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Today BEARFOOT (JAZZ/AMERICANA) – 7 p.m., Di Lunas, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint, 263-0846.

CHENEY – The Cheney Police Department is now fighting crime with high-tech tools to let its officers spend more time patrolling the streets and less time doing paperwork. Police Cmdr. Rick Campbell said the new computers in patrol cars went live the evening of Sept. 11 and were used a short time later during an early morning arrest on Sept. 12.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Tension builds as people take their turns around the table. Mixed drinks sparkle next to them. People speak softly as they play Texas Hold’em in the poker room of Northern Quest Casino. No one is making any sudden gestures – the wrong body language can give you away. Then the round culminates, someone comes out on top, people breathe a little easier, and the dealer turns out more cards. Then they begin again, taking their chances, putting down their American green – all for just one more shot.

Veep Duane Rasmussen of the Kootenai County R’s sez there’s more to state Sen. Mike Jorgenson’s close encounter with the crack reporting team of host Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show.” Remember? The Hayden Lake senator was caught on tape with other national GOP conventioneers explaining “Small Town Values” to Stewart’s F-Troopers. Mike stammered that Small Town Values meant church – “Christian church, Jewish church …” Well, Duane tells Huckleberries that he encountered Mike shortly after the taping occurred. And that Mike couldn’t figure out what had just happened to him. Seems one of the Stewart reporters filmed Mike’s part of the segment four times before he got what he wanted. Which was an extremely funny cameo in the four-minute-plus clip. However, Duane says that Mike now feels that he was “ambushed” into looking foolish. He had plenty of company on that clip. Arizona bound

One World Spokane Organic Community Kitchen and One World Everybody East Foundation will hold a fundraiser Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at 1804 E. Sprague Ave. The evening will include food, entertainment and a silent auction.

Where did one out of 12 working Americans get their start? Who hires more people globally every day? Who trains more people than the U.S. Army? According to Tim Skubitz, the answer is McDonald’s. He should know, because he owns three area McDonald’s restaurant franchises, and started working for McDonald’s more than 30 years ago. “I began my career in Seattle at the age of 15; looking for a first time job,” said the owner/operator of Rathdrum’s McDonald’s. “Little did I know that the nervousness of applying for a job would lead me into a progression of advancement from a crew member into lead position, management, area supervisor and now, ownership.”

Weekly activities Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) – Sunday worship with Holy Communion, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum, 10:20 a.m., nursery care provided. Preschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-5. Weekly activities include small groups, Bible studies, quilting, scrapbooking, confirmation and youth group at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls. 773-5321.

OLYMPIA – Time for round two. Tonight on a scenic spit of land near the Canadian border, Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican challenger Dino Rossi will again debate each other. It’s the second face-off of five that have been scheduled so far, including one Oct. 9 in Spokane.

This lovely beagle is a happy girl. She appears to be calm and quiet - no baying here, walks great on the leash and would make a great all around home companion. Anyone interested in adopting in this dog can visit SCRAPS at 2521 N Flora Road, or call 477-2532. Or, visit www.spokanecounty.org /animal . Most available pets can also be seen posted on petfinder.com. Dogs are $82.03 to adopt, which includes license, neuter, vaccination, microchip, and a trip to the vet. Free private pet behavioral counseling sessions are offered to all who adopt here.

Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice cream. Congratulations to:

Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice cream. Congratulations to:

For 09-25-2008

For the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 Monday – Rosemary chicken over brown rice, vegetables, French bread, baked apple slices.

Gary Eller, a noted singer, songwriter and guitarist, will perform and interpret historical folk songs with roots in Idaho, at the Bayview Community Center, Sunday, at 2 p.m. on the lawn, weather permitting, or inside if not. Bring your banjo, guitar, fiddle or whatever, and share your sheet music and songs with Eller. There will be an old-fashioned jam following the performance. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and be part of the show or a spectator. The show is free. This show is sponsored by the Bayview Community Council and the Bayview Historical Society.

The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in cooperation with recognized social service agencies in Spokane. If you have an item to donate, please contact the social service agency directly. Donors who can deliver items are especially appreciated. If someone you know needs help, contact a local social service agency provider.