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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Obituary: White, James E.
February 23, 2012 in Obituaries on Page O1 Jul. 29, 1971 - Feb. 17, 2012
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Obituary: Frazier, Irene Ann David Louis
February 23, 2012 in Obituaries on Page O1 Published Feb. 23, 2012
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Obituary: Peters, Dorothy May
February 23, 2012 in Obituaries on Page O1 May. 10, 1923 - Feb. 20, 2012
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Obituary: Mcdonnell, Doris M.
February 23, 2012 in Obituaries on Page O1 Feb. 20, 1927 - Feb. 21, 2012
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Hamblen students celebrate pie day with help from Cyrus O’Leary’s
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Sally Kirby’s sixth-graders at Hamblen Elementary School were looking forward to baking pies on Jan. 23, which is National Pie Day, but instead they got the year’s first snow day. …
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Theater pro makes Shakespeare more accessible to students
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The idea behind the Spokane Civic Theatre’s new Shakespeare in Schools Program is to introduce students to the Bard of Avon with less eye-rolling and more dynamism than the usual …
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Volunteer opportunities
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 AARP Tax-Aide – Volunteers for tax counselors are needed to help low-income workers with free tax preparation. Greeters are also needed to welcome individuals and review their paperwork prior to …
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Religion Notebook: Sharing stories, soup
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon St., will present “Our Story and God’s Story,” a soup supper during Lent that will include members of the congregation sharing stories of their …
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Sacajawea Middle School first semester honor roll
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Sacajawea Middle School, in the Spokane Public Schools District, recently announced its first semester honor roll for the 2011-’12 school year.
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In brief: Free tax prep for military
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 SPOKANE COUNTY – Liberty Tax Service will offer free tax preparation for veterans, active military and their immediate family members through Saturday.
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Program helps at-risk teens and shelter dogs
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Seirra Howard’s future may be brighter thanks to a heeler mix named Diesel. Classified as an at-risk youth following a 2009 arrest, 18-year-old Howard came to know and train Diesel …
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The Verve: Bellmore has passion with array of outlets
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Standing outside the northwest Spokane home, it is obvious that an artist lives there. A piece of wood hangs from the roof of the porch. On it is a hand-painted …
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Students’ raps convey life lessons
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 There’s nothing uniform about sixth-graders. Some are so tall they look like high school freshmen, others so small they look like fourth-graders. Individual clothing styles run the gamut from jeans … 1
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Ott was devoted to SCOPE cause
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S7 George “Dick” Ott was a committed volunteer with the Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort Incident Response Team, and in recent years was president of University SCOPE. Fellow volunteers and his …
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Plan carefully to enjoy the fruits of your backyard orchard
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S7 With all the interest in growing backyard gardens it’s not surprising that people are also getting interested in creating backyard orchards. Planting a backyard orchard takes a little planning and …
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Freeman Elementary opens remodeled gym
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S10 Students at Freeman Elementary School have been waiting patiently for their gym to reopen. Twice a week for the past year and a half, instead of heading to the gym, …
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Education Notebook: Mead staging classic comedy
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S10 The Mead High School theater department will perform the classic comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” in the Mead High School Performing Arts Theatre, beginning next Thursday at 7 …
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Health bulletin board
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S12 New listings Physical Therapy for Dystonia: Understanding the Aspects of Tone – Free presentation will cover physical therapy for dystonia to help participants understand muscle tone and how dystonia’s imbalance …
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Community service
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S12 Attendant Care Registry – Free service matching disabled adults and children with personal-care providers; sponsored by Coalition of Responsible Disabled; (509) 326-6355. Change Point/Displaced Homemaker Center – Ideal for women …
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Front Porch: Milo-stone Thor-oughly celebrated
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 February is a busy month at our house. In addition to Valentine’s Day, we celebrate three family birthdays: Milo’s, Thor’s and mine. The less said about my 40-something-and-counting birthday, the …
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Spokane Valley ready to move on shoreline plan
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Work on the stalled shoreline master program resumed Tuesday as Spokane Valley’s City Council and planning commission held a joint meeting. Development of the shoreline plan stopped last summer after …
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County seeks animal shelter site
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane County commissioners are continuing to work on a regional animal shelter to replace the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service facility, despite voters’ rejection of a levy to pay … 2
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Students turn science lesson into custom seasoning blend
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 An environmental science lesson at Harmony High School is turning into an entrepreneurial venture for the staff and students. Two years ago, teacher Robbie Robinson looked to start an environmental …
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Senior meals
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 For the week of Feb. 27-March 2 Monday – Option 1: Chicken cacciatore with peppers and mushrooms and pasta, green beans, whole wheat roll, fruit. Option 2: Turkey pita sandwich, …

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