Community Thanks January 16, 2011
OUTLETS: Great place to shop
I was twice blessed the week before Thanksgiving. While sharing a room at a Women's Retreat I noticed a bottle of Ibuprofen with a retail price and a sales price much lower. Because I had recently purchased the same item and paid full retail, I vowed I would again visit Grocery Outlets in the former Tidyman's building. When I checked out I noticed I had saved a whopping $60 over retail prices. Yeah! I also noticed they had a free raffle drawing for a "Thanksgiving Dinner," so I signed my name and telephone number. The following Monday I was called by the store to say I was the lucky winner, and could come pick up a frozen turkey and a $100 gift certificate. Wow!
When I went the next day to pick up my prize, I put items in the shopping cart that I wouldn't necessarily buy Thanksgiving week such as body lotion and stocking stuffers. I also bought necessities for the holiday meal. I didn't add up the items as I went, and I got a little nervous as I went to check out with a very full basket. I had exactly $1.75 in my purse. What a blessing when the bill came to $101.60, minus the $100 certificate, so I left with a whopping 15 cents and a savings over retail prices of $85.
I recommend that others mindful of dollars visit Grocery Outlets. I also remember the good the Mayers do, filling the pantry of every new Habitat for Humanity home.
JOEY GRUNDEN
Hayden
PLAY: Thanks for 'funds' and 'fun'
Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho would like to thank those in the community who participated, volunteered or donated to our recent fundraiser, Play in a Day on Dec. 28-29. More than 150 local kids along with 20-plus adult volunteers literally put together "Highlights of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in 24 hours!
One hundred and twenty kids between the ages of 8-18 were cast while another 30-plus kids crewed. The crew created, pulled and built sets, props and costumes overnight while the cast learned their lines on Dec. 28. Early Dec. 29, while the crew slept, the cast rehearsed learning their blocking and choreography. At 3 p.m. on Dec. 29, all came together for dress rehearsal, a quick bite to eat and then a performance for supporters and the curious who couldn't believe it could be accomplished!
While the event was free to the kids, through ticket sales to the public and a drawing for donated raffle items, CYT-North Idaho raised almost $2,000. Nearly 10 percent went directly to a scholarship fund to provide tuition money for kids who wish to take CYT-NI's theater arts classes. The remainder went back into the CYT nonprofit educational program. The CYT-North Idaho Staff and Chill Bucket Productions look forward to returning to the Kroc next year to do it all again. Thank you for the "funds" and the "fun" North Idaho!
BLISS LANIER
Executive Director
CYT-North Idaho
GIVING: Families have nice holiday
We would like to thank all of those who participated in the Tree of Giving at Petersons Family Market. And thank you so much to the Petersons for hosting this event every year. You have made a very nice holiday for some really great families!
EILEEN, DAN AND ALEX VAN ROOY
Coeur d'Alene
CENTER: Donors show contribution
We had a lot of businesses/boosters donate to the remodel of our strength center. We are having an open house and naming our new facility The "Lee Shellman" Strength Center after the longtime Viking Booster on Jan. 14 in between and at halftime of the games against Post Falls.
Major donors list: Ken & Gail Berry Living Trust, CHS Viking Booster Club, D'Zign Group, Excell Drywall, Robert & Shelly Fitzgerald, Ginno Construction, Great Floors, Grizzly Glass, Dr. James & Family, Miller & Stauffer Architects, Modern Glass, Pacific Northwest Paint, Parker Toyota, Peak Athletic Clubs, Jim and Diane Parker, Kris and Pam Pereira, Premier Electric, Quality Powdercoating, Rubenstein's Flooring, In Memory of Ryan Reinhardt, Sherwin Williams, Shorewood Homes, Travis and Debbie Smith and Ciao Mambo.
Donors list: Shawn and Kelly Amos, Nicole Ansbaugh and Rick Sanders, Backyard Thrills, Beau's Lawn Care, Marty and Sue Behm, John and Ann Beutler, Steve Bourgard, Richard and Barbara Breitenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Byers, Dorothy Capaul and Mark Ladewig, Justin and Jessica Capaul, Kathy Capaul, Robert and Eleanora Capaul, Stacy Carson, Mr. and Mrs Cogley, Chris and Debbie Costa, Kevin and Carly Curtis, Kevin and Brooke Dunton, John and Julie Friesz, Mel and Mary Jo Friesz, Todd and Kaydee Gilkey, Mark and Lisa Goodwin, William and Janet Guns, Brent Heleker, Hap Hilbish, Craig Hunter, imgx Kreativ - Benchmark Graphics and Signs, Dale and Kristen Johnson, Russ and Kathleen Joki, Justin and Angie Kane, Ken and Kristina Lallatin, Craig and Jan Leaf, Steve and Paige Leifer, Pete and Ginni Lenz, Nick and Felicia Matheson, John and Gretchen Naccarato, Charles and Susan Nipp, Ryan and Teri Nipp, Chad and Niki Oakland, Orthopedic Associates of NI (Dr. Whitham/King), Jim and Nora Pierce, Buddy and Jill Ragsdale, Rick and Sharyl Rasmussen, Rachel Riggs (Caugran), Ron and Shelley Rosenberger, Randy Russell, Larry and Laurie Schwenke, Ed Snider, Dennis and Sally Spencer, Garry and Julie Stark, Kevin and Julie Stevens, Shawn and Sarah Sternberg, Jack and Barbara Sumner, Jay and Anne Sumner, Don and Gina Sutton, Lew and Dianna Walde, Jeff and Sue Welch, Mark and Julie West, Cindy Whaley, Mike and Denise White, Keith and Michelle Williams, and Tony and Becky Zanetti.
SHAWN AMOS
Advanced Weights Instructor
Head Football Coach
Coeur d'Alene
High School