In brief: Valley Fire promotes officers

Four Spokane Valley Fire Department officers were promoted Monday.

Inspector Bill Clifford was named deputy fire marshal, Training Officer Paul Hatten became top-level “step 5” captain, Engineer Sean Barrett was promoted to captain, and Kurt Kilayko moved from firefighter to engineer.

Clifford, who was promoted on the basis of training and certification, will remain the department’s public information officer.

Assistant Chief Larry Rider said the other promotions were triggered by assigning a captain to administrative duties, creating a vacancy on the firefighting line.

– John Craig

Fundraiser to support Shana Hagood

Family and friends are having a fundraiser for the National Transplant Assistance Fund in honor of Shana Hagood, who recently had a small bowel transplant in Pittsburgh.

The evening of music, food and refreshments begins at 7 p.m. May 16 at VFW Post No. 1435, 212 S. David St. Admission is $10. For more information, contact Debra Walsdorf at 624-2563 or Vonda Hagood at (978) 317-1473.

Papich recognized by state park association

Spokane Valley’s municipal recreation coordinator, Jennifer Papich, has been named “young professional” of the year by the Washington Recreation and Park Association.

The award recognizes “up-and-coming” park leaders throughout the state, and is “an outstanding honor for Jennifer,” city Parks and Recreation Director Mike Stone said.

“She is a tremendous asset to the city of Spokane Valley and our Parks and Recreation Department,” Stone said.

Papich has been co-chairman of a committee organizing the Washington Recreation and Park Association’s 2009 conference in Spokane, and has been elected to become a district representative in 2009.

Nevada/Lidgerwood

Alternative crafts, fashion at show

On Saturday, the Runway Renegades alternative crafts fair and runway fashion show will be held at Elements, 21 E. Lincoln Road. The craft fair is from 2 to 10 p.m. and the fashion show is at 7 p.m.

The fashion show features three local alternative clothing and accessory designers. More than 30 vendors, live music, candles, jewelry, beauty products, accessories, and handmade clothing made by the designers will be available during the event.

For more information call 218-7469.

Turnbull Wildlife Refuge

Bird walk planned May 31 at Turnbull

Beginning at 8 a.m. May 31, Marian Frobe will lead a bird walk at the Turnbull Refuge Headquarters. No experience is necessary in identifying birds. Beginners to experts are welcome. The walk will conclude between 11 p.m. and noon.

Call 328-0621 or e-mail rrfrobe@msn.com to RSVP. Donations are requested for the class, and there is a $3 entrance fee at the refuge gate.

– From staff reports