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Mayor Larry Gardner twirls lead actress Valleda Woodhall before the gala opening of the 1969 Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre season.
June 30, 2024
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HUCKLEBERRIES: A hero among men
Remembering Omer Karns, the can-do volunteer for veterans of North Idaho
Google the term, “hero,” and you’ll find a description of the late Omer Karns of Rathdrum.