In brief: Intersection will be closed

VERADALE – The intersection of Sprague Avenue and Sullivan Road will be completely closed for three weeks beginning Monday. There will still be local access for all businesses located at the intersection.

Through traffic will be detoured around the intersection using Broadway Avenue, Conklin Road, Fourth Avenue and Adams Road. Drivers not doing business in the area are encouraged to use alternate routes and avoid the area completely.

The asphalt will be replaced with concrete and the sidewalks and storm drains will also be upgraded. The city chose to completely close the intersection to complete the project faster and more cheaply. For more information on the project, call (509) 720-5001.

Otis Orchards High reunion planned

OTIS ORCHARDS – The last class to graduate from the old Otis Orchards High School will be honored at the school’s All-School Reunion July 31 at the Valley Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave.

The Class of 1960 – the last class to graduate from Otis Orchards High before it became East Valley High School – will be honored and some attendees will dress in 1960s clothing. The event will honor not only the 50th anniversary of that class, but also those who graduated 60 and 70 years ago.

Registration for the event starts at 3:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 5:30.

There also will be a flag presentation to honor veterans, and special entertainment.

For more information, call Milly Kropp, (509) 953-7283.

Barker bridge will be dedicated

GREENACRES – Spokane Valley Mayor Tom Towey will dedicate the newly finished Barker Road Bridge at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the parking lot on the south side of the bridge. The construction project took two years to complete.

The Centennial Trail under the bridge is now open, but the Spokane River access on the north side is still closed.

Nonprofits urged to apply for funds

SPOKANE VALLEY – Area nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for Community Services funding from the city of Spokane Valley. The city allocates money every year to local groups that provide economic development activities and social services to Spokane Valley citizens.

Applications for funding must be submitted by Aug. 6 for the 2011 budget. More information is available at the city’s website at www.spokanevalley.org or by calling (509) 720-5041.