Reception set tomorrow for recreation director

Paula Austin is Recreation Superintendent and has worked for the city of Coeur d’Alene Parks and Cemetery or Recreation division for 33 years, and for Steve Anthony and the recreation department for 26 of those years.

“I can honestly say that he never shows up for work in a bad mood,” Austin said of Anthony, the longtime Coeur d’Alene Recreation Director who is retiring Friday after more than 41 years working for the city of Coeur d’Alene. “Always cheerful and welcoming to anyone that comes in to our office or visits the City Hall in general. He has been a great mentor to all that have worked for him. He treats everyone with respect and dignity, never saying a bad thing about anyone.”

To celebrate his retirement, Austin and some of Anthony’s other coworkers are putting on a reception for him Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge in downtown Coeur d’Alene/ Mark Nelke , Coeur d’Alene Press sports editor. More here .