Local Briefs September 29, 2011

Whooping cough in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - School administrators are cautioning parents to keep a closer eye on their kids' health - that simple cold they picked up could be a case of whooping cough.

According to Lake Pend Oreille School District administrators, medical professionals diagnosed a case of pertussis within the last two weeks, commonly known as whooping cough, in Bonner County. As a highly contagious respiratory infection, that's cause for concern, especially when a disease breeding ground like public school enters the equation.

"The problem is that they're the perfect avenue for getting respiratory infections," Panhandle Health District community services manager Mary Petty said. "Kids tend to forget to cover their mouth when they cough."

A lunch to sing about

Fresh off two successful performances of "Faust," Opera Coeur d'Alene is ready for a great lunch.

Are you?

On Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Beverly's in the Coeur d'Alene Resort will be donating a portion of all lunch receipts and all of the tips to Opera Coeur d'Alene. Call Beverly's for reservations and let them know what time you'll be there: 765-4000.

Labrador to appear on TV

Congressman Raul Labrador makes his first appearance Thursday evening on Idaho Public Television's "Dialogue" with Marcia Franklin.

The show airs live at 7:30 p.m. and Franklin hopes to hear from callers from all around the state.

Join the conversation by sending an email before the show to [email protected] or call in during the show to 1(800)973-9800.

"Dialogue" is a statewide public affairs program that has aired on IdahoPTV since 1994.