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RACISM: It does work both ways
So this past weekend at the Iowa State Fair they had a group of 30 to 40 black teens roaming around beating white men and women and putting them in the hospital. The teens were calling it "Beat Whitey Night."
FAIR: If you're going to drink
Going to the N.I. Fair? Do you like beer? As you may know, for the first time, vendors are selling beer at several locations.
FAIR: Don't worry, be happy
Why the fuss over changes at the fair before it is even tried? Give it a chance and then make a complaint if any. Last year there were seats covered with blankets, cushions, etc., etc., and no one standing or sitti…
KTEC: Big win for whole county
Congratulations Kootenai County! The addition of KTEC to an ever-growing list of local training and education options exhibits the North Idaho "can-do" spirit. We have or will have local access to dual credit, high…
FAIR: No beer worries here
I spent Wednesday from 9 a.m to 10 p.m at the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo. As one of four superintendents in the Draft Horse barn I was out and about on the grounds and visiting with the fair patrons as they came th…
CHIPPERS: It's assault, not child-play
Help me to understand your reasons for flinging potato chips at me as you drove by me riding my bicycle home from work. I was one block from home. Is it because I was a bicycle on the road? Do you think I don't hav…
RECORDS: What is there to hide?
Enormous efforts attempt to keep public records secret. Strangely nobody seems to be asking, why is it even possible to suppress or cover up public documents? Indeed doesn't public mean open, not private? So what i…
TAXES: Elected officials, pay heed
Coeur d'Alene City Council - Deanna Goodlander, John Bruning, Ron Edinger, Mike Kennedy, Al Hassell, Woody McEvers and Mayor Sandi Bloem: You want to raise our property taxes by increasing the budget for salaries a…
OPEC: Pledge to lower dependence
While running for office, President Obama promised that if elected, he would get us off OPEC oil within 10 years.
CDA: Great time for man, not beast
We just returned home from my 50th CHS Class Reunion in Coeur d'Alene. What a wonderful time we had. I saw classmates that I haven't seen for many years. It was fun.
NIC: Three cheers for dual credit staff
Last Thursday evening there was a fantastic presentation at NIC for dual credit opportunities for high school students.
FAIR: Board should have polled residents
Wham! The North Idaho Fair Board's decision came down on the community like a ton of bricks. Why was this decreed and instituted in such haste? Beer throughout the fairgrounds, extra charges and less seating in the…
TAXES: Time to assess situation
Am I alone in my total saturation point regarding government budget woes? Every single day I hear and read about this tax assessment needed or raised, this permit added or raised, this bond needed or raised, using …
Got worries? Fair enough
The North Idaho Fair and Rodeo opens today with the usual air of anticipation - and the?unusual addition of consternation.
SCHOOL: Tough math for kindergarten
I'm writing in response to the letter about the Post Falls kindergarten schedule. I also find myself in a precarious situation with transportation. Our only vehicle was stolen Aug. 2. My anxiety is that I worry eve…