A small audience watches the unveiling of a new larger-than-life-size bronze statue Friday at Centerplace in Spokane Valley. The bronze was placed and given by the Spokane Valley Arts Council. The statue, called "Berry Picker" is a replica of a small bronze by the late artist Nancy McLaughlin that was upsized using computer mapping technology. At far left is Ann McLaughlin-Metting, daughter of the artist, standing with friend Sheri Dial (sunglasses). (SR photo: Jesse Tinsley)

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