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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 …
THEATER: Don't wait for this
Looking for a play with lots of suspense and unexpected plot twists? Look no further. Lake City Playhouse’s “Wait Until Dark” fits the bill. My husband and I attended the performance last Saturday night and we give…
THANKS: An amazing response
This is for all the people who helped my 91-year-old mom when she was assaulted and robbed Oct. 29. From neighbors helping bring groceries in, friends bringing food, and all of the support from phone calls and Face…
ROSE: Needed by Timberlake
As the former District Fire Chief of the TFPD, I support Deborah Rose. Having an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the fire district, Deborah is exactly what Timberlake needs. I know Deborah to be a hard-…
PC: A free-speech primer
The formal definition of Political Correctness is, “Conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend sensibilities (as in race or sex) should be eliminated.”
PUNISHMENT: Make them pay
Americans support capital punishment. Spokesmen for the guilty use endless excuses and devious methods to move trials away from capital punishment into life sentences. “Life” sentences often end up with the guilty …
COACH: Thanks to all who helped
Sometimes thank you just doesn’t seem like enough! However, Roy and I and our family will be forever grateful to so many since his surgery and recovery process.
VOTE: For Anthony, Nordstrom
We wish to endorse Steve Anthony for the Council seat in Post Falls. I have known Steve for several years and worked with him on the CDA part of the Centennial Trail. I always found Steve to be fair, honest, caring…
CONNER: For Timberlake fire
Sam Conner stands out for Fire Commissioner of Timberlake Fire Protection District - Zone 5.
NFL: Viewer no more
Watching last week’s sports on TV, what I observed was quite interesting. At the start of some college games, the young men coming out on the field were led by one of them carrying the American flag. During the nat…
AP: Digs at Trump
Associated Press/AP; so, you don’t like Trump, that’s fine but come on, there is a time to put your little snide remarks in your articles and there is a time you should keep them to yourself.
PUMPKIN: Cameron out of his gourd
I can hear the chortles and guffaws echoing across the prairie! Charles Schultz is whirling in his grave! Pumpkin pie lovers are snorting in derision!
HALLOWEEN: A guest request
Dear Parents,
TRUMP: Just one word
I agree with Secretary Tillerson, and Senators McCain, Corker and Flake — #enough.
ROSE: Qualified to lead
I am very happy to add my name to many others in Kootenai County who endorse Deborah Rose for her election to Commissioner, District 5 of the Timberlake Fire Protection District. This is an important election for a…
SELTICE: To-do list
We drive East Seltice way 2-3 times a week, and make the following observations: