Kroc Center Coeur d'Alene Grand Opening
We just returned from the opening ceremonies of our new community center.
After five years of waiting, my family was excited beyond words for this day to come. Alas, we still have to wait until Monday to start using the facilities.
But what an awesome afternoon we had. Thousands of people turned out to tour the building for the first time. My kids got to meet an Olympic Gold Medalist, and shake hands with the grand-daughter of Ray and Joan Kroc, to whom my son declared his undying love for the Filet-O-Fish sandwich.
It was too crowded to get good photos of the facility, so I decided to play paparazzi and focus on the people. Now there's a job I would not want. At least nobody threw eggs at me.
Major John Chamness is all smiles before the ceremony begins.
Amanda Latimer, granddaughter of Ray and Joan Kroc.
Olympian Tom Malchow signs autographs for the Kroc great-grandchildren.
Tony Berns and Coeur d'Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem
Major John Chamness and his mother.
Major Lani Chamness and Ballard Smith, son-in-law of Ray and Joan Kroc.
Wow, Glenda the Good Witch was there! The Wizard of Oz will be the first theatrical production in the Kroc Center's new theater.
After five years of waiting, my family was excited beyond words for this day to come. Alas, we still have to wait until Monday to start using the facilities.
But what an awesome afternoon we had. Thousands of people turned out to tour the building for the first time. My kids got to meet an Olympic Gold Medalist, and shake hands with the grand-daughter of Ray and Joan Kroc, to whom my son declared his undying love for the Filet-O-Fish sandwich.
It was too crowded to get good photos of the facility, so I decided to play paparazzi and focus on the people. Now there's a job I would not want. At least nobody threw eggs at me.
Major John Chamness is all smiles before the ceremony begins.
Amanda Latimer, granddaughter of Ray and Joan Kroc.
Olympian Tom Malchow signs autographs for the Kroc great-grandchildren.
Tony Berns and Coeur d'Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem
Major John Chamness and his mother.
Major Lani Chamness and Ballard Smith, son-in-law of Ray and Joan Kroc.
Wow, Glenda the Good Witch was there! The Wizard of Oz will be the first theatrical production in the Kroc Center's new theater.
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2 Comments:
I'm glad it's all you hoped!
Glenda the Good Witch! Would have never expected. When are you starting the society page on your paper?
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