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IRONMAN: Story behind the story
My husband Luke Shepherd was noted in the end of a Press article for having the longest transition time. We all thought it was funny that he made the local paper like that, but I also felt it may be nice to know w…
TRASH: No way to show pride
The Press headline on July 5 read “Patriotism, Love of Country.” We all had a great time celebrating the birth of our country and demonstrating our patriotism with our neighbors.
Don't like it? Get in line
While in the lingering mood of celebrating freedoms - including the right to free speech - we're reflecting on some words of wisdom penned long ago by one of America's famous founders.
TUCKER: Column was misleading
I need to write a clarification. When Ms. Tucker submitted her column on 6/25/10 she stated: “Idaho does not have a statute specifically addressing aid in dying, either to permit or prohibit the practice. It does n…
MINNICK: Not a real conservative
Minnick is not a Conservative. A real conservative would support repealing and replacing Obama’s socialized medicine. He does not.
TAX CUT: GOP has it all wrong
Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are either uniformed or misleading as to the effect of the Bush tax cuts.
COUNTY: Fight with Tribe doesn't add up
Once again Commissioner Currie is clueless. He needs to go back to school and take basic math. His greed has overshadowed his lack of common sense. Let's see how this works.
KIDDIES: Parade a plus for locals
The Fourth of July kiddie parade was a great success. There were tons of children decked out in their parade gear marching down Sherman. Community events like these are what make me so thankful to live in such a wo…
FIREWORKS: Poor excuse for patriotism
I don’t mean to “rain on your parade” but, reading your recent “Help light the fireworks fuse” editorial lit my fuse of negative feelings I experience once a year over the frenzied emphasis on fireworks in Coeur d’…
MISFITS: Name worn with pride
The misfits of America through the forgotten ages include such greats as Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, Benjamin Franklin, Nathanael Greene, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, Greg (Pappy) Boyington, George Patton, and countle…
Cd'A, PF are Park Places
OK, let's admit it. Everything around us seems to be warming up except the blasted economy.
METH: Message needs to be seen
I applaud and thank Kristen Brandt for herletter published June 20.
Avista hike: Just say no
Avista Utilities and its leader, CEO Scott Morris, deserve a lot of credit for turning around a company that was faltering just a few years ago. They've invested intelligently in infrastructure and cautiously in fu…
WARMING: Balance one-sided debate
Cliff Harris is three for three. Two months ago it was an Arctic melt in 1922, which went unnoticed by the locals. Last month it was the glaciers are growing rather than shrinking, oddly, the next day the USGS post…
HART: Facts will show a statesman
Matthew 7:2 - For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged...