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THANKS: Boys come to rescue
We would like to express our appreciation for the help of two young men on Sept. 29 on the Mineral Ridge Scenic Trail in Coeur d'Alene. We were hiking on the trail and met three young people at the top and visited …
HART: Repayment comes up short
Sorry, Phil Hart, your making a partial payment on a 15-year-old debt is too little too late. I still won't vote for you even though you are the only name on the ballot just as a show of protest. You may be making …
BUS: Standing up with Marie
I almost cried when I read about Marie Rippetoe's experience aboard the Citilink last Thursday evening. I also felt pride in her determination to stand up for herself and her safety.
WESTBORO: Baptist? No, blasphemous
The misguided followers of Fred Phelps and Westboro [Baptist] Church are scheduled to promulgate their erroneous doctrine at selected schools in Coeur d'Alene today. Such individuals could not remotely know or unde…
RICH: Wealthiest shoulder tax burden
Dear Mr. Cameron, in response to your letter printed Oct. 15, I have to say this; before you go on saying that the "rich people" should start paying their fair share of taxes, and that the "more common man" should …
Repel the attackers
Dirty politics.
Open letter to Idaho GOP chairman Norm Semanko
Dear Mr. Semanko,
MARANO: Honesty is a great virtue
I have known Paula Marano for many years. She is an excellent candidate for our state legislature. She is conscientious, honest, intelligent and ready to put in the hours and effort needed to serve North Idaho in B…
CURRIE: You know what you'll get
My husband is not a sore loser as some have labeled him. It was only after being approached by so many people that he considered running as a write-in candidate to keep his seat on the BOCC. Silly us, we opted to r…
ENGLISH: He's a proven leader
I have had the privilege of knowing DAN ENGLISH since 1976 when he was director of Youth for Christ. In 1985 he founded Anchor House, a home for troubled boys which continues to be located on Government Way in Coeu…
HAYES: Time for a change
I am writing this letter to ask for your vote for Cliff Hayes for Kootenai County Clerk.
ALLRED: Stands on common ground
Our political discourse had become so polarized and irrational that I was afraid that we had lost the ability to govern ourselves. Then I heard Keith Allred speak recently. He is running for governor on a platform …
GOEDDE: Trustworthy, balanced in approach
For going on nine years now I've worked with Sen. John Goedde tackling education issues, as well as other concerns important to the people of Kootenai County. Over those years I've come to understand that the two m…
LUNA: Secured money for education
Politics will never change and honest reporting is rare. Betsy Russell of The Spokesman-Review reported the teachers union held the rally in force for Democratic candidate for superintendent of public instruction.
NONINI: Strong education supporter
Rep. Bob Nonini has been a pillar of support for education in the Idaho House of Representatives. As Chairman of the Education Committee Nonini has been an advocate for charter schools, home-schooled students, and …