In brief: Further study on lighting ordinance
SPOKANE VALLEY – Some Spokane Valley City Council members questioned Tuesday whether a proposed residential lighting ordinance would adequately address complaints about industrial strength lighting in backyards.
The ordinance would apply to new construction, but Councilman Bill Gothmann and Mayor Rich Munson wanted to know what could be done for existing homes. Planning Director Greg McCormick promised to look into that.
Lights would have to be shielded and aimed straight down under the proposed ordinance. No glare from lights could be visible beyond a property line.
Lamp posts could be no taller than 24 feet in parking lots and 16 feet on pedestrian walkways. Public street lights would be exempt.
John Craig
Museum holding tea and history
OPPORTUNITY – The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum hosts its fifth annual Tea and History Program next Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road.
The event schedule is packed with a historical presentation on “The Map Maker’s Eye” by author Jack Nisbet and the opening of the Opportunity Block time capsule. The capsule was rescued from the historical buildings recently torn down at Sprague Avenue and Pines Road.
There will also be snacks, dessert, music, raffles and door prize. The winner of the annual Heritage Preservation Award will be announced.
Admission is $15 and benefits the museum. Call the museum at (509) 922-4570 for reservations.
Nina Culver
Candidate forum planned at grange
ROCKFORD – The McIntosh Grange will host a forum for candidates for Rockford City Council and Freeman School Board Position 1 at 7 p.m. Oct. 19. There will be time for questions and refreshments will be served. The Grange is at 319 S. First St.
Nina Culver
Restaurants help Meals on Wheels
SPOKANE VALLEY – Nine Valley restaurants will be participating in a “Dine Out…So No Senior Goes Hungry” fundraising effort to benefit Valley Meals on Wheels this week.
On Thursday the restaurants will donate a portion of each diner’s bill to the nonprofit organization that delivers hot meals to senior citizens.
The participating restaurants are: Buck’s Pizza, Cuppa Joe’s Café, Fiesta Grande, Jenny’s Café, O’Doherty’s Irish Pub, Ron’s Drive-In, Sri Passart, Staggering Ox and Tasty House.
Nina Culver