Stories for September 18, 2008

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  designating wilderness

  In Idaho on Page A1 As a medic at an Army hospital in France, Dick Slagle kept a small snapshot close to him. It was a photo of White Mountain, the southernmost peak in northeast …

• Washington broadens food-stamp eligibility

  In City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Like a lot of mothers with families to feed, Spokane Valley’s Lisa Sandefur shops carefully for groceries. She goes to the Dollar Store for canned goods. She buys …

• Loan environment likely to stay inhospitable for consumers

  In Nation/World on Page A1 The crisis in the financial markets could make it even tougher to get loans to buy cars or houses – and the Federal Reserve didn’t make things any easier by …

• Sacred Heart plans expansion

  In City on Page A1 Sacred Heart Medical Center plans to spend $175 million during the next five years on an expansion project that will add 173 patient beds and reshape the hospital campus. The …

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  Stocks drop in crisis of faith

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The flow of money through critical parts of the financial system all but stopped Wednesday, prompting the stock market to plunge again as banks lost faith in one …

• Schedule may have been factor in crash

  In Nation/World on Page A2 LOS ANGELES – Federal investigators are trying to determine whether back-to-back, split shift workdays that began before dawn and ended at 9 p.m. played a role in a Metrolink engineer’s …

• ‘Virtual’ colonoscopies found good at detection

  In Nation/World on Page A2 “Virtual” colonoscopies are about as reliable as more invasive procedures for finding cancer and polyps, according to the largest study of its kind, published in today’s New England Journal of …

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  Israel’s foreign minister chosen to lead ruling party

  In Nation/World on Page A3 JERUSALEM – Israel’s foreign minister won a narrow victory early today for the Kadima Party’s leadership post, giving her the chance to be the country’s first female leader in 34 …

• U.S. troops killed in copter crash

  In Nation/World on Page A3 BAGHDAD – For the second time in three days, twin bombs tore through a busy Baghdad street, killing at least eight people Wednesday and harking back to a terrorist tactic …

• U.S. airstrikes draw ire from Pakistan

  In Nation/World on Page A3 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A U.S. missile strike Wednesday in Pakistan further inflamed relations between the two anti-terrorism allies, just hours after the American military chief vowed to “respect Pakistan’s sovereignty.” …

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  Yemen bombings fuel terror worries

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – A sophisticated bombing plot carried out against the U.S. Embassy in Yemen brings increased urgency to fears that Muslim extremists are gathering strength in that nation and could …

• Wreckage found of small plane

  In Nation/World on Page A3 The U.S. Border Patrol said Wednesday that it found the wreckage of a small plane that disappeared two days earlier while carrying top U.S. and Mexico officials on a mission …

• Young wins Alaska House primary

  In Nation/World on Page A4 JUNEAU, Alaska – Rep. Don Young, a 35-year veteran of the U.S. House who is under federal investigation, won the Republican primary battle over Alaska’s only House seat. In a …

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  McCain shifts stance on financial bailout

  In Nation/World on Page A4 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – With the economy in turmoil and the country’s second-largest insurer faltering, John McCain was unequivocal Tuesday: “We cannot have the taxpayers bail out AIG or anybody …

• Obama camp boosts number of negative ads

  In Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Despite perceptions that Sen. John McCain has spent more time on the attack, Sen. Barack Obama aired more negative advertising last week than did the Arizona Republican, says …

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  Home: The hottest new restaurant

  In City on Page A6 PITTSBURGH – Arnisha Keyes admits she’s no Rachael Ray. Until recently, she spent $30 a day to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at restaurants. But recent high prices have her …

• Boost sought in workers’ comp

  In City on Page A6 A Washington state agency has proposed a 3 percent boost in workers’ compensation rates, although officials say inflation indicates that the increase should be bigger. Under the Department of Labor …

• WaMu sale looms, reports say

  In City on Page A6 Ailing bank Washington Mutual Inc. appeared headed toward a sale Wednesday after a major investor removed a potential stumbling block and nervous banking regulators began approaching the most logical buyers. …

• THE ECONOMY

  In Business on Page A6 If history is any guide, the 2008 national elections won’t provide the kindling for a major stock market boom. Since 1949 – the first year of Democrat Harry S. Truman’s …

• Baptist camp may sell part of river site

  In Business on Page A6 Another patch of the Spokane River shoreline near Post Falls may become homes under a plan to develop part of the Ross Point Baptist Camp. The Post Falls City Council …

• Cougar injures boy playing in yard

  In City on Page B1 State wildlife officers and hunters with dogs failed to track down a cougar that injured an 11-year-old boy Tuesday. Capt. Chris Anderson, of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, …

• Listen up, jurors: Here’s how to survive Coe trial

  In City on Page B1 Seven weeks with Kevin Coe? And they call the death penalty cruel and unusual.

• Otter planning for budget cuts

  In Idaho on Page B1 BOISE – Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is drawing up plans to cut the state budget midyear by at least $27 million and possibly as much as $68 million, after an …

• Accuracy watch

  In Voices on Page B1 For 09-18-2008

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  Space travelers stir imagination

  In City on Page B1 Living in space is a lot like living at home, retired NASA astronaut Kenneth Reightler Jr. told a group of Spokane students Wednesday. “You have to get up, wash your …

• Fewer adults say they smoke

  In City on Page B2 OLYMPIA – Fewer adults are smoking in Washington, but state health officials said Wednesday the numbers among low-income adults and those with less education are not encouraging. A recent survey …

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  Tireless helper of homeless, elderly dies

  In City on Page B2 Bruno D. Costa, consummate volunteer and friend to Spokane’s homeless and elderly, died Friday of natural causes. He was 71. “He had a soft spot for the poor and veterans,” …

• Woman pours soda onto counter, faces federal charges

  In City on Page B2 BOISE – The U.S. attorney’s office is making a federal case out of spilled soda. The Bush administration’s top attorney in Idaho is bringing charges against a North Idaho woman …

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  Benefit raises $12,000 for gardens

  In City on Page B2 An unexpectedly large turnout for a historic restoration fundraiser last week netted more than $12,000 for the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens in Pioneer Park on Spokane’s lower South Hill. About 850 …

• Boys testify in Scout abuse case

  In City on Page B3 MOSCOW, Idaho – Two teenagers testified Tuesday they were repeatedly molested at a Boy Scout camp by a Washington state man who would enter their tent at night during the …

• Blue-green algae blooms spotted

  In City on Page B3 Blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in Fernan and Hauser lakes, and in Lake Cocolalla, all in Idaho. Since the algae can release toxins, people should avoid swimming in areas …

• Farce envisions U.S. without war

  In Opinion on Page B4 Americans numbed by the daily barrage of politics-as-usual are about to be awakened by some new fireworks, Hollywood-style. Imagine documentary filmmaker Michael Moore and director David Zucker (“Airplane!” and “The …

• Mr. Regular Guy

  In Opinion on Page B4 First Dude. That’s what they call him in Alaska. It’s OK. Todd’s OK. Whatever. He smiles at Greta Van Susteren. Not a touch of noblesse. More like plain old politesse. …

• Spotlight back on real issues

  In Opinion on Page B4 WASHINGTON – Someday, we will learn. When it’s September and important issues cry out for attention, but we seem consumed by trivia – watch out. In September 2001, cable news …

• Our View: Washington needs permanent deductibility

  In Opinion on Page B4 Washington taxpayers are in for another suspenseful fall. Will they or won’t they get to deduct their state and local sales taxes next year when they file their 2008 federal …

• Healthy Palin debate has some side effects

  In Opinion on Page B5 Thanks to John McCain, The Spokesman-Review published 105 letters last week. However people feel about McCain, his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate has given us …

• Salmon disaster relief money on its way

  In City on Page B6 WASHINGTON – The Bush administration Wednesday released $100 million in disaster relief to West Coast salmon fishers – $70 million less than the amount Congress approved to help those hurt …

• Idaho Records

  In City on Page B6 For 09-18-2008

• Washington Records

  In City on Page B6 Spokane County Marriage licenses

• Fast Break

  In Sports on Page C1 For 09-18-2008

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  No sparing change

  In Sports on Page C1 PULLMAN – This, it seems, is the season of change. One presidential candidate touts change we can believe in. Or change we need. The other says change is coming.

• Baldwin cautions Eagles

  In Sports on Page C1 Saturday’s opponent, unlike the first two, doesn’t come from a major Football Bowl Subdivision conference – or even from a Football Championship Subdivision league, for that matter. But the challenge …

• No need to cry when steelhead sneaks get caught

  In Sports on Page C1 Some fishermen always seem to be looking for an angle – a way to get one up on the next guy, or better yet, a stab at getting one up …

• Chiefs debut tonight

  In Sports on Page C1 They’ll all be there tonight. General manager Tim Speltz will be there, watching his Spokane Chiefs officially begin defense of their Memorial Cup and Western Hockey League titles in Cranbrook, …

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  Hilarity ensues as UW makes bold move

  In Sports on Page C1 So after 10 months of academia-grade navel gazing, a $75,000 fee to a headhunter, untold faculty/administrative search committee hours on the clock, the expense of personally interviewing more than a …

• Today’s Best

  In Sports on Page C2 Victor Anderson Louisville running back carried 18 times for 176 yards and three TDs in win over Kansas State.

• Yanks might rise above Woods

  In Sports on Page C2 ORLANDO, Fla. – The Ryder Cup’s opening ceremony is this afternoon. A runner carrying a torch will enter the golf course, do a lap around J.B. Holmes and set fire …

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  Vikings bench Jackson, hand reins to Frerotte

  In Sports on Page C2 Out with the new, in with the old. With the passing offense sputtering in two losses to open the season, Minnesota coach Brad Childress decided the Vikings can no longer …

• Mt. Spokane boys edge LC in season opener

  In Sports on Page C3 The race was over before the race was decided when Greater Spokane League cross country began with a taut early-season meet Wednesday at Ferris. Ferris’ Adam Thorne had put considerable …

• GSL Preview Volleyball

  In Sports on Page C3 They can dig it It’s hard to say if LC senior Oceana Bush is better in the front or back row, but there’s no doubt that through the years she …

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  Shadle’s new digs

  In Sports on Page C3 While all eyes have been on the Mead Panthers and Lewis and Clark Tigers the past two seasons, another Greater Spokane League volleyball team has been lurking in the shadows. …

• State volleyball event saddled with late date

  In Sports on Page C3 To err is human, to forgive divine – although these days it seems society is not in a forgiving mood. So when a mixup caused this year’s state volleyball tournaments …

• CdA’s Gomez has entire state on the run

  In Sports on Page C3 Sports teams – particularly collegiate basketball teams – have this propensity to talk about defending their home court. You’ve heard the statement before: not in our house. I’m not sure …

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  No. 200 not enough

  In Sports on Page C4 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jose Guillen wasn’t sure if he’d be able to play after being sick the night before, and still didn’t feel well before Wednesday night’s game. He …

• Rays pound Red Sox

  In Sports on Page C4 Willy Aybar, Gabe Gross and Fernando Perez homered off Tim Wakefield and the A.L. East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla., …

• On the Air

  In Sports on Page C5 For 09-18-2008

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C5 For 09-18-2008

• Zags outlast Idaho

  In Sports on Page C6 Gonzaga University got 16 kills from Michelle Boevers and 53 assists from Denise Van de Mortel Wednesday night as the Bulldogs turned back Idaho 25-23, 13-25, 25-19, 21-25, 15-11 in …

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  Robinson gets his kicks

  In Sports on Page C6 RENTON, Wash. – Koren Robinson was excited. The Seahawks were curious. Both wanted to see how the wide receiver performed on the first day of his return to the team …

• The Slice: Based on looks, she’s qualified to be a V.P. candidate

  In Features on Page D1 Here’s a chance for you to agree or disagree. Liz Pfiffner passed along a photo of her Meadow Ridge Elementary colleague Tami Pivonka. Apparently there are those at the Mead …

• ‘Dining’ out

  In Features on Page D1 A.R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room” is one crowded, crowded, dining room. This 1982 comedy-drama contains 57 characters, ranging in age from 5 to 80. However, all 57 characters are played …

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  Getting her postage due

  In Features on Page D2 “She did it the hard way.” That’s how Bette Davis wanted to be remembered, and a new postage stamp honoring her does that image justice.

• Grudge will do you no good

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Annie: For 18 years, I had a great relationship with my mother-in-law, but last year she did something totally out of bounds. During my daughter’s last year of high …

• ‘Grey’s’ finale rerun wonderful

  In Features on Page D3 Tonight’s must-see “Grey’s Anatomy,” 9 p.m., ABC.

• Arts calendar

  In Features on Page D5 Auditions Mystik Dream Dance Company Troupe – Saturday, 7 p.m., at Spokane’s School of Dance, 3309 W. Bismark Ave. Auditioners should prepare a 2- to 3-minute solo and bring a …

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  Model T-eamwork

  In Voices on Page N1 The rusted 1926 Ford Model T Roadster sat for years in Craig Nelson’s mother’s North Side garage. With no way to restore it, Nelson had watched other Model T owners …

• Whitworth wants street

  In Voices on Page N1 A plan to close a portion of Whitworth Drive to traffic near Whitworth University is being considered to improve student safety, but neighbors who use the road to get to …

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  50 years of Sinto

  In Voices on Page N1 In the late 1950s when community organizing was gaining ground around the country, a small group of seniors on Spokane’s North Side got together to create one of the first …

• NWC breaks ground

  In Voices on Page N1 COLBERT – Northwest Christian Schools elementary students now attend classes in barracks salvaged decades ago from Farragut Naval Base in Idaho. The Central Avenue campus is cramped, with tiny classrooms …

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  Fundraiser celebrates cancer survivors

  In Voices on Page N2 Could one person really make a difference? Nancy Brinker made a promise to her sister, Susan G. Komen, who lost her three-year battle with breast cancer, that she would find …

• Letters

  In Voices on Page N2 Conditions no better on N.Cleveland Road Kudos to Mark Wilson (Vocal Point, Sept. 4) for getting such a well-written and meaningful letter published in the North Side Voice edition. We …

• Neighborhood updates

  In Voices on Page N3 •The Minnehaha Neighborhood Council will meet Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Cooper Elementary School, 322 N. Ferrall St. •The Northwest Neighborhood Association will hold a general membership meeting at …

• Fate of the skate park

  In Voices on Page N3 Medical Lake city employees were visiting the town’s skate park at the corner of Barker and Hallett daily to clean up cigarette butts and trash. Police were called to the …

• Low sunspot activity may signal harsh winter

  In Voices on Page N8 For those who keep an eye on celestial events such as sunspot activity, August was a remarkable month. For the first time since June 1913, nearly a century ago, there …

• Shady garden a colorful oasis

  In Voices on Page N8 Driving west of Spokane to Terri Carstens’ garden this time of year is a study in the subtleties of how many shades of tan there can be. Mile after mile …

• Scoop’s hiding places found

  In Voices on Page N8 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice …

• Lilac Festival group selects officers

  In Voices on Page N13 “I Love a Parade,” will be the theme of the 2009 Spokane Lilac Festival. Michael Waldrip, Lilac Festival Association president, made the announcement recently along with the 2008-2009 officers. Waldrip …

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  The ‘marathon machine’

  In Voices on Page N14 Spokane resident Carol Dellinger has something in common with Charles Barkley, Dr. J. and of course Michael Jordan. They all had shoes named after them. While her name isn’t as …

• There’s something about Sarah

  In Voices on Page PF1 In Sandpoint, you can start a fight by mentioning two topics: Sandpoint Bypass, or Sarah Palin. Sandpointers, of course, have been scrapping about the bypass since before the Repub VP …

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  Living on the edge

  In Voices on Page PF1 Medical Lake city employees were visiting the town’s skate park at the corner of Barker and Hallett daily to clean up cigarette butts and trash. Police were called to the …

• Project goes on without county OK

  In Voices on Page PF1 Opponents of a proposed asphalt batch plant near Rathdrum thought they could rest easy after Kootenai County officials rejected the project in July. When Coeur d’Alene Paving nonetheless moved forward …

• Film industry advocates promote Idaho

  In Voices on Page PF2 While visitors and film buffs were busy enjoying the movies and events during the Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival in Sandpoint last week, film professionals and advocates were busy working …

• Groups announce news, events at meeting

  In Voices on Page PF2 The following news about local film professionals, groups, and events was given during the KNIFVES and Idaho Film Advisory Committee meeting held during the Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival last …

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  Annual dinner, auction to benefit YES

  In Voices on Page PF3 SPIRIT LAKE – For teens who aren’t on the sports teams at school, there just isn’t much to do in Spirit Lake once school’s done for the day. So they …

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  Time for the Valleyfest

  In Voices on Page PF3 Visitors to Valleyfest this weekend will find plenty to do for all ages, from 155 booths, food and multistage entertainment to the newest attraction – hot air balloons – weather …

• Calendar

  In Voices on Page PF3 For 09-18-2008

• Music and arts

  In Voices on Page PF6 Thursday BERRY (ALTERNATIVE/INDIE) – 7 p.m., Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, 365-8116.

• Building permits

  In Voices on Page PF6 Kootenai County Michael Thibert, Rathdrum, pole structure, valued at $81,907.

• Scoop contest winners named

  In Voices on Page PF6 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice …

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  Post Falls senior credits former coach for his play

  In Voices on Page PF8 Longtime Post Falls High football coach Jerry Lee no longer roams the sidelines, but his occasional throaty roars linger on the playing and practice fields. Lee retired at the end …

• Religion notebook

  In Voices on Page PF8 Weekly activities Catholic Young Adult Group – for ages 18 and older, meets first, second and third Tuesdays for Bible study and prayer, 7-8 p.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, …

• NWC breaks ground on elementary

  In Voices on Page S1 COLBERT – Northwest Christian Schools elementary students now attend classes in barracks salvaged decades ago from Farragut Naval Base in Idaho. The Central Avenue campus is cramped, with tiny classrooms …

• Find Scoop, win scoops

  In Voices on Page S2 Hey kids! Be the first in your neighborhood to find where Scoop Reporter is hiding inside today’s Voice and win free scoops of ice cream for you and your family. …

• GU pilgrimage embarks on journey Saturday

  In Voices on Page S2 Gonzaga University will present its 39th annual Pilgrimage to the Mission of the Sacred Heart in Cataldo, Idaho, on Saturday. Students, Jesuits, faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends are invited …

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  Author tells of hardship, empowerment

  In Voices on Page S6 CHENEY – The period of time between World War I and World War II was one of change – cars were slowly taking over where horses and buggies used to …

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  New space for CBE

  In Voices on Page S8 West Valley School District’s Contract Based Education will soon have some room to grow. The district has signed a contract with the owners of the old Rite Aid store at …

• Waste centers open daily

  In Voices on Page S8 Spokane Regional Solid Waste System recycling centers/transfer stations and the waste-to-energy plant will return to regular hours on Oct. 1, with all facilities open seven days a week, from 7 …

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  Brothers wrestle in top form

  In Voices on Page S10 Jordan and Chandler Rogers are bonded as brothers and by their passion for wrestling. The boys are just two years apart – Jordan is 14 and Chandler is 12 – …

• Corbin Park woman seeks stolen tricycle

  In Voices on Page S12 Becky Smith’s heart melted when her soldier husband, back from a tour of duty, bought her a vintage adult trike for Mother’s Day. But a thief or thieves broke that …

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  Recycled eye candy

  In Voices on Page S14 It wouldn’t be too far off the mark to call Sheera Cunningham and Rebecca LaBelle fringe artists, gently skirting, even teasing, the margins of mainstream art. They find items discarded …

• Let’s Valleyfest

  In Voices on Page V1 Visitors to Valleyfest this weekend will find plenty to do for all ages, from 155 booths, food and multistage entertainment to the newest attraction – hot air balloons – weather …

• Sheriff Knezovich proposes Valley Mall substation

  In Voices on Page V1 A proposal for Spokane Valley to support a sheriff’s substation at the Spokane Valley Mall provoked a sharp rebuke Tuesday from a City Councilman. City Councilman Steve Taylor wanted no …

• Kids locate Scoop Reporter among ads

  In Voices on Page V3 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice …

• Positions renamed, city manager position created

  In Voices on Page V3 A marathon discussion that grew heated at times and stretched over three City Council meetings finally ended in Liberty Lake Tuesday as the council narrowly passed two ordinances that created …

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  Cheers for new uniforms

  In Voices on Page V3 Rogers High School cheerleaders won’t be outclassed by anyone when they take the field this fall. The 14-member squad now has four sets of new uniforms – worth nearly $30,000 …

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  Rockford fair offers family fun

  In Voices on Page V4 ROCKFORD – The 64th annual Southeast Spokane County Fair in Rockford will be Friday through Sunday and will include all of the traditional family fair favorites, plus a few out …

• Community services

  In Voices on Page V4 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 …

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  Model Teamwork

  In Voices on Page V6 The rusted 1926 Ford Model T Roadster sat for years in Craig Nelson’s mother’s North Side garage. With no way to restore it, Nelson had watched other Model T owners …

• Family calendar

  In Voices on Page V6 Today After-school Specials (North) - Celebrate children’s book author Dav Piley through stories, crafts and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 …

• New NWC School breaks ground

  In Voices on Page V10 COLBERT – Northwest Christian Schools elementary students now attend classes in barracks buildings salvaged decades ago from Farragut Naval Base in Idaho. The Central Avenue campus is cramped, with tiny …

• Senior activities

  In Voices on Page V13 For 09-18-2008

• Spike

  In Voices on Page V14 This little kitten is playful and curious. For the busy household, consider Spike or any of the other wonderful kittens SCRAPS has available. Anyone interested in adopting in this kitten …

• Cross country seasons under way

  In Voices on Page V16 There have been lean times during Dennis McGuire’s 25 years as girls cross country coach at Central Valley High School, times when, if he had given a freshman the choice …

• Golf card good at city courses

  In Voices on Page V16 With two county golf courses, Hangman and Liberty, closed or partially closed for reconstruction, the Spokane Parks Board has voted to implement a special promotion that will honor county Adult …

• Airway Heights OKs water restrictions

  In Voices on Page W1 AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Watering lawns between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the hottest months of the year is a thing of the past in Airway Heights. The City Council …

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  Auction of a lifetime

  In Voices on Page W1 A lifetime of international collecting goes on the auction block Sunday when locally grown international business expert and political adviser Phillip Grub’s estate is sold at Owens Auction house in …

• Saving a day may add up to savings

  In Voices on Page W1 OLYMPIA – Soon to be heard in offices statewide: “Thank God it’s Thursday.” At the urging of state workers, Gov. Chris Gregoire has agreed to let hundreds of them in …

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  Northern Quest ups the ante

  In Voices on Page W1 AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Tension builds as people take their turns around the table. Mixed drinks sparkle next to them. People speak softly as they play Texas Hold’em in the poker …

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  Cat Tales mourns loss of Kimber

  In Voices on Page W2 In the 2004 movie “Napoleon Dynamite,” the title character drew a sketch of a liger. “It’s pretty much my favorite animal. It’s a lion and a tiger mixed … bred …

• Woman asked to keep comments private

  In Voices on Page W3 MEDICAL LAKE – A resident who wanted to complain in public to the City Council about a police sergeant accused by a city employee of sexual misconduct didn’t get her …

• Children locate Scoop reporter

  In Voices on Page W3 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice …

• Women asked to keep comments private

  In Voices on Page W3 MEDICAL LAKE – A resident who wanted to complain in public to the City Council about a police sergeant accused by a city employee of sexual misconduct didn’t get her …

• Volunteers SCOPE out neighborhoods

  In Voices on Page W3 In the darkness of a West Plains night, city police departments can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why there is a grass-roots watch system working in Cheney, Airway Heights, and …

• Fans pitch in to clean up race park

  In Voices on Page W6 More than 200 racers, race fans and friends of Spokane County Motorsports Park, formerly Spokane Raceway Park, helped clean up the grounds Sept. 7, picking up trash, pulling weeds, tearing …

• Theft reports spike in Cheney

  In Voices on Page W9 Thefts were up in August, with 32 incidents reported in Cheney. That’s 18 more than July, and 18 more than last August. The Cheney Police Department’s activity report for August …