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Recap of the March E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

Recap of the March E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

The March 11, 2015 meeting of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council (EGNC) featured Kelly Norwood of Avista, assisted by Casey Fielder, as its guest speaker. Kelly provided a printed slideshow with some background on the company, its infrastructure, as well as the rate regulations it is subject to. Of the $2.5 billion investment in Avista, 48% is equity, owned by shareholders, and 52% is owned by bond holders and banks. Avista is asking for a 4.75% authorized return on equity, which, according…

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Corbin Senior Center Movin’ & Groovin’ Fair (Mar 14)

Corbin Senior Center Movin’ & Groovin’ Fair (Mar 14)

The Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland) is holding its eleventh annual Movin’ and Groovin’ Fair this Saturday, March 14 from 8am to 2pm. Admission is free to this all-ages event, which features free massages and health screenings, seminars and giveaways, as well as a raffle and an affordable ($6) lunch. Around 75 vendors are scheduled to take part this year. They generally wind through the whole first floor and lower level of the center, and they represent services and businesses from all fields:…

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Project Hope Seeks Development Director

Project Hope Seeks Development Director

Project Hope Spokane is seeking a part-time Development Director. The Development Director will have the following duties: Fully plan and implement an annual fundraiser and all follow-up. Responsible for all aspects of annual fund including but not limited to newsletters, direct mail, annual report and appeals. Works to ensure donor database, gift processing and acknowledgement procedures are in place and well functioning. Responsible for assisting in the establishment and meeting of annual fundraising goals. Creates and monitors development/marketing budget in…

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Request for Comments (RFC): Spokane Public Radio

Request for Comments (RFC): Spokane Public Radio

The City has just issued a Request for Comments (RFC) for a property along the Emerson-Garfield border. It concerns Spokane Public Radio‘s construction of a broadcast tower at the back of their new building (1225 N Monroe). The site plan for the broadcast tower installation (permit no. Z1500005CEL2) is pictured above. It’s pretty straightforward and not at all unexpected. We’re posting this information as an FYI, not a matter of urgent concern. You can download the RFC and the environmental checklist for review. Any comments should be…

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Materials for the Nov 12 E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

Materials for the Nov 12 E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

We’re rapidly approaching the second Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for another Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting. It takes place tomorrow (November 12) starting at 6pm in the Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland). This month we’ll be hearing — no, really this time — from Tim Schwering, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Spokane Police Department, about the practicalities and policies of police body cameras. This is all the more topical in light of this weekend’s car chase across…

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