Voices newsPublished Thursday, September 04, 2008  HILLYARD – When Marvin Peterson's wife, Vicki, was hospitalized a few weeks ago, he nearly closed the Hillyard Variety, a small shop on North Market Street that provides space for various neighborhood vendors.
I have lived on Bridges Road, in northeastern Spokane County, since late 1974. When I first moved there, there were six families on the four-mile stretch of that road between Elk and Jackson Road, where Jackson forms a T intersection with Bridges. I was informed by Spokane County Road Department employees when I went there last year to inquire about improving Bridges Road that there were 117 families living on Bridges then; there are more now – I don't know how many.  A collection of family photos, recipes and memories compiled by two cousins.Memoirs by a self-described adrenaline junkie who has been a Marine, a firefighter and boxer, and is currently an expert on how NOT to build a log home. The story of a woman who gave birth to 16 children, written by her 13th child.
 Carolina Nowak, 26, is a mother to 4-year-old twins Silas and Amelie. It was not too long after they were born that Nowak began a new chapter in her life as an artist.
Healing Rooms Ministries will present its 10th annual Spiritual Hunger Conference on Wednesday through 13 at the Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. WASL news typically isn't good news. But here's something that's sure to cheer kids in elementary and middle schools: Terry Bergeson feels your pain. Boy Scout Troop 71 invites the public and prospective Scouts to its "Ropealooza" open house on Sunday at Shiloh Hills Fellowship, 207 E. Lincoln Road, to see the rope bridge, ideal campsite, merry-go-round and archway it has built. Fall officially begins in less than three weeks and many people are asking, Where did the summer go? The general consensus was that summer was very short and many are not ready for fall and winter. The 17th annual Wendy's Classic Golf Tournament Sept. 15 at the Spokane Country Club, 2010 W. Waikiki Road, will benefit the Spokane Guilds' School and Neuromuscular Center.  Longtime Spokane Valley resident Duane Olm always came through for his family and community. He enjoyed doing handiwork for the county animal shelter where he had volunteered since the mid-1990s. With family, Olm loved to fish and hunt, mainly for the enjoyment of being outdoors with those he loved.
Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave., will hold a " '50s Barbecue: A Mystery Dinner" on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m.  The summer blur of camping and boating activity at Farragut State Park may be coming to a close, but park officials are just launching into a series of more than $6 million in projects to upgrade the park's wastewater system and Eagle boat launch and to decrease fire danger by removing some trees and brush.
BAYVIEW – A dispute over a Bayview sewer connection recently devolved into a diver disconnecting a restaurant's underwater sewer and water connections, an on-dock confrontation and a visit by police. Ultimately it may have to be resolved in court.  HAUSER LAKE – Organizers of the Hauser Lake Poker Run do not care which way the poker hand is played – they just want everyone to participate in this fun, community event that supports the Hauser Lake Watershed Coalition.
None other than former Bill Clinton adviser Bruce Reed cautions Demos not to celebrate John McCain's choice of a running mate too soon. Reed, the son of Scott and Mary Lou Reed of Fernan, greeted the selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin with less joy than some Demo partisans who were ready to dismiss the Sandpoint native as "Geraldine Quayle" – a reference to unimpressive Geraldine Ferraro and former VP Dan Quayle. After all, Bruce said in his Slate column Saturday, the selection of Palin hit too close too home. Writes Bruce: "She was born a few miles from where I grew up, went to junior college in my hometown, and has now eclipsed Deep Throat and Larry Craig as the most famous graduate in University of Idaho history. It's as if the McCain campaign were micro-targeting my wife's demographic: exercise-crazed hockey moms from Idaho who married their high school sweethearts." For those who might dismiss Palin as too risky, Reed warned that McCain might spin his choice to undersc Hey kids! Be the first in your neighborhood to find where Scoop Reporter is hiding inside today's Voice and win free scoops of ice cream for you and your family. Post Falls and Lakeland School Districts lunch menus for the week of Sept. 8-12. Post Falls School District
Elementary school  Ruthe Harshman says she's rarely at a loss for words.But last May when she received a call saying her charm bracelets that had been missing for 20 years had turned up in Iowa, she couldn't summon any words to describe her happiness.
Public meetings, clubs and support groups in the Post Falls/Rathdrum area in the upcoming weeks: Kootenai County
Hagadone Hospitality, Post Falls, commercial structure, valued at $656,544. The wedding was perfect. The bride was beautiful, the weather cooperated, the cake was gorgeous, and the imported flowers from Hawaii added an exotic touch. There was plenty of great food, the guests were well-behaved, nobody tripped over the extension cords, and the septic tank didn't back up. Fundraiser for Baby Steven Tucker – Friday at 7 p.m. at Hayden Bible Church, 290 E. Miles Ave. Live auction with proceeds to go to Steve and Holley Tucker to help offset costs of caring for their son who was born with 22 Q L deletion chromosome disorder. For information or cash donations, call the church at 772-2511.  The Post Falls, Lakeland and Timberlake volleyball teams will be much improved this fall.All three teams return the nucleus of teams that struggled last year.
Fall is in the air, but the Post Falls Community Volunteers and the Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County will enjoy summer one last time when they team up Tuesday for the first "Fun in the Park Friend Raiser" barbecue at Q'emiln Park in Post Falls. Ongoing
Route of the Hiawatha - The "crown jewel" of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Wind through 10 tunnels and seven high trestles. This 15-mile route crosses the Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana, best known for the long St. Paul Pass or "Taft" Tunnel which is 1.66 miles in length. It's all downhill with shuttle buses available to take you and your bike back to the top. Open daily through Oct. 5. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace. Day pass: $9/adults, $5/ages 3-13. Shuttle: $9/adults, $6/children. 744-1301. HAUSER – Hauser's new top city official is also its first woman mayor.Olita Johnston was appointed to the post to replace Don Werst, who resigned earlier this year amid a recall effort. General
Cataldo Reunion Potluck – Open to all current and former residents of Cataldo, Idaho; Sept. 14, at Mission Inn, 36179 E. Canyon Road, Cataldo, begins at 12:30 p.m. Participants should bring a potluck dish, dinnerware, lawn chairs, and pictures and memorabilia of the Cataldo area. No contact info given. A comprehensive revision of the city's shoreline master plan – including new regulations on the height and mass of buildings near the Spokane River and Latah Creek – goes before the public in an open house today and then in a public hearing on Wednesday before the city Plan Commission.  It's an old profession, dating back to the 18th century, if not earlier, though they consider it less as a profession than something they just love to do. They are "hookers," and they enjoy sharing their skills with others.
CHENEY – Because of meter-reading errors, 25 percent of Cheney's water has gone unbilled over the past three years, and the city appears to be out about $14,400. For most of us, grocery carts are a utilitarian necessity to get our groceries to the car. But, for all of us, abandoned carts are a blight on the community.  Felicia Curry, a sixth-grader at Holmes Elementary School in the West Central Neighborhood, showed up at a pizza party last week with her mother, dressed in a pair of new silver and pink athletic shoes that she got just in time for school.
 For those of us who are passionate gardeners, getting out and playing in the dirt is a form of therapy. The act of pulling weeds and planting not only keeps us sane but gets us to exercise in ways the gyms can't replicate.
For the week of Sept. 8-12Monday – Chicken pot pie over biscuit, brussels sprouts, baked apple slices. The Spokane County Interstate Fair will feature the International Lumberjack Show from Friday through Sept. 14. Today
Senior Wellness Conference – Today. The "Inland Northwest Senior Wellness Conference" will be held at Spokane Community College. Lunch will be available. Includes transportation, escort and admission. For price and details call 482-0803, Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Today
After-school Specials (Moran Prairie) - Celebrate children's book author Dav Pilkey through stories, crafts and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. 893-8340.  Cooper is 10 to 12 years old and still has a lot of charm and personality. Cooper has chronic pancreatitis. All it means is he will be on special food for the rest of his life. No table scraps for this guy. Cooper recently was neutered and had his teeth cleaned. This little guy will steal your heart because he is just a love bug. Cooper loves to sleep with you and cuddle in your lap. He gets along with other dogs and cats. For more information and an application, call Jennifer at 868-8556. Special adoption fee is $100.
A plan for reducing wildfire danger in Spokane County calls for restrictions on building materials and a requirement for sprinklers in houses among other far-reaching goals. Students at St. George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Road, will perform the musical "Godspell" on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, at 7 p.m. in the Founders Theater at the school.  Chuck Noll, the legendary coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, had a definite opinion on football wisdom.
A proposed study of Spokane Valley's contract with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office was resurrected from the dead and given new life during Tuesday's City Council meeting. The Liberty Lake City Council reached no decision Tuesday on the ongoing, sometimes heated, discussion on whether to name community development director Doug Smith the city administrator. Catholic groups are ramping up their opposition to I-1000, using the recent Labor Day weekend to launch church-based campaigns against the Death with Dignity ballot measure. Politicians not spending responsibly
Re: City Council doles out funds (Aug. 28 Valley Voice): Eastern Washington University recently announced spring quarter graduates. Students are listed by their hometowns. My husband, Derek, came home from work a few weeks ago and announced, "I bought half a cow." When he saw my horrified look, he hastened to add, "Don't worry, I said I wanted the smallest half." 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 and in cooperation with recognized social service agencies in Spokane. If you have an item to donate, please contact the social service agency. Donors who can deliver items are especially appreciated. •Single mom needs a dresser. Contact Marci at TLC, 325-2959. Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week's Voices by the following seven winners, who are this week's Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice cream. Attendant Care Registry – Free service matching disabled adults and children with personal-care providers; sponsored by Coalition of Responsible Disabled; 326-6355. The week of Aug. 25 to Sept. 1 netted some interesting arrests in Liberty Lake. Police made a traffic stop at Harvard Road and Indiana Avenue on Aug. 26 for failure to stop at a stop sign and discovered drugs in the vehicle. A 29-year-old Spokane man was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a legend prescription drug and possession of a legend drug without the container.  CHENEY – It's not difficult to see how Kristen and Michael Silva ended up managing Entropy Fsarm in Cheney.
 CHENEY – More than 100 volunteers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders staged a mock hostage situation last week at Eastern Washington University.
Highway 902 near Airway Heights will be down to one lane for the next two months as construction workers build railroad crossing signals for the new Geiger Spur Airway Heights rail line. They are also building a pullout lane for bigger vehicles to use when the train rolls by. CHENEY – Don MacDonald, the public works director for the city of Cheney, has resigned his position after 14 years in the department. The city received his letter of resignation Aug. 28. CHENEY – Cheney police responded to the following calls Aug. 22-29: Aug. 22
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