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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
REAGAN: Is there another out there?
Having been under the leadership of Ronald Reagan for nearly 20% of my life, as governor and as president, I yearn and pray for such a leader once again.
STREETS: A clean sweep
Our street department workers are not lazy and do have pride in their work as well as all city employees.
LEAVES: Pickup earns nice review
I would like to respond to a negative post I read recently, titled Leaves: Pickup gets poor review.
CARTOON: Who is Brandon?
For readers who did not understand your cartoon printed Nov. 17 referencing “Let’s go Brandon,” they were not watching a NASCAR race Oct. 2 at Talladega or seeing it on the internet.
DEMS: Seeing a different future
In response to Bob Ridout’s letter, “History: Paints dim forecast for Dems” on Nov. 21.
PASTORS: Lead peace movement — please
How are we ever going to have a peaceful society in our country if everybody keeps yelling and degrading each other?
MY TURN: Open letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra
Dear Mrs. Ybarra, I feel I have no choice but to write to you.
NIC: Insight into political destruction
Many times I have heard locals criticize our public schools. Invariably, when I ask them if they have witnessed an actual class being conducted in these schools, they reply, "No, but I know what is going on."
NIC: Demolition team at work
In his Oct. 19 column, Mr. Ginorio states that the “reformist” NIC trustees need to advertise their goals and state how their reforms will improve NIC. Right. Agreed if they were thoughtful reformers with honorable…
DINNER: Community success story
On Saturday, Nov. 20, the American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls held our annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner, which was open to the public. The American Legion is a service organization, funded and run by volunteer me…
GAS PRICES: Yes, blame Biden
There was a recent letter that stated the President does not control gas prices. President Biden upon entering office immediately called for the Keystone pipeline project to be closed and also called for the ending…
CONSTITUTION: Clarifying separation
In the Nov. 19 issue of this publication, an individual wrote in the opinion section, “…our federal government will never address the Constitution’s stand on the separation of church and state.”
THANKS: Excellence at NIC
Thank you to North Idaho College’s fine arts, science, social science, math, humanities, nursing, business, communication and professional-technical faculty.
GROCERIES: Time to ax the tax
Dear Idaho Legislators, As you embark on your next session, I wish to remind you that you still TAX GROCERIES!
EDUCATION: Expand horizons
I’ve seen and heard many comments about what should be taught in our schools.