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MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013

Three candidates try for SV council seat

In today's "in case you missed it" category, we ran a story Saturday that profiled the three candidates for Spokane Valley City Council that will appear on the primary election ballot that will hit mailboxes this week. Deputy Mayor Gary Schimmels is running for re-election…

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Ellin Schafer, 15, above, and her mother, Carolyn, assemble a quilt at their home in Spokane Valley on Tuesday. Carolyn Schafer is organizing a quilting drive for the members of Mason Flemmer’s unit. Flemmer, the orchestra teacher at Central Valley, is being deployed for the third time to Afghanistan. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Saturday's highlights

Ellin Schafer, 15, above, and her mother, Carolyn, assemble a quilt at their home in Spokane Valley on Tuesday. Carolyn Schafer is organizing a quilting drive for the members of Mason Flemmer’s unit. Flemmer, the orchestra teacher at Central Valley, is being deployed for the…

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THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013

Brett Siddoway, 18, holds up a fishing net full of golf balls he gathered from the aquatic driving range at MeadowWood Golf Course on July 3. Siddoway has been a range hand at the course the last three summers. (Colin Mulvany)

Today's highlights

Brett Siddoway, 18, holds up a fishing net full of golf balls he gathered from the aquatic driving range at MeadowWood Golf Course on July 3. Siddoway has been a range hand at the course the last three summers. SR photo/Colin Mulvany I'm really not…

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013

Carroll L. Pollard, a Level III registered sex offender, is now living in Otis Orchards.  (Photo courtesy the Spokane County Sheriff's Office)

Sex offender living in Otis Orchards

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office sent out a notification today about a Level III sex offender now living in the 19200 block of East Buckeye in Otis Orchards. A person classified as Level III is considered the most likely to reoffend. Carroll L. Pollard, 66,…

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TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2013

Special meeting in Liberty Lake

The Liberty Lake City Council is holding a special meeting today at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The purpose of the meeting is to amend an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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MONDAY, JULY 8, 2013

Ten-year-old Kaylee Martin and her mom Michele Martin browse the book selection at Liberty Lake Library on Tuesday. The library is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. (Kathy Plonka)

Saturday's highlights

Ten-year-old Kaylee Martin and her mom Michele Martin browse the book selection at Liberty Lake Library on Tuesday. The library is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. SR photo/Kathy Plonka Now that we're all back from a lengthy weekend, let's take a look at some…

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FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2013

Greg Williams and Colleen Ramsey (reflected in mirror) drive the streets of Spokane Valley during a training session last week for the West Valley School District. (Dan Pelle)

Thursday's highlights

Greg Williams and Colleen Ramsey (reflected in mirror) drive the streets of Spokane Valley during a training session last week for the West Valley School District. SR photo/Dan Pelle Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July celebration. Before the…

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013

Celebrate the Fourth of July

This is just a reminder that there are two opportunities to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Spokane Valley area tomorrow and it's even possible to go to both celebrations. The celebration at Greenacres Park at 1311 N. Long Road begins at 9:45 a.m.…

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MONDAY, JULY 1, 2013

Spokane Valley Tech students run though the large room that used to be a Rite-Aid during a sports medicine class taught by Keith Eggleston on Wednesday. Eggleston was teaching the students how to analyze body movements and make corrections for injury prevention and efficiency. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Saturday's highlights

Spokane Valley Tech students run though the large room that used to be a Rite-Aid during a sports medicine class taught by Keith Eggleston on Wednesday. Eggleston was teaching the students how to analyze body movements and make corrections for injury prevention and efficiency. SR…

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013

A goat waiting to be milked reacts as more goats push past Lorie Arnold, owner of Heron Pond Farm, and Corey Zalewski, left, who try to keep them from invading the milking room on Monday. Arnold said the goats typically are excited to be milked and some will try to force their way past others for a turn. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Today's highlights

A goat waiting to be milked reacts as more goats push past Lorie Arnold, owner of Heron Pond Farm, and Corey Zalewski, left, who try to keep them from invading the milking room on Monday. Arnold said the goats typically are excited to be milked…

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013

Fire District 8 special meeting today

The Spokane County Fire District 8 board of commissioners will hold a speical meeting today at 5:30 p.m. at Station 82, 12100 E. Palouse Highway. The purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates that have applied to fill the vacant commissioner seat. The public…

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TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

Saltese Flats meeting tonight

Spokane County will host a public meeting tonight to talk about their planned wetland restoration project in the Saltese Flats. The meeting will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road. This project doesn't involved any treated wastewater…

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MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013

Newman Lake milfoil treatment this week

Spokane County is scheduled to do a milfoil treatment on Newman Lake this week, weather permitting. People are asked to stay off the lake until Friday to allow the chemical time to work properly against the invasive aquatic plant. A map of the treatment area…

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Photos and flowers are seen in the Pines Cemetery’s Mausoleum on Wednesday. Fairmount Memorial Association has acquired the Pines Cemetery and South Pines Cemetery. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Saturday's highlights

Photos and flowers are seen in the Pines Cemetery’s Mausoleum on Wednesday. Fairmount Memorial Association has acquired the Pines Cemetery and South Pines Cemetery. SR photo/Tyler Tjomsland The wet weather returned again today, but we have some highlights from Saturday's Valley Voice to keep us…

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FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013

DUI patrols this weekend

Special DUI emphasis patrols are planned for all over Eastern Washington this weekend, so line up a designated driver if you plan to be drinking. The Washington State Patrol will have their mobile DUI processing trailer in downtown Spokane during Hoopfest this weekend. The special…

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Greenacres Middle School eighth-grader Zach Windhorst salutes Friday after performing with teacher Dana Hilpert and her dog Murphy. (Dan Pelle)

Today's highlights

Greenacres Middle School eighth-grader Zach Windhorst salutes Friday after performing with teacher Dana Hilpert and her dog Murphy. SR photo/Dan Pelle Welcome to wet and rainy Thursday. Today is a good day to stay inside and have that second cup of coffee while checking out…

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MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013

Spokane Valley Council budget retreat

This is just a reminder that the Spokane Valley City Council will host their annual budget workshop Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which will focus on planning and…

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Opportunity Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Laurie Spence and students dance the Dabke, a traditional Lebanese dance, during International Day on Wednesday in Spokane Valley. The five-step dance is often performed at weddings. (Dan Pelle)

Saturday's highlights

Opportunity Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Laurie Spence and students dance the Dabke, a traditional Lebanese dance, during International Day on Wednesday in Spokane Valley. The five-step dance is often performed at weddings. SR photo/Dan Pelle Good Monday morning, everyone. It sounds like we need to…

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013

Live fire training Saturday

Residents near Spokane County Fire District 8 Station 82 on the Palouse Highway in Valleyford shouldn't be alarmed if they see smoke rising into the air tomorrow. The district will be doing some live fire training at the station Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. Firefighters…

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You need a cat, don't you?

The kitty doors are bursting at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service, so the shelter is offering free cats to good homes today and Satuday. One hundred and three cats have come in since June 1 and they need someone to feed them, pet…

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

The shoreline reinforcement project at a Newman Lake cabin stops the shore from disappearing under it, as seen Tuesday. The Spokane County Conservation District secured a grant to lay “bio logs” of coconut husks wrapped in netting and plant “whips” of willow trees and other waterside species to create a “root matrix” that will stabilize the shoreline. (Jesse Tinsley)

Today's highlights

The shoreline reinforcement project at a Newman Lake cabin stops the shore from disappearing under it, as seen Tuesday. The Spokane County Conservation District secured a grant to lay “bio logs” of coconut husks wrapped in netting and plant willow trees and other waterside species…

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013

Rockford town hall meeting tonight

There will be a town hall meeting with Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich tonight in Rockford. All area residents are invited to attend and ask questions at the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at the McIntosh Grange at First and Lake Street.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Newman Lake property owners meeting

The Newman Lake Property Owners Association is planning a meeting for Wednesday night to discuss, in part, an erosion control project put in place on one Newman Lake property by the Spokane County Conservation District. There will also be a presentation by Newman Lake Fire…

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MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013

Gretchen DeRusha, left, models one of her own wigs for the five Locks of Love donors in a fourth-grade class Thursday at South Pines Elementary. DeRusha, a cancer patient in remission, is a retired school district speech and language pathologist and she presented the girls with certificates for their generosity. (Jesse Tinsley)

Saturday's highlights

Gretchen DeRusha, left, models one of her own wigs for the five Locks of Love donors in a fourth-grade class Thursday at South Pines Elementary. DeRusha, a cancer patient in remission, is a retired school district speech and language pathologist and she presented the girls…

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FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013

Fire District 9 demonstration day

Spokane County Fire District 9, which stretches above the northern city limits of Spokane and Spokane Valley, will host a demonstration day and wellness fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3801 E. Farwell Road. Firefighters will be demonstrating auto extrications, high-angle rescues…

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