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Programs such as Free Rein give people with disabilities a therapeutic escape
May 22, 2012 on Page C1 It took Karla Kimbrough a few minutes and some coaxing to step from an elevated ramp in an airy horse barn and swing her leg over Chester, a Fjord-Welsh pony … 1
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The Slice: Perhaps something smells fishy
May 22, 2012 on Page C1 This is the season when certain outdoorsy families around here discover that they should have done a better job of cleaning, airing and shaking out camping stuff before packing it …
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Gallup poll: Horses ideal for therapy, studies
May 22, 2012 on Page C1 Horses are born survivors. That may be why they’re born teachers, too. Horses are particularly suited for therapy and educational work, said Patricia Pendry, an assistant professor of human development …
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Rules for summer still apply: Slip, slop, slap
May 22, 2012 on Page C1 How great does it feel to get a little sun on your skin? A good sunny day makes me want to put on some shorts and go out in the …
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Artificial sweetners can help dieters
May 22, 2012 on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m trying to lose weight, so I’ve switched to artificial sweeteners. But are they really a good alternative to sugar? DEAR READER: Sugar may be the most …
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It’s parents’ choice to support brother
May 22, 2012 on Page C2 Dear Annie: My brother and sister and I had an amazing childhood. Our parents stressed the importance of hard work and education. The three of us got advanced degrees, and …
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Horoscope
May 22, 2012 on Page C2 For 05-22-2012
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North Idaho will offer rapid HIV tests in early June
May 22, 2012 on Page C3 Free rapid HIV tests will be available in early June throughout North Idaho. The tests produce results in about 15 minutes, according to the Panhandle Health District, which is offering …
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Health Bulletin Board
May 22, 2012 on Page C3 New listings Babysitting Basics – Course for youth ages 10-15 to prepare them with the skills they need to be a successful baby-sitter. Topics covered include: how to care for …
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Curing hiccups with chocolate
May 22, 2012 on Page C3 Q. The absolute best cure I’ve ever found for hiccups is chocolate. Don’t believe me? Try it. Keep some 70 percent to 90 percent cocoa dark chocolate on hand. Smooth …
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Bloodmobile
May 22, 2012 on Page C3 Bloodmobile locations Tuesday – Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave., 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Spokane Teachers Credit Union, 1620 N. Signal Drive, Liberty Lake, 7:30 a.m.-noon; Lake Pend Oreille High …
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Classes aim to prevent seniors from falling
May 22, 2012 on Page C5 The Panhandle Health District is offering fitness-instructor training Thursday for classes that aim to help seniors avoid falls. The district’s Fit and Fall Proof classes are designed to boost strength, …
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Sunday’s missing New York Times crossword clues
May 21, 2012 Some of the clues were missing from the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. Here is the puzzle in full.
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Do Your Part: Be a green beach bum this summer
May 21, 2012 on Page C1 Are you one of millions who will enjoy some of the summer sun at the beach? Did you know that some of the choices we make at home and while … 1
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The Slice: There’s always a need for Red Bull X-fighters
May 21, 2012 on Page C1 The Deer Park Middle School newspaper polled students on their vocational aspirations. The careers mentioned included DJ, NBA player, dentist, Red Bull X-fighter, circus performer, BMX rider, professional roper, lawyer, …
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Your week
May 21, 2012 on Page C1 Your food Adam Hegsted is following through on a pledge – he’s bringing his culinary school friends with him when he cooks at the James Beard House in New York …
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Miss Manners: Some are rude in their righteousness
May 21, 2012 on Page C2 DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a couple of very vocal families of atheists in our neighborhood. I recognize that their personal beliefs are none of my business, and that freedom …
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Horoscope
May 21, 2012 on Page C2 For 05-21-2012
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Annie’s Mailbox: Email OK to tell some of a death
May 21, 2012 on Page C2 Dear Annie: What are your thoughts about the practice of notifying friends by email of the death of a loved one? This person also included instructions on how to offer …
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Summer’s a good reminder of lessons learned from movies
May 20, 2012 on Page D1 There’s a scene in 1991’s “Grand Canyon” in which a film studio executive played by Steve Martin speaks to a lawyer friend. “That’s part of your problem,” he says. “You …
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The Slice: Time to put questions of barbecuing on the grill
May 20, 2012 on Page D1 Every year at this time, makers of outdoor grills send out results of surveys about backyard cooking. These reports are intended to suggest that grilling makes people happier and gives …
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Carolyn Hax: Be certain before laying blame on sisters-in-law
May 20, 2012 on Page D2 Dear Carolyn: I come from a large family, and three of my brothers now live within 15 minutes of my 76-year-old mother. All are in their 40s and 50s and …
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Horoscope
May 20, 2012 on Page D2 For 05-20-2012
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Gardening: A peony for your thoughts
May 20, 2012 on Page D3 Don’t you just love the parade of flowers that we are treated to in the spring? First there were crocuses, daffodils and tulips. Then flowering crabapples, cherries, plums and pears …
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Designers embrace nautical trends
May 20, 2012 on Page D3 BALTIMORE – With so many home mortgages underwater, perhaps it’s little wonder that interior designers have found inspiration in the murky depths of the sea. Let’s call it turning a …
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Do It Yourself: Replace popping light switches
May 20, 2012 on Page D3 Q. When I flip the light switches in my house, sometimes I hear a crackling, popping noise. Is this dangerous? Is new wiring required or is it something else?
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TV Notes: ‘American Idol’ ready to crown its champion
May 20, 2012 on Page D4 Don’t miss “AMERICAN IDOL” – Power ballads. Teen divas. “Goosies.” Randy Jackson’s hideous jackets … We’ve experienced it all in this, the 11th season, of prime time’s most popular talent …
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Home calendar
May 20, 2012 on Page D5 Arts/Crafts Art Classes for Chicks at The Art Coop - Upcoming workshops include: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mosaic Ball, Boulder Bird Bath, 6-9 p.m., $45-$90. Supplies included in workshop cost. …
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‘Clean House’ host will talk about ‘Clutter’ Saturday in Spokane
May 20, 2012 on Page D5 Mark Brunetz, host of Style Network’s “Clean House,” will be in Spokane on Saturday at Gina’s Design Center, 811 W. Second Ave., in downtown Spokane. The author of “Take the …
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Social Calendar
May 20, 2012 on Page D6 Women Helping Women - 20th annual fundraising luncheon featuring Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped as a child from Salt Lake City in 2002 and was held prisoner for nine months. …
