2+ day, 13+ hour ago (337+ words) Cesa Dibble, center, gathered with her two-year-old daughter Daisy and her mom, Alicia Dibble" Bobbie Eatmon, left, and Jerzey Childers put together a Thanksgiving meal to-go at the Altar Church on Thursday. From left, volunteers Trinity Lancaster, Bobbie Eatmon, Dave Eatmon, Shannette Tilla, Rikki Childers, Richi Childers, and Jerzey Childers served up smiles at Altar Church's free Thanksgiving meal in Coeur d'Alene. COEUR d'ALENE " The Altar Church provided more than a free meal on Thanksgiving. "The church serving as a place for people when they have nowhere else to go today is so important, especially in today's society," said Cesa Dibble. "Open arms can really make such a difference." She and her 2-year-old daughter, Daisy, gathered at The Altar with Dibble's mom, Alicia Dibble. "We wouldn't be able to have Thanksgiving together without this place," Alicia said. Thursday marked five…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago (641+ words) Samantha Banuet, a Boundary County resident, has spent the majority of her life helping others. A wife and mother, she has been a volunteer in her community and abroad, guided by her faith and a commitment to serving those in need. " While she has faced personal challenges, Banuet continues to find purpose through volunteering " aided by her passion for scripture. One verse that inspires her is Matthew 5:14, which speaks of being "the light of the world" and reminds believers to "stay salty." "When I was 15, I started doing third world work, mission work in Honduras and Ghana, Banuet said. "I saw kids younger than my son running around with machetes because they're defending themselves and their families. " Volunteering is something that has carried Banuet through her hardest moments." "My husband was diagnosed with leukemia for a second time, Banuet said....