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Local search and rescue teaching kids survival skills

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 5:55pm

At first this sounds like one of the strangest media opportunities ever presented to us in the Inland Northwest. Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced today an opportunity to observe the survival program called “Hug a Tree”. It sounds a little uncomfortable at first, but it could save the life of your child.

It’s a nationwide wilderness survival program that teaches kids to stay put in case they’re lost in the wilderness. It’s put together by the county’s search and rescue volunteer program to teach school aged kids those important survival skills that could help them in the Inland Northwest wilderness.

They’re putting these issues to the test with students at Sorensen Magnet School in Coeur d’Alene. They’ll be teaching kids the following points to protect them in the worst case scenario:

  • "Hug-a-Tree" once you know you are lost.
  • Always carry a trash bag and whistle on a picnic, hike, or camping trip.
  • My parents won't be angry with you.
  • Make yourself big.
  • Animals are afraid of human
  • You have hundreds of friends looking for you.
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Christmas Dinner, Everyone Is Invited!

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, 12:37am
Christmas Dinner, Everyone Is Invited!

Many people are blessed to have family and friends around them during Christmas.  Others are blessed to have the Athol Community Center.  It's spreading true Christmas cheer by making sure no one shares the special day alone.

The Center is once again hosting it's Traditional Christmas Dinner.  Hundreds of people fill up the Center every year.

Dinner starts at 1 pm on Christmas Day and runs until 5 o'clock.  The Athol Community Center is located next to the City Library at 30355 North 3rd Street.  

Not only is everyone invited, the Center says they'll deliver meals to those who can't make it in.  It also says it can pick you up and drive you to the Center.  Call 208-660-8374 to make arrangements.
 

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Bullets and Ink: A Man's Spin On Life

Submitted by Colleen O'Brien, Weekend Anchor / Reporter
Monday, December 19th, 2011, 2:02pm
Bullets and Ink: A Man's Spin On Life

Doyle Wheeler approaches life just like he does pens; everything is possible. Throw anything his way and he will make it work for him.

The first lathe Wheeler ever received was from his father. He tinkered with it off and on, not really committing to the craft but enjoying the rhythm of turning a pen. The first ones he ever made became Christmas gifts for family and friends but he insists they weren't any good.

It's what every budding artist – excuse me, craftsman – would say of their early work.

Craftsmanship is in Wheeler's blood. His grandparents built their home in Spokane from the ground up.

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Here Comes Santa Paws, Here Comes Santa Paws...

Submitted by Colleen O'Brien, Weekend Anchor / Reporter
Friday, December 16th, 2011, 10:17pm
Here Comes Santa Paws, Here Comes Santa Paws...

Does that dog look excited or what?

What do you suppose he asked santa for? Beggin' Strips? A new tennis ball?

Your pet - of all shapes and sizes - can come visit Santa Paws Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

He'll be at Northwest Seed & Pet at 7302 North Divison.

They ask for a $5 donation for the pictures, and proceeds go to the Spokane Humane Society.

Oh yeah... if you "Like" our KXLY 4 Facebook page we'll donate 25-cents in your honor to the Humane Society. So far our fans have raised over $3200!

 

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Pilgrim's Market's Holiday Community Cooking Contest

Submitted by Judy Schmitz, Community Events
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011, 4:16pm
Pilgrim's Market's Holiday Community Cooking Contest

Here's an exciting event that is being held at Pilgrim's Market.  It's a cooking contest! Do you think you have a good holiday dish that you always get compliments on?  Well, here's your chance!  You could win a $100 gift card too!  The only requirement is that your recipe include at least two natural or organic items purchased at the Pilgrim's Market - the rest is up to you! The contest is being held at the Pilgrim's Health Education Center, 1316 North 4th Street,  Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10-2pm. 

The categories are: appetizer, raw dish or dessert.

And the there are three prizes: 

1st Place: $100 Pilgrim's Gift Card

2nd Place: $50 Pilgrim's Gift Card

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Sing We Noel

Submitted by Judy Schmitz, Community Events
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, 4:26pm
Sing We Noel

For a night of Christmas music come listen to The 3C's Coeur d'Aleers as they present Sing We Noel, a Christmas Concert.  The concert is directed by Rose Dempsey, cago, with Accompanist: Jeanie Donaldson. 

The concert begins at 7:30pm on Friday, December 2 at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey, Rd., in Coeur d'Alene (corner of Ramsey and Kathleen). 

A Free-Will offering will be accepted. 

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Countdown To 25th Annual Holiday Light Show

Submitted by Jerry Post, News Director
Thursday, November 24th, 2011, 1:14pm
Countdown To 25th Annual Holiday Light Show

A crowd of 30,000 is expected to pour into downtown Coeur d'Alene on Friday to kick off the Christmas season with the 25th annual Holiday Light Show.   

The event starts at 5:00 p.m. with a parade along Sherman Avenue.  (Hint: Get there an hour or two early to a claim a spot on the sidewalk.)  At 6:00, head over to the front lawn of the Coeur d'Alene Resort to sing Christmas carols.  A 1,200-shell fireworks show begins at approximately 6:15, and then they flip the switch to turn the holiday lights on, all 1.5 million of them.

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