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June 15, 2009 Musician delivers gospel message through original songs
By Craig Howard, News EditorShare:  
June 15, 2009 — When Kasia Haroldsen embarked on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from her native Poland, she brought the gift of music to a place over 5,000 miles away.
Haroldsen served in the Provo-Utah Mission for 18 months beginning in 1991. During discussions with those who were investigating the church, she would often play the guitar or piano, singing LDS hymns or original songs she wrote after her conversion in 1989.
Kasia (pronounced "Kasha") Haroldsen released her first CD of acoustic music in 2004. The native of Poland has prepared another compilation of songs for a new album titled "Savior of My Soul." Photo by Craig Howard.
Titles like "Hope," "Patience," "Prayer" conveyed the sense of enlightenment and peace central to Haroldsen's journey to baptism. Following her mission, Haroldsen continued writing music that spoke of her faith in Christ and gratitude for the gospel.
Now, over 20 years since joining the church, Haroldsen is married with five children. She and her husband, Eldon, are part of the Pines Ward in the Spokane East Stake. Despite all the changes - music remains an integral aspect of Haroldsen's life. She teaches piano lessons and her two oldest children, Julian and Alina, are beginning their third year with the Spokane Youth Symphony. Kasia and her kids also play Polish, classical and Celtic music at retirement homes in the Spokane area.
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Hayden Lake service project set for June 27
By Gloria Warnick, Staff WriterShare:
June 15, 2009 — The Hayden Lake Idaho Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planning a "Helping Hands Stake Service Project" on Saturday, June 27, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Fresh Start, a Coeur d'Alene homeless shelter, will be painted and cleaned as part of a community service project sponsored by the Hayden Lake Idaho Stake on June 27. The effort will also include the installation of a bike/walkway at Children's Village and the painting of a duplex at Trinity Group Homes.
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Ross family goes the extra mile to help Meals on Wheels
By Craig Howard, News EditorShare:
June 15, 2009 — Along with subjects like reading, writing and math, Sandy Ross felt it would be important to teach her children the value of service.
So, one day in April of 2001, Ross and her three homeschooled kids - David, Jacob and Joshua - hopped in the family car and paid a visit to the office of Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels near the intersection of Pines and Mission in Spokane Valley. This lunch hour would be spent delivering food to the elderly and disabled, most of whom were confined to their homes or apartments.
Sandy Ross (back row, second from left) and her children (from left to right: Rebecca, Joshua and Jacob) volunteer with Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels, delivering food to homebound seniors and disabled residents. The Ross family has been donating of their time since 2001. Photo by Craig Howard.
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Image of the Week
By Matt Shumate, PhotographerShare:
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