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CHURCH: Vote for mercy
On Wednesday Oct. 26, Annika Holmes’ letter expressed her disappointment regarding her recent Sunday morning worship experience while visiting a local church.
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CHURCH: This one's dynamic
As a member of Candlelight Church, I would like to personally thank Annika Holmes’ review of her visit to my church. No doubt many people looking for a dynamic Bible church will read your review and choose to atten…
TAX HIKES: Hard on seniors
As a retired old coot, I have the opportunity to ponder things. Some of those things are how our seniors on fixed incomes are supposed to keep up with property taxes that keep on rising. They are endlessly hit by t…
BEARS: A big hug
In 1992, the Kootenai Medical Center Emergency Department held its first Teddy Bear Clinic. It was a huge success. I am happy to see this popular event return. Anytime you can alleviate the fears of children regard…
SECURITY: Look out ahead
Social Security turned 81 years old in August. While we’re not quite that old yet, we expect to be someday and hope Social Security will be there for us. But more than that, we pray Social Security will be there fo…
NEWS: Good, bad, ugly
For the good, I would like to highlight our friend, Rita Sims Snyder. She has worked tirelessly in our community for the last several years to help make us a community we could be proud of and she has truly done a …
RIGGED: Winners take all
I have a suggestion for all you coaches and managers out there. Next time you play in an important or championship game, tell the officials that you will only accept the results if you win. But, if you make bad pla…
CHURCH: Ask, and receive
Annika Holmes was looking for a lesson from the Bible and receive spiritual clarity when she visited Candlelight church. She did and didn’t recognize it!
LIBERALS: Anti-God, anti-American
Our country may be lost — liberalism and socialism are rapidly taking over our lives and we are timidly allowing it to come about. How in the world did this happen!?
HJR 5: Vote 'no' again
There is a proposed Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot, but folks can vote already (Vote Early!) so it should be discussed. Voters may remember it, since it is almost identical to one rejected two year…
GFELLER: Trustworthy choice
Who do we want for Trustee on the North Idaho College board? In my opinion Mr. Gfeller is the best candidate. He has spent 38 years with Avista, working his way from the ditch to management. During this time he als…
AMADOR: Building a bridge
I have had the pleasure of meeting both candidates running for Idaho House Seat 4B at numerous events over the years. One thing that resonates with me is Paul Amador’s ability to remember everyone that he meets, ev…
MILAN: Works with everyone
I would like to encourage voters to consider Kristi Milan for the position of State Senator from District 4. When I was the Superintendent of Schools for District 271, I worked closely with Kristi and the teacher n…
ELECTION: Rigged rumors
There is no way in hell the American people can be sure the 2016 presidential election is not rigged. When 16 key states use Smartmatic Voting Machines, Smartmatic Software, and Internet to tally votes for the 2016…