North Idaho Briefs October 31, 2013
Bonfire rally to support Lakeland football team
RATHDRUM - A community bonfire rally dubbed "Let's get Fired Up" will be held tonight in support of Lakeland High's football game in Sandpoint.
The rally will be held from 7-9 p.m. in the vacant lot between O'Malley's Sports Pub and Grill and the Breakfast Nook in Rathdrum. Lakeland cheerleaders will lead the rally.
The winner of Friday night's game advances to the playoffs.
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Reward offered for Dutch Bros. robber's arrest
COEUR d'ALENE - A cash reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest for information leading to the arrest of the suspect who robbed Dutch Bros. Coffee stand on Monday night.
The suspect, according to a Coeur d'Alene Police Department press release, approached the coffee stand and demanded money, telling the two employees inside he would shoot them.
"The suspect had a white plastic grocery sack from the Dollar Tree over his left hand stating there was a gun inside," the press release states.
The suspect then threw a "reddish-orange" drawstring bag inside the stand and the employees placed an undisclosed amount of money into it.
According to the press release, the suspect is approximately 5-foot-10, between 160-180 pounds, "possibly" has a dark complexion and was last seen running east on Mill Avenue.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (208)667-2111.
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Post Falls to start chlorine process on water system
POST FALLS - The city of Post Falls will be chlorinating its water system beginning Monday for 30 continuous days for routine fall maintenance.
This process is done to ensure safe water for city water customers. The chlorine concentration will be 0.1 to 0.6 parts per million.
An odor or different taste to the water may be noticeable during the process. Drinking water can be put into a pitcher and left out several hours or overnight, dissipating the chlorine odor and taste.
Those with questions can call 777-9857 or e-mail matti@postfallsidaho.org.