Thursday This, That; TBTs

 

Christine Moon and Judy Moon Labrie. 

These two lovely ladies AND sisters hosted a meet and greet gathering for Idaho State Senator Jim Woodward last night at Utara.  

He is running for re-election, and is always happy to talk with constituents.  So, Chris Moon and Judy Moon Labrie set up an opportunity, and Bill and I attended. 

It was a fun gathering because the format was more conversational and relaxed as opposed to having candidates stand up on a stage or at a microphone. 

Lots of good questions and lots of informative answers. 

I asked Jim, why, with all the divisiveness, lies, dirty tricks and other craziness that seem to dominate  campaigns these days, does he continue in politics. 

He told us about the generation or two who came before him in Bonners Ferry, whom he admired, mentioning names like Bob Pace, Darrell Kerby and Harold Sims. 

He looked toward them and their efforts and later reflected upon their leadership, example and dedication to the community, subsequently deciding it was his turn to take on community responsibility. 

He also told us about the difference between a weathering a campaign and being involved in actual service as a Senator, noting rather euphemistically that in the latter there is much more truthfulness.

Sen. Woodward also stated that it is vitally important for citizens to vote May 19.  Although our area in the state has higher percentages in voter turnout, he said numbers could still improve substantially. 

For those eligible who have never voted before or for newer Idaho residents, one simply needs to take a driver's license or ID and along with an invoice for a local bill paid to the Elections headquarters in the Federal building.  

Once there, they can register and even now to participate in early voting or on Election Day.  

So, local readers, please pass the word and encourage folks you know to vote in the May 19 primary.  It's a very important election because many races will be determined in the upcoming primary.  

Thanks to Chris and Judy and Jim for an enjoyable and informative evening.    

 And, yes, I fully support and have great faith in Jim Woodward to continue his role as our State Senator. 

In other news, the creeps with nothing better to do than create a nuisance are at it again on Facebook.

 This morning, I thought I was clicking to get rid of a message that said I had an incoming call.  

Suddenly, the alarms and messages suddenly took over with that usual message of "don't turn off your computer.  

So, I turned off my computer.  It took about five minutes before it was back up and running. 

So, beware and scroll on past those messages.  

This was a newer message that I'd never seen before. 

Thursday Throwbacks:  Images of past times from the photo library.  Enjoy.