Briefs Part 2 Aug. 4, 2010

Man tries to break into bankcda ATM

COEUR d'ALENE - We've all heard of drilling for oil, but drilling for money?

Not surprisingly, it didn't work.

According to Coeur d'Alene police reports, a man used a drill gun to try and break into the ATM machine at bankcda on Northwest Boulevard around 1 a.m. Sunday.

Surveillance cameras showed a vehicle with Montana license plates pull in behind the man, who got in the car and it left the area.

The man was not able to gain entry into the ATM machine, but did cause about $1,000 in damage.

Mad Hatter Tea Party scheduled

COEUR d'ALENE - You don't have to follow a white rabbit down a hole.

The Coeur d'Alene Public Library Youth Services will host the "Mad Hatter Tea Party," Saturday, Aug. 14, 1-3 p.m., in the Community Room.

This event is taking the place of the "American Girl Tea Party," but participants are invited to bring their favorite dolls and to come dressed as their favorite "Alice in Wonderland" characters.

A mad assortment of Tea Party games, including croquet in the park, a Mad Hatter hat craft and Tea Party Bingo, are planned for the event, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Due to a limited number of seats, registration is encouraged. Visit the library or call 769-2315 Ext. 438 for information and to register.

Local volunteer enters contest

COEUR d'ALENE -

A local volunteer has entered a challenge to win a $10,000 donation for local charities in a public service contest put on by the online Capella University.

Laura Sankovich, a volunteer for Community Roots in Coeur d'Alene, has submitted a video to the grant challenge in the hopes of winning the donation for the local good.

Community Roots is affiliated with the Kootenai Environmental Alliance and is a volunteer-based effort that distributes fresh produce from local gardeners and farmers markets to local food assistance facilities throughout our community.

There are more than 40 videos submitted in the public service video challenge, and the top 20 videos that get the most votes will be selected as finalists. Three winners are then chosen by a committee to receive the $10,000.

Voters should visit www.publicservicechallenge.com, and look for the video "Support Community Roots!!!"