Voices

Natalie Achenbach believes little things, like chicken eggs, can have a big impact.

I just hate it when a conversation with one of my sons begins with “Mom, I’ve got something to tell you. Don’t be upset.”

Spokane Valley nonprofit opened 66,000 square foot facility in 2007.

If a picture is worth a thousand words then Tom Rousseau, 89, has enough for several libraries in his Spokane Valley home.

Asking a girl you’re interested in to get your current girlfriend’s necklace repaired may not be the smoothest way to make a connection, but it worked for Gerold “Gerry” Lamers.

Even when handled lightly, I understand the power of words. And while not all words are meant to be taken literally, I think some should be.

One of early Spokane’s most generous benefactors may be one of the least known. Col. David P. Jenkins does have an elaborate grave monument at Fairmount Memorial Park, and has one building in Spokane and one school in Chewelah named for him, but that’s pretty much it.

Eric and Mary Braden

Ruby is available for adoption from the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service. Shelter workers say she is a sweet, dignified girl who needs a loving owner to give her lots of TLC. With her age, she has some minor medical issues but nothing that can’t be handled. Please refer to the pet’s ID number when contacting SCRAPS with questions about one of the adoptable pets. If you are interested in this dog or any animal at SCRAPS, call (509) 477-2532 or come by the shelter 6815 E. Trent Ave. Spokane Valley. Dog adoptions are $87.04 and include spay or neuter, first set of vaccinations, health check, microchip and first year’s license.

“We Are Still Here” will highlight works of Native American artists, representing more than a dozen tribes.

When Jonathan Finck paints, he whistles, claps and stomps, but the 21-year-old doesn’t speak. In fact, the 21-year-old artist can’t speak. Instead, Finck communicates on the canvas. His work, along with five of his classmates, is on display at the Spokane Public Library in the Very Special Art Exhibition, through the end of this month.