In a decidedly unscientific exercise, I noticed that most of the Main Street birthdays, out of nearly 2,000, seem to be in September or October. So I did a little Google research and found that my list of local birthdays mirrors somewhat the actual birth stats in America. Of the 4 million babies born here annually, the top two birth months are August and September with July and October rounding out the top four. Most of us think that springtime is the time babies are born in masse but we’re wrong.

The most likely day for babies to be born? Tuesday. The newest member of the Main Street Birthday Club is already at the head of the class, statistically speaking. Ozrik Dolphin Hutchison was born on Tuesday, October 4 to Camille and Derek Hutchison of Coeur d’Alene, joining big brother Hazen.

Ozric’s middle name is in honor of Derek’s Marine Corps buddy, SSgt. Patrick Dolphin, who was killed in action on July 31, 2011, while serving in Afghanistan. A touching tribute, Semper Fi.

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For most of his teen sons’ lives, Brian Walker has been on the reporter’s beat, covering news in the community. But this past Friday night he was in the role of proud parent with his wife, Kim, while Nathan and Casey made a little hometown news.

PFHS senior son, Nathan Walker was crowned Homecoming King at halftime and PFHS junior son Casey was lighting up the football field on the way to a 37-6 win for the home team. One of Casey’s special teams plays made the KREM 2 Friday Night Football highlight reel, as he pinned the opponent deep in their own territory ... preventing a touchback with a diving swat of the ball and then scrambling to his feet and tackling the returner.

The night will no doubt be part of the Walker family’s highlight reels for years.

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Along with the aforementioned homecoming king Nathan Walker, Jessica Zazuetta was crowned homecoming queen at Post Falls High School. At Lake City High School the homecoming crowns went to Rusty Dan and Madeline Hennig. Congratulations to all!

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And more from The Press newsroom staff, who share some quirky and quick humor, Marc Stewart sent out a Facebook S.O.S. on Monday night. He said he had a pipe leaking inside the walls of his home, dripping through the ceiling. He was searching for plumber recommendations from his friends. City Editor Maureen Dolan commented tongue-in-cheek on the post with a question, “Did you turn off the water?” Another friend asked how many reporters it takes to turn off water, to which Maureen responded, “Reporters never turn off water. We love leaks!” Ba dum.

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This week’s things to do highlights:

Tomorrow night CASA Uncorked, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hagadone Event Center, info www.northidahocasa.org.

On Friday, the Post Falls Lions Haunted House opens for the season from 7 to 11 p.m. The haunted house will be open on Fridays and Saturdays and then from Oct. 25 nightly through Halloween at Fourth and Post in Post Falls.

The Post Falls Historical Society’s 22nd annual Oktoberfest at Q’emiln Park Grand Pavilion from 5-8 p.m. on Friday.

On Saturday morning the Drool Stampede Dogwalk, 10:30 a.m. at Kootenai Humane Society followed by the Tail Waggin’ Chili Cook-Off at North Idaho Cider.

Both events benefit the Kootenai Humane Society. Also on Saturday from 4-6 p.m. the Idaho Art Education Association will hold a public opening reception with art created by art teachers at the Jacklin Center, Fourth and William streets in Post Falls.

Sunday from 2-8 p.m. a benefit for the medical expenses of American Legion Post 143 Commander Dennis Wheeler takes place at the Post on Poleline and Syringa. Live music, auctions, raffles and food.

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Happy birthday today to Jan Lindquist, Pat Riley, Amber Butler, Margie Basaraba, Jonalyn Clayton, Debbie McEnespy, David Kamka, Joe Eatherton, Steve Staaben and Tim Turrell.

An Oct. 6 birthday shout-out to Gary Marian (64!), Brooke Miller, Rochelle Seher, Katrina Slater, Kyle Messier, Kate Bennett and Ricky Blaski.

On Friday Nancy Harlocker turns a beautiful and ageless 85 and Midge Smock, Vicki Gehring, Mark Michalak and Erin Paisley blow out their birthday candles.

Mr. Wonderful aka Pat McGaughey and Dale Bennett will be my age twins (64!) on Saturday, celebrating along with Craig Hampton, Suzanne DeTar, Laurie Rumore, Joel Elgee, Barbara Baltzell, Chris Nicastro, Josh Hissong and Jeff Hill.

On Sunday Randy Wells (64!), Kathy Epstein, Greg Luraski, Lyn Harris, Ron Deering take another trip around the sun.

10/10 birthdays belong to Bill Everson (64!), Nancy Kosonen, Jessica Moore, Steve Fitzhugh, Lori Gravelle, Bob Cox, Allan Knight, Lynn Jackson, Mollie Sommers, Marlea Kruger and Mike Way.

On Tuesday Michael Pereira, Chris Pasquale, Greg Worley, Genie Riegert, Chad Anderson, Cindy Odd and Warren Anglin dance a birthday jig.

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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.