CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | Issue #108

📣 Business Spotlight Monday | 🦅 Bald Eagle Found Killed | 🎭 Camp Broadway for Kids And Much, Much, More...

Author

Derek Baron
January 13, 2025

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events (You can now add your own event)

🔥 Local Business Spotlight 🔥
👉 The Long Trail Chuck Wagon 👈

🎭 Lake Coeur d'Alene Hosts Camp Broadway for Aspiring Performers Aged 8-13

🗞️ Longtime Coeur d'Alene Press Carrier Reflects on Decades of Service

🎓 Apply Now: 2025 Scholarships Open for Students Seeking Educational Support

✏️ Governor Little's $50 Million Private School Funding Proposal Stirs Controversy in Idaho

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Hey CDA Local Buzz Folks, we want you to meet Clyde ❤️. Clyde is a four-year-old German Shepherd mix. Clyde is a gentle giant. Weighing at almost 100 pounds and standing almost six feet on his hind legs, he is still a love bug. Playing ball, going on walks, and doing tricks for treats are his favorite things. If you have plenty of room in your home and your heart, stop by and meet Clyde. He sure would love to be adopted by you 🙏.

Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has cared for and found homes for unwanted animals for over 45 years. Please visit our website companionsanimalcenter.org for more information or stop by Tuesdays through Sundays starting at noon each day. You can give to their causes in many ways, so please CLICK HERE to donate if you would like 🙏.

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The Long Trail Chuck Wagon, based in Rathdrum, Idaho, offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with a touch of history. Led by Chef Steven Hauser, a retired emergency service professional and disabled veteran, this one-of-a-kind venture features a fully restored 1890s Newton Chuck Wagon, the only registered chuck wagon in Idaho. 

Using traditional techniques like Dutch ovens and open-fire cooking, Steven creates Southwest-inspired meals that transport diners to America’s rugged past.  With a focus on community and connection, his motto, “Where food brings people together,” perfectly encapsulates the heart of his mission.

More than just a meal, The Long Trail Chuck Wagon delivers an immersive Old West experience, catering events like cowboy weddings, community gatherings, and educational cooking demonstrations, and even at your home for an amazing date night. The Long Trail Chuck Wagon offers an unforgettable journey into the past, served with warmth and authenticity.

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Lake Coeur d'Alene Hosts Camp Broadway for Aspiring Performers Aged 8-13

Camp Broadway, set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Coeur d'Alene, offers children aged 8 to 13 a week of immersive musical theatre experiences. The camp features activities like swimming, improv games, and behind-the-scenes Broadway tours. Campers also participate in Q&A sessions with theatre professionals and prepare for a performance showcasing a featured composer’s work. Learn More…

Longtime Coeur d'Alene Press Carrier Reflects on Decades of Service

Kathy Pierce, a Coeur d'Alene resident, reminisces about her extensive career as a Coeur d'Alene Press carrier from the mid-1970s to the 1990s. Starting in 1975, she managed early morning deliveries, balancing work with caring for her young children. Her dedication was so notable that her vehicle's license plate read "Papers." Read More…

Apply Now: 2025 Scholarships Open for Students Seeking Educational Support

The Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber is offering the 2025 Scholarships for Education, providing financial support to students pursuing their academic goals. Open to a range of educational paths, these scholarships aim to make learning more accessible. Applications are now open, and interested individuals can apply online at the Chamber’s scholarship page (HERE).

Governor Little's $50 Million Private School Funding Proposal Stirs Controversy in Idaho

Governor Brad Little's proposal to allocate $50 million in state funds for private education has sparked a debate in Idaho. While he emphasizes that the initiative should not detract from public school funding, education advocates express concerns about potential impacts on public education. Supporters in the legislature are introducing related bills, indicating a contentious legislative session ahead. Learn More…

Lake City High Secures Victory in Annual
'Fight for the Fish' Rivalry

Lake City High School won the annual "Fight for the Fish" competition against Coeur d'Alene High School, securing the coveted wooden fish trophy. The event, held at Coeur d'Alene High's gymnasium, featured basketball games and spirited displays of school pride, with Lake City's community demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm and unity. Read More…

Bald Eagle Found Shot Near Sandpoint; Authorities Seek Public's Help

A bald eagle was found shot near Sandpoint, Idaho, between December 24 and 26, 2024. Despite rescue efforts, the eagle was euthanized due to its injuries. Authorities are seeking information from the public to identify those responsible for this illegal act. Bald eagles are protected under federal law, and harming them is illegal. Anyone with information is urged to contact Idaho Fish and Game or the Citizens Against Poaching hotline. Read More…

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