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SVHS senior Alex Bityukov is a piano-tuning protégé

At 18 years old, Spokane Valley High School senior Alex Bityukov has learned to make all the strings of the piano sing together in harmony. “A lot of people don’t think you can tune a piano when you’re 18, or even 17,” said Bityukov, who has been learning the trade from Dan Loibl, also known as Dan the Piano Man, for the past five years. “I actually started tuning in houses when I was 17.”
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U-Hi athlete Cassidy Walter always one step ahead

In February 2013, when Cassidy Walter felt something pop in her knee during a showcase soccer tournament in Las Vegas, she collapsed on the field. The tenacious University High School junior never guessed the injury would end her high school playing career.
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Upper Columbia Academy graduate Alex Bauer has positive outlook

If there was ever a role model for the notion of paying it forward, Upper Columbia Academy senior Alex Bauer would be the guy. “I do my best to be as happy as I can,” he said. “I say good morning to everybody. I like to see people smile; it makes me happy. I feel that if I’m friendly and show kindness to everyone, they’ll do the same for someone else.”
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Valley Christian’s Cole has passion for digital design

Micah Cole has always been the kind of person who has a powerful desire to learn how things work. If something catches his interest, it’s a good bet that sooner or later he’s going to take it apart and figure out how it works. “I’ve always enjoyed electronics,” the Valley Christian senior said. “And I’ve always enjoyed computer stuff.”
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Volunteer opportunities

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop - Volunteers are needed for the Discovery Shop, 805 W. Garland Ave., for help with a number of duties. For more information, call Joanne at (509) 465-1607. Anna Ogden Hall Long Term Recovery Shelter - Volunteer opportunities include in the nursery and kitchen; various program class teachers; reception work; and help in the medical clinic. Required introductory classes are offered three times per month. For more information, call (509) 535-8510 or visit www.ugmspokane.org.
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WV’s Hansen hones writing talent

While Kyle Hansen excels in academics and music, his writing captures attention. His prose has won acclaim nationally. West Valley High School English teacher Kamiel Youseph said Hansen is a writer who strives to refine already well-written pieces. Hansen’s award-winning essay about a first turkey hunt showcases that ability.
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Charming Lulu Sewing Boutique adds modern flair to sewing, quilting

Sewers and quilters in Spokane Valley can stitch together something new, thanks to Charming Lulu Sewing Boutique. The shop, which Stefanie and Shayne Gruenig opened last November in the space formerly occupied by Scrapper’s Attic on Mullan, stocks a mix of modern fabrics, notions and patterns to complement the Janome sewing machines they sell, service and repair.
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East Valley schools to see changes due to enrollment slide

With declining enrollment and related staff cuts, East Valley School District administrators are making changes in day-to-day operations. Interim Superintendent Tom Gresch is hoping scheduling changes will help keep many of the 66 staff members who received layoff notices at the beginning of the month.
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