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GEM: Represents CdA, its people
We can’t imagine how wonderful this place is to live, as we are in awe of Coeur d’Alene and its residents. As Cliff Harris says, “We live in Camelot.”
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RASMUSSEN: He's right for the job
Duane Rasmussen is an experienced negotiator who as an attorney defended or prosecuted many members of our society. Not vindictively bit in a logical and methodical manner that maintains legality and respect for ou…
OBAMACARE: Looks like socialism to me
Dear Dr. Newcombe: These definitions are taken from a 1971 Webster’s Dictionary, as follows:
BUILDING: Rip-off to the taxpayers
The new 17,000 sq. ft. building is set to break ground this month for $4,000,000 of your tax dollars (including land), in Post Falls.
HEALTH: Let docs work for free
This letter is in response to Dr. Ray Newcombe’s letter in which he states the health bill “is long overdue”. He does have a great idea when he says “insurance companies should all be nonprofit”. Wouldn’t health …
ELECTION: Rotten through the core
Lisa and I have filed a motion asking the District Court to allow us to be become personally involved in the Coeur d’Alene election contest. We applaud Jim and Christine Brannon’s courage and character in standing …
STATE: Building on backs of poor
When Idaho’s legislature cuts programs serving the poor, children and education we might at first glance see this as taking some moral ground to save the state budget. But when they take those funds saved by stripp…
VISITORS: Positively great experiences
We came to your lovely city to look at pontoon boats. And we would just like to tell you that our visit to your area was one of the most pleasant experiences we have had in a long time.
HAMMOND: Knows what he's saying
In response to Ms. Sorensen in Friday’s letter to the editor about Jim Hammond on not knowing what teachers go through. I personally know Sen. Hammond and know for a fact that he was a teacher and educator in the P…
WOLVES: Separate facts from myths
Myth: Wolves decimating elk herds. Fact: IDFG data. Idaho’s elk numbers up or steady, all but two of 29 zones. Overall elk numbers increased in wolf states (Idaho,Wyoming, Montana). Wolves pushed elk off valley flo…
Big step up for child care
Retiring state Rep. George Sayler spent the better part of eight years putting state licensing on the legislative radar. What he might have lacked in getting enforceable standards enacted, he more than made up for …
FILLIOS: Business experience is key
We live in an undeniable beautiful place and I consider it a privelege to live her. No matter how beautiful we find Kootenai County, however, we must clearly define the future state of our County. That requires a …
IB: Condemn the name-calling
After reading Robyn A. Hitchcock’s tirade on the District 271 School Board meeting, I was amazed at her name calling and obvious out of control rants! Robyn Hitchcock M.D., I can understand your misguided understan…
ARYANS: Hatred proudly displayed
I did read Shaun P. Winkler’s letter regarding the massive crowd supporting him and his three followers. The four were protesting Rachel Dolezal’s speech on “HUMAN RIGHTS education for the youth.”