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Bomb threat closes Lakeland School District (Idaho)
KXLY Television/Radio ^ | 4/25/07 | KXLY.com staff

Posted on 04/25/2007 9:28:54 AM PDT by PrivateIdaho

RATHDRUM, IDAHO --
Superintendent Charles Kinsey has announced that the Lakeland School District in Rathdrum, Idaho is closed Wednesday due to a bomb threat.

When staff arrived at Athol Elementary to begin their work day, they found a note on the door with the threat; notes were also found at other schools in the district. The notes made threats to two schools, but did not specifically name the schools.

According to Captain Ben Wolfinger, the Kootenai County Explosive Recognition Team will be inspecting several schools in the district through the course of the day. They will be looking for anything that looks out of place or does not belong in the school.

The schools they will be focusing on are three in Rathdrum, two in Spirit Lake and one each in Athol and Garwood.

Based on the threats, Superintendent Kinsey made the decision to close the schools for the day.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Idaho
KEYWORDS: bombthreat; schools
My second grader is missing school today because of this. At first glance, it looks like a typical case of some little delinquent trying to get out of going to school. But the fact that notes were left at various schools in the district is somewhat worrisome. These shools are spread out over a large area, it's not likely it was some kid on his bike.
1 posted on 04/25/2007 9:28:56 AM PDT by PrivateIdaho
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To: GOP_Raider

ping to the pinger


2 posted on 04/25/2007 9:31:42 AM PDT by PrivateIdaho ("Underground like a wild potato.")
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To: PrivateIdaho

Imus fallout


3 posted on 04/25/2007 9:34:50 AM PDT by RDTF (R.I.P. Blue Angel LCDR Kevin Davis)
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To: RDTF
Imus fallout

Or VA Tech publicity fallout.

4 posted on 04/25/2007 9:36:39 AM PDT by PrivateIdaho ("Underground like a wild potato.")
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To: RDTF

VT copycats.

There have been several school closings in the last 10 days for various (false) threats.


5 posted on 04/25/2007 10:25:05 AM PDT by angkor
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To: PrivateIdaho

We have family in Athol, odd could be a teenager perp. I hate seeing that area growing so fast.


6 posted on 04/25/2007 10:33:24 AM PDT by ThisLittleLightofMine
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To: Chief Engineer; Delphinium; EternalVigilance; Keyes2000mt; Sir_Ed; Knitting A Conundrum; ...
The FR Idaho Ping List
FReepmail GOP_Raider to be on or off the Idaho ping list
(PrivateIdaho gets credit for the assist for those of you scoring at home)

7 posted on 04/25/2007 12:38:37 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (hosts the Singles thread this weekend. Join the festivities!)
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To: GOP_Raider

Thanks... love the way you “localize” your images - good stuff.


8 posted on 04/25/2007 12:41:22 PM PDT by PrivateIdaho ("Underground like a wild potato.")
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To: PrivateIdaho

No problem. Although maybe I should start posting pics that aren’t so nice, then people will want to move here? ;)


9 posted on 04/25/2007 12:47:52 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (hosts the Singles thread this weekend. Join the festivities!)
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To: PrivateIdaho

I know the area well. Used to live right up the road. Prayers for all, and hope they find a way to catch the perp.


10 posted on 04/25/2007 12:49:25 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness)
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To: PrivateIdaho

From the link:

http://www.spokanetogo.com/news-video/?id=5673


11 posted on 04/25/2007 12:50:27 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness)
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Thanks for the link.

Watched the Sheriff do a demonstration with their K-9 unit last weekend - it was amazing. I am sure that dog will find anything, if there is anything to be found. Would love to see it track down and get ahold of the perp.

12 posted on 04/25/2007 1:13:58 PM PDT by PrivateIdaho ("Underground like a wild potato.")
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