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Articles from the February 8, 2012 edition

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 By Tim Rasmussen    Columns    February 8, 2012

Prosecutor's Desk

This past week saw progress on several cases that have been stalled for various reasons for some months. One is the case against Mr. David M. Ordway. He was awaiting an evaluation of competency to...

 
 By SCCAT Volunteer    Columns    February 8, 2012

SCCAT/COP Shop/RESOURCE CENTER

The sheriff’s department will be at Lakeside C.O.P. Shop on February 15th to issue concealed weapon permits. The new hours are from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. February is National Teen Dating Violence...

 
 Community    February 8, 2012

Blood Drive in Suncrest

When: Saturday, February 18th 9:30am – 2:00pm Where: Suncrest Fire Station, 5990 HWY 291 Give blood and earn benefits and points in the HERO IN ME Donor Rewards Program. Each donation counts toward a recognition level: Bronze, Silver or Gold. Get...

 
 By Michael Mullin    Business    February 8, 2012

The Importance Of The Pre-Approval Process For First Time Home Buyers

Applying for a home loan is about as enjoyable as going to get your teeth cleaned (no offense to dentists). And the rules change so much that just because you got a home loan four years ago, that...

 
 By Stevens County Fire Department    Community    February 8, 2012

Stevens County Fire District #1 Report

27-Jan MVA Hwy 291 27-Jan Smoke Haystack Ct 27-Jan MVA Garden Spot 27-Jan EMS Shore Dr Loon Lk 29-Jan Veh Fire Maple St 30-Jan MVA Springdale-Hunters Rd 31-Jan Ems Shore Rd Suncrest 31-Jan False...

 
 By Stevens County Sheriffs Department    County    February 8, 2012

Stevens County Sheriff’s Report

1/30 Mal Mis Spokane 2/1 Animal Prob S. Swenson 2/2 Misc 62xx Hwy 291 2/2 Traffic Sit Moriah Dr. 2/2 H911 112xx W. Tumbleweed Dr. 2/2 Traffic Stop 64xx Timber Ct. 2/3 Misc 167xx N. Wylie Dr. 2/3 Uncon...

 
 By Misty Shepherd    Features    February 8, 2012

Mama Rose Face Juice: A New Use for Beloved Roses

Lifelong Nine Mile Falls resident Rose Gower loves roses. She has over 70 different rose bushes, and three years ago she wanted to find a way to preserve the smell she loves. While doing some...

 
 By Misty Shepherd    Features    February 8, 2012

A Love Story: Donald and Lorraine Ball

Don and Lorraine Ball, longtime residents of Clayton, continue to prove that love can last a lifetime. The Balls met in 1946 in Deer Park, and while they didn’t immediately start dating, Don did...

 
 By Alexander Morley    Features    February 8, 2012

Valentine’s Day Has Its Roots In Myths and Legends

February has long been coined the month of romance because of Valentine’s Day. While some may think the Hallmark Corporation started this holiday to sell cards, chocolate kisses, and heart-shaped gi...

 
 By Danny ODell    Columns    February 8, 2012

Keeping The Weight Off By Eating More

Well here we are at the start of February, still struggling to keep up with our New Year’s resolution to lose weight. If it is not going too well, perhaps you need to change your plan of attack....

 
 By Dana Michie    Columns    February 8, 2012

RELAY FOR LIFE Needs You

With life becoming so hectic, it is easy for some to let the war against cancer slip from the forefront of our minds. If you are a RELAY FOR LIFE committee member or a RELAY FOR LIFE leader, working...

 
 Opinion    February 8, 2012

A Look Back At The Parks & Recreation District 2010 Community Survey Annual Meeting On February 9th Will Determine New Priorities

A survey was taken in March of 2010 by the Lake Spokane Parks & Recreation District Commissioners to identify the direction, needs, and desires of the community concerning the future of our newly created park district. Several pertinent questions...

 
 Opinion    February 8, 2012

Contact State Representatives To Fully Fund Education

I would like to give another perspective about the school levy. I am a parent and grandparent to kids in the Nine Mile Falls school district. The following are actual figures from my property taxes. First are figures of my regular tax- county tax= $4...

 
 Opinion    February 8, 2012

A Special Note

To the many workers at the food bank and clothing bank - a big thank you. To the many friends and neighbors for the donations of food, clothes, money because they care about others. Thanks to the fellows who put pellets up for me. Thanks for coming...

 
 Opinion    February 8, 2012

Food Freedom Ordinance Should Be Passed

Government at all levels (international, federal and state) have been ceaselessly issuing meddling and restricting environmental regulations that target energy producers, fishermen, farmers, ranchers, foresters and miners. These are the people who pr...

 
 By Brooke Golden    Features    February 8, 2012

Used Book Sale Huge Success

Friends of Lakeside Library enjoyed a very successful used book sale on Saturday, February 4th at Lake Spokane Elementary. The Friends, along with school librarian Katie Browning and Library...

 
 Sports    February 8, 2012

Score Board

LHS Sports Results Varsity Basketball DISRICT QUALIFIER GAMES Boys: Fri, Feb 3rd, District Qualifier, at Newport, lost 51-49. In a hard fought game the boys were eliminated when Jeron Konkright of New...