Opinion
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A vote against attack ads
The local strategy has been simple, effective and underhanded. Work hard on campaigning and then, just before an election, saturate the market with a negative ad ripping an opponent more than building up the suppor…
RENT: Let message hit home
As a cast member in the Lake City Playhouse production of "RENT," I felt compelled to add my voice to the discussion on the merit of performing such a "scandalous" piece.
FOUND: Parents thank community
We want to thank all of the Kootenai County Volunteer Search and Rescue team, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office helicopter Air One and the Innercept staff for rescuing ou…
VOTING: Penny wise, pound foolish
Curious about what would happen to my current voting place with an almost 50 percent reduction in voting precincts, I attended the commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20. The reason given for the changes and the ev…
STORY: Both sides can be right
I believe I can speak to some of the comments in the article "Cutting out the middle man" without bias. I have traveled the path, and have worn the hat of the Builder/Cad Designer/Realtor, for many years. I have a …
STORY: Go to the best pro
Not surprised to read this article, "Cutting out the middle man," about builders who are now real estate licensees. Is the theory to save on the cost of sales, or promote their personal inventory? What is being sav…
A job well done
Better to just miss a high target than hit a low one.
POEM: Count your miracles
Christmas Miracles
GIFT: Comes from Jack Kringle
While I was at the food bank today (Dec. 20) a nice man in a wheelchair being pushed by his son handed me a Christmas card and said Merry Christmas and God Bless you. He handed a few more out. When I got to my car …
You are your greatest gift
Count your blessings.
DAD: Shares gifts generously
To my dad George, a kind-hearted, generous man who donated more than 800 pounds of turkeys and hams to the food bank in our community! I am grateful and very proud to have you as my dad. I love you and thank you, a…
GIFT: Angels can wear badges, too
If you are ever told that angels don't walk among us ... don't believe it. I went to Walmart Thursday night because I think I am getting sick and needed some medicine and then dropped my Christmas cards at the post…
GIFT: Food for thoughtful
I would like to thank the lady who paid for my groceries at Super 1 Foods grocery store in Post Falls on the afternoon of Dec. 8. I came up to the counter and when I was going to pay for it, the manager told me a l…
COACH: A special Christmas story
Dear NIC Faculty,
POEM: You'd better watch out
With the controversy surrounding the word "Christmas," I was reminded of the following poem. I would sincerely appreciate it if you would print it in the letters. It is pertinent to this moment in time!