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Thursday, August 18, 2011
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Touring Keith puts America front, center
August 18, 2011 in Features on Page C1 Toby Keith is truly an all-American boy. The country music superstar, who will release a new album Oct. 25, already had scored hits with his songs “American Ride,” “American Soldier” …
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Horoscope
August 18, 2011 in Features on Page C2 For 08-18-2011
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Annie’s Mailbox: Hubby resentful of step-brother
August 18, 2011 in Features on Page C2 Dear Annie: My husband’s parents divorced 25 years ago, and both remarried people who had children from previous marriages. All of the siblings are self-supporting with the exception of one …
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Arts calendar
August 18, 2011 in Features on Page C3 Auditions North Idaho College Choirs - Open to the community. Jazz Co. auditions during the first rehearsal Monday, 7 p.m., Boswell Hall Room 128. Chamber Singers auditions Tuesday and Aug. …
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Galleries
August 18, 2011 in Features on Page C3 Galleries with new exhibits and receptions are indicated with a . For complete listings, see www.spokane7.com. Please send information about upcoming exhibits to features@spokesman.com. Spokane
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Stage listings
August 18, 2011 in Features on Page C5 Events of special interest are marked with a . For more listings see www.spokane7.com. Music
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Training camps shape high-energy roles
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 For the purpose of this story he is simply Mascot Man. To thousands of fans he’s Recycle Man at the Spokane Indians games – throw in other mascots like Wattson, …
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Front Porch: Praying outside the limelight
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 I’m having a problem with prayer lately. As for the act of prayer itself, I’m a big fan, but what troubles me are the current trappings of prayer – making …
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German shepherds fulfill trainers’ business vision
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Under sunny skies at Mirabeau Park in Spokane Valley, Nick Lunga is living his dream. He spun, twisted and shouted as he attempted to break the hold that a very …
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Small, award-winning COPS Logan needs aid
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Located in a small house on the outskirts of Gonzaga University’s campus, COPS Logan has been at different addresses in the north Hamilton neighborhood since 1995. The shop is renting …
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Plant a Row program boosting food banks
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Hope is something Keith Burgeson has a lot of right now. As coordinator for Second Harvest’s Plant a Row for the Hungry program he is working hard to gather donations …
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In brief: Fall plant sale preview Saturday
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 MANITO/CANNON HILL – The Friends of Manito will have a free preview for the annual fall plant sale on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Manito meeting room. The preview …
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Senior activities
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 For 08-18-2011
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Hobby grows into new occupation for Prairie Flats gardener
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The loss of a job can be devastating, but for Lauri Williams it became an opportunity to pursue a career doing something she loved, gardening. “I love the garden,” Williams …
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Religion Notebook: ‘Despicable Me’ set for movie night
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S8 Mission Community Presbyterian Church, 2103 E. Mission Ave., will present the movie “Despicable Me,” rated PG, Friday at 7 p.m. For more information, call the church office at (509) 534-4502. …
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Promise of hope depicted in work
August 18, 2011 in News on Page S8 Artist Joy Tagliavia-Mizzoni has quite the past; heartbreaking yet inspiring. It is a past that she has kept hidden for many years but now, with vibrant colors, she speaks. “Every … 1
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Aspiring kayakers can learn to enjoy what river offers
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S10 Steve Bailey grew up with a fear of the Spokane River and its deceptive mix of currents and eddies. “I think most of the people I grew up with were …
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In Brief
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S13 ‘Shop for a Cause’ benefits MLK center SPOKANE – Macy’s and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center will participate in the sixth annual “Shop for a Cause” charity …
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Sprague-Appleway couplet fate heads to ballot
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 After lengthy debate Monday, the Spokane Valley City Council voted 5-2 to put the conversion of one-way Sprague Avenue and Appleway Boulevard between Argonne and University roads on the November …
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Your Voices
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Q: Five women watching their kids cool off in the Rotary Fountain at Riverfront Park were asked: “Do your kids get to wear their new back-to-school clothes before school starts?”
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Accuracy watch
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 For 08-18-2011
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Letter: Relevant topics, please
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Would uh … you’ve got to be kidding. What makes Stefanie Pettit think anyone is interested in her personal sex life, let alone her mother’s? (Front Porch column, Aug. 4).
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Senior meals
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 For the week of Aug. 22-26 Monday – Option 1: Barbecue pork riblet, garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, brownie. Option 2: Open-face hot beef sandwich, garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, brownie.
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Reunions
August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 West Valley High School Class of 1981 – Informal meet and greet is Friday, 7 p.m., at The Black Diamond, 9614 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley; $7 hamburger dinner is …

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