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Thursday, February 7, 2013
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Obituary: Portch, Harold M.
February 7, 2013 in Obituaries on Page O1 Oct. 18, 1909 - Feb. 1, 2013
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Obituary: Warner, Joseph Ray
February 7, 2013 in Obituaries on Page O1 Nov. 2, 1981 - Feb. 1, 2012
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Obituary: Allen (Johnson), Ruth (Annie) Annabelle
February 7, 2013 in Obituaries on Page O1 Jul. 31, 1923 - Feb. 6, 2013
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Obituary: Gaines, Johanna Gertrude
February 7, 2013 in Obituaries on Page O1 Published Feb. 7, 2013
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Couple share their love of theater
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The day Joan Becker decided she had to hire a caterer was the day she was getting dinner ready for 20 people, playing the piano and acting in a dinner … 1
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Accomplished teen musicians feel at home in the spotlight
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S1 If Justin Sherfey, 14, had known how to tie a necktie, a gifted musical duo might never have been born. As Sherfey, the reigning Northwest Fiddle champion, waited to take … 1
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New meal program brings kids to the table
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S1 It was only the second time they tried it, but the children at Northeast Youth Center behaved like they’d always sat down for a hot meal in the late afternoon. … 1
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Lottery winners
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Lottery winners in Spokane County for the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 1. $1,000
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Connie Stout’s mosaics extensions of her caring
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Connie Stout’s hands and heart are one; she creates simply because her heart beats. Her work is an extension of her love and caring for others.
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APPLE, Montessori orientation set
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Parents interested in enrolling their children in Spokane Public Schools’ Montessori or APPLE (Alternative Parent Participation Learning Experience) programs will have an opportunity to attend an orientation meeting beginning Tuesday. …
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Chief: COPS shops could be City Hall outposts
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S5 The 27 Spokane neighborhood councils each send a representative to the monthly meeting of the Community Assembly on the first Friday of every month at City Hall. The tightly structured …
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Gardening: Scavenger raccoons aren’t afraid to defend turf
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S5 The encounter started with a series of thumps on the back step that woke me up. Listening closely it sounded like something was banging on the 5-gallon plastic bucket we …
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Barbershop quartets will sing for your sweetheart
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The Spokane barbershop quartets are getting ready to deliver singing surprises to local sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. The quartets are all part of Pages of Harmony Men’s Chorus which is …
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Volunteers needed to work with refugees
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S8 Global Neighborhood - Volunteers are needed to work with refugee individuals and families. Volunteers are required to complete and submit the Global Neighborhood Volunteer application and undergo cultural orientation training. …
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Somebody needs you
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S9 The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in …
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Master fly tier donates flies for benefit auction
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S9 A dozen fishing flies created by master fly tier John Newbury will be auctioned Friday during a fundraiser for a Spokane man who suffered a brain injury in a December …
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Front Porch: Will anyone pay to watch road follies?
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 And now it’s time – probably past time – to speak of winter driving. I live just off a steep hill, and every winter we observe fearless folks all invincible …
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Higgins wins coin flip for Spokane Valley seat
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 After weeks of applications, interviews and discussion, it all came down to the flip of a coin. Rod Higgins was appointed to the Spokane Valley City Council Tuesday after a …
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Love Story: Blind date really opened couple’s eyes
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When Bill and Irene Zimmer met on a blind date, they already had a lot in common. Bill, a senior at Gonzaga University at the time, had grown up on …
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Liberty Lake police force grows to 10 officers
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Jeff Jones joined the Liberty Lake Police Department in January, expanding the ranks to 10 officers. Police Chief Brian Asmus said he’s been trying to expand the department for years …
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Routine traffic stop leads to two arrests in Liberty Lake
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Liberty Lake police officers made a couple of interesting arrests the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 4, one of which started as a routine traffic stop. A car was … 1
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In brief: Food distribution Friday at church
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Millwood Presbyterian Church and Second Harvest will host free food distribution Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. The food is …
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Slim chance of drought relief soon
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V2 A recent study indicates that major solar-induced drought patterns have recurred across the midsection of the U.S. approximately every 80 years since at least the early 1600s. Some of the …
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Group sends mailer opposing EV school bond
February 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Citizens for Responsible Taxation mailed fliers this week targeting the $65 million East Valley School District bond on the ballot in Tuesday’s special election. The bond would pay to renovate …
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