Deni Linhart Named Steinley’s Studio Manager

Deni Linhart, Kellogg, was recently named the new photographic studio manager of Steinley’s Photochart Systems Inc. in Coeur d’Alene.

Linhart, former owner of Fine Image Photography, was hired as part of the company’s expanded photographic studio department so other managers can concentrate on commercial aspects of the business. Linhart brings 25 years of portrait photography skill and experience to the Governement Way and Dalton Avenue studio.

Dee Monear, a certified nursing assistant, was named the January Employee of the Month at Kootenai Medical Center.

Monear, a North Idaho College CNA Program graduate, works in the Emergency Services Department and was chosen by her peers for going above and beyond the call of duty. She was also noted for a cheerful disposition, positive attitude and compassionate patient care. She has been with KMC for six years and formerly worked at Coeur d’Alene Convalescent Center for 10 years.

Cindy Pennel, office supervisor for Carpet Center in Coeur d’Alene, has been named the company’s 1995 Employee of the Year.

Managers of the company’s six area stores chose Pennel from more than 80 employees based on her hard work, dedication and conscientiousness on the job.

Ryan Scharnhorst, a Lake City High School senior, was chosen as the Coeur d’Alene Rotary’s January Student of the Month.

Scharnhorst is a member of the National Honor Society, maintains a 3.9 grade-point average and earned the University of Idaho Top Scholar Award and two academic letters and the outstanding individual scholastic award. He earned varsity letters in baseball and cross country and plays varsity basketball this year.

He has worked as a forecaddy at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course since 1994, and his extracurricular activities include Kids Voting, Idaho Drug Free Youth, and Young Volunteers in Action.

Scharnhorst has an interest in education and chemistry but is undecided on a career.

Dylan Jason Loy Linde, a Boy Scout with Troop 201 in Coeur d’Alene, recently received the Eagle Scout award.

Linde, son of Deborah and Richard Linde of Coeur d’Alene, chose an Eagle Project that involved replacing picnic tables and fire grills at the Bureau of Land Management Recreation Site at Beauty Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Linde, whose troop is sponsored by Doris Clemans and Floyd’s Photo Studio, is a sophomore honor student at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane.

Nathaniel Owen Snider, son of Keith and Laura Snider of Bonners Ferry, has been named one of approximately 2,600 candidates in the 1996 Presidential Scholars Program.

Snider, a graduating senior at Bonners Ferry High School, was selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in community and school activities.

In addition, the 2,600 candidates are selected either for their exceptional performance on the SAT of the College Board or the ACT assessment of the American College Testing Program. A panel of educators will choose 500 finalists in March, and final selection will be made by a group of 30 citizens appointed by the president.

The White House will announce scholars in mid-April, and they will be invited to an awards celebration at the White House for several days in June. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo

MEMO: Contact for Idaho Achievements is Sherry Adkins. Tell us about your achievements by writing to: Achievements, The Spokesman-Review, Ste. 200, 608 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. Pictures must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.