THE NEWS YOUR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR:

THE OFFICIAL LEASH CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE FIRST EVER OFF-LEASH DOG PARK IN KOOTENAI COUNTY – A LABOR DAY EVENT!

WOOFS, LICKS AND A HAPPY TAIL WAGGIN’ THANK YOU

TO ALL THE DONORS WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE!

DATE:

LABOR DAY, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6^TH

TIME:

11:00AM – 3:00PM; LEASH CUTTING IS AT NOON

FOOD:

HOT DOGS, SODA, AND WATER AVAILABLE FOR A SMALL DONATION

ENTERTAINMENT:

DONATED AND PROVIDED BY RUBY FROG ENTERTAINMENT

T-SHIRTS:

INAUGURAL KC DOG PARK T-SHIRTS - $15

DOG BONES:

“GIVE YOUR DOG A BONE” - $30

WHEN YOU SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PAW-VILIONS YOU WILL WANT TO GIVE YOUR DOG A BONE!

NEWS COVERAGE:

KXLY CHANNEL 4 WILL BEGIN BROADCASTING DOG PARK NEWS AT 5:00AM—DOG PARK NEWS SPOTS EVERY 30-40 MINUTES BARRING ANY BREAKING NEWS

BOTTOM LINE:

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DOGS!

THE GATE OPENS AT 11:00AM!

**SEPARATE PARK FOR SMALL DOGS**

BRING YOUR CAMERA J

Panhandle Health District: Press Release on Immunizations

This information is being forwarded in cooperation with the Panhandle Health District and the North Idaho Public Information Network.


Panhandle Health District
                                  8500 N. Atlas Road         Hayden, Idaho  83835
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   Date:   September 2, 2010
Contact:                                                                Released by: Jeanne Bock, Director
Cynthia Taggart
Public Information Officer
(208) 415-5108
(208) 818-7288 (cell)

Immunization Can Slow Whooping Cough Surge

Hayden – The recent hospitalization of two northern Idaho infants with whooping cough is a clear call to people of all ages to get their pertussis immunization.
       So far this year, 57 cases of whooping cough have been reported in the five northern counties. Last year, only six cases of whooping cough were reported in the same area for the entire year. The number of cases so far this year (through August) is eight times higher than average.
       Both infants recently diagnosed are in intensive care. The pertussis bacteria, which is pervasive, is particularly dangerous for children younger than 6 months old.
       Pertussis is a highly contagious disease recognized by severe coughing spells that can cause vomiting and lack of breath. Untreated, pertussis can develop into pneumonia, seizures and encephalitis.
It’s been surging in this area since last November, indicating community-wide transmission. Children and adults in group settings, such as school, are at the highest risk for catching and spreading whooping cough, and vaccination increases the likelihood of avoiding or minimizing the effects of the disease.
       “Immunization is our best tool,” said Randi Lustig, epidemiology program manager for the Panhandle Health District. “The pertussis vaccination isn’t just for babies. Adolescents and adults need to be revaccinated, even if they were vaccinated as children.”
The effectiveness of the pertussis vaccine fades with time. National health officials recommend a booster for children at age 11 or 12. Adults who didn’t get the vaccine as a pre-teen should get one dose.
        Babies and children don’t benefit from the vaccine’s maximum protection until age 5. It’s important for anyone around them to have a current pertussis vaccination.
Whooping cough typically starts with a runny nose, but a cough quickly takes over. People spread pertussis by coughing or sneezing while they’re in close contact with others, who then breathe in the pertussis bacteria.
People with pertussis are contagious before the cough starts and stay contagious for up to three weeks. Doctor-prescribed antibiotics can kill the infection and prevent it from spreading.
Whooping cough is frequently misdiagnosed as bronchitis or allergies. North Idaho’s medical community has been advised to consider pertussis a possibility when patients have a cough illness.
PHD has immunizations with the pertussis vaccine for babies, adolescents and adults. For an appointment in your county, call:


 *   Kootenai County – 415-5270
 *   Bonner County – 263-5159
 *   Boundary County – 267-5558
 *   Benewah County – 245-4556
 *   Shoshone County – 786-7474

Youth Flag Football in Sandpoint

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

SANDPOINT PARKS AND REC. DEPARTMENT

(208) 263-3613

9/1/10

PRESS RELEASE

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

Youth Flag Football registration forms are now available at Sandpoint Parks & Rec. and on our web site http://www.cityofsandpoint.com (link to Parks and Rec.) Games will begin for youths in grades 3-6 September 25^th thru October 30^th. Play will be spilt into 3rd/4th grade (Nerf Balls) and 5th/6th grade (Junior Rubber balls) teams.  Practices will be held once a week with games played on Saturday mornings at Travers Park in the softball outfield.

 Adults interested in coaching the philosophies of FUN, fundamentals, and sportsmanship are needed. Circle YES on the registration form attached to this e-mail.

REGISTRATION MUST BE RETURNED TO PARKS & REC. BY 5 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10^TH.  Fees for 1 Player are- $35 County/ $30 City; 2 Players- $60 County/ $50 City; 3 Players- $80 County/ $70 City.  Jerseys are $12 and can be purchased at Parks and Rec.  Scholarships are available on a need basis.  Register at City Hall, 1123 Lake St. or call 263-3613 for more information.

As part of our ongoing effort to improve our programs, please supply your e-mail on your registration form for an end of season survey.

See you soon!

Parks and Rec

Click here to link to the "YthFFBreg_10.pdf" file included with this communication.

To go to Sandpoint Parks & Recreation Sports now, click here.