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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Current weather:
43° F cloudy, breezy

Voices news

Published Saturday, January 03, 2009

Looking like 2009 will come in with more snow

Though there are many sources for long-range forecasting, I'm not a big believer in the ability of anyone to pin down upcoming monthly snowfall totals.

Otter will name names on Tuesday

BOISE – Idaho Gov. Butch Otter says he'll appoint the state's lieutenant governor on Tuesday – that's the same day that current Lt. Gov. Jim Risch will be sworn in as a U.S. senator and resign the state post – and Otter has named names of 16 people he's talked to about the job.

Ski-Mor memories

Breakfast at Blue Plate Cafe, 'perfecto'

Breakfast plans were momentarily waylaid after cruising by the Blue Plate Cafe and seeing that there were more cars in the parking lot than there were square feet in the restaurant itself.

Intersection closing

Spokane Valley drivers didn't get the message when the city put up a sign at Argonne and Indiana prohibiting left turns from the northbound lanes during most daylight hours. After hundreds of people violated the new rule, the City Council voted this week to permanently close the intersection.

Ski-Mor memories

Snowstorms drain plow budgets for cities

If the snowplowing budgets of Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake were written down on paper and run through a snowblower, they might look a little better than they do now.

Chamber awards gala Jan. 24

Make plans now to attend the sixth annual Awards Gala hosted by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Jan. 24 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel.

Your Voices

Roof cave-ins keep firefighters busy

Fresh additions of rain and wet snow have been fatal to several businesses roofs in Spokane Valley in the last week, keeping Valley Fire hopping from call to call. There have been so many that the department can't keep track of them all.

calendar

Monday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Senior meals

For the week of Jan. 5-9Monday – Chicken cacciatore, tossed salad with dressing, vegetables, sourdough bread, blushing pears.

Today in history

Today is Saturday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2009. There are 362 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:

'It is a gift to create'

Community services

Miryam's House of Transition – For women moving through life crisis; 747-9153 or 325-1632.

Snow causing problems for pedestrians

Seeking a championship

Crime slows down as snow falls

Heavy snowfall led to another quiet week from Dec. 8 to 15 for the Liberty Lake Police Department, unless you count the number of stuck motorists officers helped on their way.

volunteer

Spokane Valley Partners – Volunteers who can give two or more hours per week are needed to sort clothes and operate client tracking software for the Spokane Valley Partners clothing bank. Contact Connie at 927-1153, ext. 18.

Senior activities

Aging and Long-term Care of Eastern Washington – The planning and management council usually meets the fourth Friday of each month from 1-3:30 p.m. at 1222 N. Post St. For more information, call 458-2509.

January 1

Traveling in circles

No rest for the weary

A project of many hearts

Volunteer spirit abounds

'Life really is good'

Cold weather means extra care for pets

'Life really is good'

Volunteer spirit abounds

Cold weather means extra care for pets

Cheney council extends temporary zoning ordinance

A great time for resolutions

Snowy December may just be the start