Opinion
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ACCIDENT: Letter was real tragedy
This is in regard to the letter to the editor from Bill Valoff in the Oct. 30 issue of the Coeur d'Alene Press.
Going postal
Behind the motor of technology, the world is changing at light speed. It imparts a lesson to every business, every agency, every individual: Adjust or suffer the consequences.
HALLOWEEN: Keep religion out of it
I would like to thank all of the residents who stayed by their doors and gave out candy to all the trick or treaters Monday night. I appreciate them staying up late and I realize that it can be a financial burden t…
WORDS: Getting all facts correct
The Oct. 29 letter to the editor regarding Squaw Bay and the canyon west of Rosalia with the s-word names was not entirely true. As its writer, I must apologize for not stating the facts correctly.
TURKEY: Getting under my skin
I confuse easily and at times I feel ignorant. The caption for the picture of the sage roasted turkey on Food and Health section Wednesday is not helping. It reads in part "This turkey recipe uses minced sage to so…
COLD CASE: For boy's sake, think
Our family will NOT give up even though it has been 27 years, and no answers! That was the day my nephew Ryan Gregory Hoeffliger died.
HOSPICE: Eased family's experience
Thanks to Sholeh Patrick for her kind words about Hospice of North Idaho in her column of Nov. 1. My wife, at 87 years, was under their care during her final weeks. Words cannot express what that, and their follow-…
SENTENCE: I'd like one too, please
Sign me up! After reading the sentence Judge Fred Gibler imposed on Sandra Martinson for STEALING $140,000 of my tax dollars, I would like to offer my services to the county. I already have a job but I'm willing to…
TRAGEDY: Was this an accident?
My letter is in response to Mr. Valoff (last Sunday Readers Write article) and all the other "Armchair Quarterbacks" quick to judge with little or no information of the circumstance in question.
A surprise endorsement
For the 2011 municipal elections, our editorial board has come to unanimous agreement on its endorsements.
SAYLER: Track record outstanding
I, like so many, have been able to see George Sayler at work in our community as a local educator, as an Audubon Society member and leader, as an interested participant in numerous civic organizations, boards and f…
GRAVES: Time for new perspectives
I am writing as an advocate of Adam Graves for city council. I have known Ron Edinger for 30 some years and have enjoyed him as a friend of my family. I have no major dispute with Ron. He has done his job as a city…
McEUEN: Three people for park
Ron Edinger, Dan Gookin and Steve Adams - these three candidates for Coeur d'Alene City Council will save Coeur d'Alene taxpayers $40-50 million and be loyal to a pledge made by former state senator Art Manley, Sco…
GRAVES: Will help the children
I am in full support of Adam Graves for the 1st seat of the Cd'A City Council! As an employee of the arts and a nonprofit, Adam has proved his support and connection with the arts in Cd'A and his commitment to the …
ELECTION: Making a grave mistake
Ahhhh... the silly season! The silly season of election time where some candidates will do and say anything to get noticed!