My wife and I have five children ages 8 and under. As parents, we often consider what we are teaching our children. One evening while we sat at the dinner table trying to begin our meal, most of our kids were misbehaving….
Read more ›Guest Column: Responsibility
What do you think of when you hear the word “responsibility?” I hear my mother’s voice sternly questioning, “Who is responsible for this mess?” As badly as I wanted to blame my little brother, I knew it was my doing….
Read more ›Valley Guest Column: Diligence
Diligence is defined as persistence, dedication, and hard work. Some may say these qualities are deep-rooted within individuals while others say they are acquired. It is my experience that they are both. People throughout our lives influence the paths we choose through their actions….
Read more ›Guest Column: Responsibility
The Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) trait for this month is RESPONSIBILITY, a many-faceted word, encompassing a wide range of moral, emotional, ethical and common-sense situations. But let’s start with the trite and not too informative dictionary definition. Responsibility: The quality or state of being responsible,…
Read more ›2018 PACE Awards
Over 380 guests gathered on May 24 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center to celebrate 50 outstanding students who personify the PACE character traits.
Emcee, Robyn Nance of KXLY welcomed the attendees who filled the room to honor students from Freeman,…
Read more ›2017 PACE Awards
Over 380 guests gathered on May 25 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center to celebrate 50 outstanding students who personify the PACE character traits.
Emcee, Robyn Nance of KXLY welcomed the attendees who filled the room to honor students from Freeman,…
Read more ›PACE Partner of the Month: STCU
…The PACE leadership team would like recognize STCU as the Partner of the Month for February.
STCU is a long-time partner and supporter of PACE. From financial gifts to gifts of time, STCU can be counted on to support our community.
Read more ›PACE Partner of the Month: Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC
…The PACE leadership team would like recognize Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC, as the Partner of the Month for December.
DZA is an annual financial supporter as a bronze sponsor of the PACE Awards held each May. In addition, DZA routinely awards employees for exemplifying the PACE character trait of the month.
Read more ›PACE Partner KiDDS Dental: 2016 Candy Buy Back…Citizenship at Work!
Once again PACE Partner KiDDS Dental helped celebrate good citizenship by supporting troops overseas. The 9th Annual Great Candy Buy Back was held at KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake resulting in over 1000 pounds of candy collected – all of which is on its way to our active military along with letters and pictures of thanks to troops through Operation Gratitude….
Read more ›2016 PACE Awards
Over 380 guests gathered on May 24 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center to celebrate 49 outstanding students who personify the PACE character traits. Three local businesses were also recognized with PACE Partner “Best Practice” Awards for their efforts to support and promote good character in our community….
Read more ›PACE Partner KiDDS Dental: Candy Buy Back…Citizenship at Work!
Mark your calendars! Next month, you and your Trick-or-Treaters are invited to help celebrate good citizenship by supporting troops overseas. The 8th Annual Great Candy Buy Back will be held at KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake on November 2, 2015,…
Read more ›2015 PACE Awards
More than 30 Sponsors make the gala celebration of good character possible
Over 350 guests gathered on May 28 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center to celebrate 48 outstanding students who personify the PACE character traits….
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