Dr. Pam Bird and Dr. Forrest M. Bird sent a nearly 700 word endorsement to the Daily Bee and that far exceeded the Bee’s length limits. The Publisher of the Bonner County Daily Bee allowed the edited letter to have a notice to the reader that they could view the original version here on the website. Pam told me in her email that it was for the Bee and for my website. I am deeply humbled that Pam and Forrest wrote this letter . Here is original, unedited letter.
You're asking questions???...and I'm listening...Best places to stay, eat, party? Schools, medical, veteranian? Septic, wells, contractors? Events? Skiing or Swimming? Tell me what you want to know? You thinking about moving here? Want to know the affect of Growth? Affordable Housing? Traffic? Parking? Low Pay? Get it off your chest and start banging on your keyboard. I've got answers and opinions and I'll listen to yours too!
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"Dan has never been "bashful" about his love for Sandpoint. Year after year, event after event, he has given himself to all of Sandpoint. Especially to all of the young people. Now it's our turn to take time to vote YOUNG on 11/06/07. He has ALWAYS taken time for us". - Rebekah Reifsnynder, Sandpoint Jr. Miss 1998.
"...entertains us at Cancer Relay for Life from start to finish...every single year".
"...special needs in Sandpoint are being met by Dan...absolutely cares about others and their quality of life..."
"...fixture on National Walk to School Day, the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt...you gotta believe in something so why not walkable streets, healthy kids, and safe neighborhoods...he just keeps on going and going...".
"...Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Honoring America & those who serve, Memorial Day services...or teaching Sunday School; Dan has led a life of service to others...he will serve us well".
"...and when he plays the song, 'I Hope You Dance', it reminds of how he has tried to connect our community at Lost in the 50's, Fairgrounds dance party, elementary school dances...he has created so many shared memories...he is Sandpoint".