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Thursday, December 20, 2012
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The Verve: Handmade is way to show love for Elise Bozzo
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Elise Bozzo will blush if you call her an artist. “I call myself a craftsperson,” she said. “I’ve never purchased a gift from a big store; either I make something …
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Mistletoe’s love connection rooted in Norse myth
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 When I was growing up, we had this piece of plastic mistletoe that my mother would get out every year and hang up in a doorway. The ladies always got …
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Church calendar
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Winter Solstice Celebration – Today, 7 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St. The celebration includes a candlelight service of Christian Communion, Celtic prayers and readings focusing …
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Mom of twins prepares for life after graduation
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Senior year can be a hectic time for high school students. College applications must be mailed, senior project deadlines loom, plus there’s the daily grind of regular schoolwork. Imagine tackling … 2
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Microclimates cause wide differences throughout region
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 With 2012 coming to a close, many reporting weather stations will vary in terms of total precipitation for the season. For example, at the Spokane International Airport, about 21 inches …
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Education Notebook: Cold students, warm hearts
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The Ferris High School ASB officers camped out in the cold for a cause earlier this month in their annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” fundraiser, to raise awareness about homelessness …
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A new tradition: Christmas tree a River Park Square ritual
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S8 Standing tall this season over the many people in busy pursuit of those last few gifts for Christmas is one of Spokane’s largest Christmas trees – the several-stories high tree …
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Somebody needs you
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S9 The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in …
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City, state working on decanting station
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley Mayor Tom Towey asked city staff at a study session Tuesday to move forward with an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to build a decanting …
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Indoor soccer center wins approval in Spokane Valley
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Spokane Valley hearing examiner has cleared the way for an indoor soccer business to set up shop in the old Itron building in the Spokane Valley Industrial Park. It’s …
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Kids, dads build gingerbread houses, bonds at school
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When most people think about parent volunteers in the school, they think of moms and grandmothers. One kindergarten class in the Central Valley School District is working to bring fathers …
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Senior meals
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 For the week of Dec. 24-28. Monday – Option 1: Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, dinner roll, pumpkin crisp. Option 2: Ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, dinner roll, …
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Lottery winners
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Lottery winners in Spokane County for the week of Dec. 10-16. $10,000
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Community services
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Citizenship Course – Offered by World Relief Spokane, 1522 N. Washington St., Suite 204. For more information call (509) 484-9829. Employment, Education and Training – For Spokane County residents who …
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Volunteer opportunities
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 For 12-20-2012
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CV band, color guard to perform at inauguration parade
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 When President Barack Obama is inaugurated for his second term next month, a local marching band will represent Washington state in the parade. The Central Valley High School marching band …
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Support groups
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Temple Keepers Health and Habits – A biblical approach to dealing with unhealthy habits and addictions. Meets Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., New Heights Open Bible Church, 4017 E. 21st Ave.; (509) …
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Creature Feature: Kringle, an adult male mix
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Kringle came to the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter Nov. 29. He’s an adult male medium mix and he passed the test with cats and dogs (leashed introductions …
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Family calendar
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V7 Holiday Memories at Green Bluff - Cut your own Christmas tree, take pictures with Santa and purchase fresh fruits, food items, candy and wine. Through Christmas. For more information, visit …
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Senior dancing
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V8 For 12-20-2012
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Religion calendar
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V8 This week Choir Cantata and Christmas Pageant – Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service at Valley United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road. (509) 926-7173.
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In brief: CCS offering senior classes
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V8 SPOKANE – Community Colleges of Spokane is launching a new round of senior classes, also known as the ACT 2 Program. Classes are offered in oil painting, watercolor, drawing and …
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Senior activities
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Clubs
December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V9 Social/recreational Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road, Spokane Valley. Call Linda at (509) 928-9158 or Alice at (509) 216-3752.

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