Idaho Voices

Class of 2009 Ashley K. Altermott

Class of 2009 Dakota S. Allert

Class of 2009 Arianna Marie Beam

Class of 2009 Jordan Tyler Adair

Class of 2009 Afton Renee Allred

Like a dreamy soft-focus fantasy, a certain sandwich will forever occupy a special place in my head and heart. Tender-sliced ham and turkey is covered with melted cheese on thick-sliced egg bread, then dipped in its entirety in French toast batter and deep fried. It’s usually sprinkled with powdered sugar and must be served with a side of strawberry jelly. It’s the sandwich at its most refined and elegant, adding some jazz to its older, stodgier French cousin, the Croque Monsieur, a simple grilled ham and Swiss, and taking it to the outer edge of the flavor stratosphere. The Monte Cristo first appeared on American menus in Southern California in the 1950s.

Filings from April 24-May 1. Chapter 7 (liquidation petitions)

Today is the deadline to qualify to win the early bird prizes in the North Idaho College Foundation’s 16th annual Really BIG Raffle. The early bird prizes include a $500 Costco gift card and a $250 fuel card. The Really BIG Raffle is the major fundraiser for the college and supports student and program needs, along with providing a learning laboratory for NIC’s carpentry students.

Custom-built chopper motorcycles, hot rods and rat rods (more basic hot rods) are for sale at Marston’s Custom Choppers at 9873 Government Way, Hayden. Brothers Gary and Dave Marston also sell parts and service the bikes.

Coeur d’Alene Fairway Property Management LLC, 505 E. Lauf Lane, mobile home cover, valued at $21,124.

For 05-31-2009

Beginning Thursday, Coeur d’Alene seniors can finally say goodbye to books, classes and high school. Commencement ceremonies will begin with Project CDA Alternative High School’s graduates crossing the stage at North Idaho College on Thursday to receive their diplomas.

Fusion Youth “Busting Out Summer Dance” – For middle- and high-school students, June 13, 6-9:30 pm. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W Hanley Ave. Student ID required. $5. Snacks, DJ and fun. (208) 765-8800 or chris@twinlowcamp.org. New Sunday Adult Education Studies – Begins June 14 at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. in Coeur d’Alene. Sundays, 9:45 am-10:45 a.m., “Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them,” book by John Ortberg. “The Ten: 1-5,” focuses on the first five of the Ten Commandments, DVD and discussion. (208) 765-8800.

BOISE – According to a new national survey by GMAC Insurance, Idaho drivers are tied (with Wisconsin) for best in the nation in their driving knowledge. This isn’t new drivers; it’s drivers who are already out on the roads. The annual survey polled 5,183 licensed drivers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, asking them 20 questions taken from state driver exams. Idaho drivers’ average score was 80.6 percent; just 5.7 percent of Idaho respondents failed, scoring under 70 percent.

When most people hear the word meteorologist, the first image that comes to mind is probably one of the person on television who delivers the daily forecast. While television jobs may be the most well known private-sector career choice for a meteorologist, it certainly isn’t the only one.