By Sara Leaming and Meghann M. Cuniff, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Oct. 7--A $1 MILLION -- dollar life insurance policy. A $700 monthly car allowance. Extra pay for attending football games, plays and other school events.

By Kandis Carper, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Oct. 3--School recess is a child's version of a coffee break. Kids gather around the tetherball pole the way adults gather around the water cooler.