Community Thanks August 17, 2014

SALE: Thanks to contributors

Elder Help of North Idaho (a 501c3) would like extend our gratitude to those who helped with the huge two-day garage sale last Friday and Saturday at Hayden Crossing Senior Living Center.

A BIG thanks to Northern Lakes Fire for accepting donations; Hayden Self Storage for giving us a unit to store items, Red Hot Mamas for choosing Elder Help as their charity to support; Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller for giving us FREE printing; Kimberly Clark for printing and passing out flyers in Post Falls, all the donors and of course ALL the GREAT volunteers, Kay Burke, Mike and Ingrid Howell a BIG thanks, Arlene Grose-Cashiered that made this FUNdraiser a huge success. Elder Helps mission is to assist Senior Citizens with limited resources to live independently and comfortably by providing needed services through caring community volunteers.

To volunteer or for more info call the Elder Help Hotline (208) 661-8870, John Corcoran (208) 929-9292 or email to Info@ElderHelpofNorthIdaho.org. More info is on our website at www.ElderHelpofNorth Idaho.org.

In 2013 we provided Multiple services to more than 615 Seniors in Kootenai County.

JOHN T. CORCORAN

Coeur d'Alene

BREAKFAST: A heartfelt thanks

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who made our annual Northern Lakes Fire District Firefighters Benevolence Fund pancake breakfast a great success! With the support of the community stopping by for a wonderful breakfast to the many amazing businesses and residents giving their time and generous donations, we raised over $1,700 for the fund with 100 percent of all monies raised going directly to the account.

The Northern Lakes Fire District uses the funds to help families in our District who have experienced an emergency where our help can meet some of their immediate needs. Past uses of the fund have included assistance for those affected by fire, helping disabled individuals with needed house repairs, purchasing of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors for those unable to afford them, along with many other unique emergency situations.

The following groups, businesses and individuals truly were the reason for this year's success: Hayden Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scout Troop 911, members of NLFPD administration, commissioners and Local 4045, Burke's Kleins DKI, Longwell Trapp Architects, Pau Pau's Kitchen, Empire Airlines, Avondale Golf Club, Super 1, Costco, Lake City Rental, Midway Restaurant Supply, The Blue Plate, Sargent's Restaurant, and residents donating directly to the fund.

We look forward to seeing you next year! If you have any questions or wish to contribute to the benevolence fund, stop by our office at 125 West Hayden Ave. or call us at (208) 772-5711.

Very sincerely,

FIRE CHIEF DEAN S. MARCUS

Northern Lakes Fire District

BENEFIT: Bless you all for your help

I would like to thank all the wonderful people who came to the benefit that was held for me at the Lake City Center on July 25. Thanks also to the great staff at the Center for all they did to make it a success and to all the musicians who entertained us. It was a great evening. Thank you so much for your help and support and GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

JUANITA ANSTINE

Coeur d'Alene