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• Low overhead keeps donations headed toward those in need

  December 14, 2010 in City on Page A1 People served at the Christmas Bureau operate on tight budgets. So does the Christmas Bureau. The bureau’s business expenses total 4.3 percent or less of its budget – meaning donated …

• Teddy Bear Toss a total score for kids

  December 7, 2010 in City on Page A1 The idea was to hurl teddy bears onto the ice when the Spokane Chiefs scored their first goal. But when a penalty was called just before Collin Valcourt knocked in … 3

• Country Jammers’ dances generate Christmas Fund donation

  December 6, 2010 in City on Page A1 Starting six years ago, “a bunch of retired fellas and their wives” put together an accordion and a gutbucket, a harmonica and some vocals, and called it a band. Thanks …

• Just once has weather closed Christmas Bureau

  December 3, 2010 in City on Page A1 When it comes to the weather, all Christmas Bureau coordinators can do is pray – and, failing that, plan for all conditions. “We call in all our favors with God …