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Candy fundraiser starts Saturday

Camp Fire USA of the Inland Northwest will begin its annual candy fundraiser Saturday. Camp Fire girls will be selling chocolate mint patties, chocolate swirled with caramel and almonds, Almond Roca, toffee-coated peanuts and trail mix in area grocery stores through March 7. The candies may be purchased for $6 per package.
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Casket factory survives with new life purpose

The Inland Casket Company factory building on Atlantic Street on Spokane’s near north side holds two distinctions. It was home to one of the longest operating casket companies in the area. And it is the only casket factory building still standing in Spokane. This building nearly went the way of the others, but then Marshall Clark of Clark Pacific Realty stepped in. “It was a mess, but I’m good at visualizing things and saw what, with a lot of work, this beautiful old brick building could be,” he said.
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City gets insurance update

The Cheney City Council heard an update Tuesday at its regular meeting regarding the insurance the city is expected to receive for the loss of the Wren Pierson Building. The roof of the building collapsed during heavy snows a little more than a year ago. Paul Simmons, director of parks and recreation, told the council there had been questions about whether there are time limits to collect the insurance money.
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Community space

When the Emmanuel Family Life Center celebrates its opening with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, visitors will see the culmination of a project that’s been under way for several years. Spencer Grainger, the interim executive director, said the project sat dormant for some time because it lacked funding.
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Complacency can chill the commonest of sense

I am an amateur photographer. Which is why I went to Lake Coeur d’Alene the week before Christmas to photograph the eagles. Watching these magnificent raptors fishing for spawned-out salmon had been awe-inspiring, but despite having taken several hundred frames I hadn’t gotten anything really good. So I went back the day after Christmas hoping for better luck.
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Council OKs Jackson

The Spokane Valley City Council made it official Tuesday and approved a contract naming Mike Jackson acting city manager. Jackson has been the city’s deputy city manager for two years and has been filling in for former city manager Dave Mercier after he was asked to resign in January. The contract calls for Jackson to make $144,000 a year, an increase over his $131,962 annual salary as deputy city manager. He will also now receive a monthly car allowance of $400.
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Effort shines light on Beacon Hill trash

It’s an uphill battle that’s been going on for years. Last year, cleanup sessions on Beacon Hill headed by the Fat Tire Trail Riders Club led to 37 abandoned cars being hauled off the mountain. Yet more cars keep coming, along with piles of used tires, old carpet, the occasional used couch and plastic crates filled with all kinds of garbage. “It’s just awful. There are at least half a dozen cars back up there by now,” said Penny Schwynn, a member of the Beacon Hill Trails Advisory Board and a longtime member of the Fat Tire Trail Riders Club. “We have a big problem with illegal vehicle access – people just go up there and dump stuff.”
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Family calendar

Today Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
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Former shelter pup draws national notice

Sadie has some German shepherd in her, but no one knows exactly what else went into creating this perky and friendly medium-sized dog. At 8 years old, she’s no spring chicken, but when her owner, Kathleen Dale, gets out the tennis ball for some play time at Lilac City Dog Training Club, Sadie takes off. “I’m the perfect owner for her, and she’s the perfect dog for me. We are a match made in heaven,” said Dale, while Sadie took a post-ball-chasing nap on the floor.
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Free food distribution Friday

Second Harvest will bring its mobile food bank truck and distribute free food to anyone in need of assistance Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road No appointment or documentation is necessary, but participants must be present in order to receive food. They are encouraged to bring a box.
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Group seeks to offset swim fees

The Spokane Parks Foundation called a meeting Tuesday evening to coordinate fundraising toward bringing back free swimming for some of Spokane’s children. Early last year the Spokane Park Board voted to impose a $1 fee for swimmers age 4 through 17, with adults continuing to pay $2 per day.
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In brief: Community Frameworks to meet on Tuesday

CHENEY – Community Frameworks will hold an informational meeting about homeownership opportunities and affordable mortgage lending for first-time homebuyers on Tuesday at the Cheney Branch Library, 610 First St., at 6 p.m. Potential homebuyers can learn about the new single-family home community, Takoda Park, that Community Frameworks is currently building in.
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In brief: Identity of arson suspect sought

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley Fire Department has released a surveillance photo showing a suspect in an arson fire set behind the HICO Village at 1201 N. Barker Road shortly after 6 p.m. on Jan. 18. Anyone with information about the fire or the man shown in the photo is asked to call the Fire Department at (509) 928-1700 or Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.
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In brief: Julianne’s Prom Closet has dresses

RIVERSIDE – Girls having a tough time finding that special prom dress because money’s tight have another place in Spokane to turn. Julianne’s Prom Closet, 218 N. Bernard St., has 500 prom and party dresses, ranging from size 1 to 24. Girls in need of a dress will need to obtain a letter from a school counselor or someone else in the community, indicating the financial need, to owner Julianne Sullivan.
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In brief: OutSpokane to host ‘Date’ auction

Spokane – OutSpokane will host “Date With a Straight: A Night OUT with Our Allies,” Friday and Saturday. The event will begin with a live-person auction at Irv’s Bar, 415 W. Sprague Ave., Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is for those 21 and older and admission will be $3.
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In brief: Teen bands sought for 2010 BOBfest

SPOKANE COUNTY – The Chase Youth Commission, Hoffman Music, College Road Recording and the YMCA are looking for area teen bands for BOBfest 2010. Twelve bands of all musical genres are needed to for the in the Battle of the Bands competition, which will take place June 12 in Riverfront Park. BOBfest is an opportunity for Spokane to help launch local teen musicians toward a musical career. Selected groups have an opportunity to participate in a Musicians’ Clinic, record their own original song in a professional recording studio at College Road Recording, and perform live in Riverfront Park with a professional backline and road crew. The winning BOBfest band will receive paid performance sessions, CD production and Hoffman Music gift certificates.
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it’s never too late to skate

On a recent evening, the lobby of the Eagles Ice Arena burgeoned with eager skaters waiting for their lessons to begin. Chattering children squirmed as parents laced up their skates, while others pressed their noses against the plastic, watching skaters skim across the ice. But children weren’t the only ones preparing for ice skating lessons. Patty Mathias, 51, laced up for her third Learn to Skate class. Eagles offers group instruction for adult novice skaters as well as private lessons.
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Mayor Towey takes helm

Ten minutes after beginning his first meeting as a new member of the Spokane Valley City Council, Tom Towey was elected mayor. That set off a month of frantic activity as Towey tried to learn all he could about his new job and participate in numerous meetings. He even bought a copy of “Robert’s Rules for Dummies” to polish his skills. The nomination by his fellow council members for the ceremonial office of mayor wasn’t a complete surprise, however. Several council members had asked him if he would be willing to serve in the role. “I said I would, but I didn’t expect it,” he said. “I’m glad they have the confidence that I can do the job. I had planned on having the mayor as someone with a little more experience.”
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Miss Spokane Pageant to be held Feb. 21

The Miss Spokane Pageant will be held at Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road in Airway Heights, on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Nine young women will compete for the title of Miss Spokane, including: Tiffany Yoder, a graduate of Medical Lake High School, and currently a student at Eastern Washington University; Denise Hinkey, a graduate of Davenport High School, and currently a student at EWU; Kelly Fordham, a graduate of Kamiakin High School in Kennewick, and currently a student at EWU; Susan Harrison, a graduate of Jenkins High School in Chewelah, and currently a student at Gonzaga University; Heather Moore, a graduate of Sunrise Christian Academy, Valley Contract Based Education, and The Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design; Lauren Kuhn, a graduate of Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen, Wash., and currently a student at Gonzaga University; Sondra Willmann, a graduate of Shadle Park High School, and currently a student at Spokane Falls Community College; Emerald Armstrong, a graduate of South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Wash., and currently a student at Whitworth University; and Kylee Denevan, a graduate of Shadle Park High School, and currently a student at Whitworth University.
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