Washington Voices

Artist Jeffrey Loyd does not do foliage, portraits or land, sky and seascapes, at least, not in the obvious fashion. Rather, he captures the feelings that come with those things.

Maya Murphy, 28, believes in setting goals. She recently completed her first triathlon and started an investment firm with her husband, Dave Murphy. Her most treasured long-term goal also involves Dave. She said, “Several years ago at my grandpa’s funeral, my grandma told me, ‘We were married for 61 years and I still liked him.’ I thought – I want to do that! That’s when I set my goal of a 50th wedding anniversary.”

Construction of the new Jefferson Elementary School near the intersection of 37th Avenue and Manito Boulevard is under way, and come this spring a major overhaul of Hart Field will begin as well. Spokane Public Schools presented plans for the Hart Field renovation project at an open house last Thursday at Jefferson Elementary School.

Amy Roth, of Spokane: “They are too negative, but when you have two opposite points of view, how can it not be negative? But, it shouldn’t be made personal.”

Katie McLaughlin, 20, and Jerad Laitinen, 19, spent part of an afternoon last week making treats for the dogs at Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services. They spread dog food on hamburger buns and passed them out to the dogs, each taking turns passing the bun under the cage door and talking to each pet. They are at the shelter gaining work and volunteer experience through East Valley’s Success Toward Adult Responsibility program, which works to help students between 18 and 21 years old transition to adulthood. Each has some sort of disability, whether they are intellectually disabled or are autistic. They are all high-functioning students and are learning to become advocates for themselves.