April 30, 2005 in Voices

Leachman Eye Institute opens on Mullan Road

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Eyes became Michael Leachman’s focus when he was in third grade and his parents suspected he was near sighted.

After a series of “Can you see that?” questions, they took him to get his vision checked. The result was a pair of glasses that gave him a new outlook.

Many years later, as an ophthalmologist, he helps those with vision loss.

“Eyes are really interesting to me. I’ve always felt like it’s a field where you can really make a difference in a person’s life,” said Leachman.

The eye physician and surgeon recently opened a full-service clinic in Spokane Valley. His business offers a full range of services, including exams, contacts and eyeglasses, as well as glaucoma treatment and cataract surgery.

“I want to provide good, quality, up-to-date service,” he said. “I just try to treat people like I like to be treated.”

Leachman Eye Institute serves children ages 3 or 4 on up, adults and seniors. It’s in Mullan Centre II at 1420 N. Mullan Road, Suite 100.

For information or appointments, call 928-1450.

First Horizon opens new branch

First Horizon Home Loans recently opened a Spokane Valley office.

Sales manager Cherie Wall said the company, which has a downtown branch, wanted to expand east.

“With all the growth in Liberty Lake and Post Falls, we felt we needed a presence out here,” Wall said.

The office is a division of First Horizon National Corp., which has offices in 40 states and employs more than 13,000 people.

The company has won awards from Forbes and other magazines for business excellence and ethics. It also is recognized as one of the nation’s best employers.

The company offers residential mortgages and banking services that include checking accounts and certificates of deposit.

Customers who close a loan with the company qualify for checking accounts that pay 3 percent interest, with a minimum initial deposit of $100.

“It’s been very well received with our customers,” Wall said.

First Horizon Home Loans is at 16114 E. Indiana Ave., Suite 210. For more information, call 944-3840 or visit www.cheriewall.com.

Legislative update

Spokane Valley’s elected representatives will provide details about the recent legislative session at a meeting Tuesday.

Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee will feature Rep. Lynn Schindler and Sen. Bob McCaslin.

The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. at Percy’s Cafe Americana, 10502 E. Sprague Ave.

The event is open to the public and lunch is available off the menu. Please RSVP to the chamber office, 924-4994.

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