Opinion
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McEUEN: Just make it happen
We, at Riverstone, feel compelled to make some comments on the new McEuen Field renovation concept. They are as follows:
LEVY: It's not about the children
Is the Coeur d'Alene school levy for our kids?
Do the kids come first?
Supplemental levy elections are over in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls for another two years, but much of the debate surrounding this year's campaigns will last well beyond then.
LEVY: Decrying yellow journalism
Call it what it is: The "Citizens for Responsible Taxation" advertisement in the March 3 Coeur d'Alene Press is the correct color - YELLOW. It is full of misleading garbage. Most of these red-herring questions were…
LEVY: Vote yes times two
Community support for our schools has been strong in the past, and in return the community has received quality schools with caring teachers. Unfortunately, a vocal dissatisfied group would like everyone to believe…
LEVY: Don't lose 280 jobs
Unemployment is arguably the biggest challenge facing our nation today. If School District 271's upcoming school levy fails, where will 280 laid-off employees expect to find work?
LEVY: Taxpayers, time to say no
This is starting to sound like the never-ending story! My wife and I attended Hazel Bauman's meetings on special levies. She asked us why we were against more levies. Because paying for them always falls on the pro…
LEVY: Do it for the students
We have worked in the Coeur d Alene School District for the past 17 years. We have both been in the education field for the past 34 years. Our experience teaching and coaching in the Coeur d'Alene School District h…
LEVY: Support kids in lean times
I would like to thank the voters of Coeur d'Alene for their continued support of School District 271.
LEVY: Families are cutting, too
To Hazel Bauman regarding the Coeur d'Alene levy, here are our facts: We are cutting our budgets just to feed our kids but you aren't willing to find ways to cut your budget? At what point will the school districts…
LEVY: Fill in bottomless pit
We've paid our dues when our children were in school. We don't mind paying "our fair share" now but District 271 is out of control. They just keep digging and digging but the pocket has a hole in it. Last year what…
SCHOOLS: Hear what people say
We have heard from the teachers and the politicians. Let us hear from the parents and the students.
Cd'A schools: One yes, one no
The Coeur d'Alene School District has responded admirably to tremendous budget challenges.
REFORM: Request from local student
Dear Mr. Luna, I am a seventh-grade student at Canfield Middle School in Coeur d'Alene. During class the other day, my teacher was talking about the bill you are trying to pass. I think there are some major issues …
TAX: Charge more for tobacco
As our legislators face decisions to make deep cuts to our state's budget that will affect programs that benefit us all, there will be a proposal to increase the tax on cigarettes by approximately $1.25 per pack an…