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Friday, July 4, 2008

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Voices news

Published Thursday, July 03, 2008

Driscoll street repairs planned

The summer of street repairs and detours in northwest Spokane will continue in August and September under a $2.17 million paving contract for rebuilding and resurfacing Driscoll Boulevard, one of the most broken arterials in the city.

Blazing a trail

A decade-old vision for building pedestrian trails northward from the Little Spokane River is becoming a miles-long reality this summer with construction of key trail segments along Little Spokane Drive, Midway Road and Hatch Road.

Lottery

Spokane-area lottery winners for June 23-29

Neighborhood Updates

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Citizen Journal: Goal fulfilled with fundraising walk

"Wanna see my blisters?" Having walked from Spokane to Trail, B.C., between May 27 and June 1 to raise $68,000 to expand a vocational school in Santa Barbara, Honduras, I thought it was a reasonable question. I'd earned my blisters, was proud of my blisters.

Hamblen Park Presbyterian has new associate pastor

Rev. Betsey Moe has been hired as an associate pastor at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline St.

Help a military family through GreenCare

Fourth of July is the holiday we celebrate our independence from British rule. While we celebrate it with fireworks, barbecues and general revelry, it's also a day to remember the sacrifice of soldiers on the battlefield more than 200 years ago.

Lavender event July 12-13

On July 12 and 13 Spokane's lavender growers, Garden Gate Farm, FatCatLavender and Fleur de Provence will celebrate "All Things Lavender."

Commissioners needed for proposed park district

A special election filing period will open July 16 for commissioners of the proposed Lake Spokane Park and Recreation District in southern Stevens County.

School year budget tops $300 million

Spokane Public Schools is approaching a milestone.When the school board approves a budget for the 2008-09 school district, it will be the first in district history to top $300 million.

In brief: Pick up dump passes, free energy-saving light bulbs

Dump passes and free energy-saving light bulbs will be handed out Saturday to residents of the Logan area from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Fourth Memorial Church, 200 N. Standard St., at the western entrance.

Feature creature: Ty

Ty is a delightful, happy-go-lucky kind of dog. He knows sit and shake and he appears to be housebroken. Ty has been SAFER tested and rated perfect on everything except for his food bowl; he wouldn't lift his head. He is a handsome young dog that needs a bath and a forever home.

Suncrest fiddler releases CD

Sixteen-year-old Haylee Law is an accomplished fiddler. The Suncrest teen recently released her second CD, a collection of Celtic fiddle tunes titled "Here's My Heart." To get this far with her musical talent, Law had started at age 5, when she began classical violin training. At 11 her interest shifted to fiddling.

Summer standings

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Fishing at Falls Park pond lures area youths

Falls Park teems with wildlife.On a recent morning an osprey preened on its Ponderosa Pine perch as a mother duck led her ducklings across the pond and onto the grass in search of bugs. Nearby a turtle sunned itself on a rock and two Canada geese parents escorted their adolescent goslings around the water. Swallows dipped and darted across the pond's surface in search of breakfast.

German band to visit Post Falls

There are several Posts among the ranks of Musikverein, Herborn, Germany's community band. Whether any of them are distantly related to Post Falls founder Frederick Post, however, is a mystery.

Parade kicks off SL's July Fourth celebration

Want to be in a parade?Just show up.It won't cost a thing.Spirit Lake's Fourth of July parade is free to enter and anyone who doesn't prefer to watch from the side of the road is welcome to join in, said parade organizer Joy Porter.

Huckleberries: Enough already, she's paid her debt

The long journey to complete rehabilitation in society's eyes is almost over for Kendra Goodrick-Martinez. But not without complications. Kendra, as you may recall, is the ex-drug dealer who so cleaned up her act that she won over District Judge John Mitchell. Who wanted to give her credit for time served and a get-out-of-prison-free card. But was blocked by Prosecutor Bill Douglas's office. Which demanded a last pound of flesh in this high-profile case. As a result, Kendra landed back in the slammer despite successfully completing drug and alcohol abuse classes, her volunteer work, and a community outcry in her favor. Once released again, she aced her probation and community service requirements. Or so she thought. Somewhere in the maw of the legal system someone lost the records of her 100 hours of community service. So she faced the prospect of having to perform the work again. Which she was willing to do. Until the Kootenai County Humane Society found records verifying a good c

Show your pride on Independence Day

Happy Birthday America! Tomorrow is that once-a-year-day we reserve for celebrating all things American. That one day when love of country overwhelms political bias and red, white and blue ribbons bind us together in solidarity, remembrance and pride. It is the one day each of us should take time to be thankful we live in America and maybe take the opportunity to proudly wear a T-shirt that proclaims gratitude for our country.

Achievements: Lakeland 2nd-semester honor roll

Lakeland High School recently announced the second-semester honor roll. Students are listed by their grade-point average.

Former church up for sale

SPIRIT LAKE – A Spirit Lake landmark is for sale, but it's going to take more than prayers to restore to its former glory the century-old church with a tall steeple.

Retired attorney appeals Bronze Bay assessments

SPIRIT LAKE – The road is windy and the commute into town takes longer.There's no public water system, natural gas, cable TV or high-speed Internet.

Religion notes

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Indoor-outdoor flea market opened June 6

POST FALLS – It's the little things in life that give Maureen Moss purpose.While the 61-year-old has her own line of packable specialty items for sale, those little things are more often the collective works, and sense of small-town community, provided at local flea markets. That's why Moss recently opened Treasure Towne in Post Falls, an indoor-outdoor specialty shop and flea market that comes to life every weekend.

Summer brings hot weather, boaters, celebrations

Summer is finally here, and as usual, abruptly. In addition to the traditional Bayview Daze Celebration, which it appears will be blessed with clear skies and temperatures in the 80s, the boaters are out in force. With temperatures in the high 90s all week, Bayview's population has grown by leaps and bounds. All those vacation homes and float houses have people in them as folks flee the city searching for cooler weather. From where we sit in the south end of Lake Pend Oreille, sails and powerboats obscure the water in places.

Building Permits

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Roger Hudson embraced life, its adventures

Roger Hudson eyed the large, coiled snake with more interest than trepidation. In all their world travels this was a unique specimen, being encased in a large, clear bottle and covered with amber fluid. It will come as no surprise to those who knew him to find that he was the only tour member willing to sample Snake Wine in China. A worm in a bottle of tequila pales in comparison.

Family calendar

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Music and arts

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

'Everybody wants their saloon back'

SPANGLE – Pots of purple petunias still hang from the porch of the Spangle Saloon, 145 N. Main, and the sign hanging from the door invites visitors to "Scramble on in."

Back home in Friendship Gardens

Beulah Townsend, 88, found a new home last month, one that she can afford on a fixed income.She was one of the first residents to move into Friendship Gardens, a 25-unit apartment house built under the East Central Community Organization to provide affordable housing for seniors.

Front porch: People are the substance behind flag

Tomorrow is July Fourth. The United States of America is officially 232 years old. Picnics, parades, fireworks, barbecues, trips to the lake – they're all part of the big elaborate birthday party that's on the calendar.

Cheney woman finds joy, niche in quilting

"A quilt will warm your body and comfort your soul." – Author unknown

Group promotes wiser use of energy

A local organization that has been promoting a compact fluorescent light bulb giveaway in Spokane neighborhoods this summer has just started its efforts to call attention to the need for wiser use of energy.

Volunteer

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Family calendar

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

In brief: EWU board OKs tuition increase

In-state undergraduate and graduate school tuition at Eastern Washington University will increase $216 following action last week from the university's board of trustees.

Neighborhood Updates

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Annual Cheney Rodeo coming up

This year will mark the 41st annual Cheney Rodeo. The largest rodeo in Spokane County was formed by a group of men with the idea of creating a riding club.

Landmarks: Cannon Hill pond has industrial past

Sometimes a pond is just a pond. And sometimes it isn't. The pond at Cannon Hill Park on Spokane's South Hill is one of the latter. While it looks like a lovely little body of water, a perfect scenic backdrop for a picnic in the park, with all the ambience that a gentle little lake should have, it actually has an industrial past.

Summer predicted to be warmer, drier than normal

The sun has been lying low for the past couple of years, producing no sunspots and giving a break to satellites. In mid-2005, many satellites were "fried" by high sunspot activity.

In brief: Miracle Network begins building

The Children's Miracle Network of the Inland Northwest and Paras Home 2008 groundbreaking was held Tuesday at Eagle Ridge. Children's Miracle Network kids, equipped with gold shovels and hard hats, along with the Paras Homes Team, Newland Communities, CMN staff and elected officials did the official groundbreaking.

Reunion brings back heartfelt memories

It looked like a typical airport reunion. Tears, hugs and squeals of joy. But there wasn't anything typical about this family gathering.

Somebody needs you

The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents.

Two Ferris sophomores become Eagle Scouts

Sawyer Hamann, of Troop 313, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award given in the Boy Scouts.

'Positive and hopeful creations'

Justo Rodriguez has no qualms about sharing his thoughts with others. His artwork is spiritual and philosophical.

In brief: Library features local authors

The local chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Spokane Public Library, is presenting "Writers Talking." Authors will read at the South Hill Library, located at 3324 S. Perry St. Readings begin at 11 a.m.

Toward a more attractive, usable Beacon Hill for bikers

Rising gas prices and the recent Bike to Work week have caused many residents to dust off their bicycles and reacquaint themselves with pedal power. However, for some folks bikes are more than just a method of transportation – they are a way to combine great exercise with a love of the outdoors.

CVSD cuts hours, jobs

The numbers have been tallied in the Central Valley School District. The district has cut a total of 97 classified staff hours per day, but the number of people who have lost their jobs is in the single digits and there's some hope that some of those hours might come back if enrollment increases enough.

Landmarks: Vera Water pumphouse still houses working well

The little stone house with its attached castlelike tower looks like it comes from another era, which it does.

In brief: Emphasis patrol nets 75 infractions

A four-hour traffic emphasis patrol held primarily in the Dishman area of Spokane Valley last week, resulted in officers issuing 75 infractions and making three arrests of drivers with suspended operator's licenses.

In brief: Rockford launches farmers' market

A new Farmers' and Flea Market has started up in Rockford. The market will be held every Saturday beginning July 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Rockford Park.

Greenacres middle school honor roll

The following students have been named to the third trimester honor roll at Greenacres Middle School.

Meals at West Valley schools will cost more

Rising food prices have struck again, forcing the West Valley School District to raise hot lunch prices to stay afloat.

Desire for change propels Chantel Blanchard into activism

Chantel Blanchard has a voice and she chooses to use it. She expresses herself by getting involved, vocalizing her desires for change, and putting paint to canvas.

Free summer meals for kids

Edgecliff Community Center, 6903 E. Fourth Ave., is providing free summer meals for area children through Aug. 15. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon, Monday through Friday. For more information, call 354-7270 or go to spokaneschools.org.

Surprising a friend with a customized wheelchair

Thirty-three-year-old K.C. Chapman has found a place where everybody knows his name. Most days he zips down the street in his battery-powered wheelchair to hang out with the regulars at the Illinois Avenue Bar and Grill in north Spokane.

Community service

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

North pines middle school honor roll

The following students have been named to the third trimester honor roll at North Pines Middle School.

Senior meals

For the week of July 7-11

Senior activities

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Mountain View Middle School honor roll

The following students have been named to the third trimester honor roll at Mountain View Middle School.

Sweet success at EOU

You can take the basketball player out of Spokane, but you can't take Spokane out of the player.

Bears, Titans chase Tigers for division

Central Valley won the battle, University the war – as it were – and the two American Legion AA baseball teams continue to chase Lewis and Clark for South Division supremacy.

Not too late for teens to get a job

OLYMPIA – OK, so your kid put off trying to find a summer job, and now it looks like it's too late.

Medical Lake High School announces senior awards

Medical Lake High School recently announced its 2008 senior awards. The following students received awards and scholarships from educational institutions across the country, the military, and numerous local organizations.

Concerts, movies planned in Sutton Park

CHENEY – Since 1990, the city has been holding free concerts in Sutton Park – evenings of music, friendship and enjoying summer weather.

Cheney road construction could change your route

CHENEY – Drivers might soon have to switch routes about town when road construction projects get under way.

Free summer meals for kids

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

Cheney Crime Blotter

For Thursday, July 03, 2008.

MLHS launches hall of fame

MEDICAL LAKE – This will be a big year for Medical Lake High School, which will have its first athletic hall of fame since its inception in 1905. MLHS athletic director Chris Spring and retired coach and athletic director John Giannandrea will make sure it's notable.

Car dealer sees business growing

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Cars are sparkling in a grass lot off the Sunset Highway. They look inviting. Customers murmur through the rows, led along by dealership staff under the West Plains sun. Traffic is fast and thick out on the highway.

Cheney pool offering free swim days

Competitive attitude serves EWU grad well

After originally hailing from the "city that never sleeps," former Eastern Washington University football player Tom McAndrews became the student-athlete who never slept.