FLAP: Apology graciously accepted

In her recent letter to the editor, Helen Mitchell wrote that John Kracht owes an apology to the Lake City Harmonizers. On the Friday following the cabaret I, along with other members of our chapter, went to Post Falls High School and presented Mr. Kracht and his choir with a check for $1,000, plus an additional $231 that was collected from donations at the door. Mr. Kracht then handed us a gracious, well-written apology which we have accepted. Mr. Kracht agrees that his personal comments at the cabaret were made in the excitement of the moment, but should not have been said. Obviously, Mr. Kracht's comments do not necessarily reflect the Harmonizers' opinions. This unfortunate situation has not lessened our desire to continue to raise funds for vocal music programs in our area schools. It is our hope that the community will overlook minor indiscretions like Mr. Kracht's, and continue to join us in supporting the arts in our schools.

JOE LYKINS

President

Lake City Harmonizers

The Coeur d'Alene chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society