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Vote of confidence
You might consider a couple things in the recent lashing by elephant trunk - no, we're not talking about Ganesha again - of two distinguished North Idaho legislators.
STODGY: Not by a long shot
I wouldn't normally correct a letter to the editor, as it is someone's opinion which everyone has a right to. However, I perhaps wasn't clear to the reporter regarding the senior population at the Lake City Senior …
HAYDEN: Sweet event, sour taste
Once again the fair city of Hayden has misdirected. I called City Hall and asked about setting up a booth/vendor type for Hayden Days, I work five days a week so I do this on weekends for extra money, as I make uni…
STATUE: Pave way for commandments
Thank you, Luanne Melior, for your opinion about freedom of religion. Your idea opens the right for us to place a huge sign beside the Ganesha statue of the 10 Commandments - one that costs much less yet gives all …
EMPIRE: Falling by compromise
Regarding Mr. Green's letter advocating "compromise:" Compromise is EXACTLY why we are where we are. As we wait for the "leaders" to solve our problems, the foundations of this country are so "compromised" that the…
CUTS: One way to get started
If we are going to cut entitlements let's start with the politicians. Shame on them for playing poker with each other, with the American people. Maybe we shouldn't blame them and instead, blame the people who own t…
4-H: Fair enough, here's an invite
Obviously Mr. Hayes knows absolutely nothing about the 4-H program, or he never would have suggested that displaced 4-Hers could join the Boys and Girls Club at the Kroc Center. Let's show him! We need to invite hi…
SPENDING: It's simple math
I watched the House debate the balanced budget amendment last week, and I was truly amazed at some of the House members' fear of not being able to spend more than we take in. It was like they just took it for grant…
POLITICS: No sign of real life
I'm pretty tired of watching John Boehner and other Republicans whine about how we must not raise taxes on well-to-do citizens because it will negatively affect job creation. The Republican Party is now coming out-…
TMDL: A loss for Kootenai County
Do the residents of Kootenai County have any idea of the potentially devastating economic impact that Washington Department of Ecology's TMDL water quality requirement will have on them? After hearing presentations…
KIDS: Risk is part of life
Play structure concerns - give me a break. Where would the banning of playground equipment end? I remember flying out of swings doing backflips, playing human frogger and jumping off the top of monkey bars.
VETS: Stand down humbling
We were blessed to be able to serve breakfast to our country's military veterans last Saturday morning as part of the North Idaho Veterans Stand Down. We worked in the Knights of Columbus booth, along with 10 or so…
4-H: Funding urged, deserved
The proposed budget cuts by County Clerk Clifford Hayes, including the 4-H program, would be a blow to North Idaho children and teenagers.
RAMP: Closure to hurt merchants
The Fourth of July fireworks show brought a great flotilla from all over the lake to observe the city's celebration. Most of those in attendance launched their boats at the city dock. When this area is closed, how …
TICKET: The rules are pretty simple
I say Boo Hoo to the tourist from California who received a parking ticket. OMG a whole $10 after spending "HUNDREDS" of dollars.