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Now 81, Miss Florence will read from latest book at Auntie’s

May 23, 2013 on Page C1 Even the 4- and 5-year-olds on “Romper Room” seemed to know that Miss Florence, aka Florence Petheram, was out of the ordinary. They stared at her a lot, a mix …
The Slice: No altitude adjustment required

May 23, 2013 on Page C1 When he was 11 or 12, Mike Altman was flying a kite way up high near Sea-Tac Airport when two thoughts occurred to him. “One was, ‘Oh God, what if …
Doctor K: Allergy to latex defies explanation

May 23, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a nurse who is allergic to latex, so I always use latex-free gloves. But I still occasionally break out in hives. Why? DEAR READER: A product …
Annie’s Mailbox: Dating daughter concern to dad

May 23, 2013 on Page C2 Dear Annie: I have three wonderful young adult children. The oldest two girls both recently graduated from college and are living at home, working and saving money. The girls were …
Horoscope

May 23, 2013 on Page C2 For 05-23-2013
Area residents graduate basic training

May 23, 2013 on Page C3 Several local residents have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. • Air National Guard Airman Joseph McCollum is a 2009 graduate of West …
Testing for breast cancer gene can help women take preventive measures

May 22, 2013 on Page A1 Heather Scholten used to get a deer-in-the-headlights look from just about everyone who heard her story. They couldn’t understand how she could elect to remove both her breasts and her … 2
Court strikes down Arizona abortion law

May 22, 2013 on Page A2 SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court Tuesday struck down Arizona’s ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy absent a medical emergency. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said … 5
Portland voting down water fluoridation

May 22, 2013 on Page A6 PORTLAND – Early returns showed Portland residents voting to keep their city the largest in the U.S. without fluoride in the water. With more than half the expected ballots counted … 8
Medical school plan will work, Inslee says

May 22, 2013 on Page A7 OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee downplayed any conflict between the state’s two research universities over operations at the new joint medical school facility in Spokane, saying he wouldn’t even call …
Grills gone healthy

May 22, 2013 on Page C1 Slapping burgers, steaks and ribs on the grill is a tried-and-true Memorial Day tradition, but many grillers say concerns about healthy eating are changing their backyard barbecue habits. In the …
Sirloin, chuck mix key to backyard burgers

May 22, 2013 on Page C1 When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill. So what makes a great burger? There are a … 1
Public Market turns 2 with party, chili cook-off

May 22, 2013 on Page C1 The Spokane Public Market celebrates its second anniversary on June 1 with a party and chili cook-off, and there’s still time to enter. Contestants will cook chili starting at 10 … 2
Horoscope

May 22, 2013 on Page C2 For 05-22-2013
She dislikes that he works from home

May 22, 2013 on Page C2 Dear Carolyn: I’ve been thinking of asking my girlfriend to marry me. The other day, for the first time, my girlfriend expressed that she really didn’t like that I work … 2
Son’s peers can explain prom rules

May 22, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR MISS MANNERS: As my son is attending his first formal, I realize that I am unaware of the rule of dress for this occasion. For example, isn’t my son’s …
Summer perfect time for signature cocktail

May 22, 2013 on Page C3 The art of the summer cocktail is something I take most seriously. Because several years ago I realized what surely is obvious to most people … But I can be …
Easy ways to jazz up the classic campfire s’more

May 22, 2013 on Page C4 Three simple ingredients: a marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers. The symbol of summer and campfire snacking. And there are so many possibilities for jazzing it up! …
Culinary calendar

May 22, 2013 on Page C5 Wine, Ride & Dine - Enjoy local wines, a SkyRide over the Spokane Falls and an incredible dinner from Anthony’s Today or Clinkerdagger’s on Thursday. Today and Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m. …
Farmers Markets

May 22, 2013 on Page C5 IDAHO Tuesdays
Fragile veggie patties can be big on flavor

May 22, 2013 on Page C5 These veggie burgers draw their flavor from vegetables, and that’s the way it should be. The most foolproof here are the grilled portabello mushrooms, so it’s no wonder Robin Donovan …
Physical therapy helps cancer patients bounce back

May 21, 2013 on Page C1 To Susana Soth, the scar tissue from her mastectomy six weeks ago feels like a rubber band wrapped tight around her chest. But the band is loosening, she said, thanks …
The Slice: When it came to names, they weren’t Yankee fans

May 21, 2013 on Page C1 Let’s start with a Slice answer from Jennie Larson in Moses Lake. “What you don’t see on TV or in movies when women are giving birth is the woman breathing … 1
Horoscope

May 21, 2013 on Page C2 For 05-21-2013
Fellow cat owner’s comments callous

May 21, 2013 on Page C2 Dear Annie: I’ve been friendly with a neighbor for some time, as we are both cat owners. I recently let my cat outside briefly, and he came in limping as … 1
Bouts of sleep could be narcolepsy

May 21, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m 40 years old and in good health. But lately I’ve been falling asleep suddenly during the day. What could be causing this? DEAR READER: I hope …
Tests find fecal matter in most public pools

May 21, 2013 on Page C3 Attention swimmers: More than half of the public pools tested in a new study contained bacterial evidence that someone may have pooped in the pool. Investigators from the Centers for … 1
Bloodmobile locations

May 21, 2013 on Page C5 Today – Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School, 1005 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, 9:15 …
HPV-related throat cancers show increase

May 21, 2013 on Page C5 It is well known that HPV (human papillomavirus) can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well. Throat cancers caused by …
Natural ingredients don’t always add up to safe product

May 21, 2013 on Page C5 Q. I’ve relied on natural crystal deodorants for years, with the understanding that they were safer than the usual antiperspirants. I was under the impression that they were free of …