Stories for June 30, 2004

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  Army to recall former soldiers to active duty

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Digging deeper for help in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army is recalling to active duty about 5,600 people who recently left the service and still have a reserve …

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  Registered sex offender to face homicide charge

  In City on Page A1 Vicki LaMere hadn’t slept well for the two weeks since a Spokane County sheriff’s detective told her he thought he’d found the man who killed her daughter last January. On …

• Court strikes down Internet pornography law

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court agreed to extend a ban on enforcement of a federal law designed to shield minors from Internet pornography Tuesday, ruling for the third time in …

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  Rendezvous with Saturn

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – After an almost seven-year, 2.2-billion-mile journey, the Cassini spacecraft is zooming toward a historic rendezvous with Saturn tonight. If a critical maneuver to slow it down succeeds, Cassini …

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  Saddam to appear before Iraqi judges

  In Nation/World on Page A1 BAGHDAD, Iraq – On its first full day of self-rule, Iraq’s newly minted government announced Tuesday that deposed dictator Saddam Hussein will face charges before an Iraqi court on Thursday, …

• Idaho orders boat slip filled in, river restored

  In City on Page A1 A section of illegally excavated Spokane River near Post Falls must be returned to its natural state, according to a recent order by the Idaho Department of Lands. Spokane businessman …

• Lottery numbers

  In City on Page A2 Tuesday’s Washington Daily Game: 8-3-9. Tuesday’s Washington Lucky for Life: 47-56-60-61.

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  Kerry urged to do more to attract black voters

  In Nation/World on Page A2 A month before Sen. John Kerry is to accept the Democratic presidential nomination, African Americans who are experienced in getting out the vote say the candidate has done little to …

• National news

  In Nation/World on Page A3 Detective: Peterson talked of plan EPA lists counties that must clean up soot

• High court issues compromise human rights ruling

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court issued a compromise ruling in its first interpretation of a key human rights law Tuesday, upholding the right of foreigners to seek compensation in U.S. …

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  Hundreds try to beat Cuba rules

  In Nation/World on Page A3 MIAMI – A day before tough new U.S. restrictions on travel to Cuba went into effect, hundreds of Cuban-Americans scrambled to get onto packed flights Tuesday to visit their families …

• U.S. appoints tribunal for three terror suspects

  In Nation/World on Page A3 GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba – The U.S. military announced Tuesday that it has formed a five-member tribunal to try three terrorism suspects held at this U.S. naval base. The …

• Electricity, security worse in Iraq than before the war began, GAO reports

  In Nation/World on Page A6 WASHINGTON – In a few key areas – electricity, the judicial system and overall security – the Iraq that America handed back to its residents Monday is worse off than …

• Powell warns time nearly out in Darfur

  In Nation/World on Page A7 KHARTOUM, Sudan — Secretary of State Colin Powell, warning that thousands of people are condemned to die in the strife-torn Darfur region even with an immediate influx of aid, met …

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  Bush: ‘Freedom is the future’

  In Nation/World on Page A7 ISTANBUL, Turkey — President Bush urged the Muslim world on Tuesday to put aside suspicion and hatred toward the West and embrace democracy, saying that does not mean Arab nations …

• Security tighter at U.S. ports

  In Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard will board every foreign-flagged vessel that sails into a U.S. port beginning Thursday to check whether it is complying with rules aimed at foiling terrorists. …

• New $50 bills debut this fall

  In Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON — A colorful new $50 bill with touches of red, blue and yellow will start showing up in banks, cash registers and wallets this fall. Tom Ferguson, director of …

• Delinquency rate declines on consumers’ plastic debt

  In Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON — With the economy clearly in recovery mode, the percentage of credit card payments that were past due in the first quarter of this year fell sharply, an improvement …

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  Fed poised to bump up rates

  In Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON — Ready to raise interest rates for the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve on Tuesday began debating how fast and how high. But one issue wasn’t …

• Many ex-government workers make move to defense firms

  In Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON — More than 200 former senior government officials and members of Congress worked for the country’s largest defense contractors during the past seven years, according to a report by …

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  Looking for a bigger slice

  In Business on Page A8 CHICAGO — After years of shrinking golf equipment sales, Wilson Sporting Goods hopes to restore the luster of its storied brand with a new product line and aggressive marketing. The …

• Thai eatery taking over Shack site

  In Business on Page A8 Fresh coats of brown-gray paint revitalize the building. Large planter barrels full of blue and purple flowers decorate the sidewalks. A metal chimney shines atop a new black roof. It’s …

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  Dow Jones

  In Business on Page A9 Dow Jones HighLowCloseChange30Ind10460.2510315.6510413.43+56.3420Trn3206.273154.133184.71+6.7415Utl280.05275.27276.62-2.5665Stk3080.893034.483061.02+6.05

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  Business news

  In Business on Page A9 Czech brewer wins key beer battle Anthony’s will open July 14 in Spokane

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  United expects tough times after feds refuse assistance

  In Business on Page A9 CHICAGO — Employees at United Airlines are bracing for the prospect of more sacrifices after the carrier’s nearly two-year quest for federal assistance failed. Further cuts in United’s bankruptcy restructuring …

• Consumer confidence on the rise

  In Business on Page A9 NEW YORK – Consumer confidence jumped to its highest level in two years in June, buoyed by an improved job outlook, the New York-based Conference Board reported Tuesday. The Consumer …

• Dow lifted by optimism of U.S. consumers

  In Business on Page A9 NEW YORK — Wall Street posted a healthy advance Tuesday as consumer confidence surged to a 22-month high and quelled investor concerns about the economy a day before the Federal …

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  Toyota remains on top of dependability list

  In Business on Page A11 DETROIT — Toyota Motor Corp. remains the automaker with the most dependable vehicles, led by its Lexus luxury brand, though Detroit’s Big Three manufacturers all showed improvement in the past …

• Nissan addressing auto flaws

  In Business on Page A11 JACKSON, Miss. — Nissan Motor Co. has sent almost 200 engineers from its Tokyo headquarters to solve problems consumers are reporting with vehicles made at its plants in Canton and …

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  VFW helps honor deceased veterans

  In City on Page B1 Garland Enberg, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 51 in north Spokane, led a team of fellow VFW members on a mission Tuesday. He and the others dressed …

• Candidate bases bid on God

  In City on Page B1 Supporters of Constitution Party presidential nominee Michael Peroutka acknowledge it will take a miracle for him to win the White House. But for a party that believes in recognizing God …

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  Low-cost slurry coating gives residential streets a second life

  In City on Page B1 It sounds like a new way to make chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. But slurry coating is actually Spokane County’s latest method to fix residential streets for a fraction of the …

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  Homeless fight shelter law

  In City on Page B1 A large blue tarp strung from the stately old trees on a curving stretch of West Riverside Avenue was hard to miss Tuesday morning. Homeless advocates pitched camp in the …

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  Future of city hall mulled

  In City on Page B1 Is a city hall an office building or a public investment? That’s one question the Spokane Valley City Council will ask as it considers building a new city hall.

• Residents seek specifics about wastewater plan

  In Idaho on Page B1 Post Falls needs to give people more specifics about its proposal to irrigate farmland on the Rathdrum Prairie with treated wastewater before asking voters to spend $9.5 million on land …

• Firing site now out of range

  In Idaho on Page B1 A free-for-all firing range near Coeur d’Alene has been shut down because of growing concerns over safety and litter. The site along Fernan Lake Road, about five miles east of …

• Accuracy watch

  In City on Page B1 For 06-30-2004

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  TESH clients ready for Aktion

  In Idaho on Page B1 NO ONE WAS GOING to rob Greg Woodall of his five minutes in the spotlight. He saw the elevated stage at the North Idaho Fairgrounds a year ago and the …

• Convicted tax evader charged in murder-for-hire plot

  In Idaho on Page B1 GRANGEVILLE, Idaho – Convicted federal tax evader David Hinkson has been charged with plotting the murders of a federal judge, an assistant U.S. attorney and a federal tax agent. The …

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  Skate park rolling with fun

  In City on Page B1 The new skate park at the Spokane Valley YMCA has been drawing between 70 and 100 skaters a day in its first three weeks of operation. “It definitely seems to …

• Valley Calendar

  In City on Page B2 Today Clue-Done-It - For youths in grades 6 and up, 2-4 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

• Police chase ends in crash, suicide

  In City on Page B2 A vehicle pursuit in north Spokane County ended early Tuesday after the driver crashed and then committed suicide. Alexander B. McDonnell, 18, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the …

• Idaho records

  In Idaho on Page B2 For 06-30-2004

• Officials mull tower’s impact

  In Region on Page B2 BILLINGS – Yellowstone National Park officials say they will consider whether a cellular-phone tower near Old Faithful that is considered an eyesore by some could be shortened or camouflaged to …

• Regional news

  In Region on Page B3 Man held as rape suspect EWU, UI rank high in survey

• Guard member called to Iraq loses his job with Idaho

  In Idaho on Page B3 BOISE – An Idaho National Guardsman was fired from his state job a day after being called for active duty in Iraq. The firing of Pfc. Britt Haustveit is indicative …

• Idaho news

  In Idaho on Page B3 Ironman volunteer’s condition upgraded Flash flooding hits southwestern Idaho

• Grange offers new ‘top-two’ primary

  In City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – The state Grange, the farm-based fraternal group that sponsored Washington’s popular blanket primary 70 years ago, is back with a “top two” replacement proposal that bears a striking …

• Labor rules under scrutiny

  In Region on Page B3 PORTLAND – Farmers are examining what rules should govern farm-labor organizing in Oregon. The Oregon Farm Bureau recently began circulating a position paper about legislation it plans to seek in …

• Rossi, Gregoire offer ed positions

  In City on Page B3 Washington gubernatorial candidates Christine Gregoire and Dino Rossi shared their ideas for shaping up the state’s K-12 education system with hundreds of school administrators Tuesday. The two candidates attended the …

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  Official fabricated stalker

  In Region on Page B4 LETHBRIDGE, Alberta – A municipal official in western Canada was found guilty of public mischief Tuesday for fabricating a stalker and writing lurid letters to herself in a saga that …

• Never Never Land will live happily ever after, for now

  In Region on Page B4 TACOMA – Humpty Dumpty escapes demolition in this story. Metro Parks officials have at least temporarily reversed their decision to tear down Never Never Land, a 40-year-old theme park that …

• Canadians like new 24-hour border plan, Havre leaders say

  In Region on Page B5 HAVRE, Mont. – Plans for another 24-hour border crossing have gotten an enthusiastic reception north of the border, said officials and civic leaders from Havre after a meeting with counterparts …

• Revenge cited in Snohomish killing; three teens held

  In Region on Page B5 EVERETT – Revenge was the apparent motive in the killing of a man, authorities said following the arrest of three teenagers, including the 15-year-old son of his ex-girlfriend. Lawrence Kloes, …

• Suspect tries to escape interview through ceiling

  In City on Page B5 A 33-year-old man held on a burglary charge added to his rap sheet Tuesday when he attempted to escape from authorities by climbing through the ceiling of the Public Safety …

• Higher education needs old college try

  In Opinion on Page B6 The following commentary, which does not necessarily reflect the views of The Spokesman-Review’s editorial board, appeared Friday in the Yakima Herald-Republic.

• Panabaker leaving county better place

  In Opinion on Page B6 Kootenai County Commissioner Dick Panabaker may be a lame duck, but he isn’t acting like one. Rather than hand off tough issues to the two other commissioners, Panabaker is forging …

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  In religion, politics, just walk the walk

  In Opinion on Page B6 AUSTIN, Texas – When it comes to religion, I’ve always believed it’s more important to walk the walk than to talk the talk. I come from a tradition (Episcopal) that …

• Helping Mexico the only solution

  In Opinion on Page B6 While I was kicking around Mexico to learn more about who comes north and why, I missed a big story back home. The U.S. Border Patrol was rounding up illegal …

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  Sen. Clinton raises cash for Murray

  In Region on Page B8 SEATTLE – Sen. Hillary Clinton swung through Seattle on Tuesday, raising more than $400,000 for her Senate colleague Patty Murray’s re-election campaign before visiting the Port of Seattle for a …

• Shipping company fined $3.5 million

  In City on Page B8 TACOMA – A Norwegian cargo fleet operator was fined $3.5 million Tuesday for obstructing an investigation into illegal dumping of oil into the ocean, the U.S. attorney’s office said. The …

• Wildfire near Nespelem grows

  In Region on Page B8 A wildfire burning near Nespelem grew to 3,500 acres on Tuesday, but was 80 percent contained, officials said. The Hopkins Canyon fire was being attacked by 117 firefighters, who had …

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  Serena slams her way past 16-year-old

  In Sports on Page C1 WIMBLEDON, England — Pow! A 104 mph ace. Crack! A 113 mph ace. Wham! A 126 mph ace, the fastest serve ever hit by a woman at Wimbledon. When Serena …

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  Pineiro ends Rangers’ win streak against Mariners

  In Sports on Page C1 SEATTLE — The Texas Rangers were one big swing away from extending their winning streak against the Seattle Mariners, and Joel Pineiro didn’t let them have it. Pineiro, with a …

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  M’s name ‘untouchables’

  In Sports on Page C1 SEATTLE — Freddy Garcia just got shipped out of Seattle, and it looks like general manager Bill Bavasi is ready to keep wheeling and dealing. There are three Mariners, however, …

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  T-Mac off to Houston

  In Sports on Page C1 ORLANDO, Fla. — Tracy McGrady still would rather play for the Orlando Magic than the Houston Rockets, but he says the Magic made no genuine effort to keep him and …

• Aurilia’s heroics send Mariners to win over Rangers

  In Sports on Page C1 SEATTLE — Rich Aurilia hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and Joel Pineiro won his third straight decision, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 victory over the …

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  Loss to Everett drops Indians to second in Northwest League

  In Sports on Page C1 EVERETT — The Spokane Indians found themselves in unfamiliar territory after Tuesday’s game at Everett Memorial Stadium. For the first time since July 21, 2003, the Indians dropped out of …

• National League

  In Sports on Page C2 NATIONAL LEAGUE

• American League

  In Sports on Page C2 AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 4, Rangers 3

• Valenzuela ponders mounting a mound comeback in winter league

  In Sports on Page C2 LOS ANGELES – Dodgers broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela said Tuesday he is considering an offer to play for a team in the Mexican winter league, but the retired pitcher who once …

• Tuesday’s games

  In Sports on Page C2 Yankees 11, Red Sox 3: Gary Sheffield hit a three-run homer, Tony Clark hit a rare drive into the center-field bleachers and Javier Vazquez beat Boston for the first time …

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  Big Unit fastest to 4,000 Ks

  In Sports on Page C2 Randy Johnson reached 4,000 career strikeouts and still couldn’t change the Arizona Diamondbacks’ luck. The Big Unit struck out eight to join Nolan Ryan (5,714), Roger Clemens (4,200) and Steve …

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  National sports

  In Sports on Page C3 Dolphins tight end McMichael arrested for aggravated battery Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael was arrested Tuesday for allegedly hitting his pregnant wife. McMichael was charged with aggravated battery on …

• Miller knocks Shock with last-gasp basket

  In Sports on Page C3 Kelly Miller’s 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left gave the visiting Indiana Fever a 69-68 victory over the Detroit Shock in Tuesday’s WNBA play at Auburn Hills, Mich. Miller inbounded the …

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C3 For 06-30-2004

• Sonics size-up Swift

  In Sports on Page C3 SEATTLE — The moment the kid walked in, he looked too young and too lean. Surely, the centers of the Western Conference will treat him like veal. Robert Swift, just …

• Smith has the goods

  In Sports on Page C3 “Upside” was the word of the night last week during ESPN’s coverage of the NBA draft. For some reason, everyone on hand decided that the word “potential” wasn’t hip enough, …

• On the air

  In Sports on Page C3 For 06-30-2004

• Texas coach claims snub was accident

  In Sports on Page C4 AUSTIN, Texas — Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido insisted a misunderstanding — not poor sportsmanship — prompted his team’s failure to attend a trophy ceremony at the College World Series. …

• Unser prepares to announce ride into sunset

  In Sports on Page C4 Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr., who battled through family problems and alcoholism in addition to the usual broken bones and bruises, will retire from Indy-car racing today after …

• Baseball

  In Sports on Page C4 BASEBALL PCL

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  Armstrong has a new challenge

  In Sports on Page C5 LIEGE, Belgium — Lance Armstrong begins his historic attempt to win a sixth consecutive Tour de France title here Saturday. Over the next three weeks, he will battle 180 riders …

• De La Hoya says he’ll be ready to fight

  In Sports on Page C5 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Underdog usually describes Oscar De La Hoya’s opponents. This time, the WBO middleweight champion knows the label fits him. De La Hoya narrowly won his middleweight …

• Contrite Tyson claims old demons banished

  In Sports on Page C5 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A humble and reflective Mike Tyson said Tuesday he’s done with the chaos that enveloped his life and is serious about one last boxing comeback. “I may …

• Pancho will lead West Valley girls basketball

  In Sports on Page C5 Sandpoint volleyball and Priest River girls basketball coach Jamie Pancho has been hired to head the West Valley girls basketball program Judging by past performance, the hiring is a coup.

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  Interpol gives Olympics clean slate

  In Sports on Page C6 ATHENS, Greece — Interpol has detected “no threats” against the Olympics, but authorities must maintain vigilance until the games are over, the head of the police organization said Tuesday. The …

• Wie in with the old for the Open

  In Sports on Page C6 SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. — Michelle Wie didn’t want to go through the trouble of working with a new caddie at the U.S. Women’s Open, so she pulled a familiar face …

• Blackley, Sherrill may pitch in pinch

  In Sports on Page C6 The Mariners played again Tuesday with three catchers on their roster and may not make a move until their next series begins at St. Louis on Friday. Manager Bob Melvin …

• Stolen rings represent more than titles

  In Sports on Page C6 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier has told the police that three of his four Super Bowl rings were stolen in Charlotte while he was here over the …

• NO HEADLINE

  In Food on Page D1 They always show up on lists of healthy foods and most people know they should eat more of them, yet the typical American diet still lacks the dark, leafy greens …

• Tasty cobbler can be many things

  In Food on Page D1 Take a good measure of ripe juicy berries; cook until soft and bubbly, top with a rolled crust and bake. That’s a traditional cobbler. Or is it? Your aunt may …

• Hints from Heloise

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Heloise: I read your column every day in The (Hamilton, Ohio) Journal-News. I was making potato soup today and came up with a way to save time while making …

• Horoscope

  In Features on Page D2 For 06-30-2004

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  Time to graduate from BYOB party

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Miss Manners: I have just hosted the fourth get-together with friends and work acquaintances where invitations clearly stated BYOB and no one brought any beverages. In college and the …

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  Bridge

  In Features on Page D2 Many expert players are strong advocates of the Unusual Two-No-Trump convention – they like their opponents to employ it. Here is why. On the auction set out below, South reached …

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  Grandson’s ‘visions’ cause for caution, medical check up

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Annie: I am very close to my 12-year-old grandson, “Zach.” He says I give good advice. I felt confident guiding him, until now. Last night, Zach confided that for …

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  Smoother sailing ahead for Cruise and Kidman?

  In Features on Page D2 Three years after they divorced, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are putting aside their differences to spend the summer with their two children. The statuesque Aussie actress and the diminuitive …

• Culinary calendar

  In Food on Page D3 Elks Breakfast - The public is welcome. Sunday, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge No. 228, 2605 N. Robie Road. Breakfast is $5. Call 926-2328 for more information. Pancake Breakfast - Menu …

• Chaka Khan pays visit to ‘Method & Red’

  In Features on Page D4 Celebrities and their discontents are high among America’s obsessions, and you can get a double dose by turning to Fox at 9:30 for “Method & Red.” Rapper Method Man was …

• Study: Vulgar talk increases on reality shows

  In Features on Page D4 The amount of crude language and sexual references on unscripted “reality” TV shows has increased markedly over the past few years, surpassing the levels on traditional comedies and dramas, according …

• L.M. Boyd Trivia

  In Features on Page D4 • Q. When and where were the first brothels? A. All that’s known is the Chinese around 650 B.C. licensed lady lovers. Could be they were history’s first organized authorized …

• Support

  In City on Page D5 PFLAG – Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Fort Wright Drive, near Spokane Falls Community …

• Calendar

  In City on Page D5 For 06-30-2004

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  International show accepts painting by Patsy Parsons

  In Features on Page D5 An oil painting by Spirit Lake artist and teacher, Patsy Parsons, has been accepted into the 2004 Salon International Juried Art Exhibition at the Greenhouse Gallery of Art in San …

• Reunions

  In Features on Page D5 New listings Usk, Wash. All-School Reunion – July 10 at Usk Community Hall, 5975 Black Road, Usk. Call 445-1433 or 445-1224.

• ‘White Chicks’ gives chance to laugh

  In Features on Page D7 I asked a Caucasian girlfriend if she would be offended by a movie called “White Chicks.” “Nooo,” she replied carefully, searching my eyes for some hidden meaning. “Why should I …

• Farmers’ markets

  In Food on Page D8 Washington Spokane Farmers’ Market — West of Division Street on Second Avenue, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.spokanefarmersmarket.com

• Win rewards for your hot nutrition tips

  In Food on Page M1 NUTRITION AND FITNESS TIPS are easy to find these days. But which ones are really the best? The Idaho Potato Commission wants to find out. The commission is collecting America’s …

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  Market report

  In Food on Page M1 Get your strawberries, raspberries and cherries at the markets this week. Some markets are reporting apricots. The first of the root veggies are starting to appear. Look for carrots and …