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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
TOTS: A Christmas story
This is what “Toys for Tots” is all about.
HOMELESS: 'Pestilence' a problem
Is our library a warming shelter? Last Saturday afternoon a homeless person was lying on the floor — yes, on the floor — amid her bags, blankets and belongings, either asleep or resting her eyes. The librarian in c…
BLOWHARDS: Takes one
Bob Ridout’s “Blowhards” letter is interesting. He probably doesn’t even realize that he too is a self-described Blowhard. Spouting rhetoric and presuming to know what everyone outside New York City thinks of our p…
FAITHFUL: Fire when ready
Rebutting three recent letter writers, first of all, thanks for the compliment. We are proud to be Trump bashers. Looks like the “Trumpers” are getting worried about January when the Democrats take over the House. …
SCHOOLS: Tax-exempt template
I’m commenting on the My Turn written by William L. Hamilton titled “District gets an earful from taxpayer.”
COMBAT: Battle of words
I said I wasn’t going to write in anymore. My mistake.
THANKS: Generosity abounds
A special thanks goes out to the residents of Fernan Village and the surrounding Fernan neighborhood. For the past nine years, around the holidays, we have collected food for the local food bank. The outpouring gen…
Idaho, let's eat 6% better
It never came up during last week’s town hall meeting with three local legislators, but by the time the 2019 session is over, repealing the Idaho sales tax on groceries might go down as one of the lawmakers’ best m…
CRIME: Assess justice system
In the Saturday, Dec. 8 issue, on page A8 was an article headlined “Vehicle pursuit leads to arrest.” After reading it, several thoughts came to mind.
THANKS: For event support
On behalf of the 3Cs Coeur d’Aleers, I would like to offer a big thank you to the members of our community who came to our free Christmas concert Dec. 7. This is our annual gift to the community. The Gathering Plac…
SKATEPARK: What a gift
I really do not know who to thank for that wonderful, new skateboard park. Whenever I pass it, I can see the pleasure it brings to the youth of the area. What a very necessary recreation and exercise area for the e…
BLOWHARDS: Roll call, please
Will Donald Trump be impeached once the Democrats take control of the House? Probably not. Would it matter? No.
POEM: A holiday gift
At Christmas I share one of my Christmas poems with family, friends and others. I am submitting a poem to the Readers Write section of The Press. I would like to share it with others in our community and hope you w…
RATS: A political comment
If you ever wonder where the New York alley rats go when morning comes: They go back to Giuliani’s office. President Trump has several pounds of brains and not an ounce of common decency or common sense. Next time,…
ROADWAY: City kicked asphalt
To the city of Coeur d’Alene: