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| March 31, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Spokesman-Review. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Mike Prager

Mar. 31--Spokane-area football teams will be kicking off at Joe Albi Stadium again this September under an agreement announced Thursday to replace Albi's artificial turf and to keep the 56-year-old facility open for up to 10 more years.

Mayor Dennis Hession and Council President Joe Shogan were joined by Superintendents Brian Benzel of Spokane Public Schools and Al Swanson of Mead School District in making the joint announcement at the stadium.

"This truly is a very timely decision in the best interests of our community and students," Swanson said.

Added Benzel: "Without a facility like this, our students and programs would…

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