I spent my Tuesday evening with Cpl. M. Carr as we patrolled south Spokane.We drove through East Sprague to monitor activity, discussed law with other Officers, went to jail and missed a stabbing by two hours.

A corporal is different than a officer. They're still an officer, but they're also an assistant team leader for their shift. They collect and photograph evident. They conduct collision investigations. They stay available for officers when needed.

During the four and a half hours that I rode with Cpl. Carr, we assisted Officers with one incident.

The build-up to Valleyfest is already well underway, with events planned all week in anticpation of Saturday's main event at Mirabeau Park.  Anyone who's been to Valleyfest knows the only downside to the event is getting there.  If you're not an early bird on Saturday morning, you'll probably end up parking several hundred yards away and hoofing it down Mirabeau Parkway.  Not a big deal, unless you're herding a gaggle of kids, as many people are.

Throw on the leathers, rev up the engine, and join other bikers (and wanna-be bikers) for BFC Spokane Falls Chapter's first charity ride.  BFC is Bikers Fighting Cancer, a group of people who like riding motorcycles and make it their mission to support children with cancer and their families.