Elections Set, Time To Tune In
OK, North Idaho Potatoheads, the lineups are set for the fall municipal elections. It’s time to start paying attention to what the candidates are saying - not to which ones have the most yard signs. If you’re a Coeur d’Loonian, you need to know where each candidate stands on the construction of a community center and reconfiguration of the public waterfront. The current councilmaniacs have been hushhush about their plans for McEuen Field for months now. Are they waiting until after election day to surprise us? It won’t be the first time. The Powers That Be who want something done with McEuen Field are twisting arms. So, tune in.
No need for filters to cure public cyberporn
Nah, you don’t need to filter adult access to the Internet at public libraries, as a Post Falls man insisted last week. Just put the computers in a spot where other patrons can see the screens. Who wants to be caught ogling SeXXXiest Grrrls of the Web? … Dan Popkey of The Idaho Statesman is right: Lt. Gov. “Tight Jeans” Otter probably sewed up the GOP nod for Congress by getting crosswise with the Eep-PA. Spudheads love it when you talk anti-guvment to them … French Fries on the Side (or “Apparent qualifications to run for Sandpoint mayor”): 1. Building home outside city limits, 2. Deliver the Bonner County Daily Bee, 3. Never held elective or appointive office, 4. Play ultimate Frisbee with the current mayor, 5. Already know how to play the blues.
Elk City braces for hordes of gay abortionists
Lezzee if I heard this right. The Rev. Robert D. Heitzman opposes the construction of a community education and performing arts center in rural Elk City because of - what? He’s afraid it’ll attract gays and girls seeking abortions? Get the butterfly nets … So, the local school district wants help naming the new elementary under construction near Lake City High? How about Minimum Wage U. in honor of the Small Potatoes who voted to make it possible? … This edition of Hot Potatoes is brought to you by the Number Four - or the number of injury accidents that have occurred in and around the intersection of Highway 95 and Lancaster in the last month.