Happy retirement, Doug!

Wed., Sept. 6, 2017

I am writing to wish Doug Clark a very happy retirement. I am one of his fans and will truly miss his column and wry sense of humor. My only contact with him was in 1995 after I had unsuccessfully tried to get the Medicare fraud office to do something about an unreasonable overcharge submitted and paid for a toenail trim. Although Doug had no better luck than I had in getting any government action, his column was at least able and with humor give the situation some “ink” and perhaps embarrass the doctor involved.

Who can forget the ditties he composed, like the one after the exposure of Larry Craig?

Yes, we will miss you, Doug. Enjoy your retirement!

BJ Krafft

Spokane

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