Holiday parade looking for entries

Coeur d'Alene's annual downtown holiday parade is looking for a few more entries.

"We have about 20 entries signed up, and we'd love to have at least 30 for the big night," said Gay Glasson, events coordinator for the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association.

The deadline to sign up is Nov. 18 - although late entries are often considered. Entry fees are $50 for a non-commercial entry and $75 for commercial. This year's theme is "Christmas through a child's eyes."

The 20th annual Holiday Light Show Lighting Ceremony parade starts at 5 p.m. at the corner of 8th and Sherman, then moves west on Sherman Avenue to Government Way and Sherman.

Food vendors sell kettle corn, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee. Parade entries begin lining up about 4 p.m., from 8th street and Sherman Avenue to 12th Street.

For more, contact Glasson at (208) 415-0116 or visit www.cdadowntown.com

Freeman joins Silverwood team

Cheryl Freeman has joined Silverwood Theme Park as a sales representative.

As a sales manager for the park and member of the group sales team, Freeman will be primarily responsible for establishing new consignment ticket accounts. These accounts allow employers to reward employees and their families as well as other organizations and their members with significant savings on admission to the park through easy online ticketing accounts. Other responsibilities include discount group sales and season pass sales.

Freeman previously worked 10 years for the Coeur d'Alene Press in ad sales.

"Cheryl would have never imagined that she would one day, be selling roller coasters, family fun and memories at Silverwood," according to press release. "As a proven top producer Cheryl brings a breadth of sales and marketing experience to her new position."

To contact Cheryl, call 683-3400 Ext. 182 or email cfreeman@silverwoodthemepark.com.

Norcini to speak at Marcheso and Associates

Dan Norcini, nationally recognized commodities trader, will be the guest speaker at Marcheso and Associates in Coeur d'Alene on Dec. 7.

Norcini often contributes to Reuters, the Wall Street Journal and is a regular guest of the King World News network.

His free presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m. at 310 E. Neider Ave, Suite 103. There will be a question and answer session.

Lunch is free to those who RSVP. Call 665-5894 to reserve a seat.

Stegner tabbed at UI lobbyist

Idaho State Sen. Joe Stegner will serve as University of Idaho President Duane Nellis' top lobbyist in Boise.

The university announced Friday that the Republican from Lewiston was chosen from a large pool of applicants in a search process that began in July.

Stegner will replace Marty Peterson as the university's legislative liaison.

The list of top three finalists included Wayne Hammon, Gov. Butch Otter's budget chief, and Idaho Grain Producers Executive Director Travis Jones.

Stegner is the former owner of Stegner Grain & Seed Company that he sold in 1995. He is also a graduate of the University of Idaho.

He will start his new job on Dec. 1 earning a yearly salary of $125,000.

Home safety presentation is Tuesday

A free presentation on home safety and how to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning is scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Pizza Factory in Post Falls.

It is sponsored by inspectors on behalf of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors. It includes a presentation by HVAC specialist Tom Morgan.

To reserve your seat, visit www.cdaInspectors.com or call Jeanne, 215-4090.

If you have a new, relocated or expanded business, or announcement of events, promotions or awards, The Press wants to let our readers know. The service is free and items run Tuesday through Saturday. To get the word on the street on your movers and shakers, call city editor Bill Buley at 664-8176 Ext. 2016 or e-mail bbuley@cdapress.com.