Stories for May 24, 2007

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  Pole barn contractor sentenced to 19 years

  In City on Page A1 When one of his hundreds of upset clients called to complain that no work had started on his pole barn, Sam Cover told the caller that he ate guys like …

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  High court justice to retire

  In Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – Idaho will lose its only female Supreme Court justice this year, in part because of a judicial election system that has led to increasingly nasty and controversial campaigns. …

• Parents of missing soldier see nightmare become real

  In Nation/World on Page A1 TORRANCE, Calif. – About a month ago, the family of Pfc. Joseph Anzack Jr. endured the most frightening of rumors: The soldier was dead in Iraq. After messages were posted …

• Ex-aide: ‘I crossed the line’

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – After three months of congressional hearings into the firing of U.S. attorneys, one thing became clear Wednesday: Partisan politics did play a role in Justice Department personnel decisions. …

• In her words: Idaho Supreme Court Justice Linda Copple Trout

  In Idaho on Page A1 Here’s what Idaho Supreme Court Justice Linda Copple Trout had to say on an array of issues: Women on the court: “I’m very hopeful that minorities will continue to be …

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  These hurdles less risky

  In City on Page A1 Curtis Parrish used to joke with people that he was going to live for the best stories possible. Not that it ever occurred to him that he might turn out …

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  Newcomer ‘Idol’ winner also youngest yer

  In Nation/World on Page A2 LOS ANGELES _ The big voice overwhelmed the beat box Wednesday night as Jordin Sparks was crowned the newest and youngest “American Idol.” Sparks, 17, of Glendale, Ariz., prevailed over …

• New Taliban leader warns of attacks

  In Nation/World on Page A3 KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – A man identified on tape as the Taliban’s new top field commander warned Wednesday that new recruits were volunteering as suicide bombers and that fighters would continue …

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  321 corpses so far this month

  In Nation/World on Page A3 BAGHDAD – More than three months into a U.S.-Iraqi security offensive designed to curtail sectarian violence in Baghdad and other parts of Iraq, Health Ministry statistics show that such killings …

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  Bush cites plots said to target U.S.

  In Nation/World on Page A3 NEW LONDON, Conn. – President Bush on Wednesday sought to bolster his argument that terrorism in Iraq poses a threat to the U.S., offering details from previously classified intelligence to …

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  Lebanese to militants: Surrender or face attack

  In Nation/World on Page A4 NAHR EL-BARED REFUGEE CAMP, Lebanon – Lebanon’s defense minister issued an ultimatum Wednesday to Islamic militants barricaded in this Palestinian refugee camp to surrender or face a military onslaught. Fighters …

• Border fence could violate 1970 treaty

  In Nation/World on Page A4 HARLINGEN, Texas – A planned, much-debated fence along the U.S.-Mexico border designed to keep people from crossing the Rio Grande could exacerbate flooding and skew the national boundary, a binational …

• Senate votes to slash ‘guest worker’ quota

  In Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The Senate slashed the size of a proposed guest-worker program for foreign laborers Wednesday, dealing the first real blow to a fragile overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws …

• U.S. stages show of force off Iran’s coast

  In Nation/World on Page A4 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Ships packed with 17,000 sailors and Marines moved into the Persian Gulf on Wednesday as the U.S. Navy staged another show of force off Iran’s …

• FDA says gay men still can’t give blood

  In Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Gay men remain banned for life from donating blood, the government said Wednesday, leaving in place – for now – a 1983 prohibition meant to prevent the spread …

• In brief: Castro says he’s recovering well

  In Nation/World on Page A5 A statement signed by Fidel Castro sought to reassure Cubans on Wednesday that the 80-year-old Cuban leader was recovering well from several operations, saying his weight was stable and he …

• Palestinians push for new cease-fire

  In Nation/World on Page A5 GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas made a new push Wednesday to restore a cease-fire with Israel that had …

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  Mary Cheney gives birth to son

  In Nation/World on Page A6 WASHINGTON – Mary Cheney gave birth Wednesday to perhaps the most anticipated baby in contemporary U.S. politics: her first child, Samuel David Cheney, whom she will raise with her longtime …

• Final WTC insurers reach settlement

  In Nation/World on Page A6 NEW YORK – Ending years of legal wrangling over the multibillion-dollar insurance policy on the World Trade Center, the state and seven insurers reached a settlement Wednesday that secures more …

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  Whale rescuers to step up efforts

  In City on Page A7 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With two wandering humpback whales refusing Wednesday to budge past a bustling steel bridge across the Sacramento River, rescuers announced plans to escalate their tactics today to …

• Pope clarifies Christian colonization remarks

  In Nation/World on Page A7 ROME – Confronted with continued anger in Latin America, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday acknowledged that the Christian colonization of Indian populations was not as rosy as he portrayed in …

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  12 found guilty in killing of official

  In Nation/World on Page A7 BELGRADE, Serbia – Slobodan Milosevic’s paramilitary commander and 11 other men were convicted and sentenced Wednesday in the assassination of Serbia’s first democratically elected prime minister, Zoran Djindjic. The Special …

• Land-use conflicts come down the pipeline

  In Business on Page A8 The TransCanada GTN System pipeline disturbed little more than orchards when laid across the Spokane Valley in the early 1960s. But the suburbs spreading across the formerly rural area are …

• Business in briefL Engineering firms combine forces

  In Business on Page A8 Two North Idaho engineering firms merged to create a 55-person company, which will be known as Inland Northwest Consultants. The merger involved Lake City Engineering and Inland Northwest Consultants, which …

• Itron noted as rising tech firm

  In Business on Page A8 A Liberty Lake-based utility metering company this year shot up the ranks of Business 2.0 magazine’s list of the 100 fastest-growing technology businesses, reaching the No. 17 spot. Itron Inc. …

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  A healthy relationship: Zip’s now serves buns from locally grown wheat

  In Business on Page A8 Kids and adults who visit Zip’s might notice something different about their double-cheeseburgers. The fast-food restaurant has gotten healthier. Most Zip’s now serve their burgers wedged between high-fiber buns made …

• Spokane restaurants’ ‘family feeling’ praised

  In Business on Page A8 The number of Spokane restaurants has roughly doubled in the last 20 years. And the spectrum of establishments seems to be a good mix of full-service, creative mom-and-pop restaurants and …

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  House takes aim at gas price gouging

  In Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON — Responding to high costs at the pump, the House approved legislation Wednesday that would outlaw gasoline price gouging. Many lawmakers said that may be easier to say than …

• Company News: Boeing sees double-digit growth for two years

  In Business on Page A9 Boeing Co. reaffirmed its outlook Wednesday for strong growth in 2007 and 2008, telling investors it remains on pace for double-digit increases in earnings and revenue as it rides momentum …

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  Turkey waste-to-energy: Droppings will power first U.S. poultry litter electric plant

  In Business on Page A9 BENSON, Minn. — The gray, sandy mix of turkey droppings and other bits and pieces flowing through Greg Langmo’s fingers back onto the floor of his barn isn’t just funky …

• Stocks lower after Greenspan remarks

  In Business on Page A9 Stocks wilted Wednesday as comments from former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and worries about upcoming economic data deflated a rally fed by takeover activity. Stocks initially rose, lifting the …

• Federal Reserve targets confusing credit card mailings

  In Business on Page A9 WASHINGTON — Confused by the fees and terms of your credit card? The Federal Reserve wants to make your monthly bill and solicitations that arrive in your mailbox easier to …

• Scientists push pot cultivation

  In Nation/World on Page A11 WASHINGTON – Armed with a legal decision in their favor, scientists and advocates of medical research on marijuana pressed the Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday to allow them to grow …

• In brief: Health care providers ordering HPV vaccine

  In City on Page B1 Washington health care providers have ordered 28,000 doses so far of the vaccine that offers protection against cervical cancer for young girls, the state secretary of health said Wednesday. Almost …

• Doug Clark: Yet another invitation to go play on the freeway

  In City on Page B1 On Tuesday the Washington state Department of Transportation invited me to go onto the closed-off section of Interstate 90 and become the first Spokesman-Review journalist to inspect the big freeway …

• ‘Dialogue’ to discuss Moscow shootings

  In Idaho on Page B1 In the wake of last weekend’s shootings in Moscow, tonight’s “Dialogue” news show on Idaho Public TV will focus on timely topics: mental health and public safety. “The shootings raise …

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  Road near fragile lake illegal, city says

  In Idaho on Page B1 A Fernan Lake homeowner recently cut a road into the hillside above the shoreline in what Coeur d’Alene officials call the first “egregious” violation of the city’s new hillside laws …

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  Services set for Moscow victims

  In Idaho on Page B1 Crystal Hamilton’s obituary sums up her life in a few brief paragraphs: She enjoyed arts and crafts as well as gardening. She had a deep love for animals and exotic …

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  Sandpoint hires planning chief

  In Idaho on Page B1 SANDPOINT – Driving through downtown, one can’t help but notice several real estate offices, new construction and refurbishing of older buildings. In residential neighborhoods of Sandpoint, new housing developments are …

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  Millwood market makes debut

  In City on Page B1 Loaves of artisan bread were flying from Tom Tuffin’s folding table at Millwood’s first farmers’ market Wednesday. He bagged a gooey cinnamon roll for a woman, who insisted hers be …

• Events to benefit Sorensen

  In Idaho on Page B1 Two fundraisers aim to give Sorensen Elementary the financial backing it needs to become a specialized school for the arts and humanities. Nearly 20 downtown businesses have pledged 15 percent …

• Official Records

  In City on Page B2 Spokane County Marriage licenses

• Priest River principal won’t return

  In Idaho on Page B2 The principal of Priest River Lamanna High School, who went on an unexpected and unexplained medical leave almost two weeks ago, has notified school officials he won’t be coming back …

• Idaho calendar

  In Idaho on Page B2 For 05-24-2007

• Guns, drugs, puppy seized

  In City on Page B3 The Spokane Gang Enforcement Team arrested two men Tuesday, seizing weapons, illegal drugs and a pilfered pit bull puppy. Brian J. Zacherle, 30, and Harry A. Solomon, 20, were suspects …

• Board weighs higher pay for health officer

  In City on Page B3 Spokane Regional Health District officials are considering a pay increase of up to 16 percent as they begin searching for a replacement for fired health officer Dr. Kim Thorburn. A …

• In brief: Gas leak prompts school evacuation

  In City on Page B3 Students were evacuated Wednesday from Pasadena Park Elementary School after a contractor cut through a nearby gas line, causing a natural gas leak. The students were moved to other elementary …

• Police investigating drive-by shooting

  In City on Page B3 Police were investigating a drive-by shooting that happened mere blocks from a gang enforcement effort in a city park Wednesday night. The gang enforcement unit was working about 9:30 p.m. …

• Judge hears case of strip-search

  In City on Page B3 A federal judge Wednesday closely questioned lawyers for the Spokane Police Department and for a man who was strip-searched without a warrant by an undercover officer in a 2005 drug …

• In brief: Man gets 10 years for hit-man scheme

  In City on Page B3 A Post Falls man who tried to have his ex-wife killed after he was accused of child molestation and gun charges was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday. Paul …

• Group studying mental health, justice

  In City on Page B3 A yearlong planning process was launched Wednesday to try to improve the criminal justice system’s interactions with people with mental illness. The planning group, which includes representatives from Spokane-area law …

• Front-runner fireworks

  In Opinion on Page B4 There he goes again. “Those who’ve been arrested or convicted of crimes shouldn’t be here. Those that are here paying taxes and not taking government benefits should begin a process …

• Union betrays its own members

  In Opinion on Page B4 The American working class has few friends, and that sad situation is never more apparent than when the issue is immigration. The fat cats want unlimited supplies of cheap labor. …

• Our View: Insist on enforcement

  In Opinion on Page B4 Why can’t we just “enforce the laws that are already on the books?” Google that phrase and you’ll get more than 1,200 responses, a third of which also include the …

• When science takes the field

  In Opinion on Page B4 BOSTON – As someone who lives just a few hundred paces from the Boston Marathon course, I’ve cheered my share of athletes. This year, it was Masazumi Soejima at the …

• Guest opinion: Weighted GPA gives credit where it’s due

  In Opinion on Page B5 What if you and a co-worker received the exact same public recognition from your employer even though the project you chose to tackle required more work, time and effort than …

• Ex-teacher fights loss of license

  In City on Page B6 OLYMPIA – A former Spokane Valley private school teacher appeared before education officials here Wednesday in an attempt to clear his record. “I have nothing to hide,” said Steve Altmeyer, …

• Idaho Records

  In Idaho on Page B6 For 05-24-2007

• McCall plans to pay judgment

  In Idaho on Page B6 BOISE – The central Idaho vacation town of McCall is hoping to stave off a reputation-bruising bankruptcy with a plan to start paying off $6.2 million it owes construction and …

• Rich Landers: Spring brings plethora of outdoor opportunities

  In Sports on Page C1 Assembling camping gear is a pre-Memorial Day weekend ritual for many Inland Northwesters, but don’t stop there. Remember one task that can make or break any trip into the region’s …

• Duke lacrosse bounces back

  In Sports on Page C1 DURHAM, N.C. – Duke hopes the NCAA will give back the year its men’s lacrosse players lost during last season’s now-debunked rape scandal. The school is asking the NCAA to …

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  Making their pitch

  In Sports on Page C1 When Oregon State University battled through six elimination games and eventually knocked off North Carolina to win the 2006 College World Series in Omaha, Neb., last spring, it injected a …

• Mortensen named WCC’s top pitcher

  In Sports on Page C1 For the first time in school history, Gonzaga University has produced the West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year. Clayton Mortensen, a senior right-hander from Rexburg, Idaho, earned that award …

• Stuckey realizes dream

  In Sports on Page C1 It was a good six years ago, back when his Kentwood High School team was at the Eastern Washington University summer camp, that Rodney Stuckey’s childhood dream of playing in …

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  Unlikely favorite

  In Sports on Page C1 That Nikki Codd is going to the starting line at the State 4A track championships in Pasco this weekend as a favorite in the 800 meters and a contender in …

• Fast Break

  In Sports on Page C1 For 05-24-2007

• Daugherty’s prognosis for recovery good

  In Sports on Page C1 Washington State University women’s basketball coach June Daugherty’s condition is improving after entering cardiac arrest at a medical clinic in Everett on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday morning, the Providence Everett …

• Everything’s just Ducky for Anaheim

  In Sports on Page C2 ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Ducks’ Teemu Selanne was quite frightened in the closing moments against Detroit, and quite emotional afterward. Anaheim withstood a late surge by the Red Wings, so …

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  Heavy family legacy

  In Sports on Page C2 INDIANAPOLIS – Al Unser III has heard all the family stories. There’s the one about his father’s memorable finish in 1992, the closest Indianapolis 500. There’s grandpa’s back-to-back wins in …

• In brief: Dogs found on Vick’s land may be euthanized

  In Sports on Page C2 Dozens of dogs seized in an investigation into possible dogfighting on land owned by Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick in Chesapeake, Va., likely would be euthanized if investigators determine they …

• WNBA : Banner night for Storm in win over Mercury

  In Sports on Page C2 Lauren Jackson scored 31 points, and Betty Lennox had 22 to help the Seattle Storm set a franchise record for points in a game in their 100-87 victory over the …

• On the Air

  In Sports on Page C2 For 05-24-2007

• Group wants to lure Sonics to Kansas City

  In Sports on Page C2 Kansas City wants in on the Seattle SuperSonics. Tim Leiweke, president of Anschutz Entertainment Group – which will manage the new downtown Sprint Center – was encouraged by comments from …

• WSU players watch, wait for updates on Daugherty

  In Sports on Page C3 Only two members of Washington State University’s women’s basketball team are in Pullman, but their situation is no different than that of their teammates scattered around the country. “It’s a …

• Chewelah girls win title; NWC boys third

  In Sports on Page C3 On the strength of two finishers in the top five, the Chewelah High girls captured the State 1A golf title Wednesday at the North Bellingham Golf Course. Chewelah scored 43 …

• Thomas fourth, LC third

  In Sports on Page C3 BURLINGTON, Wash. – Lewis and Clark freshman Chessey Thomas finished fourth in the final round of the State 4A tournament Wednesday, leading her team to a third-place finish at Avalon …

• Ferris boys finish second at state again

  In Sports on Page C3 BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Ferris took second place for the third time in four years Wednesday in the State 4A golf tournament at the Shuksan Golf Club. Five Greater Spokane League …

• It’s a bad week for this foursome in sports world

  In Sports on Page C4 Think you’ve had a bad week? Think you’ve seen disappointment? You should be the Memphis Grizzlies.

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  What a year 1977 was

  In Sports on Page C4 The Indy Racing League tries to get all the promotional hay it can out of legendary former driver A.J. Foyt’s 50th year in Indy Car racing. Three women will start …

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  GSL set to give state double trouble

  In Sports on Page C4 If you’ve been an active follower at all of Greater Spokane League tennis this season, you’ve heard mostly about the wealth of competitive singles players in the league and some …

• Health main issue for older, comeback boxers

  In Sports on Page C4 Ken Cartonla loves boxing, and, at age 58, loves the idea of 44-year-old Evander Holyfield wanting another shot at the heavyweight championship of professional boxing. “I think it’s remarkable,” he …

• Quick hits

  In Sports on Page C4 Wrestling coach must sit University wrestling coach Don Owen must sit out the Titans’ first Greater Spokane League match next year following disclosure of two WIAA violations last winter.

• Mike Vlahovich: Turns out blog, print make good mix

  In Sports on Page C4 We’re winding down the 2006-07 sports season and with it my first year as columnist for this Prep Page and blogger for the Web site Prep Report. The one amazing …

• Wimbledon will increase player challenges with instant replay

  In Sports on Page C4 WIMBLEDON, England – Wimbledon will give players three chances per set to challenge line calls using video technology at this year’s tournament – one more than the U.S. and Australian …

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  Commentary : Aaron, Selig shouldn’t ignore Bonds’ historic homer march

  In Sports on Page C5 CHICAGO – One day, Hank Aaron and I sat in a third party’s home, viewing a TV documentary made about his life. He smiled wistfully when singer and civil rights …

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  Guillen, Batista key M’s

  In Sports on Page C5 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jose Guillen provided key offense and Miguel Batista helped out a depleted bullpen in Seattle’s second straight win. Guillen had four hits and two RBIs, Batista …

• M’s put Reitsma on DL, recall Green

  In Sports on Page C5 St. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Seattle Mariners placed right-hander Chris Reitsma on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday because of inflammation in his right elbow, and recalled right-hander Sean Green …

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  MLB lawyers talk to Giambi

  In Sports on Page C6 On the same day a report alleged he failed an amphetamines test, Jason Giambi met with lawyers from the baseball commissioner’s office Wednesday to discuss his recent comments on steroids. …

• By the numbers

  In Voices on Page C6 2,215 Career hits by New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, fifth on the Yankees all-time list. Jeter passed Joe DiMaggio with three hits on Wednesday.

• Wednesday’s N.L. results

  In Sports on Page C6 Phillies 8, Marlins 7 (10): At Miami, Abraham Nunez singled home the tie-breaking run in the 10th inning, and Philadelphia rebounded after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth to …

• Wednesday’s AL results

  In Sports on Page C6 Tigers 8, Angels 7: At Detroit, Magglio Ordonez had his 20th career two-homer game and the Tigers held on for a win over Los Angeles, snapping the Angels’ six-game winning …

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C7 For 05-24-2007

• NO HEADLINE

  In Sports on Page C7 BASKETBALL NBA playoffs

• Area roundup: UI’s Nakashima moves up

  In Sports on Page C7 University of Idaho junior Kelly Nakashima improved eight positions Wednesday as she climbed from a tie for 95th to a tie for 87th after a 6-over-par 78 during the second …

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  Go west, young man, to Ritzville

  In Features on Page D1 The Historic Ritzville Days returns this weekend with a new twist: its first Western Art Show. On Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Ritzville’s downtown Pioneer Plaza will be …

• Dedicated to NOLA

  In Features on Page D1 A place called NOLA – New Orleans, La. – has inspired many musicians, and Harry Connick Jr. has felt its call since birth. He is, after all, the son of …

• The Slice: It can keep you on your toes

  In Features on Page D1 OK, it’s too late for this year’s Lilac Parade. But there’s always 2008.

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  People: And speaking of unspoken …

  In Features on Page D2 Oprah Winfrey says that she was “stunned” to learn that her father plans to write a book about her. “I was upset. I won’t say devastated, but I was stunned,” …

• Hints from Heloise

  In Features on Page D2 Here are two good hints from Chris G. of Lincoln, Calif.: “If the paper received in junk mail is not printed on both sides, I cut it into four pieces, …

• Annie’s Mailbox: Pretend nothing happened

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Annie: My sister, “Linda,” died two months ago, after years of struggling with cancer. We were very close, and I’m still grieving. Linda was married nearly 20 years, but …

• Horoscope

  In Features on Page D2 For 05-24-2007

• Achievements: Musicfest Northwest selects top performers

  In Features on Page D3 The 69th annual Musicfest Northwest came to a close on May 18. Below are the results for the final competitions. CA denotes Certificate of Award. Thursday Piano Division

• Marriages: Fletcher-Dansereau

  In Features on Page D3 Fletcher-Dansereau Spokane Valley

• Dr. Gott:: Reader takes way too many meds

  In Features on Page D3 Dear Dr. Gott: I suffer from restless-legs syndrome and have tried the soap-under-the-sheet treatment without experiencing relief. I am now using Excedrin during the day and 20 milligrams OxyContin at …

• Art collection will go to Colby College

  In Features on Page D5 WATERVILLE, Maine – Colby College will receive a private art collection valued at $100 million that includes works by such greats as Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keeffe. The …

• Arts calendar

  In Features on Page D5 Auditions Spokane Area Children’s Chorus – Auditions for new students age 7-18 are being held by appointment. Call (509) 624-7992, ext. 13.

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  Making family proud

  In Voices on Page N1 Peggy Green of north Spokane is proud of her grandson. Not only is Ryan Green a senior airman stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, but during his …

• Accuracy watch

  In Voices on Page N2 For 05-24-2007

• North Side Voices

  In Voices on Page N2 Q: Five people selected at random at the Rockwood Retirement Community at Hawthorne were asked: What does Memorial Day mean to you? Dorothy Haenle: “It means a lot of memories. …

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  Fun fitness

  In Voices on Page N3 A small group of recruits met recently at the Five Mile Grange for their third week of boot camp. The group consisted of women of all ages, shapes and sizes. …

• Woman’s death ruled homicide

  In Voices on Page N5 A felony arrest warrant has been issued for 35-year-old Sheridan G. Griner, who failed to show up for her May 7 Spokane County Superior Court arraignment in the death of …

• Mayor questions effectiveness of block grant funding

  In Voices on Page N5 The third in a series of three meetings to study the future of federal Community Development Block Grant funding will be held today at 5:30 p.m. at West Central Community …

• EWU planetarium season ends Friday

  In Voices on Page N5 When children see the night sky projected on the ceiling at the George Stahl Planetarium, it always raises questions – like if the rings of Saturn spin really fast or, …

• Neighborhood updates

  In Voices on Page N5 “ The Community Assembly Land Use Committee will meet today at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Fifth Floor Conference Room 5-A, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. “ The Minnehaha …

• Building Permits

  In Voices on Page N5 “City of Spokane building permits issued April 1-7. Listings include project address; project type; valuation, if $5,000 or more; and name of contractor. 6128 N. Buffalo; remodel new renovators property, …

• Stevens elementary students create documentary on bullying

  In Voices on Page N6 Stevens Elementary School students are taking a stand against bullies. With the help of a $6,000 federal Learn and Serve America grant, students at the school created a documentary called …

• Kids Calendar

  In Voices on Page N6 Today A T. Rex Named Sue - Tells the story of the largest, most complete, and best preserved T. Rex fossil yet discovered. The exhibition features a fully articulated, life-sized …

• At-risk students aid Habitat

  In Voices on Page N6 Kids attending the Structured Alternative Confinement School are giving back to the community and helping out a fellow student. The school, in the basement of the Spokane County Juvenile Justice …

• Senior meals

  In Voices on Page N6 For the week of May 28-June 1 Monday – Memorial Day. All sites will be closed today.

• Achievements

  In Voices on Page N7 EWU Presidental Scholarship winners Eastern Washington University announced the following students as the recipients of the Presidential scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year.

• Feature creature: Sherman

  In Voices on Page N8 Sherman is an energetic young dog with a full-throttle approach to life. He has been at SpokAnimal CARE since May 3, when he was picked up as a stray. Sherman …

• Holy Trinity welcomes new minister

  In Voices on Page N8 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1832 W. Dean Ave., will celebrate the installation of its new pastor, Rev. Paul Lebens-Englund, included, with a festival Eucharist and community barbecue and open house …

• IEL SUMMER classes

  In Voices on Page N8 A walking tour of downtown Spokane or Millwood and learning to dance properly for a summer wedding are just two of the wide variety of community education classes available this …

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  Area teens compete in South Africa

  In Voices on Page N8 Recently the 15-member Junior Disability USA Team traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, to compete in the World Junior Disability Championships. Remarkably, four of those team members are from the Spokane …

• STATE TRACK AND FIELD QUALIFIERS

  In Voices on Page N9 Gonzaga Prep – Jimmy Wilson 1,600 relay; Kameron Curtiss 1,600 relay; Johnny Jones 1,600 relay; Michael Alexander 1,600 relay; Theresa Hailey 1,600. Mead – Taylor Nepon 1,600; Dylan Hatcher 3,200; …

• North Side’s best head to state

  In Voices on Page N9 State track and softball beckons this weekend for North Side athletes as the 2006-07 high school season comes to a close. Shadle Park and Mead girls teams are both considered …

• Sometimes losing is all the winning you need

  In Voices on Page N9 For educators and coaches, life is full of teachable moments, and, not surprisingly, many of them spring from adversity. That’s a subject that Lakeside High School baseball coach Matt Sullivan …

• Spokane Little League Standings

  In Voices on Page N9 Spokane North Majors TEAMSWLTPTSArby’s Yankees110123Numerica CU Pirates93018Leo’s Photography A’s83117Spokane Athletic Cubs75014Under Construction Co. Cardinals57010KIX 96.1 FM Mariners4708Cougar Mechanical Red Sox1902Les Schwab Angels01100

• Hauser seeks council member

  In Voices on Page PF1 Hauser City Council is looking for a new member after Joe Tierney resigned this month. Interested residents should write to the City Council, Mayor Ed Peone said last week. The …

• PF voters OK bigger council

  In Idaho on Page PF1 POST FALLS – The Post Falls City Council will grow by two members this fall, despite a dismal voter turnout in Tuesday’s special election. Voters overwhelmingly agreed to expand the …

• Decades later, World War II memories still fresh

  In Voices on Page PF1 POST FALLS – Bob Dukart was 18 when, as he confesses, “I killed a man.” Actually, he killed seven when he aimed a 40mm anti-aircraft gun that downed a “Betty,” …

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  Commercial growth leads PF boom

  In Voices on Page PF1 POST FALLS – State Highway 41 used to be just a route to get from home to work. But these days, you can get a tan, a workout, a latte, …

• Rathdrum Prairie News: Here’s a chance to get kids hooked on fishing

  In Voices on Page PF2 It’s time for fishing fun in Rathdrum. Registration is open for Rathdrum’s fourth annual Youth Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Department and the Idaho Department of …

• school Lunch

  In Voices on Page PF2 For the week of May 28-June 1. Post Falls School District

• In brief: Fairgrounds rep to talk at luncheon

  In Voices on Page PF3 The Idaho State Fairgrounds and Event Center is on the agenda of next month’s Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Chris Holloway, of the fairgrounds, will be featured speaker at the …

• calendar

  In Voices on Page PF3 For 05-24-2007

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  Route 53 a tasty dose of nostalgia

  In Voices on Page PF4 RATHDRUM – Now that the Route 53 Diner has been around for a while, it’s a destination for local car and motorcycle hobbyists, a meeting place for many groups and …

• It’s going to be a bumpy summer

  In Voices on Page PF4 It’s nearing summertime, with its sizzling temperatures, baking car rides and ubiquitous street repairs and traffic delays. Area towns are setting up construction zones for street projects ranging from repaving …

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  Business Focus: Your sleep could depend on it

  In Voices on Page PF5 POST FALLS – Kent Daniels had a problem that plagued him for the better part of a year – a $2,800 purchase had come back to haunt him, though not …

• Meetings and clubs

  In Voices on Page PF5 Clubs and Support Groups ABATE American Bikers Aiming Toward Education – meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Pennie’s Family Diner, 2561 Seltice Way, Post Falls. …

• religion notebook

  In Voices on Page PF6 Boise Bible College Graduation at Post Falls Campus – today, 7 p.m. in the Upper Room of RLM2 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road. Reception follows. For information, contact …

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  Raising their voices in harmony

  In Voices on Page PF6 German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Life without music would be a mistake.” Seeming to share his sentiments, the Divas of RiversEdge, a recently formed 23-member women’s chorus, dedicate their …

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  District libraries get mass upgrade

  In Voices on Page PF6 RATHDRUM – Wearing a hard hat to the library might be a good idea this summer as six libraries in the Kootenai-Shoshone Area Library District undergo expansion, remodeling or other …

• East Coast pizza finds fans out West

  In Voices on Page PF8 POST FALLS – Before he opened the doors for the first time, Nate Banner, owner of Nate’s New York Pizza, found some former East Coasters waiting in his parking lot. …

• Boomers and Beyond: Time’s not up in the dating game

  In Voices on Page PF8 Hasn’t anybody written a “Senior Dating for Dummies” book yet? I wish someone had – it may offer this writer some simple and fresh insights on the fertile subject of …

• Feature creature: Roxy

  In Voices on Page PF8 Age: 2 years Sex: Female

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  Kids take math skills on road

  In Voices on Page PF9 Fourth- and fifth-graders from Mullan Trail Elementary School crossed the state line last week to take part in a math competition at a Saturday at Mt. Spokane High School. The …

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  RehabAuthority gets clients back in action

  In Voices on Page PF10 Brett Haney’s back troubles came on gradually. A few minor “tweaks” after lifting boxes during a move evolved into shooting pains that traveled down his thigh and into his foot. …

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  Business focus: Business relies on dogs doing theirs

  In Voices on Page PF10 A short walk through your neighborhood – or almost anybody else’s – will disclose that many of your friends and neighbors own pets, and most of them are dogs. This …

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  Cool kids: 12-year-old is an all-star kid

  In Voices on Page PF11 When 12-year-old Casey Rogstad boarded a plane for Washington, D.C., over spring break, he knew his trip to the People to People Leadership Conference was going to teach him a …

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  New faces behind the Merc

  In Voices on Page PF11 Scott and Jeanne Bjergo, new owners/operators of Bayview Mercantile, assumed control Monday and plan to expand selections. Longtime operator Carole Coleman recently sold the business. The Bjergos were married in …

• In brief: Hoopfest seeking volunteers

  In Voices on Page S1 Hoopfest, the world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is looking for 3,000 volunteers for the 18th annual tournament June 30-July 1. The biggest need is for court monitors. Court monitors oversee …

• Voters OK fire levies

  In Voices on Page S1 Voters approved the lifting of levy lids in two Spokane County fire districts last week. Fire Protection District 8’s proposal was OK’d by 66 percent of the voters.

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  WWII vets remember

  In Voices on Page S1 On the second Saturday of every month, a group gathers in a small room just off the cafeteria at the Shriners Hospital in Spokane. Hawaiian print shirts and sharply creased …

• Work advances on Fish Lake Trail

  In Voices on Page S1 Nine years ago, the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department spent $300,000 in transportation grant money to pave four miles of former railroad bed near Scribner Road in southwest Spokane County. …

• The Front Porch: Appeal of printed page lives on despite wired world

  In Voices on Page S2 I read a recent Dan Webster story in The Spokesman-Review (Writing on the Wall, April 13) with dismay. Apparently movies, music, candy and novelty items are taking up more space …

• Vocal Point : Caution persists years after

  In Voices on Page S2 Alvena E. Eales of Seattle, looking for some sunny days, found them in Spokane. She also found a shocking experience. On May 16, Eales, 81, was mugged while strolling with …

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  Plymouth Congregational will remodel building

  In Voices on Page S3 Plymouth Congregational Church is getting a makeover. Until 40 years ago, the building at 1502 W. Eighth Ave. housed a Jewish synagogue, Temple Emanu-El, until it merged with Keneseth Israel …

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  Dick’s Hamburger’s founder called ‘Honest Abe’

  In Voices on Page S3 Benjamin Franklin is known as a wise man. But his adage about getting up and going to bed early making a person healthy, wealthy and wise left a few things …

• ‘Once on This Island’ scheduled at LC

  In Voices on Page S6 The Lewis and Clark High School Musical Theatre will present “Once on This Island,” May 31 through June 2 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The production will explore …

• CYT plans ‘Aladdin’ at Bing

  In Voices on Page S8 The Christian Youth Theater will present “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” Friday through Sunday and June 1 and 2 at the Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. Local kids will perform at …

• Penny drive raises $66,000 for school

  In Voices on Page S10 The annual Kids for Kids penny drive for Spokane Guilds’ School collected $66,000, about $5,000 more than last year, to help disabled children. More than 700 volunteers helped with the …

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  Japanese Maple stolen from mansion

  In Voices on Page S10 One of two valuable Japanese maples was stolen last weekend from in front of the Patsy Clark’s Mansion in Browne’s Addition. Steven Jones, a partner in a law firm housed …

• Experienced leader heads SCOPE

  In Voices on Page S10 Rick Scott was breathless. He’d started his day earlier this month talking about crime prevention with concerned citizens in Cheney, checked in with the regional Neighborhood Watch coordinator in Spokane …

• Achievements: WSU honors students from Spokane area

  In Voices on Page S12 The following students have been awarded University Achievement Awards by Washington State University for the 2007-2008 academic year: Alex Dach of Medical Lake received a $6,000 award. The son of …

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  Artist portrays city landmarks

  In Voices on Page S12 “Life is what you make of it,” says Keith McDaniel, 80. Surrounded by his brightly colored and richly detailed artwork, McDaniel proves that reinvention has no limits.

• Group raising money for aid center in Kenya

  In Voices on Page S12 Karen Morrison is working to make a difference in Kenya. She is the founder of Odyssey World International Education Services, a nonprofit group dedicated to raising funds to build a …

• Volunteers needed for ArtFest

  In Voices on Page S13 The 22nd annual ArtFest will be June 1-3 at Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. The festival, presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Spokane Art …

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  Business focus: Alex Baker shines at work

  In Voices on Page S13 Most people probably know what a bootblack is or what one does. But there aren’t many around these days who can be seen in action, at least not in Spokane …

• on the move: 310 E. 19th

  In City on Page S13 This 1906 1 1/2-story home is in the Manito Park area. It has 1,019 square fee on the main floor and gas heat. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms …

• Loss of rain forests affects weather

  In Voices on Page S13 Since the late 1990s, literally thousands of square miles of once pristine Brazilian rain forests have been slashed in order to produce more soybeans, beef and timber for export to …

• Area’s athletes wrap up their seasons

  In Voices on Page S14 Athletes from the South Side have scattered to the four winds to complete their high school seasons. Golfers completed their state tournaments Wednesday in Bellevue. Tennis players will be in …

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  Soccer standout backs up words

  In Voices on Page S14 You often hear players say they would be willing to play anywhere on the field to help their team win. Cheney High School soccer player Adam Zakrzewski doesn’t just say …

• Lottery winners

  In Voices on Page S15 Here are area lottery winners for the week of May 14: $2,000 – Ruth Gregory, Spokane.

• In brief: City rezones area near Huckleberry’s

  In Voices on Page S15 Apartments no longer will be approved in a four-block area near Huckleberry’s on the South Hill. The Spokane City Council on Monday rezoned most of the land from Seventh to …

• Hundreds of locally made quilts will go to those in need

  In Voices on Page S15 They came from across the Inland Northwest in cars, pickups and even U-Haul trucks, all delivering precious cargo. Their destination, a loading dock at the rail yard near Trent and …

• In brief: Treated water use topic of meeting

  In Voices on Page V1 As part of plans to build a sewage treatment plant, Spokane County is looking into new ways to use the treated water that will come out of the facility. Spokane …

• No bus on last day for some CV kindergartners

  In Voices on Page V1 No bus service will be provided for morning and afternoon kindergarten students in the Central Valley School District on the last day of school this year. The school board voted …

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  Speed concerns in Freeman

  In Voices on Page V1 Sitting at the intersection of state Highway 27 and Jackson Road in the south Spokane County community of Freeman is a roadblock of sorts. There, opposing forces have built arguments …

• Letters

  In Voices on Page V2 More fans of the Prestas My wife, Tudy, and I greatly enjoyed the “Good Neighbor” story about Pete and Cathy Presta in the May 17 Your Voice.

• Levy lid lifts mean taxpayers will pay more

  In Voices on Page V3 Voters approved the lifting of levy lids in two Spokane County fire districts last week. Fire Protection District 8’s proposal was OK’d by 66 percent of the voters. Fire Protection …

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  Stream cleanups planned

  In Voices on Page V4 Plans to increase stream flows and reduce pollution in Latah Creek and the Little Spokane River are being devised by the state Department of Ecology in conjunction with the Spokane …

• Feature creature: Annie

  In Voices on Page V4 Her owner of five weeks recently surrendered Annie. The reason given was “not working out” and “aggressive with other dogs,” but what we noticed is that she is very high …

• Love stories : Across continents, love grows, endures

  In Voices on Page V5 The power of love, as the song goes, is a curious thing. For Regina and Weldon Merritt the power of love and destiny are symbiotic. The two met in 1965 …

• East Valley High School honor roll

  In Voices on Page V5 The following students have been named to the first-semester honor roll at East Valley High School. Seniors

• Council looks for ways to curb panhandling

  In Voices on Page V5 The Spokane Valley City Council is looking to crack down on panhandlers, or at least discourage people from giving them money. At Tuesday’s council meeting, the city’s legal team presented …

• Lifetime missionary

  In Voices on Page V6 Helen Marie Schmidt grew up hearing stories about life in foreign lands. Missionaries frequently visited her parents’ Veradale home. A seed was planted as she listened to their tales of …

• Detectives seek information on assault outside bar

  In Voices on Page V6 Spokane County Sheriff’s Office major crimes detectives are looking for anyone who might have witnessed a vicious assault that bloodied one man and left a second unconscious in the parking …

• Millwood to take steps to preserve historic character

  In Voices on Page V6 Public opinion in Millwood holds preserving the town’s historical character as a priority. Since 2001 downtown Millwood has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but the town …

• Auction proceeds will help Liberty Lake Elementary technology fund

  In Voices on Page V8 Thanks in part to a pair of bidders who matched each other dollar for dollar for the honor to be principal for a day, last Friday’s Liberty Lake Elementary Auction …

• Somebody needs you

  In Voices on Page V8 The goal of “Somebody Needs You” is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in …

• City building permits

  In Voices on Page V10 City of Spokane building permits issued between April 29-May 5. Listings include project address; project type; valuation, if $5,000 or more; and name of contractor. For more information, visit http://www.buildingspokane.org/Archives.html. …

• Achievements: EWU students earn presidential scholarships

  In Voices on Page V10 Several students have been named winners of Presidential scholarships at Eastern Washington University for the 2007-2008 academic year. Kristen Zangar of Spokane was awarded $2,000. The daughter of Mike and …

• Centennial Middle School honor roll

  In Voices on Page V10 The following students have been named to the third quarter honor roll at Centennial Middle School. Sixth grade

• Drumheller Springs park once site of Indian School

  In Voices on Page V10 The wooden marker is pretty easy to miss as you drive down Ash Street approaching Fairview Avenue on Spokane’s North Side. Set back off the road, the marker pays homage …

• Liberty lake police blotter

  In Voices on Page V10 The Liberty Lake police reports for the week ending May 20 included the following: The first citation of spring for driving with studded snow tires out of season was issued …

• Youth

  In Voices on Page V12 For 05-24-2007

• Sorenson’s got her number

  In Voices on Page V12 Katie Sorenson has a love/hate relationship with the number 84. The Central Valley High School senior was in Burlington early this week to compete in her second consecutive girls state …

• State 4A/3A track meet this weekend in Pasco

  In Voices on Page V12 Central Valley boys are among the 4A state team trophy contenders when track and field takes center stage this week, the final weekend of high school sports competition during the …

• on the move: 310 S. Flora

  In City on Page V13 Size: 924 square feet. Bedrooms: 2. Baths: 1 ½. Features: Rancher on a quarter of an acre lot in Greenacres; full basement; 308 square foot attached garage. Year built: 1978. …