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CHARMED LIFE / CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 40 years in journalism, including for both credits Rosdahl with fostering her love of
the Coeur d’Alene Press and the Spokane, journalism. “He was always available to
Services, ensuring that hometown newspa- Washington-based Spokesman-Review. provide advice, critiques and anything else
pers like the one he grew up with in Thompson But his biggest win, says Rosdahl, was Sentinel staff members needed, even late at
Falls knew what was happening with their cit- serving as the journalism advisor for students night on production weekends. I knew he had
izenry. Part of his job also involved procuring producing NIC’s The Sentinel, which he did our backs, always.”
uniformed military personnel to act as movie from 1984 until 2010. Weeks, who was recently recognized the
extras, including himself, which produced “I liked just being with them,” he said, Kootenai County Young Professionals, espe-
a celebrity encounter with a young Candice his face lighting up as he shares stories about cially enjoyed Rosdahl’s interviewing class.
Bergen, starring in T. R. Baskin. former students, for which his teaching phi- “He had a way of making class interesting
In 1971 Rosdahl left the service and relo- losophy was simple: care, share, be there. with his anecdotes and stories, which inspired
cated to Seattle with his new bride, Mary—his The warm feelings are mutual amongst his me to want to have journalism tales of my
best friend’s sister. He landed a writing job students, many of whom still get together for own. He’s a great motivator and a wonderful
at Fournier’s multi-location daily newspa- annual reunions in Coeur d’Alene, especially reminder that ‘charming’ looks good on
pers, eventually becoming sports editor and those who went on to work in journalism. reporters.”
completing his master’s degree in communi- “Nils was the most dedicated journal- More than that, said Weeks, “Nils is also
cations at University of Washington. ism adviser,” said Devin Heilman Weeks, a one of the funniest, most caring people I have
Then, much like his father before him, reporter with the Coeur d’Alene Press who ever met.” ISI
Rosdahl was lured to the eastern edge of the
Pacific Northwest. “It’s hard to describe,” said Local Stories, Local Fun
Rosdahl about the appeal of this region, “but
it has everything: mountains, lakes, fields,
and a lot of great people.” THE INCREDIBLE HORSE EXHIBIT POPULAR, EXTENDS THROUGH APRIL
The Rosdahl’s settled in Coeur d’Alene,
Idaho, where one of his brothers was attending
North Idaho College, an institution Rosdahl
knew he wanted to be a part of. Since then:
three children, five grandchildren and nearly
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