Kim Barker

At school, Nora and Jeramy Kerbs fished eggs from the water, watched tadpoles grow into frogs and studied the amphibians. The only thing they didn't do was disect the frogs. The kids didn't want to cut them apart and that was OK with Wanda Kerbs, their teacher and mother, who said she wants to teach her children life lessons.

In some ways, Jill Becker rode an iceberg to the University of Maryland last month. The 13-year-old, who'll be an eighth-grader at Northwood Junior High, placed fourth nationwide in the History Day contest.

Rob Wurz and his son Jason do their own picking at Siemer's Pick & Pack produce farm on Greenbluff. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review

Strong winds and rain sent a locust tree crashing onto Rick Miner's house Sunday. Photo by Molly O'Hara/The Spokesman-Review

Carlotta Garrett and her patched-up dog Taz. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

1. Bathed in the quiet glow of remembrance, two young girls join about 120 marchers walking from Shadle Park High School to Ridgeview Elementary in a final tribute to Rachel Carver. Photo by Dan McComb/The Spokesman-Review 2. Fontinell 3. Pausing for a hug, Glenna Flewelling, right, and her daughter, Emily Rupp, 6, remove memorial ribbons and bows Wednesday from a softball backstop at Ridgeview Elementary School. Photo by Dan McComb/The Spokesman-Review

Visitors admire the 1963 ragtop Volkswagen Beetle belonging to Mike and Tara Clements at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds on Sunday. The Clements came up with a color the German car maker had overlooked. Photo by John Sale/The Spokesman-Review

The double-paned window at the front of Lynn White's home looks like a spider web, the 15 bullet holes connected by lines of splintered glass. The house, in the 300 block of West 19th, abuts Manito Park and is across Bernard from St. Augustine church. It was hit at 3:51 a.m. Sunday by a shower of bullets that went through furniture, lamp shades and plants. One shot bounced off a stereo speaker and grazed the head of Mike Herbst, White's 18-year-old son, who was sleeping on the living room couch. The bullet lodged in the couch.

Dan Marcilla, "The billboard of life is constantly being painted over." Photo by Dan McComb/The Spokesman-Review

They could have been cruising the computer kiosk for auto insurance rates and checking out the state's basic health plan, but most people were interested in cold, hard receipts for cash. At a news conference Wednesday, the state showed off several new programs in its Washington Information Network kiosk at NorthTown Mall. Those programs include information on auto insurance and rates, elected officials and the legislative process, the state's basic health plan and boat safety. Karen Ausderau, who moved to Spokane from Texas six months ago, was touching and clicking her way through the car-information section. "It didn't seem too difficult to use," Ausderau said.

Amber Lynch, Brian Gately and Courtney Holden will graduate from the Spokane Guilds' School on Friday. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review

For all of Anna Richards's life, her mother has been there. While Anna and her younger sister were growing up, Lori Richards and her husband taught the girls in home school.

Lydig Construction plans to build the new Mead High School for about $3 million less than the Mead School District expected. The Mead school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to award the contract to Lydig for its bid of $22,550,945. That includes the school building itself and alternates such as an orchestra pit cover, an elevator and tennis lighting.

Jon Gilliland is a happy camper after his wife Caren bought him a '65 Chevy Malibu to replace the one thay sold early in their marriage to pay bills. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review

Allen Faulkner is off to the University of Washington, but not before joining the Shriners. Photo by Dan McComb/The Spokesman-Review

Marty Whelshula worries about the movie's effect on his daughter, Cree, 5. Photo by Kristy MacDonald/The Spokesman-Review

Neighbors Diane Wagner and Daryl Howe. "We just wanted our neighborhood safe." Photo by Kristy MacDonald/The Spokesman-Review

Participants in Sunday's gay pride march head through downtown Spokane. Photo by Kristy MacDonald/The Spokesman-Review

Mike Wiykovics, who just graduated from East Valley, gathered $150,000 in scholarship money for college. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

The former principal of St. Patrick's Elementary is scheduled to go to trial this month on charges of molesting an eighth-grade student while watching a movie at the administrator's apartment. Donald Andrews, 39, was fired in late March after Spokane's Catholic Diocese heard he improperly touched the boy, then 13 years old. Andrews had been principal for three years.

Tour-ists Chelsea Momany, 5, and her dad, George Momany, prepare to mount their tandem bicycle, while sister McKenzie, 2, waits patiently in the caboose. About 250 riders set out from Riverfront Park at 9 a.m. Sunday on the Le Tour de Spokane , a bike race of varying distances. Photo by Kristy MacDonald/The Spokesman-Review

Wind gusts of up to 40 mph Sunday night sent area firefighters scurrying to deal with dozens of damaged power lines and small fires. Meanwhile, Washington Water Power crews responded to calls of power problems in Spokane, the Valley and Deer Park.

Just call it tough love for the Centennial Trail. Hundreds of people will pound, ride and gallop over the trail today to show their support for it. The group Friends of the Centennial Trail is holding fun runs, horseback rides and a walk in honor of Trail Day '95 across America. All events are non-competitive.

Jean Payne is the winner of the Crystal Apple Award. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review