North Idaho Briefs November 14, 2012
Give thanks, help others ... give blood this month
COEUR d'ALENE - Give thanks and give life at the same time.
The Inland Northwest Blood Center is hosting its 'Spirit of Giving Blood Drive' just in time for the Thanksgiving season.
Not that saving lives is a seasonal thing, but the only supplier of blood and blood products for area hospitals needs donations this time of year because need for blood rises at this time of year due to an increase in accidents, and a decrease of donors due to vacations and other activities.
Each blood donation has the potential to save three lives, the INWBC stated in a press release. Donors can enter to win a $500 Visa Gift Card as a way to say thank you for their contribution. The drive will be Monday, Nov. 19 through Monday, Nov. 26, at the Coeur d'Alene office, 405 W. Neider Ave., Suite 102, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Help to make everyday moments possible for patients in need. For appointments or more information, visit www.inbcsaves.org or call (800) 423-0151.
Artists sought to decorate Cd'A roundabout
The Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission is seeking artists for the Fourth Street and Kathleen Avenue roundabout.
The roundabout, situated adjacent to the Coeur d'Alene High School soccer field and the edge of a wooded neighborhood, is highly visible from all four street approaches.
There is no theme for this Call to Artists, allowing for open interpretation and creativity to make a lasting impression on residents and visitors.
The arts commission has budgeted up to $30,000 for the piece.
Information packets are available at City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Ave. or online at www.cdaid.org.
Artist proposals are due by 5 p.m., Dec. 14. No extensions or waivers of deadlines will be granted. Info: Steve Anthony, Arts Commission Liaison, at [email protected].
Nearly 500 schools share $38M in bonuses
BOISE (AP) - Public schools in Idaho's capital will get the biggest share of a $38 million pay-for-performance bonus under Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna's now-repealed education overhaul.
Boise School District teachers will share $4.6 million, with teachers in the Meridian School District, the biggest in the state, taking home a combined $4.2 million.
In all, 499 schools, or 76 percent of Idaho's roughly 650 schools, will receive one-time bonuses linked to student performance in 2011-2012.
Despite his loss Nov. 6 on all three of his education laws, Luna has promised to resurrect some provisions during the 2013 Legislature - including merit pay.