Inside this week’s issue

Hand-stitched treasure
Mike Tracy wants to know more about his needlework piece from early 1800s.
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Enjoying Spokane culture
Newcomer Patricia Irons is settling in as general manager of the Fox Theater.
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Bowl of mystery
Collector pins down origin of porcelain piece from early 1900s.
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Still soaring
Joe Dill has been making and flying detailed model airplanes for almost 60 years.
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Divide and bloom
Pat Munts says this is the time of year to divide your irises.
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Build temporary wall
It’s easy to put in a partition that you can later remove without a trace.
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Build durable yard furniture
Use PVC to contruct dining set that is weatherproof and inexpensive.
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Keep your eyes on their ears
Dogs can get infected ears from a variety of sources.
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Mark you calendar
A roundup of farmers markets, home, garden and pet events.
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How are we doing?
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