They say "still waters run deep."

That would be a good description of Gary Darnold, who informed the Grand Coulee Dam School District last week that he is retiring after teaching here for 42 years.

Darnold is soft spoken, but his eyes penetrate you like he is taking your measure.

It is highly unusual for a teacher, any teacher, to spend an entire career in one district. Darnold did, and will ha...