tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65743082011-07-30T20:14:55.522-07:00This is a website for the Kennedy clan in Idaho and the temporary home of the Mike Kennedy for City Council campaign.Mike Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01260312051785408816noreply@blogger.comBlogger1761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574308.post-33129751667873519102009-10-29T21:01:00.004-08:002009-10-29T21:05:48.686-08:00

The campaign is in full swing! If you're looking for the Kennedy for City Council website, click here: Campaign Page

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From this fantastic piece by Pete Hamill:Author and raconteur Frank McCourt, in his autobiography, “has examined his ferocious childhood, walked around it, relived it, and with skill and care and generosity of heart, transformed it into a triumphant work of art,” writes Pete Hamill.Frank McCourt has written a triumphant book. His memoir of an Irish childhood is in turns hilarious, heart-scalding,

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Testing 123. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Keep Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl in your prayers. He's an Idahoan which of course means he's tough enough to endure this terrible trauma. Here's hoping our US special forces find him safely then deliver swift and appropriate justice to his Taliban captors.

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If you're looking for the Kennedy for City Council page, this is its temporary home! We're getting the website up and running at: kennedyforcda.com, which currently routes to here. You can also join our Facebook campaign group at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101246641063.Keep checking in for more updates and a new website!Mike

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This was just too funny. Growing up in the airline industry (my Dad worked for Pan Am for 30 years, right to the bitter end), the deterioration of service is just remarkable. Creativity in response doesn't get much better than this.

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This is the temporary website for the Mike Kennedy for City Council Re-Election Campaign!If you're interested, we'll be bringing up a more official website soon, but to get involved you can join the Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101246641063&ref=nf or email me at: mike@idahokennedys.com and we'll take it from there.I do have an announced opponent, and though I

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On vacation in Rome I noticed a marble column in St. Peter's with a golden telephone on it. As a young priest passed by I asked who the telephone was for. The priest told me it was a direct line to Heaven and if I'd like to call it would be a thousand dollars.I was amazed, but declined the offer. All throughout Italy I kept seeing the same golden telephone on a marble column. At each, I

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Looks like six months for me. I just have been terrible about making the time to post things here. Can't say that will change soon, but I figured I'd drop a post and get back to it a little bit.

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To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation;With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States.Let me express my thanks to the historic slate of candidates who accompanied me on this journey, and especially the one who traveled the farthest – a champion for working Americans and an

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David Broder had a fine column in the Washington Post last week. It highlights a very intriguing report done by the Democratic Leadership Council on vote suppression through gerrymandering. Everyone knows gerrymandering is widespread, but I know of no other research that linked it to low voter turnout until now. If so, I missed it. But this DLC report is worth reading.Here's a link to

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Lord, make me a channel of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we

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November 22, 1963By Pete HamillThat day I was in Ireland, in the dark hard Northern city of Belfast, with the fine wire of the winter rain driving in sheets from the roiled sea. Along the Falls Road, women in shawls bent into the punishing November wind, like damp mobile bundles. The men stood in the beery warmth of the BeeHive pub, or the Rock Bar, their faces raw, caps pulled down hard, smoking

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I have a lot of respect for Marty Trillhaase as a coherent and thoughtful editorialist and writer. I haven't always agreed with him, but I think he does his homework. His commentary about Idaho's tax debate and economic development is worth a read. I am most in agreement with the fact that we need to invest more in education to make that element of our state's offerings the best it can be, and

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I attended a Memorial Day service this afternoon that was very well done. A sobering reminder of how many people have paid the ultimate price for this country and the many people left behind who love and cherish their memories.Last night I watched a '60 Minutes' special report called 'Fathers, Sons, and Brothers' which followed an Iowa National Guard unit through their entire Iraq experience,

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Jack's back. And so is Mom.Yesterday, after six days of finally improving weight in the hospital and diagnosis of some milk allergies and low muscle tone, the doctors decided that Jack could go home to continue his regimens.This was welcome news to everyone, but especially to those of us reliant on Mom to keep the house in order.I won't list the number of people who helped us, both because it's

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This was a hard night. I brought kids 1-5 into Spokane for a reunion with Mom and baby Jack, who is in the Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. They haven’t seen their Mom since Tuesday morning at 6:45 am, at which time we all thought they’d be home the next day at the latest.As it happens, Jack’s “failure to thrive” has him in the hospital much longer, possibly a week, maybe less, maybe more,

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Today John Patrick Kennedy gets baptized into the Catholic faith. It's a great day that he'll never remember, but his terrific godparents, Natalie and Madeleine Sheils will be great mentors and leaders for him throughout his life.Welcome, Jack!

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It helps, now and then, to step backand take a long view.The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts,it is even beyond our vision.We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fractionof the magnificent enterprise that is God's work.Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of sayingthat the kingdom always lies beyond us.No statement says all that could be said.No prayer fully expresses our faith.No

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Schedule Announced for CdA Comprehensive Plan Public MeetingsThe City of Coeur d’Alene needs your participation as the community takes the next step in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. Join friends and neighbors to learn about the plan that will serve as a guide for future development within the city. Meetings will be held: Monday, April 23rdChrist the King Lutheran Church1600

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OK - I'll concede it - this linked document is mostly boring for non-banker types. BUT - it shows that the issue of affordable housing and the many repercussions for communities that lose touch with a diverse pool of housing options is getting attention at the highest levels.Here is an informative (if a bit wonkish) speech by Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman that touches on the issue. The

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Today the North Idaho College Presidential Search Committee held the first meeting, and the caliber of people in the room helping to give advice and counsel to the NIC Board of Trustees was very high. For one more week, the committee is seeking input on what criteria the community seeks in a new president.There are 11 members of the NIC community (including professors, staff, and a very

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This page has a video flythrough of the Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center. Pretty amazing.

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From Idaho Public TV Website:Airing February 15 & 18Idaho's Working PoorAccording to a new study, only half of Idaho's existing jobs pay a living wage for parents with two children, even when both parents are working full time. The Northwest Federation of Community Organizations issued its report at the same time Idaho's legislators rejected or held off considering several measures aimed at

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Tonight my family sat, laid, and lounged in the living room and watched a movie together. The kids brought their sleeping bags and we popped popcorn. It was Norman Rockwell, sappy, even, but totally normal and comfortable.But it was also a tremendous reminder to me that in the midst of whatever else is going on, despite whatever stress or strain or anxiety is afoot, there are 7 people in the

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Welcome to the world, Jack!January 30, 20077 lbs. 12 oz.21.5 inches longMom and Baby are doing great and resting comfortably. Jack decided to arrive with a bullet (and a scare to his folks). His cord was wrapped around his head twice and tightly, so he was as purple as his ancestors getting ready to take on a British drunk in a Galway bar.But given some good doctors and nurses, some oxygen and

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I was alerted to this series that will be airing beginning in January by a former professor of mine, Joe Kobylka of SMU in Dallas, Texas. As a nationally known and respected expert on the Supreme Court in general and the late Justice Harry Blackmun in particular, he will be featured in the series. In watching excerpts of the show's episode 4 here, it looks to be a terrific series for history

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NY Times, DALLAS, Jan. 9 — Intimates of President Bush have singled out Southern Methodist University as the likely site of his presidential library, but faculty members, complaining of being bypassed, are raising sharp questions about the school’s identification with his presidency.In a meeting Tuesday, faculty members complained of a lack of consultation over the emerging agreement and all but

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This is the repost of an actual transcript of an online chat I had with Verizon, while on hold waiting for service. I have been on hold for 1 hour and 45 minutes as of this writing, with no end in sight. If I weren't cancelling a phone line and didn't want to be charged any longer, I would have hung up. Thank God for speakerphones so I can still be getting work done during this interminable

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My father-in-law has been battling some serious eye problems of late, which began this summer while they were back home visiting Idaho and their grandkids. I've never even worn glasses, so I thankfully don't relate to eye problems.He sent an email to my wife to describe what he's experiencing. I'm reprinting it here (with his permission) mainly because I was amazed at the level of detail, I

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There were lots of amazing stories about immense wind damage and power outages for people numbering well over a million in the Northwest. I actually think that number was underreported since there were tens of thousands of residences and businesses without power in North Idaho alone that never made the national wires that I saw.Regardless, it was an opportunity for me to see what local

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I never met Major Joseph Trane McCloud. But my friend Meghan Johnson knows him. In fact, to my knowledge I don't personally know any of the nearly 3000 American soldiers who have been killed in Iraq. But today's email from Meghan stopped me in my tracks to remember, again, just exactly what's happening a world away from my safe, secure family. This year many families will experience Christmas

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 6, 2006LCDC APPROVES FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF UP RIGHT OF WAYThe North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation (NICTF) and the Lake City Development Corporation (LCDC) announced today a funding arrangement that enables NICTF to acquire the abandoned 5.25 mile long Union Pacific rail line in Coeur d’Alene. The Foundation plans to partner with public and private

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Preserving Our Sense of Place: A Housing Needs Assessment in Coeur d'AleneThis report is the starting point for what needs to be a deep and thorough project to improve the housing situation in Coeur d'Alene.

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Protect Wyoming's Investment in Affordable HousingAs Coeur d'Alene embarks on the project of working to build real, affordable, workforce housing, we're looking to find other places that are dealing with it in creative and effective ways. There are many opinions on affordable housing, and more than one way of accomplishing it. The city's housing assessment will be finalized and published in a

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This one came through in an email from a city colleague, and I thought it was classic idiot driver behavior. I don't know if the driver was drinking or not, but to do something that stupid and then leave your bumper there, one would think you'd have to be.Not sure what the coincidence is about the same hydrant being hit same time last year - but perhaps we should hire additional security around

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I couldn't get over the number of leaves in this update. Pretty cool.From Tim Martin, Cd'A Street Superintendent: IF LEAVES WERE GOLD OR ARE THEY? Day 4 of Leaf-Fest 2006 is currently underway and the ballet is going very well. As of this morning we currently are finished with all streets South of Harrison from the Ft. Grounds to the west and the Eastern borders of the city limits including

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This is the problem that scares me the most about our country's current state of affairs. We can all argue about how to fight terrorism and extremism all we want, but it's hard to do that from a place of bankruptcy or where China is our national banker.The last 6 years have been nothing short of an abject fiscal train wreck, with our national government spending uncontrolled and unmonitored

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Most web sites have a logo and text if they are down for scheduled maintenance, if they have anything at all. Not YouTube, still one of the cooler sites on the web. I happened on their site tonight and this was their creative downtime message:

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Coeur d'Alene's own Bruce Reed, along with Rep. Rahm Emanuel, has written a book entitled "The Plan - Big Ideas for America". It's a good read, and actually talks about things that work and political ideas that matter. Yes, it's partisan - they are both Democrats - but I felt the book was accessible to non-Democrats as well.The book can be purchased here on Amazon, or maybe at the local library

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Ann Richards had a lot to do with my political formation back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She was the candidate for Governor of Texas while I was living in Dallas and attending college. I was a young Republican from New York when I arrived at SMU and remained so until I started to realize that there were elements of the GOP's extreme wing that made me totally uncomfortable. As I was

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This is a sad article to read. I have always respected Tony Blair for his ability to shift the Labor party to the center and create a strong and lasting governing coalition in Britain. Nearly 11 years is a long time in power, to be sure. But when you read in depth the analyses of the last few years of Blair's tenure (in British online papers of all political stripes), it's clear that his close

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A fraternity brother of mine from Louisiana always talked about these two Manning kids that were coming up behind him at Newman High School in new Orleans. "Archie's Kids", he'd say, referring to Archie Manning, legendary quarterback of the hapless New Orleans Saints. (Or the 'Aint's, depending on if you were inclined to make fun of them.)"Archie's Kids" have definitely proven they were worth

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An amazing lady died today. Susan Butcher, the first person ever to win three consecutive Iditarod dog sled championships, died in Seattle after complications from a rare form of Leukemia at the age of 51. I was honored to meet and spend a seriously great time with Susan and her husband Dave at the wedding of one of my best friends from college, Mike Hannigan, who married Susan's fabulous

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There is a measure on the Idaho ballot that is alluring, seductive, and completely misrepresentative. If you care about managing growth and fiscal responsibility this measure will be a disaster.For those (like myself) who are supporters of private property rights, it would appear that voting to restrict the use of Eminent Domain in light of the Supreme Court's unpopular ruling on that topic last

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I don't know where travel writers get their urban mythology, but this one is interesting. One out of three ain't bad, since I know there is a lot of interesting history about Nell Shipman - there are some industrious fans and film buffs in Boise working on a documentary about her contributions to film history as we speak.From Sunset Magazine and CNN.com: "The lakes of northern Idaho -- Coeur

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In a Leo Kottke song some time back he talks about looking in the mirror and seeing his father's face.This past week I sat in a hospital in Florida with my soon-to-be 70 year-old father. He had undergone emergency quadruple bypass surgery and the doctors were concerned that he had also suffered a minor stroke at some point in the process.As he fitfully struggled to get some real sleep I had

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This piece on Fr. Jesus Camacho is a wonderful testament to a wonderful man. Dan Popkey really captures the essence of this powerfully effective priest in his column.Copyright Idaho Statesman, Written by Dan Popkey, Photo by Katherine Jones"Amidst the shrill debate on illegal immigration, the Rev. Jesus Camacho's voice is calm and conciliatory.Twenty-five years ago this week, Camacho immigrated

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Tomorrow night, 7/5, the City Council will be on a Wednesday instead of Tuesday because of the 4th. On the agenda is the downtown development regulations public hearing - all are welcome to sign up and come make comments.If you're interested in a little more information about it, check out the Mayor's show this week on Adelphia Cable Channel 19 with Dave Yadon, City Planning Director and John

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He's just an ordinary, shy young lad, but his fate could mean war or peace in the Middle East - World - Times Online.

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For more information about Idaho Smart Growth, click on the link in the title above. They do good work, they're pragmatic and practical, and people are awakening to the need to address new challenges with new approaches.Be sure to dig around the site a while - there is a lot of information there.

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This week there will be 2 meetings at which Jon Barrett, Interim Ex. Dir. of Idaho Smart Growth is presenting on the issue of growth and how to manage it wisely. The first presentation is scheduled for tomorrow, (Tuesday), June 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Idaho Spokesman-Review Community Rm, 608 Northwest Blvd. in Coeur d'Alene. This is an informal meeting for anyone interested in learning more

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From Breitbart news: "Two qualifying heats, two wire-to-wire victories, two nearly identical times. It was almost like the same mule won twice. Idaho Gem, the world's first equine clone, and his brother, Idaho Star, made successful debuts Saturday in what scientists billed as the first professional competition between clones of any kind."UPDATE 6/5: Looks like the horses didn't win in the final

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This chart doesn't reproduce incredibly well in this Blogger format, but here are the areas of priority that the City Council voted for on April 13th in a public workshop. This is the first part of the budget process, and staff then took this list back to determine hard costs.The order is in order of council priority, and the numbers after (H M L) indicate the number of council members (including

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A message from Parks Director Doug Eastwood:The CDA Parks Department is in the process of hiring summer help. The starting wage is $8.67 per hour. We work 40 hours per week and this can include weekends and holidays. The individual needs to be 16 years old or older and have a current driver’s license. We are hiring guys and gals. They will be assisting the full time staff with the daily

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* - Proclamations on Arbor Week and Fair Housing Month* - Housekeeping issues on the consent calendar* - Resolution of support for St. Vincent dePaul's Homeless Grant Application* - Discussion and vote on a new policy for water service outside city limits* - Discussion and vote on a new bulk water use program* - Public Hearing on Annexation and Zoning for Hawk's Nest Property adjacent to the

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Legislators hold the ball, citizens left holding the bag.

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This Thursday, April 13, the first component of the annual budgeting process begins with a workshop to be held at the Lake City Senior Center. The real meat of the meeting begins around 5:45 pm and will likely last until 8:30 or later.City staff has prepared documentation that begins the process of setting priorities for projects, and it's being reviewed publicly by council members and questions

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Mike Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01260312051785408816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574308.post-1143081365316203952006-03-22T18:32:00.000-08:002006-04-10T21:11:51.866-07:00

Welcome "Crash" KennedyBorn December 3, 2005Yellow LabLooks sad in this picture, but really he's only tired, having been worked over like, well, like a dog, by the kids.

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The following are comments I made at the March 21, 2006 City Council meeting regarding the events of last week in Coeur d'Alene. ________________________Madame Mayor I wanted to talk just a little bit about a few things that happened last week in Coeur d’Alene. I don’t have a motion to introduce, but rather just a few brief comments and a request for some more feedback both here and in the

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Legislative News from the Senate Minority Leader...Senator Clint StennettDistrict 25 Legislative Week #903/10/06 This winter, Idaho saw the price of gasoline reach nearly $3.00 per gallon, and you were not alone if you needed to sit down before you opened your utility bills recently. We have been cautioned to look into alternative energy and fuels for quite some time. The time is upon us

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Quite the revelry in the Kennedy home this week as Max has taken to his potty training with a vengeance. You probably can't remember the last time anyone cheered when you went number one or two in the right place (i.e. not your pants) but Max has been getting constant cheers all week from his brother and sisters. Dinner the other night had the crowd chanting "Way to go, Max, way to go!!" in the

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John and Ann give $200,000 back to Cd'AStory by Linda Ball, Cd'A PressPhoto by Jerome Pollos, Cd'A PressStory and Link Courtesy of Cd'A PressCOEUR d'ALENE -- The Coeur d'Alene Public Library and the Salvation Army Kroc Center are both $100,000 closer to their goals thanks to a generous gift this week from John and Ann Beutler.Ann has lived in Coeur d'Alene her entire life, and John moved here in

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COEUR d’ALENE – A $100,000 grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation for the new Coeur d’Alene Public Library is a challenge to the community to provide matching funds.The grant to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation comes with the condition that the community must match the gift by April 1, 2007. Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin in May this year.“We are

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...an excerpt..."God is in the slums, in the cardboard boxes where the poor play house… God is in the silence of a mother who has infected her child with a virus that will end both their lives… God is in the cries heard under the rubble of war… God is in the debris of wasted opportunity and lives, and God is with us if we are with them. “If you remove the yolk from your midst, the pointing of the

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Governor Kempthorne presented his last state of the state and budget to the legislature and the public on Monday night, January 9. In this first column I'm going to list some of his initiatives and my concerns for your consideration. Public employee pay raises: He stepped up to the plate and said we should give raises immediately in this fiscal year. He wants to add 3% to the base. A 1% raise

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By MARC STEWART, Coeur d'Alene Press Staff writerOrganizers determined to continue fund-raisers before construction startsCOEUR d'ALENE -- Overdue fees won't cover the $1.4 million needed to build a new downtown library.The city of Coeur d'Alene is committed to building a $7.2 million facility -- even if all the money isn't in place when construction is scheduled to start in May. "We're

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I've always found this annual survey of Idaho opinion on public policy done by Boise State University's Social Science Research Center to be thorough and well done. Occasionally I may quibble with the wording of a question (which means everything in a survey like this) but I think this year's results are instructive. Jim Weatherby, who has a lot of involvement in this survey, is a keen observer

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JASON HUNT/PressMike Kennedy, right, is joined by his family as he receives his certificate after being sworn in as the newest member of the Coeur d'Alene City Council on Tuesday. Family from left, Will, Maggie, Nora, wife Kathleen, Quinn, and Max.Kennedy replaces sheriff's captain on Cd'A City CouncilStory By MARC STEWART, Staff writer"COEUR d'ALENE -- Tuesday's City Council meeting had very

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USATODAY.com - Michigan man bowls third 300 game of life, then diesPORTAGE, Mich. (AP) — A longtime bowler collapsed and died at a bowling alley shortly after rolling the third perfect game of his life. "If he could have written a way to go out, this would be it," Johnny D Masters said of Ed Lorenz, who died at a bowling alley shortly after bowling a perfect game. Ed Lorenz, 69, of Portage,

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This is an op-ed piece that will be appearing in newspapers around the state this coming week. I don't know anyone who has more understanding or credibility on this topic than Cecil Andrus, a four-term Idaho Governor and former Secretary of the Interior._________________________________________________Idahoans must guard and protect our federal public landsBy Cecil D. AndrusSelling off our public

Mike Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01260312051785408816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574308.post-1134597486255391762005-12-14T13:45:00.000-08:002005-12-14T13:58:06.266-08:00

Tonight there will be a workshop at the First Presbyterian Church at 521 Lakeside Avenue in downtown Coeur d'Alene from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm regarding the issue of downtown development restrictions. There will also be a meeting at Coeur d'Alene High School for citizens to provide further input on the proposed Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.It's unfortunate that both meetings are happening

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It's been a very busy last few months with the campaign and all, and I intend to do some thinking and jotting some thoughts about the recently concluded political campaign when I have some time. It's been just about 2 months since my last post here, but tonight something happened as a result of the blogosphere that gives me a little perspective and I wanted to put it down as a reminder of how

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Due to the web mastery of the great VanEtten Studios, the Kennedy For City Council Web site is up and running, and able to accept donations for the campaign!Thanks, Dave!

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This is another in the series of email posts on resettlement efforts of Katrina evacuees to Idaho. I believe that there are several families resettled in Idaho at this point, but this is a little glimpse into what our statewide organization, Catholic Charities of Idaho, is doing with one family who has resettled in Boise. Carl Quintanilla of NBC will be highlighting this family next week on NBC

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(KTVB Television) KETCHUM -- "The Dalai Lama made his much anticipated arrival into the Wood River Valley Saturday afternoon under a cloak of secrecy. The Dalai Lama will deliver a message of peace to the Wood River Valley on the anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.But it is country crooner Willie Nelson who's taking center stage tonight. NewsChannel 7 has a backstage pass to the

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This is an update mail from Catholic Charities of Idaho's Development Director Kristan Schlichte, who has been dispatched to Texas to work on helping evacuees get resettled. To me it shows a sense of order forming amidst the chaos, but still how much freelancing is going on out of necessity (dropping folks off in front of a non-profit agency for lack of a better plan, for example).______________

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I've had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Idaho (CCI) since its inception in 2001. CCI's national network, Catholic Charities USA, has been in the disaster recovery business for 100 years or so, and is at the forefront of efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. I'm pleased that CC Idaho staff and Idaho volunteers are making their way to Houston, in

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David Brooks NYT Column: "We'd like to think that the stories of hurricanes and floods are always stories of people rallying together to give aid and comfort. And, indeed, each of America's great floods has prompted a popular response both generous and inspiring. But floods are also civic examinations. Amid all the stories that recur with every disaster - tales of sudden death and miraculous

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Kathleen and Mike with (left to right) Max, Nora, Will, Quinn, Maggie

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New York Daily News - Home - Michael Daly: It's our turn to help Biloxi: "With news of the awesome destruction down South comes a memory from the terrible days after 9/11, when a big banner went up in Times Square.'Biloxi loves NYC!' the banner announced.The banner was sent by Biloxi High School to Stephen Pitalo, a graduate of the Class of 1986 who had moved from that Mississippi city to New

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photo copyright AFPI think this is a truly momentous occasion - one that makes you stop and pause and reflect on just how much pain and suffering that people in the Middle East have put one another and themselves through over the years. I am no fan of Ariel Sharon, but I think he has to get credit for following through on this extremely difficult action in hopes of continuing a peace process

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USATODAY.com - Bush library hopefuls have stacked up: "Bush told Texas reporters this month that his wife would 'definitely' have a vote on the final decision. That fueled speculation that SMU in Dallas, where the future first lady earned her bachelor's degree in education, is the frontrunner. She's also on SMU's board of trustees.There's more to support the SMU theory. The Bushes have mused

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If you would like a Kennedy for City Council yard sign in Coeur d'Alene, please email me at: mike@idahokennedys.com with your name, phone, and address, and we'll make sure you get one when we're putting them out later this fall.Thank you for your support!

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This was a good week to get the campaign for city council kicked off. I got good coverage in the papers, very warm response from the friends and family who attended, and this weekend at Art on the Green and the Street Fair I was surprised at how many people wanted to come up and talk about the future and the campaign.We always see friends we haven't seen in a while on this weekend, but this was

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I've always said that my friend Mike who wrote the great missives from Israel should be a professional writer. Now he and his wife Beth, our other great friend in that marriage, are remodeling their home and I think it will be a rich source of humor for a while to come. Let's hope he keeps blogging away on this one. (Caution - one f-bomb alert toward the end of the story - sorry, Mom)The

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Coeur d'Alene Press: "Husband, father of five says city must meet needs of all residentsCOEUR d'ALENE -- Local software businessman Mike Kennedy cited Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities' when he announced his candidacy for City Council Tuesday."

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When I moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1991 I had all my belongings in the back of my 1984 Honda and no money. So I spent several months living in the basement of my aunt and uncle’s home in the Fort Grounds – a great introduction to my new hometown.Since then I have been proud to be involved in a number of community organizations. I’m a 1998 graduate of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce

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At the end of 2004 my wife and I began looking for a bigger home to accommodate our family and we absolutely wanted it to be back in Coeur d’Alene – near parks and schools for our kids. The available inventory of homes for sale were either not big enough for our family or well out of our price range. So after spending several months looking at dozens of homes all around the city, in February of

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PersonalMichael R. Kennedy (Mike)Coeur d’Alene, IdahoMarried (wife - Kathleen), seven children (Will, Nora, Maggie, Max, Quinn, Jack, and Ronan)EducationCollege: Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, B.A. in Political ScienceHigh School: Pine Bush High School, Pine Bush, New YorkProfessional Highlights Mike has had managerial and entrepreneurial experience in several business and

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Earlier this month Carole King released an album of music recorded during live concerts on her "Living Room Tour" last year. As a lifelong fan I was ecstatic to hear her music, but I also had the wonderful opportunity to get to know and travel with Carole last year while she packed auditoriums, halls, and living rooms all around Idaho. Carole is pictured here during an appearance at the Bonner

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Not really, but he did contemplate the engine as it sat idle in the yard.

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Deanna Goodlander is a two-term council member and shouldn't have any trouble getting reelected. Coeur d'Alene Press: "...Local software businessman Mike Kennedy said he is strongly considering running for Wolfinger's position, but will probably have to rent an apartment in city limits until construction on his new home is finished. His present home is just outside city limits. "

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Mark my word - you'll be reading about Kathleen's cousin Madeleine on the LPGA tour one day!Golf Plus - The Idaho Statesman - Always Idaho: "Meridian's Marc Arima survived a second-day charge from Jake Harr of Buhl to win the boys title, while Madeleine Sheils of Boise captured the girls crown Wednesday at the Big I Junior Golf Classic qualifier at Shadow Valley Golf Course."

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This is responding to a question on the Huckleberries Online blog about the location of the new library.The land where the library will be built was partially donated (courtesy of the Jameson family), partially purchased with LCDC involvement, and adjacent to the City Hall, which was a strategic placement. Again, I'm not sure of all the exact reasons for the initial location there, but during

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