Mary Jane Honegger

Recent stories by Mary Jane

• NEWS IS WHAT SHE KNOWS

  June 7, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I9 Kaycie Miller knew she liked to write, so she decided why not take a journalism class. Three years later, Timberlake High School’s newspaper, Tiger Tracks, received national recognition and numerous …

• She aims, re-focuses her life

  June 7, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I2 “Getting rid of the drama,” was the key to success for Mountain View Alternative School senior Savannah Thornbrugh. That, and a lot of hard work, has taken Thornbrugh from a …

• After all these years, still a driving force

  May 24, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 Some things about driver’s education have not changed since I first walked into my high school cafeteria over 40 years ago to join dozens of students eager to get their …

• Screenwriter to share essentials at workshop

  May 10, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I4 There’s never been a better time to be a screenwriter, said Paul Castro, a rising star in the field. “If you have talent and a story,” he said, “it’s economy-proof.”

• Reminder to all: history matters

  April 26, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 This place matters. That’s the theme for National Historic Preservation Month once again this year. Preservationists at the National Trust for Historic Preservation must have kept this same theme because …

• Lions Club rounds up raffle loot

  April 19, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 When times get tough, the tough get going. At least that’s how it is in the Lions Den in Rathdrum. Instead of allowing today’s challenging economic times to hamper the …

• Plan in works for Rathdrum’s first motel

  April 12, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 Rathdrum is finally getting what mayors, economic development groups, and chamber of commerce folks have been saying we needed for decades: a motel. Rathdrum businessman Kevin Randles recently announced his …

• She’s a chic marketing darling

  April 9, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V21 For the second time in less than a year, a film crew for a national television show has traveled to Rathdrum to film Juanita Carmack and The Salsa Factory, home …

• WIN places employment focus on future

  March 29, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 Armed with a $250,000 planning grant, Vicki Isakson, project manager of Workforce Innovation Now, has spent the last six months compiling information on ways to attract regional job opportunities, and …

• Group connects WWII orphans

  March 22, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I1 Phyllis “Chickie” Shields Berry was 5 when news traveled from Australia that her father had died while serving as a U.S. soldier during World War II. His death left a …

• Constance Cassedy made a big mark

  March 15, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I3 March is Women’s History Month. It’s a great time to learn about women who went about their daily business, helping to shape our communities and the lives of those they …

• Active living for seniors

  March 5, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Dave Spiker, owner, manager and builder of Golden Spike Estates, researched senior living communities throughout the West before he and his father, home builder John Spiker, broke ground on Rathdrum’s …

• Teachers as students

  February 26, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 The Lakeland-Post Falls Leadership Academy is off to a great beginning, according to University of Idaho Educational Leadership program coordinator Kathy Canfield-Davis. “I think this program is off to a …

• Replacing ring with cha-ching

  February 26, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 I lost my cell phone somewhere between Carlin Bay and St. Maries while on a motorcycle trip around Lake Coeur d’Alene last summer. Despite a slow trip back the way …

• Businesses invest in city’s future

  February 19, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Rathdrum businesses have been on the move during the past six months. A few have closed, several opened, and two relocated; while a couple have remained “in the works.” The …

• Stimulate economy – buy chocolate

  February 12, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 This year, giving chocolate for Valentine’s Day is not merely a gesture of love; it may extend the life of your valentine and save our country at the same time. …

• ‘She’s kind of wild and crazy’

  February 7, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I1 Life has changed since Rathdrum teenager Rose Flack earned a golden ticket to Hollywood on “American Idol” last week. Flack’s free-spirited charm and natural talent won over each of the …

• Cars, phoning can be deadly mix

  January 29, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Radios used to be the only diversion for folks taking a drive. They would ease back in their big, comfortable seat and listen to the latest crooner; their attention on …

• Furniture Doctors are in again

  January 29, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 “The Doctors are In,” proclaims a sign in the office of the Furniture Doctors, a family-owned business recently relocated to Rathdrum from Coeur d’Alene. The “doctors” include owners Jackie and …

• Scrapbooking is a cut above old albums

  January 22, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Hobbies are recreational things we do in our spare time; and since January is National Hobby Month, I decided to find out more about one of the most popular hobbies …