Credit where credit's due, Part II
A few years back when Luke Thoreson was playing basketball on the state championship Post Falls Trojan team, Bert and I would often have people assume he was our grandson. Luke is a stellar young man, who’s now in his senior year at Williams College in Massachusetts. We share the same uncommon last name but no genetics.
On Friday night backstage at the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre Dancing with the Celebrities event, two young ballerinas waited to perform as special entertainment. Kiana and Sara Thoreson are Luke’s sisters and no relation to me and Bert. But after seeing the extraordinary talent, beauty and artistry of their dance, I’m wishing some of that would have rubbed off on me before I took my turn on stage doing a waltz! So again, credit where credit’s due: their parents, Nate and Barb Thoreson. No relation. :)
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Facebook Post of the Week: Mayor Steve Widmyer — “Marie and I are training to walk the Coeur d Alene Marathon. So far our training consists of walking two miles to the coffee shop, having a coffee and walking home. My math tells me we are going to need 13 coffee shops on the marathon course or we may not make it!”
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Pastor Tim Remington will be feeling the love from several hundred people on Sunday evening when Good Samaritan Rehabilitation holds a dinner, silent and live auction at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. When Remington was shot on March 6 as he walked to his car following services at The Altar Church, the community was stunned. He survived and is recovering in what can only be described as a miracle. Pastor Remington still has a long road ahead and the proceeds from the Sunday benefit will ease the financial burden on the family.
Tickets are $30 can be bought at The Coeur d'Alene Resort 765-4000 ext. 21.
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I hope your social schedule has some wiggle room, as there are lots of things you'll want to do this week.
Tonight is the annual Community Business Fair hosted by the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce at the Greyhound Park and Event Center. More than 90 local businesses will be displaying their wares from 4-7 p.m. Admission and parking are free and families are welcome.
Thursday is CASA’s Ray of Hope Breakfast at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 7-8 a.m., 667-9165 and tomorrow night is the annual Empty Bowls benefit for the Post Falls Food Bank from 5-7 p.m. at the Jacklin Center. It's $15 for a one-of-a-kind hand painted bowl and professionally prepared soups.
Also on Thursday the Idaho Congressional delegation of Sens. Risch and Crapo and Congressman Labrador will present Military Service Academy Day for students with an interest in receiving a Congressional nomination. It runs 6-8 p.m. at the North Idaho College Student Union Building. Info: 667-0127.
Friday and Saturday, the Coeur d’Alene Arts Association hosts the Artist Showcase, fine art show and sale, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 30 is the May Day Ladies Tea at the Jacklin Center with entertainment and a light lunch for the ladies, young and old. Info: 773-5016.
Monday, May 2, NIC Student Events presents a free concert by Filharmonic, the group featured in the movie "Pitch Perfect 2." It starts at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Building and word is the group will meet, greet and sign autographs.
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Happy birthday today to Dee Sasse, Steve Kane, Frank Jackson and Brittney Blaski (21!). Tomorrow Glorie Ward, Tootie Reynolds, Martin Teall, Linette Freeman, Sue Barnard, Beth Bollinger, Barb Forgacs, Star Hart, Corinna Whiting, Jana Pool, Kristina Lallatin, Caitlin Rielly and Larry Locke will celebrate.
On Friday Steve Wilson, Tanner Mort, Chris Cooper, Stephanie Brodwater, Jeremy Jones, Patty Muhlhauser and Susan O’Neill make a wish.
Bailey Jaworski, Michele Jensen, Christina Bollman, Keith Ekness (50!), Luke Griffin, Louise Zimmerman and Jai Nelson will party on the last day of April.
Happy May Day birthdays to Jeri DeLange, Suanne Harris and Diane Duncan.
On May 2 John DeLuca, Jan Bryant, Tre Lewis and Randy Hurt will blow out the candles. Taking another trip around the sun on Tuesday are Randy Bates, Tracy Flaa, Peter Willits, John Hayes, Robbie Canfield and Becky Camarata.
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Kerri Rankin Thoreson is a member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and the former publisher of the Post Falls Tribune. Main Street appears every Wednesday in The Press and Kerri can be contacted on Facebook or via email mainstreet@cdapress.com. Follow her on Twitter @kerrithoreson.