Opinion
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PF: Keep good things going
The upcoming school board elections in Post Falls are critically important to the children of Post Falls. You have an opportunity to put children first by voting for Michelle Lippert and Dave Paul.
POWERS: Right choice for Zone 2
I am writing this letter in support of Stephanie Powers for Coeur d'Alene School District Board Trustee Zone 2. Stephanie has more than 20 years of experience in dealing with both business and education. She has ha…
FILLIOS: East Side needs him
Chris Fillios is a levelheaded, approachable, qualified and "ready to serve" individual who wants to be your new East Side Highway District Commissioner from Sub-district 1. Though this race has become extremely co…
LAKES: Duo's motives are pure
Jerry Tefft's letter regarding the upcoming Lakes Highway District election deserves a response. I do not know the reasons why so many folks are running against the incumbents. It is every citizen's right to do so …
CDA: Time for spring cleaning
"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes - and ships and sealing-wax - Of cabbages - and kings."
HEADLINE: Favors the evil-doers
On May 4 the front page headline read "Bin Laden unarmed when killed." Was this article written by an Islamic activist? If the Associated Press was trying to lay a guilt-trip on us they failed miserably. I don't ca…
THANKS: Memorial Day pleasantries
Kudos to Doug Eastwood and crew for the beautiful condition of the two city cemeteries - Forest and Riverview. It was a pleasure to see the well-manicured grounds, flowers and the flags blowing in the breeze on Mem…
UNIONS: Abuses OK'd by taxpayers
I'd like to express my disappointment in your reporting of the "State of the Union." The manner in which you allowed those concerned to spin their numbers was not only misleading but outright deceptive. My blood bo…
OBAMA: Plenty of credit for all
Our military deserve our thanks and gratitude for a job well done; as does President Obama.
CRUMB: Galloping to the rescue
Thank you, Marion Crumb; and thank you to the wonderful community I live in. I am sitting here in Louisville, Ky., eagerly awaiting to fill my bucket list by attending the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. I would not be…
KINDNESS: It can happen anywhere
With so much negativity going on in the world and being reported all the time it seems that the positive and nice things are sometimes forgotten. So today I am writing to share my positive experience and hopefully …
ST. JOE: Speak up for the river
Have you ever boated, fished or picnicked on the lower St. Joe River? The serene Shadowy St. Joe seems to draw people like a magnet.
ELECTION: Can't keep teachers out
Ann Seddon doesn't want Coeur d'Alene teachers to be involved with school board elections. (Letter to the editor-May 1). Apparently it is OK for her and her group to be involved in the democratic process but not te…
SCHOOLS: Beware hidden ideologies
I read with interest the letter from Mr. Mann regarding his two school board candidates. It came across as a thinly veiled effort to characterize the teachers and their union (after all, they are one and the same) …
Mom, this quote's for you
Mothers Day is the holiest of holidays.