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Rathdrum's Jacqueline Gallus, right, is seen with her host sister, Vivianne Gymlüy, during an Aug. 2 hike in Weisstannen, Switzerland.

November 27, 2024

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December 2, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Lakeland student shares experience abroad

Switzerland is known for its majestic views, cheeses, chocolates, watches and a flag that some have punnily observed is "a big plus." Puns aside, Lakeland High School junior Gallus experienced a taste of what this European nation has to offer when she participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange through the Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club and visited Switzerland from July to August. "I always wanted to travel," she said Tuesday. "There's not a lot to do in North Idaho."