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 Features    December 1, 2010

Lake Spokane Outpost Photo Contest Rules

The photo contest is starting. We will be accepting photos until January 1 and winners will be announced on Wed. January 12. Photos on all subjects will be accepted in the categories of amateur and professional. No employees of the Outpost or...

 
 By Submitted by email    Features    December 1, 2010

Lake Spokane Park & Recreation District Looking for Volunteer

Lake Spokane Parks & Recreation District is looking for a hard working, tenacious volunteer to fill a recent vacancy on the Parks & Recreation District Board of Commissioners (position #2), until the next general election of 2012. The commissioner's...

 
 By Michael Johnson    Opinion    December 1, 2010

Messy Places

I usually get into trouble when I talk about God or anything too negative about the community around us. You have to keep in mind, a lot of the topics I talk about come from people in this community. There are a lot of people who will not stop...

 
 By Ralph Galindo    Columns    December 1, 2010

My Happy Pet

Greetings pet parents! We hope this week finds you and your pets warm and safe. Each season is marked by its own beauty, and much of the beauty we enjoy is due to the lovely seasonal plants and foliage. With the winter season fast approaching, we...

 
 By Submitted by email    Features    December 1, 2010

Show Your Appreciation to Our Troops

No one wants to feel alone. It's a queasy, achy gut sort of feeling that makes people feel vulnerable and isolated from other people and the world around them. Suncrest community members Edie and Rodney Wells don't want anyone to feel alone. With...

 
 By Jordy Byrd    Features    December 1, 2010

Outpost Growth & Development Update

There's something to be said about hard work and determination. The first issue of The Outpost was published Friday, December 31, 2005. Since then, this small town, community newspaper has flourished...

 
 By Stevens County Sheriffs Department    County    December 1, 2010

November 22-28

11/22H91165xx Palmer Ln. 11/22Traffic Stop59xx Hwy 291 11/22Info64xx Timber Dr. 11/23Animal Problem114xx W. Meadowview Ln. 11/25Info65xx Whispering Pines Way 11/26H911160xx N. Iris Ct. 11/26Citizen...

 
 By Jordy Byrd, Correspondent    Features    December 1, 2010

Lenett James Named State Caregiver of the Year

Some people find their calling early on in life. The idea starts as a little spark and eventually develops into a flame of passion. Lenett James found her spark early on in life. James says she...

 
 By Stevens County Fire Department    County    December 1, 2010

November 13-28

13-NovEMSShore Rd 14-NovEMSMt. Moriah Way 14-NovEMSCasberg Burroughs 15-NovEMSStephenson 15-NovMVAHwy 291/Sunrise 15-NovMVAHwy 231/Ford 15-NovEMSRedman Rd. 16-NovHouse FireGarden Spot 16-NovLegal...

 
 By Fire District Liason Robert Given    Features    December 1, 2010

Fire District #1 Liaison Report

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD NOVEMBER 15th ON THE FIRE DISTRICT #1 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2011: As an outside observer I was impressed with the frugality of the commissioners during the budget process. They made every effort to conserve the...

 
 By SCCAT Volunteer    County    December 1, 2010

SCCAT/COP Shop/RESOURCE CENTER

Carolyn Richey helped organize SCCAT in 1995. She was the COP SHOP administrator for many years and is now treasurer. She received a Certificate of Appreciation from Stevens County Sheriff's office an...

 
 By Michael Mullin    Business    December 1, 2010

Reasons To Be Thankful Our Government Subsidizes Home Loans

Regardless your party affiliation, if you are a homeowner you are feeling the benefits of our government's involvement in the home lending business. Without the various subsidies and direct...

 
 By Submitted by email    Features    December 1, 2010

David Gerald Rapelje (Age 62)

Born February 28, 1948 in Toppenish, WA. After a very short and brave battle with lung cancer, Dave went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior. Dave is survived by his wife of 40 ½ years, Lyla;...

 
 By Stevens County Prosecuting Attorney    Columns    December 1, 2010

Prosecutors Desk

Last week I wrote about a trial that was in progress; the trial of Leonard Boston on Delivery of Heroin charges. At the start of the trial, Mr. Boston was charged with 4 counts of Delivery of Heroin and one count of Possession of Heroin with Intent...

 
 By Submitted by email    Features    December 1, 2010

Please Clear Around Your Fire Hydrant

Stevens County Fire District 1 is reminding residents and businesses that have fire hydrants on or near their properties to please take the time to clear the snow from around them. Fire hydrants buried in snow are extremely hard to find. Any extra...

 
 By Danny M. ODell    Columns    December 1, 2010

Wintertime blahs-part one

The sunlight appears to have disappeared and to some this time of the year causes feelings of being low and not up to par. Join the club of those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This form of depression affects millions of people...