Tina Friedman of Samuels, Idaho, plans a photo exhibition of her eight-month visit to Africa. Her photos will be displayed at the Bonner Mall in Sandpoint. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review
This file photo from 1994 shows the cross-country ski trail at Fourth of July Pass in Coeur d'Alene. Susy Renner of Spokane skis past the warming hut built by the Panhandle Nordic Club. File/The Spokesman-Review
A computerized communicator has enabled Steve Allert to more easily state his thoughts and desires - whether it be conversing with friends or ordering a burger - despite cerebral palsy. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review
Mamie English, 18, went from Project CDA, the alternative high school, to the Navy and his headed for medic training in California. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review
Kootenai County planners Chuck Finan, left, and Rand Wichman have tackled the chore of finding names for the county's unnamed streets and roads. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review
1. The photo on the cover of Mike and Barbara Weber's book is of themselves and their family on a train as they make their monthlong voyage in the early 1950s to Washington state from New York. Photo courtesy of the Weber family
2. Mike and Barbara Weber's book tells the tale of their 8-year separation during World War II. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review
1. Warren Fisher and Tina Voorhees adjust a closet door at Lillian and Larry Booth's new Habitat for Humanity home. Photos by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review
2. Habitat home builders Lillian and Larry Booth, left, join Nick and Alanna Sell.
Mullan High School students Steve Greenfield, center, and Ken Chambers work on one of the computers their school company built. The money raised goes to scholarships for seniors. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review
1. Claudia "Mikki" Stevens, center, has a laugh during last year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Spokane. The Red Hot Mamas perform at public events year-round. Photo by Dan McComb/The Spokesman-Review
2. Above: Kim Brown takes a break from the Mamas' usual zany repertoire with a soulful rendition of "The Christmas Song" during a recent performance in Coeur d'Alene. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review
3. Left: The audience shows its appreciation.
The Milwaukee Road is a book published by the Museum of North Idaho. The group has published books since 1990 and is always looking for a few good ideas. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review
