November 7, 2009 in Features, News on Page E1 Liz Ulmen, who has taught gifted children for 16 years, believes children can show us some ways out of the gloom and doom in these tough economic times. 3

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November 7, 2009 in Features on Page E2 Dear Annie: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since. Three months ago, Dad found out he had stage-four colon cancer. Two weeks …

November 7, 2009 in Features on Page E5 ‘Do You Think What You Think You Think?” That’s the title of a philosophical quiz book that I recently finished. You can take the tests online at The Philosophers’ Magazine …

November 7, 2009 in Features on Page E7 We’re barely into the winter holidays, but tickets to next Memorial Day weekend’s Sasquatch Music Festival at The Gorge Amphitheatre go on sale today. Next year’s festival will feature a …

November 7, 2009 in Features on Page E9 DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 78-year-old female. Eight months ago, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure. I was put on Coumadin, but take generic warfarin. …

November 7, 2009 in Business on Page F1 NEW YORK – Investors undaunted by a surprisingly weak jobs report found enough positive news to nudge stocks higher Friday. News that the nation’s unemployment rate rose above 10 percent …

November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 It would seem unlikely for someone with asthma and sensitive skin to be in the dry cleaning business, but Sonja Zimmerman has found a way. Zimmerman has owned and operated …

November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 SPOKANE VALLEY – There will be no Spokane Valley City Council meeting Tuesday because most members will be attending a National League of Cities conference in San Antonio. Mayor Rich …

November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 I have been seeing a rainbow of colors in the sky lately, but they haven’t been the result of a passing rain shower. Late in the afternoon, when the sun …

November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Monday Fire District 2 (Fairfield) – 7 p.m. at 17815 E. Truax Road.

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November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Spokane Valley Fire – The proposed 2010 budget of $29.5 million was presented and next year’s projects were discussed. The number of calls are down slightly over this time last …

November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V4 There is something to be said for the hush in the garden after the killing frost. There are no more ripe tomatoes to keep track of. No more zucchini to …

November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V4 For the week of Nov. 9-13 Monday – Option 1: Salmon loaf with dill sauce, mashed potatoes, orange glazed carrots, biscuit, fruit. Option 2: Beef stew, orange glazed carrots, biscuit, …

November 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Central Valley School District parents, residents and community members are invited to attend a Capital Facilities community forum Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at North Pines Middle School, 701 …