Briefs 11/21/2013

• Vandals spray paint parts of McEuen Park

COEUR d'ALENE - Profanities were sprayed in red paint at multiple locations in McEuen Park.

Vandalism of two trucks, several structures and the Mudgy Moose statue was reported to the Coeur d'Alene Police Department on Monday by a city employee. Sgt. Christie Wood told The Press Wednesday that the graffiti was not directed toward the construction of the park.

"It was just general profanities," Wood said.

Wood said the vandalism likely occurred at night but is encouraging anyone who may have information on the crime to contact authorities.

"There are a lot of hikers in the area so hopefully somebody saw something," Wood said.

'No Trespassing' signs were installed at the park in July and the order remains in effect until its construction is completed.

"It will be open to authorized personnel only," Wood said. "The police department will enforce the no trespassing order."

• Music program offered through Rathdrum Rec

RATHDRUM - Local music teacher John Sylte announces the start of introductory Rathdrum Prairie Strings lessons through the Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Department.

Students will learn to play orchestral string instruments at Lakeland Junior High in Rathdrum.

The first class will be held on Tuesday. The four-week program costs $80.

Other classes will be held on Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. Classes start at 6 p.m.

For more information, call Rathdrum Parks and Recreation at 687-2399 or Sylte after 5 p.m. at 687-6699.