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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 …
SPIRIT: Could unite us all
For a time when humankind is tragically divided, yet so eager for positive goals to unite with:
MOTHERS: Thanks for vets' help
The local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America would like to thank Bardenay restaurant for supporting our local troops. They donated some of the proceeds from Monday night’s meals to our organization. That m…
LIBERAL? Here's a report card
About four months ago, Joe Gerards wrote a letter complaining about all of the Letters to the Editor being published that were written by me. He stated “the editors have a liberal bias.’’ The editor’s note at the e…
COLUMN: Don't be fooled
Why do progressives like Jeff Bourget accuse others of what they are preparing to do themselves? In his column Friday, he accused someone of buying “into whatever the conservative spin doctors tell him without a sh…
CLIMATE: Focus on real help
Where’s Al (no snow) Gore? I want him to shovel my walk that does not have snow on it.
POEM: Remarkable Redeemer
In her arms she held the tender gift, this rarest of gifted baby boys.
POEM: Fathers and daughters
A gifted father apprehends his daughter’s tears,
SAMARITAN: Marine Corps thanks
To the person who paid for breakfast at the Blue Plate Café in Hayden on Dec. 9, the members of the Marine Corps League who were there that day would like to say thank you.
IDENTITY: Protect all children
Area school administrators in Idaho recently learned about the following suggestions: based on one case (from last month), a boy “transitioning” to girl should be able to use the girls’ locker room so long as “priv…
OBAMA: The Gitmo gutwrencher
President Obama announced Thursday morning that “we are in a new phase of terrorism.” So what does he do? He plans to transfer 48 terrorists from Gitmo to countries where we might be able to monitor them for a year.
CHRISTMAS: The true meaning
Fear and darkness melt away by the bright light of hope and perhaps there is no greater example of hope than the Christmas story.
SERVICE: Thanks from the tanks
From Thursday, Dec. 17 Press: Kudos to Tom Paschane and Mike Trautvetter at Paschane’s Honeysuckle Chevron in Hayden for offering full service for his customers throughout the icy season. With driving parents in th…
AMAZING: You must meet Earl
There is a gentleman by the name of Earl who comes to the Kroc Center at least four to five times a week. I either meet him while I am entering and he is leaving or I see him upstairs on the track.
ATHLETICS: The winning formula
December begins a busy time for local girls and boys athletic teams. Coaches and spectators develop priorities for both training and watching athletes perform.
TERROR: FDR would know better
After listening to the president’s speech on the recent terrorist attacks in our country I couldn’t help contrasting it to the recent Pearl Harbor Day and the response of another president. What if FDR saw our coun…