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Spokane Valley archive for Feb. 4, 2011

FRIDAY, FEB. 4, 2011

Grab your fork

In the mood for pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage but don't want to cook? A breakfast will be served Sunday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Otis Orchards to benefit Valley Meals on Wheels. The Knights of Columbus are hosting the meal, which is by…

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Coming on Saturday

The Valley Voice will be the thing to read tomorrow to find out what's going on in the Valley. Christ Lutheran Church has started a new Homework Helpers ministry after school on Tuesdays. Students at Centennial Middle School used their Spirit Week to raise nearly…

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Rockford City Council retreat

The Rockford City Council is planning a special meeting Monday for a council reatreat. Items on the tentative agenda include capital improvements, water and sewer lagoon funds, the project list for next year's Community Development Block Grant funds, water issues, city contracts and the drainage…

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This haying picture was taken on the James Day Ranch at Newman Lake circa early 1920s.  (Photo courtesy the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum)

Ranching in Newman Lake

We haven't had a historic photo for a while, so here's a look back at the ranching culture that used to be so prevalent in the Valley area. This haying picture was taken on the James Day Ranch at Newman Lake circa early 1920s. The…

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