Stories for November 30, 2006

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  Baseball team updates logo

  In City on Page A1 At a time when sports teams across the nation are being criticized for their insensitivity to Native Americans, the Spokane Indians Baseball Club unveiled a new logo created in cooperation …

• The new look

  In City on Page A1 The new primary logo, left, has a nostalgic feel and features two eagle feathers, one of the most revered symbols in Spokane tribal culture. An alternate logo was also unveiled …

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  Sexually explicit e-mails spark outcry

  In Idaho on Page A1 Kootenai County’s chief deputy prosecutor sent sexually explicit e-mails and graphic images on his county computer to two former co-workers, who have accused him of sexual harassment. One of the …

• Iraq talks begin late

  In Nation/World on Page A1 AMMAN, Jordan – President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki today opened talks originally set to begin Wednesday but postponed following disclosure of U.S. doubts about the Iraqi leader’s …

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  Healing far from home

  In City on Page A1 She can’t help but turn heads now, the tiny child in the plaid party dress. With her wide, brown eyes and shy smile, the toddler from El Salvador pads around …

• Donated services aid effort

  In City on Page A1 The Christmas Fund solicits financial donations between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the Christmas Bureau distributes holiday fixings to the poor between Dec. 7 and Dec. 20. But behind the scenes, …

• More college kitchens serving up family recipes

  In Nation/World on Page A2 STORRS, Conn. – Stung by decades of jokes about mystery meat and soggy sandwiches, college dining halls around the country are borrowing recipes from the ultimate authority on heartwarming meals: …

• FEMA ordered to pay Katrina benefits

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Condemning the bureaucracy at the Federal Emergency Management Agency as “Kafkaesque,” a federal judge Wednesday ordered the government to immediately resume housing payments to Gulf Coast residents who …

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  Pope meets with leader of Orthodox Christians

  In Nation/World on Page A3 EFES, Turkey – Invoking the name of a martyred priest, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday made a pointed plea on behalf of Turkey’s beleaguered Christian minority and celebrated Mass in …

• Supreme Court hears global warming case

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautiously confronted for the first time the issue of global warming, hearing a challenge to the Bush administration’s refusal to regulate the emission …

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  Frist won’t run for president in 2008

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Wednesday that he will not run for president in 2008, saying he plans to “take a sabbatical from public life” and return …

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  Bush, Webb exchange chilly words about war

  In Nation/World on Page A4 RICHMOND, Va. – Democratic Sen.-elect Jim Webb avoided the receiving line during a recent White House reception for new members of Congress and had a chilly exchange with President Bush …

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  Iraq group reaches consensus

  In Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The Iraq Study Group, which wrapped up eight months of deliberations Wednesday, has reached a consensus and will call for a major withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, …

• Iran extends line of credit to Iraq

  In Nation/World on Page A4 TEHRAN, Iran – Iran reached out to Iraq and the American public in separate gestures Wednesday, giving the Baghdad government a $1 billion line of credit while Iranian President Mahmoud …

• Minister says Japan has no plans for nuclear arms

  In Nation/World on Page A5 TOKYO – Japan has the technological know-how to produce a nuclear weapon but has no immediate plans to do so, the foreign minister said today, several weeks after communist North …

• Rice, Olmert scheduled to meet

  In Nation/World on Page A5 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will meet today with Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as the U.S. tries to pave the way for revived peace talks between Israel and the …

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  U.S. targeting Kim Jong Il’s swanky lifestyle

  In Nation/World on Page A5 WASHINGTON – In a novel effort targeting the lifestyle of North Korea’s eccentric president, the Bush administration wants to make it tougher for him to buy iPods, plasma televisions, Segway …

• Preacher accused of killing for money

  In Nation/World on Page A7 A preacher was arrested at the Mexican border and accused of deliberately crashing his pickup truck and killing an 85-year-old farmer in a scheme to get his hands on the …

• Record 7 million in criminal justice system

  In Nation/World on Page A7 WASHINGTON – A record 7 million people – or one in every 32 American adults – were behind bars, on probation or on parole by the end of last year, …

• Pullman Wal-Mart to get more scrutiny

  In Business on Page A10 A Wal-Mart Supercenter proposed for Pullman is getting another round of judicial reviews. The Pullman Alliance for Responsible Development has filed a second appeal of the city’s approval of plans …

• Bert Caldwell : At Goodrich, every landing is a happy one

  In Business on Page A10 A little bit of Goodrich product goes up in smoke during thousands of aircraft landings each day. It’s not the gray puff that follows the screech of tires meeting tarmac. …

• Online retailers get strong start

  In Business on Page A10 NEW YORK — Online retailers had a better-than-expected start to the holiday season, according to one Internet research firm that tracks online sales. ComScore Networks Inc. reported Wednesday online sales …

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  38,000 accept Ford offers

  In Business on Page A10 DETROIT — Ford’s hourly work force is shrinking to half its current size, following the announcement Wednesday that 38,000 hourly workers have agreed to accept early retirement or buyout packages …

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  She’s a perfect fit

  In Business on Page A10 Lois Huber fits loggers and linemen with work boots, and recommends raingear for construction crews. The 74-year-old is a top seller at the Army-Navy Store in Coeur d’Alene, combining a …

• More soldiers mired in debt

  In Business on Page A10 Like the other branches of the military, the Army is seeing a marked increase in the number of troops stripped of their security clearances because they are so deep in …

• Stocks advance on GDP report

  In Business on Page A11 Wall Street rose for a second straight session Wednesday after the government’s latest gross domestic product reading showed the economy was in better shape than expected, easing concerns that growth …

• Company News: Businesses may be slow to embrace Vista

  In Business on Page A11 After five years of development and repeated delays, Microsoft is releasing its Windows Vista operating system for sale to corporate customers Thursday. But don’t expect drumrolls in the world of …

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  GM plans plug-in hybrid

  In Business on Page A11 LOS ANGELES — General Motors Corp. has begun work on a plug-in hybrid power system for its Saturn Vue sport utility vehicle that could save on gasoline use, Chief Executive …

• Judge gives hope to Katrina homeowners

  In Business on Page A11 NEW YORK — An unexpected ruling by a federal judge in Louisiana could result in more homeowners collecting money for flood damage caused by Hurricane Katrina — at a likely …

• Meals on Wheels director put on leave

  In City on Page B1 The executive director of the city’s Meals on Wheels program has been placed on administrative leave amid questions about mismanagement at the nonprofit. “We’re trying to be proactive and find …

• Grail nightclub lawsuit against ISP thrown out

  In Idaho on Page B1 A lawsuit against the Idaho State Police filed by the owners of The Grail nightclub in Huetter has been dismissed by the state Supreme Court. Coeur d’Alene attorney Susan Weeks …

• Heiress gives $12 million

  In Idaho on Page B1 Margaret F. Galbraith moved to Spokane in 1965, but her hometown of Wallace, stayed close to her heart. Her father made a fortune there as a lawyer and mining pioneer, …

• District investigates teacher

  In City on Page B1 A Spokane social studies teacher recently featured in a “Frontline” television program about the late Mayor Jim West has been placed on paid administrative leave while officials investigate accusations of …

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  New snow shouldn’t be as slick

  In City on Page B1 Any snow that falls over the Inland Northwest today was expected to bring a lighter brand of winter. Two to 4 inches of snow were predicted to fall over Spokane …

• Huckleberries: Blogging down memory lane

  In Idaho on Page B1 It started with a brief comment by Huckleberries Online regular CodaDave: “I noticed that little barbershop building at the corner of 4th and Annie Avenue, which had been there since …

• Official Records

  In City on Page B2 Spokane County Marriage licenses

• Moe found in contempt of court

  In City on Page B2 Former Spokane Raceway Park operator Orville Moe was found in contempt of court Wednesday by a Superior Court judge who set a deadline when $1,000-a-day fines will begin for the …

• Idaho Records

  In Idaho on Page B2 For 11-30-2006

• Handle on Business: INB to open in Hayden, Spirit Lake

  In Idaho on Page B3 Once-rural vacant parcels gradually sprout buildings as Kootenai County continues to grow. One prime piece that had an “available” sign on it for quite a while now has a “Future …

• Some see employer bias against reservists

  In City on Page B3 It’s tough to prove. But a Gonzaga University law student believes National Guard soldiers and other reservists are having a harder time finding jobs because of the uncertainty over future …

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  Portion of KSPS tower collapses

  In City on Page B5 A broadcast tower serving KSPS-TV in North Idaho and much of Eastern Washington stopped transmitting about 2:50 a.m. Wednesday when about a third of the 600-foot tower fell. The cause …

• Oregon man gets $2 million, apology

  In City on Page B5 PORTLAND – The federal government has agreed to pay Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield $2 million to settle part of the lawsuit he filed because of his mistaken arrest by FBI …

• Reward offered in hunt for suspect

  In City on Page B5 Secret Witness is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of a Spokane teen wanted for robbery. Andre A. Conway, 17, is wanted on a charge of …

• Bank robbery tipster accused

  In City on Page B5 The tipster who told police about a bank robbery before it happened Monday has been hoisted by his own petard – busted as an alleged participant with information he provided. …

• Three charged in fire, vandalism

  In City on Page B5 Three Cheney residents have been charged with setting fire to a home and vandalizing vehicles to punish people who either failed to pay a debt or insisted on being paid. …

• Secret Service planning ahead

  In Opinion on Page B6 President Bush has more than two years left in the White House, but planning is already under way to provide him security once he leaves. The spending bill for the …

• Course correction

  In Opinion on Page B6 The following editorial appeared Tuesday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The Democratic takeover of Congress next year holds promise for much-needed changes in No Child Left Behind federal education rules. …

• Apologies getting expensive

  In Opinion on Page B6 The republic would seem to be in good health, if not sound mind, when hurt feelings and public embarrassment are the picadors of public passion. The past few weeks have …

• Our View: Coordinated justice

  In Opinion on Page B6 If it came as good news that Spokane police will beef up downtown patrol levels to deal with what Chief Anne Kirkpatrick calls “quality of life crimes,” be prepared to …

• Barking up the common family tree

  In Opinion on Page B7 A ll of the world’s people have immigration in common. We or our forebears, recent or ancient, came from somewhere else – with one region’s exception. Science tells us we …

• Hanford possible site for nuclear fuel recycling

  In City on Page B8 YAKIMA – Eleven sites, including the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, have been selected as possible places to reprocess spent nuclear fuel from reactors, the Department of Energy announced Wednesday. The program …

• Gunshot victim becomes mom

  In City on Page B8 SEATTLE – A woman who was shot in the arm when she tried to protect her unborn child during July’s deadly shooting rampage at the Jewish Federation offices here has …

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  Seahawks prepare for ghost

  In Sports on Page C1 KIRKLAND, Wash. – For all Lofa Tatupu knows, Jay Cutler might as well be Jimmie “J.J.” Walker. Kid Dy-No-Mite. Napoleon Dynamite. Really, it doesn’t matter. The Denver Broncos are going …

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  John Blanchette: O’Brien will take rightful place in track hall

  In Sports on Page C1 There are hall of famers, and then there are those who are put in as a hedge against becoming the Athletes That Time Forgot. Which wing will be home to …

• Eagles win despite lost focus

  In Sports on Page C1 All that needs to be said about Eastern Washington’s 90-81 win over Eastern Oregon at Reese Court Wednesday night was that Eagles star Rodney Stuckey, who departed early with the …

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  Unblemished!

  In Sports on Page C1 PULLMAN – Winning is starting to look routine for Washington State, which is, of course, anything but routine based on its recent and even its not-so-recent history. The Cougars, with …

• Huskies wear down Idaho

  In Sports on Page C1 SEATTLE – Keoni Watson scored 19 points, but a strong second half by the No. 13 Washington Huskies proved too much for the Idaho men’s basketball team as the Vandals …

• Go online to check on Zags

  In Sports on Page C1 No. 22 Gonzaga takes on Portland State tonight at McCarthey Athletic Center. Check in with online columnist Vince Grippi, who will have pregame and postgame reports and invite readers to …

• Fast Break

  In Sports on Page C1 For 11-30-2006

• On the Air

  In Sports on Page C2 For 11-30-2006

• Patrick embraces fresh start

  In Sports on Page C2 NEW YORK – Danica Patrick is confident she’ll get her first win on the IRL circuit. She’s just not going to make a prediction about when it will happen.

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  Magic roll on

  In Sports on Page C2 SEATTLE – Dwight Howard dominated the middle with 24 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to their fifth straight win, 94-84 over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. …

• SuperSonics’ new owner reveals grand plan

  In Sports on Page C2 Clay Bennett’s vision for a new arena in the Puget Sound region is taking shape as a venue beyond just a home for his two teams, the NBA Seattle SuperSonics …

• Blackhawks get first win under Savard

  In Sports on Page C2 Tuomu Ruutu scored with 1:48 left Wednesday night to give Chicago a 2-1 victory over visiting Dallas in Denis Savard’s first game as Blackhawks head coach. Ruutu’s shot trickled between …

• Blue Jays say Barajas backed out of deal

  In Sports on Page C2 Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Wednesday that catcher Rod Barajas backed out of a deal with Toronto after signing a terms sheet with the team. Ricciardi said he’s …

• Gatlin works out for Texans

  In Sports on Page C3 Track star Justin Gatlin worked out Tuesday for the Houston Texans, but coach Gary Kubiak said signing him was “not something we would do right now.” Gatlin, an Olympic gold …

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  Coach clears up Handgate

  In Sports on Page C3 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Matt Hasselbeck has a bruised hand, perhaps even a broken finger. But the standard for Seahawks fractures, infections and hospitalizations has been set ridiculously high during Seattle’s …

• Walter Camp award finalists announced

  In Sports on Page C3 Troy Smith of Ohio State and Brady Quinn of Notre Dame are among the five finalists for the Walter Camp Football Foundation player of the year award. Smith and Quinn …

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  Ravens set sights on title

  In Sports on Page C3 CINCINNATI – Marvin Lewis won’t compare Baltimore’s current defense to the record-setting one that helped the Ravens win the Super Bowl six years ago. “That’s a long time ago,” said …

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  Making a state-ment

  In Sports on Page C4 If you’re looking for someone to lead you somewhere, you want a guide who’s been there. In the world of high school wrestling, that means stocking your practice room with …

• Quick hits

  In Sports on Page C4 NTN: Third time a charm? For the third consecutive year, Ferris (Spokane XC Club) and Mead (Mead XC Club) are competing in Saturday’s Nike Team Nationals, an event that continues …

• Media basketball rankings

  In Sports on Page C4 BOYS 5A

• GSL Preview Wrestling

  In Sports on Page C4 Titanic lineup Having a healthy Brian Owen and the addition of Anthony Rivera, a transfer from East Valley, will help U-Hi in the lower weights. Watch for sophomore Casey Olson, …

• Moreland can play a little basketball, too

  In Sports on Page C4 Since her transfer from Post Falls after her sophomore year, Lake City’s Riki Moreland has been a stalwart up front for coach Jen Owen’s volleyball team. After her recent exploits …

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  Vikings have great expectations

  In Sports on Page C4 Most years high school coaches whose teams are picked as league favorites do their best to sidestep the topic. They come up with the typical song and dance about how …

• Archibald works through ACL tears

  In Sports on Page C4 The three-letter acronym synonymous with sport that causes athletes and coaches to cringe is the dreaded “ACL.” Short for anterior cruciate ligament, it is part of the network of sinews …

• Teams need more practice

  In Sports on Page C5 Only 25 days passed from the moment Division I teams were permitted to begin official practice until the first real game of the 2006-07 season. A high school production of …

• Vikings sail into hostile territory

  In Sports on Page C5 Ken Bone was asked if he felt his Portland State men’s basketball team was prepared for the hostile environment it will face tonight when it takes on 22nd-ranked Gonzaga University …

• Paris powers Sooners

  In Sports on Page C5 Courtney Paris scored 21 points and had 18 rebounds, her 33rd consecutive double-double, as third-ranked Oklahoma routed Lamar 79-44 Wednesday in Beaumont, Texas. Nyeshia Stevenson scored 13 and Leah Rush …

• Tar Heels pull away from Ohio State

  In Sports on Page C5 Tyler Hansbrough started and ended North Carolina’s game-breaking 17-2 run in the second half Wednesday night and the seventh-ranked Tar Heels went on to a 98-89 victory over No. 3 …

• Pirates tame Wolves

  In Sports on Page C5 All five starters scored in double figures to lead Whitworth to a 95-75 non-conference men’s basketball win over visiting Walla Walla in the Pirates’ home opener Wednesday night. Bryan Williams …

• WSU lineman Roof arrested for assault

  In Sports on Page C6 Washington State offensive lineman Andy Roof was arrested by Pullman police the night of the Apple Cup (Nov. 18) and charged with fourth-degree assault. Cmdr. Chris Tennant said Wednesday that …

• NO HEADLINE

  In Features on Page C6 Basketball NBA

• WHL stars beat Russia

  In Sports on Page C6 CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Ty Wishart scored twice to lead the Western Hockey League All-Stars to a 5-3 win over a team of Russian selects Wednesday in the latest installment of …

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C6 For 11-30-2006

• Madison scores 35 as Vandals ground Eagles

  In Sports on Page C6 MOSCOW, Idaho – Katie Madison had game highs of 35 points and 15 rebounds Wednesday night to lead the Idaho Vandals to a 73-60 non-conference women’s basketball victory over the …

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  Kronk suffers knockout blow

  In Sports on Page C7 DETROIT – The steamy little west side basement of a city recreation center that became a world-famous incubator of boxing champs has closed for good, Detroit officials said Tuesday. The …

• The coat of charms

  In Features on Page D1 Before there was “Cats” … before there was “Phantom of the Opera” … there was a fun little number written for a school concert called “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor …

• The Slice: Snow angels? Definitely not this duo

  In Features on Page D1 Spokane’s Janice Duvanich was jazzed about her family’s outdoor Christmas decorations. “We acquired a few decent pieces last year after the holidays were over, so we were excited to set …

• ‘Toy Shelf’ mixes the old with the new

  In Features on Page D1 This weekend Ballet Spokane leaps into the holiday season with a grande jeté into a magical shop where toys come to life, dolls dance, animals frolic and children play. “The …

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  Visual arts: Expect Art Walk to be one cool tour

  In Features on Page D1 Freezing temperatures won’t stop more than 30 galleries and businesses in downtown Spokane from opening their doors tomorrow to celebrate December’s First Friday Art Walk. One of the many new …

• Hints from Heloise

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Heloise: I hold an annual spray meeting, collecting all the sprays and cleaning solutions below my kitchen and bathroom sinks at one place. Then I sort them, making sure …

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  People: Hey, he’s a real schmuck

  In Features on Page D2 As if alienating African Americans wasn’t enough, now Michael Richards is ruffling feathers in the Jewish community. In discussing Richards’ recent racist tirade during a stand-up comedy routine, his publicist, …

• Horoscope

  In Features on Page D2 For 11-30-2006

• Annie’s Mailbox: Brother seems to be unstable

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Annie: I have two older brothers. One recently died and the other is strange beyond words. “Dennis” has been married several times and is a father and grandfather. However, …

• Spokane calendar

  In Features on Page D3 For 11-30-2006

• Spokane support groups

  In Features on Page D3 Partners of Addicts (fee-based group) – For more information, call (509) 747-6901 and leave a message. Passages – Provides peer-to-peer support from primary caregivers of children/adolescents with complex mental health …

• Idaho calendar

  In Features on Page D3 For 11-30-2006

• Idaho support groups

  In Features on Page D3 Panhandle Meth Rescue/Mothers Against Methamphetamine – meets at 11 a.m. on every other Saturday at Camelot Estate Clubhouse, 2150 Guenevere’s Way, Post Falls; contact Judy at (208) 659-2839 or ApplePieSpice66@verizon.net. …

• Arts calendar

  In Features on Page D3 Auditions “Iolanthe” by Gilbert and Sullivan – Pend Oreille Players Association, today, 6-9 p.m., Sadie Halstead Middle School, 131 Calispel, Newport, Wash. Performance dates: March 9-18. Call (509) 447-0706.

• Dr. Gott: Heart testing not needed for young, healthy people

  In Features on Page D3 Dear Dr. Gott: My husband, 50, recently died of an apparent heart attack. I say apparent because an autopsy was never performed even though the hospital nurse told us one …

• Travis Rivers: Aetos Trio debuts at Met concert

  In Features on Page D5 The Spokane Chamber Music Association usually presents a string quartet, but this week it’s offering eagles. At least, the group playing Sunday at The Met is the Aetos Trio – …

• Local composer’s work to be featured at concert

  In Features on Page D5 Local composer Gary A. Edwards will premiere his latest work, “Prayer for Peace,” at the Coeur d’Alene Symphony’s annual Christmas concerts this weekend at North Idaho College. Edwards, who wrote …

• Willard teacher publishes first children’s novel

  In Voices on Page N3 Chris Moreau may teach at Willard Elementary School, but her name soon will be well-known in all 35 of Spokane’s elementary schools. The longtime music teacher recently published her first …

• Senior activities

  In Voices on Page N3 For 11-30-2006

• Stepping lively once more

  In Voices on Page N4 When Bill Kennedy, a retired interior designer, found out he was losing his vision due to macular degeneration, he was devastated. As an artist, he believed that not being able …

• Volunteers

  In Voices on Page N5 Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels – Volunteers are needed to help with set-up and clean-up for the Holiday Ball and Gift Auction Friday at CenterPlace. Contact Pam Almeida at 924-6976. …

• City puts five homes on historic register

  In Voices on Page N5 The City Council on Monday voted to place five homes on the Spokane Register of Historic Places. They are:

• Mead senior gets top score on ACT

  In Voices on Page N5 Phillip Choi’s ACT score is a hard act to follow. The Mead High School senior was one of 23 students out of 80,000 who scored the highest possible score of …

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  Historic homes will be open for annual tour

  In Voices on Page N6 Spokane Preservation Advocates’ annual Holiday Home Tour lets residents look inside beautiful historic homes. This is the seventh year the organization has hosted the tour. The focus this year is …

• Neighborhood updates

  In Voices on Page N7 “The Community Assembly Land-Use Committee meeting for all neighborhoods is from 5-6 p.m. today at the City Hall Fifth Floor conference room, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. “The Whitman Neighborhood …

• Feature creature

  In Voices on Page N7 Odette was taken to the shelter two months ago because she was not good with the new baby. Her previous owners said she was good with the older kids but …

• Helping hands: Program helps those indirectly affected by alcohol abuse

  In Voices on Page N10 Name of program: Al-Anon What it does: Al-Anon is for those who have been affected by a loved one who is abusing alcohol.

• Community service

  In Voices on Page N10 Attendant Care Registry – Free service matching disabled adults and children with personal-care providers; sponsored by Coalition of Responsible Disabled; 326-6355. Change Point! program – Ideal for women who are …

• Two new shops open in Garland District

  In Voices on Page N12 Two new businesses with intriguing offerings are practically neighbors in the Garland District. Destiny Floral at 905 W. Garland Ave. opened Oct. 2, while Cole Music Co. has been at …

• Join sing-along at First Presbyterian Church

  In Voices on Page N14 Sing-Along Messiah For almost 100 years, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St., has offered a Community Sing-Along Messiah during the Christmas season.

• Senior Meals

  In Voices on Page N17 For the week of Dec. 4-8 Monday – Chicken patty on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce and cheese, carrots, winter-blend vegetables, fruit cocktail, chocolate chip cookie.

• Rogers has high hopes for new season

  In Voices on Page N18 Progress is frequently measured in small increments, and over long periods. For Rogers High School girls basketball coach Nicole Kilgore, that yardstick is just around the corner. The Pirates, who …

• Girls High School basketball rosters

  In Voices on Page N18 Deer Park Coach: Mike Roberts

• Senior dancing

  In Voices on Page S3 For 11-30-2006

• Sale will aid St. John’s Cathedral

  In Voices on Page S5 Shopping at a special sale Friday and Saturday will benefit projects at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral. The sale is at the Windfall thrift shop, 1024 S. Perry St. You can …

• Somebody needs you

  In Voices on Page S6 Somebody Needs You helps match donors with needy Spokane area residents. Requests are coordinated by the Volunteers of America in cooperation with social service agencies in Spokane. If you have …

• Senior games

  In Voices on Page S7 Bingo – Wednesdays from 1:15-3:15 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cards are three for $1. For more information, call the center at 535-0803. Bingo …

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  Cool kids: Busy teen keeping his options open

  In Voices on Page S12 Clinton Slovarp is a Rock Roller, not a rock ‘n’ roller. While he does play a mean piano and the French horn, he is a member of the Rock Rollers …

• Youth

  In Voices on Page S12 For 11-30-2006

• Tech tips: Newly installed software may crash Word on start-up

  In Voices on Page S13 Recently I ran into a problem where Word would crash immediately upon opening. It would flash up the standard screen and then just sit there frozen. I’d have to end …

• Ferris girls hoops squad to rely on athletic talent

  In Voices on Page S14 When Barry Olson took over the Ferris boys basketball team two years ago from Don Van Lierop, he led the Saxons to the Greater Spokane League championship and a berth …

• Girls Basketball Rosters

  In Voices on Page S14 Cheney Head coach: Hal Sautter

• Ferris football a favorite again next year

  In Voices on Page S16 Nov. 28: Ferris coach Jim Sharkey was watching last Saturday’s state semifinal football game from the Albi Stadium press box, and the conversation turned to next year. There would be …

• Reunions

  In Voices on Page S16 New Listings Community Colleges of Spokane Change Point Reunion – Tuesday, Institute for Extended Learning Lodge, 3305 W. Fort George Wright Drive, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost is $2. For reservations or …

• GETTING A GRIP

  In Voices on Page S17 There are are places in the Spokane Valley where you’re guaranteed to find a long line of people: Opening night at the ballpark; at the post office the night income …

• Culmination of season reason to give thanks

  In Voices on Page V2 The demon is quiet for another year. The man of the house recently came home with a magnificent 5-point buck.

• Money from hotel-tax exceeds project applicants

  In Voices on Page V3 A Spokane Valley committee charged with distributing funds from the hotel tax has found itself in a rare situation – there’s more money than projects competing for it. Councilman Steve …

• Development moves forward

  In Voices on Page V7 A proposed 2,000-resident development known as the Liberty Village took a step forward at the Nov. 21 Liberty Lake City Council meeting. The development is being sold as a combination …

• Tree lighting tonight

  In Voices on Page V11 Spokane Valley residents have two opportunities to get involved in their community tonight, and they are within walking distance of each other. At 5:30 p.m. the fourth annual Festival of …

• Teen’s bicycle stolen out from under him

  In Voices on Page V11 Somebody pushed a 13-year-old Spokane Valley boy off his bicycle Monday evening and stole the $600 ride. The boy told Spokane Valley Police he was riding near Fourth Avenue and …

• Seven structure fires reported last week

  In Voices on Page V11 Despite the snow and the holiday weekend, calls to the Spokane Valley Fire Department remained relatively steady last week. There were a total of 163 calls, down from 182 the …

• We will be watching Taylor

  In Voices Well, well, well, how surprised are we that our Mr. Taylor, City Council member and deputy mayor of the city of Spokane Valley, was hired by the Home Builders Association? …