Scapca To Hold No-Burn Workshop

Sat., May 9, 1998

From Staff Reports

The Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA) will hold a workshop and public input session Wednesday on proposed expansions of no-burn areas in the county.

The 7 p.m. workshop will be held at Freeman Elementary School, 14917 S. Jackson Road, in Rockford.

County staff will discuss several proposed options for reducing residential burning of yard and garden debris. Proposals range from minor adjustments of current boundaries to the ban of yard and garden debris burning countywide.

The reduction in burning is being fueled by evidence of the negative health impacts of breathing smoke particles and by state law. Under state law, the no-burn area must expand to include, at a minimum, urban growth areas of the county and those areas with a history of air pollution levels exceeding Federal standards. A pre-workshop open house will begin at 6:30 p.m., allowing more time for the public to meet with staff to discuss boundaries, review maps and ask questions.

Those unable to attend a workshop may contact SCAPCA at 456-4727 for workshop materials. Written comments may be e-mailed by May 20 to scapca@scapca.org or mailed by May 20 to SCAPCA, 1101 W. College No.403, Spokane, WA, 99201.

Free program for seniors

Holman Gardens Retirement Apartments will offer free educational programs for seniors starting Tuesday as part of the Washington Association of Homes for the Aging week-long celebration of retirement homes.

All classes will be held at Holman Gardens, 12912 E. 12th.

The first class, “Safety in Your Home” presented by Linda Bise of Care Connections, begins at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

At 11 a.m. Thursday, Matt Duggan from the Spokane County Prosector’s Office will present “Crime Prevention for Seniors” Holman Gardens has tentatively scheduled another class at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday called “Advance Directives.”

For more information, call 927-2300.

Parks offers outdoor activites

The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department is now taking reservations for several upcoming activities, including canoe trips, rafting trips and a kids’ science camp.

A canoe and breakfast trip for women will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. Friday on the Little Spokane River. Cost is $19 and includes a hot gourmet breakfast following the canoe trip.

A St. Joe rafting trip for all ages will be held May 17. Cost is $87. A Spokane River rafting trip will be held May 25, and again on May 30. Cost is $35 per trip.

A Sea, Sail Science Camp for Teens will be held July 5-10. An informational meeting about the camp will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. May 18 at the Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto.

For more information, or to register for the above programs, call 625-6200.

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