Briefs April 15, 2011
Cd'A police seek rape suspect
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Police Department is looking for a 30-year-old man suspected of raping a woman Wednesday.
The alleged incident occurred at a residence on the 800 block of Mullan Avenue, police said.
The victim, a 17-year-old female, told police she was sleeping when the attack occurred in the morning. The suspect is known to her as a family friend, police said.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Scott P. Giordano, of Arizona, police said in a news release.
He is possibly driving a red pickup truck with a canopy. His girlfriend, Grace Emery, and their 3-month-old child are reportedly with him, police said.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Giordano can call the Coeur d'Alene Police Department at (208) 769-2320.
Concert to benefit Boys/Girls Club
A spring benefit concert for the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County is scheduled 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kroc Center.
Val Wold on the piano will headline the show, along with other instruments and voices.
Ticket are $10; for a family of four, $35; for seniors 65 and over, $5. Tickets are available at the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce and at www.valwold.com. Info: Valerie Wilcox, 665-1919; Luba Wold, 691-6964
Sex offenders forum scheduled
COEUR d'ALENE - Sex offenders, how they target their victims, and understanding the healing process for sexual abuse survivors will be the focus of a community forum 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.
The Harding Family Center has joined the North Idaho Violence Prevention Center to increase awareness and equip the community with information on predators in the community.
The forum, organized by the North Idaho Violence Prevention Center, will include presentations by local experts, Blake Poe and Kari Joys, with a panel available to provide information and answer questions.
It is free to the public.
Shriner's Club offering onions
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Shrine Club is once again kicking off its "Shriner's Onions" program.
Vidalia onions are $12 for a 10-pound box. They will be available May 4-8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Runge Furniture parking lot, 303 Spokane Ave.
To place an order, call 664-4332 or 699-6779.