In brief: Development appeal rejected
Spokane County Hearing Examiner Michael Dempsey properly approved a preliminary plat for the Ponderosa Ridge subdivision, the Washington Court of Appeals in Spokane ruled last week.
The court rejected an appeal by the Ponderosa Neighborhood Association on grounds that Dempsey’s decision wasn’t supported by substantial evidence. The appeal focused on whether roads would be adequate.
Property owner Lanzce Douglass, represented by Cameron & Associates, plans 100 single-family homes on 27.7 acres at the southeast corner of 44th Avenue and Schafer Branch Road.
– John Craig
Spokane County
Lilac Festival names Fab 14
The Spokane Lilac Festival Association has chosen 14 finalists for the 2008 Salute to Service Royalty Court from among all Spokane County high schools.
The 2008 finalists are Marilis Earle, Central Valley; Alexandra Cozza, North Central; Jeannette Thompson, West Valley; Tovah Yaron, CBE; Kylee Denevan, Shadle Park; Brajee Jennings, Cheney; Leah Horton, Mt. Spokane; Lindsay Jarvis, East Valley; Kylie Berger, Gonzaga Prep; Beth Lehinger, Ferris; Karmel Stone, Medical Lake; Kaylee Van Gelder, University; Alyssa Robinson, Freeman; Sarah Crowley, Lewis and Clark.
The six princesses and the 2008 queen will be chosen from among the “Fab 14.” Each member of the court will receive a scholarship. An additional scholarship will be awarded to the queen by The Ralph Husom Past President’s Scholarship Fund.
Royal court judging will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel on Feb 9. The 2008 coronation will be held at the Spokane Masonic Center on Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m,
SPOKANE VALLEY
City offices closed today, Friday
Spokane Valley city offices will be closed today and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays. Offices will reopen on Monday.
SPOKANE, KOOTENAI COUNTIES
Officers collecting holiday donations
Law enforcement officers and firefighters in Spokane and Kootenai counties are seeking donations for the “Holidays and Heroes” program, which pairs public safety officers with needy children for Christmas gift shopping.
Officers will pick up the children in patrol cars Dec. 9 and take them to shop for gifts for themselves and their families. The children then will be driven to Greyhound Park in Post Falls where their gifts will be wrapped and they can visit Santa. Last year 105 children participated.
Cash and food donations can be dropped off at the Spokane County Public Safety Building, 1100 W. Mallon and the Spokane Valley Police Department, 12710 E. Sprague Ave.
– Staff reports