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New listings Grant Grade School Alumni Picnic - July 19, 11:30 a.m., at the east end of Grant Park. Celebrating the class of 1949, but the event is open to all classes. There will be a potluck picnic. Call Jim Nyborg at (509) 928-6962 or email bailnybo@msn.com.

For 07-17-2014

For the week of July 21-25. Monday – Option 1: Swiss steak with tomatoes, potatoes, roll, steamed vegetables, fruit. Option 2: Chicken sandwich, tomato basil soup, fruit.

The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in cooperation with recognized social service agencies in Spokane. If you have an item to donate, please contact the social service agency directly. If someone you know needs help, contact a local social service agency provider.

In the August primary, two candidates are challenging the newest legislator representing central Spokane. But Libertarian Randy McGlenn II and Republican Tim Benn could have an uphill battle in the Democratic-leaning 3rd Legislative District against incumbent Marcus Riccelli.

Greater Spokane County/Valley Meals on Wheels - Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to elderly and disabled people. Volunteers will also need to check on the well-being of each person on their route. Volunteers may choose to drive a route any day, Monday through Friday, or drive as a substitute on flexible days. Meals will be picked up at 11 a.m. and delivered to approximately 15 people; delivery time is approximately 90 minutes. Volunteers are also needed to help prepare meals for elderly and disabled people. All skill levels are needed. Volunteers must use their own vehicles to deliver meals and must pass a background check. For more information, call Pam Almeida, executive director, at (509) 924-6976 or visit www.valleymow.org. Habitat for Humanity - General construction volunteers, age 16 and older, are needed to build homes. No experience is necessary and on-site training will be provided for people who are interested. For more information call (509) 534-2552.

For 07-12-2014

A speeding driver apparently not paying enough attention to the road paid the price for it Tuesday evening. The driver was heading east on Wellesley at a high rate of speed near Flora just after 8 p.m., said Spokane Valley Fire Department Assistant Fire Marshal Bill Clifford. “The road does not continue straight,” he said. “If you continue straight as he did, you end up in somebody’s garage. Then his car caught on fire.”

A suspect may have placed a couple of well-aimed kicks on a Liberty Lake Police officer recently, but the effort netted him a felony charge and a trip to the Spokane County Jail. The officer was on patrol shortly after 11 p.m. July 7 when he spotted a white Chevrolet pickup speeding in the area of Appleway Avenue and Spokane Bridge Road. The truck missed a turn, hit a tree and crashed through a fence surrounding a Spokane County dog park, according to court documents. The officer was arresting the driver, identified as Jeffrey B. McClure, 28, for driving under the influence when McClure reportedly began to resist and become verbally abusive.

Lottery winners in Spokane County for the week of June 30-July 6. $2,500

 At Tuesday’s meeting, the Millwood City Council approved a revised ordinance amending regulations for businesses serving alcohol.  The ordinance was presented to the council earlier this year but was sent back to the Planning Commission after West Valley School District Superintendent Gene Sementi expressed concerns.

Plans are moving forward for a new fire station in Newman Lake after voters approved a construction bond in April. Deputy Chief Toni Halloran of Fire District 13 said they have met with the architect, TCA Architecture Planning, are in the process of completing an audit, which is required before they can sell the bonds, and have tested the soil to make sure it can support the new building.