In brief: Benefit planned for heart patient
A poker run and benefit raffle are scheduled April 20 for Heather Bosio of Post Falls.
Bosio, 31, is in need of open-heart surgery and does not have insurance. The benefit will begin at 10 a.m. at the Oasis Tavern on East Trent Avenue in Spokane Valley and will conclude at Curley’s Dining Car Lounge in Hauser Lake.
The cost is $10, with half the money going to Bosio’s medical expenses and half to the high hand.
A benevolence fund for Bosio has been set up at the Spokane Teachers Credit Union. For more information, call the Oasis Tavern at (509) 928-9952.
Coeur d’Alene
KHS looking for foster homes
Kootenai Humane Society is looking for people to provide foster homes for abandoned and abused animals.
Dogs and cats of all ages, as well as other domesticated and feral animals, such as birds and rabbits are in need of foster homes. The length of stay varies depending on the animal and its needs. All fostered cats/dogs are given necessary vaccinations, medical care, and spaying/neutering (if appropriate). KHS provides all necessary medical care if required and food.
Interested people must fill out a foster care application, be interviewed, and allow a KHS representative to inspect/approve the foster care situation.
For more information or other questions regarding pet foster care visit www.kootenai humanesociety.com or call Mike Regan at 818-4535.
14 DUI arrests made
A recent Coeur d’Alene DUI emphasis campaign netted 14 arrests between March 12 and 19.
The emphasis patrols were conducted by the Coeur d’Alene Police Department’s Community Accident Reduction through Education Team and other patrol officers.
Performance at Lutheran Church
“Cheaper By The Dozen” will be performed by The Drama Ministry at Lutheran Church of the Master in Coeur d’Alene, April 11 through April 13.
Performances are at 7 p.m. on April 11 and 12, and 4 p.m. on April 13. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.
Health seminars at NIC
During the month of April, North Idaho College will present a series of seminars focused on health topics.
“Methamphetamine: The Effect on the Community,” will be on April 8. This seminar will focus on meth and how it affects both individuals and the larger community.
On April 15, “Unveiling the Secrets: Pond Scum and Human Disease,” will spotlight how algae has changed how science views polycystic kidney disease, which affects nearly one in 500 adults.
On April 22, “Infectious Health Issues for Our Community,” will emphasize the importance of flu and pneumonia vaccinations, along with a description of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and how to prevent the contraction and spread of infections.
Dave Souvenir, director of infection control at Kootenai Medical Center, will present “Infectious Health Issues for Our Community” April 22. He will provide a description of MRSA as well as the importance of flu and pneumonia vaccinations and how to prevent the contraction and spread of infections.
Finally, “The Infamous E. coli O157:H7, Cattle, Spinach and You!” will be April 29. This seminar will focus on the stereotype of E. coli and its links to cattle, spinach and illness.
Each seminar will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106 on NIC’s main campus. All seminars are free and open to the public.
– From staff reports