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Tony tewart appreciated Local dignataries honor NIC political science professor By MICHAEL NEFF' Pr8911 Staff Writer

A saint would have lost a popularity contest with Tony Stewart FrldaY evening. Jn fact there was not enough time for a few words from every Coeur d'Alene dlpatary wbo wanted to bestow honor on North Idaho College's well-liked pN>felSOl' of political acience, Tony

Stewart. 0 1 can't tell you tbe difficulty I bad ln deciding who should speak from the community. We could bave literally been here until 3 a.m Sunday," said Bob Brown, the master of ceremonies at a Friday evening banquet honoring Coeur d' Alene's favorite 10D of academia. Stewart was the bonOred guest at a banquet that organizers bllled as Tony Stewart Apprecia· t1on Night. More than 150 of Stew· art's friends filled the Bonner Room at North Idaho College's Student Union Building. Dlgnatarles in the audience formed a parade from the noor to the bead table to lavish Stewart with kudos. A one point during the presentation, Brown bad to remind the crowd that Stewart did ft

beacb properiy; m,re thlD • broadcasts of NIC'S teltValon show, Public Forum; NIC'S Student Board; the Boaplce pro, gram; Popcorn Foruma; tbeNIC tennis courts; the Tuk Force on Human Relations; tbe Leap of Women Voters fol'IIIDI; and tbe Coeur d'Alene Tomorrow Program. ''He brought cbanps to III tbat changed the quality of edudlOD (at NIC). He offered a new dimension," said Jim Barton. . cbatrman of the NIC's Board of Trustees, rem1ncllnl tbe group of the impact Stewartbaa bad in bis 16 years at NIC .. Janell Burke told tbe audleace the League of woman Voters picked Stewart to moderate its voter forums because they decided to obtain someone with Tony Stewart quality." not walk on Lake Coeur d'Alene, "star Duane Hagadone, CbalrmlD of but only swtms in it. the Board of Hagadone CorpoThe program was structured 80 raUon, reminded the audieDce each of the community leaders that the eight tennis courts atNIC who took the rostrum reviewed would never have been without one of Stewart's accomplish· the help and vision of Stewart. ments during bis 16 years at NIC "U you ever want to change and in Coeur d'Alene. 'nle list in- careers Tony, why don't you give cluded bis work with: reapportioning the state legisSee STEWART Page 2 lature; acquisition of NIC's

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Stewart me a call," said Hagadone Ray Givens, one of the aa°wyen who won the case which reapportioned the state Legislature befo~ the 191M session, gave ~ t for the victory to Stewart. Some poUUcal science teachers teach political science Some live it. I think that's Tony does " said Givens. ' Additional praise came in the form of the Mayor's Outstanding Citizen Award from Coeurd' Alene Mayor Ray Stone. The words from the rostrum were supplemented by letten sent by those who could not be in atteodence. Brown read letters from Sens. James McClure and Steve Symms, Congressman

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4- I' ,?~ Larry Craig, Gov. John Evans former Gov. Robert Smylie, and the wife of the late Sen. Frank Church, Betbine Church. Stewart's response to the evening of praise was almost too bumble. "I don't think I deserve that now or anytime. It was so genuine," be said after the conclusion of the dinner. Lest Tony Stewart fans fear the banquet was a farewell Brown explained Stewart was' staying right where be is - NIC. "Someone said you should send no~ to the living once in a while. Here's some fiowers to someone whose done so much for so many individuals."

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EDITOR: Please allow me this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to each and every person that took their evening to be at the testimonial for me. I am sorry that I do not have the address of each person so I could send you a personal note. I am grateful to all those persons who sent letters or participated on the program. A special thanks to the members of the committee - Hugh and 'J'.oni Smith, Bob Brown, Betty McLam, Mary Ann Dunnigan, Glen Walker, Sadie Brooten and Mary Bjorklund. All of you were so kind and generous. TONY STEWART Coeur d' Alene

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For Tony Stewart c/o Bob Brown Dear Tony: My father always thought that flowers (credit for accornplisrmmts) a:s wonderful that you are being given this for the work you've done at North Idaho but also for the way you 1 ve combined it

it was inportant to give you go through life. It's special evening, not only C.ollege these past 15 years, with true civic acccmplishment.

I want to join in wishing you the very best, and I look forward to your contributions to comrunity life in the coming years. Sincerely,

~ Bethine Church

JOHN V . EVANS GOVERNOR

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Dear Tony: It is a pleasure to join your many friends and colleagues in thanking you for the tremendous job you have done at North Idaho College for the past 15 years. NIC and its students have greatly benefited from your knowledge and dedication over the years. The fine job you have done is appreciated by all those who have had the privilege of working with you, Tony. As Governor of Idaho and your friend, I congratulate you and admire your efforts. Lola and I extend warm wishes and much success in all your future endeavors.

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March 28th , 1986

Dear Professor Stewart : Mrs . Smylie and I regret that distance and time make it impos3ible for us to attend the dinner and special event in your honor on April 11th . It iould be a pleasure to be present to pay some small tribute to your long and distinguished teaching career . You have made a splendid contribution at North Idaho College , and we have admired your work from afar . Now that I have tried it at The College of Idaho , I know that teaching Political Science can be droll business at best . But your acheivements can be measured in a long line of students who have , and who rill , serve thier States and communities well . uch of what they accomplish will reflect what they learned in your class-rooms . Let me, extend my personal congratulations on this well deserved recognition . I too am most grateful that you have served .

Professor Tony Ste~art, North Idaho College , Coeur d ' Alene , Idaho

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Dear Bob: Thank you for giving me the chance to participate in this overdue tribute to one of north Idaho's most valuable human assets, Tony Stewart . Tony's activities in his hometown, his college, and bis state are too many to list. Tony being Tony it's very likely that we don't even know about most of them since he's not the kind of person to blow his own born. We do know, however, that his work ranges from organizing groups such as the North Idaho Task Force--with the wide-ranging success that group has enjoyed--to individual service such as working in the hospice program. His concern for his community, and his active dedication of his talents and energy for the betterment of that community have enjoyed great success, and we are all the beneficiaries. The last thing Tony works for is public recognition, but it's all we have to give him to show our appreciation of his work . I'm proud to serve a state which has people like Tony in it.

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To: Mr . Bob Brown For Tony Stewart's Appreciation Night Dear Bob: Thank you for your invitation to the evening of festivities at North Idaho College in recognition of Tony Stewart. Although my schedule does not allow me to attend, I am pleased that this opportunity is being provided to salute Tony for his myriad accomplishments at N.I . C. and in the Coeur d'Alene community . As a guest of the Popcorn Forums over a number of years, and as a member of the Congressional delegation, I am grateful for the efforts Tony has made to present programs which are timely and informational . I believe that a fully informed public can best achieve good government and is better able to make sound economic decisions. Please give my sincere regards to Tony Stewart for his achievements as a volunteer in a number of worthwhile community projects, and as the head of the political science department at North Idaho College. Sincerely, ~---<""a......--- -

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Dear Bob: Tony Stewart is one of those unique individuals that make a lasting impression on those lives he touches. Tony's compassion, warmth, wit and intellect am very honored to call him my friend.

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My sincere regrets that I cannot join you on this special evening. In closing, I would say personally to you, Tony. "I still think you are too liberal." Best personal regards to all of you.

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orth Idaho College Coeur d'Alene ID 83814 Dear Bob : It ' s a pleasure for me to send best wishes to you and those who are gathering t onight to honor Tony Stewart . Because Tony has been involved in so many corrnnunity activities , it is fitting that his contributions are recognized . Tony was instrumental in starting the Popcorn Forum , which has been a successful tool in providing information to the public on a variety of interesting subjects. I have appeared on the Popcorn Forum several times, and know what effort Tony puts into arranging the program. Please extend my congratulations to Tony . his future endeavors .

I wish him well in all

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WHEREAS, Tony Stewart has exemplified the spirit of community involvement and service that brings great esteem to himself and our community; and, WHEREAS, the continuing contribution of Tony Stewart to the citizens of this community transcends the bounds of partisan politics; and, WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor men and women who give of their time selflessly to the benefit of their community; THAT IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:

That Tony Stewart be and is hereby honored as an outstanding citizen of Kootenai County, Idaho, and be given the respect and admiration to man of his stature. Dated this 11th day of April, 1986

Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, Katie Brodie, Chairperson

Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee, Alice L. Anderson, Chairperson

St. Pius X Church

Tony Stewart believes in people, in freedom,especially in the freedom of ideas, in cooperation, in community and in building a better community and world. He energizes others by affirming them, frequently enabling them to accomplish things they thought never possible. Tony is a great friend for me individually because he challenges and affirms constantly. His positiveness is contagious. He is also a great friend of our community for we are all blessed by his presence. May God continue to bless you Tony; and may he continue to bless us with you.

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April 11, 1986

We are gathered here tonight to pay tribute to the accomplishments of a very special member of our community.

We have come

together to recognize his cont.r1but1ons and to discuss what it is that makes a man a "legend in his own time."

Accordingly, I would like to share with all of you bow Tony Stewart became the Moderator at the League of Women Voters Candidates Forums,

In the early 1970s, the Board of the League of Women Voters decided to sponsor an event to acquaint the public with the candidates and to inform the public of the candidates ' stands on various

issues before state and local elections,

As Legislative Chairman

for the League at the time, I was charged with the organization of these meetings.

The first "Meet the Candidates Night" was held in

the Winton BuildJ.ng at North Ide.ho College,

Although we had been

anxious about whether people would attend such a program, there was a good response from both candidates and the public.

The format called for a strong and capable moderator,

The

person had to be knowledgeable - a.bout the issues, the people, and current events,

The person had t o be organized and in control.

There had to be the right blend of graciousness and kindness with

firmness .

The person also had to have skills in communication.

Probably the most import ant quaJ.1ÂŁ1cat1on for our moderator pos1 tion was that the person must have a reputation for fairness in dealing With all participants, regardless of their viewpoints, and in responding quickly to what could prove to be d.1ff1cul t situations. In sum, we needed a person With "star" quality for our moderator.

Who could possibly meet all those requirements?

The unanimous

choice was Tony Stewart.

As usual, Toey was very cooperative when I called to extend the invitation and make the arrangements.

That ls how the tradition of Tony Stewart as Moderator for Candidates Forums began.

Tony I we tha.nk you for the time and talents

you have given to your community.

With deep respect, we acknowledge

your commitment to the ideal of informed, educated, and active citizens participating in the political process.

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Since 1971, NIC Political Science Instructor Tony Stewart has been bringing his "Popcorn Forums" -more than 200 of them in all - to students and teachers at North Idaho College and to area residents as well. Those forums have included speeches, panel discussions, debates and symposiums focusing on timely, sometimes controversial, topics like nuclear war, cults, human sexuality, world hunger and American Indian rights. On the lighter side, " Popcorn Forums" also have focused on subjects including cartooning, UFOs and Big Foot. Tony Stewart Recently, Stewart joined forces with the Kootenai County Human Relations Task Force to sponsor an extremely successful week-long symposium, "Racism: Prejudices and Progress." Featured were nationally recognized speakers including Georgia State Senator Julian Bond, Idaho Governor John V. Evans, Joel Mandleman, chief counsel to the Civil Rights Division of the U .S. Justice Department, the Honorable Julian Nava, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, and Ada Deer, former Congressional lobbyist and a chief of the Menominee Indian tribe. When Stewart began his teach ing career at NIC, he saw the need to establish an opportunity for ideas to be exchanged on a regular basis. "Educated people," he says, "a ren't fostered on classroom teaching alone. Education is a free marketplace of ideas." Stewart has expanded the scope of the market for ideas generated from his "Popcorn Forum" series through the production of a longrunning television series, "NIC Forum," aired weekly on KSPS-Channel 7 and Cablevision Channel 13. Together, the " Popcorn Forum " series and their televised counterpart have had a tremendous impact on North Idaho College and its surrounding communities. Idaho Senator Mary Lou Reed, who has worked with Stewart for the past 13 years, points out, "These forums have reached out and touched just about everybody." Stewart will be honored at an appreciation dinner wh ich begins at 6:30 p.m., April 11 in the NIC Bonner Room .

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NIC Awarded Grant For Juvenile Concerns The Idaho Office of the Governor's Commission for Children and Youth recently approved a North Idaho Regional Juvenile Detention Program Grant. The grant will be administered over the next six months through the Division of Social Science at North Idaho College under the direction of Tony Stewart. Region I of the Children and Youth Council was selected for this pilot program because of the acute nature of the jailing problem in the area, but also because of the interest and willingness of local professionals and private citizens to try and tackle the problems in the juvenile justice system. North Idaho College is currently conducting a national search to hire a professional with a master's or law degree with an emphasis in the area of juvenile justice. The pilot program covered by the grant will have a three-fold goal, says administrator Stewart: to develop a permanent juvenile facility to remove juveniles from adult jails and lockups, to provide counseling programs in the home for offenders and their families, and to regulate programs where foster homes are used. The program coordinator will work closely with the county commissioners, judges, public and private agencies in North Idaho to plan these needed programs. Says Stewart, "This grant is a wonderful opportunity for us to assist the various groups that deal with juvenile concerns."

The Spokesman-Review plop~ onto Some predictions hit mark, ~When a c r o l l tbe Inland Empire Sunday ="I;!~: N, ltsl, ~ special was others missed by a mile Along.wltb tbe usual news, sport.a and IOdety OD

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FraakUn Delano Roosevelt WU DNllideat. A aeasatloaal rookie named Joe l>lMagpo was pla_ying center field for tbe New York Yankees. ~ Crolby was starrlnl opposite Etbel Merman lD Paramount's blt muslcaf "Anythina Goel." The~ was 1938. . Slowly, tbe Great DeDression was looslDg lts terrible arlp on a troubled nation. Tbe worit bad been encfured. Bealill& lt ,eemed. WU simply a matter of time. In Spoune. people bad ~ter reuon for optimllm_tbaD most. A glant dam WU under comtructtoa at Grand Coulee on tbe Columbia River, just 80 miles ai. In the short term, tbe Dl'OJect proylded tbe re on with much needed Jobs.. ADcl wbea rand Coulee Dam would not only be a ma paerator of bydroeleetrie energy, but its re11e1 ,otr would irrigate a lilllUon 8CNII of arid waste1aad. l>eatbUitles for tbe Inland F.mpll:e's future seemed all but llmltl• If tbe saaebrash delert of Eastern .Wasbbl&tOD could be male lush with crops,

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mapztnea, tbe flnt-ever lauell of tile ~per'a aaaual PrOIN!l8 Edition. Eacllmaaulne bad £ts own theme {tltlea lncluded "Grandb>ulee Dain/

JiJptb Wonder of tbe World" and "Our Cities and Towns'= c b eum1ned an aspect of life lD tbe Inland Tbe intent of the Progress F.ditlon, readers w~ told, was to record the unfolding story of tbe growth and development of tbe region and to offer vlaioaa of its future. ·· Of tbe seven magazines tbat made up the inaapral Progresa F.ditioa, perhaps none was better read - or, liven the ,peful mood of the day, more timely mits content - tban the one Utled "50 Yean From Now:" Members of tbe newspaper staff and various public figures offered tbelr Ideas on what Spokane and the Inland Empire miot be like lD tbe far-off year 1981. 'foday, we loot back at some of those predictions from 50 years ago. ~ Mayor S.W. O'Brien envisioned tbe Inland Empire as an intensively lDdustriallzed region. with a population of as many aa 5 mllllon h . o

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What's in store in 50 years? What will Spokane be like 50 years from now? We posed that question to some people now living in the area. Predictions were both serious and fanciful, but always thoughtful - and as varied as the Individuals who

res~pters at Otis Orchards Elementary ln the Spokane Valley, for instance, envisioned moving sidewalks and robots teaching ln the classroom. Spokane's mayor predicted a consolidated city-county government serving an areawide pcnmlation of 600,000. A department chairman at North ldabo College speculated that the cities of Spokane and Coeur d'Alene will have grown together to form a single metropolis. This la how these and other Inland Empire residents envision Spokane in the year 2036: Otta Orchard• Elementary atuc:tenta: Time travel will have become ~ l e ; food will be served In caDSUle form; Riverfront Park will have become a Dlsney1aocllike amusement attractioD; and classroom teachers will have been replaced by robots.

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1986 /FROM PAGE E1 "Centrally located in this area and serving as its social, financial, distribution and, possibly, govern· mental center will be Spokane, by that time grown to a metropolis of 500,000 or more inhabitants," the mayor enthused. "Throughout the area, strategically located with reference to power and raw materials, will be a number of thriving, hustling manufacturing towns of from 25,000 to 50,000 souls each. "In the cities, all public buildings, business blocks and the great majority of private homes will be electrically heated. In addition, the public parks, athletic stadiums and possibly some of the higher class residential districts will be g]assenclosed with electrjcally controlled air-conditioning and heating systems, making possible the culture of tropical and semJ-tropical flowers, shrubs and fruits all year round." Margaret Bean, longtime reporter for The Spokesman-Review, offered a more fanciful vision of the possibilities of 1980s living in the Inland Empire. With Grand Coulee Dam's generators powering regional industry and its huge reservoir irrigating a vast, inland garden; with Alaska's great wealth pouring into Puget Sound ports: and with ever-increasing Far East trade, the greatest state in the union would be Washington, Bean predicted. Bean, preferring to depict the future as if it had already bapi,ened1 wrote, "But it wasn't just Grand Coulee Dam and Alaska and the Orient that were making Washington the first state. It was climate. A native son had discovered how to manufacture perfect climate, and the world bad forgotten that California bad ever made climate famous."

In Bean's vision, it would have. been impossible to see where Spokane ends and Seattle begins. "And If seokane's amazing growth doesn t cease, 1t looks as though it would crowd Seattle right off the map into Puget Sound." A network of "perfect highways, like streets of a city," would link Spokane and Seattle. In spite of this, Bean wrote, "mot.oriSts are agitating a plan to level the c;ascades to eliminate curves and climbs on the hirzhways connecting the two cities.'r Hunters, fishermen and other outdoorsmen, understandably, would not be happy with this radical plan. "Let •em use airplanes," was the battle cry of the Sa.ve-thecascades lobby, Bean wrote. Turning to the national political scene, Bean imagined that the 1984 presidential election had put the Urst woman In the White House. Republican Ima Hummer camDaigned for office with the slogan r.Two cars in every garage and a free permanent wave for every woman," Bean wrote, adding: "~dame President ls a beautiful streamlined widow, with so much charm that Canada ls doing e\i'erythinf in its power to get off England s apron strings and com,e under her wing as the 49th state to the union." Not everyone approached this predictions business with the same humor as MarJaret Bean. A certain rndustrlalist devoted 2,000 dry words to making a ca':18 that the steel industry was certain to flourish in the Inland Empire.

Another spent considerable effort e1plain1ng the promise of dolomJte and limestone deposjts in Stevens and Pend Oreille counties. S Jkane.l. Klmnan, then president of the po Chamber . of Commerce took an approach that was some: where in between. And more often than any of the other ~rognosticators involved with the Fifty Years from Now" project, Kinman manaJed to hit several nails smack on theu beads. He envisioned something much like today's Riverfront Park: "The course of the Spokane River through the city bas been landscaped and beauWied," he wrote in the magazine. Kinman predicted development of the system of locks along the Columbia and Snake Rivera and the Inland Empire seaport at LewistooClarlcston: "Ocean-going sbi_ps will ply the waters of the Columbia and Snake, puttinff the Inland Empire on Ude water.

Re forecast the birth of Falrcblld Alr Force Base: "An extensive United States Army Air Corps (forerunner of today's Air Force) air bue and bombing unit baa been eatabllabed west of tbe new s~ kane airport. witb 2,500 blgbly *11led mecbanics OD the perma· neat payroll." On tbe otber band, Kinman also predicted tbat "rooftops will be med to land airplanes. wblcb will be u common as automobiles are today " that the population of Spokane ;,ould be 650,000 or more and tbat "the lake beblncl Grand Coulee Dam will be a world-famous re90lt." Win a few, lose a few.

''Lookln& forward to 1986," Wublngton Gov. Clarence D. Martin offered, "I am inspired by the villon of a great, modern empire a new and distinctlve empire, refiectin& the finest economic, social and cultural ideals of tbe intervening era of progress." Martin predicted that Eastern Wublngton the newly irrigated Columbla Bas - would be a checkerboard of blgbly productive, 40-acre fanns. "Of coune,'' the 1ovemor added. "this empire will not be exclusively agricultural and rural. It will incfude several cities of between 10,000 and 50,000 people, (and) manv cities of around 5,000 people.'' Martin's counterpart in Idaho, Gov. C. Ben Rosa, suggested that all the Inland Eml)ire truly needed "to be able to fulfl11 its destiny is people in a sufficient number to constitute their own market." And Ross expressed faith that the population of the Inland Emrire would boom. He predicted tha by 1986 tbe region would be home to 35 million people. · Growth bas occurred during the past 50 years, but Gov. Ross' enthusiastic forecast managed to overshoot the mark by approximately 34 million.

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Today, it's easy to chuckle at the predictions that missed by a country mile. Glass-enclosed neighborhoods? ~lanes parked on our rooftops? C mon. But all great developments have sprouted as someone's dream. The men and women who took up the task of predicting the future 50 years back offered their dreams of a better world. And every generation needs people willing to do just that.

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Jim Hammond, the Otle Orchard• prlnclpal: Education will change dramatically in the nut 50 years. Science and technology will have eatabliabed a greater ~ of bow the brain accepts and mes information. As we learn more about the brain, we will all become better learnen and more effective and efficient teachers. Spokane's populace will continue to be a divergent group of people, and the educational system will expand to better serve the needs of its people. Schools will no longer be a kindergarten ~ 12th-grade ~ence. Instead, ~ will have become more of a uaetime experience. Classes for preschool cblldren will be part of the curriculum, as will offerings for adults. For teachers, one of tbe most exciting happenings will be tbe e v e r - ~ status Spotanites will accord educaton. People here have afways valued education, but In the 21st century - as more and more of us are working with our brains ratber than our bands - there will be ~ greater emphasis placed on the acquisition of knowledge. Educaton' status and salaries will be among tbe top for profeasionals in the U.S. Ivan Bu1h, director of Spokane•, Ea1t Central Community Center: Based on tbe efforts of today such as sewering outlying areas and developing and nurturing relatioosb1ps with Far Eastern nations Spokane will attract many new businesses, which wiil employ thousands of people. The county's population wilJ ezceed 500,000. Because of this increased population, "at large" elections will be a tblng of the past. Ward, district or precinct representation and elections will have

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evolved to provide greater accountability. By 2036, Spokane will have developed a sister-city relationship with a city in Africa. The first minority or woman city manager police chief and fire chief will have been hired. ' These efforts will signal the genesis of true racial harmony and balance in S~kane, which will improve the retention of minorities lD our community. Fifty years from now, Riverfront Park will have become a small Disneyland. Because of our climate particular emphasis wlll be placed on "cold weather': events and activities that will be second to none. A new coliseum will have been built and to solve our traffic problems, Spokane will have built a freeway or "loop" around the city that will allow for entry and exit at strategic points. The Inland Empire will have established itself as the agriculture capital of the entire country. This will be accomplished because of innovative techniques and approaches developed by area colleges and universities working in cooperation with farmers and local state and national government. ' Tony Stewart, a founding member of Coeur d'Alene Tomorrow and chairman of the aoclal aclence department at North Idaho College: A solid urban belt will extend from the heart of -Spokane to the heart of Coeur d'Alene. With this growth will come an improved infrastructure. A high-speed monorail will provide public transportation between Spokane, Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene. There will be a great increase in high-density construction. High-rises will house both businesses and individual residences. The Inland Empire will be tied together by an elaborate communications system that will eliminate longdistance teleJ>honlng. Meetings will be conducted via large television screens, without the need for all parties to be present in the same room. This will enable classes originating on one college

campus to serve students at any of the other colleges or universities in the region. Through this sort of cooperation, the Inland Emp1re's colleges will be more speclallzed educational institutions. The greatest economic growth - and the biggest generators of new jobs - will be tourism, recreation, high tech, educational services, energy production and professional services. The urban area will be home to many corporations. As world population grows and depletes the natural resources, there will be a major revival for the Inland Empire mining industry. Because the greater urban area will extend acrCJBS state lines, there will be greater need for governm~tal cooperation. Regional compacts - affecting silch things as transportation, education, water purity and crime prevention - will become a necessity. Such growth will produce a large enough population to support a major cultural center for the arts and humanities. The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area will join Seattle as a major stop on the schedule of toun for performers, art exhibits and other cultural events. Spokane Mayor Vickie McNeil!: Spokane's city and county governments will have merged and will be housed in a new complex as part of a government center located close to the heart of the metropolitan area. The population of the area will be appromnately 500,000 citizens. Spokane will be the center of this new coalition of cities and towns of the region. Our present transportation problems will have been solved by limited access roads encircling the entire metropolitan area and a rapid transportation system. People will live closer to their Jobs, and business centers will be dotted throughout the region. Agriculture, lumber ancf metals will still be the foundation of Spokane's economy, but the area will be known throughout the United States as the "Land of Recreation." A strong convention and tourism business will contribute to the local economy. Top-grade 1 facilities for meetings, entertainment e~hibitions and

expositions will have proliferated in a "Central Events Zone" beginning in the city center and extending to the fairgrounds area. An expanded airport terminal andtF.!ur-jet planes will provide for easy access and the S e area will have become an international destlna on. In the year 2036, economic activity with the Pacific Rim countries will be a way of life for the Pacific Northwest states. Japan, China and Korea will have mini-embassies and trade representatives in our city. Imports/exports, student exchanges and government missions will be frequenl Because of the significant cultural and business deallnp between Spokane and these countries, students ln the city's junior and senior high schools will be learnlnfi::rtnese, Chinese and Korean. The Spo area will be an acknowledged leader in new technology and research facilities in the fields of , medicine and science. Renowned scientists from throughout the world will study and work here, present papen and attend conferences in Spokane. Our teleconlerencing capabilities will enable tfieir messages to reach the entire world. The 800 tons of garbage jeneratecfdally in 1986 will no longer dazzle or intimidate officials. Two garbageburning facilities will have been in operation in Spokane for more than 25 years. A whole new raceway will have been apeclflcally built for Bloomsday. A monthlong Summer Festival will be held in the downtown area and will be IQlown throughout the country.

In 2036, all of our citizens will work and volunteer to keep our area a strong, viable bub that will carry 111 forward to the ne:xt 50 years. Work boon will be shorter, allowing citizens and their families a more leisurely llfestyfe, and time to involve themselves in the dreams of the future of their community. Today we plant the seeds that will bloom in 2038 an exciting tllougbt!

THE COEUR D'ALENE PRESS Wednesday, June 25, 1986

Democrats coming to town By MICHAEL NEFF Press Staff Writer

On the heels of the well-ehoreo-

graphed Republican state convention in Pocatello last week, Idaho Democrats are gearing up for their convention in Couer d'Alene. The Democrats, who are expecting about 350 party faithfuls and their spouses to descend OD 'lbe Couer d'Alene, A Resort on the Lake beginning this Saturday, will start official business Monday and wrap up on Tuesday. Most of the weekend will be devoted to leisure activities, and the public is invited to almost all planned events. '' Almost the entire convention is open to the public. It's 99 percent open to the public," said convention publicity coordinator Bob Brown. A special feature of the convention will be the Idaho Tomorrow Conference, which is scheduled for Tuesday. 'lbe program is open to the public and will punue the question of what Idaho citizens want the state to become by the year 0000. Included in the Idaho Tomorrow program will be a group workshop led by North Idaho College political science instructor Tony Stewart. Activities will begin OD Saturday evening with a open-to-thep~blic cocktail hour with the

Democrats candidates for political office in the Hagadone and

Jaeger suites. According to Brown, most of the party's candidates for statewide offices will attend, allowing the public to talk issues with the candidates over refreshements. The coctta.ll party starts at 7 p.m. and drinks will be available at a no-host bar. Admission is free. Sunday starts at 9 a.m. with a 3.5 kilometer fun run/walk around Tubbs Hill. At 11 a.m. begins a pitch-and-putt golf tournament at the Ponderosa Springs Golf Course. Both events are open to the public, but space is filled for both said Brown. For further itltowiation, Brown suggested locals contact Coeur d'Alene attorney Jim Michaud. Later Sunday activities inclllde a barbecue in City Park. The part fesitivities begin at noon and will feature badminten, croquet, volleyball, and live music. Top bWing for the afternoon of m1llic goes to the Coeur d'Alene band Fast Draw. The program will also include local state legislative candidate and musciclan

Alex Bedini. Following the barbecue is a $25-a-bead fun. draiser that will feature the Democratic candidates for state and local office. The fundraiser will be in the Hagadone Suite between 8 and 10 p.m. Although some committee meetings are scheduled for Sunday, the regular convention opens Monday. Speaking at Monday's luncheon will be 2nd District Congressman Richard Stallings. The evening program is a banquet sponsored by the Idaho House of Representatives Democrats. Featured speaker at the banquet will be senatorial candidate John Evans. Tickets for the lunch are $10, and banquet tickets are $25. Tuesday' s feature is the Idaho Tomorrow Conference. The Democrats are billing the conference as the first time in U.S. history that a state party convention will devote an entire day to the study of futurism. Brown said the convention is "designed for a fun time in a fun

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Demos look to year 2000 in survey By ROD GRAMER The Idaho Statesman

COEUR D'ALENE - Asked what they wanted Idaho to be like in the year 2000, state Democrats overwhelmingly favored day-care licensing, a state lottery, local-o~ tion taxes and the strict control of hazardous materials. More than 60 percent of the 148 participants In the recent survey also said that they wanted the state's population tb be between 1.1 million and 1.2 million by the tum of the century. Idaho now has about lmilllon people. Even though theÂˇpublic was invited to take part in the survey, 90 percent of the participants were delegates or alternates to the state Democratic convention, which ended in Coeur d'Alene on Tuesday. Called "Idaho Tomorrow: The Year 2000.'' the survey was pat-

terned after a program that former Democratic Gov. Cecil Andrus conducted about 12 years ago. A questloMalre circulated to Tl women and 71 men showed that 83.4 percent favored m~datory state licensing of day-care centers. Eighty percent of the participants said they favored giving local governments the authority to impose local-option ta,ces. Nearly 89 percent said voters should have the right fo vote on a lottery, and ~.l percent said they favored the adoption of a lottery. Asked whether Idaho should permit the storage of, hazardous materials from other states, 87.2 percent said they were either strongly opposed or mildly ~ posed. If additional revenue must be raised to finance government pro-

grams, 60.5 percent favored raising the income tax, 17 percent the sales tax, 2 percent the property tax, 4.1 percent fees and service taxes, and the rest either were unsure or favored other ta,ces. The participants also broke into committees to discuss what the year 2000 should bring for Idaho agriculture, education, economic development, transportation and other fields. Roger Hoopes, chairman of the agriculture committee, said a top priority should be the stabilization of interest rates, markets and costs for farmers. He said the committee also favored tax credits to encourage agriculturerelated companies to locate in Idaho. Kevin Swain, chairman of the natural resources committee, said a state mint should be established in the Silver Valley. He said

federal laws should be passed to obtain a balanced use of foreign and domestic minerals and to prevent dumping of foreign minerals in this country. J .R. Van Tassel, chairman of the economic development committee, said funding should be increased for the state Department of Commerce and that the department should develop a long-range plan to expand and attract new industry. The economic development committee also said that a northsouth freeway should be built in Idaho to encourage tourism and commerce. The human resources committee said businesses should establish day-care centers when possible, and offer flexible working hours and leadership training programs, committee chairman Sam Byrd said.

KOOTENAI COUNTY TASK FORCE ON HUMAN RELATIONS Presents "HUMAN RIGHTS' CELEBRATION OF JULY 12, 1986" (Coeur d' Alene City Park)

• Band and Music

PROGRAM 11:JOam-Noon

Noon-1:00pm I. FORMAL PROGRAM (Master of Ceremonies--Tony Stewart) - Presentation of Colors Presentation of Proclamations/Letters by the Representatives of the Governors of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington Remarks by Father Bill Wassmuth, Chairperson Kootenai County Human Relations' Task Force Presentation of County-City Resolutions from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington & Wyoming Recognition of State & Local Government Officials II. EARLY AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT 1:00-3:00pm (Master of Ceremonies--Rep. Jeanne Givens) - Doris May, Piano Music Rosalie Sorrels, Folk Singer Hmong Asian Dancers, Invited to perform at the United States Presidential Inauguration Ted Hutchinson, Singer & Story Teller Coeur d'Alene Indian Dancers & Drwnmers Lawrence Arripa, Coeur d'Alene Tribal Story Teller III. MID-AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT 3:00-5:00pm (Master of Ceremonies--. Skip Kuck ) - Dan Hibbard, Guitarist & Singer • - Scottish Bag Piping 11 - B'hai Country Band & Singalong - Coeur d'Alene Tribe Entertainment - Bev Downs, Folk Tales - BLT Band, Folk, Reggae, Gospel & Jamaican ~usic

Exhibits will include Mexican dress, Hmong needlework, Coeur d'Alene Indian Arts & Crafts, and many others. Harold Balazs, an internationally known Spokane artist, will do a sandpainting on the Coeur d'Alene Beach, using a technique learned from a Tibetan Lama. YOU ARE INVITED, BRING THE FAMILY AND PACK A PICNIC LUNCH!!

Wednesday. July 9, 1986 The Spokesman-Review Spokane Chronicle

Hundreds expected at human rights rally By MIKE WICKLINE Press Staff Writer

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As the Aryan Nations and other white supremacist groups plan a nationwide separatist movement in Hayden Lake this weekend, hundreds of others just a few miles away, will be celebrating Idaho's ethnic and cultural diversity Saturday afternoon. From 11: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coeur d'Alene City Park, Gov. John Evans and a host of other officials from five Northwest states will celebrate human rights by doing everything from listening to Scottish bag piping to watching Coeur d'Alene Indian dancers. "This will be a celebration of the richness and diversity of culture and provide the people of North Idaho and the five Northwest states a chance to reaffirm their commitment to the pursuit of justice and equality," said the 8ev. Bill Wassmuth, chair of the event's sponsor, the Kootenai County Task Force on Buman Relations. The celebration ls attractina the attention of many national

newspapers, magazines and television networks, according to tbe

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·cameras won't be allowed baclc onto the Aryan Church grounds to'ciay, but reporters with notebooks will be allowed to bear various speakers, Butler told the press corps. A massive cross burning - or "cross lighting'' as the Aryans prefer to call it - is scheduled on the (See Aryan on page 7)

By BiU MorUn Stalfwnler

"We will sliow Just bow small of numbers they have compared to us," Wassmuth said, referring to Aryan Nations. The celebration's organizers expect at least 400 people to attend. The Aryans also expect 400 at their gathering. ''We want to show the people of the world, what the people of North Idaho are all about. That we welcome everyone here, no matter what creed, color, race or religion," said Marshall Mend of the task force. · To kick off the celebration at 11:30 a.m., representatives from the governors and some municipal and county ;ovemments in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho will present resolutions a'1(l letters supporting the efforts of the Kootenai County Task Force on Buman Relations. Resolutions of support for the dignity and equality of all people have been approved by 1S5 municipal, state and county gov-

ernments, raDlinl from Deaver, Wyo., to Kettle Falls, Wash. 'l1le celebration Is planned

coincide with the Aryan National Congress because not to do IO would detract from· the local efforts to boost the public's perception of the North Idaho area, Wassmuth said. ~

HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho - Veteran national reporters said it looked like a presidential press briefing. News reporters and pbotoyapbers jockeyed for position an at least a dozen television cameras recorded the action. But it wasn't the president or one of bis aides talking with an estimated 70 representatives of the nation's press corps assembled under the ponderosa pines of North Idaho and the watchful eyes of armed guards. Behind the bank of microphones conducting the sundown press con• .Tolerance u~ged -

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ference were Aryan Nations leader Richard Buller and a ball dozen other white supremac, leaders from throughout the Uruted States and Canada. • The press conference was held to kick off the 1986 World Aryan Congress - sort of a summit conference of racists who denounce Jews and blacks. ' Butler said in an earlier private interview that he now regards the news media as a vital method of spreading his brand of racial religion. The Aryan gathering will continue today at the Church of Jesus Christ compound, about 15 miles north of Coeur d'Alene. In that lake city, meanwhile, anti-Aryan forces will gather for a rally wlth support from governors of fow Pacificliorthwest states.

1,000 expected for celebration of human rights By D.F. Oliveria Staff writer

COEUR d' ALENE - Organizers of today's Hu.man Rights Celebration at City Park say up to 1,000 may attend the 5%-hour event weather permitting. The celebration begins at 11:30 a.m., with an hour-long formal ceremony featuring Idaho Gov. John Evans scheduled at noon. . The Kootenai Count, Task Force on Human Relations IS sponsoring the event as a counterbalance to the annual Aryan Nations Congress taking place near Hayden Lake this

weekend.

Officially, the task force bas to set its attendance sights lower to comply with a local ordinance that prohibits gatherings larger than 500 on city property. "We're expecting less than 500," said acting City Administrator Dana Wetzel, the newest task (orce member. But, sbe added: "You can't stop people from coming to the park." Nor will Police Chief Frank Pre(See Human rights oa page 7)

Aryan church grounds tonigbL BuUer and the ot6er Aryan leaders seemed , to enjoy every minute of the press conference, despite numerous pointed questions, some of which weren't answered directly. "I think it's fabulous, and I think it's about time," Buller aide Deborah Dorr said of the press turn-

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Reporters from throughout the United States traveled to North Idaho for the Aryan gathering the first here since 1984 and the first major assembly since the FBI put several members of the radical right behind prison bars. A rePorter for the London Times, based m Hong Kong, even headed for Hayden Lake after reading about the assembly. Times reporter Simon Winchester said the 1.6 million circulation newspaper routinely covers American 1SSues such as Star Wars planning and U.S. politics. "But we also like to cover slightly off-the-wall topics such as this that Americans are known for," Winchester said. There is "no way" such a rally could be held in the Asian countries he normally writes about, Winchester added. "While one might be a wee bit disappointed about what Butler and

<Continued hom page 1 > - - - - - - - - - - - company are saying, it is an aspect of American We we in Britain admire, and that is that people like him are allowed to openly and freely talk," Winchester said. The three major U.S. television networks sent crews to cover the Aryan press conference, where Buller and Pastor Robert Miles, of The Mountain Church in Cohoctah, Mich., fielded most of the questions. Buller said the purpose of the congress is to "raise a standard" to "tell people all over America that there are white men and women who do not bow to tyranny ..." Outside the church gates, uniformed Kootenai County sheriffs deputies observed and photographed every vehicle entering the grounds. "The police powers of the state are being used against freedom of assembly," Butler said. Miles added: "I expected to see roadblocks." Even reporters said they were surprised by the proportions of the press contingent. "This would be about the same size as a press briefing at The White House," said Chicago Tribune reporter Jim Coates. Newspapers and television stations from throughout the Pacific Northwest had reporters present. "Live reports from the church

were planned by KING Broadcasting, which bas stations in Seattle, Portland and Spokane. Other reporters flew in from Toronto, Denver, Detroit, Sacramento and Salt Lake City. Tbe ABC morning talk show, "Good Morning America." is planning to air a segment Monday morning between 7 and 7:30 on the white supremacist movement. Correspondent Steve Fo:1 is covering the convention and talk show host David Hartman is slated to conduct live interviews Monday with Idaho Gov. John Evans, author Peter Lake and Floyd L Clarke, FBI assistant director of the criminal investigative division. Coeur d'Alene businessmen Duane Hagadone and Jerald Jaeger took advantage of the sizable press contingent by inviting the working press to their new $60 million resort development for a free dinner and drinks. "I want to welcome you to beautiful North Idaho, and I certainly hope you enjoy your visit," said the letter, personally signed by Jaeger and handed out at the conclusion of the press conference. The letter also called the media's attention to the counter demonstration. "Since part of your coverage of the weekend's activities will l>ring

you to the Coeur d'Alene City Park, we'd like to invite you to take time to be our guest for food and drink while you are in the neighborhood." Tbe letter made no mention of the word Aryan - a subject matter that Hagadone is known to detest. "We felt that with the national media in the area they sure ought to be invited to stop bf and see our beautiful new hotel,' said Larry Holstein, assistant general manager of the facility. "Tbe mass media attention is an indicator of bow society perceives this threat - and it's scary," said Jeff Burnside, a reporter for KREM-TV in Spokane. Buller said he didn't 'invite'! the media, but merely responded to their inquiries for news coverage of the gathering. In an interview. he said the Aryan message is "to broadcast the gospel of the Kingdom across all the cities of our race." And does the media assist that Aryan goal and with recruitment? "I think it has," Butler said. "Even though sometimes the news reports are biased and use trigger words like 'white supremacists, Nazis, bigots, racist, there are a lot of people sitting out there reading these articles" who sympathize and support the Aryan cause, Butler said.

About 70 representatives of the news media gather f riday for a press conference in North Idaho with white supremacy leaders.

Human rights-------<continued from page .t) mo try. "We're being realistic." He said he has prepared for larger crowds by assigning a force of 16 to 20 officers to the celebration, particularly the first 90 minutes, when a formal program is scheduled. Tbe Kootenai County Sheriffs Department and Idaho State Police wiO provide backup help. The task force has kept an auious eye on the weather. Tbe forecast is much the same as Friday's: partly cloudy with few showers, highs 65-70 with winds of 10-20 mph. "If it's like this at noon tomorrow, I wouldn't be happier." said task force member Norm Gissel, eyeing the pleasant bot breezy weather at mJdday Friday. II rain falls, the celebration will be moved to the nearby Communication and Arts building at North Idaho College. ''Their numbers won't be affected by whether the sun shines," said Tom Westbrook. a human rights activist who plans to attend the activities with a small contingent of parishioners from Spokane's St. Ann's Catholic Church. Among the St. Ann's number will be some of its 13-member sanctuary family from El Salvador. "They'll be there to give witness," said Westbrook. "These are people who are direct victims of hatred and oppression. They will warn against what jackbooted dummkopfs will do if shown enough apathy."

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Perry Gliessman also plans to at-

tend today's activities. "The Klan and the Nazis have both expressed an interest in the Northwest as a white homeland," said Gliessman, who manages a Missoula copy shop. "I don't like the idea that the Northwest will be known as a racist stronghold." Also in attendance will be news crews from three major television networks as well as reporters from major newspapers. "We used to be known for potatoes," Coeur d'Alene real estate agent Marshall Mend said. ''Now, we're known for Nazis. If we don't make a statement, these are the kind of people we'll contimJe to attract." Mend says a good crowd is important "to show the c01mtry and the world this area believes in human rights." He said he believes the task force-sponsored event and the resolutions have attracted the media as much as the Aryan Nations Congress. "The press is bete because of us this time - not because of the Aryans." Mend said the whole state bas a stake io today's celebration. At noon, proclamations will be read from governors of four Northwest states. Beginniog at 1 p.m., Rep. Jeanne Givens, D-Coeur d'Alene, and Skip Kuck will serve as emcees for four hours of entertainment.

Rally decries racism By MIKE WICKLINE Press Staff Writer

The Northwest isn't a welcome haven for white supremacy groups to form their own homeland. That's the message organu.ers of today's Human Rights Celebration in Coeur d'Alene Ci.ty Park hope to send to the nation, particularly members of white supremacy groups. " ... We are all in danger of becoming victims if we allow intimidation and fear to prevail," Idaho Gov. John Evans said in his remarks, prepared and released in advance. "To be tolerant of prejudice is to be part of it. ''We want the world to know we are good neighbors,'' Evans said. An expected 177 city, county, and state governments from

Governments in sm&ll towns such as Worland, Wyo., with a 6,500 population, and large towns such as Seattle, have responded to pleas by the Kootenai Task Force on Human Relations to pass these resolutions. Âˇ The white supremacy groups "are under the impression they can live in immunity in small, rural towns such as ours and we want to let them know we won't tolerate their activities," said Worland Mayor Roger Brookwell said during an interview from his home. "Il they think we are going to sit back and let them oome and go without immunity because we are in rural areas and have small police budgets, they are wrong," he said, adding that Worland citizens have not forgotten the murder of Alan Berg, a Denver talk show host, by a member of The Order in July, 1984.

Seattle City Councilman Norm Rice, whose panel Monday passed a resolution deploring the white supremacist meeting in Hayden Lake, said Seattle residents don't tolerate the notion that a group such as the neo-Nazis that bolds such racist and oreiuSee RALLY, Page 2

Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming will present resolutions distancing themselves from the beliefs of the~ Nazis and supporting the dignity and equality of all people durinc the celebration, which began at ,oon Âˇtoda}'.

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Hun reds celebrate human diversity By MICHAEL R. WICKLINE Coeur d'Alene Praee For North Idaho Newt Nallwlr

Even tbe late arrival of Idaho Gov. John Evans didn't appear to spoil the upbeat mood of tbe crowd u participants watched festivities rancm, from Hmong Dancers to displays of Syrian bead wrap after bearing officials from five Northwest states denounce racism and prejudice and spurn the plans of white aapremacy IJ"OUPI to create a "whites only" bcwneland in their backyard.

Rep. Jeanne Givens, D-Coeur d'Alene, a native American, may have summed up the celebration belt wbm she said, "We lite the tatare we have in the patchwork of Ameri-

can."

Security was beefed up for the celebration with state and Kootenai County police joining Coeur d'Alene police in the park u a precautionary meuure to guard apinlt possible problems with the Aryan Nations Congress meeting 10 miles away. 1be festivities have been publicized na-

tionallLn and even internationally - because more 30 reporten, including those from a few East Coast newspapers and four television networks, swanned the celebration with their notepads and cameras. See PARK, Page A-11

PARK CONTINUED FROM PAGEA-1 Although be doesn't know anything about the Aryan Nations, Todd Allan Parker, 6, of Post Falls, helped about 20 other kids sandpaint characters, such u Garfield, tbe Ninja and Uncle Sam, join bands under tbe theme "Clasp the bands and know tbe thoughts of people in tbe other lands." Asked why be was sand· painting, Todd replied, "Fun." In contrast, Bill McDaniel, 70, of Coeur d'Alene, knows what they Aryan Nations are all about. "H I bad my way we would blow up the Nazis' compound or give them five minutes to get out of Hayden Lake and, if they don't get out, send in the National Guard," McDaniel said. "We ought to send them out to a little island in the middle of nowhere and tell them they can have their all white nation there." Though many residents attended the celebration to tacitly release some of their frustrations about the white supremacy groups, most celebrated the equality of all people and their freedom of speech and religion. '' A lot of these people don't know each other; it shows what togetherness we have in this area," said Virginia Johnson, of Coeur d'Alene. Father Bill Wassmuth, cbairof the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, told the

crowd that they, not the Aryan Nations, represent North Idaho. "No more can anyone assume that Kootenai County, North Idaho and the Pacific Northwest are a haven for racists or will sit passively while ideologies of racism and prejudice are promoted," be said. "When the voices of racism and prejudice are loud, oar voices must be beard louder," Wassmuth said. "We must rid prejudice completely from ourselves so there is no place for racism to find root." About 45 minutes after Rep. Givens read Gov. Evans' prepared remarks for tbe crowd in bis absence, Gov. Evans walked up to tbe stage with Rep. Givem and blamed bis lateness OD a late dedication ceremony at tbe Cabinet Gorge Hatchery near Sandpoint. "We just can't be tolerant of bigotry, not at all. But we must show we can survive and live • gether and be what we in Idaho are famous for - being good neighbors," Gov. Evans said. "I am really touched because of the turnout and tbe enthusiasm that a task force would have a counter demonstration," be added. Evans, in spirit of the festivities, then cut a piece of cake for a young boy named Michael, picked up the surprised boy and bugged him. Earlier, Rep. Givens announced Gov. Evans bad honored Norm Gissel, of the task force, Ken Henderson, of the Kootenai

NORTH IDAHO SUNDAY, SUN., JULY 13, 1986

County Commissioners, and , Coeur d'Alene Mayor Ray Stone and all Coeur d'Alene residents for supporting and promoting human rights and relations. One hundred and seventy-seven municipal, local and state governments from Inda, Wash., to Worland, Wyo., sent resolutions deploring the neo-Nazis and ez. pressing equality and dignity for all people. Thomas Berger, of the Montana Regional Heart Institute, paid bis own way to Coeur d'Alene to deliver remarks by Montana Gov. Ted Schwinden congratulating the task force on its work. "Maybe when (tbe white supremacy groups) realize they are unwelcome here, they would go someplace else ... maybe Anar· ctica or someplace," Berger said. At times, the celebration seemed like a July 4 celebration with red, white and blue, people singing "God Bless America" and "This Land is My Land," and espousing the civil rights and liberties of all. Tony Stewart, of tbe Kootenai County Task Force, said the celebration "ei:ceeded our greatest dreams and expectations." But be said the task force's job isn't complete. Stewart pledged to work even closer with Montana, Washington, Oregop, I ~ and Wyoming · governors and elected officials to form a Pacific Northwest committee on human relations.

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HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho - An imprisoned neo-Nazi urged bis fellow believers gathered here Saturday to carry on the war against the federal government. The Order "baa shown you the

way," convicted racketeer Richard

Scutari said in a letter read to the 1986 World Aryan Congress. "Learn from our mJstakes, and succeed where we failed," be wrote. Scutari, who was implicated in the machine gun murder of a Jewish talk show host in ·Denver, said many white supremacists have disagreed with the violent acb staged by a nec>Naii offshoot group called Tbe Order. • Children's role -

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Aryan meeting-(CoatlHedfroapagel) Âˇ ~The Order's goal was a wbJte revo-

lution, funded with robberies and counterfeit money, drawn from a story line in a novel written by William Pierce, who attended the gathering Saturday. The group - whose known members now are dead or in jail - was formed in September 1983 by Robert J. Mathews. He was killed in December 1984: in a fire during a seige by FBI agents. The Aryan Nations movement and similar summer gatherings of white supremacists became the springboard for the white revolution that fiuled. Ringed by pine trees and roving young guards wearing combat camouflage clothing and canying semiautomatic weapoos, the gathering on the 31)..acre grounds of BuUer's church took on proportions of a racists' revival meeting. There were ''hamburgs," not hamburgers, for sale for $1. Many participants wore handguns strapped to their waists. And several people wore long, black KKK robes, complete with hooded cloaks. Next to the armed guard station at the entrance. to the Aryan compound was a sign in red and blue lettering. that aaid "whites only." Beneath it was a sign that read, "welcome Aryan Warriors." Tile gathering J:~babt, drew fewer participants a Junior rodeo being held about two miles down the road. About 500 people., including 150 children .who were contestants, attended the. Dover Junior Rodeo at the , _ (~ Aryan meeting on page 6)

Garwood Community Corner on busy U.S. Highway 95. Butler, whose Aryan Nations Church played host at the white supremacist gathering that ends today, said 4:00 participants - excluding news reporters - had passed through the guard station by midday Saturday. As opeoiog ceremonies were concluded Saturday morning, however, about 100 participants were counted ,as they moved from an outdoor reviewing platform to indoor church seat!!. The platform was decorated with colorful flags of what Aryans call the 13 lost tribes of Israel - the United States, Canada and European countries. Those countries and their Aryan races signify the true c~dr1!n of God, accordmg to Aryan dogma. Blacks and Jews are descendants of the seed of the devil, Aryans believe. ' A cross-burning ceremony - the first in North Idaho since the last Aryan gathering in 198.{ - was to conclude the day's events Saturday. Throughout the day, small airplanes - presumably those rented by the media and law enforcement - made passes over the compound. At the church entrance, uniformed sheriff's deputies took videotape and still photographs of every vehicle, including media cars, entering the compound. FBI agents were said to be monitoring the activities. Speakers throughout the day mentioned that FBI agents or informants likely were in the crowd. Extra agents were assigned to augment those who normalJy work out of the FBl's Coeur d'Alene off-

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By evening, no violent incidents were reported, either at the Aryan Nations compound or in Coeur d'Alene, where close to 1,000 people gathered for a rally oppoatng racism.

The congress drew the true be' Uevers and the merely curious. They ranged from men with Confederate bandanas wrapped around their heads to Daniel lohnson of Los Angeles, who 8l!elDed out of place in his tortoiae-sbell glasses and brown tweed coat. Jobnso.n calls himsell a conservative intellectual, but his belief that non-whites should be sent back to their own country gave him pbiler SOP,bical kinship here. 'Everybody puts me in this camp, so I thought rd see what the camp is all about," be said .''I didn't like all the paramilitary stuff and they have been a litUe harder on the Jews than I would like," be said. But Johnson said they are better people than the news reporters and photographers be saw. "I look at these people and I look at the media and I think they're more honorable, more God-fearing and less evil." At the op~te end of the spec-

trum was Bill Albers . , tbe Imperial Wizard of the American Knights of the Ku K1UI Klan. Albers walked the compound in a hooded black robe. He said it symbolized death. Albers, a truck driver from Modesto, Calif., said be favors "white man's justice" for crimes committed by minorities. That would be, be said, hanging them from the nearest tree. One young man who wouldn't give his name wore a T-shirt, patterned after those sold at rock con-

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But his shirt said, "Adoli muer European Tour, 1939-45." It enumerated various Nazis conquests in World War II, beginning with Per land 1n 1939. The Septei:nber 1940 conquest of England wu &lashed,.

"canceled."

In back of the church sanctuary, various racial publications, Tsbil"ts, bat.a, patches and bumper. stickers were being sold as the speakers toot the pulpil Listeners sat on folding chaus in the chapel, facing a stained glass window with a Swastika-like symbol of the Aryan Nations. Along the waUs were Nazi flags and paintings such as an boot with an Aryan symbol coming down oo a rattlesnake with a star of David symbol. Speakers denounced the federaJ government and demanded that separation of the races begin in the United States. Tom Me~er of San Diego, leader of the White .Aryan Resistance, urged the crowd to "smash the sys-

tem."

Throughout bis address and others,_ here W8!_ repeated JlP,plause and chants of "Haif, victory! ' Me~er, a former California Ku Klux mmau who calls b.imseU a "racialist," said the white movemeot had been betrayed by President Reagan and the "conserva.t

tives."

News cameras were not allowed inside, but reporters were free to wander the grounds. That was not permitted during similar Aryan Natlons gatherings this decade. Butler said earlier last week he regards the news media as a vital method of spreading bis brand of raclal~on. The liberalized press access also could be an attempt for Butler, 66,

to become even more recopizied natiooall7_ _and farther etch hJa name in l1istory boob of wbJte rac-

ism. The Justice I>eP8rtment bu an on-gcdq lntereat [n the Aryan Nations, wlaicb ~'!19 to MrVe u a

common meeting ground for various white supremacy sects, including the Ku Klux Klan. Criminal charges may be forthcoming if federal investigators can establlsn probable cause that some white supremacy leaders, including Butler, Metzger and Pastor Robert Miles of Michigan, received any of more than $4 million stolen by The Order. Metzger, Miles and Butler denied in interviews . that they received any of the stolen money. Butler, though, took special effort to pay res~t to imprisoned members of The Order. He named Andrew Barnbill, Randall Duey. Randall Evans, Richard Kemp, David Lane, Bruce Pierce, Frank Silva, David Tate, Gary Yarbrough and Scutari. "Out of that grou_P,," Butler reminded the crowd, ' there was one who died. I want us all to remember Robert Mathews," the founder. Butler's remarks on The Order and Mathews brought the crowd to its feet with thundering applause. Mathews' widow, Debbie Mathews, of Metaline Falls, attended the gathering, but refused to talk with reporters. Yarbrough's wife, Bettr Jean, also would not grant interviews. Scutari's jail -cell letter.was read to the gatherin~ by Ollie Ellison. She is the wife of James Ellison, leader and founder of The Covenant, Sword & Arm of the Lord (CSA), a Missouri survivalist/white supremacy sect crushed l>y the FBI last year. Two hats were passed down the pews of the church to collect money to help her offset the costs of traveling from the CSA compound, on the Missouri-Arkansas border, to North Idaho for the gathering. "I'm honored," she said in an anterview later. "Maybe I can do some good" for the movement. Scutari's wife, Michele Scutari, 33, who is raising eight children, was presented with a gold pin enscribed, "believe, obey and fight." "I wish it were possible for me to be with you," her husband wrote from his Tennessee jail cell, "but it seems ZOO has other plans for me right now." ~ is an Aryan term for "Zionist Occupied Government." Scutari's letter said "ZOO believes that with my capture they r. have closed the door on the Hotr, Order of the Bruders Scbweigen, ' (the silent brotherhood) and have broken the backbone ot the Aryan resistance movement. "Your being here today bas proven ZOO wrong," Scutari wrote. "It lifts my spirits to know there are those of you who will not let ZOO intimidate you." Staff writer Jim Sparks contributed to this story.

Racist views blasted cit rights rally By D.F. Oliveria

Staff wrttu

COEUR d'ALENE - Parents with

cblldren in tow, costumed entertainers and a complement of national media gathered in City Park OD Saturday as part of a 5"41-hour denunciation of raclat views promoted by white

separatists. "No more after today can anyone assume any part of Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho or the Northwest is a haven for racists," the Rev. Bill Wassmuth told the crowd of cloee to 1,000 people. The first Human Rights Celebration was staged to dilute national attention from the World Aryan Congress - a gathering of white supremacistB taking place near Hayden Lake this weekend. Rep. Jeanne Givem, D-Coeur d'Alene, a member of the Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe, said the rally at the. part represented a dream come

true.

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we're standing up for human rtgbts.'1 Native Americans have not felt at home in Coeur d'Alene, wbere there are few minorities, Givens said, adding that Saturday's celebration was a good ''ticking o{f point" for the tribe and the community. Before performing with Coeur d'Alene lndlan dancers and drummers, Tribal Cba1rman Ende Stempr said be liked the atmcJ&. pbere. A fashion show featuring Mexican dress was taking place at tbe time - part of four bounl of enter-

tainment

"Everyone is making a statement," Stensgar said. • A half hour before the noon p~ gram, orga.naers were hoping the dark ctouas wouldn't keep t&e away. Tbeydidn'L Twenty-Dine media orpnilations. including major television networks, were present for the boar-long formal

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program, whicb featured tbe reading of proclamations from foar Northwest gorirnon. Only Wyoming did not send a proclamation. Wuamuth, pastor of SL Pius X Catbolle church, is cbairman of the Kootenai County Tut Force on Human Relations. Re was greeted with a standing ovation for bis wort and was often interrupted by applause as were the other speakers as tbe festive mood tookbofd. . In an interview last week, Wassmuth said be hopes to make the Human Rights Celebration an annual event. Tbe tut force aJao will concentrate on ~Martin Luther King Day a state y, be said. The task force will pusb for a fivestate commilaion to battle prejudice ref.onwide, be said 'We can't continue to P,rovide leadership for five states, ' Wassmuth said. Led by attorney Norm Gissel, the

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task force collected 179 resolutions from cities and counties in tbe Northwest ffl@rmln8 the principles of freedom. The resolutions encompass a population of 3.1 million. \Vaismuth'I orpnization allo will push for legislatfoa outlawing paramilitary tralnin& in·Idaho. The task force would continue to function even If the Rev. Richard Butler and bis follners left tbe Hayden ·Lake area today, Wusmuth said, adding that it would conceotrate on improving relations with Native American tribes in Idaho. The white supremacista have heightened awarenea of prejudice in the region be said, Just as the Civil Rights movement dld for other regions in the 1960s. Althougiabe does not want the Ar- .

yans to stay, Wassmuth said Butler and bis people have a rigbt to live where they want and say what they (See Ramu rlpta • pqe 6)

Staff pt,oto by CHRIS ANDERSON

At Human Rights Celebration in C::oeur d'Alene City Park on Saturday, Christian Wesbrook holds Jose, 4 • while Mary Iverson holds Jose's sister, Mirna.

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want. ' called Saturday a historical day in But their pbiloeopby will be ac- the Northwest tively opp()Sed. "U there are voices For the first time at the of war, the voices of peace need to grassroots level, local governments speak loudly.'! Waasmuth said. have registered a reaffirmation of During the speecbell Saturday, the basic rights of Americans, Dr. Tom Berger, a Great Falls heart surgeon, gained one of the warmest rounds of applaue when Task force will push for be called the ideals espoused by neo-Nuls "81 un-American 81 the live-state comml•ion goosestep." Berger, president of the 60-mem- to battle prejudice. ber Great Falls Hebrew Asaociation, attended the event to read the - - - - - - - - - - - proclamation from Montana Gov. Stewart said. In the process, NorthTed Scbwinden. west residents have become aware In a prepared statement read by of the threat of racism in their Givens, Idaho Gov. John Evans said midst. "bate groups" represented at the Korean-born Miss Coeur d'Alene, Aryan Nations Congress "have a Dana Llafet, said the rally shows blind and unreuoniDg intolerance the community is not sitting back for diversity." and allowing the Aryans to have Evans warned that the greatest their way. threat to the goal of enaiDg dis"Their presence scares you, but crimination "comes from · the pas- that's what they want," she said. sive bigotry of falllnl to respond Andy Friedman of Seattle, assistand object to the vtofence and in- ant regional director of the Antitimidatlon of the bate groups." . Defamation League, called the Tbe 1overnor wu delayed al- event "fantutic." most two boun at the dedication of He said white separatists bad el[tbe Cabinet Gol'ge Filb Hatchery. pected fertile ground in the NorthAbout ball of the crowd was still OD west but bad encountered resistband, llsteniq to folk music and ance. Community leaden have watching dances wben be arrived discovered the presence of racists at the part. not only is bad for tourism and inIn an interview after the pro- dust.ry but also morally repulsive, gram, emcee Tony Stewart, a be sa[d. North Idaho College professor, However, Christopher Byron of

Coeur d'Alene said more needs to

be done about the Aryan Nations members living in Kootenai County. Byron, who is married to a Jewish woman, said bis family bas been harassed by racists. Aa proof, be was circulatlna a letter from Hayden Lake that contained an inflammatory two-page attack OD Jen. The letter was in r : e to one Byron wrote to Tbe d'Alene Presa. The letter Byron received says a worldwide system of national SC>cialism is cominl and "there is not one thing that tbe Anti-Defamation' Leagues, the Bill Wusmuths or all the Jews in the world can do about it.' Byron said be bas found spikes driven in bis garage door in tbe form of a cross. The principles espoused by the neo-Nazis should be treated as treason and dealt with accordingly, be said. An ori~l task force member, Byron 881d bis family is intimidated by the presence of Butler's group in the community. He said the task force needs to do more than try to give the nation an image that North Idaho is a wonderful place to vacation. "You can't paini over paint," be said. "You have to scrape the old paint off. Somethinf bas lo be done about these people.'

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25 C Mondav. July 14, 1986

Human tights tight to go on, supporters say By MICHAEL R. WICKLINE Press Staff Wrl1er

will turn out be just a spurt," Wassmuth said this morning. However, The Rev. Richard Butler of the host Church of Jesus Christ Christian-Aryan .Nation said he was pleased with tbe diacussions about fonnlng a territorial sanctuary in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyo-

'lbe organizers of last week· end's human rights celebration want a summit of the five Northwest states' leaders within the next six months to begin thwarting prejudice and racism ming. regionwide. "The longest journey begins But white supremacists, wboae Aryan Nations Congress ended with a single step,1' he said. "We Sunday in Hayden Lake, said tbe have to water the seed and care way to turn tbe Northwest into a for It. If It's right, there is no "whites only" homeland is to out- stopping it." The Rev. Robert Miles, bead of breed their foes. 'lbe Aryan Nations and other the Mountain Church in Cohoe· white supremacy groups are nev- tab, Mich., said the supremacists er going to attain their goal of a would achieve their objective not "whites only" homeland in tbe with guns, not with violence, but Northwest, but, since they are with love for each other. We will going to try, the governors of flood the North.west with white these states should promote the babies and white children so positive side of human relations, there is no question who this land said the Rev. Bill Wassmutb, belongs to. We are going to outchairman of the Kootenai County breed each other.'' About 1,000 Coeur d· Alene resiTask Force on Human Relations. "We dare not let Saturday be a dents oledaed their support for one-day effort. It needs to be See RIGHTS, Page I backed up by some acUon or it

Wassmuth added. Before the cross was torched on Saturday evening in Hayden Lake, the youngsters bearing the the equality and dignity of all pee>- name greeted seven Aryan leadpie by attending the five-hour ral- ers. The leaders in turn were told ly Saturday afternoon in the by Miles, " Officers, greet your . Coeur d'Alene City Park, and 179 new soliders." state, local and municipal govOne of the four boys was Clint ernments did so, too, by pusing Mathews, . 4, son of Robert resoluti~. Mathews, who founded the viLeaders of the Kootenai Coan- olent revolutionary group known ty Task Force on Human RelaÂˇ as 'lbe Order. tions, which organized the rally, Mathews died Dec. 8, 1984, were exuberant about the cele- when a flare ignited bis waterbration because they believed the front hideout on Wbidbey Island gathering was the largest human north of Seattle, where be bad rights meeting in the history of held off scores of FBI agents for the Northwest. some ~ hours. Representatives of the states' " I want Clint to be just like bis governors ancS human rights father in bis beliefs," Debra commissions should convene " IO Mathews, the boy's mother, said the united effort begun here can in an interview Sunday. She continue in a solid and well or- donned a white robe and particiganized way," Wassmutb said. pated in Saturday's cross burnFor example, be said the states ing. . could work together to develop . Daniel Johnson of Los Angeles the appropriate human relatlona presented a radical twist Sunday. education for their citizens. He is a proponent of the p ~ In Kootenai County, be said the Pace Amendment, ~ which task force will continue to work only whites would be allowed to closely with the Coeur d'Alene live and vote in the United States. Tribe, whose members received It calls for forced removal of all a warm reception during the eelÂˇ Jews and non-whites, who would ebration, and push the Martin Lu- be resettled in other lands such as ther King day celebration in Jan- Mexico and Africa. uary. At the close of Sunday's worThe task force will evaulate the ship service, some 125 supremcelebration and most likely make acists took turns Wting a sword it an annual affair, be said. and pledging their honor to God in " Wewillconcentratemoreand a biblical reference to a " solmore on the multi-cultural stuff dier's ransom." and less ud less on correctinl As a pianist played patriotic the misperceptions of the area," songs, each person was anointed

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as a " soldier in the name of Jesua Christ" by Miles. " You have taken a pledge to be loyal and faithful to your kindred and yourselves,'' Butler told the participants, who included members of the Ku Klux Klan and an active-duty Marine corporal from Texas who would not give his name. The ceremony ended, as most here did, with shouts of "Ball, Victory,'' and a Nazi salute. There were no violent mcidenta at either site, law officers said. Six sheriff's deputies were at the entrance to the Aryan compound Sunday, as they bad been Friday and Saturday, to photograph and videotape all thole coming and going.

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A small security force roamed inside the compound with twoway radios, carrying either semiautomatic Colt AR-15 rifles with 40-round clips or Ruger Mini-148 with 30-round clips. An assistant to Butler, Deborah Dorr~described the six or so as " fully trained" officers who were brought in " for our protection" during the Congress. Many mernbers of The Order met through the Aryan Nations. This was the first gathering of the Aryan Nations in the Northwest since 1984. Last year's congress was canceled because of indictments against The Order and what Butler said were FBI threats against the Aryans Nations.

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terrorists of the same stripe? A·few days before the nation's neo-Nazis and white supremaclsts :lunk into Idaho for a weekend retreat, an Italian new:spaper editor visited Spokane. Gianfranco Modolo runs the Milan bureau for La Stampa, one of Italts largest and most influential newsp~pers. Modolo was enthralled with what he saw here: the trees, the openness of the people, the lack of visible strife. "In the big cities, I saw pe_o ple lying on the streets. I felt the tension. You don't have that bere;do you?" be asked one evening. It was then, over a plate of tomatoes stuffed with pasta, that he learned of our little cohort of haters. CHIIIS Modolo listened quietly to the accounts of grim racist conventions, PECK bank robberies and murders. - - - .- - ''Let me tell you about the Managing editor terrorists in Italy, the Red Brigades," he said. The Red Brigades and the white separatists. To bear an I_taliao newspaper editor speak, they mesh aa threads of the same color. · Beginning In 1971, Italy was besieged by the Red Brigades, Modolo explained. In those early years, the terrorists spent many hours in conference and committee ouWning their prime objective: break apart the political fabric of Italy. The government, the courts, the police were the enemies. Next, the Red Brigades set up an "armed party'' to

.the stratagems of the two movements, and the distinctions likely would be blurred, if not lost. This weekend in North Idaho, many speakers at the Aryan Nations camp touched on the dismantlement of ~en, the Red Brigades attempted to politicize the our 50 states into separate nations. The.government of prison population ofltaly. Prisoners of the evil system America clearly ls the separatists' enemy. would make good warriors for revolution. The men gathered at the Hayden compound often Finally, the Red Brigades carefully located their have said the Aryan movement must be supported headquarters in a region of northern Italy where, until with force. During the last three years, an Aryan recently, the movement felt safe. splinter group known as The Order provided the very "~ey found an environment in which they could troopers who robbed banks and murdered for the operate," editor Modolo said. "They were like fishes in cause. the sea. When the water was deep. they could swim The Rev. Richard Butler and Robert Miles, without problems." keynoters at the weekend convention, openly recruit in Throughout the 1970s. Italian society offered water the prisons. Miles, in one memorable statement, bas fathoms deep for the Red Brigades. said that prisons are "but the hazard of any war, and our forces are at war with the society." Italian students romanticized the cause of the Red Brigades. Laborers went on strike in sympathy. And for the second time in three years, America's Intellectuals were intrigued with the notion that premier racists, supremacists and Klansmen have Italian society bad been poisoned and could be purified come to Idaho. They view these woods as the only by revolution. homeland. The press slathered the group's deeds to the masses. Has our region misinterpreted the group that bides So, the Red BriJades made a play for power. The behind the walls of the Hayden compouad1r SUrely they movement assassmated Prime Minister Aldo Moro in are racists, separatists, cultists ~boors. all of whom 1978 and vowed to destroy the central govenment. It have rights protected under provil1ons of our armed its own political part;v. It recruited .i n the Constitution. prisons and based its operations in a part of the But they may be something more: terrorists of our country where it felt wanted. own making. Glanfranco Modolo's words offer a chilling parallel In that llgbt, wbat lboa1d be the respmee of a free between the Red Brigades and the Aryan Nations/ society? white supremacy movement. Substitute the names and ltallan newspaperman Gianfranco ~

support their political realignment. Not every member of the Red Brigades carried a gun, but the movement would, at its edge, necessarily have an

described how his country has dealt with the Red Brigades. "The fishes could not swim when the water was shallow," he said. "When the students, the laborers. the intellectuals no longer provided support for the Red Brigades, they were caught, jailed, dismissed." 1n Idaho, I believe a most important movement has begun to gather momentum. It is a movement to drain the water from beneath the Aryan Nations brethren. For the first time since the Aryan Nations church was founded, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations has begun actively to ask all people of the Northwest to take a stand to let the church know it is unwelcome. The task force has petitioned 1,000 cities and towns to sign a proclamation denouncing the cause of white separatism. The task force organized a human-rights celebration in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday to endorse principles of fairness and equality regardless of rac~ or religion. "We believe that the more the voice of our community is spoken and the more intense that voice can be, the less welcome the other side will be," taskforce organizer Bill Wassmuth said. "Our experience in North Idaho would suggest that ifwe do not actively speak out for justice arid equality for all people, then our silence will be interpreted as being tacit indifference to what has happened." Indifference allows fish lo swim deep, in northern Italy or in North Idaho.

EDITORIALS

Fight against racism is a continuing battle The world, through dor.eos of newspapen and television camera lenses, watcbed this past weekend to see bow Paclflc Northwest residents would react to a white-suÂŁ.r:macist gathering at llayden Lake, I o. We pused with flying colors. The image we projected was of a community that made a point about its commibnent to human rights and equality wblle displaying admirable restraint in We must stop the spread of the diseased thinking which allows a wbite-supremacist movement to grow. We may not be able to stop the Aryans from spoon-feeding racist garbage to their own children, but we can stop them from polluting the minds of ours. the- face of a small group that would deny those rights to many of us. The highlight of the weekend was Saturday's 5~-bour rally in Coeur d'Alene celebrating the ethnic mix that makes up the Northwest. Sponsored by the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, the rally was intended to divert some of the spotlight from the World Aryan Congress. It worked. The 29 news organizations tbat delivered the .white-supremacists' message around the globe also carried a much weightier report: that their bigotry is not accepted or condoned by the rest of the community. The weekend carried the possibility of violent confrontation, particularly when seven demonstrators picketed outside the entrance to the Aryan Nations church on Sunday - a move the task force bad tried to discourage. But both sides bad made their point and, thankfully, were content merely to snap photographs of each other. The human-relations task force advocates a number of steps to check the growth of white-supremacist groups in the Northwest, one of which it already bas taken by obtaining signatures from 179 cities and counties on resolutions supporting the ~rinciples of freedom and assailing raC1Sm.

The task force's chairman, the Rev. William Wassmuth of Coeur d'Alene's St. Pius X catholic Church, also called for a five-state human-rights commission to combat prejudice in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming. That is especially important because, to protect our dreams of living in brotherhood and harmony, we must counter the Arfans' dream o( transforming this region into a separate homeland for whites only. But our vigilance must not stop there. It must extend to stopping the spread of the diseased thinkmg which allows such a white-supremacist movement to grow. We may not be able to stop the Aryans from spoonfeeding racist garbage to their own children, but we can stop them from polluting the minds of ours. A University of Idaho expert on multi-cultural education, Barry Rigby, brought us that message last week when be advocated the promotion of tolerance In the classroom as a means of combating racial hatred. One of bis suggestions was frank classroom discussions on white supremacy. The hazards of Âˇdoing that really aren't as great as we sometimes might imagine. Young people have bright minds, and, given the opportunity to use them ancf given good information to weigh, they will come up with satisfying conclusions more often than not. On the other band, keeping quiet about white-supremacist doctrines at home and at school is a waste of time. That information, like information about sex and drugs, bas a way of getting around on its own. We're doing young people a disservice when we leave them to deal with the attitudes of bigots without providing them with the ammunition to intellectually demolish those ideas and enlighten their peers. The biggest danger the Aryan Nations and other similar groups represent is that, left unchecked, the racist notions of a small group can result in incredible atrocities. Any student of history can verify that. It is imperative that we digest that history lesson. It can save us from making some devastating mistakes later on.

CECIL

ANDRUS

July 7, 1986

Dear Tony, I heard so many good comments about the "Idaho Tomorrow" program at the convention in Coeur d'Alene and I wanted to add my voice to those thanking you and your crew for the excellent job you did. Keep up the good work, and please send us a copy of your findings. With thanks and best regards, Sincerely,

c:c~ s Tony Stewart North Idaho College 1000 W. Garden Avenue Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 Dear Tony:

Thank you for the Idaho Tomorrow Program at the Democratic State Convention. I've heard many good comments following the day and we're all eagerto see the results. Your part in the convention certainly boosted the harmony and winning spirit we have all been striving for this year. Idaho Democrats left Coeur d'Alene with a feeling of impending victories. We just may make enough gains in the legislature to see a chance for some of the needed programs the Idaho Tomrrow sessions identified. Thank you for all of your hard work. With best regards, Sincerely,

Mel Morgan

Remember lo check your Income tax form for " Tax Check-Off" for Democratic Party. Thank you.

Opposition to Aryan Nations Congress is far-reaching By D~F. Oliveria, Staff wrtter

COEUR d'ALENE - A regionwide call for a show of solidarity apinst next month's Aryan Nations Congress near Hayden Lake baa prompted reaction from as far away as the rugged Oregon coast and the oil fields of Montana. "We're dumbfounded by the sympathetic response," said Coeur d'Alene attorney Norm Gissel, digging through a stack or resolutions that have been returned to the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations. The task force sent nearly 1,000

letters with pro))OSed resolutions to beliefs are contrary to those em- sponses by the Fourth of July. cities and counties across the five braced by the Northwest," said the A letter from the Pend Oreille Northwestern states. asking them Rev. Bill Wassmulh, task force County, Wash., Board of Commisto reaffirm the principles or the chairman. sioners demonstrates the heightDeclaration of Independence. Eighty-six resolutions had been ened awareness that resulted. The prol)C)Sed resolution quotes returned to the task force by Tues"It is difficult to believe that neofrom the Oeclaration of lndepend- day. Nazi activity is penetrating the ence and the U.S. Constitution, and Nationwide leaders of the KKK, Northwest at such an alarming rate says citizens support the concept Identity Movement and Aryan Na- as shown in your letter," the comthat all people "be treated equally tions are scheduled to attend the mission wrote. "All the more reaand fairly without regard to race, gathering July 12-13 at the Aryans' son to acknowledge its existence color or religious conviction." compound. . and prepare to defend our ideals." By passing the resolution, local Organizers of the task force's In Jerome County, Idaho, where governments "will be sending a mass mailing had two goals - to white supremacist activity has ocmessage of absolute clarity to the make more than 5,000 local govern- , curred in the past, commissioners Aryan Nations, the Ku Klux Klan, ment leaders in the Northwest said they were "delighted" by the neo-Nazis and other hate groups aware of the neo-Nazi presence, task force's efforts "to send a mes-

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oil prices and land speculators than neo-Nazis, said town Clerk Claramae Spek. Still, city fathers passed the task force resolution May 23. "We're aware it's a problem affectinJ the western part of the state,' Spelt said. "Our peo&~~:ave the idea of handling some Âˇ before it becomes a problem." In Seaside, Ore., City Manager Larry Lehman said the Dec. 18, 1984, capture of Order member Denver Pa.r menter in bis resort town made residents aware of ~ Nazis, but there baveÂˇbeen no other problems. Lehman joked that Oregon bas had better luck getting rid of followers or the Bbagwan Sbree Rajneesh, in the eastern half of the state, than Idaho has in divesting itself of Aryans. Seaside Mayor Edith Henningsgaard agreed that Oregon's experience with the bhagwan "opened our eyes to what can happen if you just let things occur." The Seaside council passed the resolution at its June 9 meeting. Others found the resolution redundant. Pinehurst's mayor said bis oath of office includes a pledge to uphold the same principles.

However, Gissel said it is no more redundant than the PledJe of Allegiance or singing the national anthem before a ballgame. "It specifically addresses the political philosophy of the ~Nazis, which as exactly opposite of what's set forth in the Declaration of Independence," Gissel said. Spokane City Manager Terry N~ vak said bis city had not received a task force letter. The county received one but bas not acted on it. Novak said be didn't take the request too seriously because the city endorses the concepts of freedom. "We're glad England's gone,'' be said. "It's rough enough having the nation's capital in Washington. Can you imagine what it would be like if it were in London?" Wyoming bas bad the lowest percentage of response to the letter. Task force members also are working on a joint declaration to be signed 6y the five Northwest governors. It would be read at a Northwest Neighbor Day, from noon to 5 p.m. July 12, that task force members are organizing to counteract the gathering of white supremacists. .

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groups." "We have a real strong sense that they're still here," Jerome Commissioner Pamela Smith said in a telephone interview Tuesday. "We just don't see them." She said residents of southern Idaho know the Aryan Nations movement in the north is comprised of "a tiny, tiny minority making a whole lot of splash." Of the resolution, Smith said she was "tick.led to death to be able to do something concrete." The 238 residents of Melstone, on the plains of eastern Montana, are more concerned about depressed (See {)ppolitloa OD pa1e 3)

Supremacist convention set for Idaho 1st national session since Order arrests By Bill Morlin

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The first gath.e ring of white supremacy leaders in the Pacific Northwest since an FBI investigation led to racketeering convictions will be next month at the Aryan Nations Church in North Idaho. Ku Klux Klan, Identity Movement and . Aryan Nations church leaders from throughout lhe United Slates are scheduled to attend lhe Aryan Nations Congress July 12-13 at the church compound near Hayden Lake, organizers said Wednesday. Robert E. Miles. head of The Mountain Church in Cohoctah, Mich., said the gathering would focus on the desire by white separatists to form a "whites only" homeland in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming. "That would leave all the rest .of the United States to be a Garden of Eden - free of racism," Miles said. "It's a truly Christian gesture. "I think it should be a nice, quiet gathering," he said. "I don't think anyone out there has to bolt and lock their doors." The two-day congress will include an evenmg cross burning, or "cross lighting," as Identity backers and Klansmen•prefer to call the rite. Criticism of the gathering came earlier Wednesday from a human rights task force in North Idaho. "Many members of the white revolutionary group known as The Order met through the Aryan Nations. A dozen members of The Order, convicted of racketeering in Seattle ln December, are in various federal

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• Members of the group stole more than $4 million, and federal authorities say they still haven't a ccounted for $1 million. Miles joked about spending some time in the Northwest looking for the missing money stolen by The Order. "I'm going to bring my pick and shovel and look for all that money while I'm out there," Miles said. "Everybody else out there is lookinR for it , so whv shouldn't I?" There currently aren't plans for a ceremony recognizing Orri~r members, bul church spokeswoman Betty Tate ,said, "I can imagine there very likely would be" some kind of remembrance. "Just because these men are behind bars doesn't mean their purpose and strength are discontinued," Tate said. Her son, David Tate, is imprisoned in Missouri for the murder of a state trooper in April 1985. Last year's annual Aryan Nations congress was canceled because of the FBI investigation that resulted in indictments against two dozen members of The Order. "Tbe one year interruption was due to circumstances of The Order or the Bruder Schweigen, and the problems that were caused," Tate said. Richard Butler, who heads the Church of Jesus Christ Christian (Aryan Nations), and other leaders In the pro-white·Identity Movement decided to resume the annual !s ummertime gatherings, Tate ex(See Supremacists on page 5)

Supremacists plained. · "We have no reason to discontinue," she said . "The past year has seen an increase in the strength and the knowledge of the Identity Movement, I think.·• Butler was out of town ·and not available for comment Wednesday. He .released a statement, however, saying the gathering would "let every American, white man and woman, awaken to the fact that your elected officials serve the anti-Christ. They have declared war against your existence as a culture and a race of people." White supremacy leaders are scheduled to talk about declaring a territorial sanctuary, a constitutional amendment, forming a provisional government and the "ZOG inquisition," Tate said. Tbe ''ZOO inquisition" is an apparent reference to the FBI investigation. Members of The Order called the federal government ZOG - an acronym for Zionist Occupied Government. Various white separatist groups have attempted to get state legislatures to support a constitutional amendment based on a book about the "decline and fall of America,'' written by James 0. Pace. Under the proposed Pace amendment, only whites would be allowed to live and vote in the United States. It calls for forced removal of all Jews and non-whites, who

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would be resettled in other lands such as Mexico and Africa. Tate said a tentative program schedule includes these speakers: Thom Robb, of Harrison, Ark., national chaplain of Knights of the Ku Klux Klan; Glen Miller, a former South Carolina Klan leader who now heads the White Patriots Party, and Dr. Ed Fields, Marietta,

Ga., editor of The Thunderbolt an leader of the National States Righ Party. Karl Hand, leader of the Natio al Socialist Liberation Front, M, tairie, La., Rick Cooper, Gold dale, Wash., National Sociali Vanguard, and Tom Metzger, a fo mer California KKK leader wb now heads the White American sistance (WAR).

Counter-convention scheduled COEUR d'ALENE - In counterpoint to the World Aryan Congress at Hayden Lake planned for next month, a community group will stage a Northwest Neighbor Day here July 12, a community leader said Wednesday. "Tbe citizens of the Northwest do not approve of racist activities," said Father Bill Was.cimuth of Coeur d'Alene. spokesman for the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations. "They do not like the label that has been placed on them. that they're tolerant or accepting of racism." Wassmuth said the task force bas invited the governors of Idaho, Washington, Montana and Oregon to issue proclamations affirming the equality of all races and religions. 'l'hP ta11k force hopes to attract

wide participation by North residents in Neighbor Day acti ties. Wassmuth said the task force mains committed to opposing white separatists' so-called terri' rial imperative, their dream of tabllshing an all-white nation in Northwest. "We will use any legal means can to oppose such intolerant ing," saiaWassmutb. "We found several years ago in ~ Countv that silent oppoai' doesn't work." Neighbor DaJ la plumed far to 5 p.m. at Coeur d'AleDe Cl1 Park. Activity plaonJ01 la plete, but plaooen lotend to " brate the rich cultural diffe of the peoples of tbe Northwest," task force press release stated.

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BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - Bozeman city and Gallatin County com~ missioners have joined Butte with resolutions supporting an Idaho group's fight against neo-Nazi bate groups that seek to make the Northwest a haven for white supre~ macists. . I\J Earlier this week, the Bozeman â&#x20AC;˘City Commission unanimously con~ sented to writing a letter of support n~ to the group. And Gallatin County 'C.. commissioners, in a 2-0 vote, passed a resolution supporting the ~ group's cause. l>J Commissioner Ray White abs~ tained from voting on the resolution, saying it was "out of the realm \- of this commission." --:; "This has nothing to do with the ~ state of Montana," he said later. \f\ The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, has asked 1,000 lo-

cal governments throughout the region to support their cause against the white supremacists. The Rev. William Wassmutb, a Catholic priest in Coeur d'Alene who is chairman of the task force, said bis group bas mailed let~ seeking support from 200 counties and 800 cities in Montana, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming and Idaho. The campaign is leading up to the Human Rights Celebration on July 12 in Coeur d'Alene, apparently the first major protest against neo-Nazi groups in the five Northwest states. Wassmuth said the governors from Montana, Washington and Idaho have agreed to send representatives to the event, which will coincide with the Aryan Nations' annual convention lD Kootenai County on July 12 and 13.

At request of Coeur d'Alene, Butte says no to neo-Nazis BUTI'E, Mont. (AP) - Butte, for years Montana's melting pot where people of all races, creeds and colors have been welcomed, bas decided to draw the line against neo-Nazis and other white supremacy groups. The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners agreed this week to support a resolution condemning the activities of sacb groups as the Aryan Nations and the Ku Kluz Klan. ''These people are clangeroal, " Commiaioner Bev Bayes said. "Some of the people in Idaho are afraid to open their mouths in aome instances. We certalnly

don't need something like tbat ba . here." ~lotion "supports tbe

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treated equally and fairly without reprd to race, color or reU,dous convictions.''

The city-county commissioners took their action at the request of a task force on human relations from Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho, home of several white BUÂˇ premaclst groups, including the Aryan Nations, which is holdiJII its annual convention near Hayden Lake July 12-13. Council members expressed fear that neo-Nazi-llke groups are eyeing Montana for expansion. But Commissioner Emmett Jones, while noting he also opposes neo-Nazi activities, ezpressed concern that the coancll was trying to strip such groups of their constitutional right to ezist and speak.

The council's action came in committee-of-the-whole, ao an additional vote would be required for the resolution to take effect.

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Separatists' plan to inove to NW rapped By Michael Murphey A white separatist who wants his followers to move to the Pacific Northwest is wrong when he says they won't meet opposition here, the Rev. Bill Wassmuth says. Wassmutb, chairman of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, said bis group and the Interstate Task Force on Human Relations plan to coordi~ nate a regionwide statement of opposition to racist and separatist movements this summer. · "We want to make the statement around the Fourth of July," Wassmuth said, ''since that is also the date for the rededication of the Statue of Liberty, which is the symbol of justice and equality for all American people." Robert Miles, a white separatist and former Ku Klux Klan official, is pastor of a Cohoctah, Mich., con-

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gregation known as "The Mountain I The task forces are goin, to try lei provide the opporturuty for For the past four years, he has tatements along those lines Crom called on bis followers - which he istate governments and citi.zens says numbers about 2,300 families !groups in each of the five states and 1,500 prison inmates - to Miles has targeted. "We are still in the process of de-move to Washin~n, Idaho, Mon~igning the plan," Wassmuth said, tana, Oregon and Wyoming. Members of the local human re- 'and checking out what we might lations task forces became con- :re able to do." Miles said the concept of moving cerned about. Miles' plans when he talked about them at a conference ru.s followers to this region in the eventual hope of creating a white of his followers last September. More recently, Miles discussed 3eparatist state is nothing new. the plan in a local television inter- .\bout 150 or 160 families of his folview and said, according to owers have already come, he said. Wassmuth, that he didn't think • "We have been counseling famithere would be significant opposi- Ies who want to move up there to tion to his plan to move his follow- ~cape the violence of the cities," 'tliles said. "We are trying to put ers to the Northwest. "We want to find a way to say ogether a package to make it easiloudly and clearly that this area is ?r for people to rµove up there." not a haven for separatists," He said that include trying to arWassmuth said, "and we want to let ·ange a group rate with moving them know they are not f.oing to :ompanies and insurance compafind a lot of sympathy here. ' Jies, as well as gathering materials Church."

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on the business climates and opportunities in each area, and trying to work out property trades through real estate agents. "We don't want to deal in intangibles," Miles said. "We don't want our people to go up there and fill up the welfare rolls.' He said he hoped his followers could establish "separate communities within the region. It will be like a new nation being born." Miles said his philosophy advocates white separatism and not white supremacy. He said he thinks when races mix, hatred and violence are inevitable, so living with your own ls the answer. "We choose the Northwest because the region can accommodate a flow of people, there are no minority problems in that area,'' he said. "It. will enable WI to raise our families without any emphasis on negative aspects, and strictly along positive concepts."

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racism and religious prejudice.". Meeting at the remote compounr of the Aryan·Nations Church in th heavily forested hills of norther. Idaho, the· white supremacist called for establishment of whites-only nation in the Pacifi, Northwest and the destruction o nonwhites and non-Christians. "Our goal .is the destruction ~ them," Pastor Thomas Robb of th, Church of Jesus Christ, Harrison Ark., tol<J about 300 listeners "There -~ no middle ground, we'l take po survivQrs." · I White suprema.cists stayed awaJ from the. counterdemonstration ' ~Ulf~DiDI latoleraace' . , ; and police ,reported no trouble OJ arrests. · ' '**We want everyone to know that the Aryan Nations and other · Robb was one of 15 white susuch hate groups do not represent premacist leaders planning to norA do ' they speak for the people of speak during the two-day confer~ lda.bo." Evans told the crowd ence that includes a cross-lightin8 .~'.Although small in number, and tributes to The Order, a violen1 , tn,;se :Qat~ groups have a blind and . Aryan · Nations' offshoot that , u~ning intolerance for diver- launched an unsuccessful but viosi~ ,,,··pe said. "They hold a per- lent revolution in 1984. Armed men verted notion Qf what America is in· combat g~ar patrQll~ th' 29· · all about as thf:Y promote senseless acre compound. HAYDEN LAKE, Ida. ( UPI)~dreds of white supremacists, nwiy. of them armed and from an ~Ament of Ku Klux Klan and similar U.S. and Canadian groups, met ' Saturday to deno~nce nonw'!.n~s, Jews and the federal govei'tttt\ent. ' iMe&nwhile, Idaho Gov. John V. F.Nan.a and ·about 1,200 others gather.ed. 15 miles away for a "Good N:eighbors Day." Nearly 200 communities sent resolutions in support of that session in Coeur d'Alene, an~ governors of Montana, Washington and Oregon sent statements aaking citizeDS to reject racism. 1 ,

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have forgotten how reason." 1 The Pace group, named for James 0. Pace, the author of the idea, seeks repeal of the 14th Amendment, which extended the bill of rights to the states and assured cite.nship to aJI. That done, the group would "repatriate" all nonwhites, after paying compensation for taking their property. Mr. Johnson seemed to be alone' among the delegates In considering· Jews white and therefore eligible to remain, so long as they were not "more than one-eighth Middle Eastern," he said. But Mr. Butler, along with most of the other participants, said he no longer believed It would be possible to expel non-whites and said he preferred splitting the country up, with whites In the Northwest and rest allotted to ZOG, meaning Zionist Occupation Government, which Is what the racista call the ' Federal Government. Mr. Butler said the separation of the ' Northwest from the rest of the country was aJready under way In the recent , movement of white fammes to the re- · gion. "Ever since the sliver mines col- · lapsed the entire economy has been ·. based on white In-migration," he declared. "They come out which all kinds ' of evasive, weaslly reasons why they came, but when you pin them down It's · because they want to live with white 1 people and educate their children with white people."

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Thanks for celebration Editor:

Thanks from task force Tbe Buman Rights Celebration on July 12 in the Coeur d'Alene City Park was a historical day in the Northwest for recognizing liberty, equality and justice for all persons. All of America was able to witness our celebration, which was based upon the belief that to say yes to human rights is the best way to say no to racism.

This eventful day, sponsored by the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, would not have occurred without the outpouring of support from those in attendance who came from many communities. We are equally grateful to Gov. John Evans of Idaho, Gov. Booth Gardner of Washington, Gov. Victor Atiyeh of Oregon and Gov. Ted Schwinden of Montana for their statements and proclamations of support for human rights. An expression of great appreciation also goes to all the citizens, counties and organizations who sent resolutions of support. We wish to extend special recognition to the outstanding and in-depth reporting on the Human Rights Celebration by Spokesman-Review / Spokane Chronicle reporter D.F. Oliveria and the well-researched column by (managing editor} Chris Peck in which be compared the Red Brigades of Italy with the Aryan Nations/ white supremacy movement in Idaho. Finally, The Spokesman-Review editorial of July 15 ("Fight against racism is a continuing battle") is an elequent statement in support of human rights. BILL WASSMUTH, NORM GISSEL,

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Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, Coeur d'Alene

The Buman Rlpts' Celebration on July 12 at tbe Coeur d'Alene City Part was an historical day in tbe Northwest for recopi~ the liberty, equality and Justice for all of America was able to witnea our celebration which was based upon tbe belief that to say "yes" to human rights is tbe best way to say no to racism. Tbla eventful day sponaored by the Kootenai County Tut Force on Buman Relations would not have occur1'ed without tbe outpouring of support from those in attendance who came from many communities. We are equally grateful to Governon John Evans, Booth Gardner, Victor Atiyeh and Ted Schwiden for their statements and proclamations of support for human rights. An apression of great appreciation goes to all the cities, counties and organizations that did send resolutions of support. Our open letter of thanks would be incomplete without expressing our gratitude to all tboee businesses and lndivicfuals that gave of their time and finances to make the celebration possible. We wish to express a special thanks to the many b111inesses, artists, entertainers, school systems, churches, restaurants, the City of Coeur d'Alene, law enforcement

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Butler's hate Is motivating EDITOR: Mary Budd, I have to thank you. I have to thank you

for reminding me that I don't have to be a "couch potato" - I can do something. I also thank God and many men and women who fought, and worked in factories, and lost sons and daughters in World War II so that I might have the privilege of being a "couch potato." For those of you under 45 who aren't history buffs, may I remind you that, back in the 30s, when Hitler and his Nazi party were beginning their movement, the majority of the world's people considered them an unimportant lunatic fringe. They also underestimated the poor economic conditions in Europe and the desires of many young. people for self-importance.~ strong leadenhip. It would seem that BuuerÂˇs (J refuse to call that person mister) "Mein Kamprâ&#x20AC;˘ follows Adolph's game plan all too closely. It is no accident that Butler's group, and its affiliates, congregate in the Southeast and, now, the Northwest in areas struggling economically, less densely populated, and yet with easy access to major commerce and transportation centers. As for out-breeding us, that's no laughing matter, either. Young women who loved Nazi men bad babies. What mother wants to leave her child? If she remained with her Nazi man, she was to have as many babies as possible, and they were raised to think as Nazis "The Master Race." The mother who defied this edict was ''eliminated.''

"Not here," you say, and "not now." What about the Rashneesbees? If that man bad been serving a cause beyond bis own wealth, what might have happened? How many lost, runaway girls in American cities would not welcome a caring attitude a warm bed and the beautiful peace of a Hayden ~e home? Once there, she might leave if she wished? I wonder. Brainwashing, ignorance, inducement - they're all tools to be used against a young person who's bad things bard. It's great to be well fed when you've been hungry for a long time. Well, Mary Budd, as soon as I finish this, I'm going to get off the couch and take up the telephone to reach the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations and see if I can be of help to them. I hope you've moved some other "potatoes" as much as you've moved me. Next, I think I'll finish reading the newspaper. . PATHAMES .

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Rehnquist questions President Reagan's record on civil rights has been under fire since bis first months in office. Critics now have more ammunition. William Rehnquist, a highly intelligent, forceful member of the U.S. Supreme Court, is nominated by Reagan to serve as Chief Justice. This past week he has had to answer to the Senate Judiciary Committee for letters and actions be took early in bis career as an Arizona attorney and Republican campaign worker. Most importantly, he has had to answer for bis life-long attitude toward civil rights. In 1952, Rehnquist, then a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Robert Jack.son, wrote a memo stating that "separate but equal" public education for blacks was ''right and should be reaffirmed." Though he said last year that the Supreme Court's landmark decision outlawing school segregation is correct, he added "I think there was a perfectly reasonable argument the other way." North Idaho and dozens of communities throughout the Northwest have recenUy made a strong, vocal commitment against that sort of thinking and for civil rights. The Northwest, and Kootenai County in particular, has learned a painful lesson about bigotry. It is wrong morally. It is bad for business. It is bad for image. It is just plain bad. The Northwest cannot afford anything less than redoubled commltment to elect leaders standing strongly on the side of civil rights. As citizens of an area where bigotry has flourished, we have a personal interest in having a Supreme Court Chief Justice who is as strongly committed to civil rights as we are.

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The aimation hu been particularly erltleal for Kootenai County, wbleb must bualepriloners in otbel'eoanties' faellltles while its new jail la under construction. The counties succeasfully sought a '13,800 grant, to be administered tbrougb North Idaho College, t.o study both tbe poatbWty of a Juvenile center and ways of improving ln-bome diversion PfOll'8IDI. 'lbe wort beiDc done in North Idaho Is a flntand may serve as a pilot p ~ for the rest of the state, said Tony Stewart, head of NIC's aocJa1 sclence department.

Donna Bone was chosen by the 14-member advisory committee to conduct the research beca111e of her varied Job experience dlrectlng a Juvenile diversion program for the Torrance, Calif. police department, serving as a rehabilitation counselor, and working with drug crisis p~ grams.

She has a doctorate in clinical and social psychology and a master's degree in community mental health. Bone's report to the Governor's Commission for Children and Youth will outline the special area needs to consider in building a juvenile diversion center and attempt to identify local, state and federal funds that could be used for the project, Stewart said.

She will also propose ways of using counseling programs in the offenders own homes or in foster homes as an alternative to jail, he said. Her report, due in March, will be compiled after extensive vis-

its starting Sept. 2 with county commissioners, judges, counselors and law enforcement agents . in the five northern counties, Stewart said. The advisory committee is made up of people who have

worked with juveniles and in getting funding from the legislators. County commissioners also will be asked to select individuals to serve on a planning board.

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COEUR d'ALENE - In 1984 - after a violent offshoot of the Aryan Nations robbed, murdered and bombed its way into the headlines - Kootenai County's inert Task Force on Human Relations woke up. Its members wanted to stem the racist threat in North Idaho, but were aware of the dangen of speaking out. "When The Order ~ped loose, the task force revitalized, ' recalled the Rev. Bill Wassmuth. "They told me they wanted me to be chairman because I wasn't married and didn't have children and I lived here in a Waama~ brick building. It was a joke." No one was laughing last week after a pipe bomb exploded near the back door of the frame rectory of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wassmuth has been pastor at St. Pius since 1979, when the task force was formed. For the put two years, be bas been the point man in the community's

effort to counter the white supremacist pbilosophy of the Aryan Nations and its pastor, the Rev. Richard Butler. Though Wasamuth was only 20 feet from the bomb blast, he wasn't injured. But be was shaken. And now he's afraid for bis life. "But I won't be controlled by fear," he said. "I refuse to." Such words show determination and courage, said a U.S. Justice Department official who baa worked in the civil rights area for 30 years. Wassmuth's nonviolent reaction to a violent incident also fits the historic pattern set by civil rights leaders, several task force members said. Until police have evidence that Monday's bomb was the work of Aryan Nations members, Wassmuth will not accuse the white supremacist group. "It's always been the thrust of the task force to focus on the positive and that'll continue," he said. Wassmuth said be refused an invitation by Butler to bold a joint news conference to condemn the bombing "because I don't acknowledge him. Appearing with him would give him credibility."

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Belief Wassmuth's non-violent rebuke of Butler parallels traits of black civil rights leader Martin Luther King, said Tony Stewart, North Idaho College political science instructor. "Bill keeps his human rights movement legal, moral and non-violent. King did, too, but, like Bill, was a victim of violence," Stewart said, in reference to King's 1968 assassination. Wassmuth, 45, knew when be accepted the chairmanship of the task force that his doctrine of peace and unity would be opposed by violent groups. But, he said, "I always worked under the premise that I'm safe. An attack on me would unify the community - it did. I assumed that was my protection." Robert Hughes, a mediator with the Justice Department's Community Relations Service in Seattle, said effective civil rights leaders cannot function in an atmosphere of fear. Âˇ'By understanding the danger inherent in his position, he's demonstrated the vision necessary iD effective leaders," Hughes said of Wassmuth. "There are seven task forces in the Northwest and I would expect that none of the leaders' commitments will be affected by what happened in Coeur d'Alene." But Wassmuth's life is affected. He says his faith in God and mankind is strengthened by his community's response to the bombing area religious leaders last week promised more visible support for the task force - and the fact he wasn't hurt. He also is well aware of what has happened to some other civil rights leaders. "1 don't want to be a hero or a martyr," he said. "Yes, J'm afraid for my life. I'm even more fearful about what happens to others in the community." The bombing has changed his habits. Traditionally a late-night lone jogger, Wassmuth now takes a

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(Continued from page partner. He used to leave his house unlocked while jogging so he wouldn't have to carry a key. Not anymore. He sent his visiting cousin home Thursday rather than leave her alone in his house for two days while he attended an out-of-town support session. But, rather than lettin, fear curtail his efforts in promoting human rights, Wassmutb uses Monday's bombing to make positive points. "We're getting to them or they wouldn't do this," be said of the Aryan Nations, which he bolds ultimately responsible for the incident. Without the band of white supremacists, there would be no task force and he wouldn't be in the spotlight, he said. "They're making more and more mistakes, especially since the human rights celebration in July," Wassmuth said. The rally, designed to counter media coverage of the Aryan Nations annual gathering, also celebrated efforts to organize task forces in five northwestern states, Wassmuth said. Such efforts have put the Aryans on the run, he said. "Bombing my house was a bad move, a bad mistake. We're having an effect.'' Jewish Defense Organization leader Mordechai Levy, who contacted Wassmuth on Wednesday from New York to offer protection, believes the bpmbing must be avenged with weapons. Wassmuth prefers words. "The task force has resisted their efforts. We don't approve of their methodology," he said of the militant group. The task force has organized a solidarity rally for Thursday night, capitalizing on the community's outrage over the bombing. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the Bonner Room of North Idaho College's student union. Hughes, who has worked in the civil rights area since 19a4, said holding the rally shows the same vision, the same recognition of opportunities that catapulted King's

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movement into international view. Stewart and task force member Norm Gissel draw many parallels between Wassmuth and the 1960s black leader. "Martin Luther King was a great speaker. He kept the movement in focus," Stewart said. "Bill does the same thing. Other people participate in all the programs, but when it comes to the final important messaJe, he's the one who puts it in focus.' Wassmuth's beginnings in the task force also are similar to King's experiences, Gissel said. Both groups approached church pastors who were willing and articulate. King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference began small with little effect, Stewart said, but it developed into one of the most effective civil rights groups in the U.S. Already, Wassmuth has propelled the task force into national view, Hughes said. At the first annual Conference on Prejudice and Racial Violence sponsored by the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., last week, Hughes used the Kootenai County Task Force as an example of a successful grass-roots movement. "These task forces are a unique concept - a combination of private people, religious leaders, law enforcement and public officials," he said. "They're only .in the Northwest right now but are providing models for the rest of country." Other communities with task forces are Boise, Spokane, Anchorage, Pocatello, Seattle and Goldendale, Wash. Wassmuth, second of nine children, is an Idaho native. His pa.rents farmed in the tiny town of Green Creek, near Grangeville. When he graduated from the seminary in 1967, he felt uneasy about the priesthood. In an October 1985 interview, he explained his frustrations as a young priest. "It was an artificial world ... not God's, not a real one. We were supposed to create a church, and rescue people from the real world on

their way to heaven." Wassmuth was sent to a special summer school at Seattle University during the late '60s, to learn the current Vatican II theology, one that allowed more personal growth. "I went through adolescence at age 30. They told me, 'Find out who you are as Bill, then as a priest.' "Now I don't have to wear clerical clothes. I don't have to confine my ministry within the Catholic Churc.h." Coeur d'Alene residents - even parishioners rarely see the bearded Wassmuth wearing a clerical collar. The past two years, he has shown up in full, slicked-back regalia at rock revival dances. Seated in his parish office Thursday, he expressed surprise at the telegrams and calls he had received from leaders of national organizations such as the Anti Defamation League and the National Anti Klan Network. He is pleased by the letters of support from ~udents at Ramsey Elementary School. "First of all, I think you should know, I didn't do it," one student wrote. "I'd be glad to rebuild your house but I'm too little," wrote another. Wassmuth believes he will be able to move forward again after this weekend's trip to Cottonwood to visit his mother - his father died in May - and to meet with a suP.port group of priests. 'The threats didn't used to scare me. They do now," he said. "This doesn't appear to be the start of a bloodbath or siege. It looks more like an attempt to scare me. It did. But it also brought out more support, more energy. "Was it worth it? The fear level in the community is higher - we lost a huge step there. We could have built support for the task force in a lot of other ways."

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People here not easily frightened Even peaceful Coeur d'Alene isn't safe from the violent acts of terrorists. Late Monday evening, a Catholic priest who is active in promoting human rights and equality and who has been an outspoken critic of hate groups, was the target of a bomb. The Rev. Bill Wassmuth, who was in another part of his home Monday when the bomb blew out his back door and shattered windows, was uninjured, thankfully. Had he been a few steps closer to his door, Wassmuth could have been badly injured or killed. Âˇ The people in this community, this newspaper and area law enforcement agencies are taking this incident with the utmost seriousness. This was not the act of young vandals, scribbling marks on someone's doors or turning over trashcans. This was the act of someone with a potential for murder. And despite the racist rhetoric of the bigots Wassmuth has long opposed, such an incident is no heroic act of war, no battle for liberation. The perpetrators of this ugly crime sank to the lowest level of man's inhumanity to man: Men of violence struck out at a man of peace. Whoever is responsible for this or similar actions that threaten the lives of the citizens of this county must expect to pay the full price if they are convicted.

This community has taken a great deal of pride in its cultural diversity and in the fact that people here can express their beliefs without threat of injury. Wassmuth's leadership in the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations and his promotion of the recent Human Rights Celebration are much appreciated here. Wassmuth is the kind of citizen North Idaho can be proud of: tolerant, generous and forgiving. The attempt on Wassmuth's life will not silence the forces of good in this part of the country, nor will it end the crusade for human rights here. On the contrary, it should show us how much work is left to be done, how much hate there is yet to overcome. We can't allow these kinds of threats to shake our belief in what is right. This community and this newspaper stand fully behind Bill Wassmuth and what he believes in. Whoever is responsible for the attempt to murder him bas threatened all of us, and we will not be frightened. No, we are not safe from the acts of terrorists here. But neither are terrorists safe from us.

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Economic ills top concern By MICHAEL NEFF Pr988 staff writer

Idaho's Democrats foresee ~ nomlc development as the the most important issue faclng Idaho for the remainder of the 20th Century. 'lbat conclusion was reached by political science instructor Tony Stewart of North Idaho Collep, af. ter he analyzed the results of a futurism questionnaire conducted during the 1986 Democrat State

to "throw caution and reason to the wind and dream of what they would like their state, their government, and lives to be like 15, 20, or 25 yean hence.'' Sixty-one percent of the participants said the best source for increased future revenue is penonal and corporate income tu. A population growth of between 10 and 20 percent by the year ml is supported by 62 percent of tbe participants. The participants also view hydro-electric and solar power as the best sources of new energy, and indicated quality education ii the key to recruiting new busiÂˇ nesses and creating jobs, said

Convention. The convention was held in Coeur d'Alene in late June and early July. , The state Democrats releued Stewart's analysis of the futurism study at a press conference in Stewart. Boise today. Stewart pointed out 73 percent of 'l1le second and third moat im- the participants were from Idaho's portant issues identified by the 1st Congressional District, bat participants, acco~ to Stew- said there is an unusually bigb art, are quality education and tu agreeement on most questions by reform. the participants from the two disStewart asked 148 participants tricts.

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Kootenai County and 1st District Court candidates Wednesday went to the public with their views on everything from the Aryan Nations to buying supplies. Republican District S Commissioner candidate Al Sharon listed ridding the county of the Church of Jesus Christ Christian (Aryan Nations) as a top priority at the forum co-sponsored by North Idaho College and the League of Women Voters. The Aryan Nations and the milhaps associated with the offshoot group, The Order, are the "cancers of cancers" and "the single

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Sharon's Democratic opponent, high school teacher -Robert Haakenson, also vowed to wort to get rid of the group, but said the work of the past few weeks showed that law enforcement offtclala are making great strides. "I'm not going to run them out of town on a rail, as was once proposed," he said. "We have to deal with this legally... When asked how they would solve the conflicts occurring in the

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"Are we doing it for lawyers or people who need to get cases heard?" he said. three times as much. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Clerk candidates Democrat Judicial candidates Jim Judd emergency medical services pro- and Richard Wallace both llLd Leah Phelps and Republlcan gram, Haakenson said he woald they support the use of the death,. . Shirley Deitz were asked how they rearrange the advisory board to penalty in certain situations. would best anticipate lncom.lng include more consumers and revenues so Kootenai County does Judd said he would use alter· fewer actual care providers. natives to actual trials such as not find itself in the critical budget EMS providers are capable of using mediators and ~ttlement shortfall of the 1985-86 year. self-regulation, Sharon said, tak· conferences with retired Judges, to Revenue projections must be ing a punch at an earlier propoul bring down the cost of resolving made in figuring the budget acby Commissioner Glenn Jacuon disputes. cording to state law, said Deitz, to expand the EMS ordinance and Many people are frustrated with bead secretary in the sheriff's of. establish county licensing to the slowness and cost of the court fice, but she does not think there ensure quality care. system, Wallace said. He proposed are any better ways to actually anBoth commissioner candidates cases be scheduled in blocs of ticipate revenues. said they are not certain that a lite 25-100 instead of the priority sysPhelps, who assumed the clerk's near Fighting Creek ahould be used tem that now exists. title in August 1985 after the death as a landfill and advocated addl· of Carol Deitz, said the clerk must Under the current system civil anticipate revenues. Close extlonal investigation. "Fighting Ci-eet to me aeema to . cases sometimes are bumped at amination of past revenues be an afterthought," said Sbaraa ol the last minute, rescheduled a year coupled with "100-percent later and often take 3-5 yean to ation of all other elected offlclals.'' Hauser Lake. Incineration will be the eventual resolve, be said. should make the income match the solution to Kootenai County's solid The bloc system would create a expenditures more closely. waste problems, Haakenson said slight disadvantage for lawyers Both treasurer candidates Dem· but he ls not sure that Wallace said, but they would ocrat Sharon Rathbun and Rein Spokane's D1"0DOled waste-to- to adjust. publican Jeannine Froman ad· ergy plant Ia the answer, beuse garbage dlaposaJ may cost vacated sharing employees between different county departments to take advantage of some slack periods. .. Suell a system gives employees a chance to build empathy" for the others• duties and saves the county money, said Froman, a real estate appraiser with Hoapncl and Associates and a former employee of the county assessor's office. "F.mployee sharing would go a 1ODI way toward develoPinl coop, eratlon between the offlees... sbe said. •

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Wassmuth outlines plan to fight racism By D.F. Oliveria

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Establishment of community human rights Human rights leaden from Kootenai County called ~ups for support to people victimlzed by racial and Saturday for creation of a realonal task force and a re11g1ous barassmenl crime reporting system to coml>at the spread of white • Promotion of laws cleslgned to combat racism, supremacy in the Northwest. -such 88 Idaho's malicious barulment legislation and "Tbe time bas come that the ~lie moat be more bills paramW aware and involved with this ~lem," the Rev. Bill oa ....... ~ .. ........., Wusmuth uld ~ Vancouver, Waab. Be and Tony • Establlsbment of a crune reporting system that Stewart, also of Coeur d'Alene, spoke at tbe Northwest identifies racially or reUclously motivated crimes: Political Science Alloclatloa Convention. • Adoption of educational curricula for all school The orpnisatlon represents political scientists from systems lbat address problems of bigotry. 1S western states. • Creation of a federal and five-state Northwest Before leaving for the convention,' the two officials human rights tut force to deal with racial violence. of the Kootenai County Buman Relatl~ Taalt Force • Endorsement of political candidates whose plat-· releued the tut of tielr ~tatlon, 'The Racism form pledges meaningful support for human rights Movement in the Pacif1c Northwest: A Threat to · Human IUgbts and Indlvidual Freedom." The pair underscored the need for quick action by In It, tbey oaWned a DiDe-step platform for combat- citing statistics that show a rapid increase in racially ting racism. and rellgi~J IJ!Otivated iDcldents in the 19808. Staffwrtter

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Waasmuui and Stewart cited a 1984 study by 1 Ute Center for Democratic Renewal (formerly the NatiQPal Anti-Klan Ne!!:!/· which reported more than 30.0, members of org bate groups have been arrested since 1979. They were charged with racially motivated murders, bombings of churches and homes of Clvll riibts leaden, intimidation, and harassment. li'or every arrest, the report said, there were another two documented incidents of freelan~ racists coinmittlng illegal acts. ", According to the two, the U.S. Civil Rights Commls~ sion also reported a "drastic increase" in anti-5emiilc violence since 1978 - 49 incidents in 1978, 705 in 19H and 638 in 1985. ~·· A coalition from all levels of government, the pi:i~ vate sector ~ law enforcement :ls needed to pr:operlyrespond to raCUllll, Wassmutb said. ~•" "The communitJ must balance the freedom . of" speech and asaembly and the rights of people to live without fear and lnth:nldation," be said.

Wassmuth expands campaign A Coeur d'Alene priest whole home was the target of a September bombing on Saturday called for the creation of a regional tut force and a coordinated crime-reporting system to combat the spread of white supremacy in the Northwest. "The time has come that tbe public must be more aware and involved with this problem," the Rev. Bill Wassmuth said at the Northwest Political Science A> sociation convention in Van· couver, Wash. Wassmuth's home was bombed Sept. 15 in an attack that bu been blamed on three people with ties to the white supremacist Aryan Nations Church, based north of Hayden. The trio also bas been cbarled with three bombings that rocked downtown Coeur d'Alene Sept. 29. Wassmuth, bead of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, and human rights activist Tony Stewart are the authors of "The Racism Movement in the Pacific Northwest: A Threat to Human Rights and Individual Freedom." In it, they outline a nine-step platform for combating racism, including: • Establishment of community human rights groups for support to people victimized by racial and religious harassment. • Promotion of laws desilned to combat racism, such as bills outla . paramilitary training and I;:;,s malicious harassment legislation. • Establishment of a crime-reportlng system that identifies racially or religiously motivated crimes. • Adoption of educational curricula for all school system, that address problems of bigotry. • Creation of a federal and fivestate Northwest human rilbta tut force to deal with rac1al vlolence. • Endorsement of political candidates whose plaUorma pledp meaningful support for human rirbts.

The pair underscored the need for quick action by citing statistics that show a rapid increase in racially and religiously motivated incidents in the 19808. Wassmuth and Stewart cited a 1984 study by the Center for Democratic Renewal, formerly the National Anti-Klan Network, which reported more than 300 members of organized hate groups have been arrested since 1979. They were charged with racially motivated murders, bombings of churches and homes of civil rights leaders.

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Mobilizing reason to combat racism The Kootenai County Human Relations Task Force has brainstormed up a spectrum of do-able ideas to combat the ruthle:p, insidious evil of racism. The Rev. Bill Wassmuth says the sugestiom presented Saturday in a speech at the Northwest Political Science Association Convention in Vancouver, Wash., weren't meant to be any kind of master plan and include some ideas which already are being pursued along with some new possibili-

Han enclave of racists from Hayden Lake makes Inroads into Goldendale, Wassmuth explains, people there should feel comfortable that there Is a network that will support their efforts against the intrusion. ties. Still, there's much food for thought in the presentation, titled, 0 The Racism Movement in the Pacific Northwest: A Threat to Human Rights and Individual Freedom." Wassmuth and Tony Smith, another task force official who spoke to the political scientists gathered from 13 western states, threw out a list of ways to fight racism: community human rights groups to support victims of racial and religious barassment; laws specifically aimed at combatting racism; a cnme reporting system that identifies crimes motivated by race or religion; educational curricula addressing bigotI'Yj a five-state human rights organization; a task force of members from the federal, state and local levels; endorsement of political candidates whose platforms pledge meaningful support for human rights; promotion of community seminars and workshops; and selection of business and community leaders to speak out on racism. The suggestions mesh well with information from The Center for Democratic Renewal's "When Hate Groups Come to Town: A Handbook of Model Community Responses." The center,

formerly the National Anti-Klan Network, says effective response balances political action with public education and response to the needs of victims. The task force's list is by no means inclusive. There are endless possibilities of strategies to reach the goals Wassmuth pinpoints, including general community awareness at all levels, increased communication to improve the effectiveness of law-enforcement efforts, and a "general united kind of stance" or "common posture" so that people who oppose the ideoloees of racist groups don't feel they re all alone or part of a small group. H an enclave of racists from Hayden Lake makes inroads into Goldendale, Wassmuth explains, peorle there should feel comfortable tha there is a network that will support their efforts against the intrusion. Wassmoth points with pride to some of the things being done around the region to take a stand against racism, including last year's symposium in Coeur d'Alene that included civil rights activist Julian Bond, celebration of Martin Luther King Day, a recent workshop on violence in Cheney, and last summer's human rights celebration in a Coeur d'Alene park. But there is still room for improvement, be says, including better tracking of Aryan Nations members through networking by law enforcement, and more vigorous defense of the civil as well as criminal rights of minorities who have been victims of harassment. The task force's ideas on putting the clamps on racism are well thought out and practical, but the strongest inspiration comes in Wassmuth's response to a question about wbat the average person can do to fight racism. People should take a good look at themselves and the groups to which they belong, t-0 identify any prejudice that exists and root it out, he says. It's tough to criticize racism with "grandiose principles.. when you practice it on a smaller scale. Eliminating prejudice within is the most important and toughest battle in the war against racism. No master plan is needed to go to work on this one.

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: SPOKANE - Northern Idaho human rights leaders have called for creation of a regional task ·torce and a crime-reporting system to combat the spread of white supremacy in the North:w~st. "The time has come that the public must be more aware and involved with this problem," the Rev. Bill Wassmuth of Coeur d'Alene said Saturday at the Northwest Political Science Association convention in Vancou-

ver, Wash. Wassmuth and human rights activist Tony Stewart of Coeur d'Alene earlier released the text of their convention presentation, "The Racism Movement in the Pacific Northwest: A Threat to Human Rights and Individual Freedom." In it, they outlined a nine-step platform for combating racism. It included: • Establishment of community human rights groups for support to people victimized by racial and

religious harassment.' • Promotion of laws designed to combat racism, such as Idaho's malicious-harassment legislation and bills to outlaw paramilitary training. • • · .• Establishment of a crtme-reporting system that identifies racially or religiously motivated crimes. • Adoption of . educational curricula for all school $ystems that address problems of bigotry. • Creation of a federal and five-state Northwest ,. human

rights task force to deal with racial violence. • Endorsement of political candidates whose platforms pledge meaningful support for human rights. The pair underscored the need for quick action by citing statistics that show a rapid increase in racially and religiously motivated incidents in the 1980s. Wassmuth and Stewart cited a 1984 study by the Center for Democratic Renewal, formerly the National Anti-Klan Network,

whlch reported that more than 300 members of organized hate groups had been arrested since 1979. They were charged with racially motivated murders, bombings of churches and homes of civil rights leaders, intimidation and harassment. For every arrest, the report said, there were two documented incidents of racists committing illegal acts. The report said the U.S. Civil Rights Commission also reported a large increase in anti-Semitic

violence since 1978 - 49 incidents in 1978, 705 in 1984, and 638 in 1985. A coalition from all levels of government, the private sector and law enforcement is needed to properly respond to racism, Wassmuth said. "The community must balance the freedom of speech and assembly and the rights of people to live without fear and intimidation." The home of Wassmuth, an outspoken member of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, was bombed Sept. 15.

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teps neede t ct gtry Creation of a regional task force and measures to combat racial violence are unfortunate necessities in an age of increasing intolerance. Northern Idaho human ri ghts leaders have , proposed a series_of steps to confront and r e' duce racial tensions. The proposals share a ! common theme: raising the public's con' sciousness about racism. The underly ing be, lief must be that the vast majority of people : won't tolerate prejudice, that public opinion 1 can be focused to recognize the cancer of racial intolerance, and that hate groups such as , Idaho's Aryan Nations will wither into remission when confronted by a public that rejects their message and tactics . The northern Idaho group is led by the Rev. Bill Wassmuth and Tony Stewart, both of Coeur d'Alene . The R ev. Wassmuth, you'll recall, was the object of violence when his house was bombed Sept. 15. Coeur d'Alene suiÂˇfered a morning of bombing terror Sept. 29 for which sever al persons connected with the , Aryan ations have been arrested. Besides the local incentives for combating racism, the two leaders cite nationwide figures that sho~ a dramatically rising inci' dence of racial viol ence. More than 300 meni. bers of organized hate groups have been arr ested si nce 1979, for example. Anti-Semitic violence has grown from 49 incidents in 1978 to 705 in 1984 and 638 last year. The proposals for combating racia l violence include: Creation of a federal and five-state Pacific Northwest human rights task force -to deal with racial viol ence. e Establishment of a crim e reporting system that identifies racially or religiously â&#x20AC;˘ motivated crimes. Adoption by school systems of educational curricula that address problems of bigotry. Establishment of community human rights groups for supporting people victimized by racial and religious harassment. Âˇ These efforts, along with laws aimed at fi gh ting intolerance and elected officials pledged to enforce them, can isolat the hatemongers . Without a fertile field of public tol erance for, or indifference to, racial bigotry, racists such as the Aryan Nations and others will remain no more than a curiosity.

Anti-racism stance brings award to city By David Newman Staff writer

COEUR d'ALENE - An award commending this community for its o~position to racism and violence will be presented to civic leaders next month by a New York-based human rights group. The first-ever Raoul Wallenberg Civic Award will be given Jan. 14 during a ceremony at New York City Ball. Invited to accept it are Mayor Ray Stone, the Rev. Bill Wassmuth of St. Pius X Catholic Church, and Kootenai County Undersheriff Larry Broadbent. "It will be for standing up to the forces of evil," said Rachel Oestreicher Haspel, president of The Raoul Wallenberg Committee of the United States. The award will be conferred on the entire community, not on a particular organization or person, Haspel emphasized during an interview Monday. "To get this community award is very gratifying for the work of the :ask force and others," Wassmuth said. Tbe priest ls chairman of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, a group that formed to counter the Aryan Nations sect's message of white supremacy. "It's an acknowledgement from outside the community that people here are pro-equality_ and in favor of human rights,'' Wassmuth said

Monday.

"Those groups that are interested In human rights have their eye on this area; they are definitely lookIng this way,'' said Wassmuth, whose home waa damaged Sept. 15 by a pipe bomb. Three men finked to the Aryan Nations are accused of that bombing and of placing a series of bomos that rocked downtown Coeur d'Alene Sept. 29. ''Tbis is a very positive thing,"

said Stone. "It's going to speak rather loudly and clearly for decency." "It's nice to have the community recognized for its efforts,'' said Broadbent. "There's just a tremendous amount of support out there and feelings for the problems that have gone on here." Broadbent, a frequent speaker and participant at regional and national human rights meetings, said the national recognition did not surprise him. He said the task force is acclaimed nationwide as a model for community action. The mid-January award will commemorate the 42nd anniversary of Wallenberg's arrest and dis路 appearance In Hungary. Wallenberg was the son of a prominent Swedish family and educated at the University of Micbi路 gan. At the request of the U.S. War Refugee Board, be entered Sweden's diplomatic corps and went to Budapest in July 1944 at the age of 32. His mission was to protect Hungarian Jews from Nazi concentration camps by issuing Swedish protective passports. Sources cited by the Wallenberg Committee credit the Swede with saving more than 100,000 lives. On Jan. 17, 1945, as Soviet troops aP.proached the German-occupied city, Wallenberg and his driver left Budapest to meet a Soviet commander in a nearby town and request food and supplies for the Jews under his protection. The two men were taken into custody by the Soviet secret p<>lice. Since then, unconfirmed Soviet 路 reports have indicated that Wallenberg died of a heart attack in pris路 on in 1947. However, other pnsoners have reported meeting a Swede, who may have been Wallenberg, in (See Award on page 3)

Spokane, Wash., Tues., Dec. 16, 1986.

Award--cconttnued from page 1) a Soviet prison as late as 1975.

The Raoul Wallenberg Committee of the United States was formed in 1981 out of a working group established in 1979, Haspel said. The committee does not give the annual Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Award. That distinction is conferred by an unrelated SwedishAmerican group, Haspel said. The Wallenberg Civic Award also carries a "small monetary award" that will go to the city of Coeur d'Alene, Haspel said. Representatives of Jewish, Catholic and Protestant churches, including the Church of Sweden, will attend the Wallenberg presentation in New York. Also attending will be a representative of Sweden's government, Haspel said.

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ON HUMAN RIGHTS

RESOLUTION NO. BY THE COUNCIL:

BAKE R, COLE S , TATE , TWI LE GAR , WE BB AND WETHERELL.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BOISE CITY EXPRESSING THE ABHORRENCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OVER RECENT EVENTS IN JEROME COUNTY AND THE APPEARANCE OF NEO-NAZISM IN THE STATE OF IDAHO;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on October 18, 1986 a neo nazi group performed a repugnant public ritual designed to separate peoples and engender fear amongst this States racial and religious minorities; and, WHEREAS, the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Idaho provide that all citizens of this country are equal before the law.

Hate of any person or group because of

their color, race or religion is inconsistent with the common welfare and promotes division and hatred rather than cooperation among the people of Idaho; and, WHEREAS, the leaders of this City desire to publically reject the noxious philosophies and actions of these groups; WHEREAS, this nation fought a World War to preserve the freedom of all peoples and to end racial and religious hatred and the terrible consequences which flow from such philosophies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR ANO COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOISE CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. The Mayor and City Council resolve that recent public rituals of Neo-Nazi groups are abhorrent in their means and that the effect of such pandering to the darker side of human nature by widening the gulf between peoples deserves the strongest condemnation of this public body. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full · force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.

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The fist came down on the podium and the room echoed with stamping feet and raucous cheers. "Ba-ker, Jack-son, Ba-ker, Jack-son" the crowd chanted as the two well-dressed men before them raised their clasped bands in solidarity. "The pendulum is swinging back to realism from the far right that led us into Lebanon and Nicaragua," Baker shouted, feeding the fervor of the crowd. And teammate Jackson joined in: "This is our chance to turn over the current military-minded leadership that's governed our col'.intry the Correspondent last few years." Signs bearing the names of various states bobbed throughout the crowd. Balloons settled only to soar again at the wind from each burst of applause. And a roomful of inspired faces soaked in every bold word uttered from the podium. It was the last session of the 1988 National Democratic Convention - held not in Miami, but in room L50 of North Idaho College's Lee Administratjon building. Tony Stewart, NIC political science instructor, solemnly hammered his gavel on the podium for silence. For six years, Stewart has Miller Belmont (left) and Russ Carlberg, participants in the mock 1988 National Democratic Convention at NIC.

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This year, three combined gov- process." The group also supported PennThe class chose a blend of real sylvania Gov. Jesse Jackson, alias ernment classes acted as Demopublican parties from August crats. and fictitious names for the candi- Neal Robertson, 19. through December. At the beginning of the school dates, including Lee Iacocca and Clad in suits and ties, Belmont : He's led six presidential elections year, Stewart chose three students Sen. Charles Baker of Tennessee. and Robertson espoused liberalism Students fousht long and bard to and condemned the Reagan admin- for both parties - and attended as candidates and gave them prosix inaugurations. files. get their favorite candidates elect- istration. He's also sat as judge in repeated During the next several weeks, ed this year. They stretched out the "The Republican army has decandidate-selection decision proc- clared war on the poor, farmers, murder trials and as commission the candidates and their backers cbairmaD on various planning and also students - stumped for sup- ess to the point where Stewart gri- environmentalists, students, colzoning disputes. port from students representing maced at one student's request to leges and universities," announced ' But none of it bas been real. various interest groups - agricul- add the Independent party to the Baker /Belmont. "Ronald Reagan election. has slashed Social Security while "There's sometbinf. .about learn- ture, senior citizens, education. "Experiencing what you've been he's armed terrorists in Nicaragua ing that sticks if its acted out," Non-candidate students also beStewart said. "In an assimilation came state delegates to the Demo- through already, I don't know if a and Marxist guerrillas in Angola." setting, students are relaxed. They cratic convention and pushed their third party is what we need," he However, student Republicans learn more." told the delegates. "I wanted to bad a quick reply .- quick because presidential candidate choice. · Never a by-the-book instructor, "The whole idea is to take them have the inauguration before the Stewart chose the two Republican Stewart decided bis government through every step," said Stewart. end of the semester." candidates during that class sesBy mid-November, the Demo- sion. students need more than texts and "I've seen students become more review questions to understand active as citizens after participat- cratic convention ended. Three can"To say some Democrats spend their subject. ing in this. There's an excitement didates had thrown their support to money like drunken sailors would But he let bis students decide if about being involved in the political Baker, alias Miller Belmont, 19. be unfair to drunken sailors." Russ tbey wanted more. For American Government, they could either meet once a week to participate in a mock presidential Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle, Thurs., Nov. 27, 1986 ID 7 election or they could pami the class by doing an alternate individual

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: :tor six years, most students have opted to back candidates or be candidates. . . While pi'esidentlal and vice presidentlal ~ t e s from at least two part(es are chosen .each year,

stewart appointa one party'1t cimdldate while lbe other Is el,cted during a_lDOC!k convention. . -

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• "At least they (sailors) spend their own money. l..et's stop the left-wing movement·of this nation." Sen. Pete Wilson of California, aka Paul Hemenway, 18 of NIC, was chosen u Dole's running mate. From mock conventions, Stewart leads bis students into mock televised debates with a panel of student questioners. He follows· the election process through to a White House reception with lormal dress and cake in NIC's Bonner Room. In bis spring state and local govenuneat claa, Stewart bolds a month-long murder trial with student attorneya, coronen, medical examiners and jury members. "Two years ago, I bad the audio visual department tape the trial

and air it on cable at noon," be said. "I bad several people call me and say they were booked. They wanted to know bow the trial turned out." Simulating actual events year after year is time consuming, Stewart said. "But I learn so much. My students correct me. I have a barrel of fun with il" Stewart's mock trials and elections have helped guide students to careers they hadn't aimed for. "I bad one student wbo did such a masterful job as an attorney in one of my murder trials," be said. "He was headed for the military. Instead he's in law. · "My theory Is that tbe8e folks are adults. I offer these projects on the premise that you can do so much more than you think you can. And they usually find out that's true."

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City earns human rights award By TRUDY WELSH Press staff writer

Coeur d' Alene's long-standing efforts to counteract the influence of area white supremacists bas drawn a first-time civic award from human rights group headquartered in New York, N.Y. The city is scheduled to receive the Raoul Wallenberg civic award at a Jan. 14 ceremony in New York because of the city's response to the "invasive forces" in Kootenai

County, said Raebel Ostreicher Haspel, president of the Raoul Wallenberg Committee of the United States. "We really feel that the city of Coeur d'Alene has acted as a community, and its citizens are deserving of acknowledgement for the stand they've taken against religious hatred and racial prejudice," she said Monday. "Their response is reflective of the courage and humanitarian work Raoul Wallenberg did in Hun-

gary when he also stood up to the Nazi forces and saved the lives of 100,000 Hungarian Jews." The committee bas asked Mayor Ray Stone, the Rev. Bill Wassmuth of St. Pius X Catholic Church and Kootenai County Undersheriff Larry Broadbent to accept the plaque and small monetary gift on behalf of the community. "I think It's a real supportive gesture," said Wassmuth, the head of 5-year-old Kootenai County Human Relations Task Force. "I'm

guessing we received it because our community has responded in a grassroots manner. That's the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg." The award is a well-deserved "pat on the back" for the community, said the priest, whose house was bombed on Sept. 15 by people allegedly linked to the Jesus Christ Christian (Aryan Nations) Church north of Hayden Lake. Some prejudice does exist in the community and cann.ot be overlooked, Stone said, but the award

''speaks to the goodness and decency" prevalent in Coeur d'Alene. "Let's face it, we are not known as a hotbed of liberalism up here, but we're.basically good people,'' be said. "I think it will make the outside world understand we really are a community with open hearts." Haspel said the award was rven to the city for its ''long-term and "effective" stance against the be-

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The award presentation coln· " cldes with the 42nd anniversary of llefl of white supremacy, not any - the Jan. 17 arrest and disapone particular event. · · ~ranee of •Raoul .Wattenberg, r' 1be county's human relations . Haspel said. ·. · task force was fonned In 1981 to ,. · "gather support" for a family of .. He was taken Into custody by black and racially mlsed lndivlcl- • · Soviet forces, she said, and ls still uals who were being barassed1 ,t · bQtieved by many to be alive, alWassmutb said, and In 1983 pubeo Uioulh government reports state legtslatlon creating Idaho's mall- that lie died In prison. clous harassment. / Wallenberg was the subject of a "In 1984 and 1985 they really began cranking up as the events around 1be Order were becon;ilbg ; clearer," be salcL ~ · .•; ·\

. The Order ls viewed u the violent offshoot group of the Aryad. Nations and memtien have been \ convicted of a number of crlmei ,

nationwide Including racketeerlnl, murder and armed robberies. In 198& the comrnunlty-sponllOl'ed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day In JanWll'J and a human rllbti celebratlonf drawing partfci~nts from at eut five states, In=· 1be tuk force II currently w .int on anti-domestic terrorlJm let· ,

It's the anti-racism that will be remembered

oeur d'Alene ha, become known not as th :: hPme 111 th e neo-Nazis, as '-ome had it:an:d. bu t as the commu· nity ihat rose up anJ reJcctcd a handful of rac1~t crnLlt'S whn ,ettled un the edge of that cit~

On .Jan 14 . 1hret.' of Coeur d ' Alene's leaders ha\'e been 1m·1ted to appear at i\ew York City Hall and receive the Raoul Wallenberg CiY1 c Award for opposition to racism and violence.

Invited to the ceremony are Mayor Ray Stone. Koutcna1 County Lin d ersh c riff Larry Broad bent .:rnd the Re\·. Bill Wa s muth . Broadbem. •., 11h the biess ir g of the lec:1d· ers and citizens of that citv. ha s m a de himself an expert on violent radicals . And Wasmuth. a pnest. has been borh a leade r in the communtty's rejecti o n of rac is t extremists and a target of racist anger . His home was damaged by a bomb . That bombing and Wasmuth became

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th e focus of the community ' s decency. As the du st cleared, min is ter!-> of C\ erv faith 1..i.lhed 10 hi s s ide . sitting in a circle w11h him before the ca m c ra ~. :,Wnd1ng up t< terrori s m People throughuut thl: community and the state. mcludmg Idaho ":, drc1cd leaders. also made their stand \\'1th \';asmuth and with the decent side of Coeur d'Alene. It 1s apparent now that the decent side is both sides of that community and that the noisy racists aren't a side a·t all. They

are no more than a boil on th e commu ni1v ·:'o hac!<s 1de . \\'hat stands out abflut Co· eur d'Alene in New York and t:1 -;ewhere I~ 1101 the i;raz1es · it 1s the Broad ben ts and !ht' Wasmuth'> . it b a comMunitv ,hat swept as ide and triumphed over racism and violence . That is what has come to the fore and will be on display £or national telev ision cameras at that ceremony in New York . It 1s an honor to live in the same state wJth peo plt' like that . - B.H.

Judge has retire01ent with class By Cynthia Taggart Staff conapondenl

COEUR d' ALENE Watt Prather, 1st District Court judge, retired from the courtroom last SUnday. But he won't stop talking about the law. Starting Monday, Prather, 61, will preside over a North Idaho College criminal justice classroom. The judgments be will issue will come in the form of single letters. "We're exPRATHER tremely excited to have someone with bis background teaching the criminal evidence class," said Ned Stuart, bead of NIC's criminal justice de~ent. "When we found out be (Prather) was retiring, we went after him." Prather, however, said he contacted NIC and political science department head Tony Stewart when he made the decision to leave the courtroom after 21 years as a judge. "I don't want to sit home and twiddle my thumbs," be said. "rm not sure if rm ready for this experience, but it's exciting to give il a

For Prather, the tbree-bour-perweek class that begins Monday represents a new career. "I've taught at seminars and served as a faculty adviser for the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, but I've never taught like this," be said with a laugh. "For this first semester, Chuck's been very helpful." The two classes Prather is scheduled to teach this spring and next fall are open only to criminal justice majors, said Stuart. But that may change. "He'll be teaching what constitutes evidence, what type of evidence it legal," said Stuart. "Students other than those in criminal ju_stice could benefit from the class. We may open it up to others if enough 10terest is shown."

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Prather will take over the teaching duties of Chuck Lempesis, a Kootenai County public defender who taught two criminal justice classes the past two years. When Lempesis entered the race for the lieutenant governor's position last spring be became too busy to teach, said S"tuart. After the November elections, Stuart said, Lempesis decided to stay in politics and turned bis teacher's podium back to Stuart. "I used to teach the Constitutional Law and Criminal Evidence classes myself," said ÂˇStuart. "But I have no fegal only a law enforcement ba und." Prather "will give the students tbe best of both worlds," be added. "Be knows law enforcement and lepl Interpretation. We couldn't ask

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A telephone survey of 1 001 likely nonvoter· conducted by the Medill News Service for The SpokesmanReview sho~ that crime, unemployment, and the economy are among the top concern of nonvoters. A recent poll by The New York Time found that the overall population's concern. are identical. The two group hared other concern . Roughly three-quarters of registered voters and nonvoters .~id a woman'- right to an aborllon should be preserved and there should be a limit on the number of tenns served in Congre s. Slightly more than three-quarters of both group agreed government should play an political think tank. active role in im'proving health care, Continued: Nonvoters/A14 housing and education for middleincome families. Even though nonvoters and voters appear to share the same views, Frances Fox Piven argued the poor and young will uffer if they stay away from the polls. ··Non-voting gave us the government we have had for the last two years," said Piven, the author of Why Americans Don't Vote. "What we really have to wony about is a Continued from A1 political ystem that ignore the concern of the nonvoter.·• "If everyone voted, it would not have altered the outcome of past Brett Bader, a Seattle-based politielection "Mann said. you .look at cal consultant, said he designs camthe preferences. for pres1dent1al canpaigns specifically targeted toward didates among voters an~ nonv~ters, voter . and essentially dismi es the typically there is very httle d1fferlarge percentage of people he knows epce." will not vote. Some experts. however, conten~ . nonvoters have very different all!· tudes and cannot be dismi sed. "There j a di tinct difference between voters and nonvoters mainly education, a~e ~nd income and voters have a d1 tmct advantage io getting their view· ~e_prese~te~." said Tony tewart, a poht1cal sc1ent1st at orth Idaho Colle~e.

WASHING TON - If the ·.·.·.·.·.· .; horde of people who don't vote go to the poll thi Nov. 5, it I I ~----might not make much difference. Nonvoters and voters appear Americans who to hold very imilar views on don't vote ~ing national i ue . a recent scientific survey reveals. Also today But because nonvoters tend to be poor, young and !ess • Nonvoters still educated. e~rt ~1~g~ee . whether their part1c1pallon m talk politics with elections matters. their friendsJA14 An additional 85 million vote 'WOllld not have changed the 1992 l)lelidential election, said Thoma. Mann of the BJOokings Institution, a Washington, D.C.-based

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"It's very important to talk to mainly tho e people who you know art: going to be at the polls," he said. Campaign that target nonvoters rarely uccced, Mann said. "Over the last couple of decades, we've heard countle. candidates who've aid that they're going to mobilize the nonvoters and that way revolutionize American politics," Mann said. "Don't bet on it." Although conventional wisdom says that getting nonvoters to the polls benefits Democrats, the Medill survey suggests that may not be the case. Nearly half the nonvoters in the survey labeled themselves independent while 24 called themselves Dem~crats and 17 percent Republicans. While the nation spends millions on such program a motor_-voter and mail-in regi tration, candidate are pending millions on attack ad. that often drive people away from the poUs. The fact that nonvoters tend to be younger has some expert concerned. No one know whether they will tart voting as they age. Mann said people u ually are more likely to vote after they marry, have children own a hou e and forge connecti~ns to their community. But he worries today' young people will "develop the habit of nonvoting" and won't change. Stewart contended that current turnout of 50 percent arc dangerously low. A democratic republic can't function with haJf of its people unrepre ented. But Mann doe not believe turnout accurately reflects a democracy' health. It is more important to have true competition for public ~ffice . ~nd major currents ~f public . opm1on reflected in campaign , he aid. Nanci Kulig and Kelly McEvers contributed to this report.

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Wednesday, February 26, 1997 The Spokesman-Review Spokane, Wash/Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

To contact lhe North Idaho ottice, dial (208) 765-7100, toll-free 800-344-6718; Fax: {208) 765-7149

Survey to ask Post Falls: What's next? By Ward Sanderson Staff writer

POST FALLS, Idaho - This town may be small. It isn't sleepy. These days, Seltice Way. is busy with rush-hour cars and bustling with new businesses. In a little more than 10 years, the population has more than tripled - from 4,500 in 1985 to 14.000 today. To find out bow residents want all this moving and shaking handled, the city and North Idaho College will smvey people here by telephone in March. Then. the city will hold a forum at Templin's Resort on April 17. Residents can voice just what kind of slice they want out of their local life by the year 2020. "These are dreams. These are wish lists," said North Idaho College instructor Tony Stewart. "This is never to be used as a hammer over

Ftnm The city wlU hold a.forum atTemplin's Resort on April17. officials' heads." Fourteen students from Stewart's state and local government class will survey 200 households, which ''is a significant number for a town this size," Stewart said. Then, students will attend the April forum. Residents who wish to attend should call City Hall in advance. After the study and forum, Stewart will examine the findings and feedback and prepare a written report. "I know phone surveys can be tedious," Mayor

SJ. ''Gus" Johnson said Tuesday. He said he hopes people will respond to the questions once they fi~e out no one is selling long-distance service. NIC prepared a similar study for the city back in 1985. "At that time, the city was such a bedroom community.'' Stewart said. That first study concluded that people wanted more stores and restaurants close to home. They wanted more opportunities for recreation. And, they wanted places to work that were nearby. Since then, that's exactly what happened, city administrator Jim Hammond said. The growth of business and job opportunities is obvious jmt by driving around town. And Lhe parks department offers many more fun things to do. Stewart said he hopes his students will learn to be activists in their own communities. The results of the new study will be unveiled during the first two weeks of May, Stewart said.

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POST FALLS - The population of Post FaU , one of Idaho fa testgrowing cities, i expected to reach 35 000 by the year 2020 - nearly triple current figure . On Tue day evening, a two-month study wa presented to the City Council focusing on how resident here feel a they ponder way to manage thi explo ive growth. Education and the local economy emerged among citizen ' top concerns. And while planning and zoning ranked behind treet repair construction and fire r,rotection, the man who conducted ' Post Falls Tomorrow II' was convinced re ident are aware just how critical growthrelated issue are. . "I found that there is a lot of knowledge in the community and that people are really aware of their need ,' aid Tony Stewart head of th~ North Idaho College political c1ence department. Stewart led not only a telephone survey of 205 Po t Fall re ident -

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90 men and ll5 women - but al o conducted a panel di cu ion on April 17 focu ing on how the city would look in 23 year . lt wa a dream conference " Stewart aid of la t month' meeting. "We told conferee 'You dream about what kind of city you want to have in 2020." Thi was the ecood time in 12 year that Ste~ art ha put together a study of Po t Fall - and bow CQ!ltinued: Post Fa! s/A12

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that Post Falls will be the largest community in North Idaho. Because of ,geographical and political boundaries, Post Falls is in a position to grow much more than Coeur d'Alene, he said.

"Looking at it a pragmatic point of view. Where is the ability to grow? Over here." Six years ago, Post Falls was a fourth of the size of Coeur d'Alene, now it is half the · size, he said.

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Jim Minkler is this year's recipient of the NlC Foundation Faculty Achievement Award. Minkler, a philosophy instructor, has taught at IC since 1988. In being nominated for this prestigious award, Minkler was praised for his positive impact with students. "We arc lucky to have many excellent instructors at the college, but I've always considered Jim to be one of the very most outstanding,' said one of his colleagues. "I hear so many consistently positive comments about him from his students. It's one thing to be terrific in the classroom, but in my book the best teachers must also be collegial, working together creatively with colleagues to improve learning for IC as a whole. Jim deserves an A+ for this."

Debra Sprague, an English instructor since 1986, was recognized for her dedication to students when nominated for the Faculty Achievement Award. 'Debra is one of the most effective insrructors in the English department," wrote her colleague in a nomination lener. "Students consistently comment about how helpful she has been in making their learning succesful. Students are appreciative of her extensive knowledge of the material, her helpfulness in guiding their research, her approachabilicy, and her enthusiasm for and love of the subjecL â&#x20AC;˘

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Tony Stewart, political science instructor, has taught at NlC since 1970. He is the impcrus and energy behind the annual Popcorn Forum, a week-long symposium which has been held at NIC for the past 27 years. 'Tony has been exceptionally effective in involving faculty and staff in the Popcorn Forum," wrote a colleague who nominated him for the award. "His work has provided a focal point for college activities that allow employees and students to take part in an event that contributes to the "college experience" at NIC. This must be the mark of a truly exceptional educational professional."

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Pam Claflin Secretary, Office of 1nstruction

Mlchcle Chesnut Secretary, Human Resources

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Kazoo! 460 graduate NIC

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Chris Aller - now a North Idaho College alumnus stops to share a word with professor Tony Stewart in the recessional of Friday's graduation ceremony.

COEUR d' ALENE - A musical faculty sent its students into the real world as North Idaho College graduates were honored in commencement ceremonies Friday. After a song by professors accompanied by kazoos, 460 students graduated. Of those honored, 100 students received associate of arts degrees, 141 earned an associate of science, 44 received associate of science in nurs- Âˇ ing and 17 4 certificates of completion or associates in applied science were presented. "Success is hard to define," NIC Student Body President Neil Weber told his fellow graduates. "Only an individual can define success. "Regardless of what you'll be doing in the future, you are a success." And what will most of the graduates be doing in the future?

"Aside from the specialized groups, I'd say the majority of them are going to four-year institutions," said Rebecca Fox, a political science major from Coeur d'Alene who is planning to attend the University of Idaho next fall. Other students said the most popular colleges for NIC graduates are University of Idaho and Boise St.ate University. Âˇ Along with the honored students, longtime NIC supporter Ace Walden received the school's first lifetime achievement award. NIC also named the recipients of the Faculty Achievement Award. Philosophy instructor Jim Minkler, English instructor Deborah Sprague and political science instructor Tony Stewart were all honored. The ceremony will be rebroadcast Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. on channel 13.

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Tony Stewart, political science instructor, has taught at NIC since 1970. He is the impetus and energy behind the annual Popcorn Forum, a week-long symposium which has been held at NIC for the past 27 years. "Tony has been exceptionally effective in involving faculty and staff in the Popcorn Forum," wrote a colleague who nominated him for the award. "His work has provided a focal point for college activities that allow employees and students to take part in an event that contributes to the "college experience" at NIC. This must be the mark of a truly exceptional educational professional."

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To contact the North Idaho office, dial (208) 765-7100, toll-free (800) 344-6718; Fax: (208) 765-7149 Leggett served on the Idaho Commission on Pardons and Parole, and Jenkins, who's now on the Board of Corrections, said she often hears that Leggett was one of the best commissioners ever. "She could cut through the extraneous material," Jenkins said. "She had an extremely great aptitude for analysis."

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Leggett, born in poverty in Alabama, didn't go to college until, as a divorced mother of three, she won a scholarship. She graduated with a law degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane.

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While in North Idaho, Leggett served as chairwoman of the Kootenai County Democratic Party and was also active in human rights activities.

:Âˇ Ida Rudolph Leggett, a longtime Coeur d'Alene attorney and the first black woman in Idaho to serve as a judge, has stepped down from her 2nd District court seat to run a Seattle-area candy store. Leggett, who was appointed to the district court by then-Gov. Cecil Andrus in 1992, said the stress of her job prompted her to switch careers and open the shop in the Everett Mall. "The income and expenses numbered to a little more than I'm making now, and I don't have to sentence people to life," she said. ''What really made my decision was when I was sitting on the bench and I felt a pain in my chest. I went to the doctor and found out it was excess tension." Leggett was law partners with former state Rep. Janet Jenkins, D-Coeur d'Alene from 1988 until her appointment to the bench. "She's a good lawyer and a good friend," said Jenkins, who now has a law office in,Sandpoint. Leggett "The Idaho community, especially the judicial community, is going to sorely miss this lady. She brought a new dimension to the bench and to the bar. "Justice is sweet," she said, referring to Leggett's move to the candy shop.

Tony Stewart, president of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, said .Leggett's presence on the bonch will be missed. "Ida has contributed in a very, very positive and constructive way with her years in Idaho," said Stewart, who has known her for about a decade. "It's been good for us that she was here." Norm Gissell, a Coeur d'Alene attorney who's also involved in human rights issues, said Leggett has a "first-class legal mind." "She was an excellent lawyer here," Gissell said. ''Her reputation as a judge down there was very high Continued: Leggett/86

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1 ony Stewart North Idaho College l 000 West Garden A venue Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814-2199 Dear Mr. Stewart: Thank you so much for your report on the recent Education Commission of the States meeting. Although I appoint commissioners, I rarely get any feedback on the quaJity of the meetings or programs. It' s good to hear from someone who is in a position to evaluate the presenters, the information, the topics, and so forth. I appreciate your willingness to serve as an ECS Commissioner and to take your responsibility seriously enough to attend the meetings. Now I'll know where to send someone who wants to talk about some of these issues! I also appreciate the time and energy you devote to human rights issues. I believe that you, and others involved in the recent confrontation, did an outstanding job. V ery truly yours,

C;tw2:ey r Philip E. Batt Governor PEB:lh

WHITWORTH COLLEGE An education of the mind and heart

November 16, 1998

Mr. Tony Stewart North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID Dear Tony, I want to thank you for taking time to talk with the students in my Writing II class at Whitworth and the attention you gave to reflecting on your personal journey to commitment. I was especially stmck by the stories from your childhood and the influence family experiences had on shaping character and life actions. I don't know if you ever journal or write essays on your involvement in human rights, but my hunch is that your life story would provide a lasting contribution to American history in the 20th century. Or, even tape recording an oral history account which could be archived would be very valuable. In my recent doctoral studies, I found a five page oral history taken in the 1970s from an ordinary citizen which proved very useful to my research. Thinking of you, with gratefulness,

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With hate plaguing the campus, community and country, NIC s Human Equality Club led a diversity rally in an attempt to help unify North Idaho. NIC responded with a f acuity meeting and a sparsely populated Schuler Auditorium, leaving the unanswered question: "Who trulv cares?"

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liers were posted around ca~pus _weeks before rhe second annual Human D1vers1ty Rally took place. The rally was advertised in tbe Spokesman-Review and Coeur d"Alene Press. About 45 people attended. "Racism, homophobia and equality are not going to cure them.selves," said B.J. John s on, vice president of the NTC Human Equalily Club. Johnson was one of five panelists at the rally. presented by the Human Equality Club, Thursday, Nov. 12, in Schuler Auditorium. ''1 come to these things all the lime," said Monte Twin, Cultural Diversity Advisor, "And c:ee all the same people. What happened to the other 90 percent." Education major Shannon Duncan also noted the low attendence.

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Racist letter threatens MC employee by Murad KhaUiev Se11tinel Reporter An NIC employee received a hate letter containing racist epithets. obscene language and a death threat. according to a memo from President Michael Burke. College officials will not release the name of the employee, nor a copy of the letter. "Personally. I find this letter to be both cowardly and utterly reprehensible;Âˇ Burke said in the memo addressed to facully and staff... As North Idaho College president. I fully intend to continue this institution's longstanding support for a working and learning environment that is free of racism. hatred and malicious hara,;sment. .. I promise each of you that l will do

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everything in my power to foster and maintain such an environment for all students and all employees," Burke said. The letter was delivered through the U.S. Postal Service lo a NIC address. according 10 the memo. In the past, political science instructor Tony Stewan. who serves as a spokesman for the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations. was a subject to a threat letter. Stewart said hate literature has been received before: some were signed and some were anonymous. Library circulation supervisor Debra Vigil said several times members of Aryan Nations have distributed Aryan hate literature around the campus, including the library.

President Michael Burke said the way to get past bigotry, hatred, prejudice and racism is "through impassioned yet compassionate discourse." As keynote speak.er for the second annual Human Diversity Rally Nov. 12, Pres. Michae l Burke addressed human rights. It was the first time Burke has publicly spoken on the issue since the beginning of his presidency. "One only has to open the newspaper or tune into the evening news to encounter the sad. long litany of human rights violations," Burke said, citing incident,; in Bosnia, Northern Ireland. Rwanda. Texas and Wyoming - the state where a gay college student Matthew Shepard was tortured and murdered. Burke said the rally was part of NIC's commitment to defending human rights. He quoted William Butler Yeats' poem "The Second Coming." "Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. The blood-dimmed tide is loosed. and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drow11ed; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity."

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··1 would like to see mon: people here:· she said. Part of the nilly included a memorial in remembrance of Matthew Shepard. an openly gay Wyoming college student who was beaten to death. With his voice trembling. Tony tewart stood at the podium before a silent. i.omber audience and recounted the incident. At the audicorium cmrance. a table was sec up with a card for people to sign and will be sent to Shepard' · family. There was also a letter addres~d to ··the gay and lesbian community in the state of Wyoming and • beyond." The letter stated that the Human Equality Club and th.: rally attendee'.'. wanted the gay/le bian communicy to know their outrage ugainst this crime. Human Equality Club President Josh Buehner aid. "We still have a long way to go with diversity and human righb." Johnson ,aid it i. important to teach children about "the ,pccialnc . of diversity" at a young age. "Watch what you say to and around your children," Johnson said. "When children are born, they are ponge . Racism i · learned. Children pick up everything." A NIC en. Leslie Abram. spoke on women·s rights. "1998 is the 150th unniversary of the movement by women to gain rights:· Abrams explained. "Men till make more money than women." Monte Twin aid, when he thinks about hate and hate crimes. hi. hcan goes out. "It's . ad when people die becau e of their sexual preference or bccau,c of the color of their skin. People are taught to hate just ~ they are taught to love." Twin said. .. I have zero tolerance for hate,'' Burke ·aid. "We are all human beings and for that reason we all deserve respect," Twin said. Jan. 14 is Manin Luther King Day. For the 13th year fifth graders from Po..,t Falls and Coeur d'Alene will participate in a progr.1m on campw,. In April the club will be having a one-day ymposium for student. from other schools dealing with human and civil rights. "Th~ challen~e is to find a way, a way where all children are born free and equal. in dignity and rights ... Buehner said. The Human Equality Club will set up a table in the library foyer Dec. 1 for World AID Day. While specific details haven't been decided, committee chair taccy Barron said condoms and literature on AJDS will he available. and there may be a panel discus ion.

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to celebrate as a culture and ociety" Burke . aid "hate-mongers are still filled with pa · ionate inten. ity," but the people of Coeur d'Alene and NIC have "clearly taken a stand on and for human rights and dignity." Burke discu sed last ummer' "Lemon to Lemonade" campaign. which raised money for human rights each minute the Aryan Nation. marched in their highly publicized parade, which was originally lated for Hitler' birthday. He . aid the community ent a me. age to the rest of the country, tating that the Aryan ideology is not what Idaho stands for. ''In my lifetime, 1 have watched voting rights legi lation, school integration, desegregation and the civil right and women' right movements," Burke aid. "I have watched women and people of color take leadership role for the first time in our society. where they bad previously been ystematicaJly and duplicitously excluded. "We have much to celebrnte as a culture and a society." Burke ·aid incidents like the one in Ja per. Texa • and Matthew Shepard' death in Wyoming serve as reminders that there i · till a long way to go where human right · i. concerned. "Until one' kin color i of no more significance than one' eye color, we will be no closer to the kind of world in which I want my 4year-old daughter to live," he said. ln clo ing, he thanked the group for the opportunity to peak and commended their "'commitment to the pirit of human dignity and diversity."