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Karate Master

Meet Spokane karate teacher, Sensei Teruo Chinen. Born in 1941, Sensei is still going strong, personally teaching the karate style that loves; Go Ju. Also featured in the profile is Mary Roe, who has studied with Sensei for over 35 years. 

http://warabay.clearwire.net/teruo_chinen.htm

Community Gardens

Community gardens are sprouting up in vacant lots all over west central Spokane. Connie Copeland-Malone and her husband Patrick are the pair behind project hope, but it is inner city youth who  make the harvest happen.

Slough Race

Twice a year, Webb’s slough in St. John Washington hosts a racing event packed with speed and excitement that draws spectators from near and far.  Sprint boat racing is fairly new to the Palouse and offers an action packed affair that is fun for the whole family.

http://www.webbsslough.com/home.html

World of Wildlife

Chester Mjolsness retired from the lumber business and became a top-notch trophy hunter.  For 30 years, Chester travelled the world in search of exotic animals to display in his hometown of Sundre, Alberta. Today at the age of 89, he continues to actively hunt around the globe. The Chester Mjolsness World of Wildlife Exhibit is home to nearly 150 animal mounts and has been described by many as the finest wildlife museum in North America.

http://www.museum.sundre.com