Reward offered for CoiNuts burglary suspect

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest has offered a cash reward for information leading to the whereabouts of a man suspected in a burglary at a Coeur d'Alene coin shop.

Keith L. Fletcher, 46, of Kitsap County, Wash., has a warrant out of Kitsap County for possession of dangerous drugs. A warrant is being sought in Kootenai County for the burglary of CoiNuts late on April 1.

Fletcher is a suspect in the burglary, captured on video surveillance, in which a male entered the store after having shattered the front glass door.

The suspect, believed to be Fletcher, took a hammer out of his bag and shattered glass display cases. He removed gold and silver bullion, coins, and jewelry.

Fletcher was last seen driving a newer model, white, extended cab Ford Ranger, with a silver colored tool box in the bed. The license plate number is B66517A.

Fletcher has an extended criminal history out of Washington state that includes an arrest for burglary.

Anyone with information on the location of this suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 667-2111 or 1-800-222-TIPS. Information can be submitted online at www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org Callers are asked to use a code name or number and do not have to use their own name to be eligible for a reward.

Shriners offer free clinic for children

HAYDEN - Panhandle Health District will host a free Shriners Hospital screening clinic Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for children who may need treatment for orthopedic problems.

The Coeur d'Alene Shrine Club of Calam Temple is sponsoring the clinic. Local health care providers will volunteer their services to screen children and identify treatment needs. Panhandle Health District nurses will offer community resource referrals. Shriners will be available to help families apply for free services at the Shriners Hospital in Spokane.

All children 18 and younger are eligible. No appointments are necessary. Children will be screened on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents should bring to the clinic their child's birth certificate, immunization record and custody papers in cases of divorce.

Orthopedic issues are related to bones and include such problems as scoliosis, dislocated hips, club feet, cerebral palsy and more. Parents with questions can call 661-4985 or 765-5047.

Panhandle Health District is at 8500 N. Atlas Road.

It has hosted the Shriners screening clinic for nearly 20 years.

Scout-O-Rama scheduled for April 21

The Boy Scouts of America of The Inland Northwest Council will present Scout-O-Rama on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

There will be emergency vehicles, a smoke house, Pinewood derby, a climbing wall and other games, activities and displays.

The public is welcome to visit with local scouts.

Booths will open after breakfast at 10 a.m.

Entrance to the event is $2, or $6 including breakfast.