Articles from the November 30, 2011 edition
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By Fire Chief Mike Bucy 
Features 
November 30, 2011 Choose Christmas Trees Wisely to Reduce Risk of Fire
Clayton – According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), while Christmas tree fires are not common, they are likely to be serious when they occur. About five percent of home Christmas tree fires result in death. Stevens Fire...
By Stevens County Prosecuting Attorney Columns November 30, 2011 Prosecutor Desk
A few weeks ago, Matt Enzler and I attended a training program related to the investigation and prosecution of Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault cases. The program was conducted in Spokane Valley at the Spokane County Sherriff's Training...
By Submitted by email Features November 30, 2011 Children's Advocacy Center
Dear Editor: Imagine you are a 10-year-old child. You finally have the courage to tell someone—your best friend, maybe—of the sexual abuse that has been a secret part of your life for the past few months. Imagine the abuser being your own...
By Danny M. ODell Columns November 30, 2011 Prostate and Cancer - Part Eight
If you're fortunate enough to have a good support system or even better, a super wife like mine, she will quickly set you straight by telling you exactly what the doctor said; that the numbers are up a little bit and he wants to look at a little bit...
By Submitted by email Features November 30, 2011 Stevens County Assessor's Office Mailing Change of Value Notices This Week
The State of Washington has passed a law requiring all County Offices to transition to annual revaluation programs by 2014, (SSB 5368). Accordingly, Al Taylor, the Stevens County Assessor, announces that assessments have been completed in the 2nd of...
By Stevens County Sheriffs Department County November 30, 2011 
November 21-27
11/21Drugs57xx S. Swenson Rd. 11/21DV132xx W. Sunnyvale Dr. 11/22Mal MisStonelodge Rd. 11/22Animal ProbS. Swenson Rd. 11/22Dog Bite108xx W. Sagewood Rd. 11/22Susp Person66xx Long Lake Dr....
By Michael Mullin Business November 30, 2011 
Should We Be Thankful For Our Mortgage System?
Were you aware that a 30-year fixed rate loan with a low down payment is unique to the United States, and even in the U.S. this mortgage type only became commonplace in the mid-1950's? In many other...
By Stevens County Fire Department County November 30, 2011 
Nov 19-25
19-NovEMSCarlton 19-NovEMSCedar St. 20-NovEMSHwy 231/MM 51 21-NovEMS5900 Block 291 21-NovEMSRailroad 22-NovEMSShore Road 22-NovAssistColumbine 23-NovAssistBittrich Antler 24-NovIllegal burnMyrtle...
By Misty Shepherd Features November 30, 2011 
Dog Haven Owner Combines Passion With Business Vision
“This isn't a job. I love what I do and am excited to start my day,” says Tracie Franke, owner/operator of Dog Haven, LLC. “I don't have to go to work, I get to go.” Tracie's eyes light up as...
By SCCAT Volunteer County November 30, 2011 
SCCAT/COP Shop/RESOURCE CENTER
The Next S.C.C.A.T. meeting will be on December 6th, 7:00 p.m. at Lakeside High School in the library. Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is my own computer. Signed, by a lot of young children and...
By Submitted by email Features November 30, 2011 Lakeside Middle School Book Fair Ends With Over $2,500 In Sales
The Lakeside Middle School Book Fair just wrapped up, and according to Library Tech Angela Spencer, $2,543 was sold in books. The school will receive back 60% of the total in Scholastic books, amounting to $1,525. The Book Fairs at the Middle School...
By Stevens County Fire Protection District 1 Columns November 30, 2011 
Fire District to Hold Community Meetings for Input
In my last column I discussed the “visioning meeting” that was held on November 17th at the Pizza Factory in Suncrest. We had about 20-25 members of the community attend to review possible fire st...
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