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Not Whistling Dixie

When it was time today for the portion of the orientation program for new state lawmakers where they hear from members of the media – a panel consisting of the AP’s Kimberlee Kruesi, Idaho Public TV’s Joan Cartan-Hansen and myself – legislative services director Eric Milstead wasn’t having much luck getting the lunch conversation to pipe down so the panel discussion could start, when a loud, attention-grabbing whistle was heard from off to one side, prompting immediate silence. The whistler? Senate Assistant Majority Leader Chuck Winder (pictured), who just happens to be celebrating his 69th birthday today/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .

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