In brief: Diabetes fundraiser walk Saturday
The students of Sunrise Elementary School, 14503 E. 24th Ave., will host a walk to benefit the American Diabetes Association Friday beginning at 2 p.m.
Students in grades K-5 have been collecting pledges and will walk around the school’s fields during the School Walk for Diabetes. The goal is to raise $1,000 to help fund diabetes research and education.
If the goal is reached, the school will earn money toward physical education equipment and other supplies. Grades K-2 will finish walking at 2:30 p.m. and older students will walk until 3 p.m. Call the school at 228-4600 for more information.
– Nina Culver
Connelly named to state ethics board
Spokane Valley City Attorney Mike Connelly has been appointed to the state Executive Ethics Board by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
The five-member board is charged with raising awareness of the Ethics in Public Service Act and helping ensure compliance.
Connelly’s term began March 31 and ends Sept. 30, 2011.
He is a former Spokane city attorney, a former chairman of the state Public Disclosure Commission and an adjunct law professor at Gonzaga University.
– John Craig
Shadle Park
Sculpture earns honorable mention
Shadle Park High School senior, Jeayoung Yoo received an honorable mention award for her entry in Safeway’s third annual Lucerne The Art of Dairy contest. Yoo’s entry titled, “Let Them Drink Milk,” depicted a bejeweled Marie Antoinette holding a full glass of milk out to gaunt-faced peasants.
Safeway District Manager Craig Johnson and Shadle Safeway manager Dan Stelzer on April 29 presented Yoo with a $1,000 check from the corporate office. As a surprise, the Seattle Safeway Division matched that amount bringing Yoo’s total prize winnings to $2,000.
In addition, Shadle art teacher Kathy Pattee received $1,000 to spend as she pleases and another $1,000 for use in the school’s art department.
To read the original story and see the accompanying video, go to www.spokesmanreview.com/local/story.asp?ID=239701&page=all .
– Cindy Hval