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.

OPINION: The value of training

When I became a school trustee in Cassia County in 2001, I knew I wanted to serve my community by being part of important educational decisions.

ELECTION: Vote for Jimmy McAndrew

This letter is to encourage the good people of Hayden to please support our public schools and vote for Jimmy McAndrew for Zone 2 trustee. Jimmy has lived in North Idaho all his life and has proven himself to be a conservative, productive, intelligent and invaluable member of this community. In addition to a successful career in banking that continues to thrive, Jimmy has served in countless local volunteer positions. Please visit his website yourself to see how he has selflessly dedicated himself to our community.

Legals for October, 20 2023

$50 million open space bond on ballot

Kootenai County voters will decide in November whether to approve a $50 million bond meant to preserve public open space on the Rathdrum Prairie and other parts of the county.

School trustee's residency resolved

Board meeting to discuss matter canceled

The Wednesday evening special meeting of the Coeur d’Alene School District's board of trustees to discuss the residency of Zone 1 Trustee Allie Anderton was canceled.

Legals for October, 19 2023

Cd'A School District cancels special board meeting

The special meeting of the Coeur d’Alene School District's board of trustees set for 5:15 tonight to discuss the residency of Zone 1 Trustee Allie Anderton has been canceled.

School trustee's residency unclear

Cd'A school board to discuss matter tonight

The residency of a Coeur d’Alene School District trustee has come into question and will be discussed at a special school board meeting tonight at 5:15.

REGAN: Column lists disinformation

Brent Regan’s opinion column “Pattern of Deception,” Sept. 22, listed numerous and significant instances of disinformation, including: 1) Wayne Manis was the lead FBI agent during the Ruby Ridge standoff. FACT: In his book (page 419), Manis states his only involvement in this event was to have transported/escorted Randy Weaver to a hospital then to federal detention.

Selecting an estate executor or successor trustee

When I meet with clients to set up estate plans, I find that a surprising number of people mistakenly believe that they must name their eldest child in their will or their trust as the person in charge of their estate. Even those who understand that they are not legally required to do this may think they are supposed to nominate their eldest child for this duty. There may have been a time when social norms dictated this outcome, but those days are long past, and today I speak to my clients in detail about who the right type of person is to be left in charge of their estate. Let’s review some of the factors that should be considered.

Blatt endorsed by former acting secretary of defense

Former Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller has endorsed Matt Blatt for election to the Zone 3 position on the Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees.

Legals for October, 17 2023

Does the KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) method apply to estate planning?

It may seem obvious that when planning for what should happen after your death, more detail is better. Indeed, the problems I see with many estate plans have to do with ignoring some aspect of planning that should be addressed. However, the opposite problem is also possible. Let’s take a look ...

LIBRARY BOOKS: Hanley, Plass need to be held accountable

On Oct. 11, Tom Hanley, newly elected Trustee for the Community Library Network, wrote in support of/solidarity with Sheriff Norris, who recently removed books from the library which he, in his unrelated capacity as a law enforcement officer, deemed inappropriate. That in itself certainly deserves a great deal of attention and discussion. However, this letter is in response to Trustee Hanley’s letter.

Citizens for Cd'A Public Schools endorses McAndrew, Tenbrink

Citizens for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, the umbrella organization for the YES! Campaign, announced its endorsement of James “Jimmy” McAndrew and Heather Tenbrink for the Nov. 7 school board trustee race.

Legals for October, 14 2023

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.

HANLEY and SHERIFF: Parents should decide what’s proper

Community library trustee Tom Hanley’s recent LTE applauding sheriff Bob for stealing public property he considers offensive is another example of authoritarianism promoted by the KCRCC.

KCRCC: Look at their track record before voting

I have read with some interest the recommendations for the election in November. It appears the KCRCC has one slate of candidates. All the other groups that look at experience, past public service and time living in this area are recommending other candidates.