Thursday Wild Card — 7.23.09
Dean Bennett of North Idaho College has started a new blog that should be of interest to long-time Coeur d'Alene residents, especially those who have bent an elbow at local taverns. The name of the blog gives you a good idea re: what it's all about: A History of the Bars of Coeur d'Alene. By way of explanation, Dean posts: "While sitting around having coffee with a friend of mine, Jim Headley, the subject of the Fort Ground Tavern's remodel came up. We talked about this establishment and how our lives had been touched by its history. One thing led to another and before long Jim was talking about the various bars that had been in Coeur d'Alene, and I began to write them down." You can read more and see what Dean has so far here. Now for your daily Wild Card ...