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Saying goodbye and reminiscing
Posted by Thuy | 8 Oct 4:21 PM
When Carla Savalli was 10, growing up in a family subscribing to both Spokane newspapers, she started her own.
The first page was news, and gossip about her neighbors. The second page was art from coloring books. The third was a recipe page - This newspaper's first edition featured her mother's zucchini bread.
Savalli sold this newspaper in her neighborhood for 75 cents a copy.
This week she leaves The Spokesman-Review after 16 years. Her most recent positions were assistant managing editor, senior editor for innovation, and senior editor for local news.
She was known for being the editor most devoted to Elvis, and for feeding chocolate to her staff.
We had cake today to say goodbye.
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A recent piece describes Carla as a rising star. Carla Savalli is not a rising star; she's a super star. Would that we all have the peace and wisdom of Carla Savalli. Godspeed. Good luck.
What a loss! Best of luck, Carla. Thanks for everything.
My best wishes to Carla Savalli.
Thuy, I will miss you. And will be looking to find you again to read and smile, laugh and sigh. Be well.
Thuy: You were the reason to read the DB. You have a knack for summing up even the most mundane meeting and making it readable. And you've proven that the Muppets are always relevant. I will miss you, but like JBelle, have no doubt your talent will find a fabulous new outlet.
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