Wild Card/Thursday — 6.24.10
A couple of unfortunate news events underscores that summer is finally arriving in the Inland Northwest, the drowning of a canoeist on the Spokane River this morning and the sinking of a boat in Hayden Lake last evening. With all the activity and fun we have in the Coeur d'Alene area, the specter of tragedy or misfortune hangs in the background. A year ago, a neighbor on my block lost his teen daughter in that Jetski accident near the Boardwalk. I regularly think of her when I'm on the north shore. And wonder who's next to endure suffering of such kind in our summer paradise. Be careful out there. Now, for your Wild Card ...