NIC Sentinel

04/23/2025

Crews are hard at work around campus, maintaining our buildings and beaches

04/22/2025

The latest edition of the Sentinel magazine has just been drafted and is ready to get sent to the press!!!

04/15/2025

Go see a movie for only $3! 🍿

04/09/2025

It's mental health awareness week, take the opportunity to cultivate empathy and extend kindness to those around you. Everyone is fighting their own battles.

04/09/2025

04/09/2025

Look for Sid the Dragon's flame shooting up as you pass the water treatment plant🔥🐉

CITY OF COEUR D’ALENE ARTS COMMISSION UNVEILS “SID” THE GREEN ENERGY DRAGON

The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is proud to announce the installation of its newest public artwork, “Sid” The Green Energy Dragon, created by Spokane artist Melissa Cole. This vibrant sculpture is nestled along the Centennial Trail and Spokane River at the Coeur d’Alene Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (AWTF).

As a publicly owned facility, the AWTF operates under some of the most stringent effluent discharge regulations set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Using advanced tertiary treatment technologies, the facility processes nearly four million gallons of wastewater daily before safely discharging to the Spokane River.

In an effort to engage and educate the public, the City’s Wastewater Department and the Arts Commission sought a creative and interactive way to raise awareness about the wastewater treatment process---specifically, the role of biogas. A byproduct of our wastewater treatment, biogas is used as a heat source, with any excess safely burned off. “Sid” The Green Energy Dragon visually represents this process, incorporating an open flame into its whimsical design to symbolize the transformation of waste into energy.

“Sid” The Green Energy Dragon is warmly named after Haldo Sidney “Sid” Frederickson IV, who had an award-winning career at the AWTF and was dedicated to advancing more efficient and effective wastewater treatment technologies. Sid served the City of Coeur d’Alene for 30 years, working in the wastewater department from 1991 to 2016. Born in 1945 in Richmond, Utah he passed away on November 13, 2017, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and commitment to environmental stewardship.

The sculpture also features an educational component, including a glass mosaic illustrating how anaerobic bacteria convert waste into methane. Students from the Coeur d’Alene Boys and Girls Club contributed to the project by creating mosaic elements integrated into the artwork.

“Coeur d’Alene is providing a fun and imaginative way for the community to learn about the AWTF and the role of biogas,’ said Mayor Woody McEvers. “This sculpture is not only a beautiful addition to our public art collection but also an opportunity to educate and inspire.”

The dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for “Sid” The Green Energy Dragon will take place on April 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at the AWTF, located along the Centennial Trail at 1080 Hubbard Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. #

04/04/2025

Today is National Burrito Day! Places like Chipotle,Qdoba, Taco Bell, Del Taco, and others have a lot of great deals like B1G1 free! Don't miss out!

04/03/2025

Buddhist Nuns will be holding free/open seminars on exploring kindness in our modern world using ancient teachings. April 8th 6:30-8 & April 9th 12-1 @ NIC SUB.

04/03/2025

We hope everyone is having a great Spring Break! Comment with a picture of what you're doing!

03/24/2025

Middle schoolers swarm the campus today as they take tours of NIC campus

03/20/2025

TRIO hosted an Etiquette luncheon today at NIC's Emery's Restaurant. The group learned all the proper know-hows for any business or fine dining events.

03/20/2025

In two days!

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patty's Day! Hope y'all got your green on! 💚

03/15/2025

If you missed out on Pi Day, here's a slice of what was served: a HUGE variety of homemade and bakery desserts, fun games and contests! Izzie Romagnolo was the happy winner of a Super Spirograph set, Daisy R. Bontrager was delighted to to be drawn for the Travel Purse/"murse," Anastasia Veronica was the proud winner of the Po Kurt poem contest, and several others were all excited to win prizes. Everyone who showed up was the winner of as much pie as they could handle , a fun break from mid term stress. Thank you to the those who put their time and resources into putting the pie in pi day! 🍰🎉🎂

03/14/2025

Anybody RECOGNIZE THIS CAR? There's got to be a story to the guy behind the wheel of this loud and proud car. As you can see he's a big trump fan, but that's not too unusual. What really stands out is the Virgin Mary statue fasten to the roof, along with a Valentine mailbox on the trunk, and flags. You really can't miss him, he's always honking the signature horn and waving happily to everyone. So if you've seen him or know his story-
Comment, like or share if you've seen this friendly fellow driving around town!