Washington Voices

I’ve had a number of people ask me if it’s time to take off their snow tires. I tell them this: “I would wait until at least the end of March.” Despite the recent drier and milder-than-normal weather over the past week, it does look like we’re going to see an increase in snowfall along with colder temperatures between now and early March.

This week “Passionate Worship: Loving God in Return,” – Sunday, 9 a.m. at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. (509) 924-7262.

For the week of Feb. 25-March 1. Monday – Option 1: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, dinner roll, peaches.

Area libraries offer story times for different ages. Here’s a look at some of the options: Baby lapsit

The Spokane Valley City Council took a look at the amended list of proposed road projects for this year’s Transportation Improvement Plan at Tuesday’s meeting. Some projects were removed due to lack of funding and others were added when the city won grants to complete construction, said senior capital projects engineer Steve Worley. There are a few unfinished projects from 2012 on the list, including the swale project on the west end of Sprague Avenue.

New Hope Resource Center - The New Hope Resource Center, 4211 E. Colbert Road in Colbert, is looking for a handyman to help the elderly with home repairs. Experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work would be helpful, but is not necessary. Volunteers are needed occasionally.

For 02-16-2013

The number of calls to the Spokane Valley Fire Department dropped the week of Feb. 7-13 after being above normal for several weeks. Firefighters responded to 208 calls, most of them minor. A 4-year-old boy was hit by a car in the 1400 block of North McDonald Road just after noon on Feb. 7. Witnesses told firefighters that the boy darted out in the street before being hit. The driver of the car was cradling the boy in his arms when firefighters arrived, said Bill Clifford, assistant fire marshal.

For 02-16-2013

Centennial Middle School in the West Valley School District has announced its honor roll for the second term of the 2012-’13 school year. Eighth Grade

The WSU-Spokane County Extension is hosting a free workshop to help those interested in starting community gardens. The workshop will be 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the extension office, 222 N. Havana St.

Citizenship Course – Offered by World Relief Spokane, 1522 N. Washington St., Suite 204. For more information call (509) 484-9829. Employment, Education and Training – For Spokane County residents who have been laid off from work or have low income; provided through Work Source Spokane. Call (509) 532-3120 or visit www.workspokane.org and click on ‘Job Seekers.’

Central Valley School District is reassessing its high school social studies programs because the last time it adopted new curriculum, the Oval Office was occupied by George W. Bush in his first term. Through March 30 the district is testing new curriculum to replace outdated textbooks for world and U.S. history, civics, psychology and sociology, as well as Advanced Placement European and U.S. history, government and world history.

Monday Newman Lake Fire and Rescue – 6 p.m. at Station 1, 10236 N. West Newman Lake Drive.

The city of Millwood ended 2012 on solid financial footing. During the regular City Council meeting Tuesday night, City Treasurer Debbie Matkin presented the good news during the 2012 Year-end Financial Report.

New Listings Central Valley Class of 1958 – Aug. 17. For more information call Karen at (509) 255-6803 or Beth at (509) 924-0099.