TROOPS: Girl, donors pitch in

In this time of unrest, unemployment and just plain despair, I wanted to say a huge heartfelt thank you to our community. Our 8-year-old daughter, Faith, decided to have a fundraiser for troop care packages by having a lemonade/treat stand during our family garage sale the weekend of Aug. 12 here in Coeur d Alene. We had such positive responses, support and "loosened" wallets that our daughter's total two-day efforts (with a little help from family/friends) raised a total of: $158! 

Everybody really got on board with her efforts. She presented the "Blue Star Moms" with her fundraising dollars this week. She is passionate about our troops (Daddy is a soldier), and she is so excited to be contributing what she raised!

So, thank you to those of you for your kind words, generous donations and smiles/hugs of support. (And we also understand that some of you had not hit your caffeine quotas for the day and couldn't be bothered!) It was a fun experience for our family and friends. Also confirmed why we have enjoyed the past 11 years in this community. Please continue to support our troops!

CARLA METZGER

Coeur d'Alene