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DEER: Just leave them alone
I applaud Daphne Taylor’s thoughts shared in Saturday’s Press. She’s right — the deer were here first. All of Dalton Gardens was once orchards, mostly pear and apple, at the turn of the century (20th), and they liv…
HEADLINES: Sing along with Press
Two song-lyric headlines in two days! (Monday and Tuesday.) I’m looking forward to the rest of the week! Is this a contest for your staff or an attempt to see how many readers have tumbled to the fun?
MISSING: Help Oscar get home
Nine years ago I rescued an abandoned kitten from a vacant house in Post Falls. The plan was to get him healthy and then adoption. Long story short I fell in love and couldn’t part with him. I named him Oscar. He i…
You only wish you owned Ironman
How do you say, "Joe Blow, you're an Ironman!" in Chinese?
CLERK: Hypocrisy over faith and oath
Kim Davis is certainly selective about which of her obligations to her Deity she follows. When she took the oath of office to be County Clerk of Rowan County she swore an oath to the Almighty to uphold the Constitu…
MOVED: By amazing youth
Our moving truck arrived in Coeur d’Alene from Connecticut last Saturday morning but the workers who were to unload our goods did not show up. The driver clearly failed us and had no idea where he could find a new …
SUICIDE: Walk for prevention
A young, promising woman, a successful businessman, an accomplished veteran. Each story behind suicide is unique, but jointly laced with mystery, blame, anguish and sadness.
TRUMP: Don't listen to 'experts'
No one can deny Donald Trump’s run for president of the United States has sent shock waves throughout politics. Few so called political “experts” know what to make of it. He is and has been an American success stor…
PHOTO: Not an accurate reflection
I would like to take this time to let the Coeur d’Alene Press know that they have let my community, my colleagues, my students, my family and myself down by submitting the photo they chose in the article “Summer’s …
It's true: Happiness is contagious
The kids are either back in school or headed that way, with Brain Campaign 2015-16 commencing for most K-12 students throughout Kootenai County on Tuesday.
DALTON: Public shares deer ideas
I’d like to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to come to the Dalton Gardens City Council meeting Thursday night to give their comments about our deer population. It’s clear there are options …
FORWARD: A special occasion
I’ve always enjoyed reading letters in The Press where someone has had their groceries or perhaps their meals paid for by some stranger, and then not knowing whom to thank. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever thi…
MAIL: Postal service a success
The constant delay of mail is the result of politics. As a result of the ominous 2006 congressional mandate for the U.S. Postal Service to pre-fund future retirees’ health benefits, at $5.6 billion per year until 2…
IRAN: Congress, support this deal
After more than 13 years at war, I’m glad that Congress is turning toward diplomacy and peace. The Iran deal looks like it will move forward through Congress, and I support the 34+ senators who have spoken out in f…
HARRIS: A job very well done
Cliff’s announcement in Monday’s Press was a real yea/boo for us. We grew up, worked and also retired here 16 years ago at the young age of 60. Without fail we would consult Cliff’s Weather Gems before planning our…