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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
WILDLIFE: Nature abounds in N. Idaho
Dearest Jeffery Coulter,
RIGHTS: Choice of arms is ours
Mr. Don Flemming is correct, it’s all about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Read the preamble to the Bill of Rights. Most states were not going to sign until the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments) we…
HAYDEN: Clarifying deputy request
In response to Mr. Coppom’s letter on Sept. 1, I would like to make a few clarifying comments.
HAYDEN: See bigger crime picture
As a citizen of Hayden, it is important to be able to discuss issues. First, this request for an increase in deputies comes directly from our sheriff’s office. Secondly, discussions should be based on fact. Council…
NIC: Leaders have got to go
It seems Al Williams has more support from the community, faculty and staff than does the current board and administration. Let’s get back in the NJCAA and clean house in the administration, starting at the top. A …
BUDGET: County gets it right
The most important vote for any elected local official is the budget. Any service industry such as municipal government necessitates possibly 75% of the budget addressing personnel needs. Salaries are always a majo…
Williams leaving won't elevate Cardinal fortunes
Note Sept. 27, 2019, on your calendars, North Idaho College sports fans.
SHERIFF: Vote for Whitehead
While following the Kootenai County Sheriff’s race, I noticed a troubling trend beginning to arise. Two of the candidates have been courting votes by documenting the merits of their service and accomplishments. The…
RAT BITE: Hoping for healing
The young man who received the rat bite and became seriously ill should be covered by Workers Comp.
POLITICS: Deciding best directions
The Trump presidency has uncovered several weaknesses in the American system of government and, perhaps has shown that a free society, by its very nature, is prone to questioning itself and to learning from its mis…
BOOSTER: Wrong guys punished
Booster Board President Dussell/North Idaho College Board Trustees,
OLD HOUSE: Option to demolition
I have been following the debate about demolishing the beautiful old residence (former attorney offices) in order to build much needed government offices. I suggest that the County Commissioners explore the possibi…
PATRIOTS: Stand up for country
True Americans stand with the flag and our country and those that lay down their lives for it! I don’t know about you, but I was somewhat angry when I saw the letter titled “Virtual Circus” by Jeffery Coulter.
NRA: Analysis rather than emotion
Unpopular as history is these days, a little history regarding the 148-year-old, 5.5 million member National Rifle Association seems to be in order.
IMMIGRANTS: A practical solution
Just a thought…