North Idaho Briefs June 6, 2012

Two businesses hit by burglars

COEUR d'ALENE - A burglar made off with cash following a break-in Monday at Nosworthy's Hall of Fame tavern, 4056 N. Government Way.

According to a police report, someone kicked in a door to access the business, then stole money from the register. Police said the door was cracked near the handle.

Nosworthy's features many old pictures of athletes on its walls. It closed at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. An employee arrived at 5:30 a.m. Monday to open, discovered the theft and called police.

The amount of cash taken was not disclosed.

Another break-in was believed to have occurred early Monday at Papa Murphy's, 1800 Government Way.

According to a police report, an alarm sounded at the business about 1 a.m. Police found a back door unlocked, but not damaged, and no one was inside the building.

"It is most likely someone discovered the door unsecured and went inside, which set off the first audible alarm," the report said. "Due to the alarm, the person probably didn't spend much time inside and may not have actually taken any property."

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Music to benefit Harmony Ranch

Musician Diana Clemons will step into the spotlight on Saturday to raise money to help people with physical disabilities and mental illnesses.

Clemons, who plays the violin, will perform during the fundraiser for Harmony Ranch and the Region 1 Mental Health Recovery Conference.

The event is 6-8 p.m. at Harmony Ranch, 4929 W. Orchard Ave., between Prairie and Hayden avenues on Huetter Road.

A drama will also be presented by Clover Kidz 4-H.

Refreshments will be served.

Donations will be accepted.

Harmony Ranch, a nonprofit operated by Clemons, uses horsemanship, music and the arts to enhance the lives of those who are disabled, at risk or elderly.

The 13th annual North Idaho Recovery Conference, "The Journey of Recovery," is scheduled Aug. 15 at 12940 N. Government Way. It is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Coeur d'Alene.