Huckleberries: Sandpoint counselor joins 1st Lady for farewell address

That dark-haired woman standing behind Michelle Obama at the first lady’s farewell speech Friday looked familiar because she is. Jeralyn Mire, an Idaho School Counselor of the Year award winner, was captured smiling in several Associated Press photos and on TV during the emotional speech. Mire and other honorees from across the nation were invited to be part of the historic moment. One of those who spotted Mire in the background during television coverage was retired Sandpoint High School teacher Marianne Love, who is a fan of Mire and the first lady.

In her Slight Detour blog, Love, who has known Mire since the counselor was a precocious 1-year-old hamming it up at church, describes her as a treasure for Idaho and her community. Quoth Love: “She is admired and loved and highly respected for the innovative and tireless efforts she continually makes on behalf of the futures of young people in our area.” The same could be said for the outgoing first lady/ DFO , SR daily Huckleberries. More here.