Comment sought on wildfire protection plan

Public officials are soliciting comments on a proposed wildfire protection plan for Spokane County.

The plan identifies fire-prone “urban interface areas” and recommends ways to deal with brush and other fuels. It also promotes public awareness of wildfire problems.

The plan is being developed with help from a consulting firm and numerous public agencies, but is under the auspices of Spokane County and the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

Copies of the plan are available at libraries throughout the county and an electronic version is available at www.spokaneprepares.org.

Comments will be accepted through 5 p.m., Sept. 12. They may be e-mailed to jcreighton@spokanecounty.org or mailed to Janean Creighton, WSU Extension, 222 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202-4799.

For more information, call Creighton at 477-2199 or Steve Harris, with the state Department of Natural Resources, at 684-7474.

– John Craig

Spokane Valley

Salon hosts benefit for Wigs for Kids

Monique’s Salon, 12016 E. Sprague Ave., is collecting funds and hair donations during September to support Alopecia Awareness Month.

The goal is to raise $5,000 and collect 150 hair donations for Wigs for Kids.

On Sept. 20, Monique’s will be hosting a cut-a-thon from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

For details call 926-6429 or visit www.moniquessalon.com. Information about Wigs for Kids can be found on its Web site at www.wigsforkids.org.

–Rainey Coffin

Spokane

School board seat open

Spokane Public Schools is accepting applications from interested community members to fill a vacant school board position.

The board will be looking for someone who understands the importance of stewardship for the community’s children and is eager to be a part of a board whose responsibilities are assuring that all students attain the skills necessary for success in today’s world.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their personal background, a current resume and a statement explaining why they want to serve on the board. Applicants must be at least 18 old and a registered voter.

The application can be submitted to school board president Garret Daggett, in the superintendent’s office, 200 N. Bernard St.

For more information, call 354-7364 or visit www.spokaneschools.org/Board/SchoolBoard.stm.

Applications will be accepted until Sept. 11 at 5 p.m.

–From staff reports