December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S9 Cheerleaders were hugging majorettes, geeks were hugging freaks, and there may have been a sighting of a truant wrapping his loving arms around a teacher. It was all part of …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S9 New listings National Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Groups – Meets the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada. Family group meets the …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S10 “You could find yourself in the middle of a wilderness. Or perhaps in the middle of a wilderness you could find yourself.” – T.J. Badger

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December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S16 Not every 14-year-old can learn how to shoot a gun, sit in the air traffic control tower at Spokane International Airport or help search the back country for lost hunters. …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S17 Robert Scott Carter wanted to be a Marine for a long time. His mother said he always loved wearing a uniform, even at age 7 as a Cub Scout. Two …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S17 Attendant Care Registry – Free service matching disabled adults and children with personal-care providers, sponsored by Coalition of Responsible Disabled. Call 326-6355. Citizenship Course – offered by Community Colleges of …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S18 The phrase “bouncing back off the mat” certainly could have originated from a wrestling room, and if one’s character is defined by that saying, then Lewis and Clark High School …

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December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S19 Cheney Head coach: Wade Schlotter

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S20 Reindeer won’t be the only thing flying this holiday season. Some lucky residents will have the chance to see area holiday lights by helicopter.

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December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S20 Bingo – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., is presenting bingo on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Cards are three for a dollar. For more information call …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S21 Spokane City Fire Department Local 29 Floats leave stations at approximately 6:30 p.m. Other routes will be added.

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S22 School All Spokane High School Reunion – Jan. 31 in Yuma, Ariz. Contact George at (928) 342-2112 or e-mail Pagemort@aol.com.

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S23 Business/Technical Spokane Area Council of the International Reading Association – For teachers, librarians, principals, parents and people interested in promoting the literacy of children. Meetings held throughout the year. Membership …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page S23 A fire district in Spokane County will get nearly $40,000 of grant money. Spokane County Fire District 11, which serves Rockford and surrounding rural areas south of Spokane Valley, will …

December 9, 2004 on Page V2 We want to expand our coverage of Valley neighborhoods and we need your help. Let us know when something interesting is happening in your neighborhood. Contact Jeff Jordan, Valley Editor, …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page V10 The youth of the Drama and the Arts Explorer post will be selling Christmas trees to raise money for their upcoming trip to Europe. The trees are not manicured and …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page V11 A police officer allegedly got a face full of marijuana smoke during a traffic stop last week. Officer Jeff Getchell walked up to the driver-side door of a Dodge van …

December 9, 2004 in Voices on Page V12 For the week of Dec. 13-17 Noon meals