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NIC: Put needs of community first
Our beloved NIC is rapidly approaching a critical deadline this week. The NWCCU needs the NIC board’s decision on which option they will chose, should accreditation be lost. It’s an enormously important decision. Option No. 1 seems to be the most dangerous…the “teach out” plan. No. 2 seems the obvious choice as regard to what’s best for students, and least disruptive, and allows NIC to “right the ship” so to speak. No. 3 ignores NWCCU’S request, and sounds like a one way ticket to disaster.
Understand the two types of Power of Attorney documentation and be sure you have both
Power of Attorney documents are often an afterthought when someone thinks about their estate plan. Wills and Trusts are used to establish the important directions regarding what should happen to one’s assets upon death, and who should oversee carrying out those directions. However, the planning documents that deal with how things will work while you are still alive but have become incapable of making your own decisions are arguably even more important. This is because you will still be alive and still be impacted by how those decisions are made. A quality estate plan should deal with both death, and with incapacity. Power of Attorney documents are the primary way we plan for incapacity, and you should certainly have a Power of Attorney. Actually, you should have two different types of Power of Attorney documents — one for health care purposes and one for financial purposes. Let’s look at why both are necessary for all of us.
Shirley Ann Chirgwin, 90
Shirley Ann Chirgwin, 90, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on August 21, 2024.
Glen Charles 'Chuck' Anderson, 81
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chuck Anderson on August 22, 2024.
Sandra Davis, 77
Sandra J Lee Davis passed away on August 13th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was born in Anaconda, Montana, on November 2nd, 1946, as the oldest child to her parents, Leo and Fay (Jensen) Lee.
OPINION: Raul Labrador wants to deprive Idaho voters of their initiative rights
You have to hand it to Attorney General Raul Labrador. He can’t be shamed out of pursuing a foolish course of action. Just days after the Idaho Supreme Court unceremoniously tossed the Attorney General’s lawsuit to kill the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI), he’s at it again. In the Supreme Court’s opinion dismissing Labrador’s first suit, the Court said he “fundamentally misapprehends the role of this Court under the Idaho Constitution and the role of the Secretary of State under the initiative laws enacted by the Idaho Legislature.” That stinging rebuke did not stop Labrador from filing another suit attacking the initiative. It, too, will end up on the legal trash heap.
Is avoiding probate important?
When I first meet with clients they frequently tell me that they “need a living trust to avoid probate.” They less frequently know what probate is, or why they want to avoid it. To determine if you should be trying to avoid probate, you must first know a little about probate.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Fragrance Hazards: More than skin deep — Part I
We all want to smell clean and look nice, especially when dressed for a special occasion. However, the fragrances we choose could be hazardous to our health! What?! On a regular basis, we don fragrances in many ways: perfumes, lotions, shampoos, body washes, etc. These are just a few. But, these add up. Accumulative toxins from fragrances could be a key, or at least a puzzle piece, to some of your health issues. Chemical sensitivities in general, are a growing concern, but sometimes what we put on our bodies are the first, most direct source of allergies or sensitivities that we become aware of (think how you feel going through the perfume section of a department store, or walking down the cleaning aisle or pest control isle of a grocery store or hardware store).
Well-deserved recognition for Rathdrum couple
At the close of the North Idaho Fair, Mike and Gayle (Jacklin) Stegmann were honored with the annual Clyde Boatright Award, in appreciation for their outstanding service and dedication to the fair. I’m fortunate to know the Stegmanns and the recognition is well-deserved.
James 'Jim' Herman Hollingsworth, 84
Jim was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Pomona, Calif., to Harry and Gertrude (Arkell) Hollingsworth, the ninth of 10 children.
OPINION: Two views of working people
As we celebrate Labor Day 2024, let’s consider the views of Democrats and Republicans with respect to working people and job creation.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Uncorking Excellence: Our wine camp journey to Champagne Baron-Fuenté
At Base Camp Wine & Co., we're thrilled to announce the soft launch of our newest adventure: Wine Camp. This immersive experience is designed to take our club members and patrons on a deep dive into the world's most captivating wine regions. Our inaugural Wine Camp couldn't have started on a more effervescent note as we embarked on a private tour and tasting at the renowned Champagne Baron-Fuenté.