Lynne Clark of Regal Elementary School and Dianne Hammer of Bancroft Center have been named Distinguished Educators for the fourth quarter. Clark teaches second-third grade at Regal. Her nominator says, "Lynne is an exemplary teacher and an instruction leader in every facet. . . She leads by example with passion, joy, and vigor."
You can get wobbly at a Hillyard tavern next week — for a good cause. Big Sky Tavern is holding its third annual tricycle race, the "Skytona Mini 500," on June 19. All money from the sponsor fees, raffles and entry fees will be given to the American Cancer Society.
The city of Spokane will hold the second of several university district community workshops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 19 at Gonzaga University's COG, 710 E. Desmet Ave., just east of Crosby Student Center. Approximately 300 citizens attended the first meeting on March 31. That workshop identified a number of key elements that need to be addressed as plans progress for the university district area.
An elderly gentleman recently came to the Neva-Wood COPS substation worried that he may be arrested for domestic violence. His son told him that if he didn't stop yelling at his wife, neighbors would report him. But he yells at his wife because she doesn't hear well. Art Frank, 72, a retired Army officer was volunteering that day. Frank wrote "It's OK for him to yell at his wife. She's deaf." on the back of a COPS substation business card.
Moran Prairie residents are one step closer to having a new library. On May 18, Spokane County commissioners approved the sale of the $2.35 million Moran Prairie Library Capital Facility Area bonds to underwriter Piper Jaffray.
A lack of volunteers may curtail operations at the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop, which has operated for 19 years. Clothing, household items, jewelry, books, collectibles, small furniture and antiques can be purchased at the store, 805 W. Garland Ave. These items are primarily donated by individuals, but occasionally businesses contribute merchandise.
The Spokane City-County Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously approved two nominations for the Five Mile Schoolhouse, 8621 N. Five Mile Road, to be listed in the Spokane Register and National Register of Historic Places at a hearing May 19. If listed in the National Register, the schoolhouse will also be included in the Washington State Heritage Register. The Spokane Register of Historic Places is a local government's list of properties that have contributed to the community's history. Nominations to the register must be accompanied by owner consent, and properties must meet certain criteria.
Spokane City/County Youth Department and the Hillyard Baptist Church are celebrating the start of summer by hosting a free community picnic, Summer Salsa. Learn a few new salsa dance moves, enjoy music and a barbecue. Festivities are from 4 to 7 p.m. June 10 in Sharpley-Harmon Park.
A large basket full of candy sits next to a thick binder of registered sex offenders' photos on the front desk at the East Central's COPS substation – an indication of the dual nature of the services provided there. On a typical Friday afternoon at the substation, you may find volunteer Susan Gubler offering neighborhood children candy, checking out basketballs for kids to use at the park, or allowing a young boy to take a quick bathroom break.
Two principals in the Medical Lake School District are swapping jobs this fall. Mike Dahmen, principal at Michael Anderson Elementary, will become the principal at Medical Lake Middle School, and Dale Lamphere, principal at the middle school, will become the principal at the elementary school.
Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest has recognized three educators and three classroom volunteers for exceptional service to the organization. Junior Achievement educates students in kindergarten through 12th grade about business, economics and the free enterprise system. The individuals were recognized May 18 at a Volunteer Teacher Recognition event held at Spokane Falls Community College. The event was sponsored by Costco.
More than 300 students from eight local middle schools competed in the 14th annual Teens against Substance Abuse Campaign advertising and writing competition sponsored by the Spokane Advertising Federation. The awards ceremony was held May 3 at Avista auditorium.
The Rogers High School Air Force Junior ROTC will host its fourth annual Military Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Rogers Field House. During this formal event, the Corps of Cadets will hold its first induction ceremony of the Kitty Hawk Air Society, an honor society for AFJROTC Cadets. This particular chapter is being named after Lt. Charles F. Gumm Jr., a Rogers graduate. Gumm gave his life saving the village of Nayland, England, during World War II when his aircraft malfunctioned. Instead of parachuting to safety he stayed with the plane, ensuring it didn't crash into the village.
Ferris High School had a clean sweep of the Patriotic Art Awards, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 51 of Spokane. First place went to Jenny Skelton, second place to Michelle Sybouts and third place to Kristen Caruthers. They each received cash awards as well as certificates and ribbons.
The Hillyard Steering Committee will hold its annual spring general meeting at 7 p.m. next Thursday at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. The 2004-2005 budget will be discussed, and some of the benefactors of community development support will give updates.
It takes a village to create a village, developer Allen Williamson believes. In a NIMBY (not in my back yard) environment where many communities don't want any change — period — Williamson invites a dialogue with his neighbors. He wants to share his vision of an urban village on the property he co-owns with Don Jacobson just southeast of 57th Avenue and Old Palouse Highway.
In January, Allen Williamson approached the Washington State University Spokane Interdisciplinary Design Institute, asking it come up with design concepts for an urban village he would like to develop on the southeast corner of 57th Avenue and Palouse Highway. Adjunct professor Elizabeth Payne's fourth-year landscape architecture students accepted the challenge. They interviewed Williamson and visited the site to get a feel for the topography, terrain, natural resources and roads. They studied the history of Moran Prairie.
