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Talk at Salem Lutheran church will focus on youth jobs

Patrick Copeland Malone, co-founder of Jobs Not Jails, and Amy Johnson, a senior at Whitworth University, will host "Greening Our Neighborhoods: a Poster Session on Green Collar Jobs," Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1428 W. Broadway Ave. Johnson and Malone will discuss green collar jobs and the application of those in the West Central Neighborhood of Spokane.
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Valley HUB ready to serve it up

Christmas came a little late for the Valley HUB, a regional indoor sports complex located on the fringes of Liberty Lake. But it came last week in the form of a thousand pounds of new sports equipment donated by Rhino Sports. The equipment includes four complete volleyball sets and two referee stands. "These are the professional grade, NCAA-approved, very nice sets," said Valley HUB director Jon Delonas. The nets can be adjusted in just a few minutes to do double duty as pickleball or badminton nets. "It saves us a lot of time and effort."
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Wintry residue makes sports practice a battle

When you think of high school spring sports, it conjures images of grass just beginning to green, trees beginning to bud and temperatures beginning to climb. Your ears strain to hear the pop of baseballs hitting leather mitts, footfalls on rubberized tracks and the distinctive sound of clubs rocketing golf balls off practice tees.
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CV student arrested on drug charges

A 17-year-old student was arrested at Central Valley High School Wednesday morning following a months-long investigation that revealed he was dealing marijuana. The male student was arrested about 10:30 a.m. inside School Resource Deputy Jay Bailey's office. He was initially placed into custody on three felony counts of delivery of controlled substance, marijuana.
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From China, with lots of love

After five years of infertility treatment, Vicki Sax's yearning for children was both painful and unyielding. "It was ridiculous," said her husband, Ken, recalling the trouble the couple had gone through during those fruitless years. They had always known they would adopt children, even if they had children of their own. Ken's father was an orphan and lived a successful life. "We had always wanted to give a child that same kind of opportunity." he said.
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Home mortgage fiasco hurts more than homeowners

The financial minefields of the whimsical and oft unpredictable home mortgage industry have hurt more than the banks, lending companies and home buyers. Its victims are also of the innocent and concrete variety as this tale of home loss continues to spin in its downward spiral. Daily news reports relay stories about how those, who drained their savings, robbed Peter to pay Paul, and believed the exaggerated assessments of the houses they bought, are now facing balloon payments and refinancing nightmares because they owe much more than the house is worth.
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In brief: New beef suppliers for CV schools

Beef is back on the menu at Central Valley schools. The district had removed beef items from school menus in January after being notified of possible contamination in meat processed by Westland Meat Co. and Hallmark Meat Packing Co.
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In brief: Programs benefit from Fred Meyer Foundation

The Fred Meyer Foundation has donated $3,000 to Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels and $2,975 to the Spokane Valley Partners Smart Start School Supplies Program. Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to elderly and disabled residents. The school supplies program run by Spokane Valley Partners gives supplies to low-income students in the Central Valley, East Valley, West Valley and Freeman school districts.
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Inside our schools: Heart health event gets students jumping

More than 500 students explored heart health this week during the Jump Rope for Heart event at Greenacres Elementary School. Kids in each classroom jumped into activities designed to get the students moving and teach them how to keep their hearts healthier. Some students also raised money for the American Heart Association in celebration of American Heart Month.
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Jacobs’ Upholstery now covers high-end outdoor furnishings

Four Spokane Valley siblings have uncovered a new market for their nearly 50-year-old family upholstery business. The owners of Jacobs' Upholstery and Patio added the outdoor aspect a year ago by reconfiguring the interior custom upholstery workrooms to create retail space for high-end outdoor furniture and accessories that also can showcase their custom work.
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Land swap means some students will attend Freeman schools

The Central Valley School District and Freeman School District have agreed to swap a small piece of land containing a handful of homes on a ridge at the end of Jackson Road. CV students who live in that area will join the Freeman School District. Palomino Estates resident Phyllis Harrington launched the petition drive to switch school districts even though her son graduated several years ago. "There's no Central Valley bus that comes up here," she said. "I don't know why it wasn't done a long, long time ago."
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Senior meals

For the week of Feb. 25-29 Monday – Riblets, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, French bread, orange halves.
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Somebody needs you

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.
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Two injured when semi-trailer rolls off jacks

Spokane Valley firefighters and medics responded to 213 calls in the seven days that ended Wednesday, including one in which a semi-trailer fell on two men. The men were working under a car-hauling trailer at the Broadway Truck Stop, 6606 E. Broadway Ave., on Feb. 14 when the trailer rolled off the jacks that were supporting it.
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Week in review

Valley Fire – Commissioners discussed storing a truck and emergency trailer for the Department of Emergency Management. They voted to accept the equipment. They approved a switch to financial reporting on a cash basis. They also passed a resolution to spend $2,200 from the crime restitution fund to purchase a camera and a flammable liquid detector. There was an executive session to discuss possible litigation. (Source: Administrative director Debbie Cox) Fire District 13 (Newman Lake) – Commissioners voted to approve the down payment on a new fire and rescue boat being built by Harbor Guard Boats. Chief Rick Cokley, who was with the district for a little over a year, has turned in his resignation. Commissioners voted to authorize hiring a consultant firm to assist with a search for a new chief. (Source: Secretary Rosa Ingram)