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The Current
A successful post-Fourth sale
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The annual hot dog and T-shirt sale, sponsored by the Fire Auxiliary and Newman Lake SCOPE, was held July 5 at the Tri-Community Grange. Over $2,100 was raised via hot dog and T-shirt sales and cash donations to benefit Newman Lake Fire and Rescue, the community’s volunteer Fire Department. The Fire Department, Auxiliary and NL SCOPE extends thanks to the Newman Lake community and those who contributed to the event including North Spokane Costco, Longhorn Barbeque Production, Terry White and LIVE Real Estate and the Bellefeuille family.
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Getting ready to race
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Volunteers prep the soap box cars prior to sending them to race during the soap box derby held July 19 in Liberty Lake. Special needs kids and their drivers raced down Molter Road and then were pulled back up to the starting line by an ATV. The 7th annual event was hosted by Spokane East Rotary Club and sponsored by other local organizations including the GU Alumni Association. Leo Finnegan, founder of the race series, talks with kids prior to their start.
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Michael Hassett has photographed various wildlife around Newman Lake this summer including a moose calf with its mother, a bullfrog and a tree swallow.
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