Copyright (c) 2012 Outpost, All rights reserved. http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/ en-us http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/ http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cms/images/.TEMP/companylogoTEMP144x144-7706.jpg 144 53 Outpost - RSS Feed Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:33:00 PST http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121406573273151http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121406573273151For the second year in a row, the Stevens County firefighters will be climbing stairs for a great cause: to help find a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma and other blood diseases. They will be driving to Seattle’s Columbia Center, the second tallest building west of the Mississippi, on March 11th to compete in the 21st annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb. The climb up 69 floors, comprised of 1,311...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121421572781502http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121421572781502Suncrest Senders are Seeking: Incoming 10th - 12th grade area high school youth who want to: broaden their perspective of God’s greatness and His Kingdom, deepen their relationship with God, stretch their faith and put it in action. To be part of what God is doing in the world by experiencing service in different countries’ cultures. Consider connecting to the Suncrest Senders! The Suncrest...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121422849966135http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121422849966135Due to the resignation of one of the three elected fire commissioners Stevens County Fire Protection District #1 is requesting applications from interested parties to fill the position of fire commissioner. Fire commissioners are the governing body of the fire district and are responsible for general administrative functions such as: • Determining levels of service • Approving and...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121425475259588http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121425475259588The Friends Of The Centennial Trail will be holding their fourth fundraising Adventure Auction on Friday, March 9, 2012, at Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights. With a mix of wonderful live and silent items, the auction is a fun event that supports a worthy cause. The Centennial Trail is approaching its 20th birthday. Eighty percent of the money raised from the auction will go to...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=02142012143611978419http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=02142012143611978419Ah, February, which we usually associate with Valentine’s Day. But another, maybe less romantic, yet important holiday, is the day commonly referred to as President’s Day. Established in the 1880’s, this federal holiday was created to honor the February 22nd birthday of our first President, George Washington. Subsequently, many states felt that President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121448288955806http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121448288955806The annual Cabin Fever Art Show is coming to the Tum Tum Community Center on February 25, 2012 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This fundraiser directly benefits the annual Lake Spokane Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Celebration. The art show is free and Chili & Chowder taster tickets are 5 for $5.00. There will also be drinks available for $1.00 each. Local artists and cooks are always needed so if...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121452720809754http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121452720809754On Jan. 26 at 6:30 PM, the Lake Spokane Chamber of Commerce presented the “Future’s Game”. We had a great turnout. People broke up into teams of three to five and were presented with an economic map of a rural area containing three towns and an Indian Reservation. The team was provided with a card that described the political/economic status of the US at this time. Then the teams were given...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121454798392200http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121454798392200Thank You to all the fine citizens of South Stevens County for your support over the last three years. I am officially announcing that I will not be seeking a second term as county commissioner of district one. The current term will end December 31, 2012. My wife Fran and I plan on doing some traveling and spending some winter time in Arizona. I have enjoyed the opportunity that you gave me to...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=0214201214555307518http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=0214201214555307518LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS/EVENTS LHS Sports Results Varsity Basketball The basketball season has ended for both the boys and girls basketball teams. Boys: The boys’ team was eliminated on Friday, Feb 3rd with a loss to Newport in the district tournament. Freeman, Colville and Newport will represent the district in the regionals next week in Moses Lake. Girls: Wed, Feb 8th, Districts at Mead...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121458151211173http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121458151211173Brenda Joy Jenkins, born in Iowa, July 29, 1952, to parents Arthur and Nellie Ritter, entered into rest February 11, 2012 in her family home. She was a wonderful, caring, giving woman who touched more people than she could fathom. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert Jenkins; six daughters: Denise, Karen, Debbie, Kristi, Megan and Bobbi, as well as their spouses; 15 grandchildren...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=0214201215035861312http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=0214201215035861312When: Saturday, February 18th 9:30am – 2:00pm Where: Suncrest Fire Station, 5990 HWY 291 Give blood and earn benefits and points in the HERO IN ME Donor Rewards Program. Each donation counts toward a recognition level: Bronze, Silver or Gold. Get special benefits like cholesterol results and earn points toward rewards like t-shirts, CD’s and more! Plus you get to be a LIFESAVER in the...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121504185463241http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121504185463241President Obama has proposed additional plans to help underwater home owners refinance their home loans into lower payments. The new initiative would be a tandem program to the existing Making Home Affordable Refinance Program (http://www.harp-refi.net) I’ve written about in recent weeks. During the State of the Union address President Obama announced he’d like to see the FHA loan program...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121506989413236http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=0214201215069894132362/6 DV 137xx W. Sunnyvale Dr. 2/7 Drugs 63xx Sundown Rd. 2/7 Misc 164xx N. Sagewood Rd. 2/7 Assist 128xxx W. Suncrest Dr. 2/7 Dogs 129xx W. Shore Rd. 2/7 Shots Fired 65xx Lake Forest Dr. 2/8 Harassment 59xx Hwy 291 2/9 DV 172xx N. Meadowview Ct. 2/10 Eviction 58xx Liberty Way 2/10 Drugs 61xx Hwy 291 2/10 Dog Bite 124xx W. Greenfield Rd. 2/10 H911 59xx Hwy 291 2/10 Suicide 133xx W. Greenfield Rd....Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121518297030325http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121518297030325Statistically speaking, your chances of being involved in a fatal car crash are three times greater at night than they are during the daylight hours when driving the same distance. Decreased lighting certainly makes it more difficult to spot trouble ahead, but this isn’t the only reason that driving at night may be dangerous. At night and into the early morning hours, you are more likely to be...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121520184592606http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121520184592606This letter has been sent to our State Representatives by me and many Prosecutors across the state. I am not the original author of the letter and have edited it slightly for this publication, but it represents my opinion on this issue. I join the rest of Washington’s Prosecuting Attorneys in strong opposition to the resurrection of last year’s bill, HB 1289, which would eliminate automatic...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121522931865321http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121522931865321Support your favorite Lakeside High School fall, winter or spring sport or other activity by participating in the First Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and Silent Auction. All sports and other programs at Lakeside High School have designated a parent representative who will have tickets available for purchase. The price of a ticket is $50, which includes a $5 food or beverage voucher. First...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121821796051440http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121821796051440When different county-related tax and zoning issues arise, I often get asked, “Why didn’t the county publish a legal notice in the Outpost?” In response I briefly explain that in order to publish legal advertisements for Stevens County, there are many different legal procedures and requirements a publication must meet. Every spring the county sends out a request for bid to print all of its...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121822115290638http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121822115290638I was recently made aware of a petition by a resident on Wynot Dr. in Suncrest to have the county approve a commercial kennel operation out of their residence, a .27 acre lot in a residential neighborhood. As a property owner in the Suncrest area and as a realtor who specializes in this area, I am encouraging other homeowners to contact the Land Services Planning Division to object to approving...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121823563487759http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121823563487759Editor’s Note: The letter below is in support of the school levy. Unfortunately it was caught by an e-mail spam filter and was not found in time to be published prior to the election, although we were able to post it on our website. However, given that it represents the viewpoint of the students, we feel it is important to publish this highly articulate, well thought out opinion. Our sincere...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121824303097194http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121824303097194A recent issue with a resident applying for a Conditional Use Permit to get a commercial dog kennel approved in a Suncrest residential neighborhood has alerted me to some very questionable (In my opinion) methods of doing business by Stevens County. How many residents in Suncrest are aware that a commercial dog kennel was being proposed in a residential area with the smallest lots in the area?...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121825760537898http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121825760537898NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to SCC 3.30, that Stevens County has received a permit application for the following project that may be of interest to you. You are invited to comment on this proposed project. Applicant: Linley Staples Property Owner: Kiely More File No: Conditional Use CUP 2011-002 Description of Proposal: to operate a Commercial Dog Kennel pursuant to SCC 3.03.060 on...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outposthttp://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121943832596613http://www.lakespokaneoutpost.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/cms/story.html?id=021420121943832596613Last year was a tough year for the housing market, no doubt about it. Even though there was a tiny flicker of hope at the end of the year when nationwide pending home sales went up, the reality is that home prices are stuck at 2001 levels. According to the Case-Shiller Index, a widely-respected monthly report that tracks real estate data, not only are home prices at 2001 levels, they are actually...Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition of Outpost