Deer Park High School (DPHS) has teamed up with Deer Park Physical Therapy (DPPT) in providing Athletic Training services, in conjunction with the DPHS Coaching Staff, to all student athletes.
After two years, the emergency powers provided to the Mayor of Deer Park have been repealed. In contrast to other previous votes on the subject, this decision was made unanimously and without debate.
Stand with our veterans by participating in the “Heroes Silkies Walk 2022” this Saturday (April 23rd). You have until Friday night to sign up. This walk is brought to you by local non-profit Heroes Homestead which has partnered with the Spokane Vet Center.
She discussed the fentanyl crisis, spoke to high school students, met with community leaders, and addressed many more concerns with her district.
With so many lakes in the Spokane and Stevens County area (over 100), it is no wonder why boating is such a popular pastime in our area. However, as with most activities, boating is not without its dangers and accidents occur. This is why Spokane County Sheriff is offering mandatory boating education classes.
A warning was recently sent via mail about construction on Crawford, that would force property sales and business property demolition. The letter explained that Crawford would be widened due to growth and traffic and that State Farm insurance would be relocating.
There will be a silent auction to support The Deer Park High School Archery Team to raise money for the National Archery In The Schools Program (NASP) 3D Nationals this April. This will be the first time the whole team has qualified for Nationals. Several individuals on the team will also be competing in the tournament.
The Deer Park Archery Boosters will be hosting the fundraiser between noon to 6pm at Stylz Salon (located at 855 S Main Street in Deer Park) on Saturday, April 16th. The money will go toward equipment and trip expenses for the students. The auction is an open event, and you do not need a ticket to get in.
Replacing traditional lawns with gardens is not a new concept but one that is quickly growing in popularity. If you spend too much money and time mowing, watering and fertilizing the lawn, and it’s too hot to enjoy any time on it, why bother having it? Try growing food there instead! This would also give you an opportunity to grow and enjoy foods that may be expensive in stores but cost pennies to produce yourself, such as heirloom tomatoes, gourmet mushrooms, and seasonal fruits.
The Spokane County Library District (SCLD) will collect food donations in partnership with the 2nd Harvest Food Bank and local food banks for families in need through the “Food For Fines” event.
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the SCLD is bringing back this popular event. “Food for Fines” is a drive that helps you while you help others. How you may ask?
The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for March’s Student of the Month.
Ryder Thin Elk, a senior from Mary Walker High School, was introduced by Superintendent Todd Spear. Ryder began by thanking the group for inviting him to the lunch meeting. Ryder’s favorite subjects are art and writing. He said they keep his mind free from stress and his imagination going. Ryder has played on the soccer team for two years and has done a year of baseball. He is involved with Reserve Officers’ Training …