Along the Waterfront

In my walk Along the Waterfront during the noon hour, I paused to read the names on the Rock of Fame — individuals dedicated to parks & recreation in Coeur d’Alene — that stands at the Fort Grounds Boulevard entrance to Memorial Field. Among the nine names: Red Halpern, Ted Fox, Art Manley and Lee Shellman. One name that should be on the Rock of Fame is the late Coeur d’Alene attorney Scott Reed, whose work on water law protecting the Coeur d’Alene waterfront for decades. He was also instrumental in the purchase and preservation of Tubbs Hill.

On the Waterfront today, I also noticed:

• Two small kites caught in two trees near the volleyball courts in the southwestern edge of City Park.
• That the public restrooms were open behind the Rotary Club band stand at City Park.
• A soaked business card in the park for Adam Foote of Ethereal in E, who describes himself as a Handpan Musician.
• The soup of the day at Cricket’s was Minestrone. (I read that on the sidewalk sign board while “House of the Rising Sun” was playing on the outside speakers.
• A poster for “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a play by Sarah Ruhl, on the front door of Old City Hall. The play starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in Boswell Hall at North Idaho College. Admission is free.
• That the reason to celebrate today, according to Christmas at the Lake, is that it’s National Animal Cracker Day (and there’s only 250 days ‘til Christmas).