Benefit set today for girl, 7

COEUR d'ALENE - A benefit is scheduled today at the Greenbriar Inn for 7-year-old Chloe Hite of Hayden Lake, whose mother Stephanie Hite died of illness unexpectedly on Nov. 22.

Organizers of the benefit will be auctioning items, and half of the benefit will be going to a trust account for Chloe. The other half will go to Greenbriar for hosting the event, said Amy Sheppard, a family friend.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and there will be live music, appetizers, cocktails and the silent auction. There will be a $25 donation at the door.

Stephanie was born March 4, 1970, in Coeur d'Alene, where she attended school, graduating from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1988. She was employed by the Vein Clinics Northwest.

Chloe's father, Jim Hite, lives in Seattle, Sheppard said.

The Greenbriar Inn is located at 315 Wallace Ave., in Coeur d'Alene.

Information: Amy Sheppard (208) 704-5374