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Thursday, September 29, 2011
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Sky diving record set at lupus benefit
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S12 Living with a chronic auto-immune disease like lupus can feel like free falling through a medical minefield. Pain, frustration and fear are natural reactions while holding onto hope for more …
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In brief: End of season for Heritage Gardens
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S12 CLIFF/CANNON – The Friends of the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens, located in Edwidge Woldson Park, 507 W. Seventh Ave., will “Put the Gardens to Bed” on Oct. 7 from 5 to …
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Spokane art exhibit explores where people take root
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S12 It is common knowledge that if you follow a map, figuratively or literally, you’ll get where you need to go. Sure there are bumps and adventures along the way, but …
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Spokane River cleanup set for Saturday
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Hundreds of volunteers will be fanning out along the banks of the Spokane River from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday during the ninth annual Spokane River Clean-Up organized by …
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Ronald McDonald thanks Progress, Adams students
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Doing something positive for the community earned students in the Central Valley School District a visit from a famous clown. Ronald McDonald visited both Progress and Adams elementary schools for …
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On-Track Academy launches school garden project
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Students and teachers at Hillyard’s On-Track Academy have taken learning to the next level. For the past year, students have researched sustainable gardens and put together plans for how to …
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Front Porch: Hey, TVland: Remove bar, too-cute kids
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 OK, I’m mad at the TV again. The list is too long for this space, so just let me focus on three things. Maybe then I can stop talking to …
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Dog stabbed in family argument in Liberty Lake
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Liberty Lake police officers discovered a dog that had been stabbed when they were called to assist the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office in the 19000 block of East Buckeye Avenue …
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Your Voices
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Q: Five people enjoying the sunshine on the South Hill were asked: “What part of the newspaper do you always read? Never read?”
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Citizen Journal: Marine ex-gunner inspires attitude
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Let me tell you about my neighbor. Jerry Edwards is a Vietnam veteran, which in itself is not all that unusual as we have over 300,000 in the U.S. But …
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Grafos, fire commission discuss response delays
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 The Spokane Valley Fire commissioners reconvened their meeting Monday afternoon when Spokane Valley City Councilman Dean Grafos asked for an “informal” discussion with the commissioners after they announced they would …
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Fire rigs exceed load limit on bridge
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 The weight restrictions on the southbound Sullivan Road Bridge over the Spokane River are impacting more than local businesses. The Spokane Valley Fire Department has two ladder trucks that are …
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Animals can give clues to impending weather
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Fall officially began last Friday and I’m already receiving questions of when the snow will start flying. I’ll answer this question in more detail in the coming weeks, but at …
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In brief: Council candidates to talk at forum
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V5 SPOKANE VALLEY – Everyone running for Spokane Valley City Council is scheduled to take part in a forum today from 7 to 9 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. …
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Tim Rahman carves out solid niche of creativity
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V5 When it comes to finer details, master woodcarver Tim Rahman trusts a simple tool. “It still comes back to this,” Rahman, 68, said holding a plain knife with a straight … 1
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Council divides money for social, economic agencies
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V6 No one got what they wanted Tuesday when the Spokane Valley City Council voted on how much money to give social service and economic development agencies, but nearly everyone who …
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In brief: Miss Spokane now taking applicants
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V8 SPOKANE COUNTY – Applications are being accepted for the 2012 Miss Spokane Program. Categories are: Miss, ages 17-24 (at least a senior in high school); Teen, ages 13-16 (not a …
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Team players
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V8
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Annual fundraiser raises $8,649
September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V10 In Arnie Saddler’s south Spokane Valley neighborhood, everyone knows the last weekend in September is going to be fun. That’s when Saddler throws an early Octoberfest party and auction fundraiser …

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