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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
WATER: Test wrongly blocked
This is in response to Fire Inspector Tyler Dreschel with Northern Lakes Fire Department overstepping his bounds regarding the safety of one of the public drinking water systems in the city of Hayden that I will no…
PLAY: Don't miss 'Urinetown'
WOW! That is the best description we can give for the play "Urinetown," which is now playing at the Lake City Playhouse until June 19. A few years ago we went to see this play at the University of Idaho. Like other…
SHEEP: Why McEuen changing
I had dinner Wednesday night with my sister, Kathy Sims, at the Red Lobster. A great place to eat but that's not why I'm writing.
SCHOOLS: Criticism in the wrong place
First, I'd like to apologize to Betty Ann Henderson and her husband for the way they were treated at a recent dinner event, held at a local church. Mr. Kratch violated ethical standards in many ways. First, he viol…
FLAG: Respect for veterans
I recently drove through Spirit Lake and was pleased to see all the flags. However when I passed back through later that night I was disgusted.
McEUEN: Respect works both ways
I have been following with fascination the progress of the McEuen Park talks, and I wasn't surprised by the City Council's decision. The information I've gotten from the newspaper leads me to believe that there's m…
MYTHS: Separate fact and fiction
If John Clark wants to debunk myths (My Turn: Time To Debunk Some Myths) he should stick to facts rather than wistful thinking.
MARATHON: Yet another winner
I sit here watching another successful Coeur d'Alene Marathon. Is there ANYWHERE else in this great country where the policemen monitoring the course cheer on and applaud each runner? They could have just stood on …
McEUEN: Keep it for the kids
I'm sure sorry for the McEeun outcome. Coming from a true North Idaho boy, I see nothing wrong with the field. It would have made more sense to spend that money on our kids' education. Instead of want to bring more…
SCHOOLS: Race to the bottom
Thursday's article in The Press, "At least we're not last," shows the lie behind Republican efforts to destroy the teachers' union in Idaho. Despite the fact that per pupil spending in Idaho is 49th in the nation (…
HELP: Heisey there for vets
I graduated from high school and the Korean War had started. I signed up to defend my country the same as my father did in World War II. Due to the war I came out with loud ringing in my ears and the embarrassment …
THANKS: Campaign was eye-opener
I want to thank everyone who helped with my campaign. I very much appreciate your support and help. You were all wonderful. None of us had run a campaign before and ours was a grassroots effort.
STEELE: Justice eludes this case
Attorney Edgar Steele is known as "Attorney for the Damned" because of his defense of the world's most politically incorrect clients. Aryan Nation's Richard Butler was one.
SCHOOLS: Better ways to vent
On Friday, May 21, my husband and I attended a lovely evening of music at a local church sponsored by the Lake City Harmonizers. A spaghetti dinner was served and approximately 300 people were entertained by the Ha…
McEUEN: Time to oust leaders
As the mayor and City Council, over the objections of the citizens of Coeur d'Alene, have voted to go ahead with their plans for McEuen Field and the Third Street Boat ramp, it is time to fire them all.