The comments by The Edge concerning Duane Hagadone's master plan are interesting and probably very close to the mark here.

Duane Hagadone gets no kicks walking around his yacht. That ain't doing it for him. His moments of glory have been all about building in Coeur d' Alene. His big push the last several years is going to be the last hurrah for Duane and those plans will be everything he has done in the past and much more.

Hold on to your seat. We have not seen anything yet. He finally has in position the elected officials needed for these plans. No one is going to turn him down. Oh yes, there will be little concessions, but the dramatic moves will go forward. It is a dangerous time for the people of Coeur d' Alene and the rights to public open spaces and public access. The simple fact is that there isn't anything that can be done but allow those spaces to be given away or compromised dramatically.

Don't worry be happy. Duane will take care of us....

Steve Badraun
Nampa

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