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Just in case you ran out, here’s a suggested resolution. Together, let’s strive to be better citizens in 2016.
KNIGHT: Should run for president
Keith Knight of Hayden Lake is the sort of man I would vote “President of the United States.” Thank you, Mr. Knight, for your insightful words. You speak out where others are afraid, and you speak the hard truth. Y…
THANKS: For beauty, prosperity
I would like to thank:
THANKS: Eubanks does it again
I encouraged my students to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Dave Eubanks because of the delight and awe we all felt when he invited our class in the gym and we all were invited to choose six books to bring home. Hi…
COLUMN: Just abortion fantasy
It would be funny if it weren’t so tragic. Jeff Bourget’s “My Turn” of over half a page in the 18 Dec ‘15, Press was a staggering display of gullibility that one could be excused for finding willful. Let’s just add…
PF: That bark means thanks
As a frequent dog walker at Bay Street Park, I was pleasantly surprised recently to find the upper parking lot plowed, as well as the sidewalk down to the end of the lower parking lot. Thank you so much for keeping…
GUNS: 'No fly' won't fly
So my anti-gun activists think that anyone on the “no fly list” should be prevented from purchasing a weapon, and that this would make us safer. This is a liberal, emotion-driven argument. Take a step back, take a …
TAXES: Ease by consolidating
I hope the state of Idaho and local cities and counties can cut taxes on many items to lessen the burdens on Idaho residents. One thing I’ve seen in another state I lived in, tax breaks that saved its citizens larg…
ANGELS: Visit woman twice
There are angels in this city. I’ve always known there are more great, honest, caring people in our community than bad. Twice in two weeks these “angels” appeared.
TOWER: Build on east Sherman
Mr. Hagadone’s proposed new hotel tower is honestly not as ugly as many of the critics make it out to be. Truth is that it is simply out of place. The current downtown hotel is beautiful and castle-like, as if out …
The best Christmas present: You
The effort to raise $170,000 through Press Christmas for All, to help more than 2,000 Kootenai County families and nearly 7,000 individuals this holiday season, was massive. Fueled by a strong desire to do good — a…
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THEFT: Merry Christmas, indeed
I have lived in the Fieldstone Subdivision in Post Falls for almost six years. I have never had any problems and have found it to be a nice place to live. I was saddened this past summer when someone came right ont…
SPIRIT: Could unite us all
For a time when humankind is tragically divided, yet so eager for positive goals to unite with:
MOTHERS: Thanks for vets' help
The local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America would like to thank Bardenay restaurant for supporting our local troops. They donated some of the proceeds from Monday night’s meals to our organization. That m…