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JORGENSON: Gone because he lost touch
Senator Jorgenson wants to be sure we have “the rest of the story”. It is really unusual for a defeated candidate to take so much space to explain to the voters why he lost. Most just go off and lick their wounds a…
CROPS: Voter says Risch is clueless
To Sen. Jim Risch: Your answer to my email asking for your help in encouraging the USDA to maintain the ban on genetically engineered alfalfa was, “Genetically engineered foods are a rapidly growing industry that h…
TOBINS: Family lends helping hand
Another plus for the citizens of Kootenai County. A great big Thank You goes to the entire Tobin family.
PAWS: Pick up new pup tomorrow
Finuacane Park will be host this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to 120 paws! Kootenai Humane Society will be holding the 2nd annual “Paws in the Park” adoption event.
FLAG: All-weather is all right 24/7
In response to Mrs. Carol Sorenson’s letter regarding proper display of the United States flag. In your letter you stated, “Never should the flag be left out in inclement weather (of which we have a lot in Idaho!)…
BP: Stockholders mustn't be blamed
We all feel very sorry for those involved in the BP blowout gushing of millions of gallons of oil, including BP. They didn’t ask for this horrendous problem that hasn’t been able to be contained. No one enjoys losi…
HART: Violating two constitutions
Voters who live north of Prairie Avenue to the Bonner County line should be paying attention to the stories in the Press of their legislator, Phil Hart, of District 3b.
VETERAN: Vandalism really does hurt
Sunday was a beautiful day until my wife and I left Chili’s. My car was vandalized and the author of the note left on it stated that they thought I was too “mobile” to have a blue disability placard.
SCIENCE: Center a dream come true
Somebody pinch me; I must be dreaming!
TUBBS: Good for tracks, not tracts
I decided to take my dog on a walk around Tubbs Hill Sunday and at three different locations I came across pamphlets about the times and prophecies of Jesus Christ. Now, I am not a religous person and I think that…
POLITICIANS: Hey, what's that smell?
Politicians are like babies.
Hart should step aside
By most accounts, Rep. Phil Hart is a nice guy, and his performance in the Idaho Legislature over the past half dozen years must have been good enough to dissuade any challengers.
MOM: Proud of legally blind daughter
Thank you so much for featuring my daughter, Arleen Fish, in your newspaper June 8.
ELDERS: Beware abuse from banks
Regarding the elder abuse story (Press, Jun3 10), my 83-year-old father was a victim of elder abuse and financial exploitation from a friend and a relative. But what surprised me most was how much a part his bank i…