State, developer agree on terms

The Department of Ecology and Gary Correll, a Lake Spokane developer, have reached an agreement through mediation on how to maintain a portion of the lake’s shoreline.

A $10,000 penalty was suspended under a settlement agreement recently reached by the two parties. The penalty was issued for violating a conditional-use permit issued in 1998.

Correll created a 1,500-foot canal connected to Lake Spokane’s south bank, built a vehicle bridge across the canal and constructed docks for 25 waterfront lots.

Correll has agreed to obtain permits for the docks, revegetate a buffer zone along the canal and install signs to inform potential buyers of requirements to protect the buffer.

Library hours may increase

A series of meetings will be held on Spokane Public Library’s plan to increase library hours at neighborhood branches. Here’s the meeting schedule:

Wednesday, 8 p.m., at the East Side Branch, 524 S. Stone St.

Oct. 14, 1 p.m. at the Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave.

Oct. 18, 8 p.m. at the South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St.

Oct. 19, 8 p.m. at the Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road.

Meetings will be held by Pat Partovi, Spokane Public Library’s new interim director. For more information, call 444-5300.

Dump passes available

This year’s final dump pass handout for Emerson-Garfield residents will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the COPS North Central office, 630 W. Shannon Ave. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Passes are available to any person living in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood. Bring your city utility bill verifying your address and photo identification.

Contact Neighborhood Services at 625-6730 or use the neighborhood locator available at www.spokaneneighborhood.org to find out what neighborhood you live in.

Lakeside Library book sale

The Lakeside Community Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the parking lot of the library, 6176 Highway 291, Nine Mile Falls.

The Friends of the Library sponsors the sale to raise funds for events such as a presentation by author Jack Nisbet at the library on Nov. 7.

Spokane RiverFest

Volunteers are needed to participate in the 2005 Spokane River Cleanup Oct. 15.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. Meet at the stage at 10 at High Bridge Park.

Lunch will be provided following cleanup work at 1:30 p.m. A kayak and other prizes will be raffled off from REI at 2 p.m.

Doing-It project picks church

The Spokane Preservation Advocates’ October Doing-It project will be at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church at 25th and Grand Boulevard.

They will continue painting the building’s siding and trim.

Bring paint brushes, small plastic containers and paint rags and wear work clothes.

A light breakfast will be furnished. Please RSVP to Ann Cronkhite at 747-7239.

Fall planting at Turnbull refuge

A group will meet at the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge near Cheney at 9 a.m. on Oct. 15 for a fall planting event. It’s an opportunity to plant trees and help with maintenance work on existing trees.

There will be a potluck after the work party finishes, so bring a main dish, salad or dessert.

Call Sandy at the refuge, 235-4723, to register and for more information.

Meetings

•Neva-Wood COPS will meet at 6:30 tonight at 4705 N. Addison St. Refreshments will be provided. Parking is available across the street east at the Zion Church.

•The North Indian Trail Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road. For more information, call 466-9537.

•The Nevada-Lidgerwood Neighborhood Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the council office, 4705 N. Addison St.

•The West Central Neighborhood Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St.

•The Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 326-0207.

•The Bemiss Neighborhood Council will meet at 7 p.m. next Thursday at Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St.

•The North Hill Neighborhood Council will meet at 7 p.m. next Thursday at Willard Elementary School, 500 W. Longfellow Ave.