Head Start Honors Mary Lou Reed

Mary Lou Reed reacts to a story after being presented with a painting during a gathering to celebrate her 20 years of service on the Friends of Head Start board Thursday at The Harding Center in Coeur d’Alene. (Coeur d’Alene Press photo: Shawn Gust)

Mary Lou Reed was given a piece of original artwork Thursday in recognition of 20 years of service on the board of the Friends of Head Start. The former state senator recently retired from the board. Reed grinned as the framed painting of colorful flowers was turned around to reveal the artists’ signatures on the back - a collection of colorful fingerprints and hand prints. They were placed there by 3- and 4-year-old Head Start students who worked with local artist Chuck Hauck to create the painting. “I can’t think of anything more appropriate,” Reed said. “You know, on the board we never see enough children… so it’s very touching to be reminded that this is what it’s all about”/ Maureen Dolan , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

Question: Very few couples have had more impact on the Coeur d’Alene area than Mary Lou Reed and her attorney husband, Scott. Agree?