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Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council needs a leader

At the March 1 meeting of the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council, Vice President Dean Absher called the meeting to order. The President has resigned her office due to her husband getting a position in Colorado and the family is moving. So the organization is asking for someone to step forward to take on the…

Graham Town Hall Meeting at Frontier Middle School on March 27th

There will be a Graham Town Hall Meeting at Frontier Middle School on March 27th at 5:30 p.m., room 434. The purpose is to discuss how to improve and keep Graham safe. Police and criminal activities Bus transportation Tax dollars Fire Departments Traffic General Topics of concern If you live in or operate a business…

Along the way from here to there, wacky eye catchers and good food

By Marianne Lincoln An interesting thing about Spanaway is the creativity of its business sector. Since not all Spanaway businesses are on “The Ave,” to get attention, they have learned to turn to other means. Signs are one. Many people despise the great number of little plastic signs all over the roadways. They prompted the…

Kids.gov a great resource for parents

Whether you are a parent or a teacher, Kids.gov can point you to great educational resources. Subscribe to Kids.gov’s e-mail updates to receive notices of online educational materials, upcoming special events, contests for kids, lesson plans, activities, educational games, and videos. Sign up for Kids.gov e-mail updates now. You can choose to receive e-mails immediately,…

Colleen Hacker’s Success Soccer Camp

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — For the past 20 years, Pierce County Parks and Recreation has collaborated with Colleen Hacker, of Team USA, to offer a one week soccer camp. This year’s camp, held at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C St in Parkland, will be offered June 24-28. The camp is for girls and boys,…

Colorful display and serious politics at 3rd Annual Native American Day

They came from Port Angeles, Yakima, Tacoma and Chehalis. They had issues. Issues with the Indian Child Welfare Act and the foster care system. They also have issues with voting rights, ballot drop boxes, conservation easements, stewarding and interpreting state park resources and more. They celebrated the passage of the Violence Against Women Act which…

End of March 12 Bethel Board meeting contains suprises

At the Bethel School Board meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Seigel announced that the Director of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has contacted about the impact of sequestration cuts to the programs that funds the Bethel Family Support Center. The services they offer at the center and others in the county may have to be cut….

Vote for Washington High School, SMASH Grant

At the Franklin Pierce School Board meeting Tuesday, March 12, Superintendent Hewins announced the receipt of a grant for $1 million toward energy improvements to the HVAC system at Ford Middle School, the Princess Bowl netted $7000 toward the district daffodil float and the award of Washington State Principal of the year to Ford Middle…

Roy hosts public meeting for grant application ideas March 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m., at Roy City Hall There will be an open public meeting to collect and share ideas for possible grant projects that the City can apply for under the Rural Town Centers and Corridor Program offered through Puget Sound Regional Council. Members of the general public are encouraged to bring input and…

Roy councilmember Llewellyn resigns

A letter of resignation from Roy city councilmember William Llewellyn was read at the Monday night meeting. The City of Roy will accept letters of interest for the vacant council position number 1 until April 5, 2013. Llewellyn was also Mayor Pro Temp, so the council quickly elected Michelle Walker as the new Mayor Pro Temp….

Altrusa Funraiser features LeMay Car Collection Tour March 23

Altrusa of South Pierce County’s 9th Annual Wine, Dine & Tour will take place on March 23, 2013 at the Marymount Event Center. The event consists of a spaghetti dinner with Nancy’s LeMay’s special sauce, a silent auction and a private tour of the LeMay Family Car Collection. This event is a fundraiser for the Altrusa…

Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council meets March 16

Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council — This Saturday March 16th the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) will meet in the restaurant at Ricky J’s at 9AM. Come join us for coffee or breakfast. Next month we will meet back at our usual place at Christ Community Baptist Church. Other meetings/events that you might want…