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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 …
LAW: Animal Farm revisited
I want to thank Suzanne Metzger for her letter to the editor published May 6. Her criticism of the My Turn letter written by me and published by The Press on Saturday, May 2 was accurate.
MALCOLM: Keen on construction
Dan Malcolm deserves your vote.
MOORE: Paid a high compliment
If I ever get stopped by a cop for speeding, I sure wish it would be someone like Sgt. Greg Moore.
FOUNTAIN: More than the obvious
Over the past few days I have read eight letters in support of Lakes Highway District Commissioner candidates. Six were in favor of Diane Fountain and two supported Dan Malcolm. I wanted to provide a letter of supp…
MALCOLM: Best for Lakes Highway
Dan Malcolm is the man for Lakes District! Have you ever known a man who is willing to serve his fellow citizens to the best of his ability? Well we have known Dan Malcolm for 30+ years and he is that man! His back…
SEYMOUR: For school board
It’s election time and we are once again given the opportunity to make a difference by voting a person of character into leadership on our school board. Be aware — we have only one candidate with experience, longev…
FOUNTAIN: For Lakes Highway
I have known Diane for 48 years. She is a very honest and dependable person. Her financial background and experience working in the public sector along with her passion to represent the taxpayers within the Lakes H…
MALCOLM: For Lakes Highway
Dan Malcolm for Lakes Highway District Commissioner. Dan was appointed to the commission two years ago. After accepting the position I watched Dan work very hard to familiarize himself with every road in the distri…
FILLIOS: For Eastside Highway
This letter is in support of the re-election of Chris Fillios for Eastside Highway District Commissioner. I have known Chris for more than nine years and know him to be a man of integrity. He is meticulous in his f…
PICKFORD: For school board
I am writing this letter in regard of Tambra Pickford, running for Zone 3 School Board Trustee. The forum was canceled and I want our community to know that she is 100 percent dedicated to our children and teachers…
INSPIRED: Kids serve up service
This past Sunday, my daughter and I were driving in Hayden. Just north of the Country Club on Strahorn, a couple kids were selling lemonade. Wanting to encourage the aspiring entrepreneurs, we stopped.
FOUNTAIN: A personal testimony
Diane Fountain worked for me at W-I Forest Products back in the 1990s. She was an exemplary employee. After the mill closure, I tried many times to re-hire Diane — her efficiency, positive attitude, and high level …
ENDORSE: Clarify what was said
Coeur d’Alene I read Hobart Jenkins’ letter to the editor that appeared in the Sunday paper. Too bad he was misinformed as to what Ms. Meyer said at the candidates’ meeting in Bayview. What she did say was before H…
MOORE: Relatives say, Thanks Cd'A
This is the first letter to the editor we have ever written. But never have we felt more love or pride for our community than we feel at this time. We could not let our gratitude go unspoken. We are the grandparent…
MALCOLM: Right for Lakes district
Without hesitation, I strongly endorse Dan Malcolm for Lakes Highway District Commissioner. For the past three years, he has done an excellent job serving the residents in Lakes Highway District. His qualifications…