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PEARL: Remember to support America
The year 1941, December the 7th, Japan bombed our whole Pacific fleet, killing thousands of our family members. Then many of the Pacific Islands - Iwo Jima, Saipan, Guam, the Solomon Islands.
CRAPO: Stance on debt laudable
Now is the time for leaders to stand up and address our burgeoning national debt. Idaho has such a leader in Senator Mike Crapo, who has made the bold step to support the current proposal by the National Commission…
FIREMEN: Come to the lunch rescue
On Monday, Nov. 29 my husband, my grandson, my granddaughter and I went to KC's Breakfast Club in Post Falls to have lunch around 1 p.m. As we were being seated I noticed two Kootenai County Fire and Rescue firemen…
CORRUPTION: Make accounting transparent
Most people are aware of a corruptive atmosphere and many are suffering from it. And yet nobody talks about the decadent root of it, muddy, murky, concealing and misleading financial accounting and accountability. …
PRESS: Report truth, not lies
We need the truth not a bunch of lies from you guys. We know what's going on in the real world and you are trying to cover it up with your Republican agenda.
COLUMN: Liberty is what we risk
Too bad Sholeh does not understand the Constitution and the 4th amendment, and how the TSA and their activities are in direct opposition.
AIDS DAY: Candles for good causes
Wednesday night was the first night of Hanukkah. I normally am at home with my family to light the first candle. However, that night I chose to be with the AIDs Coalition in commemoration of International AIDS Day.…
KENNEDY: City mustn't pay fees
As a property owner and taxpayer I feel the City of Coeur d'Alene should not pay legal fees for Mr. Mike Kennedy. If anyone is responsible for those fees it is Mr. Brannon, since he chose to question the election r…
LIGHTS: Thanks for great show
I would just like to say thank you to the City of Coeur d'Alene and the Hagadone Family for a wonderful parade and celebration and that amazing fireworks show to kick off the holiday season. It is a blessing to liv…
DALTON: Kids' safety top priority
We the parents of Dalton Elementery students received notice that Dalton Gardens plans to issue citations for parents, picking up their children after school. This warning came direct from councilman Roberge. We wa…
KENNEDY: Chose to hire lawyers
Mr. Tom Hearn delivered the biggest snow job of the season in My Turn Nov. 27.
QUIET!: Libraries no place for phones
I am writing to you in regard to a growing community concern that is quickly building into a gnawing-at-the-nerves discomfort. You see, I spend a lot of time at the public libraries in our community, and while I am…
WORKERS: Penalties hurt taxpayers, too
Idaho taxpayers need to be aware of how much waste of tax dollars is occurring with the knowledge of the current administration. When the governor and his staff were made aware of an illegal work environment within…
TAXES: County, live within means
Some time ago Kootenai County stated it would not raise property taxes. Yet recently I read in the paper that they "regrettably" had to change that decision. At first it would be 1 percent; then it changed again to…
TSA SCANS: Israel has better option
Why do we subject millions of our nation's airline passengers to either a full body scan or, if refused, to a humiliating, intrusive "pat down?" Why doesn't our government follow time-tested security guidelines use…