DAMAGE: It follows elected ‘leaders’

The three Stooges (Trustees Ottosen, Hanley and Plass) who are piloting the Clown Car known as the Community Library Network continue their erratic drive to demolish our wonderful local library system.

MY TURN: The tragedy at NIC

Thank you Tarie, Brad, Nick, and SaveNIC. On April 28, 2022, Ken Howard and I resigned from the NIC Board of Trustees after many years of service. It was a difficult decision since we both enjoyed our roles in advancing higher education opportunities in our community.

Should your trust be revocable?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that. A common question comes up once a client decides to use a trust: Should the trust be revocable or irrevocable? There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. Let’s look at the differences and discover why for most people, a revocable trust is the way to go.

Is your trust revocable? Should it be?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that.

Election Day is here

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Your trust is either revocable or irrevocable. Do you know which? Do you know why?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that.

CLN board adopts budget; votes to close Sundays

Last week was another busy one for Community Library Network trustees.

CLN TRUSTEES: Telling you what you can or cannot read

The intention by the library board to disassociate with the American Library Association (ALA) is shocking. Why in the world would they even consider this for such an important public library asset?

Kellogg school trustees appoint new board member

The Kellogg School District Board of Trustees swore in Monica Ross as the new Zone 2 trustee on Tuesday night during their monthly board meeting.

EDITORIAL: Ban books? Censor bad trustees instead

Library network leadership under subtle but subversive assault

MY TURN: Is This What’s Best for CLN?

Last June, Rachelle Ottosen, Tom Hanley and Tim Plass elected themselves officers of the Community Library Network board during the same meeting Plass and Hanley were sworn into office. Days later the Board interviewed Colton Boyles for 13 minutes in executive session. Shortly thereafter, CLN had new general counsel.

Continuing concerns about NIC board

Accreditor releases report; commends college president and employees

North Idaho College’s accreditor revealed that some trustees don’t support NIC President Nick Swayne and hope to replace him with Interim President Greg South, who has been on paid administrative leave since March.

Library network to retain Boyles Law Firm

Community Library Network trustees voted 2-1 Thursday to retain the Boyles Law Firm as the network's legal counsel.

Cd’A leaders affirm support for North Idaho College

As the community waits to find out if North Idaho College will retain accreditation, the city of Coeur d’Alene has expressed support for the college and urged trustees to protect it.

School-based child care rates going up

Cd'A, Lakeland school trustees vote for price increases

Child care rates are going up in the Coeur d'Alene and Lakeland Joint school districts.

Over-budget CLN board severs from ALA

Special meeting set for Nov. 2

Trustees of the Community Library Network voted Thursday to disaffiliate from the American Library Association in accordance with a resolution that was adopted and approved by the board majority Sept. 15.

MY TURN: A CLN trustee's view from the inside

New trustee explains issues and challenges.

Library policy discussions continue at special meeting today

Members of the Community Library Network's board of trustees will continue discussions and possibly take action on policies regarding library books and other materials in the network's collection during a special meeting from 2-5 p.m. today.

Legals for January, 24 2024

Does your trust allow you to change your mind? Does it allow someone else to change your mind?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that. A common question comes up once a client decides to use a trust: should the trust be revocable or irrevocable? There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. Let’s look at the differences and discover why for most people, a revocable trust is the way to go.