Briefs May 21, 2010

Charges in fatal crash undecided

COEUR d'ALENE - It has not yet been determined if the driver of a motorcycle involved in a fatal accident on Monday will be charged with a crime.

Idaho State Police said the investigation into the accident continues.

Garrett Kienke, 20, was driving the Suzuki around 7:20 p.m. at speeds estimated up to 45 mph in a 25 mph zone. He and Justin Allen, 20, of Coeur d'Alene were thrown from the bike when Kienke lost control braking for traffic at Ninth Street while westbound on Lakeside Avenue.

Allen died from injuries suffered in the accident. Neither was wearing a helmet. Kienke remained in fair condition at Kootenai Medical Center with undisclosed injuries on Thursday.

Kootenai County Prosecutor Barry McHugh said any charges filed would follow the report from ISP, but would likely come within a few days. He would not speculate on what charges could follow until the investigation is completed.

Planting day set for Saturday

POST FALLS - Family Promise of North Idaho, 1687 E. Horsehaven in Post Falls, will have a planting day for their community garden at 10 a.m. Saturday.

This will be the second summer for the Family Promise Garden that was created in honor of Earl Kendle for his work in founding the local Family Promise chapter.

The garden will benefit Family Promise families by contributing to meals provided by the host churches.

Family Promise of North Idaho provides temporary shelter to homeless families through 12 area churches who are hosts.

The harvest will also be shared with the Post Falls Food Bank and other sites that provide meals to those who are in need.

Volunteers are welcome.

Information: 777-4190

Creation study begins Sunday

Grace Baptist Church begins a three-part study on "Creation, From the Telescope to the Microscope" on Sunday.

Pastor James Crews, who previously was a public school science teacher, will address "biblically and scientifically," the debate between evolution and special creation.

Grace Baptist is meeting in their new building, 13329 W. Hayden Avenue in Post Falls.

Services begin at 10 a.m.