GRANGEVILLE, Idaho -- An Idaho treasurer resisted a doctor's push to include colonoscopy reminders in annual tax notices, fearing some taxpayers would find the notes "ironic."



Idaho County Treasurer Sharon Cox denied the request from Dr. Andrew Jones in a letter this week, according to the Lewiston Tribune.



Cox says she does not find colon cancer humorous, but given many taxpayer opinions of taxes, "recommending a colonoscopy in the same envelope as the tax notice may be considered ironic."



Jones asked the county last week for help in reminding residents about the importance of the screenings.



Jones says Idaho County has one of the lowest colon screening rates in the state and one of the highest rates of colon cancer.



-- The Associated Press

