The Slice Someday You Might Want A Favor From That Just Bashed Newcomer

Mon., Jan. 30, 1995

By Paul Turner srpaulturner@gmail.com

Sometimes, when we hear newcomer-bashing, we find ourselves considering the possibility that the person who will emerge as Spokane’s key leader in the next century could currently be a little kid growing up in Kansas City or Sacramento.

Slice answers: Teacher Annie Nelson had her fourth-graders at Lake Spokane Elementary tackle “What is your dream job?”

“My dream job is to be a veterinarian. Veterinarians help animals. I love animals and I love tacking good care of them.” - Meagan

“My dream job is to be a fashion designer!…I would like to be the first person to wear new cool outfits.” - Becca

“My dream job is a housewife. When I become one, I will do launry. I will make dinner. I will vaccum the house and fold the launry. I will buy food for my family and feed the animals.” - Erica

“My dream job is to be a layer. When I was a little younger I would play layer.” - Kristin

“I want to be a teacher because I want to make kids smart.” - Melissa

“My dream job is to be a professional football player for San Fran.” - Geoff

“…a nurse because it is a good job. You know more about health than a lot of people.” - Amanda

“…being a fire fighter.” - Todd

“…a football player. I have the speed. I can catch.” - Adam

“…a docter.” - Krysten

“I would like to be a lawyer but I really want to be brain surgeon because I hear that they make a lot of money.” - Chad

“…to be a hockey player, because it is fun to play.” - Chris

“…to be a book writer. I can write horror storys.” - Andrew

“…to be a scientist that studys clouds.” - John

“…to make video games.” - Joel

“I want to go under sea.” - Taylor

“…professional football player…I love to tackle people.” - (unsigned)

Today’s Slice question: In terms of attitude, what’s the biggest difference between Spokane County residents and Kootenai County residents?

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The Slice appears Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on IN Life. Write The Slice at P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; call (509) 459-5470; fax (509) 459-5098.