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🌱 Mead stair climb raises $27,551 for fallen deputies' families

Mead, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Mead! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mead stair climb raises $27,551 for fallen deputies' families
  • Former Mead coach sues district over hazing scandal response
  • Mead volleyball keeps its state hopes alive in five-set thriller

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny spells, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stair climb fundraiser in Mead raises thousands for fallen Spokane County deputies (spokanepublicradio.org) — A stair climb at Mead's Hop Mountain Taproom and Grill raised $27,551 on Monday for the families of Spokane County deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry. First responders took turns climbing, some wearing full gear, during the eight-hour fundraiser. Both deputies died from injuries sustained responding to a November 3 domestic violence shooting in Spangle.
   

• Mead School District faces new lawsuit over handling of hazing video scandal (spokesman.com) — Former Mead High football coach Keith Stamps is suing the school district, alleging administrators falsely blamed him for failures in handling a 2023 hazing assault. The lawsuit follows the district's appeal of a $17 million judgment awarded to victims and their parents. The district says it is reviewing the new complaint with attorneys.
   

• Gonzaga Prep volleyball are District 6 4A champions and advance to state; Mead and Central Valley survive elimination matches (spokesman.com) — Mead's volleyball team is one win from state after surviving a five-set elimination match against Lewis and Clark on Tuesday. Mercedes Gilroy contributed 19 kills and Zuri Gonzales had 30 assists in the Panthers' comeback victory. Mead faces Kamiakin on Thursday for the District 6 4A's second state berth.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I created a new group it is about 4 days since I created and we have 23 members now, I created it because I have friends and family needing jobs and some seeking employees This group is for Spokane and Coeur d Alene and surrounding area so we
    can pair Employers offering jobs with someone seeking jobs. It is open for anyone to join https://nextdoor.com/g/omnclh3eo/?is=groups_section_rhr (Nextdoor Elliott/Wallis)
  • Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
    Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor )
  • Weinerschnitzel posted a job opening for Team Member in Mead. Apply here.
  • Davidson Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Housekeeping Houseperson in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mead here.

🗞 Nearby News

Spokane

  • Spokane Valley men honored after helping free woman from crash (khq.com)
  • Then and Now: Spokane's industrial waterfront (spokesman.com)
  • More than $20 thousand raised to support families of fallen Spokane County Sheriff deputies (kxly.com)

Ok Mead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mead

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