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LAUNCH: Features make it irreplaceable
Apparently the present City Council does not realize that the Third Street boat launch is the premier launch in all North Idaho. No other boat launch even comes close to providing equal amenities. The launch has a …
STRAHORN: Come up with a solution
I'm not surprised that the traffic on Strahorn has been reduced in half. Remember that the street was made one-way on Sept. 20, 2010. That should reduce traffic on that street by one-half. Where did the northbound …
SEX: Can't avoid it in Press
On the front page of the Feb. 11 Press is a picture of a Lake City High School freshman - as in 15 years old - holding a sign about her "sexy teachers." Fifteen years old - teachers - got that? Haven't we had enoug…
BUDGET: Reinvest in U.S., build jobs
In this time of difficulty and family worries, we need reinvestment in America to stabilize American families. This is the time to cut back on military adventurism and use the savings to rebuild America and create …
KINDERGARTEN: Path to learning
I teach kindergarten at the Hayden Kinder Center for the Coeur d'Alene School District. I found out that there is a proposed bill to cut funding by $33 million to the state kindergarten budget. Let me give you thre…
McEUEN: A view from Post Falls
Living in Post Falls I really don't have the right to comment on the issues concerning the Third Street launch. I used the launch quite a few times a few years ago, but then the city started charging double for the…
REFORM: Bad idea gone viral
Idaho is about to pass a law that, among other atrocities, will replace 700 high school teachers with computers. This really is grim. I am a product of public education in Idaho, deeply indebted to the teaching I r…
HART: Enjoys laws he doesn't obey
I see where Rep. Phil Hart made the paper again. He had a fundraiser in Coeur d'Alene where close to 40 people showed up. Rep. Hart stated that his position as legislator opened up his life for public scrutiny. As …
LEVY: District has cut wisely
I can understand the general displeasure the public has for the inefficiency and irresponsible nature of our current government. I too am tired of, and disappointed in, our current (and former) elected officials. I…
REFORM: Remove Luna from office
If you know a school teacher, you know they need protection. They are threatened every day by students and parents alike. Tom Luna desires to eliminate all protection for teachers.
McEUEN: Council only should vote
City Council is elected to make decisions for the city; therefore, it is important that council members make the decisions regarding the future of McEuen Park. City Council members are elected to represent the comm…
McEUEN: Spend it on education
Times are tough. Money is short. Schools want more and taxpayers want to keep what they have.
McEUEN: Fits LCDC to a T
It would be hard for me to improve on the letters of support written by Joe Morris and Mary Lou Reed for the conceptual McEuen plan. I will, however, offer some history from the LCDC-Coeur d'Alene Urban Renewal Age…
LEVY: Questions that need answers
I'm having difficulty deciding how I will vote on the upcoming $26 million levy for the Coeur d'Alene School District. I support the best possible education for our children, 100 percent. But in tough economic time…
IDEA: Legislate online, Idaho
The budget is forcing big changes in all state departments. I propose that to eliminate unnecessary spending and to save money, the entire legislative session should be conducted online. The state could save money …