Deer Park Gazette

Miss Deer Park 2025 Crowns Its Winners Miss Deer Park Scholarship Program 2025 has crowned the new royalty representing Deer Park in the coming year. It was a testament to the dedication and perseverance of Deer Park’s young women, highlighting their hard work, determination, and achievements. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g-MtptdR #AbbyCastle #AshlynRudnick #DeerParkHighSchool #ElizabethHamilton #GraceWortman #HaileyBillesbach #JoeliThomas #KenFisherAuditorium #MissDeerParkScholarshipAssociation

Horrific behavior from a School Board Member I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the ongoing unprofessional and harmful behavior of Deer Park School Board Director Ashby. His public accusations against me, falsely labeling me as unethical, amount to defamation and slander, unfairly damaging my reputation. It is unacceptable for a sitting board member to engage in such reckless and baseless personal attacks. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gb2fdz8k #CarriBreckner #DeerParkSchoolBoardofDirectors #GerryAshby

Lady Stags Claim 3rd @ State Tournament Win Over Prosser The Deer Park High School Lady Stags secured a hard-fought 52-50 victory over the Prosser Mustangs to claim third place in the 2025 Washington State Girls Basketball Tournament. In a game filled with momentum swings, clutch performances, and late-game drama, Deer Park overcame a furious second-half rally from Prosser to finish their season on a high note. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gQ-Q3rtB #AshlanBryant #BerlynZimmerer #BrooklynCoe #DeerParkHighSchool #JaceyBoesel #LadyStags #ProsserMustangs

This Saturday! Miss Deer Park 2025 The Miss Deer Park Scholarship Program 2025 promises an evening of glamour, talent, and community. It's not just a competition but a celebration of the collective achievements and aspirations of Deer Park’s young women. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/geWT3pgx #AbbyCastle #AshlynRudnick #DeerParkHighSchool #ElizabethHamilton #GraceWortman #HaileyBillesbach #JoeliThomas #KenFisherAuditorium #MissDeerParkScholarshipAssociation

Helen Elaine Sanders (90 Years) Helen Elaine Sanders, commonly known as "Elaine" or "Laine," passed away peacefully in the care of family, surrounded by loving thoughts and prayers at her home in Deer Park, Washington, on September 8, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born to Helen and Oscar Ingalls on July 21, 1934, in Spokane, Washington. Elaine was a devoted, loving, caring, empathetic, compassionate, appreciative, and hardworking woman with a great sense of humor. Above all else, she lovingly cherished time spent with family and friends. Elaine had a kind and generous heart and greeted those she knew and those she chanced to meet along the way with her warm and radiant smile. Elaine’s deep and enduring faith enriched her happiest moments. It was foundational to her strength and perseverance in moving through her life’s greatest challenges. She spoke of her belief in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. In her writings, Elaine described her good, quiet relationship with God. She penned that among her most important life lessons were believing in and talking to God, praying when you feel like it, and fully accepting what you cannot change. Elaine lived a life of love and grace. She respectfully listened to others with acceptance and without judgement. She was genuine in her expressions of kindness, thoughtfulness, human decency, and gratitude. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gXS8bZJj

Vascular Ultrasounds Now Available In Deer Park Universal Ultrasound Diagnostics held its ribbon-cutting celebration in Deer Park. A new medical office, which offers expert cardiovascular ultrasound services, was welcomed to the area by Mayor Verzal, members of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce, and other community members. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gfmcA9xx #DeerParkFamilyCareClinic #HeatherOConnor #UniversalUltrasoundDiagnostics

WA Saves Could Cost Business Owners Most Washington businesses without an employer-sponsored retirement plan must register for WA Saves, starting July 1, 2027, the state’s new retirement savings program. WA Saves aims to help employees build financial security by requiring businesses to offer payroll-deducted Roth IRAs managed through the state. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gKS2aecm #RothIRAs #SECUREAct20 #WASaves

Dr. Ernest W Kettel Dr. Ernest Walther Kettel died in his home peacefully with Jo Ann, his wife of 73 years, at his side on February 7th, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born on October 8, 1928 at home in Wild Rose, North Dakota to Carl William Kettel and Orla (Kolke) Kettel. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gqXTWzNH #DrErnestWKettel

Celebrate Your Community At The Annual Art Show The SCLD Community Art Show is back, inviting artists of all ages to showcase their creativity and love for their community. Free miniature canvases will be available at Spokane County Libraries throughout February. This year’s theme, Celebrate Your Community, encourages participants to highlight what makes their hometown special. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gAGG6Npp #CommunityArtShow #SpokaneCountyLibraries #SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict(SCLD)

GreenHouse Food & Clothing Bank Change Of Hours The GreenHouse Food and Clothing is once again adjusting its hours, this time reducing service availability and shifting to an earlier schedule. However, food bank representatives encourage those with scheduling conflicts to reach out for potential accommodations. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gh-bqaG2 #GreenHouseFoodBankandResourceCenter