Resort developers appeal rejection
The developers of a golf course retreat on the east side of Lake Coeur d’Alene have appealed the Kootenai County Commission’s rejection of the multimillion dollar project.
Las Vegas-based Kirk-Hughes Development filed the appeal last week in 1st District Court, claiming the commission’s July decision on Chateau de Loire was discriminatory and unsupported. The appeal also states that the rejection was based partially on an issue not raised prior to the decision. The court document doesn’t provide any specifics.
Coeur d’Alene attorney Glen Walker, who represents the company, said Thursday that it was inappropriate to give details until he has time to review the specifics of the case, which could take months. He declined to characterize the alleged discrimination.
Deputy County Attorney John Cafferty wasn’t available for comment.
The commission rejected Chateau de Loire the same day that it approved the expansion of Black Rock, a similar golf resort on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
boise
Campaigns clash over ‘clean’ pledge
Congressman Butch Otter is challenging Democratic gubernatorial opponent Jerry Brady to sign a “clean campaign pledge” – which Brady says Otter already has violated.
The pledge requires:
“All ads and mailings to contain “descriptions of our positive visions for the future of Idaho.”
“Any criticism of the other candidate to be made in the criticizing candidate’s “own voice.”
“For both candidates to prevent or denounce third-party attacks.
Brady released a copy of a scathing Otter fundraising letter from former Secretary of State Pete Cenarrusa that went out July 31. It calls Brady a “cynical money machine” and says he’s “for sale to wealthy, out-of-state liberals and big-government elitists.”
Otter campaign manager Debbie Field said Otter meant the pledge to be from this point forward. “In the past months, the campaigns have had others speak out on their behalf on both sides,” she said. “But Butch believes it’s time to move forward.”
Brady said, “I run an honest campaign, raising nearly all of my money from within the state and from average Idahoans. If Congressman Otter wants to run a clean campaign, I think he’s a little bit late in his request.”
Post Falls
Mullan Trail offers screenings today
Parents of children 5 and younger can bring them to Mullan Trail Elementary School in Post Falls today for free developmental screenings.
The screening is intended to let parents know how their child’s speech and language skills are developing, as well as their muscle development, vision and hearing.
The screenings will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school’s developmental preschool. Parents are encouraged to call the preschool at (208) 457-0772 for appointments and information.