Stories for January 10, 2008

• Insurance chief wants to regulate

  In City on Page A1 Washington’s insurance commissioner will again ask state lawmakers to restore his authority to oversee insurance companies to rein in rates for people who buy health insurance on their own rather …

• China banning free plastic shopping bags

  In Nation/World on Page A1 BEIJING – Declaring war on the “white pollution” choking its cities, farms and waterways, China is banning free plastic shopping bags and calling for a return to the cloth bags …

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  Blanket of white

  In City on Page A1 The 16-hour snowstorm that ended at midday Wednesday was the single-largest snowfall to cover the region in more than four years. It broke the daily snowfall record for Jan. 8 …

• We’ve become flakes in face of winter

  In City on Page A1 Like everybody else around here, I discussed the weather Wednesday. We all had our little stories.

• Lottery numbers

  In City on Page A2 Wednesday’s Washington Daily Game: 1-1-7. Wednesday’s Washington Lotto: 16-23-24-28-32-34.

• Men try to cash check for corpse

  In Nation/World on Page A2 NEW YORK – It’s not every day that two men are accused of trying to cash their dead friend’s Social Security check, with the dead friend sitting in a chair …

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  Fluorescent sow passes green gene to offspring

  In Nation/World on Page A2 BEIJING – A cloned pig whose genes were altered to make it glow fluorescent green has passed on the trait to its young, a development that could lead to the …

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  Bush says Iran risks ‘serious consequences’

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a top Iranian general and three exiled Iraqis based in Iran and Syria for fomenting violence in Iraq, as President …

• Bush Middle East visit meant to ‘nudge’ peace talks

  In Nation/World on Page A3 JERUSALEM – President Bush said Wednesday he was trying to “nudge” Israelis and Palestinians to negotiate the outlines of an independent Palestinian state, acknowledging that it has taken the pressure …

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  Afghanistan could get troop boost

  In Nation/World on Page A3 Faced with rising violence, U.S. military officials have proposed sending additional troops to Afghanistan this spring in an effort to counter the growing power of Taliban militants. Pentagon officials want …

• Six U.S. soldiers killed in offensive

  In Nation/World on Page A3 FORWARD OPERATING BASE NORMANDY, Iraq – A house booby-trapped with explosives killed six American soldiers on Wednesday during an offensive against Sunni insurgents in Diyala province, making it the deadliest …

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  Romney pulling ads from S.C., Fla.

  In Nation/World on Page A4 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has decided to pull his advertising from South Carolina and Florida in a sign of trouble for a campaign that needs a win. “We feel …

• N.H. predictions are ‘cautionary tale’

  In Nation/World on Page A4 A day after Hillary Rodham Clinton’s surprise victory in the New Hampshire primary, the country’s leading political pollsters found themselves trying to explain how and why they got it so …

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  Mexico’s drug war heats up

  In Nation/World on Page A4 MEXICO CITY – Thousands of soldiers and federal police have mounted a new operation along the Mexico-Texas border designed to break up cells of the Zetas paramilitary drug gang, with …

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  Richardson quits Democratic race

  In Nation/World on Page A4 MERRIMACK, N.H. – New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his campaign for the presidency Wednesday after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive credentials could not compete with his rivals’ …

• Mutations boost autism risk, study says

  In Nation/World on Page A5 Scientists have discovered a pair of genetic mutations that markedly boost a child’s risk of autism, according to research out today. The mutations – missing or duplicated snippets of DNA …

• Cold medicines used as intoxicant

  In Nation/World on Page A5 About 3.1 million people between the ages of 12-25 have used cough and cold medicine to get high, the government reported Wednesday. The number of young people who abused over-the-counter …

• Study backs grass ethanol

  In Business on Page A8 OMAHA, Neb. – New research shows that prairie grasses grown using only moderate amounts of fertilizer on marginal land can produce significant amounts of ethanol. The five-year study of switch …

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  Boeing must prove 787 can’t be hacked

  In Business on Page A8 SEATTLE – Before Boeing Co.’s new 787 jetliner gets the green light to fly passengers, the jet maker will have to prove the plane’s computer network can’t be hacked. Boeing …

• Chocolate comes to China

  In Business on Page A8 SUZHOU, China – In a cavernous white building filled with huge bubbling vats, clattering conveyor belts and the luscious aroma of melted chocolate, a Swiss tradition is being transplanted, cocoa …

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  Consumer electronics adding a personal touch

  In Business on Page A8 LAS VEGAS – Nintendo Corp.’s Wii game console is a breakout hit in large part because users control the play by waving around a motion-sensing wireless controller. Many new gadgets …

• Business in brief: Belo, Yahoo sign news video deal

  In Business on Page A8 Belo Corp. says 13 of its television stations, including KREM in Spokane, will be the exclusive providers of local news video in their markets to Web site operator Yahoo Inc. …

• Blockbuster predicts rental boost

  In Business on Page A9 DALLAS – The chief executive of Blockbuster Inc. said Wednesday DVD rentals should get a boost early this year from high gasoline prices and the Hollywood writers’ strike, which will …

• Continental employees reject union

  In Business on Page A9 Baggage handlers and cargo agents at Continental Airlines Inc. have voted to reject a union’s bid to organize them, the airline said Wednesday. The Transport Workers Union was seeking to …

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  Pitching battle

  In Business on Page A9 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Federal Trade Commission is urging the Motion Picture Association of America to reconsider guidelines that allow some PG-13 movies to be marketed to young children, following …

• Bargain hunters help session close up

  In Business on Page A9 NEW YORK – Wall Street finished a back-and-forth session sharply higher Wednesday as investors sought bargains while also contending with concerns about the strength of the economy and upcoming corporate …

• Fuel-tax deals go to Idaho Legislature

  In Idaho on Page B1 BOISE – Idaho Gov. Butch Otter will bring four fuel-tax agreements he negotiated with Idaho Indian tribes to lawmakers for their approval, even though there’s some legal question as to …

• Wake up and read the news to come in 2008

  In City on Page B1 You know why the newspaper industry is shriveling like roadkill, my friends? It’s because everybody beats us.

• Accuracy watch

  In Business on Page B1 For 01-10-2008

• Idaho education gets poor grades

  In City on Page B1 Idaho is tied for last place in the nation for its education quality, according to a study published Wednesday by Education Week. The ranking showed Idaho, with a grade of …

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  Gardner seeks assisted suicide law

  In City on Page B1 OLYMPIA – Former Gov. Booth Gardner returned to the Statehouse on Wednesday, again facing a bank of news cameras for what he called his “last campaign” – a battle to …

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  Bison ranchers in short supply

  In City on Page B2 BOZEMAN – At the dawn of the 21st century, bison ranchers were in a desperate search for customers. Things were so dire that many went broke and others bailed out …

• Forecast dire for kids seeking snow day

  In City on Page B2 Spokane kids just can’t catch a break. Even the biggest winter storm in four years – a storm that closed many schools in North Idaho and some in Eastern Washington …

• Carpool violator’s dummy falls down on the job

  In City on Page B2 KENT, Wash. – The solo driver attempting to use the carpool lane had worked hard to fashion a realistic “dummy” passenger but failed to secure his mannequin with a seat …

• One killed, six hurt, including sergeant

  In City on Page B2 A two-vehicle collision Tuesday evening north of Nine Mile Falls killed one man and injured six others, including a Spokane Police Department sergeant on his way home from work. The …

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  Capitol makeover scaled back

  In City on Page B2 BOISE – Renovation work on Idaho’s century-old Capitol is running millions of dollars over budget, forcing officials to scale back embellishments to save cash. Originally, construction on the Capitol restoration …

• Police identify homicide victim

  In City on Page B3 Jennifer M. Bergeron, 21, was the woman found slain in a Spokane apartment Monday, police said Wednesday. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office listed Bergeron’s cause of death as strangulation, …

• 6.4 earthquake strikes off Oregon coast

  In City on Page B3 A magnitude-6.4 earthquake was recorded 150 miles off the Oregon coast Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake struck at 5:37 p.m., the U.S. …

• Child killer’s sentence upheld

  In City on Page B3 An appeals court has upheld the murder sentence of a man who beat his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter to death in December 2004 in the West Central neighborhood after the couple …

• Hayden man cuts off his own hand

  In City on Page B3 A Hayden man cut off his hand with a circular saw Saturday and put it in the microwave, allegedly to rid his body of the mark of the beast and …

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  Gregoire names new prison chief

  In City on Page B3 LACEY, Wash. – Gov. Chris Gregoire appointed veteran prison official Eldon Vail on Wednesday to run the often-embattled Washington Department of Corrections and defended her administration’s record on public safety. …

• Real change takes real experience

  In Opinion on Page B4 NORMAN, Okla. – If you were looking for a coming-out party for Michael Bloomberg’s independent presidential bid, the gathering of frustrated moderates Monday at the University of Oklahoma wasn’t it. …

• Preaching to the choir

  In Opinion on Page B4 I have one question: Is it just me thinking this or are we unable to speak or write without literally padding every sentence, as it were, with useless cliches, antiquated …

• Unfair burden

  In Opinion on Page B4 Unlike the residents of most states, Idahoans aren’t done paying when the cash register totes up grocery items. No, they have to fork over 6 percent more in sales taxes. …

• Election drama just starting

  In Opinion on Page B4 MANCHESTER, N.H. – The lesson of New Hampshire can be summarized in two simple words: Character counts. John McCain and Hillary Clinton left the Granite State on Wednesday with hard-earned …

• Complicated ‘68 saw much to love, hate

  In Opinion on Page B5 This year will be chock full of 1968 commemorations. Deservedly so, because that was a pivotal year in which the convulsions of a decade converged and the country slouched over …

• Idaho Records

  In City on Page B6 For 01-10-2008

• As Idaho grows, so do state’s liquor sales

  In City on Page B6 BOISE – New Idaho residents who are bringing with them a taste for better liquor are behind a 90 percent increase in state income from liquor sales over the last …

• Washington Records

  In City on Page B6 Spokane County Marriage licenses

• People should learn about wolves before howling

  In Sports on Page C1 The human love-hate relationship with predators will bring out the best and worst of us in the next few months. Idaho and Washington are working on management plans for gray …

• Fast Break

  In Sports on Page C1 For 01-10-2008

• Baldwin’s staff forms

  In Sports on Page C1 There are still some contract details to work out, but new Eastern Washington University head football coach Beau Baldwin is within a hire or two of assembling his staff of …

• Four years ago brought forth a score

  In Sports on Page C1 Not to presume heartbreak, but if the basketball weekend doesn’t quite achieve nirvana for the Washington State Cougars, coach Tony Bennett might want to recall yet again the counsel of …

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  New addition McCrae leads Chiefs past Blazers

  In Sports on Page C1 Welcome to Spokane, Justin McCrae. Your timing couldn’t have been better. After being traded to the Spokane Chiefs from the Saskatoon Blades on Monday, McCrae scored twice in his first …

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  Seahawks can again bank on Branch

  In Sports on Page C1 KIRKLAND, Wash. – When Seattle Seahawks receiver Deion Branch found out that he wasn’t going to be cleared to play in last Saturday’s playoff opener because of a calf injury, …

• Golf Channel suspends anchor Tilghman

  In Sports on Page C2 Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should “lynch him in a back …

• Tennessee slips past Ole Miss

  In Sports on Page C2 Tyler Smith hit a layup with 4.2 seconds to play and No. 8 Tennessee handed No. 16 Mississippi its first loss of the season, 85-83 on Wednesday night in Knoxville, …

• Three Hawks earn All-Pro honors

  In Sports on Page C2 Three Seattle Seahawks were named to the Associated Press All-Pro team, matching the second-highest total in franchise history. The team, which was announced Wednesday, included Seahawks tackle Walter Jones, defensive …

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  Nets deal Sonics fifth straight loss

  In Sports on Page C2 Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and the New Jersey Nets cruised to a 99-88 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday in East Rutherford, N.J., in a blowout that probably …

• On the Air

  In Sports on Page C2 For 01-10-2008

• Stars score late, defeat Blackhawks

  In Sports on Page C2 Stu Barnes scored a go-ahead, short-handed goal with 6:04 left in the third period, and the Dallas Stars defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Wednesday night in Chicago. Barnes’ shot …

• Around the Pac-10

  In Sports on Page C3 Four Pac-10 teams are in the NCAA top 10 in scoring defense, led by WSU (49.8 points per game). UCLA is sixth (54.9), Arizona State eighth (56.5) and Stanford 10th …

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  Undefeated Washington State faces weekend against rising stars

  In Sports on Page C3 PULLMAN – They are the freshest cover boys in Tinseltown. An innocent O.J. The most recent Love. Newly crowned stars in a star-driven town. O.J. Mayo, the out-of-the-blue recruit from …

• ASU nips Arizona

  In Sports on Page C3 TEMPE, Ariz. – James Harden scored 26 points as Arizona State (13-2, 3-0 Pac-10) posted a 64-59 overtime win over Arizona (10-5, 1-2) on Wednesday, the Sun Devils’ second win …

• Around the WCC

  In Sports on Page C3 Diamon Simpson of Saint Mary’s committed to Fresno State as a prep senior, but changed his mind when former FSU coach Ray Lopes was tagged with recruiting violations. Simpson had …

• Around the WAC

  In Sports on Page C3 For the second straight week, Boise State senior center Matt Nelson was named the conference player of the week. Nelson, a transfer from Eastern Washington by way of Issaquah, Wash., …

• Week ahead

  In Sports on Page C3 WSU Cougars Today: at USC, 8 p.m. (FSN)

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  Serb serves up notions about States

  In Sports on Page C3 Since arriving in the United States from his hometown of Subotica, Serbia, during fall 2005, Eastern Washington’s Milan Stanojevic has played for three college basketball teams. The 6-foot-2 junior guard, …

• Around the Big Sky

  In Sports on Page C3 Saturday’s game between Eastern Washington and Weber State in Ogden, Utah, will mark a homecoming of sorts for first-year Eagles coach Kirk Earlywine, who spent seven seasons as a Weber …

• Scoreboard

  In Sports on Page C4 Basketball NBA

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C4 For 01-10-2008

• Basketball teams get into spirit of season

  In Sports on Page C6 The calendar has flipped to January and that can only mean one thing – it’s time for those ever-lovable spirit basketball doubleheaders. Of course, there’s more to January than spirit …

• Area wrestlers held their own against Japan

  In Sports on Page C6 Wrestlers are a passionate lot and with good reason. The sport is big (and successful) here. So when Monday’s Spokane All-Stars vs. Team Japan international freestyle exhibition at Mead wasn’t …

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  Vikings point guard Johnson fought two injuries

  In Sports on Page C6 Coming back from one anterior cruciate ligament injury is one thing. Coming back from two on the same knee in a span of six months is something altogether different. That’s …

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  Ramey finds range for NWC

  In Sports on Page C6 Chase Ramey was voted MVP of last year’s State 2B basketball tournament as a sophomore after Northwest Christian won its second straight championship. It wasn’t a decision that was universally …

• Sasquatch women hold off Knights

  In Sports on Page C7 Ren Mallory and reserve Kelsey Stillar each scored 11 points and Ashlee Michelson grabbed 11 rebounds to propel the Community Colleges of Spokane Sasquatch to a 53-50 victory over the …

• Ferris hands East Valley upset in GSL dual

  In Sports on Page C7 Following a couple of near-miss losses during a breakthrough wrestling season at Ferris, the Saxons pulled off a major Greater Spokane League triumph. Three wrestlers came from behind in the …

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  ‘Rabbit’ punch

  In Features on Page D1 The journey of “Rabbit Hole” to Spokane was surprisingly swift: from Broadway in 2006, to the Pulitzer Prize in 2007, to the Actor’s Repertory Theatre beginning this weekend. ARt pounced …

• ‘Snow event’ calls for team coverage

  In Features on Page D1 We all know there’s a popular tendency to inflate the drama and importance of ordinary occurrences. But one expression we could live without is “snow event.”

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  Is Dr. Phil too full of himself?

  In Features on Page D2 Britney Spears’ family says “Dr. Phil” McGraw crossed the line by not keeping his mouth shut after visiting her in the hospital. Lou Taylor, a business manager for Spears’ mother, …

• Stepdad offers indecent proposal

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Annie: My mother passed away a few months ago, so I began inviting my lonely stepfather for dinner and told him to drop by and visit any time. He …

• Horoscope

  In Features on Page D2 For 01-10-2008

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  Wedding: Eitzen-Kazemba

  In Features on Page D3 Eitzen-Kazemba Spokane

• Wedding: Mitchell-Priest

  In Features on Page D3 Mitchell-Priest Kirkland, Wash.

• Wedding: Hinz-Glore

  In Features on Page D3 Hinz-Glore Bellingham

• Reunions

  In Features on Page D3 New listings USS Cambria (APA-36) – April 3-6 in Philadelphia. Contact David Stoll, 820 Carnation Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895; (419) 738-3786; e-mail destoll@bright.net; or visit www.mlrsinc.com/cambria.

• Idaho Support Groups

  In Features on Page D3 Brain Injury Association of Idaho – seeking persons with brain injuries, relatives, professionals and interested community members to join; write to BIA-Idaho, P.O. Box 414, Boise, ID 83701-0414; (888) 374-3447. …

• Wedding: Agee-Poirier

  In Features on Page D3 Agee-Poirier Spokane Valley

• Wedding; Beeler-Swanson

  In Features on Page D3 Beeler-Swanson Spokane

• Wedding: Bruketta-Lyon

  In Features on Page D3 Bruketta-Lyon Seattle

• Spokane Support Groups

  In Features on Page D3 New listings Spondylitis Support Group – Meets the fourth Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave.; contact Joan, (509) 624-8214.

• CBS picks up Showtime’s ‘Dexter’

  In Features on Page D4 As the writers’ strike drags on, CBS has announced it will air the first full season of “Dexter,” Showtime’s drama about a forensics expert who doubles as a serial killer. …

• New entanglements on ‘Grey’s’

  In Features on Page D4 Tonight’s must-see “Grey’s Anatomy,” 9 p.m., ABC.

• Cholesterol responds to natural statin

  In Features on Page D5 Dear Dr. Gott: My husband and I had really high cholesterol levels. Our doctor told us to take red yeast rice, 600 milligrams, twice a day with food. It is …

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  Ex-Monty Python star Terry Jones blends machines, opera in new show

  In Features on Page D5 Terry Jones giggles as he describes his latest project: vacuum cleaners, dryers and parking meters singing opera on stage. The Monty Python alumnus and an all-Portuguese cast are rehearsing for …

• Arts Calendar

  In Features on Page D5 Auditions “The Friendly Enemy” – Spokane Community College, today and Friday, 1:30-4 p.m. at the SCC Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Needed: adult men and women, two children ages …

• Dog, cat licenses now cost more

  In Voices on Page N1 Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service has increased new licensing fees in 2008 for dogs and cats in unincorporated Spokane County, and Spokane Valley. The annual license tag for spayed …

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  Speech therapy clinic is growing

  In Voices on Page N1 Many parents of young children complain about their kids’ constant questions or demands. The repeated refrain of “Why do I have to go to bed?” “I want another cookie!” or …

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  Deer Park celebrates Winterfest

  In Voices on Page N1 DEER PARK – It’s the time of year when Christine Cook jokes about doing a snow dance to guarantee a wintery weekend. That’s because the 24th annual Winterfest in Deer …

• Homes, properties can be had for back taxes, fees

  In Voices on Page N6 Spokane County officials may sell as many as 26 homes and other properties in a tax foreclosure auction Friday. Owners have until 5 p.m. today to pay back taxes, penalties …

• Boys and Girls show artwork

  In Voices on Page N8 The Boys and Girl Clubs of Spokane County will present its annual fine arts exhibit Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of its main branch, 544 E. …

• Hebrew Scriptures professor will give talk

  In Voices on Page N8 Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St., will present Linda Schearing, professor of Hebrew Scriptures at Gonzaga University. Schearing will discuss “Common Ground: Genesis 2-3 and our Ecoshpere” Monday …

• Area’s terrain helps create varying climates

  In Voices on Page N8 We’re closing in on the middle of January as another series of Pacific storms continues to bring more snow to our region. As of this early week writing, the Spokane …

• Neighborhood Updates

  In Voices on Page N8 •The North Hill Neighborhood Council will meet today at 7 p.m. at Willard Elementary School, 500 W. Longfellow Ave. •The Whitman Neighborhood Council will meet today at 7 p.m. at …

• Art sholarships available

  In Voices on Page N8 The Spokane Art School is offering 14 scholarships for low-income teens for its Printmaking on Glass class held Feb. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Clay Connection, 714 …

• Spokane Soccer Center to expand

  In Voices on Page N9 A Spokane Valley business got permission Friday to expand an indoor soccer center for people who can’t get enough of the sport. Spokane Soccer Center, 7320 E. Nora Ave., plans …

• Mead seniors find ways for all to contribute

  In Voices on Page N9 One won’t always find Mead High School’s seniors among the scoring leaders on the youthful Panther girls basketball squad, but they have plenty of checkmarks in the column marked “leadership.” …

• Illegal slot machines get a crushing

  In Voices on Page PF1 POST FALLS – Seven gambling machines are set this morning to make sounds they never did in all their years of play. Post Falls police plan to crunch and crush …

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  It’s Snow Day at Twinlow Camp

  In Voices on Page PF1 Don’t miss your chance to play in the snow at Twinlow Camp this Saturday. The Community United Methodist Church of Coeur d’Alene is hosting a Snow Day at the lakeside …

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  Rathdrum city clerk retiring

  In Voices on Page PF1 RATHDRUM – When Judy Hollenbeck first went to work for the city of Rathdrum as city clerk, the town’s population was about 2,000, City Hall shared space with the police …

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  Part of a partnership: Moon Dollars Coffee helps East African farmers

  In Voices on Page PF1 POST FALLS – With every cup of coffee Rick Demmig sells at the new Moon Dollars Coffee House in Post Falls, customers help bring about change in an East African …

• Police class motto causes concern

  In Voices on Page PF2 Last week, the Associated Press, Fox News and other news agencies picked up a story out of Boise. The story quickly infiltrated the Internet through Web sites and blogs, giving …

• Huckleberries: Best Christmas gift wasn’t under tree

  In Voices on Page PF2 My holiday vacation began with a bang Dec. 19, an hour after I punched the time clock for the last time in 2007. My wife called from the Spokane Valley …

• Letters

  In Voices on Page PF2 Spokane Humane Society is right name I much enjoyed your article in today’s (Jan. 3) paper. As a former member of the board of directors and board president of the …

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  Your Voices

  In Voices on Page PF2 Q: Five people chosen at random were asked: Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? And if so, what’s the best way to reach your goal?

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  Early Spirit Lake had its share of characters

  In Voices on Page PF3 Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of articles exploring the history of Spirit Lake and its environs as the community nears its centennial in August. Spirit Lake …

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  Cool Kids: 8-year-old an inspiration to those around her

  In Voices on Page PF4 Taylor Hammond may be only 8, but she is already determined to make a difference in the world. And she is starting in her own community. In the spirit of …

• Community gives generously after burglary

  In Voices on Page PF4 For ABC Food Bank Director Charlotte Hooper, the outpouring of community support in the face of tragedy was like the Christmas miracle of a Hollywood movie. “I felt like George …

• PF council approves board, commission members

  In Voices on Page PF4 POST FALLS – The Post Falls City Council unanimously approved the appointments of 13 new and returning board and commission members Monday in a special meeting. Most were appointed to …

• ‘Dirty Job’ easy job compared to being hairdresser

  In Voices on Page PF4 There’s a show on television called “Dirty Jobs” with Mike Rowe. People send in videos of their nasty, dirty, stinking jobs and if they’re bad enough, poor Rowe goes out …

• Meetings

  In Voices on Page PF6 Hauser Lake Hauser Lake Watershed Coalition: meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hauser City Hall; new members welcome.

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  Dan McCann’s mixed-media boxes come from mind and heart

  In Voices on Page PF6 The creations are curious, thoughtful, and from the mind of artist Dan McCann. “I try to stay consistent, offering spaces from my mind,” he said.

• Heat, phone bill assistance available

  In Voices on Page PF6 ATHOL – People interested in signing up for assistance in paying heating and telephone bills can make an appointment to meet with a Community Action Partnership representative by calling Athol …

• Calendar

  In Voices on Page PF6 For 01-10-2008

• Meet your Neighbor

  In Voices on Page PF6 Name: Heather Dahlman Age: 35

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  Cole Amende’s goal is state championship for wrestling

  In Voices on Page PF7 Post Falls High wrestling coach Dennis Amende knows there’s a fine line between being dad and being coach. Trying to strike a balance and be both, simultaneously, to his wrestling …

• Meeting about restoration of Fish Creek scheduled

  In Voices on Page PF7 Work on a proposed water quality restoration plan for the Fish Creek tributary of Twin Lakes that aims to further reduce pollution and sedimentation will be discussed at a meeting …

• Planning/Zoning schedules hearing

  In Voices on Page PF7 The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 6 p.m. in City Hall on the proposed capital plan and development impact fee revisions and …

• Religion notebook

  In Voices on Page PF7 Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center Family Snow Day – Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the camp, 22787 N. Twinlow Road in Rathdrum. Includes outdoor activities, indoor crafts for kids and …

• Building Permits

  In Voices on Page PF7 Kootenai County Tony Luzzo, Post Falls, residence, valued at $158,152.

• City assigns Hatch Road study

  In Voices on Page S1 The city of Spokane is moving ahead with a study on possible widening of Hatch Road between 57th Avenue and U.S. Highway 195, a project that could reduce the need …

• Pet licenses now cost more

  In Voices on Page S1 Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service has increased licensing fees for dogs and cats in unincorporated Spokane County and Spokane Valley. The annual license tag for spayed or neutered cats …

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  Party lets refugees celebrate homeland

  In Voices on Page S2 It takes 150 people eight hours of eating and dancing to bring Africa to Spokane. At least that’s what a New Year’s Eve party at the New Community Church showed. …

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  Fabric art on display

  In Voices on Page S3 Midway through life, Sally Chang found a new love. She enrolled in a fabric arts class at the University of Idaho in the 1990s and couldn’t resist pursuing what she …

• Homeless residents to be counted

  In Voices on Page S4 The Spokane Homeless Coalition is seeking several dozen volunteers to help in a state-mandated count of the homeless population during the week of Jan. 20. Amy Jones, count coordinator, said …

• Proposal would speed up tax assessment appeals process

  In Voices on Page S6 Spokane County Assessor Ralph Baker thinks taxpayers should get a speedy resolution instead of a refund when he makes a mistake. County officials planned a meeting today to discuss Baker’s …

• Scholarships offered for art class

  In Voices on Page S6 The Spokane Art School is offering 14 scholarships for low-income teens for its Printmaking on Glass class Feb. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Clay Connection, 714 E. …

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  Past, future represented in rock structures

  In Voices on Page S8 “What’s with the dinosaur eggs, anyway?” That’s what one student said in 1998 when an outdoor art work was installed on the lawn at the Riverpoint Higher Education Park. The …

• senior meals

  In Voices on Page S8 For the week of Jan. 14-18 Monday – Fish patty with tartar, au gratin potatoes, vegetables, tapioca pudding with Mandarin oranges.

• Baker helps LC team get strong start

  In Voices on Page S8 After winning two straight 4A state high school basketball titles, many in the Greater Spokane League were hoping the Lewis and Clark girls would go into a rebuilding mode instead …

• Get a rebate for a wood stove update

  In Voices on Page S9 Up to 150 homeowners in the Spokane metropolitan area will be able to get substantial cash rebates for replacing their older-style wood stoves with new cleaner-burning devices. Rebates of up …

• Animal licensing fees increase

  In Voices on Page V1 Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service has increased new licensing fees in 2008 for dogs and cats in Spokane Valley and unincorporated Spokane County. The annual license tag for spayed …

• Technology, mechanical bond will be put to EVSD voters

  In Voices on Page V1 Voters in the East Valley School District will consider a $33 million bond issue in March for technology and mechanical upgrades for some of its schools, under a plan that …

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  Love Story : Happy New Year as a couple

  In Voices on Page V1 The New Year is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. For Josh and Kristin Seely, 2008 is the first year as a married couple. They wed Sept. 22, …

• Clearing sidewalk snow - is it clear enough whose job it is?

  In Voices on Page V1 While a sidewalk-clogging snow fell Tuesday night, the Spokane Valley City Council wondered again whether its minimalist approach to snow removal is adequate. Councilman Dick Denenny was asked to find …

• Your Voice A Spokesman-Review publication

  In City on Page V2 We want to expand our coverage of Valley neighborhoods and we need your help. Let us know when something interesting is happening in your neighborhood. Contact Tad Brooks, Voices editor, …

• Hockey lessons start Saturday

  In Voices on Page V3 Learn to Play Hockey and Learn to Skate lessons begin Saturday and run for six weeks at the Ice Palace. Lessons are for ages 4 and up, and adults are …

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  Family seeking missing Cairn terrier

  In Voices on Page V3 Karen Stevenson had tears in her eyes when she described 16-month-old Chloe, who went missing seven weeks ago. “We call her Sassy Sally. She’s got attitude. She always has to …

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  Good News Brothers sing, play guitar, share God’s word

  In Voices on Page V3 Three Spokane men are using music in their ministry, which tends to state prisoners and sends underprivileged kids to church camp every year. Jim Parker, Bob Rooney and Terry Hiatt …

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  In Voices on Page V4 For 01-10-2008

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  Dancer qualifies for world competition

  In Voices on Page V6 Like many other world-class athletes, Aileen Laughlin trains nearly every day of the week, lifts weights, does intensive cardio workouts, and teases with her teammates about whose calf muscles are …

• Family calendar

  In Voices on Page V6 Ongoing “It’s Nano’s World” - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano-sized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. On display Tuesday-May 15. Hours …

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  Pet resort offers play, pampering for animals

  In Voices on Page V8 The clientele at North Idaho’s newest resort is an in-your-face and often unkempt sort. They’re keen on showing their affection, trouncing the staff and leaving a mess. However, with 10,000-square-feet …

• EV senior post Kathy Tate has waited for her time to play

  In Voices on Page V10 Kathy Tate has been patient, and it’s beginning to pay dividends. The East Valley post player waited through her junior season while the Lady Knights’ fielded a senior-dominated team that …

• Show us your sports team - submit photos

  In Voices on Page V10 Do you want to see more faces of your favorite Spokane Valley sports teams? Now is your chance to get some publicity. We’d like to publish your team photos.

• Somebody needs you

  In Voices on Page V11 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 …

• Woman’s arrest involves multiple members of same family

  In Voices on Page V11 The week of Christmas was a busy one in Liberty Lake, with five arrests and numerous citations and calls for service. Multiple members of the same family were arrested in …

• Community services

  In Voices on Page V11 Free GED Preparation and Testing – For low-income dropout youth age 17-21 in Spokane County; call Career Path Services, 326-7520. GED Preparation – Ages 19 and up at many sites …

• ‘Landmarks’ brings back fond memories

  In Voices While reading Stephanie Pettit’s landmarks article (Your Voice, Jan. 3) I was flooded with memories about that railroad.

• Local articles are what we need

  In Voices The Spokesman-Review is getting skimpier, but it’s OK by me as long as Your Voice keeps printing articles like the Jan.3 “SCRAPS to enforce new ordinance,” and “Assessments match dogs …

• Call Spokane Humane Society by its name

  In Voices I much enjoyed your article in today’s (Jan. 3) paper. As a former member of the board of directors and board president of the Spokane Humane Society I am always …

• Nice to read community news

  In Voices Cindy Hval’s Front Porch on “shiny red things” caught my attention since she mentioned her coveting my new red crock pot. I e-mailed Cindy and told her I thought she …