In brief: Proposed speed reduction on hold
Spokane County commissioners have postponed a decision on a controversial proposal to reduce the speed limit on the Palouse Highway through Valleyford.
Commissioners decided at a public hearing last week to visit the community before deciding whether to accept county Engineer Bob Brueggeman’s recommendation to lower the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph.
The recommendation was opposed by seven area residents at last week’s hearing, and two others submitted letters of opposition that were read into the record. Just three residents spoke in favor. Brueggeman said he recommended the change to reduce the danger to pedestrians from some 4,000 cars a day that pass through the community on average.
Commissioners agreed to make a decision Tuesday without more testimony. Written comments will be accepted through Friday this week. Comments may be e-mailed to derickson@spokanecounty.org or delivered to: Clerk of the Board, Spokane County Commissioners, 1116 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA 99260.
– John Craig
WEST CENTRAL
Landlord fair planned Saturday
The Landlord Association of the Inland Northwest will hold its annual fair Saturday.
The nonprofit group has nearly 700 local landlord members. All landlords, property managers, and their families are welcome. The event is free, including brunch and a full buffet lunch. Guests are welcome.
The fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. . There will be speakers and presenters with information of interest to landlords and property managers.
For more information, contact Joy Peck at 535-1018 or e-mail at office@landlordassoc.org.
LOGAN
Chinese Moon Festival scheduled
Spokane Chinese Association will hold its fifth annual Moon Festival at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Cataldo Globe Room at Gonzaga University. The festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrating autumn harvest and family reunion.
Admission is $3 per person, but free without moon cake tasting. For more information, call Jane Gong at 443-7061.
– Juan Juan Moses
SPOKANE VALLEY
Mothers of Multiples plan sale
The Mothers of Multiples fall clothing and equipment sale is scheduled Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schafer Road in Spokane Valley. For more information call 325-4928, e-mail mothersofmultiples@gmail.com or visit www.miraclebonus.com.
Spokane
Sacred Heart ‘Follies’ Saturday
The Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation will present “Viva Heart Follies,” a musical revue, Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the INB Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are $10 and $15 and are available through TicketsWest at 325-SEAT.
– Lisa Leinberger