ann and I have been saddened by their ill health for the last few year…
TAXES: No end in sight, taxpayers
The Press on Wednesday wrote, "Coeur d'Alene officials consider resort tax or local option sales tax." It goes on to say, "Either or, the Lake City is on board."
PRESIDENTS: So much for history
President Harry S. Truman was far from whimsical when he gave the order to use atomic weapons against Japan, as Frederick Fuechsel stated in his letter to the editor on Dec. 30 last year. Japan refused unconditiona…
RETURNED: Stolen reindeer come home
I submitted a letter to the editor recently regarding the theft of our Christmas reindeer on New Year's Eve and asked for their return. Well, imagine our surprise when they were sitting back in our yard Friday morn…
BUDGET: Two steps to help the state
I note in the news Gov. Otter recommends: 1. State income tax reduction for the top 16 percent of the filers; 2. Reduction in corporate taxes; 3. Pay increase to state employees; 4. Restoring funds in the "Rainy Da…
McEUEN: A rare opportunity
We have all heard jokes about a project done by committee, like the animal that looks like it was designed by a committee, the elephant or the platypus?
SNAKE PIT: Say it ain't so, Joe
It is with saddened hearts that we, along with other families from the Silver Valley and Kootenai County, lament the possible demise of the Snake Pit in Enaville. There are so many memories associated with this uni…
Empty stomachs, vacant hearts
The man who's leading the charge against subversive education - otherwise known as International Baccalaureate - is trying to muster support for his position that compassion and the opportunity to actually educate …
HAYDEN: Lowery still very involved
I was very sad to see this paragraph: "The City Council had scheduled a presentation to recognize Lowery's service, but she asked that the item be removed from Tuesday night's agenda because she would be unavailabl…
CHEMTRAILS: Who, what, why, where
The intent and hope of this letter is to bring awareness to the public of a federal government program labeled geoengineering. This is a massive scale program being performed by our military that consists of using …
60th: Brings perspective, joy
Do you perhaps remember when someone - your grandparents, your parents, or anyone - had a 60th wedding anniversary? I don't think I've ever attended one until now. Tomorrow we will hit the big 6-0 on our wedding an…
COLUMN: Kudos for cutting to the chase
My compliments to Delphine Kenney for her well written letter "Where the cut really comes from." It is assuring that we have informed citizens such as her willing to speak up in our community.
KHS: Thrift store raises questions
As an ex-volunteer at the Kootenai Humane Society thrift store in Post Falls, I was upset to see an ad on their website and their Facebook page for a new manager.
WOLVES: Small protest, big play
Let me get this straight... Tuesday's Press featured a 7-by-5-inch photo and above the fold headline "Howling Mad" to bring attention to TEN people holding signs saying "The Big Bad Wolf Was Framed." While I have n…