TEACHER: Son learned a lot

Now that the school year has come to an end, I just wanted to say thank you to a wonderful teacher, Mrs. Connie Sevedge. My son learned so much in her class. Not just the basic alphabet, counting, math, reading, etc., but he learned to respect others, not hurt anyone inside or out, and above all that learning can be fun. I was lucky enough to get to know her and her "Smarties" class throughout the year, and all I can say is she is awesome.

She truly loves her students, and they love her. We are going to miss her now that her "little counting caterpillars have turned into butterflies and are ready to fly to first grade"... her words.

Thank you Mrs. Sevedge for giving my son and all your other Smarties the confidence to be excited to go to on to their new schools. We appreciate all your hard work.

MICHELLE AYERS

Post Falls

CAFE: Marines say thank you

The Marines from the Pappy Boyington Detachment No. 966 were smiling as they finished their breakfast at the blue plate cafe in Hayden Wednesday morning, June 15, 2011, as they were told by Pattie, the best waitress in town that our breakfast had been paid for by another patron. We would like to say thank you, it was truly appreciated.

DUKE GAFFNEY

JV Commandant

Marine Corps League Pappy Boyington Detachment No. 966

CREW: Help was appreciated

Thanks to the ambulance crew who came to help me a couple of times and I appreciate you taking the tests needed and getting me on the way to Kootenai Medical Center. They were prompt, courteous and helpful.

Also thanks to the policeman, Bill Ray, for helping me this last time, for getting me on my way, again and all most efficient. Thanks for being there when needed. Bless all of you!

COLLEEN HANSEN

Rathdrum