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TRUSTEE: Wood, Howard best two
This letter is written as an endorsement of two candidates running for the trustee positions at North Idaho College. Christie Wood and Ken Howard are my candidates of choice.
LABRADOR: He's what he says he is
We have one last chance in North Idaho to show the Obama Administration and Speaker Pelosi that we do not approve of their actions in D.C. We must vote out Walt Minnick, who is not the conservative he represents hi…
OTTER: Vote for experience
Two years ago, America elected Barack Obama to be president. Many worried about Obama's lack of any executive experience during that election. Now, two years later, Obama's approval ratings have already dropped bel…
NELSON: End of good ol' boys
In the future when Jai Nelson is in office I pray that politics and the desire of special interest groups will not override the rights of land owners. The gold boys have had control over our commissions for far too…
OLSON: Invest in Idaho's future
As a five-year teacher of special education in Lakeland School District, a student of Idaho's public schools kindergarten through graduate school and a citizen of Idaho for my entire life, I'm sickened by the fact …
KETCHUM: Best choice for students
I met Mr. Ketchum the year he began working at North Idaho College. I was on several committees with him and soon learned what an enthusiastic worker he is and the dedication he has to improve student's lives. The …
WILKEY: Education does matter
BLS (Basic Life Support)
MARANO: Jobs are high priority
I am writing this letter to support Paula Marano for the State Representative, District 4, Seat B position in the upcoming election.
HART: Standing up for rights
Why all the bad press and letters about Phil Hart?
VOTE: For less government
As we get close to election day I wanted to urge all registered voters to go out and vote. You have no right to complain if you do not exercise your right to vote. My wife and I voted early. I would like to recomme…
OTTER: Cuts fair and needed
I am writing in support of Butch Otter for Governor.
STRAHORN: One way wrong way
I personally cannot believe that four city councilmen have so much control over the lives of so many. The one way on Strahorn negatively impacts all the families living on Finucane, Hillview and Maple, along with a…
HART: Time for people to speak
In the article Republicans Clash Over Hart, Vermont Trotter is quoted as saying, "This is the way the country is set up to operate. When the voice of the people speaks, that's the way it is. So get over it."
HAYES: Always does his duty
During the recent municipal election contest, the Idaho Secretary of State Chief Deputy on elections testified that by failing to keep mandatory election records, the clerk Dan English was apparently not doing his …
ETHICS: Roetter demonstrates them
Ah, turn your nose into the wind and smell the stench of the political sewage that is becoming overwhelming! Apparently, it doesn't matter if you are a thief and a tax dodger or have other questionable traits, as l…