Ruth Pratt, center, Executive Director of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation, musician, and patron of the arts, was recognized recently in Boise with a Governor's Award in the Arts. The silver medallion honored her for "Support of the Arts." Pictured with her and Idaho Gov. Butch Otter following the ceremony are, from left, Nancy Flagan, Roberta Larsen, First Lady Lori Otter, Kelly Lattin, Rachel Dodge, and Mary Sanderson. (Photo courtesy: Coeur d'Alene Today)

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