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SIGN: Response disappoints some
The other day my wife told me about a sign on the White House Grill that read, "Now open Sundays due to boredom, Obama, etc." I said to her, "really?" Then I thought, "He's not afraid to share his opinion, is he." …
CRASH: Chance to do right thing
My son was involved in the multiple car accident on I-90 near the Highway 41 exit last Wednesday. The main part of the accident was unfolding directly in front of him, he was able to swerve around cars as they slid…
LEVY: Column on the money
The My Turn article in today's paper (Feb. 25) by Jim Ballew has hit the nail squarely on the head. Mr. Ballew seems to have insight and a knowledge of School District 271 that is usually not for public consumption…
LEVY: Board better budget
It was a true treat to read an article by Jim Ballew. He and the Finance Panel had the expertise and ability to analyze the Coeur d'Alene School District finances. His comments were clear and easy to follow. I am g…
LEVY: Three critical factors
In analyzing the upcoming levy proposal, three overriding factors come to mind. Student Performance, Payback to the System, and Economic Impact.
LAWSUIT: Accused doesn't mean guilty
This letter is in reference to an article in the Coeur d'Alene Press, "Student Sues Coaches, Lakeland." Certainly anyone has the right to file a tort claim, or take legal action, and cases that have absolutely no v…
LEVY: Small price to pay for kids
As an involved and concerned parent of children that will soon join the public school system here in Coeur d'Alene, I am painfully aware that state cuts to our schools have a direct and negative effect on our child…
SIGN: Hilarious to this customer
We went to eat at the White House Grill and did not even notice the sign until someone mentioned it. On our way out there it was. I instantly snapped a picture and e-mailed it to all my Democratic friends.
LEVY: Do it for grandkids
Many voters in our community are retired or are empty nesters like ourselves. If all households without any children living in the home vote no to save a few dollars a month, we are sending a message to our kids th…
TRIBES: Justice must prevail
Cross-deputizing Tribal Police is the right thing to do. Failure of the Idaho House of Representatives to pass HB 111 by just one vote is disappointing and shows that there is still a lot of prejudice out there in …
UNION: Comprised of real professionals
The word "professional" needs to be deleted from Cindy Omlin, executive director's organization. By simple definition she hasn't displayed one trait of a professional. They should be labeled as "Northwest Educators…
LEVY: Armed with information
I attended a meeting at my children's elementary school and was interested to learn a few things about the upcoming school levy that I would like to share. The vote for this levy will be Tuesday, March 8.
LEVY: Why? Because it matters
On March 8, we are being asked to support the School District 271 levy. Without the success of this levy, there will still be teachers, students and buildings. Isn't that all we need? It doesn't really matter if th…
LEVY: Assembly proves the point
I attended a recent assembly at the Hayden Kinder Center. Children celebrated Human Dignity by learning similarities and differences of people and cultures. Students performed a Mexican Hat Dance, acted out a poem,…
BUDGET: Who's willing to take cut?
Question: Has anybody heard any of our state and congressional representatives say they are willing to cut their salaries, benefits and pension, to help balance the budget? What gives? Fair is fair!