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McEUEN: Here's what not to do
Do not put the cart before the horse!
THE GIFT: Time truly a treasure
After surviving a trip through Wednesday's half-blizzard, half biblical flood, I figured the day was over for bad things. But of course, when you think something is fine, that's when it usually isn't. Around 4:30, …
REPEAL: Bigotry leads to more war
This is in response to a letter I read in The Press titled "Repeal: Sex will be everywhere." I feel compelled to respond.
HART: Deserves voters' appreciation
This letter is in response to Paula Neils' letter to the editor Jan. 7.
SECURITY: System badly misunderstood
SOCIAL SECURITY AIN'T BROKE. The Social Security administration is SEPARATE from the Treasury Department which funds other government functions. SS has $2.5 trillion in Treasury Bills (T-Bills) in its vaults and by…
A time to forgive
Tomorrow, the life of one of our nation's most famous citizens will be honored.
STAUFFER: Modest man, major friend
The Jan. 9 Bill Buley feature on Dick Stauffer brought a smile to my face, as it did for many of the employees and friends of TESH Inc. I imagine Dick was too humble to have included in the article the information …
McEUEN: Beach could make splash
It is my understanding that there is an offer on the table for the city to buy the portion of the beach adjacent to the 12th Street portion, on the west, at less than the appraised value.
SHOOTING: Here's root of the problem
When an incident such as the one that happened on Saturday in Tucson occurs, people want to blame someone or something obvious. Easy access to guns? Political anxieties? But what about the real issue behind so many…
Teachers, parents need input into sweeping changes
By SHERRI WOOD
CURRIE: Goodbye, and good riddance
Re: Saturday’s Press article ‘Currie says goodbye,’ telling readers of all of the good service Mr. Currie provided.
SCHOOLS: Reform sound, sorely needed
Wow! Someone has actually started to put kids' needs ahead of teachers' needs. A plan based on performance rather than longevity. What a unique concept.
McEUEN: Don't keep boaters at bay
The plan for McEuen is nice but where will the boaters on trailers go? I purchase moorage at the Yacht Club and this past spring I went on my way to get my boat in the water. It's a nice sunny day and I headed to B…
PRESS: Tragedy towers over tree
UNBELIEVABLE! Saturday night Jan. 8 on the 11 p.m. news I heard a little of the horrific shooting in Tucson, Ariz.
McEUEN: It's just fine now
How many times do the good people of Coeur d'Alene have to say, "LEAVE McEUEN FIELD ALONE!" before the city council hears us?