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CHEF: The secret ingredient
I read the front page article about Chef Mark Bertram and was impressed with his culinary skills. But, I was more impressed when I read the last three paragraphs and Mark gives all the credit for his culinary skill…
CARRY: Why SB1389 works
The Idaho Senate and House passed SB1389, because the law shouldn’t be a trap for the unwary.
SENATE: Bad news bearers
Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news...
Prescription for a happier planet
Someday, maybe not too far into the future, a doctor’s seven simple words to one patient will have altered the trajectory of millions of overweight, depressed and otherwise unhealthy Americans.
CAUCUS: Bursting at seams
Democrats are gathering Tuesday! Perhaps you have heard that there has been so much response to our call to caucus on March 22 that we are opening another site at the fairgrounds to handle the overflow crowd! Be su…
PROJECT: No way, ignite
I am thoroughly disgusted that ignite cda thinks the local population would believe giving money to developers of $400,000 to $800,000 condominiums down by the lake would be a wise investment of redevelopment money…
PLEDGE: Colors of love
I promise loyalty and devotion to the flag of the United States of America being in agreement and harmony, residing within a body of citizens called to vote for all elected officials and representatives. Responsibl…
WOMEN: A different view
Good heavens, Sasha Fisher (Ltr 13 Mar 16), to what do we owe your paean to women? My mother was a woman and right at the end of World War II she carried my sister and me and a pistol with three bullets in case the…
IDES: Reason to worry
The United States Navy Cruiser — Destroyer Flotilla Three deployed from Long Beach, Calif., on the Ides of March, Friday the 13th, 1964. It was composed of six destroyers in Destroyer Squadron 19 and another six in…
KNIVES: Bestowed with honor
On March 9, veterans who served a minimum of one tour in Iraq or Afghanistan with the 92nd air refueling wing of the U.S. Air Force were presented a total of 61 Buck commemorative knives for their honorable militar…
UNITY: Coverage appreciated
Thank you to the Press for its recent coverage of the Parliament of World Religions on Dec. 5 by Devin Heilman, as well as the profile about me on Jan. 3. These articles have greatly increased Unity’s exposure, as …
TV: Object to program
To all those living in Spokane and N. Idaho, please write KXLY4 TV and ask them to stop airing “The Real O’Neals.” It is offensive to all Christians and makes a mockery of Catholicism. This type of programming shou…
CONCEALED: What the...
As of today, a concealed carry permit will no longer be required to carry a concealed weapon in our great state of Idaho. I have but one question for our political representatives. Why can’t we legally smoke what y…
CRUZ: The character question
I attended Ted Cruz’s meeting here in Coeur d’Alene. I spoke with several individuals also attending and asked one simple question: “What is Ted’s first name?” None of them seemed to be able to tell me.
CANDIDATES: For it or against it?
Remember John Kerry, when he ran for president? “I was for it before I was against it?”