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Dance to your own music
As necklines plunged, so did some students' hopes for a fun but clean evening.
COLD: Factor in the wind-chill
We the people of Coeur d'Alene that are homeless and are trying to better ourselves are disgusted with the democracy of the City Council that can't include a wind chill factor for people out here who have to suffer…
PROJECT CDA: Part of school district's success
I want to thank the Coeur d'Alene School District for supporting options for students who have not succeeded in the traditional high schools. Over the past year I have been enrolled at Project CDA, and thanks to th…
MUSIC: STOMP concert shows why vote matters
I attended the STOMP concert two weeks ago at Lake City High School. It was a unique, interactive and creative performance. The students used trash cans, drumsticks, hands, feet, chairs, random objects, black light…
REFORM: Paying now for long term
In the "Are we spending too much for education in Coeur d'Alene?" debate, I think both sides are correct.
TEACHERS: They give our students their very best
I am so concerned about our children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews as the schools get less and less in support and funding. I know that all of us are struggling but our children need good education and the …
BILL: Keep kindergarten
Early childhood education is what builds a good foundation for any child's educational success!
McEUEN: Survey says - ah, phooey
I just left the McEuen Park Concept Plan website where their "survey" results were posted. Without a doubt, these questions were "structured" to produce favorable feedback. I say this because each venue proposed wa…
McEUEN: Plan's on thin ice
I am 12 years old and in seventh grade at the Coeur d' Alene Charter Academy. I am submitting this letter regarding McEuen Field. I grew up downtown and I have been going to McEuen Field for as long as I can rememb…
LAKES: School to be proud of
I was one of several guests invited to participate in an "Instructional Review" of the teaching at Lakes Magnet School for Science, Art and Music. I observed children who were eager to greet a visitor in the hallwa…
Does China own the U.S.?
The far left and far right are slamming President Obama's $3.7 trillion budget, which troubles the Chinese because half of that budget is earmarked to repay U.S. debt to China.
McEUEN: Citizens should have a say
When we first bought property on the lake in 1987 I thought Lake Coeur d'Alene and the city beach were beautiful. We loved the small town feel. Then Penney's and all the surrounding buildings and stores were razed …
McEUEN: A view from Post Falls
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…
POLLUTION: Speak out, clean up air
Air pollution is a matter of life and death. We must cut the mercury, soot, smog and carbon dioxide pollution that threatens our environment and causes asthma attacks, respiratory diseases and premature death.
THANKS: Good deed acknowledged
Thanks a million to the people who turned in a black fanny pack at KFC in Hayden in January.