Parents of Athol Elementary students are picketing after the school principal announced changes to the school cross country program.

Colene Hotmer started the district elementary cross country program back in 2008 in a effort to strengthen the program at the higher levels.

“It was great because I was able to get the community involved” Hotmer said.

The team has seen many changes since it hosted the first invitational race of 300 runners. Hotmer stated that after the program doubled in students the second year Principal Kathy Thomas asked the P.E. teacher to lead the practices in order for there to be a staff presence. Hotmer took back over the third year and last year Thomas had Hotmer move the program the Rathdrum Parks and Recreation because of the growth.

Spokane, WA - The Spokane Indians announced today that the Ride the Bases charity motorcycle ride presented by U.S. Linen & Uniform will return for its second year on Sunday, August 18th, 2013. The event is a motorcycle ride and poker run that starts at the Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson dealership and finishes at Avista Stadium. The Indians have upped the ante for this year's event as one rider will be entered to win a brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle courtesy of Miller High Life.

"We are excited to have this great event return for another year," said Indians Senior Vice President, Otto Klein. "Last year's ride raised crucial awareness and funding for our community and we look forward to partnering with the Rypien Foundation once again."

Spring must be in the air.

Spokane County announced today that Liberty Lake and MeadowWood Golf Courses open Thursday, March 7, while Hangman Valley's practice range will open this weekend and start taking tee times on Friday, March 15.

“Just in time for the start of the 2013 season, Spokane County's Parks, Recreation and Golf Department has a new tee time booking system for the golf courses,” a news release from the county said. “Call one county golf course and you'll be able to reserve tee times for any other county courses.”

Courses being open is contingent on the weather, the county urges golfers to contact the course before heading out.

Hangman Valley Golf Course – (509) 448-1212