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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 …
COURTESY: Fits like a glove everywhere
My husband and I have routinely practiced every one of Connie and Bill Arthur’s “Just so Idaho” courtesies. Ironically, we are from that much maligned state to the south. Maybe it’s just good people being kind and …
TRADER JOE'S: Some California dreamin'
California newcomers, before you buy a new North Idaho home, give a moment to consider the hardship you may experience when there is no Trader Joe’s within 10 minutes of your house.
FRAUD: Put this 'grandson' in jail
I am 86 years old and appreciate the Coeur d’Alene Press providing information, over the past years, concerning scammers. I got a call Friday morning, according to my phone, from Annapolis, Md. Curious, I answered.…
TUBBS: Show respect, keep it clean
I participated in the Tubbs Hill cleanup effort Monday, July 8. I was pleased to see the turnout for the effort. Then Tuesday evening, I went on a group hike on Tubbs Hill and I could not believe the trash already.…
WHITEHEAD: Eminently qualified
In response to “Jones exits sheriff’s race, backs Norris,” there were three notable quotes by Mr. Jones. First, that Norris is most qualified because he “managed contracts for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Office;” sec…
KINDNESS: Served up with a burger
My wife and I decided to go to McDonald’s for a sandwich Wednesday after a frustrating morning of septic issues. Having done some digging, we were not dressed for success, so to speak.
CDA: Love in red, white, blue
On Thursday, July 4, I experienced the overwhelming gratitude of North Idahoans when marching with the Coeur d’Alene VFW chapter — in itself such a privilege — the first entry in our Independence Day Parade. Alive …
FIREWORKS: Echoes of painful celebrations
This is for those selfish people who light their unnecessary fireworks, not just firecrackers, days before and after the 4th.
SPOTLIGHT: Thinking is believing
Gordon Sanders, you say yes put myself and others “in the spotlight,” as though you were a cop and we were the villains in the dead of night. In fact, you have just given us center stage. (Congrats to Hans Neumann …
IDAHO: Rally to keep it just so
In Sholeh Patrick’s column of July 9, she discusses changes in Idaho regarding driving culture, kindness and courtesy. One quote attributed to a long-time Idahoan was, “It’s just so Idaho to say hi to strangers in …
INSPIRED: A team called America
On Thursday, as I was watching the Fourth of July Parade at 10th and Sherman with my daughters-in-law and granddaughter, the Coeur d’Alene High School Cheer Squad and football players passed by. The most unexpected…
EDUCATION: Question of qualifications
Sunday’s July 2 Press had a surprising article on the front page. Mr. Don Soltman reflected on his tenure on the Idaho Education Board. Quite interestingly, Mr. Soltman endorsed (bequeathed) Mr. John Goedde, a loca…
ELECTROSHOCK: End the barbarity now
I hope you and the public will hear me. I am a retired level one trauma nurse of many years trying to get media to address the cover-ups and harm around the use of electroshock or ECT. It is being performed at an a…
LUMBERMEN: Playing the game right way
A message to the excellent American Legion baseball team of young men, their coaches and parents who make up the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen.
SERVICE: Saluting 4 on the 4th
What a picture in the July 4 paper of “Generations of Service,” four men of the Whipple family from St. Maries. They look like the same man in four different uniforms.