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February 6, 2010 Brittany Johnson, a sixth-grader at Greenacres Middle School in the Central Valley School District, said she usually brings her lunch to school, but when she works as a lunchroom helper, she likes the pizza the school offers. “I really like the pizza,” she said. “I like the pizza better now, because it has cheese on the crust.” Read more

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Liberty Lake eyes K-9 program

February 6, 2010 on Page V1 If Liberty Lake police Chief Brian Asmus has his way, his police department will be going to the dogs. “We are researching putting in place a drug detection K-9 program,” …
Quilt shop more than fabrics and patterns

February 6, 2010 on Page V1 A Heart Like Yours Quilt Shoppe continues to grow as a haven for creativity and camaraderie. “A lot of people like to come and hang out,” says company founder Lynn …
In brief: Council schedules winter retreat

February 6, 2010 on Page V1 SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley City Council has scheduled a daylong winter retreat Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The topics for …
Senior meals

February 6, 2010 on Page V2 For the week of Feb. 8-12 Monday – Option 1: Orange chicken, vegetable chow mein, steamed rice.
Government almanac

February 6, 2010 on Page V2 Monday Fire District 2 (Fairfield) – 7 p.m. at 17815 E. Truax Road.
Letters

February 6, 2010 on Page V2 Council elected for inaction I read Richard Munson’s “sour grapes” in the Valley Voice Jan. 23.
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February 6, 2010 on Page V2 For 02-06-2010
Week in review

February 6, 2010 on Page V2 Spokane Valley Fire – Chief Mike Thompson reported that the money spent so far this year is up slightly because of sick leave payouts and the number of runs has …
State group disbars Liberty Lake attorney

February 6, 2010 on Page V4 Liberty Lake lawyer Greg Tichy was disbarred in January after the Washington State Bar Association alleged he stole money from clients and practiced law without a license. A complaint filed …
Churches’ goal: Feeding the hungry

February 6, 2010 on Page V4 For some Valley churches, Super Bowl weekend has nothing to do with football. Instead, it’s all about helping the hungry. Several churches are participating in the annual Souper Bowl of …
Fire blamed on heat tape in pipe

February 6, 2010 on Page V4 Heat tape was the culprit in a fire on Jan. 30 that sent some bushes up in flames but only singed the house in the 24000 block of East Tum …
Start your own colony of pollinators

February 6, 2010 on Page V4 Honey bees aren’t the only bees out there that can pollinate our plants. There are native bees that work just as hard and with a little encouragement will set up …
VISUAL STORYTELLER

February 6, 2010 on Page V7 Deanna Camp believes that being an artist, in whatever form, is just another aspect of humanity. “Humans have an innate need to express themselves to other humans in some way. …
WVHS drama offers ‘Faustus’

February 6, 2010 on Page V8 The drama department at West Valley High School will present a modernized version of “Faustus,” Tuesday though next Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, 8301 W. Buckeye Ave. …