OPINION: NIC reframe

The three rules of great opera; make it loud, wear flashy clothes, and if things don’t go your way, kill yourself. What is Accreditation? Accreditation is awarded by independent accrediting agencies that periodically examine schools' curricular offerings to confirm that they are providing students with a quality education.

WARD: Impresses at local event

 I had the privilege to be invited to a meet and greet with Vaughn Ward in Hayden and I just want to say how impressed I was with Vaughn and his lovely wife.  They both gave a few remarks during the evening.  Vaughn spoke about the issues and his motivations and I was happy to find that Vaughn is a real Conservative!

IB: Too little for too few

Over the past few months I have been watching the discussion regarding the IB & PYP programs in our "PUBLIC SCHOOLS."

Students invited to Summer Math Blast

Apangea Parent Night is Tuesday

Students in grades 4-12 are invited to sharpen their math skills over the summer - and possibly win prizes doing so - through the Apangea Summer Math Blast.

HOLIDAY: Key word is missing

We just received the Official U.S. Post Office “holiday” mailer. I was saddened, but not shocked, at the new “Holiday Stamps” printed for this year. A stamp that says “Kwanzaa,” a stamp that says “Hanukkah” and a third stamp showing a decorated ginger bread house. No mention of the word “Christmas” for which the season was originally named. Not even a tree. A ginger bread house?

Advocacy speaker to visit Post Falls

POST FALLS — Lisa Maatz, national vice president of government relations for the American Association of University Women, will speak in Post Falls next week on advocacy.

DEATH: A route worth considering

I am hoping our American society will come to very similar decisions that Canada and select other societies have regarding physician assisted death/suicide.

GING: Challenges and opportunities

Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. Aging brings both challenges and opportunities for seniors. A big challenge is giving up independence to live in a long-term care facility. A big opportunity is volunteering to advocate for those seniors experiencing the challenges of living there.

EDITORIAL: Speak up, Idaho

How disappointing that there is not one single comment following the brilliant editorial, “War of the Words Reaches New Depths.”

Forest owner field day is July 15

Family forest landowners in Idaho and Washington have an opportunity to spend a day in the woods with natural resource experts.

Hayden Lake issues at the forefront; Watershed Association meeting is Wednesday

HAYDEN LAKE — The 2017 Hayden Lake Watershed Association annual meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Hayden Lake Country Club, 2362 E. Bozanta Drive.

Now, let's talk about citizens' rights

Candidates for Kootenai County sheriff faced a firing squad of questions today at a candidate forum hosted by the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans Committee. The full story will be in tomorrow's Press.

Briefly Noted

- Kootenai Health hosts “Eat to Beat Colon Cancer” at the hospital tonight from 5 to 7 p.m., including a live cooking demonstration and presentations by Marana Helland of Kootenai Health and Nutrition Services; Gavin Young, a gastroenterologist; and Marcus Togenston, a surgeon. The event is free and open to the public.

Today last day to register for Idaho Nonprofit Center's 2019 Regional Forums

On March 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., nonprofit leaders will come together to increase their skills and knowledge, network with colleagues and find ways to collaborate to increase the impact of their organization and community.

LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Vote for Meyer and McCrea

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “If any parent objects to a book in the public school library, that book should be removed, even if other parents like the book.”

LIBRARY NETWORK ELECTION: Vote for Meyer and McCrea

I am writing to urge voters to re-elect Judy Meyer and Regina McCrea to the library board.

Hospice of North Idaho end-of-life series continues

The final session of a three-part education series for people nearing the end of life and their families will take place tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hospice of North Idaho community building, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

REAWAKENING: Press should have covered it

Last weekend, Sept. 16-17, there was a crowd numbering well north of 4,000 people at Stateline Speedway for an event called The Reawaken America Tour.

'Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game' slated April 25 in Kellogg

Members of the public are encouraged to attend for free food and drinks and to mingle with Fish and Game staff from the Panhandle Region

NIC board to meet Wednesday

NIC board to meet Wednesday