Kootenai County Democrats reorganize

The Kootenai County Democrats announced the results of their reorganizational meeting held Monday, May 23.

The positions filled include: Paula Neils, chair; Richard Rolland, vice-chair; Cindy Algeo, secretary; Gale Stromberg, treasurer; Phil Clements, legislative district 2 chair; Kristy Johnson, legislative district 3 chair; Tamara Poelstra, legislative district 4 Chair; Bev Moss, state committeewoman; and Jerry Shriner, state committeeman.

They were elected by the body of Democratic precinct chairs that were elected in the recent May primary election. Numerous additional precinct chairs, who were not on the May ballot, and vice-chairs were also appointed at the meeting. All positions are two-year terms which expire in 2018.

The Coeur d’Alene Elks invite the public to join them in honoring Flag Day on Friday, June 17.

There will be a short ceremony on the history of U.S. flags, followed by a ceremonial burning of old flags. Community members with old flags they would like to have burned during the ceremony are encouraged to bring them to the Elks Lodge at 1170 Prairie Ave. Flags can be dropped off Mondays through Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Fridays between 10 a.m. and noon.

For questions, call the Elks Lodge: (208) 772-4049.

The Blanchard Community Center is hosting a discussion about climate change on Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m.

The public is encouraged to come participate in the discussion led by guest speakers Bill Irving and Lee Koffler. Opinions from both sides of the issue are welcome, and refreshments will be provided at the center, at 685 Rusho Lane.

For more information, call Cheryl at (208) 661-4904.