April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 For more than half a century Ron and Sally Jackson have been synonymous with the Spokane Valley, touching the lives of thousands of youth in numerous ways. They were involved …

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 I once heard it called the golfer’s universal lament, and it goes something like this: “Please, God, let me make my normal swing, just once!” I’m starting to think we …

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C2 Clint Bowyer’s season started with a chance to win the Daytona 500. A late-race wreck ended his opportunity, and set the tone for a miserable opening month. The low point …

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C2 Baseball American League

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C2 Traded The Washington Mystics on Friday acquired rookie guard Jasmine Thomas from the Seattle Storm in a three-team trade. Seattle gets guard Katie Smith and center Jacinta Monroe from Washington …

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April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C2 Zach Randolph Memphis Grizzlies star had 31 points, 11 rebounds in series-clinching win over San Antonio Spurs.

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C3 The Spokane Shock and Arizona Rattlers only have a three-game history, but they’ve been packed with close outcomes, memorable finishes, controversial calls and a postgame rant by the Arizona coach …

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C3 A game it will be. Eastern Washington University head coach Beau Baldwin confirmed as much Thursday morning, saying he and his staff were able to round up enough healthy bodies … 1

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C5 Ferris didn’t leave any doubt Friday which team was the best in Greater Spokane League baseball this spring. The Saxons captured their first GSL title since 2006, and Ferris made …

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April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C7 Senior forward Brandon Barber came up with a hat trick and the Ferris Saxons defeated the Rogers Pirates to clinch the Greater Spokane League soccer championship on Friday with a …

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C8 The defending state-champion Lewis and Clark boys golf team was replacing most everyone and the runner-up girls were without graduated two-time state champion Chessey Thomas. But there was little doubt …

April 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C8 Women stole the show in the 40th annual Pelluer Invitational track and field meet on Friday at Eastern Washington’s Roos Field. The three meet records that were set and the …

April 30, 2011 in Features on Page E1 The Concordia Choir, the “heart” of Spokane’s German-American Society, will celebrate 100 years of existence tonight with German food, beer, dancing and singing – lots of singing. The event – …

April 30, 2011 in Features on Page E1 After Sheila Adkins sends her mother flowers, she always asks for details about the arrangement. It’s not only a matter of curiosity for Adkins, a spokeswoman for the Council of …

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April 30, 2011 in Features on Page E2 Dear Annie: When I was 5, I had to live with my dad and my stepmother, “Joann,” who was physically, emotionally and verbally abusive. After 12 years, I left to … 1

April 30, 2011 in Features on Page E3 This week Methodist Church Rummage Sale for Missions – Proceeds help support local missions such as the Community Food Bank, Coeur d’Alene Homes, the Children’s Village and scholarships for summer …