<p>SHAWN GUST/Press Mark Parks, 6, watches as his younger sister Alexis, 3, reacts while receiving a ski helmet Thursday following a demonstration of the importance of head protection by Dr. Brett Dirks at Northwest Specialty Hospital in Post Falls. About 125 children attended the event and received heavily discounted helmets to be used during winter sports. Dirks has made person contributions that, in conjunction with donations from the hospital and retail discounts, …

December 2, 2013