Hillyard Festival begins Friday
A Hillyard tradition for the 97th year, the Hillyard Festival will kick off Friday at 11 a.m. and will wrap up Sunday at 5 p.m.
The Hillyard Hi-Jinks parade will be Saturday at 10 a.m., traveling north on Market from Broad Avenue to Sharpley-Harmon Park. The parade includes the Parade of Bikes, in which kids can decorate their bikes to reflect the theme of the festival, “Hillyard Heroes.”
There will be fireworks at 10 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Hillyard Kiwanis Club and Rocketman Pyro.
For the skaters, the Concrete Rodeo will begin with registration at 9 a.m. The cost is $25 to compete.
The Lions Club will present bingo at 5 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. The Lions Club also will have its medical screening van available.
For more information, visit www.hillyardfestival.org or look for a Hillyard Festival Gazette in businesses throughout the neighborhood.
– Lisa Leinberger
East Central
Community center to get upgrades
The Spokane City Council on Monday approved a $100,000 emergency budget ordinance to pay for repairs and upgrades to the electrical and heating and air conditioning systems at East Central Community Center.
A study by a technical consultant showed modifications to the center over the years have resulted in deficiencies in the mechanical and electrical systems that do not meet current codes. Some of the additions to the heating and cooling systems over the years were found to be not compatible with the original equipment.
New digital controls and a pair of high-efficiency boilers were recommended by the consultant. Lower operating costs are expected. Also, two new electrical panels in a separate room were recommended. Total cost of the project is $280,000 with the city’s community development funds and rebates from Avista contributing to the funding.
– Mike Prager
Spokane County
Student places in field pentathlon
Kasey Andres of Riverside High School won first place in the field pentathlon competition at the National Junior Disability Championships in July.
Andrews is a member of Team St. Luke’s, coached by Teresa Skinner.
The meet attracted 280 athletes ages 7 through 21 from around the country. Events included pentathlon, swimming, archery, table tennis, boccia ball, 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball, power wheelchair soccer and weightlifting.
The 24th annual event, held by Wheel Chair Sports USA, was hosted by Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane and St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute.
– Lisa Leinberger