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White elephant returns to its perch
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New faces, new priorities
November 7, 2009 on Page V1
Spokane Valley voters didn’t just speak Tuesday, they “shouted their wishes loud and clear,” according to Councilman-elect Dean Grafos. Still, a few things weren’t immediately clear.
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Dry cleaner offers ‘gentler’ service
November 7, 2009 on Page V1 It would seem unlikely for someone with asthma and sensitive skin to be in the dry cleaning business, but Sonja Zimmerman has found a way. Zimmerman has owned and operated …
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In brief: City Council won’t meet on Tuesday
November 7, 2009 on Page V1 SPOKANE VALLEY – There will be no Spokane Valley City Council meeting Tuesday because most members will be attending a National League of Cities conference in San Antonio. Mayor Rich …
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For cloud-watchers, these are the dog days
November 7, 2009 on Page V2 I have been seeing a rainbow of colors in the sky lately, but they haven’t been the result of a passing rain shower. Late in the afternoon, when the sun …
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Government almanac
November 7, 2009 on Page V2 Monday Fire District 2 (Fairfield) – 7 p.m. at 17815 E. Truax Road.
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CALENDAR
November 7, 2009 on Page V2 For 11-07-2009
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Week in review
November 7, 2009 on Page V2 Spokane Valley Fire – The proposed 2010 budget of $29.5 million was presented and next year’s projects were discussed. The number of calls are down slightly over this time last …
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Trip to Netherlands honors well-known local war hero
November 7, 2009 on Page V4
A group of Inland Northwest residents, including family members of a local war hero, gathered in Best, Netherlands, earlier this fall to mark the 65th anniversary of the Allied liberation …
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Season makes room for resourcefulness
November 7, 2009 on Page V4 There is something to be said for the hush in the garden after the killing frost. There are no more ripe tomatoes to keep track of. No more zucchini to …
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Senior meals
November 7, 2009 on Page V4 For the week of Nov. 9-13 Monday – Option 1: Salmon loaf with dill sauce, mashed potatoes, orange glazed carrots, biscuit, fruit. Option 2: Beef stew, orange glazed carrots, biscuit, …
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Art of the moment
November 7, 2009 on Page V6 Susan Morrow creates art with untethered emotions. It’s her second nature to brandish a paint brush, pencil or piece of chalk and capture the moment at the dinner table, on …
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Community forums will focus on CV district facilities
November 7, 2009 on Page V6
Central Valley School District parents, residents and community members are invited to attend a Capital Facilities community forum Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at North Pines Middle School, 701 …
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Post-flu Bears team rarin’ to run
November 7, 2009 on Page V8 Dennis McGuire has spent the past couple months deeply involved with health care. The Central Valley High School girls cross-country coach has nursed his young athletes through a season-long outbreak …
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Millwood council approves zoning, home-based business changes
November 7, 2009 on Page V8 The Millwood City Council unanimously approved three ordinances amending municipal code on land use, subdivisions and zoning on Monday night. City Planner Tom Richardson presented the new ordinances to the …
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